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Yuval Levin

Director of social, cultural, and constitutional studies at the American Enterprise Institute, founder and editor of National Affairs.

Top 10 podcasts with Yuval Levin

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851 snips
Feb 5, 2025 • 1h 19min

The Breaking of the Constitutional Order

Yuval Levin, director of social, cultural, and constitutional studies at the American Enterprise Institute and author of "American Covenant," offers insights into the current political climate. He discusses the implications of Trump's tariffs and his administration's chaotic dynamics with Congress. Levin emphasizes the tension between bold administrative actions and the need for sustainable legislative change. He critiques the evolving power struggle between the presidency and Congress, advocating for a return to foundational constitutional principles to strengthen democracy.
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Jun 10, 2024 • 1h 3min

How the Constitution Can Bring Us Together (with Yuval Levin)

Yuval Levin, Senior Fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, discusses how the Constitution unified the U.S. at its founding and can still bring the country together. Topics include the balance between majority rule and minority rights, advantages of the electoral college, and the importance of understanding constitutional constraints in today's polarized political landscape.
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Oct 21, 2023 • 1h 1min

How anxious institutions affect us all (with Yuval Levin)

Renowned scholar Yuval Levin joins Curtis Chang to discuss the concept of 'the anxious institution', exploring the role institutions play in causing and experiencing anxiety. They discuss the importance of institutions in preserving traditions, the significance of institutional ceremonies, and the impact of institutional breakdown. They also delve into how media amplifies anxiety and the need for institutional innovation.
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Nov 27, 2024 • 1h 14min

Gratitude

In this engaging discussion, Yuval Levin, a leading conservative thinker and author, joins to reflect on gratitude and its ties to American conservatism. They tackle the treason of clerks phenomenon impacting institutions today and explore how the exhausted majority can reclaim their political desires. The conversation shifts to Trump’s cabinet nominees and the difficulties of fulfilling big promises in governance. Levin also sheds light on the shifting dynamics of political identity amid growing populism and elitism.
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Dec 16, 2023 • 1h 2min

What starts with the Jews, rarely ends with just the Jews - with Yuval Levin

Yuval Levin, an expert on antisemitism and society, discusses the correlation between antisemitism and societal breakdown throughout history. The podcast explores the rise of anti-Semitic hate crimes, the influence of left-leaning ideology on academic institutions, the comparison between current college protests and the 1960s, the contradiction between progressive groups and their support for Hamas, generational divide on perceptions of the Holocaust, Joe Biden's role within the Democratic Party, and the mainstreaming of the Republican Party by populist conservatives.
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21 snips
Jun 13, 2024 • 1h 3min

Can the Constitution Serve as a Document of National Unity?

Authors Yuval Levin and Aziz Rana debate whether the Constitution can foster national unity, discussing critiques of constitutionalism, the evolution of presidential power, interpretations of the framers' goals, historical context, challenges of administrative agencies, the rise of originalism, and the limitations of originalism, advocating for constitutional reforms and mass mobilization to uphold democratic values.
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Feb 7, 2025 • 1h 4min

Trump(ets) Are Blarin'

Noah Rothman, a senior writer at National Review and author, dives into Trump's bold proposal for U.S. control of Gaza, unraveling its geopolitical implications. Mindy Belz, a seasoned journalist renowned for her conflict coverage, sheds light on the shuttering of USAID and its vital role in humanitarian efforts. Yuval Levin, a prominent political analyst, discusses Elon Musk's growing influence on Capitol Hill and introduces the intriguing concept of the 'Nehemiah Option,' highlighting the need for balancing activism and institutional foundations.
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Jun 29, 2024 • 1h 15min

Yuval Levin on the Coming Realignment

Yuval Levin, director at the American Enterprise Institute, discusses the failures of both Democrats and Republicans to build lasting coalitions post-Cold War. Topics include the evolution of conservative policy, challenges in defining conservative identity, and the importance of valuing American institutions. The conversation delves into the role of think tanks in shaping public policy and the need for addressing societal issues impacting American politics.
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Aug 21, 2024 • 51min

Yuval Levin Provides Hope for American Unity

Yuval Levin, director of social, cultural, and constitutional studies at the American Enterprise Institute and author of 'American Covenant,' discusses the potential of the Constitution to heal America's polarization. He explores how cynicism hampers unity and advocates for seeing each other as humans beyond politics. Levin suggests ranked-choice voting could mitigate partisanship and reflects on the historical and modern dynamics of the two-party system. He emphasizes the importance of community engagement in fostering a cohesive society.
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Jun 12, 2024 • 1h 24min

A Constitutional Revival

Yuval Levin, Director of Social, Cultural, and Constitutional Studies at the American Enterprise Institute, discusses the cultural implications of the Constitution, challenges in exporting its principles, the significance of the Electoral College, and the interpretation of Civil War-era amendments with Jonah Goldberg.