The American Mind Podcast
The Claremont Institute
The American Mind Podcast uncovers the ideas and principles that drive American political life. The hosts engage Claremont scholars and critics in thought-provoking discussions about the real causes of our current political and cultural reality. claremontinstitute.substack.com
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Feb 28, 2020 • 27min
Pass the Coffin | The Roundtable Episode 6 Segment 1
Our Editors talk Lent, the coronavirus, and the inescapability of death. James and Spencer contemplate digital Gnosticism, and David gives instructions for his cremation. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit claremontinstitute.substack.com
Feb 28, 2020 • 23min
Banana Republic | The Roundtable Episode 6 Segment 2
President Trump brings loyal players back into the fold at the White House. The administrative state tries to unite with anyone who will fight against Trump. David weighs in on it all from the swamp. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit claremontinstitute.substack.com
Feb 28, 2020 • 20min
Potheads, Brainworms, and the Meaning of it All | The Roundtable Episode 6 Segment 3
Bernie talks to kids about cocaine, revising their memories. Our editors address drugs and the psychological brokenness of American addicts, noting the counterrevolution brewing among young people. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit claremontinstitute.substack.com
Feb 28, 2020 • 34min
Once Upon a Time in Hollywood | The Roundtable Episode 6 Segment 4
“You can’t drive out corruption without material discipline”: editors discuss the rapidly intensifying decadence of Hollywood, touching on the Weinstein verdict, Peachy Keenan’s spicy take on the Spielbergs, and Ross Douthat’s new book, The Decadent Society. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit claremontinstitute.substack.com
Feb 21, 2020 • 2h 7min
Big Porn and Mini Mike | The Roundtable Episode 5
Our Editors talk about the future of eugenics, the battle of Bloomberg v. Bernie, and an exciting new economic initiative on the Right. Plus: are libertarians coming for your sexual dignity? Our editors talk porn. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit claremontinstitute.substack.com
Feb 21, 2020 • 28min
Eugenics, Me-genics, and Us-genics | The Roundtable Ep. 5 Segment 1
After some interesting tweets by Richard Dawkins, our editors wrestle with hard questions involving cultured human meat and Klingon gene replacement. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit claremontinstitute.substack.com
Feb 21, 2020 • 27min
Kissing the Woke Ring | The Roundtable Ep. 5 Segment 2
Who will bow further to wokeness—Bernie or Bloomberg? Our editors take on the coming dissolution of the Democratic Party as we know it. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit claremontinstitute.substack.com
Feb 21, 2020 • 34min
Lessons in the Dismal Science | The Roundtable Ep. 5 Segment 3
Oren Cass founds American Compass, a pro-prosperity think tank and the latest in the Right’s ongoing debate over free market economics. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit claremontinstitute.substack.com
Feb 21, 2020 • 36min
Two Men Walk Into a Blockbuster... | The Roundtable Ep. 5 Segment 4
Andrew Yang joins CNN, but who will influence whom? Mini Mike sneaks back into our final segment, and our editors break down the latest American Mind pieces on porn. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit claremontinstitute.substack.com
Feb 14, 2020 • 1h 36min
Spies, Gays, and Coronavirus | The Roundtable Ep. 4
Our editors discuss a bold proposal by Angelo Codevilla to abolish the CIA, coronavirus and its threat to globalism, Pete Buttigieg’s success in the New Hampshire primaries, and the dullness of #NeverTrump conservatism. Finally, our editors are unleashed on the Oscars. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit claremontinstitute.substack.com
