The American Mind
The American Mind Podcast uncovers the ideas and principles that drive American political life. In each episode, we engage Claremont Institute scholars, co-conspirators, and critics in thought-provoking discussions about the real causes of our current political and cultural reality. We explore these ideas with an eye towards restoring American civic health.
The Roundtable is a weekly show, hosted by our editors and publisher with a unique blend of joviality and intellectually stimulating conversation, boosted by an occasional glass of whisky. Each episode focuses on a handful of topics that carry significant weight in the debate of ideas for the best path of American life, both privately and civically. Of course, we do reserve some time for fun in each show.
Occasionally, we produce special podcast features on individual topics with commentary from the top thinkers in America today. Think of American Mind Podcast specials as succinct audio-documentaries.
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The American Mind, The Roundtable, and our specials are productions of the Claremont Institute. The mission of the Claremont Institute is the recovery of the American idea—the timeless principles that have made America great since its founding.
Latest episodes
Feb 7, 2020 • 1h 47min
When the Boss is Away… | The Roundtable Ep. 3
A #based State of the Union, a Democrat SNAFU in Iowa, and impeachment acquittal: Trump is riding high. Plus: our editors finish an entire bottle of whisky. Note: heroes and Scotsmen (but I repeat myself) spell whisky without an “e”
Jan 31, 2020 • 1h 12min
The Roundtable Ep. 2
Elites remain out of touch with everyone, our institutions are broken, and some people on the Left and the Right are still in denial about how bad things have gotten. But at least CNN’s Don Lemon is good for a laugh.
Jan 31, 2020 • 24min
Elites without a Clue | The Roundtable Ep. 2 Segment 1: The Present
Can’t handle the truth? Identity politics to the rescue. It’s a helluva drug: reviewers use shallow tropes to dismiss two important conservative books.
Jan 31, 2020 • 19min
Alarmism or Realism? | The Roundtable Ep. 2 Segment 2: The Past
Don’t panic: Our editors are here to discuss the merits and blind spots of some recent calls for civility and caution among conservatives.
Jan 31, 2020 • 21min
Institutional Renaissance | The Roundtable Ep. 2 Segment 3: The Future
Our institutions are broken. But are they beyond repair? The editors discuss what can be done to set things right.
Jan 31, 2020 • 8min
CNN is Still Trash | The Roundtable Ep. 2 Segment 4: Our Editors Unleashed
CNN’s Don Lemon lets the mask slip to reveal his utter contempt for Trump voters. Our editors have some choice words in response. Plus: China’s dysfunction makes globalization a fool’s gambit.
Jan 25, 2020 • 6min
The Roundtable Ep. 1, Segment 4: Meme-ery
The eyes, man. What’s up with the newly restored Lamb of God from the Ghent Altarpiece?
Jan 25, 2020 • 26min
The Roundtable Ep. 1, Segment 3: The Future
What happens to the conservative movement now? We talk social ills and possible solutions.
Jan 25, 2020 • 17min
The Roundtable Ep. 1, Segment 2: The Past
Jeffrey Epstein’s mysterious death opened a window onto a rabbit hole into a conundrum about American disillusionment and corruption. What does it all mean? We peer into the void.
Jan 25, 2020 • 19min
The Roundtable Ep. 1, Segment 1: The Present
Democrats want you to think the impeachment of President Trump is extraordinary. Is it? Our editors discuss.
