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
Jan 18, 2024 • 1h 3min
Trump Ecocides the Opposition in Iowa
Trump dominates Iowa caucuses with 51% of the vote. Discussion on the role of race and religion in politics. Exploring the power and influence of the 'green' movement. Analyzing attitudes towards climate change. Intersection of religious beliefs, racial justice, and ecological justice. Exploring the concept of the nation state and Christian civilizationism.
Jan 12, 2024 • 1h 2min
Everything Woke Goes To...
Plane crashes linked to DEI principles, political chaos within the Democrat ranks, Republican response to ballot shenanigans, dominance of wokeness in culture and politics, ongoing conflict in Israel, implications of excluding Trump and Biden from ballots, criticism of Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin.
Jan 4, 2024 • 1h 4min
SCALPED
Harvard president resigns after plagiarism exposed, immigration crisis intensifies, Middle East tensions rise. Podcast explores US role as global power, war perspectives, TikTok spiral, South Africa decolonization, and survival story on Table Mountain.
Dec 21, 2023 • 1h 16min
You Wild Colorado
The Supreme Court of Colorado has ruled that Donald Trump can be excluded from the state’s ballots under a circuitous 213-page reading of the 14th Amendment. Meanwhile, Chris Rufo has forced CNN to run unfavorable stories about Harvard President Claudine Gay and her (allegedly) plagiarized academic papers. How can the Right keep the pressure on the diversocrats as they disgrace themselves? Speaking of disgrace, the editors cannot escape discussing the gay sex that was filmed in a Senate hearing room by a Democrat aide, before closing out by discussing “what a damn year” it has been. Recommended Reading: Trump’s Legal Victory in Colorado Colorado Supreme Court Opinion
Dec 14, 2023 • 1h 6min
Civil War Ain’t Like the Movies
In this podcast, the editors discuss the Second Gentleman's mistake in telling the story of Hanukkah, Hunter Biden's latest news, and the upcoming movie about civil war. They explore the hidden messages in the film, speculate on a potential second civil war, and discuss controversies surrounding Hunter Biden. They also touch on right-wing policies in Europe and the need for great leadership in America.
Dec 7, 2023 • 1h 4min
Revolt of the Kids
The podcast discusses the generational divide within the Left and the increasing radicalism among the younger generation. It also explores the US's challenges on the world stage, urgent immigration issues, radicals in positions of power, recent developments involving an Iranian-backed militia, and the multicultural impact on investigating human trafficking. Additionally, they discuss articles on the American Mind website and critique the Biden administration's approach to AI.
Nov 30, 2023 • 1h
Imagineering AI Domination
The terminally online are showing themselves unable to unplug from the negative feedback loops to which they subscribe. Hollywood, especially Disney, is continuing to fail to really show us anything new that average people can connect to. Plus: censorship from top to bottom is wreaking havoc on nation states, especially as immigration spikes drive cultural wedges into the populace. Seth and James, refreshed from Thanksgiving, break it down.
Nov 23, 2023 • 58min
Eighty-One Candles
A full complement of editors is joined by not one, but two special guests this week: Jeremy Carl & Michael Anton, both Claremont Institute senior fellows. In addition to seared turkey liver stuffing (true story), the cast are finding both white and black pills aplenty as there’s ample reason to despair and rejoice. From the inferno that was Joe Biden’s birthday cake, to populists claiming upset wins in two countries, to what they’re grateful for, the guys discuss it all this Thanksgiving. Plus: An extended list of reading recommendations as the cast reminds you to head on over to read the damn site (after you finish your turkey, of course). Recommended reading: Carving Turkey Away from NATO Abraham Lincoln’s Thanksgiving Proclamation (1863) A Friend Indeed Christian Nationalism or Godless Nationalism Everything Is—Still—Fine Settlers Versus Migrants Lone Star: A History Of Texas And The Texans
Nov 16, 2023 • 1h 1min
Potemkin Villagers
San Francisco's cleanup efforts for Xi Jinping but not for citizens, Nikki Haley's call for crackdown on pseudonyms, concerns about Kamala Harris and Kathy Hochl's actions, challenges of reasoning in a divided society, and exploring the concept of ethical cannibalism.
Nov 10, 2023 • 1h 4min
Rogue's Gallery
The podcast discusses the rise of anti-whiteness in society, the complexities of the Israel-Palestine conflict, the parallels between US and USSR expansionism, the connection between the Statue of Liberty and the conflict, the concept of passing and flight from white, and an appreciation of Bobby Knight's impact on society.
