The Aaron Renn Show

Yuval Levin, a scholar at the American Enterprise Institute and the author of 'American Covenant', discusses the Constitution's relevance in today’s polarized society. He argues it can be a unifying force amidst division. Levin examines congressional dysfunction and the challenges facing political parties, highlighting how ideological purity impacts governance. He emphasizes the need for cultural renewal and civic engagement, while critiquing the modern elite's role in societal stability. The conversation reflects on how televised sessions might affect legislative collaboration.

Miles Smith, an assistant professor of history at Hillsdale College, discusses insights from exvangelical memoirs and Christian nationalism. They explore loose ecclesiology in churches, clericalism's influence, pastors in purity culture, evangelical complexity, and the impact of World War I on churches.

Matthew Peterson, editor-in-chief of the Blaze and founding editor of the American Mind, joins me to talk about the media and conservative media landscape in America today.Visit the Blaze: https://www.theblaze.com/Subscribe to my newsletter: https://www.aaronrenn.com/

Georgetown Professor Joshua Mitchell, author of the book American Awakening: Identity Politics and Other Afflictions of Our Time, joins me to talk about what factors caused the rise of identity politics in America. Buy the book: https://www.amazon.com/American-Awakening-Identity-Politics-Afflictions/dp/1641771305/?&_encoding=UTF8&tag=theurban-20Subscribe to my newsletter: https://www.aaronrenn.com/

Newsweek opinion editor Batya Ungar-Sargon joins me to discuss her recent book Second Class: How the Elites Betrayed America's Working Men and Women. It's a look at the travails facing America's working class.Read my review of Second Class: https://www.city-journal.org/article/review-of-second-class-by-batya-ungar-sargonBuy the book: https://www.amazon.com/Second-Class-Betrayed-Americas-Working/dp/1641773618/?&_encoding=UTF8&tag=theurban-20Subscribe to my newsletter: https://www.aaronrenn.com/

Richard V. Reeves discusses the struggles of modern American males, exploring topics such as opportunity hoarding, challenges faced by young men, and the influence of social norms on behavior. He advocates for practical solutions and policies to support boys and men, emphasizing the importance of positive cultural narratives around marriage and fatherhood.

Farah Stockman is a Pulitzer Prize winning journalist and member of the New York Times editorial board. She's also the author of the great book American Made: What Happens to People When Work Disappears.Her book chronicles the closure and relocation to Mexico of a Rexnord bearing plant in Indianapolis in the wake of the 2016 presidential election. It focuses particularly on the lives of three workers in the plant. American Made is a detailed a moving portrait of the reality of industrial life in the 21st century American Heartland. She joins me to discuss on the podcast this week to discuss this important book.Buy the book: https://www.amazon.com/American-Made-Happens-People-Disappears-ebook/dp/B08YN77FLS/?&_encoding=UTF8&tag=theurban-20 Subscribe to my newsletter: https://www.aaronrenn.com/

Lawyer Jonathan Whitehead, active in Southern Baptist life, discusses the SBC's future. Topics include the denomination's evolution to conservative values, controversies over women pastors, challenges within the SBC, and predictions for the upcoming convention in Indianapolis.

Dr. Anthony Bradley discusses evangelical church struggles to attract men, highlighting the matrilineal nature of evangelicalism. They explore challenges facing young men in education and society, emphasizing the need for meaningful connections and third spaces. The podcast also addresses the disconnect between evangelical churches and young men seeking practical advice, suggesting a reimagining of men's ministry and conferences.

Dr. Ewan Goligher is a scientist at the Toronto General Hospital Research Institute. He's the author of the book How Should We then Die?: A Christian Response to Physician-Assisted Death. He joins me to discuss physician-assisted suicide from a Christian point of view. Buy his book: https://www.amazon.ca/How-Should-then-Die-Physician-Assisted/dp/1683597478Subscribe to my newsletter: https://www.aaronrenn.com/