Self-Evident

Justin Stapley
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Justin Stapley discusses timely political topics, timeless values, and the first principles of limited government and free society. selfevidentnewsletter.substack.com

  1. 11/08/2025

    Ep. 7 - Nationalism, A Step Backwards

    Justin Stapley discusses his argument that the definition of nationalism should be separated from the aspects of nationism and patriotism that are often held as subset aspects of nationalism's broader definition. He argues that nationism is the process of the rise of nations, patriotism is pure civic virtue, and nationalism should be simply the rise of tribalism in a modern context.Originally published: TCU on Twitter: @ConservativeUG Justin on Twitter: @JustinWStapleyOthers are arguing for the use of the term nationism, predominantly Jonah Goldberg, as he once wrote for NRO: https://www.nationalreview.com/corner/nationalism-debate-nation-states/ Get full access to The Self-Evident Newsletter at selfevidentnewsletter.substack.com/subscribe

    Ep. 7 - Nationalism, A Step Backwards

  2. 11/02/2025

    Ep. 6 - What Fascism Is And What It Isn't

    TCU on Twitter: @ConservativeUG Justin on Twitter: @JustinWStapley TCU Community on Twitter: https://x.com/i/communities/1953575531955585453 TCU on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheConservativeUnderground TCU Group on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/conservativeunderground Get full access to The Self-Evident Newsletter at selfevidentnewsletter.substack.com/subscribe

    Ep. 6 - What Fascism Is And What It Isn't

  3. 10/28/2025

    Ep. 5 - Conservatism's Challenges w/ Gio & Joey

    Gio & Joey Podcast episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I8GIQBIepvkTCU on Twitter: @ConservativeUGJustin on Twitter: @JustinWStapleyJoey on Twitter: @AdventistCowboyGio on Twitter: @GioMarinTCU Community on Twitter: https://x.com/i/communities/1953575531955585453TCU on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheConservativeUnderground TCU Group on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/groups/conservativeundergroundBooks mentionedConflict of Visions by Thomas Sowellhttps://www.amazon.com/Conflict-Visions-Ideological-Political-Struggles/dp/0465002056Leviathan by Thomas Hobbeshttps://www.gutenberg.org/files/3207/3207-h/3207-h.htmSecond Treatise of Government by John Lockehttps://www.gutenberg.org/files/7370/7370-h/7370-h.htm Get full access to The Self-Evident Newsletter at selfevidentnewsletter.substack.com/subscribe

  4. 10/18/2025

    Ep. 4 - Young Republicans & The Overton Window w/ Scott Howard

    Justin and Scott discuss the conflicting reality among young right-wing activists today, the hope for Christian revival that exists at the same time as an abandonment of decency and principle. Get full access to The Self-Evident Newsletter at selfevidentnewsletter.substack.com/subscribe

  5. 10/11/2025

    Ep. 3 - Conservative Intellectualism w/ Josh Lewis

    In this week's podcast, Justin and guest Josh Lewis discuss their similar stories and the paths they took to delving into the more intellectual and philosophical roots of conservatism.Links:Saving Elephants Ep. 30 "Fusionism": https://www.savingelephantsblog.com/post/2019/05/07/episode-30-fusionism-with-justin-stapley The Conservative Underground Twitter/X Community https://x.com/i/communities/1953575531955585453The Conservative Underground Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/conservativeundergroundThe Conservative Underground Merch Store https://conservativeunderground-shop.fourthwall.com/Books discussed in this Episode:The Conservative Mind by Russell Kirk https://www.amazon.com/Conservative-Mind-Burke-Eliot/dp/1607960699The Conscience of a Conservative by Barry Goldwater https://www.amazon.com/Conscience-Conservative-Barry-Goldwater/dp/1604598921In Defense of Freedom by Frank Meyerhttps://about.libertyfund.org/books/in-defense-of-freedom-and-related-essays/The Conservative Intellectual Movement in America by George Nash https://www.amazon.com/Conservative-Intellectual-Movement-America-Since/dp/1933859121The Right by Matthew Continetti https://www.amazon.com/Right-Hundred-Year-War-American-Conservatism/dp/1541600509Reflections on the Revolution in France by Edmund Burke https://www.amazon.com/Reflections-Revolution-France-Oxford-Classics/dp/0192839780 The Great Debate by Yuval Levin https://www.amazon.com/Great-Debate-Edmund-Burke-Thomas/dp/0465062989The Road to Serfdom by FA Hayek https://www.amazon.com/Road-Serfdom-Documents-Definitive-Collected/dp/0226320553A Conflict of Visions by Thomas Sowell https://www.amazon.com/Conflict-Visions-Ideological-Political-Struggles/dp/0465002056American Covenant by Yuval Levin https://www.amazon.com/American-Covenant-Constitution-Unified-Nation_and/dp/0465040748 Get full access to The Self-Evident Newsletter at selfevidentnewsletter.substack.com/subscribe

  6. 10/03/2025

    Ep. 2 - Roots of Radicalism, Christian Fellowship

    In this week’s podcast, Justin discusses the serious blinders that get put up when we try to argue that one side of the left-right political spectrum is described as the essential root of radicalism and political violence, arguing instead that ideology and philosophy is merely a pretext for unleashing the crooked timber of humanity and the evil that exists in all of our hearts that only be held at bay through solid commitment to enduring values and principles. He also addresses the violent targeting of members of his own religious faith and the painful anti-Mormon prejudice that followed quickly thereafter, arguing that doctrines and theology are important but should come second after embracing each other in Christian fellowship. Links Conservative Underground Newsletter Conservative Underground Twitter/X Community Conservative Underground Store The Myth of Left & Right Get full access to The Self-Evident Newsletter at selfevidentnewsletter.substack.com/subscribe

  7. 09/25/2025

    Ep. 1 - Is Populism Left or Right?

    Justin Stapley discusses whether populism has more in common with the positions traditionally held by conservatism or progressivism. Subscribe to Substack: https://ConservativeUnderground.substack.com Join Twitter/X Community: https://x.com/i/communities/1953575531955585453 Follow Justin Stapley: https://x.com/JustinWStapley Get full access to The Self-Evident Newsletter at selfevidentnewsletter.substack.com/subscribe

    Ep. 1 - Is Populism Left or Right?

  8. 04/29/2025

    Ep. 15 - Conservatism Is the Answer

    In this episode, Justin Stapley attempts to offer a straightforward primer on why he argues that relying on the Democratic Party to deliver a resounding defeat to the rising tide of populism is a fool's errand. The only effective answer to populism, he argues, is conservatism, and the Democratic Party is simply ill-equipped to be a vessel for the conservative response to populism that is needed in this hour of American crisis. Get full access to The Self-Evident Newsletter at selfevidentnewsletter.substack.com/subscribe

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Justin Stapley discusses timely political topics, timeless values, and the first principles of limited government and free society. selfevidentnewsletter.substack.com

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  • Creator
    Justin Stapley
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2025
  • Episodes
    16
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Justin Stapley
  • Show Website
    Self-Evident