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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 challengers in thought-provoking and intellectual conversations about the real causes of our current political and cultural reality. We explore these ideas with an eye towards restoring America back to civic health.

The American Mind is a production of the Claremont Institute.

Tell us what you think! Subscribe to our channel, rate us, write a review, and help spread the word to your friends and colleagues! Interested in hearing from us on a particular topic? Email your suggestions to americanmind@claremont.org. And visit our website, americanmind.org, for essays, editorials, debates, and more.

The mission of the Claremont Institute is the recovery of the American idea—the timeless principles that have made America great since its founding.

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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 challengers in thought-provoking and intellectual conversations about the real causes of our current political and cultural reality. We explore these ideas with an eye towards restoring America back to civic health.

The American Mind is a production of the Claremont Institute.

Tell us what you think! Subscribe to our channel, rate us, write a review, and help spread the word to your friends and colleagues! Interested in hearing from us on a particular topic? Email your suggestions to americanmind@claremont.org. And visit our website, americanmind.org, for essays, editorials, debates, and more.

The mission of the Claremont Institute is the recovery of the American idea—the timeless principles that have made America great since its founding.

    The Roundtable Ep. 2

    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.

    • 1 hr 11 min
    Elites without a Clue | The Roundtable Ep. 2 Segment 1: The Present

    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. 

    • 24 min
    Alarmism or Realism? | The Roundtable Ep. 2 Segment 2: The Past

    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.

    • 19 min
    Institutional Renaissance | The Roundtable Ep. 2 Segment 3: The Future

    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.

    • 21 min
    CNN is Still Trash | The Roundtable Ep. 2 Segment 4: Our Editors Unleashed

    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.

    • 7 min
    The Roundtable Ep. 1, Segment 4: Meme-ery

    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?

    • 5 min

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Wonderful podcast. Plenty of insight and serious dialogue laced with real humor. Keep up the great work. Love to hear Michael Anton join the group from time to time.

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What I’ve been looking for

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