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In-depth, thought provoking discussions with leading thinkers and figures in American public life, hosted by Bill Kristol.

  • Diana Schaub IV: An interpretation of one of Lincoln's most important speeches, his Second Inaugural Address.
    Date Added: February 2, 2022

  • Jonathan Karl: The veteran reporter and bestselling author on why Donald Trump's election lies matter.
    Date Added: January 20, 2022

  • John McWhorter: The Columbia University scholar on woke politics, race, and education.
    Date Added: January 6, 2022

  • Ashish Jha IV: On Covid-19, the Omicron Variant, and the Outlook for 2022.
    Date Added: December 14, 2021

  • Shep Melnick: On Title IX, equity, due process, and free speech on campus.
    Date Added: December 2, 2021

  • Scott Lincicome III: On inflation risks, backlog in the supply chain, and economic recovery from the pandemic.
    Date Added: November 19, 2021

  • Linda Chavez II: On the border, the Biden administration, and immigration reform.
    Date Added: November 5, 2021

  • Harvey Mansfield XXI: On Machiavelli as the founder of modern philosophy and politics, his idea of the effectual truth, and his influence on Montesquieu.
    Date Added: October 21, 2021

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    William Baude: The University of Chicago law professor on efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential election and threats to future elections.
    Date Added: October 8, 2021

  • Joe Trippi III: On the Biden administration and current dynamics in the Republican and Democratic parties.
    Date Added: September 21, 2021

  • Aaron Friedberg III: On China's geopolitical ambitions, the threat to Taiwan, and how the US can compete effectively.
    Date Added: September 3, 2021

  • Eric Edelman VI: On the crisis in civil-military relations, and the importance of a non-partisan military.
    Date Added: August 26, 2021