
The official podcast of Princeton University’s James Madison Program in American Ideals and Institutions.
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 166 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Society & CultureNewsPolitics | |||

To celebrate our nation’s 250th anniversary, Madison’s Notes is having a special Fourth of July episode to close out the season. So in Episode 12 of Season 5, I have as our guest Walter Russell Mead to talk about American grand strategy since the Dec... more
In preparation for the 250th anniversary of America’s founding, it would be wise to look back at the ancient thinkers and writers who helped inspire its early leaders. Perhaps the preeminent role model was the Roman statesman and orator, Marcus Tulli... more
American democracy is in a period of crisis, so it seems natural to look back to its origins. So here in Episode 10 of Season 5, I interview Professor Josiah Ober.
Having previously taught at Princeton University, Ober is a professor of political sc... more
Here in Episode 9 of Season 5, I interview Mr. Rob Long. A longtime Hollywood professional, he was a writer and producer for the classic sitcom Cheers as well as for over a dozen other shows. A National Review contributor and columnist for both Comme... more
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Rating One Star for Robert Doar. The guy and his think tank is everything wrong with conservatives. They cause and ignore the real problems facing their voters and then shill for Ukraine and free markets and saying that helping people have children is bad. What an absolute joke he was and it was a total disgrace hearing him denigrate social conservatives. Also he says that previous wars in the Middle East were a mistake, even though he and his people clearly advocated for them, and then has the ... more
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This program often features scholarly conversations at the intersection of politics, history, philosophy, religion, and public life. Episodes typically pair hosts with university-affiliated experts to explore ideas about American ideals, constitutional rights, economic policy, and cultural narratives, often tying historical context to contemporary debates. Notable strengths include rigorous, source-driven analysis, a willingness to engage controversial topics, and a penchant for connecting high-level theory to practical implications for public life. Potential listeners who enjoy deep dives with academics and policy thinkers, and who appreciate nuanced, historically informed discussion, are likely to find this show compelling.
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Recent guests on Madison's Notes include:
1. Josiah Ober
2. Sherif Girgis
3. Matthew J. Franck
4. Chris Griswold
5. Thomas C. Schmidt
6. RJ Snell
7. Reece Edmends
8. Kevin DeYoung
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