
The American Mind Podcast uncovers the ideas and principles that drive American political life. The hosts engage Claremont scholars and critics in thought-provoking discussions about the real causes of our current political and cultural reality. claremontinstitute.substack.com
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 469 | Founded | 8 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | NewsPhilosophySociety & Culture | |||

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Dr. Nathan Cofnas has been accused of “scientific racism” for his studies of race and genetics. Now he's been suspended by the University of Ghent and bann... more
Trade negotiations between the U.S. and Canada broke down in the final hours of last Friday. This week, Trump’s 50% tariffs on a range of Canadian goods have gone into effect. Amid a rekindled trade war, the guys consider the president's and Congress... more
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Is Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez angling to become president in 2028? Ahead of the election, both California’s Gavin Newsom and AOC, who just last week denounce... more
Florida is conducting a primary election to pick Governor Ron DeSantis’s conservative successor. President Trump’s choice, Representative Byron Donalds, leads in the polls. Opposing him, political newcomer James Fishback leads a young, online centric... more
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Spencer just rambles on and on. There’s a lot less discussion and more Spencer trying with difficultly, to describe what he thinks. Still good but need a new “host”.
Highly recommended. A worthy counterpoise to the soulless and undifferentiated political podcast slop that abounds these days as seemingly everyone piles onto the lucrative podcast bandwagon (does anyone not have a show these days?).
An enlightened refuge from the prevailing rightthink (or, more accurately, “little-think”) of our ubiquitous media Sensibles.™️
(Updated:) The new paywall is disappointing, however. It’s not like Claremont needs the money for “bonus content,” surely. This is a ba... more
Sadly, the level of discourse has gone downhill over the last couple of years. I used to love this podcast, and now that they are cutting me off by making me pay, I will no longer be listening to it, if only In the background.
Highly recommended. A worthy counterpoise to the soulless and undifferentiated political podcast slop that abounds these days as seemingly everyone piles onto the lucrative podcast bandwagon (does anyone not have a show these days?).
An enlightened refuge from the prevailing rightthink (or, more accurately, “little-think”) of our ubiquitous media Sensibles.™️
Thanks for the fair minded discussion
Also very much appreciate your leads to sources offering an analytical non political evaluation of Trump’s economic / tariff policies
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The show features a group of conservative thinkers who frequently analyze American politics, culture, and higher education through a classical-liberal and anti-identity-politics lens. Episodes regularly critique woke initiatives, DEI policies, and the state of higher education, while exploring foreign policy, economics, and domestic governance with a blend of sharp historical references and practical policy discussion. A notable pattern is the use of bilateral host conversations and occasional guests to challenge prevailing narratives, plus promotional content tied to subscriptions and educational programs. Listeners likely value rigorous argument, long-form dialogue, and a willingness to engage controversial topics from a traditionalist ye... more
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