
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 | 431 | Founded | 8 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Society & CultureNewsPhilosophy | |||

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In this installment of our Trump v. Slaughter mini-series, Spencer and Ryan get to the heart of the Trump Administration’s theory of executive power, and h... more
For the second time in recorded primatology, a civil war has been observed between chimpanzees. This week, the guys get a little philosophical about the unique status of mankind as a political animal and the unlikelihood that we have much to learn fr... more
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Host Spencer Klavan and Claremont president Ryan Williams kick off a new series on Trump v. Slaughter, a Supreme Court case that calls into question the wh... more
Over Easter weekend, as the Iran War approached its sixth week, Trump reissued his ultimatum to Iran: open the Strait of Hormuz or face complete destruction. This week, the guys take some guesses at what Trump intends for our adversary, and what is t... more
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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
No balance. Just complete “we won” and “isn’t this great” ignorance. Most of the actions of the resurrected administration should have stayed thought experiments.
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Content focuses on political, cultural, and philosophical discussions that explore the underlying principles shaping American life. The hosts often engage with Claremont scholars, emphasizing conservative perspectives on current events and historical contexts. Topics such as immigration, nationalism, and the cultural ramifications of various public policies are frequently discussed, providing a platform for an in-depth examination of the moral and political landscapes. Unique to this podcast is its commitment to examining narratives from an academic standpoint while incorporating humor and a conversational tone among the hosts, making complex topics more accessible to listeners.
Interestingly, the discussions often intertwine cultural criti... more
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