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The American Mind Podcast

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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

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Recent Guests

Matthew Peterson
Washington Fellow at the Claremont Institute
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Episode: Reflections on NatCon Jerusalem, ft. Matthew Peterson
Jeremy Carl
Senior fellow at The Claremont Institute and author of The Unprotected Class
The Claremont Institute
Episode: Turmoil in France and South Africa – Can the Right Recover the West?
Christopher Caldwell
Contributing editor of the Claremont Review of Books and former senior editor at The Weekly Standard
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Episode: Europe Lurches Leftward Toward Disaster. Can It Recover?
Mike Sabo
Managing Editor discussed in the episode
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Episode: Midterm Check In: The Future of the Democrats and the Challenges for MAGA
Steve Hayward
Senior fellow at the Claremont Institute, visiting professor at Pepperdine, host of The Three Whiskey Happy Hour
Claremont Institute; Pepperdine University; Three Whiskey Happy Hour
Episode: The Crisis of America is the Crisis of the West ft. Steve Hayward
Rupert Darwall
Senior Fellow, author of The Age of Error and the West's Undoing
Encounter Books; National Center for Energy Analytics (former)
Episode: How the Left’s Climate Agenda Caused the West’s Economic Downfall ft. Rupert Darwall
Russell Vought
Director of the Office of Management and Budget (former)
Center for Renewing America / The American Mind / Claremont Institute
Episode: Russell Vought: How to Control the Administrative State
Scott Yenner
Colleague at Compact Magazine
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Episode: Dolly Parton, RIP
Richard Lim
Host of This American President podcast and historian at Prager University
Prager University
Episode: FIRE Challenges Trump’s Deportation of Pro-Gaza Immigrants

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Ryan Williams
Publisher and President at The American Mind, Claremont Institute
Spencer Clavin
Host of The American Mind Podcast; co-editor and commentator with Claremont Institute network
Mike Sabo
Managing Editor; frequent roundtable participant

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 1.5k ratings
  • Racist

    Revolting how they were making light of Jason Arday

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    Christina Astro
    United States2 months ago
  • Still mostly good

    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”.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Matt 5237
    United States3 months ago
  • An Important & Thoughtful Perspective on One of the Many Strands of American Conservatism

    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

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    5
    Bibliophenia
    United Kingdom8 months ago
  • Won’t be paying

    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.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    GeoConservative
    United States9 months ago
  • An Important & Thoughtful Perspective on One of the Many Strands of American Conservatism

    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.™️

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bibliophenia
    United Kingdoma year ago

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Some episodes receive criticism for length or perceived pedantry, but many praise depth and historical context.

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Europe Lurches Leftward Toward Disaster. Can It Recover?
Q: What lessons should Americans learn from Europe's trajectory and the rise of the populist right?
Caldwell says Europe's experience shows that immigration can stimulate economies but can also burden working people and cause disruption when it happens at large scale without sufficient planning. He argues that the United States should manage immigration in moderation.
Europe Lurches Leftward Toward Disaster. Can It Recover?
Q: How should we understand Germany's crisis these days and the rise of the populist right?
Caldwell says the Alternative for Germany's appeal reflects opposition to wide-open immigration and speech restrictions, along with the weakening relevance of postwar political norms for younger voters.
Turmoil in France and South Africa – Can the Right Recover the West?
Q: What do you make of Slotkin's plans or even some of her partners in this sort of view which we saw on display earlier in the Trump administration?
Carl says the proposed investigations could deter people from serving in a future administration and argues that selective accountability for serious misconduct might discourage further political prosecutions. He opposes broad political prosecutions but fears the absence of consequences could encourage more lawfare.
Turmoil in France and South Africa – Can the Right Recover the West?
Q: What really stood out to you and what do you think the prospects of changing course on it are?
Carl describes South Africa's declining state capacity alongside functioning infrastructure and communities organizing private security and services. He sees lessons for the United States and says a future leader could rebuild cooperation among the country's communities, though continued deterioration seems more likely.
Reflections on NatCon Jerusalem, ft. Matthew Peterson
Q: So I just want to get Matt's background on it, the who, the what, the why.
Peterson says he attended NatCon Jerusalem because debate over Israel and U.S. involvement in the Middle East had become increasingly prominent on the American right, and he believed the subject needed to be addressed.

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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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