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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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Mike Sabo
Managing Editor discussed in the episode
Real Clear Politics
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
Scott Yenner
Colleague at Compact Magazine
Compact Magazine
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
Ryan Williams
President and Publisher, Claremont Digital Plus
Claremont Institute
Episode: An Education Academies Won’t Provide: Claremont’s Lincoln Fellowship
Will Thibeau
Director of the American Military Project at the Center of the American Way of Life
Center of the American Way of Life / American Military Project
Episode: A New Phase in the Iran War
John Eastman
Founding director of the Center for Constitutional Jurisprudence, Claremont Institute
Claremont Institute
Episode: Supreme Court Roundup with John Eastman, Part 1
Lucas Morel
John K. Boardman Jr. Professor of Politics, Washington and Lee University
Washington and Lee University
Episode: What Makes an American—Birthright Citizenship and the U.S. at 250

Hosts

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 Kingdom7 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 States8 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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How the Left’s Climate Agenda Caused the West’s Economic Downfall ft. Rupert Darwall
Q: What triggered the inflection point in 2008 that your book centers on?
The guest argues that rising energy prices and the St. Petersburg energy security initiative signaled energy realism, which later gave way to a green recovery narrative after 2009, driven by NGOs and the Paris Agreement dynamics.
Uncovered: Administrative State Abuses of Military Contracts
Q: How does this topic fit into your broader work on the administrative state and the military?
This topic fits into a broader analysis of how the administrative state and ideological goals influence military policy and procurement, and how reforming these incentives could improve readiness and reduce opportunities for misallocation of funds.
Uncovered: Administrative State Abuses of Military Contracts
Q: What reforms or changes do you think could address the issues identified with the 8A program?
One reform possibility is to require the prime contractor to perform the majority of the work, with subcontracting balanced to prevent the large primes from siphoning work away from smaller 8A firms, and to introduce a revenue cap or stricter due diligence on eligibility.
Uncovered: Administrative State Abuses of Military Contracts
Q: How do defense primes interact with 8A firms on contracts, and what are the consequences of that relationship?
Defense primes typically partner with 8A firms, with the 8A firm acting as the prime in name, but the lion's share of work and revenue often going to the large prime contractor, effectively allowing non-8A primes to benefit from the program without competing for the full contract.
Uncovered: Administrative State Abuses of Military Contracts
Q: Can you explain in simple terms what the 8A Program is and who it is supposed to help?
The 8A Program is a Small Business Administration set-aside designed to help firms with disadvantaged ownership obtain government contracts without competing in the usual market process.

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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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