We talk about the ongoing debate over the results of the presidential election and the role of citizens in a republic.
Christian college professors Matt Parks and David Corbin explore the ideas behind today's headlines.
Part 1 (1:11): Headlines - We review Joe Biden’s victory speech, Donald Trump’s response, and the ongoing discussion of the integrity of the presidential election. Links: Joe Biden’s victory speech; Donald Trump statement on 11/7/20; Peter Alexander Tweet; Byron York’s summary of Trump statement to reporters; Leon Wolf at The Blaze; The Hill on Georgia hand recount; Paul Kengor at The American Spectator; Jim Geraghty at National Review; Reuters/Ipsos poll on who won the election.
Part 2 (25:02): Required Reading - Professor Corbin assigns a 2017 essay by Pierre Manent, a recent essay by Bradley Birzer, and two chapters from volume 2 of Democracy in America. Links: Pierre Manent at First Things; Bradley Birzer at the Acton Institute; “Your Obedient Servant” from Hamilton: The Musical.
Part 2 (47:33): Open the Grade Book - We grade Thanksgiving dinner menu options, including the John Madden special, the turducken.
Part 3 (54:22): Tocqueville's Crystal Ball - It was an ugly week of sports picks last week: Matt went 1-4 (22-18 overall); Dave went 2-3 (14-26 overall). This week we pick: Oregon State at Washington (CFB, Iowa at Minnesota (CFB), Philadelphia Eagles at New York Giants (NFL), Buffalo at Arizona (NFL), and the best performer among Dustin Johnson, Justin Thomas, and Paul Casey at the Master’s (golf).
Opening and closing music is from the beginning of "Happy Life" by Ryan Andersen from his 2018 album, Americana volume 1. Available here. Licensed by Creative Commons.
Matt Parks is an Associate Professor of Politics at The King’s College in New York City. David Corbin is a Professor of Politics and the Vice President of Academic Affairs at Providence Christian College in Pasadena, California. All views expressed in this podcast are their own.
