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A New AngleI&I – Election SeasonThis week’s episode is the October edition of Incentives & Instincts, a recurring series in which Justin speaks with economist and friend, Bryce Ward, about some of the broader problems facing our society.It is election season here in Montana and across the country. To navigate some big questions, Justin asks Bryce and guest Rob Saldin, University of Montana political science professor, if our democracy is really at risk. After Rob says yes, Justin goes on to ask how we can solve our problems, what the importance of civics education is and how to get more people to pa...2022-10-2727 min
The Remnant with Jonah GoldbergThe Future and its IntransigentsSteve Teles joins The Remnant for a second time to explore what can be done to fix our dysfunctional parties. Like many of Jonah’s closest friends, Steve disagrees with his idea that a third party could cure what ails the GOP, and instead argues that we should build moderate factions within it. Brace yourself for an exceptionally wonky discussion, which covers Jonah’s distaste for primaries, why we need a better class of political moderate, and whether Joe Biden should be considered a centrist. There’s also plenty of gratuitous complaining about Congress and the Clintons, so prepare your b...2021-10-291h 21
The Vital CenterHow to Fix Our Political Parties, with Rob SaldinLiz Cheney has been ousted from the Republican Party...for speaking the truth about election results. Anyone Republican who opposed Trump is also on thin ice, and effectively must worry about being ousted for their views. And when it comes to passing good policy, Democrats don't have all the answers (or the majorities needed to pass legislation) either. Political scientist Rob Saldin makes the case that American democracy requires two healthy parties and lays out a roadmap that would enable both parties to function better and make space for all voters. He and Geoffrey Kabaservice discuss:
- Why moderate factions...2021-05-121h 11
The National Affairs PodcastThe Future of Our Political Parties with Steven TelesAs America’s political parties have been increasingly captured by their ideological extremes in recent decades, the space for cross-party coalition building has shrunk. Some reformers argue that only third parties can help, but this solution has never been realistic in our system. A more practical way forward would require would-be coalition builders to participate more vigorously in party politics, getting their hands dirty in organized faction building. Guest Steven Teles joins us to discuss the prospects for each party’s factions in the aftermath of the 2020 election, and whether stronger factions could lead to a more moderate and deli...2020-12-0646 min
PodopticonNever Trump–Weak Revolt or Masterful Capture? Author Rob Saldin DiscussesNever Trumpers. Who are they? Who cares? Masters of the political universe? Conservative elites who had power till a minute ago and now have little to offer beyond what talking heads can do? Great chat with one of the guys who wrote the book on the matter, Rob Saldin, co-author of "Never Trump: the Revolt of the Conservative Elites."2020-10-1827 min
A New AngleNever Trump with Rob SaldinRob Saldin is Professor of Political Science at the University of Montana. His recent book, Never Trump: Revolt of the Conservative Elites, hit the market in June and is getting lots of attention - for good reason. In this conversation we trace the history of the Never Trump movement and ponder how it will all shake out as the 2020 election approaches. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.anewanglepodcast.com/subscribe2020-07-211h 06
The Remnant with Jonah GoldbergCake or Death?Steven Teles, a professor of political science at Johns Hopkins University, joins us on the heels of his newly released book, Never Trump. Stop sharpening your pitchforks, everyone! It’s an objective treatment of the Never Trump movement that doesn’t come down one way or the other on it. It also leads into some classic Remnant wonkery, with tangents into the problems with party strength, mediating institutions, and political history, and how these things relate to the tensions within modern conservatism.Show Notes:-Steve and Rob Saldin’s book, “Never Trump”-Mila...2020-04-091h 25
Rabbitt Stew ComicsEpisode 160Top 10, House of Whispers, Mystery Science Theater 3000, Criminy OGN, Zootopia, Cemetery Beach, MCMLXXV, Champions 24, Iceman, Infinity Wars 3, Journey Into Mystery: The Birth of Krakoa, Vamplets: Undead Pet Society, Moth and Whisper, Wrong Earth, Exilium, Blood Realm, Archie 1941, Low Road West. Welcome to Wanderland, Newbury & Hobbes Reviews: Disenchantment, Dragon Prince s1, American Vandal s2, Velvet, 1st wave of Wal-Mart, Black, Keystone Comic Con year one recap, I Hate Fairyland News: Ben Percy off of Nightwing, Flash Wal-Mart, Kit Harrington in Batman cast?, Cavill out, X-Force and Freedom Fighters series announced, Sabrina trailer, Ma...2018-09-232h 50