Conservative Conversations with ISI
Conservative ideas are no longer welcome on most college campuses—or anywhere else. If you are a conservative student or professor, or just interested in the conservative intellectual tradition, this podcast is for you! Join Johnny Burtka, Marlo Slayback, and Tom Sarrouf for in-depth conversations with leading thinkers on the most important issues facing conservatism.
Podcasting since 2021 • 184 episodes
Conservative Conversations with ISI
Latest Episodes
Why Literature Still Matters: Jason Baxter on the Power of Great Books
Why does literature still matter in our modern world? In this episode, ISI’s Conservative Conversations welcomes scholar Jason Baxter to discuss his latest book, Why Literature Still Matters. Baxter explores how great literature shapes our mora...
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Paul DeHart on Natural Law, Consent, and the Fate of the Social Contract
Is the social contract broken? In this episode, Paul DeHart joins ISI to discuss his latest book, The Social Contract in the Ruins: Natural Law and Government by Consent. He challenges the idea that consent alone legitimizes government, explori...
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The Legacy of President McKinley with Robert Merry
What can we learn from President William McKinley’s leadership, and how does his legacy compare to the modern political landscape? In this fascinating conversation, historian and journalist Robert W. Merry joins ISI to discuss his latest book, ...
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Building a Wholesome Family in a Broken World with Eduard Habsburg
In a world increasingly marked by isolation, instability, and cultural decay, how can families remain strong, joyful, and rooted in tradition? In this episode, we sit down with Edward Habsburg—Catholic thinker, writer, and Hungary’s ambassador ...
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Restoring Balance in Government with Charles Keckler
In this episode, Charles Keckler joins us to discuss regulatory reform and the growing power of the executive branch. Drawing on his experience in law and public policy, he examines how the administrative state has reshaped the balance of power...
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