Right Ideas: A Podcast by National Association of Scholars

The intellectual landscape of the political right is ever-changing. From its early days to now, different movements and ideas have shifted the political winds and, as a result, caused intellectual conservatism to change the course of its sails. Right Ideas, our new podcast and webinar series, features discussions on various thinkers who have been critical to understanding the history of the intellectual right. In the accompanying podcast, John will interview thinkers and writers who have diagnosed our contemporary moment, such as Carl Trueman, author of The Rise and Triumph of the Modern Self, and Leor Sapir, a fellow at the Manhattan Institute. We invite you to join us on this expedition through history.

Episodes

May 31, 2023

VIDEO: Right Ideas: A Discussion of Irving Babbitt

National Association of Scholars

This webinar discusses the influence of Irving Babbitt's thought on American conservatism, and what his relevance is today.

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March 23, 2023

VIDEO: Right Ideas: Michael Oakeshott

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This webinar explores the relevance of Michael Oakeshott's political thought for conservatives today.

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March 7, 2023

VIDEO: Diversity A Managerial Ideology

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This webinar discusses the implications of social justice ideologies across higher education

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February 23, 2023

VIDEO: Right Ideas: Wendell Berry

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Listen in as we discuss the importance and relevance of Wendell Berry's ideas for today's conservatives

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December 12, 2022

Video: Right Ideas: Philip Rieff

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Listen in as we discuss Philip Rieff's critique of modern therapeutic culture.

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December 6, 2022

Video: Right Ideas: Alasdair MacIntyre

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Listen as our panel of scholars discusses what conservatives can learn from Alasdair MacIntyre’s critique of contemporary moral and political thought.

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October 27, 2022

Video: Right Ideas: Robert Nisbet

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Listen as our panel of scholars discusses political theorist Robert Nisbet and his newfound relevance for conservatives today.

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October 13, 2022

Video: Right Ideas: Christopher Lasch

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Listen as our panel of scholars discusses political theorist Christopher Lasch and his newfound relevance for conservatives today.

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October 7, 2022

Video: Right Ideas: James Burnham

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Listen as our panel of scholars discusses political theorist James Burnham and his newfound relevance for conservatives today.

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