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The Triumph and Terror of Wang Huning
Either way, our world is witnessing a grand experiment that’s now underway: China and the West, facing very similar societal problems, have now, thanks to Wang Huning, embarked on radically different approaches to addressing them.
The Straussian In A Suit Would Like You To Wake Up (feat. Michael Anton)
In Today’s “Moment of Truth,” Saurabh sits down with Michael Anton, author of “The Stakes: America at the Point of No Return,” to discuss the death of California, why he supported Trump, what a “regime” is, where the paleoconservatives were right, and what can be done to save America from the brink.
Why Everything Has Been Terrible Since 1971 (feat. Zak Slayback)
In Today’s “Moment of Truth,” Saurabh sits down with Zak Slayback, a career and communications expert and principal of the 1517 Fund, to discuss why college is a waste of time and money, how the American university system became so broken, and what (if anything) can be done to fix it.
Undoing The Miseducation of a Nation (feat. Larry Arnn)
In Today’s “Moment of Truth,” Saurabh sits down with Dr. Larry P. Arnn, President of Hillsdale College, Professor of History and Politics, and author of “The Founders’ Key,” “Churchill’s Trial,” and “The 1776 Report,” to discuss the sorry state of higher education in America, whether or not America will succumb to the existential threat of “woke-ism” and what can be done to fix it all and save the country.
The Hillbilly Has A Moment (feat. J.D. Vance)
In Today’s “Moment of Truth,” Saurabh and Nick sit down with J.D. Vance, U.S. Marine Corps Veteran, author of the best-selling “Hillbilly Elegy,” and co-founder of Narya Venture Capital, to discuss the disastrous Afghanistan exit, parallel failures in Iraq, the problem with our University system, and why our ruling class and ivy-tower educated journalists get everything wrong about working-class America.
Saagar Reaches His Breaking Point (feat. Saagar Enjeti)
In Today’s “Moment of Truth,” Saurabh sits down with Saagar Enjeti, host of the “Breaking Points” podcast, to discuss the fall of Afghanistan, the new Texas abortion ban, why DC Elites misunderstand average Americans, and what all of this means for America’s political realignment.
Why We Can’t Count Our Country Or Do Anything Else (feat. Adam Korzeniewski)
In Today’s “Moment of Truth,” Saurabh and Nick sit down with former U.S. Marine and U.S. Census Employee, Adam Korzeniewski, joins to discuss Afghanistan, problems with “free trade” ideology, and the liberal takeover of the U.S. Census Bureau.
Constitution 101 Lecture Series
“Learn the meaning of the Constitution and the principles of American government in this new version of Hillsdale’s most popular course.”
Corporate Actual Responsibility: A Conversation with Senator Josh Hawley
Senator Josh Hawley talks with American Compass executive director Oren Cass about the empty platitudes and hypocrisy of ‘woke capital’ and why conservatives must work to prioritize the needs of workers and families in their economic policy agenda.
Labor’s Conservative Heart
“Enthusiasm for a strong labor movement is anything but Marxist,” writes Brian Dijkema in American Compass as part of the series A Seat At The Table. “Conservatives must rescue the American labor movement from Big Labor’s partisanship and restore its community-building purpose.”
The Origins of Western Civilization
The first part in a free eight-part series hosted by Victor Davis Hanson, The Odyssey of Western Civilization.
Jeff Sessions: Big Business Uses Immigrants For Cheap Labor
“I felt the power of groups like the Chamber of Commerce…big business interests. They weren’t interested in the national interest and the wages of American working people…they wanted cheap labor.”
Glenn Greenwald On Why People Are Afraid To Speak Out Against US-Russia Standoff
Glenn Greenwald joined Tucker Carlson Tonight to discuss escalating tensions with Russia over Ukraine, and how Russian “collusion” hysteria fueled tensions between the US and Russia and poisoned any reasonable discussion on foreign policy in the region.
A New Golden Age of Governance
“We are not anywhere near a fully developed society—we are mostly not even developing,” writes Wolf Tivy of Palladium Magazine — presenting a post-liberal path forward that includes industrial innovation, environmentalism, and economic growth.
Data-Driven Defeat: Information Versus Interests in Afghanistan
“A broad consensus among the D.C. foreign policy establishment has held that America’s success in Afghanistan should be determined by the internal conditions of Afghan institutions. This has been a fatal mistake,” writes Jacob Siegel in American Affairs.
The Masters of The Universe (feat. Attorney General Jeff Sessions)
In Today’s “Moment of Truth,” Saurabh and Nick sit down with Jeff Sessions, former Attorney General of the United States of America and Senator for Alabama, to discuss immigration, the border crisis, Donald Trump vs. China, how the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and RINOs have hurt the American worker, and what can be done to protect the American family against rampant crime and riots.
The Chains of Digital Oligarchy (feat. Allum Bokhari)
In Today’s “Moment of Truth,” Saurabh and Nick sit down with Allum Bokhari to discuss the state of censorship, privacy, and free speech on the internet, and what can be done to fight back against the digital oligarchy.
The Hedge Funds Are Not Your Friends (feat. Oren Cass)
In Today’s “Moment of Truth,” Saurabh and Nick sit down with Oren Cass, Executive Director at American Compass, to discuss economics, working class families, conservatism, and what public policies can fix the “two-income household” epidemic.
A Civilizational Crisis
“A country that has children is a healthy country that is worth living in. It takes courage to protect that kind of country,” says J.D. Vance in a rousing speech at the Intercollegiate Studies Institute’s Future of American Political Economy Conference on July 23, 2021.
Can We Please Buy Greenland? (feat. Nick Solheim)
In Today’s “Moment of Truth,” Saurabh sit downs with American Moment’s very own Nick Solheim to discuss U.S. Policy in the Arctic Region including trade, energy, mineral resources and the threats posed by Russia and China in the Arctic region.
Marriage With Family at Its Center
In trying times, spouses realize that the core of their relationship is caring for children, relatives and one another,” writes Brad Wilcox in The Wall Street Journal.
Soulmates are Fake (feat. Brad Wilcox)
In Today’s “Moment of Truth,” Nick and Emma sit down with Brad Wilcox, Director of the National Marriage Project and Senior Fellow at the Institute for Family Studies, to discuss the sorry state of marriages in the United States, the impact of healthy families on our culture and economy, and how the impact of COVID-19 might not be so bad for our marriage rate in the years to come.
America’s Collapsing Meritocracy Is a Recipe for Revolt
Chinese history shows what happens when an old system loses its force.
How Critical Race Theory Led to Kendi
“Pop ‘antiracism’ is the logical conclusion of CRT,” writes Aaron Sibarium in The Washington Free Beacon, in a look at the history of Critical Race Theory.
The Foundationalist Manifesto: The Politics of Future Past
Charles Haywood at The Worthy House offers a way out of liberalism, presenting a new philosophy — Foundationalism — which draws upon universal truths and the “wisdom of the past” to chart a new path forward.
The Case Against Immigration: Why The United States Should Look Out for Itself
Outlining his position on immigration in August of last year, Donald Trump, then the Republican candidate for U.S. president, made his motivating philosophy clear: “There
Illegal Immigration Destroys Sovereignty
Our ruling classes reject our right to govern ourselves, writes Edward J. Erler
The New Labor Crisis Is the Biggest Opportunity in a Generation
In a world economy that has seen labor’s share of income drop for generations, this labor shortage could provide some restored leverage for both white and blue collar workers,” writes Joel Kotkin in Newsweek.
Our Apocalyptic Border (feat. Mark Krikorian) | Ep. 22
In Today’s “Moment of Truth,” Saurabh and Nick sit down with Mark Krikorian, Executive Director of the Center for Immigration Studies, to discuss the apocalyptic state of our southern border, the negative impacts of a massive influx of illegal aliens on the United States economy and American culture, and the problems with America’s legal immigration system.
TFW No Babies Or Other Nice Things (feat. Sam Hammond) | Ep. 21
In Today’s “Moment of Truth,” Saurabh and Nick sit down with Samuel Hammond, Director of Poverty & Welfare Policy at the Niskanen Center, to discuss the sorry state of pro-family policies in the United States (like the child tax credit), how to alleviate poverty nationwide, what if anything America can learn from Canadian welfare policies.
The Indiana Man With A Plan (feat. Jim Banks) | Ep. 20
In Today’s “Moment of Truth,” Saurabh and Nick sit down with Congressman Jim Banks (R-IN), Chairman of the Republican Study Committee, to discuss the state of working class families in America, the threat from China, how to fix healthcare in America, and Jim’s recent meeting with President Trump and his plans for the future.
Inside Operation Warp Speed: A New Model for Industrial Policy
“OWS was a triumph of American industrial and innovation policy. It saved countless lives. It demonstrated American competence, and it should give Americans confidence,” writes David Adler in American Affairs.
Madness in the Ruling Class: Who is leading our country?
In this episode of Feudal Future, guests Julius Krein and Aaron Renn join the show to talk about the state of our elite class, and how we got here, from financialization to the breakdown of local institutions — and what the future of America’s middle class may look like.
Manhood in Crisis: The Protestant Regression (feat. Aaron Renn) | Moment of Truth Ep. 19
In Today’s “Moment of Truth,” Nick and Emma sit down with Aaron Renn, Founder of “The Masculinist,” to discuss manhood in the 21st century, the history of conservatism, and protestantism.
Wherever Home Is Now, Stay There
In her new book, Grace Olmstead illustrates the ills of industrial agriculture and the personal tension in America’s urban and rural divide, writes Emile Doak in The American Conservative.
Can Conservatism Be More Than a Grudge?
“Republicans in power would seldom even consider a major infrastructure program with an eye toward their core constituencies, or major spending to bring strategic or high-wage sectors back to the Heartland,” says Julius Krein, as he examines the GOP’s “constituency problem.”
The Narcissistic Fall of France
“If we consent to set aside for a moment the particular case of France (and really it would be wise to do so), the conclusion becomes crystal clear: the inevitable consequence of what we call progress (at all levels, economic, political, scientific, technological) is self-destruction,” writes author Michel Houellebecq in UnHerd on the various issues facing France and Western Civilization, from declining fertility rates, the rise of China, and general social malaise.
Why Republicans Must Rethink Antitrust
The right must recover the Republican tradition of skepticism towards centralized economic power, says Rachel Bovard, writing for The American Conservative.
The True Cost of War (feat. Joe Kent) | Moment of Truth Ep. 16
In Today’s “Moment of Truth,” Saurabh & Nick sit down with Joe Kent, former Green Beret and CIA Operative, to discuss the true costs of war, what an America First foreign policy looks like, what to do about Russia, Iran, Iraq, and Afghanistan, and how to bring manufacturing back to the US and beat China.
The Elites We Need
American Moment President Saurabh Sharma joins First Things’ Contributing Editor Mark Bauerlein to discuss American Moment’s mission and why personnel is policy.
Professor Catholic Cowboy Will See You Now (feat. Kevin Roberts, Ph.D.) | Moment of Truth Ep. 15
In Today’s “Moment of Truth,” Saurabh & Nick sit down with Kevin Roberts, CEO of the Texas Public Policy Foundation, to discuss the state of higher education in America, critical race theory, states rights, and how getting married young and having kids will change the world.
The Rise of Corporate-State Tyranny
“In wealthy societies, a large part of the corporate elite does not see widespread economic growth or rising living standards as a goal but as an impediment to meeting the demands of the ‘stakeholders,'” writes Joel Kotkin for The Center for the American Way of Life.
Please Don’t Get Us into Another War (feat. John Allen Gay) | Moment of Truth Ep. 14
In today’s “Moment of Truth,” Saurabh, Nick and guest John Allen Gay, Executive Director of the John Quincy Adams Society, discuss Russia, China, the Middle East, and the political establishment’s addiction to foreign wars.
American Nationalists
Alexander Hamilton’s Federalist Party provides a blueprint for conservatives today, writes Ofir Haivry and Yoram Hazony.
When Harry Became A Goat Farmer (feat. Ryan T. Anderson)
In today’s episode, Saurabh, Nick and guest Ryan T. Anderson, President of the Ethics & Public Policy Center, discuss life on the farm, developing a strong family culture, the Ahmari vs. French debate, and how conservatives can fight back against Big Tech.
It’s Time For Conservatives To Take On Big Tech Tyrants. Here’s How
“If conservatives want to preserve access to the online infrastructure of commerce and speech, they’re going to have to break up Big Tech,” American Moment Board Member Rachel Bovard writes in The Federalist.
Tucker: Big Tech’s Coordinated Suppression Amounts to a ‘Censorship Cartel’
Tucker Carlson breaks down troubling political censorship during and after the recent presidential election and exposes collusion on a massive scale from the same companies that purport to foster free and fair platforms for all.
Corporations That Undermine American Values Don’t Deserve GOP Support
“These hypocrites want to have it both ways: to coast off everything that makes America the most business-friendly country in the world, while moving good jobs out of our nation and waging a merciless war against traditional values,” writes Sen. Marco Rubio.
The Abandonment of Small Cities in the Rust Belt
The loss of manufacturing jobs gutted these smaller metropolitan and rural areas. What will it take to revive them? Michael Collins explores.
The Family Policy Imperative
We now have a system that forces would-be parents to think of their children as a cost and not an asset. Yet these children are quite literally the most valuable asset that any country could possibly possess, writes Gladden Pappin.