American Neo-Feudalism and How to Escape It - Joel Kotkin
On episode 3 of Unbridled, Peter sits down with writer and demographer Joel Kotkin. Joel is one of the most incisive interpreters of America's social and economic fabric. He is also politically close to unclassifiable--equal parts old-time liberal and contemporary conservative. Joel and Peter talk immigration, automation, affordability and unaffordability, the decline of California and the Coasts, and the rise of Texas and the Heartland.
Peter Robinson Unbridled
Finding Truth and Friendship in Divided Times - Cornel West & Robert George
In the first episode of Peter Robinson Unbridled, Cornel West and Robert George discuss friendship, truth, and the age of division.
Politics
National Civitas Institute Poll: Americans are Anxious and Frustrated, Creating a Challenging Environment for Leaders
The poll reveals a deeply pessimistic American electorate, with a majority convinced the nation is on the wrong track.
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Liberal Democracy Reexamined: Leo Strauss on Alexis de Tocqueville
This article explores Leo Strauss’s thoughts on Alexis de Tocqueville in his 1954 “Natural Right” course transcript.
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Long Distance Migration as a Two-Step Sorting Process: The Resettlement of Californians in Texas
Here we press the question of whether the well-documented stream of migrants relocating from California to Texas has been sufficient to alter the political complexion of the destination state.
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Who's That Knocking? A Study of the Strategic Choices Facing Large-Scale Grassroots Canvassing Efforts
Although there is a consensus that personalized forms of campaign outreach are more likely to be effective at either mobilizing or even persuading voters, there remains uncertainty about how campaigns should implement get-out-the-vote (GOTV) programs, especially at a truly expansive scale.
Opinion Why Californians are leaving — and what Gavin Newsom is spending $19M to hide
Californians know better: Newsom is a failed governor.
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The Logic of Pressing for Change in Cuba Now
How can the Trump Administration effect political change that satisfies the United States while appearing organic rather than dictated by Washington?
Another Reason for Regime Change: Iran’s Flagrant Assault on the Rules of War
The rules of war are not complicated. Militaries may strike military targets. Militaries may not deliberately target civilians or threaten the commerce of neutral nations.
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