Conservative Fusion

When conservatives debate fundamentals, it does not take long for "fusionism" to come up. But it's not always clear what it is. Is it a philosophical stance or a practical coalition? Was it a historically contingent response to the Cold War or an integral part of any conservative disposition? An all-star panel joins host James Patterson to discuss and debate what fusionism really is and what the prospects are for its future. Charles C. W. Cooke, Samuel Goldman, and Stephanie Slade consider fusionism's origins in mid-century America, its culmination in the 1980s and its current status.  Charles C. W. Cooke is a senior editor at National Review and the host of The Charles C. W. Cooke Podcast. Samuel Goldman is an associate professor of political science and executive director of the Loeb Institute for Religious Freedom at George Washington University. He is author of God's Country: Christian Zionism in America, and After Nationalism: Being American in an Age of Division, and has written for many publications. He is the editor of FUSION. Stephanie Slade is a senior editor at Reason and a fellow in liberal studies at the Acton Institute. Related Links: Charles C. W. Cooke, "A Roadmap—If We Want It" (Law & Liberty) Stephanie Slade, "Is There a Future for Fusionism?" (Reason) FUSION: In the Tradition of Liberty, (Samuel Goldman, Editor) Charles C. W. Cooke, The Conservatarian Manifesto