From Communist to Conservative

Frank Meyer was the father of fusionism and one of the key builders of the conservative movement in the mid-twentieth century. That's despite spending his early years as a serious communist agitator. James Patterson and Daniel Flynn discuss the evolution of Meyer's thought and the impact of his legacy. Flynn's book synthesizes a large quantity of recently-uncovered material on Meyer, offering a more complete and nuanced picture than has been available heretofore. What lessons does Meyer's life and career offer for the conservative movement today? Related Links The Man Who Invented Conservatism by Daniel J. Flynn "A Soldier for Synthesis" by Rachel Lu (Law & Liberty book review) "Fusionism: The Only Game in Town" by Alexander William Salter "Conservative Fusion," a Law & Liberty Podcast episode featuring Charles C. W. Cooke, Samuel Goldman, and Stephanie Slade, hosted by James Patterson