History in the Making

It’s the weekend, therefore it’s time for another Ruminant. This time, it’s a monologue in which Jonah truly realizes how Remnant-y he’s really become. In his own words, “the point of conservatism is not to get the Republican Party elected.” In short, this is a “down with majoritarianism, up with principles” kind of episode. Show Notes: -This week's G-File -Wednesday's "news"letter -Suicide of the West (now out in paperback!) -The non-scandal of Tina Fey and Jimmy Kimmel -Steve Teles (Robert Saldin): Never Trump: The Revolt of the Conservative Elites -Patrick Deneen’s piece for American Compass -Hofstadter’s book on social Darwinism -Herbert Spencer and his infamous phrase -“The Fourteenth Amendment does not enact Mr. Herbert Spencer’s Social Statics.” -Leonard’s “Origins of the myths of social Darwinism” -The Pilgrim’s Progress Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices