How William F. Buckley, Jr. created modern conservatism

from On Point with Meghna Chakrabarti · host WBUR

The late William F. Buckley, Jr. is one of the most important figures of the American right. How did the erudite and dapper Yale man pave the way for President Donald Trump? *** Thank you for listening. Help power On Point by making a donation here: wbur.org/giveonpoint

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