Is Conservatism Dead? episode artwork

EPISODE · Jul 30, 2025 · 2H

Is Conservatism Dead?

from Making the Argument with Nick Freitas

Calling yourself a Conservative 10 years ago was the response to Republicans being too moderate. Now, is the term Conservative itself too moderate? If so, what replaces it?-----⭐ SPONSOR: True ClassicTheir perfectly balanced fit, feel, and price ensure guys look and feel their best. Say goodbye to awkward bunching and tight spots; True Classic offers snugness where you need it and relaxation where you want it. It's time to upgrade your wardrobe essentials with intentionality and comfort.🔗 BUNDLE AND SAVE HERE: https://Trueclassic.com/nick-----⭐ SPONSOR: Good Ranchers Serve only the best meat to fuel your family this school year! Over 85% of grass-fed beef sold in U.S. stores is imported, but Good Ranchers offers 100% American-sourced meat, supporting local farms. We eat Good Ranchers every single day and we know you'll love it.🔗 Use PROMO CODE NICK for FREE MEAT & $40 OFF: https://go.goodranchers.com/nickfreitas-----🎁 GET YOUR MERCH HERE: https://shop.nickjfreitas.com/🤝 BECOME A MEMBER OF THE IC: https://NickJFreitas.comInstagram: www.instagram.com/nickjfreitas/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NickFreitasVATwitter: https://twitter.com/NickJFreitasYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NickjfreitasTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nickfreitas3.000:00:00 Intro00:01:20 What Is Conservatism?00:15:39 (1980-2008) Did Conservatism Conserve Anything?00:29:25 (2008-2020) The Right Feels Like Something Has Changed00:42:06 (2020-Today) The Overton Window Has Been Blown Out00:55:11 The Left Thought They Had Already Won01:10:55 Francis Fukuyama And The End of History01:17:10 Is Conservatism Dead?01:25:36 Can Classical Liberalism Sustain Itself?01:39:37 What Replaces Conservatism?01:45:25 The Theological Nature Of Politics01:55:29 The Danger of Ideological Solutions

NOW PLAYING

Is Conservatism Dead?

0:00 2:00:05

No transcript for this episode yet

We transcribe on demand. Request one and we'll notify you when it's ready — usually under 10 minutes.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is this episode of Making the Argument with Nick Freitas?

This episode is 2 hours and 0 minutes long.

When was this Making the Argument with Nick Freitas episode published?

This episode was published on July 30, 2025.

What is this episode about?

Calling yourself a Conservative 10 years ago was the response to Republicans being too moderate. Now, is the term Conservative itself too moderate? If so, what replaces it?-----⭐ SPONSOR: True ClassicTheir perfectly balanced fit, feel, and price...

Can I download this Making the Argument with Nick Freitas episode?

Yes, you can download this episode by clicking the download button on the episode player, or subscribe to the podcast in your preferred podcast app for automatic downloads.
URL copied to clipboard!