Wilfred McClay on Understanding the Midwest

Wilfred M. McClay, the Victor Davis Hanson Chair of Classical History and Western Civilization at Hillsdale College, joins Spencer to discuss the virtues and the public perception of the Midwest. Professor McClay...

An episode of the The Close Read Podcast podcast, hosted by The Claremont Institute, titled "Wilfred McClay on Understanding the Midwest" was published on August 18, 2023 and runs 29 minutes.

August 18, 2023 ·29m · The Close Read Podcast

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Wilfred M. McClay, the Victor Davis Hanson Chair of Classical History and Western Civilization at Hillsdale College, joins Spencer to discuss the virtues and the public perception of the Midwest. Professor McClay illuminates the "reservoir of idealism" hidden away in the Midwest's often unexplored but fascinating history. Plus: a deep dive into why the Midwest is so misunderstood.

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