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The Conservative Underground

by Justin Stapley

Renewing the conservative movement. Restoring the Republican Party. Justin Stapley discusses timely political topics, timeless values, and the first principles of limited government and free society. conservativeunderground.substack.com

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Episodes

  1. Ep. 22 - Nationalism, A Step Backwards

    Justin Stapley discusses his argument that the definition of nationalism should be separated from the aspects of nationism and patriotism that are often held as subset aspects of nationalism's broader definition. He argues that nationism is the process of the rise of nations, patriotism is pure...

  2. Ep. 21 - What Fascism Is And What It Isn't

    TCU on Twitter: @ConservativeUG Justin on Twitter: @JustinWStapley TCU Community on Twitter: https://x.com/i/communities/1953575531955585453 TCU on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheConservativeUnderground TCU Group on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/conservativeunderground Get full...

  3. Ep. 20 - Conservatism's Challenges w/ Gio & Joey

    Gio & Joey Podcast episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I8GIQBIepvkTCU on Twitter: @ConservativeUGJustin on Twitter: @JustinWStapleyJoey on Twitter: @AdventistCowboyGio on Twitter: @GioMarinTCU Community on Twitter: https://x.com/i/communities/1953575531955585453TCU on Facebook:...

  4. Ep. 19 - Young Republicans & The Overton Window w/ Scott Howard

    Justin and Scott discuss the conflicting reality among young right-wing activists today, the hope for Christian revival that exists at the same time as an abandonment of decency and principle. Get full access to The Self-Evident Newsletter at selfevidentnewsletter.substack.com/subscribe

  5. Ep. 18 - Conservative Intellectualism w/ Josh Lewis

    In this week's podcast, Justin and guest Josh Lewis discuss their similar stories and the paths they took to delving into the more intellectual and philosophical roots of conservatism.Links:Saving Elephants Ep. 30 "Fusionism":...

  6. Ep. 17 - Roots of Radicalism, Christian Fellowship

    In this week’s podcast, Justin discusses the serious blinders that get put up when we try to argue that one side of the left-right political spectrum is described as the essential root of radicalism and political violence, arguing instead that ideology and philosophy is merely a pretext for...

  7. Ep. 16 - Is Populism Left or Right?

    Justin Stapley discusses whether populism has more in common with the positions traditionally held by conservatism or progressivism. Subscribe to Substack: https://ConservativeUnderground.substack.com Join Twitter/X Community: https://x.com/i/communities/1953575531955585453 Follow Justin Stapley:...

  8. Ep. 15 - Conservatism Is the Answer

    In this episode, Justin Stapley attempts to offer a straightforward primer on why he argues that relying on the Democratic Party to deliver a resounding defeat to the rising tide of populism is a fool's errand. The only effective answer to populism, he argues, is conservatism, and the Democratic...

  9. Episode 14 - The Return of "the Jewish Question"

    In a solocast, Justin Stapley discusses the rise of anti-semitism in America and across the world, reckons with the ugliness of war and the need to see terrible conflict through to victorious conclusion to secure peace and prosperity, and once more addresses the reality of dysfunction and decay...

  10. Ep. 10 - When Factions are the Cure

    Transcript Welcome to the Self-Evident podcast. It’s been quite a while since my last episode. Life has been crazy, school has been crazy, and, honestly, I just do what I have time to do. Since it’s been so long, I decided to make an episode in connection to the debate triggered recently by an...

  11. Ep. 9 - "Military Grade" Weapons

    Transcript What is a military-grade weapon? Should any of the firearms currently on the market in the United States be considered military-grade? Specifically, is the AR-15 a military-grade weapon? These questions are difficult to answer because “military-grade weapon” is another term in a long...

  12. Ep. 8 - Prudence Over Principles?

    Transcript While the conservative movement has fallen short of the outright civil war that’s often talked about in the media, there are multiple flashpoints that are creating general paralysis in the movement as the various factions of conservative thought try to find a way forward. Even the…

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  13. Ep. 6 - Truth In Tension w/ Josh Lewis

    Discussing self-evident truths and the tension of views that often leads to them with Saving Elephants host Josh Lewis. Welcome to the sixth episode of Self-Evident, a podcast about first principles, hosted on Substack along with the Self-Evident Newsletter. In this episode, I was pleased to host...

  14. Ep. 5 - Freemen and King-men

    The last place the Title of Liberty belongs is above the angry voices of an insurrectionist mob. Welcome to the fifth episode of Self-Evident, a podcast about first principles, hosted on Substack along with the Self-Evident Newsletter. Self-Evident is currently available on Stitcher, Apple...

  15. Ep. 2 - Promissory Note

    As we face the crises of our time, don’t walk away from the sacred vision of America or the ones whose sacrifices have consecrated the creeds of our nation. Welcome to the second episode of the Self-Evident, a podcast about first principles, hosted on Substack along with the From the Hawk’s Nest...

  16. Ep. 1 - Shall We Play a Game?

    Explaining the zero-sum game that American politics has devolved into using a little bit of ‘80s pop culture. Welcome to the first episode of the Self-Evident, a podcast about first principles, hosted on Substack along with the From the Hawk’s Nest newsletter. Self-Evident is currently available…

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Renewing the conservative movement. Restoring the Republican Party. Justin Stapley discusses timely political topics, timeless values, and the first principles of limited government and free society.

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Renewing the conservative movement. Restoring the Republican Party. Justin Stapley discusses timely political topics, timeless values, and the first principles of limited government and free society. conservativeunderground.substack.com

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