The Right’s Three Rivers

This podcast episode explores the complexities and contradictions within the right-wing political ideologies. It examines the three distinct rivers or traditions within the right-wing: liberal, futurist, and traditionalist. The episode discusses the connections and influences between these rivers, as well as their relationship to leftism and liberalism. It highlights the absence of a clear positive vision in contemporary American conservatism and the need for a compelling narrative. The rise of nationalism, atomization, and the search for a meaningful narrative are also explored. Additionally, the episode delves into the concepts of freedom, mediating institutions, metaphysics, and the interpretation of history.