Culture

Ep. 107: Patrick Deneen and Timothy Gordon – Liberalism and American Republicanism

Paul and Olivia interview Professor Patrick Deneen, author of ‘Why Liberalism Failed,’ and Timothy Gordon, author of ‘Catholic Republic’ on liberalism and the recovery of American republicanism. In this conversation, we explore central questions about liberalism, John Locke, and the American founding, and whether a restoration of liberty in the American tradition is desirable let alone possible.

 

Ep. 106: Michael Anton on “Flight 93 Election,” Trumpism, Tucker Carlson, Iran, Leo Strauss

Paul and Olivia discuss a bevy of political and philosophical topics with Michael Anton, former Deputy Assistant to President Trump for Strategic Communications. In this interview, we explore questions about President Trump and modern conservatism, how the Republican Party must move away from its market fundamentalism, the challenges posed by big tech and modern technology, and the philosophical roots of the current political crisis.

 

Ep. 96: Conservative Renewal, Trump’s China Strategy, and Pro-Life PA Rally

In today’s episode, we unpack President Trump’s strategy on China pertaining to new tariffs and how it speaks more broadly to his pro-nationalist, anti-global political agenda. We also highlight the pro-life rally in Pennsylvania, led by the Daily Wire’s Matt Walsh, who sought to respond to the despicable behavior of state legislator Brian Sims, who made a video of himself harassing pro-life advocates. More at rightonpointpodcast.com/get-involved/.

Ep. 92: ‘Easter Worshippers’ Massacred In Sri Lanka, Apple’s Spying On You, Earth Day’s Ties To Neopaganism, and More!

On today’s loaded Thursday show, we first discuss the horrific attacks targeting Sri Lankan Catholics on Easter Sunday and the flood of tone-deaf responses by our most prominent liberal overlords. We also talk about, in light of President Trump’s meeting with Twitter’s Jack Dorsey, the amount of spying carried out by Apple and other tech giants on their customers. Finally, we speak on Earth Day’s relationship to new age spirituality; the faux ‘holiday’ being among the most demonstrative expressions of neopaganism. More at rightonpointpodcast.com/get-involved/.

Ep. 89: Notre Dame in Flames and Sen. Ted Harvey on the Border Crisis and Barr’s Testimony

We first comment on the tragic fire that engulfed Paris’ Notre Dame cathedral on Monday, and the symbolic timing for the crumbling of the secular West as it denies its Christian heritage. We kickstart holy week with an interview from Ted Harvey, a former Colorado legislator who now chairs the Committee to Defend the President Super PAC. Senator Harvey discusses with us the latest news on the border situation, including the President’s desire to implement a more muscular border policy moving forward in the wake of Kirstjen Nielsen’s departure as DHS secretary. We also talk about AG William Barr’s congressional testimony, in which he revealed the biggest scandal in America’s history: that Obama’s DOJ, FBI, and possibly other intelligence agencies orchestrated a major surveillance operation on President Trump’s 2016 campaign. More at: rightonpointpodcast.com/get-involved/.

Ep. 86: The Latest on the Mexican Border PLUS Wolves Among Lambs, Conservatism’s Future, and the FIRST STEP Act!

We first break down the ongoing border crisis, which has become front and center in the news due to the President’s commitment to secure or potentially close down the southern border to stop the uncontrollable flow of migrants. We also continue with our CPAC interviews – this week, with a variety of guests discussing topics such as abuse cases within Christian Churches, the future of the conservative movement, and the bipartisan prison reform legislation. PLUS Trump Tweet Thursday! More at rightonpointpodcast.com/get-involved.

  

Ep. 82: Anna Paulina On Immigration; Emma Meshell Discusses The Assault On Free Speech By Colleges; and Daryl Kane On The Culture War

In today’s Thursday episode, we continue rolling out the post-CPAC interviews. First, TPUSA’s Director of Hispanic Engagement and good friend of the program, Anna Paulina, rejoins ROP to discuss the crisis at the southern border, which has reached new heights in recent weeks. We also discuss the stifling of free speech on college campuses by liberal academics and what students could do for help with campus reform’s Emma Meshell. Finally, we converse with Daryl Kane, author of “Cultural Cancer,” about the etiolated state our society now finds itself with liberalism’s institutional ascendancy. More at rightonpointpodcast.com/get-involved/.

Ep. 81: Timothy Gordon, author of Catholic Republic, interviews with Right on Point

We are thrilled to discuss Catholic philosophy, presidential politics, American conservatism, and much more this week in a lengthy interview with Timothy Gordon, author of the book, Catholic Republic: Why America Will Perish Without Rome. We press Mr. Gordon about his ideas on the fate of the republic, American natural law theory, Malachi Martin, and the future of the Trump movement. Gordon also co-hosts the highly popular TnT podcast alongside Dr. Taylor Marshall each week. More at rightonpointpodcast.com/get-involved/.

Ep. 55: Chaos in Europe, John Kelly Out, Creepy Google, and Beto for Prez?

In today’s episode, we’ll break down all the latest headlines including more on the Paris riots that have ransacked Europe and put French President Macron’s political future in serious jeopardy. We also delve into the latest on the Brexit talks, including the sinking political fate of Theresa May, another globalist, and Nigel Farage’s surprising rebuke of his own UKIP party. Finally, we’ll touch upon the recent cabinet changes in the Trump administration — notably Kelly’s departure and William Barr to be nominated the next AG — and discuss Google’s clandestine harvesting of all your private information! On our website.  

Ep. 54: President Bush’s Funeral, Another Chapter on the ‘War on Xmas’, Paris Riots, Pope Francis’ New Tune, and more!

It’s been a hectic news week, but luckily your correspondents here at ROP have been able to digest it all and give you the most substantive, noteworthy headlines. Here, you’ll get an evenhanded take on Bush 41’s funeral service, including the liberal media’s hypocrisy and blatant revisionism to his legacy. In addition, we discuss the latest chapter on the war on Christmas, Macron’s failed neoliberal political agenda, and Pope Francis’ surprising new tune on institutionalized homosexuality within the Church. We also ask for questions in advance of our second Scaramucci interview next week! More at rightonpointpodcast.com/get-involved.