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Godfather of the New Right with Sam Tanenhaus

Godfather of the New Right with Sam Tanenhaus

Update: 2025-08-27
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What can we learn from the history of the American Right? Zachary and Emma welcome Sam Tanenhaus, historian and author, whose most recent work is his biography Buckley: The Life and Revolution That Changed America. Sam shares insights from his deep dive into the career of conservative icon William F. Buckley Jr., the country’s “first intellectual entertainer.” He discusses how Buckley’s blend of intellect and charisma set the stage for the modern conservative movement, the influence of media in shaping political discourse, and the ways in which Buckley’s legacy continues to shape the Right.



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Godfather of the New Right with Sam Tanenhaus

Godfather of the New Right with Sam Tanenhaus

The Progress Network with Zachary Karabell and Emma Varvaloucas