The American Mind’s ‘Editorial Roundtable’ podcast is a weekly conversation with Ryan Williams, James Poulos, Seth Barron, and Spencer Klavan devoted to uncovering the ideas and principles that drive American political life. Stream here or download from your favorite podcast host.

Holy War | The Roundtable Ep. 192

The House of Representatives has chosen a speaker at last–and their choice, Mike Johnson of Louisiana, seems to vindicate Matt Gaetz’s risky maneuvering. The House’s first action was a vote to support Israel against Hamas, with the radicals of the Squad predictably dissenting–raising the question of how serious antisemitism is in the U.S., and what America’s so-far metaphorical wars of religion have to do with the literal war in the Middle East. Plus: what’s the point of a 9-to-5? And don’t forget to read the damn site!

Clips mentioned in the episode:

Students barricaded in library clip

Young woman upset over the grind of adult life

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