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.

Rich Men North of Richmond | The Roundtable Ep. 183

As fires ravage Maui and “takes” proliferate off the back of the tragedy, the editors discuss which interpretations and predictions–if any–have some heft to them. Meanwhile, a viral new song is upsetting people on the Left and drawing quibbles from the Right, as both factions seem perfectly willing to clothesline any sort of populist spokesman who gets up a little momentum. But the song cuts through all that and continues to draw in download after download. The gang’s all here this week to analyze the field before reminding you to read the damn site. Plus: a teaser for next week’s episode!

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