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Justin Stapley discusses his argument that the definition of nationalism should be separated from the aspects of nationism and patriotism that are often held as subset aspects of nationalism's broader definition. He argues that nationism is the process of the rise of nations, patriotism is pure civic virtue, and nationalism should be simply the rise of tribalism in a modern context. Originally pub...

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Justin and Scott discuss the conflicting reality among young right-wing activists today, the hope for Christian revival that exists at the same time as an abandonment of decency and principle. Get full access to The Self-Evident Newsletter at selfevidentnewsletter.substack.com/subscribe

In this week's podcast, Justin and guest Josh Lewis discuss their similar stories and the paths they took to delving into the more intellectual and philosophical roots of conservatism. Links:Saving Elephants Ep. 30 "Fusionism": https://www.savingelephantsblog.com/post/2019/05/07/episode-30-fusionism-with-justin-stapley The Conservative Underground Twitter/X Community https://x.com/i/communities/19...

In this week’s podcast, Justin discusses the serious blinders that get put up when we try to argue that one side of the left-right political spectrum is described as the essential root of radicalism and political violence, arguing instead that ideology and philosophy is merely a pretext for unleashing the crooked timber of humanity and the evil that exists in all of our hearts that only be held at...

Justin Stapley discusses whether populism has more in common with the positions traditionally held by conservatism or progressivism. Subscribe to Substack: https://ConservativeUnderground.substack.com Join Twitter/X Community: https://x.com/i/communities/1953575531955585453 Follow Justin Stapley: https://x.com/JustinWStapley Get full access to The Self-Evident Newsletter at selfevidentnewsletter.s...

In this episode, Justin Stapley attempts to offer a straightforward primer on why he argues that relying on the Democratic Party to deliver a resounding defeat to the rising tide of populism is a fool's errand. The only effective answer to populism, he argues, is conservatism, and the Democratic Party is simply ill-equipped to be a vessel for the conservative response to populism that is needed in...

In a solocast, Justin Stapley discusses the rise of anti-semitism in America and across the world, reckons with the ugliness of war and the need to see terrible conflict through to victorious conclusion to secure peace and prosperity, and once more addresses the reality of dysfunction and decay shot through America’s civic culture. Get full access to The Self-Evident Newsletter at selfevidentnewsl...

Transcript Welcome to the Self-Evident podcast. It’s been quite a while since my last episode. Life has been crazy, school has been crazy, and, honestly, I just do what I have time to do. Since it’s been so long, I decided to make an episode in connection to the debate triggered recently by an article written by Jonah Golberg about the idea of creating new conservative third parties. I won’t go in...

Transcript What is a military-grade weapon? Should any of the firearms currently on the market in the United States be considered military-grade? Specifically, is the AR-15 a military-grade weapon? These questions are difficult to answer because “military-grade weapon” is another term in a long list of terms being used in the gun debate that have no specific, relevant meaning.  But, for the sake o...

Transcript While the conservative movement has fallen short of the outright civil war that’s often talked about in the media, there are multiple flashpoints that are creating general paralysis in the movement as the various factions of conservative thought try to find a way forward. Even the small and, up until recently, mostly cohesive remnant of conservatives who’ve chosen to stand athwart the n...

Discussing self-evident truths and the tension of views that often leads to them with Saving Elephants host Josh Lewis. Welcome to the sixth episode of Self-Evident, a podcast about first principles, hosted on Substack along with the Self-Evident Newsletter. In this episode, I was pleased to host my first guest on the podcast, Josh Lewis of Saving Elephants fame. You can listen to the episode by c...

The last place the Title of Liberty belongs is above the angry voices of an insurrectionist mob. Welcome to the fifth episode of Self-Evident, a podcast about first principles, hosted on Substack along with the Self-Evident Newsletter. Self-Evident is currently available on  Stitcher ,  Apple Podcasts , and  Spotify . You can also subscribe and get future episodes as well as the newsletter in your...

As we face the crises of our time, don’t walk away from the sacred vision of America or the ones whose sacrifices have consecrated the creeds of our nation. Welcome to the second episode of the Self-Evident, a podcast about first principles, hosted on Substack along with the From the Hawk’s Nest newsletter. Self-Evident is currently available on  Stitcher ,  Apple Podcasts , and  Spotify . Episode...

Explaining the zero-sum game that American politics has devolved into using a little bit of ‘80s pop culture. Welcome to the first episode of the Self-Evident, a podcast about first principles, hosted on Substack along with the From the Hawk’s Nest newsletter. Self-Evident is currently available on Stitcher , Apple Podcasts , and Spotify . Episode Transcript Hello folks, my name is Justin Stapley,...