David Brooks: Trump Gutted Conservatism And Christianity

In the wake of the midterms, we’re revisiting a previous conversation with David Brooks. The political commentator, author of How to Know a Person, and staff writer for The Atlantic joins Scott to explain why he no longer recognizes the conservative movement he joined in his twenties, and how we got here. David also reflects on the over-politicization of American life, the crisis facing young men, and more.

The episode originally aired on May 1st, 2025.


00:00 - In This Episode
01:23 - Where does conservatism currently stand?
04:34 - How did conservatism get so mean?
06:48 - What did we lose on January 20th?
08:24 - Are Democrats at fault?
11:55 - Has American culture become more exclusionary?
14:48 - Ad Break
17:45 - How do we fix higher education?
21:25 - What are your thoughts on mandatory national service?
28:48 - Has idolatry of money hurt America?
24:54 - What are programs that could fix America?
31:56 - Why is moral formation important in society?
33:57 - What role do universities play in society?
37:41 - Ad Break
40:50 - What are your thoughts on masculinity?
44:08 - What advice do you have for dads?
48:23 - How can you be a good partner?
50:12 - What’s the best piece of advice you’ve ever received?
51:00 - What’s the last piece of media that moved you?
51:53 - Who’s someone from the past you wish you could talk to?
52:06 - What is David Brooks’s purpose?

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