Matt and Sam dive deep into the eccentric life and fascinating work of Frank S. Meyer, a longtime senior editor at National Review who became most famous for his theory of "fusionism."

Frank Meyer: Father of Fusionism

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Matt and Sam talk to historian David Austin Walsh about his new book, "Taking America Back: The Conservative Movement and the Far Right."

Consider the Cranks (w/ David Austin Walsh)

Matt and Sam discuss the new PBS documentary about William F. Buckley, Jr., "The Incomparable Mr. Buckley."

The Inconclusive Mr. Buckley [Teaser]

Matt and Sam talk to the poet Christian Wiman about his recent book, Zero at the Bone: Fifty Entries Against Despair.

Against Despair (w/ Christian Wiman)

Matt and Sam are joined by historian Ronnie Grinberg to discuss her book "Write Like a Man: Jewish Masculinity and the New York Intellectuals."

"Write Like a Man" (w/ Ronnie Grinberg)

Matt and Sam watch the wonderful 1998 documentary "Arguing the World" — and go deep on  Irving Howe, Irving Kristol, Daniel Bell, and Nathan Glazer.

Frank Meyer: Father of Fusionism

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