Florida Representative Matt Gaetz took advantage of a new procedural rule to orchestrate the ouster of Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy, hoping to force more movement on the debate over congressional spending. But what's the plan? Meanwhile, on the subject of Things You are Not Allowed to Notice, a raft of horrific murders in cities across the country highlights the wages of bad philosophy and bad policy. In closing, the editors provide reading recommendations so you'll be reminded to read the damn site!

American Mind articles mentioned in this episode:

How to Turn a Cold War Hot

A Swing and a Miss

Irregular Order, Part I

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