We continue our series based on our 2010 book, Keeping Our Republic: Principles for a Political Reformation, by discussing the principle of prudence and its application to contemporary politics. 

Matt Parks and David Corbin explore the ideas behind today's headlines.

Opening and closing music from “2020 Vision (Worse than Blind)” by Fred Lancia. Used with permission.

Opening (0:52) - We discuss big news for the Corbin family and our expanded social media presence.

The Fifth Principle: Prudence (3:23) - We discuss the role of prudence in statesmanship, contrasting the prudent statesman with grandstanders and conceders. Link: Louis Menand, The Metaphysical Club.

Lincoln’s Prudence (17:21) - We discuss Abraham Lincoln’s “Second Inaugural Address” and his prudence in addressing the fundamental divide that led to the Civil War and his efforts to rebuild the nation after it. Link: Abraham Lincoln, “Second Inaugural Address.”

Prudence in the Debate Over Citizenship (33:13): We discuss ways to make progress in our national debates concerning DEI and immigration through the lens of forming a common understanding of American citizenship. Link: James Hankins on assimilation.

Tocqueville’s Crystal Ball (40:11) - We predict how many games the New England Patriots will win this season and make our picks for five games from the opening week of the NFL.

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Matt Parks and David Corbin both taught politics at The King’s College in New York City and have written together on reviving American republicanism, The Federalist, and Democracy in America. All views expressed in this podcast are those of the speaker and not necessarily those of their present or former employers.