The Harvard Salient Podcast

The Harvard Salient Podcast

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  • #2 - Gabriel Kelvin: Co-Founder of the Conservative and Republican Student Conference at Harvard

    Gabriel Kelvin is a second-year master's student at Harvard Kennedy School. In this episode, he shares his journey overcoming personal and financial challenges to becoming an influential figure in the Harvard conservative scene. Gabriel shares insights into his roles as co-chair of the HKS Republican Caucus and the founder of the student policy institute at Berkeley. He discusses his passion for economic development and job creation, and his efforts to foster conservatism on Harvard through organizing the first ever university-wide conservative conference, CoreCon.

    00:00 Introduction

    00:29 A Journey from Hardship to Harvard

    04:09 From Community College to Harvard Kennedy School

    09:16 The Power of Faith and Community Service

    12:36 Vision for Conservative Economic Development

    18:38 CoreCon: A Milestone for Conservative Voices at Harvard

    31:38 The Role of Student Groups in Promoting Ideological Diversity

    45:57 CORE Society: A New Chapter for Conservative Students at Harvard

    52:14 Looking Forward: The Future of Conservatism in Higher Education



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    53 min
  • #1 - William Brown: The Harvard Salient's First Editor-in-Chief

    In this episode of the Harvard Salient Podcast, hosts Sarah and Will interview Mr. William Brown, a history and German languages concentrator at Harvard College and co-founder of the Harvard Salient, Harvard’s only conservative publication. Mr. Brown discusses the mission of the publication, the initial challenges of starting the magazine during COVID-19 lockdowns, the influence of conservative ideas at Harvard, and Mr. Brown's academic interests.




    00:00 Introduction to the Harvard Salient Podcast


    01:08 The Birth and Evolution of the Harvard Salient


    04:29 Challenges and Triumphs: Publishing During COVID-19


    05:28 Navigating Campus Life and Conservative Identity


    08:02 The Salient's Impact and Editorial Philosophy


    21:36 Exploring Intellectual Pursuits and Academic Achievements


    28:17 Reflecting on the Harvard Experience and Looking Ahead



    This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.harvardsalient.com
    28 min

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The Harvard Salient is Harvard’s undergraduate journal of conservative thought | Est. 1981