Discussion with Prof Timothy Lynch, head of political science at the University of Melbourne. He writes on contemporary America and its intersections with Australian life.

Among other things we discuss:

• His recent article in The Australian and areas which touches on various "natcon" themes:
• We discuss where we agree American conservatism has changed (trade, foreign policy), important areas his article did not touch on e.g. immigration, and also whether there is much of a difference on social issues/culture war between JD Vance and Ronald Reagan https://www.theaustralian.com.au/commentary/win-or-lose-vance-has-sparked-a-revolution-across-conservatism/news-story/813282f509ac255fa39562d5fa8cab95
• We also discuss his general views on foreign policy, the realism of Prof John Mersheimer, and how Prof Lynch's own views have changed
• We finish with some questions about Australian universities and liberalism generally and whether what and how we are teaching students today advances the interests of students and the West more generally