Vance's Anti-Reaganism - David French
NY Times columnist David French joins us for the second time, this time to chat about J.D. Vance, today's political landscape, and movies. Check it out!
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NY Times columnist David French joins us for the second time, this time to chat about J.D. Vance, today's political landscape, and movies. Check it out!
What does Trump actually believe—and how does his worldview connect to the New Right reshaping American conservatism? New York Times columnist David French joins Corey Brettschneider to explain the rise of the postliberal right, its rejection of individual liberty and limited government, the assault on birthright citizenship, and whether America can find a path out of its democratic crisis. In this episode: • The fight over birthright citizenship • Religious nationalism and the politics of grievance • Trump’s attack on the Smithsonian and American history • Whether the Founders offer a way…
How can Americans with profound moral and political disagreements continue to share a country? In this episode, we speak with David French, a New York Times columnist, Iraq War veteran, constitutional lawyer with nearly two decades of litigation experience, and author of Divided We Fall. We discuss religious community and civic virtue, political polarization, the pro-life movement, IVF, free speech, same-sex marriage, political illiberalism, and the case for American pluralism. 📍 CHAPTERS 00:00 — Introduction 02:25 — Growing up with church at the center of life 09:48 — The gifts—and danger…
David French joins Morning Joe to discuss his latest Op-Ed titled, “MAGA’s Birthright Meltdown Is in Full Effect.” In it, French argues Trump and the far-right MAGA coalition have been critical of the Supreme Court upholding birthright citizenship, trying to claim that America’s national identity is defined by ancestors being born on U.S. soil instead of the American creed which declares “that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their creator with certain unalienable rights, that among these are life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.” MS NOW: My Source for News, Opinion,…
We’re living in an era where division often feels like the status quo, and it's affecting us on a personal level. A 2025 study from the American Psychological Association found 62% of adults say polarization is a significant source of stress in their lives. How can we bring people together, especially across divides, whether they’re a friend, neighbor, stranger, or family member? How do we build bridges while staying true to our values? David French is a columnist for the New York Times who often writes about the beauty and challenges of living in community. His most recent book is called D…
Content warning: This conversation includes some graphic descriptions of violence and sexual violence. David French, New York Times columnist, Iraq War veteran, and constitutional lawyer, joins Scott to explain why he believes the Iran strikes violated the Constitution — and why that's not a technicality. They discuss what just war doctrine actually requires, why democracies that skip the constitutional process lose wars, and why the Pope's standoff with Trump is more consequential than it sounds. Also, friendly reminder that we're live on Substack. Subscribe at http://profgmedia.com to get…
David French, a New York Times opinion columnist and visiting professor at Lipscomb University, presented a lecture on campus on March 23. This lecture was sponsored by the the Office of the President, the Wilson Center for Leadership in the Public Interest, the Department of Government and Foreign Affairs, the Department of History, the Department of Religion, and the Alexander Hamilton Society.
Did Donald Trump fall for the myth of surgical warfare? Retired General Stanley McChrystal joins the columnist David French, both veterans of the Iraq War, to discuss what may have been overlooked in the planning of Operation Epic Fury. McChrystal argues that the U.S. often overestimates the decisive power of aerial bombing while underestimating the weight of historical grievance. And the retired general weighs in on the current culture of bravado coming from Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth. Read the full transcript here: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/23/op... Follow us: Apple Podcasts:…
On The Opinions, the writer Michelle Cottle and columnists Jamelle Bouie and David French discuss the ongoing Iran news, Trump's foreign policy and why the SAVE America Act is not just any voter I.D. bill. Read the full transcript here: https://nytimes.com/2026/03/21/opinio... Follow us: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/581OhiI... TikTok: / nytopinion Publish Schedule: Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Saturdays The Opinions podcast: “You’ve heard the news, here’s what to make of it.”
In this interview, Isaac Saul sits down with New York Times columnist, co-host of Advisory Opinions, and constitutional lawyer David French to unpack one of the most urgent questions in American politics right now: who actually has the power to take the country to war? The conversation centers on the growing conflict involving Iran and whether recent military actions raise serious legal and constitutional concerns. French explains how presidential war powers have evolved over time, why Congress has increasingly stepped back from its constitutional responsibilities, and how international law f…
Click this link for your free trial from our sponsor The Dispatch: https://thedispatch.com/join-offer-re... This week saw a lot of developments surrounding guns in the 2024 presidential election. After walking back her support for a mandatory buyback of AR-15s and the like, Kamala Harris doubled down on her support for a slew of other gun restrictions by selecting Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as her VP. Then Donald Trump broke his recent silence on guns by attacking Harris and doubling down on support for gun ownership. So, we've got New York Times columnist David French back on the show to…
Ivy League scandals seem a dime a dozen these days, but New York Times columnist David French believes that the worst scandal in American higher education isn’t in the Ivy League. David French joins host Mark Oppenheimer to discuss the moral collapse at Liberty University and other Christian institutions of higher education, turning Christian theology on its head. Guest Bio: David French is a columnist for The New York Times. A graduate of Harvard Law School, David was previously a contributing writer at The Atlantic. He is a former constitutional litigator and a past president of the Founda…
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