The Buckley Stops Here: Trump And The Death of Conservative Civility
Jun 18, 2025•59 min
Episode description
William F. Buckley, one of the founding fathers of the American right, would have turned 100 this year. He, more than any other figure, is responsible for creating the American conservative movement that fueled the Reagan revolution more than 40 years ago. But what happened to that revolution in the era of Donald Trump?
Producers:
Alex Miller, Bobby Moriarty, Poppy Damon
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