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Kevin D. Williamson Returns to The Dispatch's Remnant Podcast for a Wide-Ranging Talk

Kevin D. Williamson appears again on Jonah Goldberg’s Remnant podcast, discussing topics from French history to American democracy.

Jonah Goldberg welcomes Kevin D. Williamson back to the Remnant podcast, where Williamson takes on a guest-hosting role. As one outlet correspondent for The Dispatch, Williamson shares his fascination with 19th-century French politics and its influence on his upcoming book about the "sacrosanct presidency." The conversation expands to cover a variety of ideas, including democracy, Henry VIII, anarchism, individualism, competing rights claims, the so-called "Woke 1," civil rights, and the American ethos.

Listeners are reminded of The Dispatch’s broader offerings, such as the Saturday Ruminant newsletter and audio versions of articles. Instructions for accessing a members-only feed and an ad-free premium option are also provided. The episode blends intellectual discussion with promotional content for the media outlet.

Why it matters

The interview highlights how cultural commentary and media platforms shape public discourse on politics and history.

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Kevin D. WilliamsonJonah GoldbergRemnant PodcastAmerican ethosdemocracycivil rightsWoke 1
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