Is Conservatism Dead?
July 30, 2025
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Episode 353 · July 30, 2025
Is Conservatism Dead?
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<p>Calling yourself a Conservative 10 years ago was the response to Republicans being too moderate. Now, is the term Conservative itself too moderate? If so, what replaces it?</p><p>-----</p><p>⭐ SPONSOR: True Classic</p><p>Their perfectly balanced fit, feel, and price ensure guys look and feel their best. Say goodbye to awkward bunching and tight spots; True Classic offers snugness where you need it and relaxation where you want it. It's time to upgrade your wardrobe essentials with intentionality and comfort.</p><p>🔗 BUNDLE AND SAVE HERE: <a href="https://trueclassic.com/nick" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://Trueclassic.com/nick</a></p><p>-----</p><p>⭐ SPONSOR: Good Ranchers </p><p>Serve only the best meat to fuel your family this school year! Over 85% of grass-fed beef sold in U.S. stores is imported, but Good Ranchers offers 100% American-sourced meat, supporting local farms. We eat Good Ranchers every single day and we know you'll love it.</p><p>🔗 Use PROMO CODE NICK for FREE MEAT & $40 OFF: <a href="https://go.goodranchers.com/nickfreitas" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://go.goodranchers.com/nickfreitas</a></p><p>-----</p><p>🎁 GET YOUR MERCH HERE: <a href="https://shop.nickjfreitas.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://shop.nickjfreitas.com/</a></p><p>🤝 BECOME A MEMBER OF THE IC: <a href="https://nickjfreitas.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://NickJFreitas.com</a></p><p>Instagram: <a href="http://www.instagram.com/nickjfreitas/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.instagram.com/nickjfreitas/</a></p><p>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/NickFreitasVA" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/NickFreitasVA</a></p><p>Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/NickJFreitas" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/NickJFreitas</a></p><p>YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@Nickjfreitas" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/@Nickjfreitas</a></p><p>TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@nickfreitas3.0" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.tiktok.com/@nickfreitas3.0</a></p><p>00:00:00 Intro</p><p>00:01:20 What Is Conservatism?</p><p>00:15:39 (1980-2008) Did Conservatism Conserve Anything?</p><p>00:29:25 (2008-2020) The Right Feels Like Something Has Changed</p><p>00:42:06 (2020-Today) The Overton Window Has Been Blown Out</p><p>00:55:11 The Left Thought They Had Already Won</p><p>01:10:55 Francis Fukuyama And The End of History</p><p>01:17:10 Is Conservatism Dead?</p><p>01:25:36 Can Classical Liberalism Sustain Itself?</p><p>01:39:37 What Replaces Conservatism?</p><p>01:45:25 The Theological Nature Of Politics</p><p>01:55:29 The Danger of Ideological Solutions</p>