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This week on Givers, Doers, & Thinkers, Jeremy is joined by political scientist and philanthropic leader James Piereson, who discusses his time at the helm of the Olin Foundation and William E. Simon Foundation. They also discuss the impact of conservative philanthropy since Reagan, the successes and missteps of conservative philanthropy during that time, what the future holds for the conservative movement, and what Trump's ultimate influence will be. Sponsored by AmPhil, helping nonprofits advance their missions and raise more money: https://amphil.com/.#interview #podcast #newepisode #nonprofitCenter for Civil Society's YouTube Channel

An Interview with James Piereson, Senior Fellow, Manhattan Institute, and Trustee, Thomas W. Smith Foundation The vigorous forces shaping American society, politics, and the economy today could have a transformative impact on the country's future. Even amidst a sea of change and political realignments, our guest on this episode of Voices of Freedom, says that the Constitution will be an enduring structure that continues to guide us.  James Piereson has dedicated his career to American history, Constitutional thought, and philanthropy. He shares his thoughts on the current environment in the US, the role of ideas in politics today, the state of the Constitution, and more. Topics Discussed on this Episode: Jim's path to the study of American history and constitutional thought The current political and ideological realignment in the U.S. Whether the center right needs a “new fusionism” Areas around which conservatives can coalesce today The state of the Constitution How universities should be responding to the realities of today's environment Philanthropy's role in a polarized climate Ways in which philanthropy can address societal problems Reaction to receiving a Bradley Prize About James Piereson: James Piereson is a senior fellow at the Manhattan Institute for Public Policy, where he writes on philanthropy, higher education, and general political subjects. Previously, he was president and trustee of the William E. Simon Foundation, which was a private grant-making foundation with interests in education and religion. Before that, Jim was the executive director of the John M. Olin Foundation, also a private grant-making foundation, which worked to advance conservative ideals. He has served on the political science faculties of several prominent universities, serves on the board of many non-profit organizations, and is a distinguished published author. He is also a 2025 Bradley Prize winner.

The whole gang is finally back together behind the bar this week, with John Yoo in the host chair skillfully leading our unruly gang in a round-robin three-subject format that we're alternating this year.Steve leads off wondering if Gavin Newsom, and Senate Democrats, are at last having their "Sister Souljah" moment about the transgender millstone around their neck, though Steve points out that Democrats will have great difficulty pulling this off, and lays down two additional markers to judge whether Democrats will really make a serious move to the center. The underlying thesis is that the success of a political realignment is not merely changing your own party and assembling a new majority coalition, as Trump has largely accomplished, but the extent to which it compels the opposition party to change some of its core positions, as Democrats had to do after three landslide losses to Reagan and Bush in the 1980s, and the Labour Party had to do after Thatcher kept crushing them in England at the same time.Lucretia then flags for us James Piereson's New Criterion article out Friday, "Too Many Democrats," and discuss whether faithfulness to the original intent of the Pendleton Act that set up a supposedly "neutral" civil service requires mass firings of Democrats in the bureaucracy, as well as voters waking up to the destructive incompetence of Democrat-run cities. And this leads to John's closing segment, drawing on his Fox News article up this morning, "Supreme Court's USAID move has a surprise benefit for Trump," in which ahe argues the Supreme Court's ruling mid-week on disbursement of AID funds was not the defeat people first thought. And we also debate just how to think about Justice Amy Coney Barrett's concurrence in this decision, about which our gang is divided. 

First, Tom Bevan talks to RCP contributor Richard Porter about the hit movie Gladiator II, and whether it is an allegory for Donald Trump's political comeback. Then, Carl Cannon talks to Tevi Troy, senior fellow at the Ronald Regan Institute and the author of "The Power and the Money: The Epic Clashes Between Commanders in Chief and Titans of Industry” about what Joe Biden can get done in the less than seven weeks left in his presidency. Next, Andrew Walworth talks to author James Piereson about his New Criterion article on why Trump's new Department of Government Efficiency should target the N.E.D., and why it's so hard to shut down any government-funded operation. And finally, Andrew Walworth talks to Wall Street Journal columnist William Galston about the future of the N.E.D., which is reportedly targeted by Trump's new Department of Government Efficiency for elimination.

Andrew, Tom and Washington correspondent for UnHerd - Emily Jashinsky, discuss online and mainstream media commentary following the brutal murder of United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson, including remarks that rationalize the assassination as a “reality check” for oligarchs. They also talk about a report by The Washington Post citing analysts who say the Trump Administration will shift its anti-terror activities away from white supremacists and other far-right groups. Plus, New York City Mayor Eric Adams will meet with Tom Holman next week, signaling a change in New York's status as a sanctuary city. Next, Tom Bevan talks to RCP contributor Richard Porter about how the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) should seek congressional authorization to achieve sweeping governmental reorganization. And finally, Andrew Walworth talks to author James Piereson about his New Criterion article on why Trump's new Department of Government Efficiency should target the N.E.D., and why it's so hard to shut down any government-funded operation.

Rod Arquette Show Daily Rundown – Friday, February 23, 20244:20 pm: Kevin Stocklin, an investigative reporter and documentary producer, joins the show to discuss his piece for The Epoch Times on the rise of mail-in voting in America.4:38 pm: State Representative Ken Ivory joins Rod to discuss his op-ed piece for the Deseret News about the scorn parents are lawmakers have received for trying to protect children from pornographic material in schools.5:38 pm: Political commentator Kurt Schlichter joins Rod for a conversation about his piece for Townhall in which he writes that Donald Trump's chances of winning the White House are now better than ever.6:05 pm: Utah Senate President Stuart Adams joins the program for his weekly visit with Rod about the week that was at the Utah Legislature, and today they'll discuss the hockey stadium financing bill, legislative transparency and the possibility of ending ranked choice voting.6:20 pm: Representative Katy Hall joins the show to discuss the progress of her proposal to bring an early end to the ranked choice voting pilot program in Utah.6:38 pm: Laura Vanderkam, author and podcast host, joins Rod to discuss her piece for Reason.com about teen depression and why she says social media isn't to blame.6:50 pm: James Piereson, Senior Fellow at the Manhattan Institute, joins Rod for a conversation about his recent piece on the disconnect between the high job numbers and American pessimism about the economy.

It Was a Close Call              Today:  Colin Kaepernick saying the two white people who adopted and raised him were racist almost won this week's prestigious award, but he was nudged into runner up by Vice President Harris.  Then, Daniel Turner of Power the Future loves the McCarthy energy bill.  He explains why.  Later, James Piereson at the Manhattan Institute asks, with the recent surge in DC crime, is it time to move the Capital?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

America is more politically and culturally divided than it has been at any time since the Civil War. At least, that's what many political scientists tell us, and I see no reason to argue. Polarization is a truly “wicked problem” as some say, meaning a problem that involves so many interconnected and entangled issues—politically, culturally, economically—that solving it seems near impossible.But polarization won’t last forever. In its history, America has gone through periods of great polarization and other times of relative consensus. Today, as we face a dangerously divided nation, it’s important to consider the causes and consequences of the situation, and ask what, if anything, we can do about this great challenge of our generation. For this episode of Thinking Ahead, I speak to James Piereson, President of the William E Simon Foundation and a Senior Fellow at the Manhattan institute. He is also the author of the book Shattered Consensus: The Rise and Decline of America’s Postwar Political Order.Is a major economic or political crisis inevitable? Is the two-party system going to continue indefinitely? How soon might we expect a change in the political winds? What insights does America’s past offer about the tremendous challenges in our future? This episode explores the promise and peril of today’s politics in a deeply divided society.

James Piereson, a Senior Fellow at the Manhattan Institute, discusses the genesis of the American nation-state. Audio taken from The New Criterion's “Sovereignty or Submission” conference in Washington, D.C. An adapted form of this address appeared in the January 2020 issue of The New Criterion as “The idea of an American nation.”

Occasioned by “Trumping right along,” a review of Victor Davis Hanson's new book, “The Case for Trump,” in the March 2019 issue of The New Criterion. newcriterion.com/issues/2019/3/trumping-right-along

Our sixth annual Edmund Burke Award Gala honored historian, classicist, and scholar, Victor Davis Hanson. Listen to the complete ceremony, including remarks from Roger Kimball, James Panero, James Piereson, and a Q&A session.

“Populism and its critics” brought together preeminent conservative thinkers from both sides of the Atlantic to discuss the rise of President Donald Trump, Brexit, and the overarching populist movements that enabled both. James Piereson concludes the first section of the conference with a presentation titled “Why populism fails.”

James Piereson is president of the William E. Simon Foundation and a senior fellow at the Manhattan Institute, where he directs the Center for the American University. He has served as executive director and trustee of the John M. Olin Foundation, and has taught political science at several prominent universities. He is a frequent contributor to various journals and newspapers, including The New Criterion, Commentary, and The Weekly Standard. He is the author of Camelot and the Cultural Revolution: How the Assassination of John F. Kennedy Shattered American Liberalism. Mr. Piereson lives in New York City.

Roger Kimball, James Piereson, and Grace Glueck delivered remarks at the memorial reception for New Criterion founding editor Hilton Kramer who recently passed away. The reception took place on May 9, 2012 at the Century Club in New York.

Commemorating the fiftieth anniversary of JFK's assassination, Edward Jay Epstein reflects on Cold War politics, Castro, the CIA, Lee Harvey Oswald, and his new book, The JFK Assassination Diary: My Search For Answers to the Mystery of the Century. Includes a Q&A with the speaker and an intro by James Piereson. First broadcast 11/20/13.

James Piereson outlines the differences between the legends surrounding Kennedy and the historical facts, touching on his new book, Camelot and the Cultural Revolution. First broadcast 11/22/2013.

A brief question and answer session about JKF, his assassination, and his legacy with Roger Kimball, Fred Siegel, James Piereson, and Ira Stoll. First broadcast 11/21/2013.

One need not look further than Donald Trump’s ascendancy to the top of the GOP candidate heap to know that Americans have become disillusioned with the political establishment. James Piereson takes a look at previous political ‘revolutions’ that have already taken place in this country. Piereson tells us that another is on its way. His…

Today on The Larry Kudlow Show, Larry talks with John Cochrane, blogger of "The Grumpy Economist." Grace-Marie Turner, Co-Author of "Why Obamacare is Wrong for America" is on with Larry. Also on the show is Art Hogan, Chief Market Strategist, Wunderlich Securities and David Kotok, author of "Adventures in Muniland: A Guide to Municipal Bond Investing in the Post-Crisis Era." James Piereson, author of "Shattered Consensus: The Rise and Decline of America's Postwar Political Order"." As always, the money/politics panel with Steve Moore, O'Brien Murray, and Bill Whalen. All this and much more on The Larry Kudlow Show!

Today on The Larry Kudlow Show, Larry talks with John Cochrane, blogger of "The Grumpy Economist." Grace-Marie Turner, Co-Author of “Why Obamacare is Wrong for America" is on with Larry. Also on the show is Art Hogan, Chief Market Strategist, Wunderlich Securities and David Kotok, author of "Adventures in Muniland: A Guide to Municipal Bond Investing in the Post-Crisis Era." James Piereson, author of “Shattered Consensus: The Rise and Decline of America’s Postwar Political Order”." As always, the money/politics panel with Steve Moore, O'Brien Murray, and Bill Whalen. All this and much more on The Larry Kudlow Show!

Roger Kimball, James Piereson, and Grace Glueck delivered remarks at the memorial reception for New Criterion founding editor Hilton Kramer who recently passed away. The reception took place on May 9, 2012 at the Century Club in New York.

Host:  Jerry Johnson & Penna Dexter Guests:  Dr. Harvey Kushner, terrorism consulutant and author of “Holy War on the Home Front; and James Piereson, author of “Camelot and the Cultural Revolution: How the Assassination of John F. Kennedy Shattered American Liberalism”.