America 250: Go Big or Go Home ft. Matthew Mehan
Associate Dean of Hillsdale’s graduate school of government Matthew Mehan joins the guys to discuss his latest work, The American Book of Fables. It’s a richly illustrated tour through the nation’s wonders, celebrating America in thirteen tales for the whole family. Then, updates from the midterms: Trump endorses Ken Paxton against John Cornyn in the Republican Senate primary in Texas, Kentucky representative Thomas Massie faces off with Trump pick Ed Gallrein, and more!
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Chapters
00:00 Introductions
00:43 The American Book of Fables
21:45 Making of Art and Text
28:58 Book Tour Dates and Events
35:45 Midterm Updates
50:42 Mike Pence and the Right
57:45 Closing Remarks
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Video Summary
AI GeneratedMatthew Meehan discusses his new work, *The American Book of Fables*, a family heirloom designed for the U.S. 250th anniversary. The book blends geography, folklore, and political philosophy to instill Republican virtues. The conversation also transitions into an analysis of the current transformation of the Republican Party, the influence of Donald Trump, and the decline of traditional political prudence.