The Latter Day Lens
The Latter Day Lens
Shawn & Matt
Episode 152: Is America a Failed Empire? The Two Unpopular Parties, Labor Unions, and Finding a Latter-day Lens on Political Philosophy
1 hour 7 minutes Posted Jan 21, 2026 at 5:00 am.
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Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Matt and Shawn welcome Levi back to the podcast to tackle a range of heavy-hitting topics—from the stability of the American empire to the surprising resurgence of labor unions. The team dives deep into an op-ed by Leon Panetta, debates whether the two-party system is beyond repair, and explores a "Latter-day Lens" on political philosophies. They wrap up with a spirited discussion on whether Jesus would endorse classical liberalism, social liberalism, or libe...