I enjoy Will’s long form writing, but an hour and 45 minutes is far too long for these types of discussions, with too much rambling dialogue. The podcast includes many interesting and important topics that could use some editorial attention.

This is a decent podcast, but Will is talking at least 50% more than his guests, which doesn’t make any sense. Half of the podcast on Reactionary Conservatism was Laura trying to get a word in edge-wise. And she was making better points! So painful.

So thoughtful and informed about a critical issue-the roots and illiberal ideologies—that touches on philosophy, modernism and anti modernism, party politics, critical theory in higher ed, literature (Moby Dick is my favorite novel too!)

Wilkinson has probably been the best influence for my politics over the past decade.