Political commentator William “Bill” Kristol has been a leading voice of conservative thought for decades. He served as Chief of Staff to Vice President Dan Quayle, and was founder of the conservative magazine, "The Weekly Standard.” Bill joins us for a wide ranging conversation where he takes on the political landscape of today, and aims his deft analysis on how the Republican Party succumbed to Donald Trump’s nativist and anti-democratic intuitions. Reflecting on the evolution of his own political philosophy, he thoughtfully explains - despite some honest differences - why he is genuinely hoping for Joe Biden’s success. Today Bill Kristol is the editor-at-large of “The Bulwark,” a news network dedicated to political analysis free of partisan loyalties or tribal prejudices.

Episode 17 - The Business of Hype with Gabrielle Bluestone

The Head and the Heart Podcast is a series of conversations exploring current affairs, ideas, and themes that shape civic and cultural life. We aim to elevate public dialogue by giving important topics a forum where the time and space exists to investigate them fully. And then asking ourselves why we believe what we believe about a subject. Are our opinions thoughtfully held, or have we been successfully marketed to? In essence, are we motivated by the head or by our hearts? The Head and the Heart is hosted by life-long friends whose on-going conversations are the inspiration for this podcast. Perry Rogers is a sports agent and brand management expert; and Ed Borgato is an investor, fund manager, and business consultant. Together, they will interview thought-leaders, politicians, journalists, authors, and other cultural figures from across the spectrum of American life. Their hope is that listeners will learn and think along side them; satisfying their curiosity, and perhaps challenging their own assumptions.