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Interesting Times with Ross DouthatJun 12, 2025

Trump’s Future Depends on His Immigration Crackdown

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The Right, The Hundred Year War for American Conservatism The Trumpism 2.0

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The Right, The Hundred Year War for American Conservatism

Matthew Continetti

he's also the author of the recent book, The Right, The Hundred Year War for American Conservatism, which in my humble opinion is the best recent int…

The Trumpism 2.0

Matthew Continetti

So it's a good time to talk about what Trumpism 2.0 actually represents.

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Has immigration become the new litmus test for the Republican Party? In this episode, Ross talks to Matthew Continetti, the author of “The Right: The Hundred-Year War for American Conservatism,” about the party’s shifting coalition, the defining role of immigration and how today’s right echoes its past.

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The Trumpism 2.0

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The Right, The Hundred Year War for American Conservatism

Matthew Continetti

Best for Individuals interested in American political history and conservatismOften cited around Trumpism and American conservatism

“He's also the author of the recent book, The Right, The Hundred Year War for American Conservatism, which in my humble opinion is the best recent intellectual history of the American right.”

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Sentiment: Highly Recommended

Trigger: Trumpism and American conservatism

For: Individuals interested in American political history and conservatism

Key quote: “he's also the author of the recent book, The Right, The Hundred Year War for American Conservatism, which in my humble opinion is the best recent intellectual history of the American right.”

The host mentions 'The Right, The Hundred Year War for American Conservatism' to highlight its significance in understanding contemporary conservatism and Trumpism. He considers it the best recent intellectual history of the American right, making it a valuable resource for the discussion at hand.

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The Trumpism 2.0

Matthew Continetti

Best for Political analysts and those interested in contemporary conservatismOften cited around Trumpism and conservatism

“Matthew Continetti is a scholar at the American Enterprise Institute and he's the author of the book, The Trumpism 2.0.”

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Sentiment: Deep Dive

Trigger: Trumpism and conservatism

For: Political analysts and those interested in contemporary conservatism

Key quote: “So it's a good time to talk about what Trumpism 2.0 actually represents.”

The host mentions 'The Trumpism 2.0' to explore the evolving nature of Trumpism and its distinction from traditional conservatism. This discussion is timely given recent political events and the changing dynamics within the Republican coalition.

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