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The Serve to Lead podcast includes conversations with a range of thinkers and doers on major issues of the day. The common theme is advancing our shared American national identity and narrative. James Strock writes ‘The New Nationalist’ at Substack.

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  • R.R. Reno | 'Return of the Strong Gods: Nationalism, Populism, and the Future of the West'

    R.R. Reno | 'Return of the Strong Gods: Nationalism, Populism, and the Future of the West'
    Jan 30 2026
    From Israel and Palestine to Ukraine and Russia, from China to the various European Union member states, nationalism is surging.The UK Brexit referendum of 2016, followed by Donald Trump’s shock victory in the US presidential election, were milestones in a new populist moment. Nationalism is a defining aspect of the ongoing disruption of transnational elites and centrist consensus.R.R. Reno is highly respected, widely recognized commentator in these historic developments. His important book, Return of the Strong Gods: Nationalism, Populism, and the Future of the West, places these phenomena in a historical and philosophical context. Reno is a graceful writer, rendering complex issues accessible and compellingly readable.Reno has an unusual talent: he can provoke as he persuades. He makes you think. Recently he wrote approvingly of “The Lessons of Woodrow Wilson.” Wilson has become a political orphan, disregarded by the contemporary left and right. Reno reminds us that Wilson’s thought on American national solidarity holds lessons for our time.A recent opinion piece by Ross Douthat, “Trump’s Second Term Has Ended the Conservative Era,” posits the possibility that nationalism will endure after the tumult of our moment subsides. Reno scouted this path long before.In this episode of the Serve to Lead podcast, Rusty Reno discusses his book, and shares his highly informed take on the new nationalism in our midst.Publisher’s Summary"Return of the Strong Gods...is a thoughtful contribution to American political debate. It is incisively written and full of modern observations. Mr. Reno explains, better than any book I can remember, the present-day progressive's paranoid fear of fascism and neurotic determination to ferret out racism where none exists." —The Wall Street Journal”This is among the most arresting books I’ve read in the past decade: eloquent and powerful in its genealogy of our culture’s problems, but also a hymn, in the author’s words, to ‘a shared love of self-government and civic honor,’ sustained by political honesty and ennobled by religious faith; in other words, a compelling call to public sanity.” —Charles J. Chaput, O.F.M. Cap., former Archbishop of PhiladelphiaAfter the staggering slaughter of back-to-back world wars, the West embraced the ideal of the “open society.” The promise: By liberating ourselves from the old attachments to nation, clan, and religion that had fueled centuries of violence, we could build a prosperous world without borders, freed from dogmas and managed by experts.But the populism and nationalism that are upending politics in America and Europe are a sign that after three generations, the postwar consensus is breaking down. With compelling insight, R. R. Reno argues that we are witnessing the return of the “strong gods”—the powerful loyalties that bind men to their homeland and to one another.Reacting to the calamitous first half of the twentieth century, our political, cultural, and financial elites promoted open borders, open markets, and open minds. But this never-ending project of openness has hardened into a set of anti-dogmatic dogmas which destroy the social solidarity rooted in family, faith, and nation. While they worry about the return of fascism, our societies are dissolving.But man will not tolerate social dissolution indefinitely. He longs to be part of a “we”—the fruit of shared loves—which gives his life meaning. The strong gods will return, Reno warns, in one form or another. Our task is to attend to those that, appealing to our reason as well as our hearts, inspire the best of our traditions. Otherwise, we shall invite the darker gods whose return our open society was intended to forestall.About the AuthorR. R. Reno, the editor of First Things, a journal of religion and public life, serves on the board of advisers of the Edmund Burke Foundation, the sponsor of the National Conservatism Conference. After earning his doctorate in religious studies from Yale, he taught theology at Creighton University for twenty years. His books include Genesis: A Theological Commentary, Fighting the Noonday Devil, and Resurrecting the Idea of a Christian Society. He lives with his wife in New York City.The New Nationalist™ is an independent, non-partisan publication advocating political reform. Your support makes this project possible and is greatly appreciated. Get full access to The New Nationalist™ at jamesstrock.substack.com/subscribe
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  • David S. Brown | 'In the Arena: Theodore Roosevelt in War, Peace, and Revolution'

    David S. Brown | 'In the Arena: Theodore Roosevelt in War, Peace, and Revolution'
    Dec 23 2025
    David S. Brown is a prolific author who applies academic rigor and a literary sensibility to illuminate key moments and personalities through American history.His highly praised new book, In the Arena: Theodore Roosevelt in War, Peace, and Revolution, analyzes a leader like no other in a time very much like our own.In this wide-ranging discussion, Brown analyzes Roosevelt’s “complex” mix of conservative and radical views, his protean personality, and how we can apply history to the challenges of our time.Publisher’s SummaryFrom acclaimed historian and author of the “marvelous” (The New York Times Book Review) The Last American Aristocrat comes a captivating new biography of Teddy Roosevelt, exploring the life of America’s 26th president and his pivotal role in shaping the dawn of the American Century.Theodore Roosevelt was one of America’s most fascinating presidents—a complex man both publicly and privately. In this sweeping biography, historian David S. Brown takes us on an electrifying journey through Theodore Roosevelt’s life—from his privileged New York upbringing to his transformative presidency that reshaped America’s role on the global stage.In the Arena vividly brings Roosevelt to life as a man of striking contradictions: a rugged outdoorsman with a love for books, a war hero who earned a Nobel Peace Prize, and a larger-than-life figure whose energy seemed boundless. Through compelling storytelling and meticulous research, Brown explores the pivotal moments that forged Roosevelt’s indomitable spirit, from battling childhood asthma to witnessing the deaths of both his mother and his wife on the same day, to wrangling cattle in the West and preserving 150 million acres of national land.Challenging traditional views, In the Arena offers a fresh perspective on Roosevelt’s groundbreaking political legacy, including his Square Deal policies that laid the groundwork for modern social welfare programs. It also unpacks his bold foreign policy, which expanded America’s global influence and set the stage for its rise as a world power. Brown argues that Roosevelt’s charisma and performative presidency helped bridge the old Victorian values with the new industrial age, capturing the attention of the middle-class and making him a leader that the people loved.Drawing comparisons to works like David McCullough’s Mornings on Horseback, Brown’s narrative stands out for its rich detail and sharp insights. More than just an account of a presidency—it’s an exploration of a life lived on the edge of greatness and is a must-read for anyone who wants to better understand this critical period of American history.Critical Acclaim“[Brown] portrays our 26th president fully, covering his maverick spirit as a soldier and statesman, but also the lifelong racism that influenced some of his policies.” —Bethanne Patrick, The Los Angeles Times“In the Arena gives us what no other book on Theodore Roosevelt has accomplished: critical perspective relevant for today. Written with heart and superlative skill, David S. Brown details the personal experiences that molded Roosevelt, and in turn shaped the future of domestic and global politics. Brown is a fearless biographer, unafraid to dive into the contradictions and dark moments that make up the complexity of Roosevelt’s life and legacy. Brimming with insight, In the Arena brilliantly weaves together an intimate portrait of Roosevelt with the fate of the United States.” —Nathalia Holt, New York Times bestselling author of Rise of the Rocket Girls and The Beast in the Clouds“Following his splendid biography of Andrew Jackson, David S. Brown turns to that other great Disruptor-in-Chief, Theodore Roosevelt, and the result is a masterful new life of the 26th president. Elegantly written and smartly paced, In the Arena unpacks the brilliance and bluster—and compassion and cruelty—that made TR the dizzying force he was. Brown is a cool customer of a biographer; he doesn’t get seduced by TR’s many charms, but he doesn’t succumb to easy censure, either. What he does, instead, is very deftly place TR among the events that shaped the man and his nation as they charged headlong into the 20th century. This book is as illuminating as it is entertaining, and as timely—given current American disruptions—as it is both of those.” —Jim Rasenberger, author of Revolver: Sam Colt and the Six-Shooter That Changed America“A study of Theodore Roosevelt that doesn’t shy from the less palatable sides of his views and character.” —Kirkus Reviews“A magnificent book that puts Theodore Roosevelt back into the context of his times while revealing his relevance to our own. With the energy that brought the Rough Rider to the heights of both San Juan and American politics, David S. Brown packs this great American story into a one-volume biography for the ages.” —Jonathan Horn, author of The Fate of the Generals: MacArthur, ...
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  • Philip K Howard-3 | 'Saving Can-Do: How to Revive the Spirit of America'

    Philip K Howard-3 | 'Saving Can-Do: How to Revive the Spirit of America'
    Oct 23 2025

    PHILIP K. HOWARD is a distinguished lawyer, best-selling author, and proven civic leader. He is chair of Common Good, a nonpartisan organization aimed at simplifying government.

    In his new book, Saving Can-Do: How to Revive the Spirit of America, Howard untangles the gordian knot of populism and broken governance seizing up the American experiment as we approach our 250th anniversary.



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