Paul Cantor on Literature and Liberty
In his third conversation with Bill Kristol, Paul Cantor focuses on works of literature—plays, short stories, and novels—that deepen our understanding of the characteristics and challenges of politica...
15 Aug 20161h 26min
Spencer Abraham and Jay Cost on the 2016 Presidential Race
In their third "state of the 2016 race" conversation, Kristol, Abraham, Cost discuss how to think about the 2016 presidential race and consider whether the frequently underestimated Trump could win. T...
3 Aug 20161h 23min
Harvey Mansfield on America’s Constitutional Soul
The ninth in our ongoing series with Harvard professor Harvey Mansfield focuses on the Constitution and what Mansfield calls “America’s Constitutional Soul.” In this conversation, Mansfield discusses ...
1 Aug 201656min
Jonah Goldberg on Donald Trump’s Candidacy, Liberalism, and Conservatism
Jonah Goldberg is a senior editor at National Review and a best-selling author and political commentator. In this conversation, Goldberg and Kristol reflect on Trump's candidacy and its meaning for co...
18 Juli 20161h 32min
General David Petraeus on American Leadership in the World
In his second conversation with Bill, General Petraeus makes the case for continued American leadership in the world. Drawing on his experiences in command in Iraq and Afghanistan, Gen. Petraeus expla...
5 Juli 20161h 9min
Garry Kasparov on American Politics Today
Garry Kasparov’s third conversation with Bill Kristol focuses on American politics and the 2016 Presidential race. Kasparov argues that the Donald Trump and Bernie Sanders candidacies offer interestin...
20 Juni 201659min
James Ceaser on the New Progressivism
University of Virginia politics professor James Ceaser discusses the intellectual roots of contemporary progressivism and the role of progressivism in our politics today. Ceaser compares the new progr...
6 Juni 20161h 20min
Peter Thiel on the Global Economy, Technology, and Artificial Intelligence
In this wide-ranging conversation, his second on "Conversations with Bill Kristol," business founder and investor Peter Thiel discusses the global economy, the state of technology, and the future of c...
22 Maj 20161h 23min
