It’s Still The Economy, Stupid
Biden’s “best economy ever,” wasn’t, and it helped Trump win
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The New Republican
Trump’s win is a victory for the new party of the multi-ethnic working class
When “That’s How It’s Always Been Done” Is a Winning Argument
A founding document that anticipated the Chinese Communist Party…
Oren Cass on Washington Journal
Oren Cass, American Compass founder and chief economist, talked about President-elect Donald Trump’s economic policy proposals and how he can create a “pro-worker” agenda.
When the Bough Breaks
And more from this week…
A Multi-Ethnic Republican Future with Henry Olsen
Henry Olsen joins to discuss how the Republican Party can use this election’s demographic earthquake to build a lasting governing majority
Oren Cass ’05 talks conservative realignment, economic policy, J.D. Vance
Oren Cass speaks with the Williams Record on American Compass and the political realignment.
Stuck in Reverse
The modern economy needs truckers more than ever, but keeps making their jobs worse
The Coming Tax Fight Will Not Be What You’re Expecting
Plus, I share my secret “19-20 Solution” to our budget crisis…
Democrats do not know how to talk to young men—and it cost them
The Harris campaign failed to engage with these voters as citizens with agency.
A Rosetta Stone for the Past Decade in American Politics
A roundup from Oren Cass about what you should be reading from across the web over the last week to better understand America
Trump Is About to Face the Choice That Dooms Many Presidencies
Oren writes for the New York Times about an unconventional step Trump can take to deliver on his promise to fight for everyday Americans
Understanding the Trump Voter with Batya Ungar-Sargon
Batya Ungar-Sargon joins to discuss the multi-ethnic working-class coalition that elected Trump and the policies that would support them
The Once and Future President
Trump won with a surprising coalition. How does he keep it?
‘Great Again’ is a Promise
Understanding Trump’s appeal, and the realignment it could portend
Revolt of the Normies
Trump’s victory is a win for everyday Americans, at the expense of the elites
Trump’s Victory and the Realignment with Michael Needham
American Compass Chairman Michael Needham joins Oren to discuss Trump’s landslide victory and the political realignment that made it possible.
Trump’s Victory Makes Clear: America Is Still America
Voters embraced Trump’s vision of American destiny over Harris’s dystopian vision of decline
In Defeat, One More Chance to Get It Right
Defending democracy is for losers (in a good way!)…
The Lie Progressives Tell Themselves About Immigration
Plus, CHIPS dips then flips, and the young men up for grabs this election…
