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God and Man at Yale

William F. Buckley

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Pod Save America

It was mentioned briefly as a book that some 'super nerds' in the Republican party might still read, seemingly as a way of suggesting a very small group of people remained intellectually curious within the party.

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And I just, I don't know. I mean, sure, I guess like on the margins, like Donald Trump's not bringing in excited new young people. So I guess that's a positive. But I would say on the negative side is...

— Episode: Did Trump's Iowa win change anything?

Episode: Did Trump's Iowa win change anything?

It was mentioned briefly as a book that some 'super nerds' in the Republican party might still read, seemingly as a way of suggesting a very small group of people remained intellectually curious within the party.

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And I just, I don't know. I mean, sure, I guess like on the margins, like Donald Trump's not bringing in excited new young people. So I guess that's a positive. But I would say on the negative side is that the young people who are showing up now to Republican events, like they are opting in because they like Donald Trump with the exception of like a handful of super nerds, you know, who are still like reading God and Man at Yale.

Episode: Did Trump's Iowa win change anything?

It was mentioned as a book that 'super nerds' might still be reading, implying that it's not mainstream within the Republican party anymore.

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And I just, I don't know. I mean, sure, I guess like on the margins, like Donald Trump's not bringing in excited new young people. So I guess that's a positive. But I would say on the negative side is that the young people who are showing up now to Republican events, like they are opting in because they like Donald Trump with the exception of like a handful of super nerds, you know, who are still like reading God and Man at Yale.

Rachel Maddow Presents: Ultra

The book was noted as a newly released work that illustrated William F. Buckley Jr.'s growing influence on the political right, and it was mentioned as a point of interest during the episode. The hosts referenced it in the context of Buckley's rising prominence without offering a strong endorsement.

Episode: Episode 7: Mobilized

It had recently been published, and was mentioned as a point of interest for the growing influence of William F. Buckley Jr. on the right.

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And he's here alongside James Madol, the National Renaissance Party leader. He's just published something too, something titled Adolf Hitler, the George Washington of Europe.

The Bulwark Podcast

The speaker mentioned this book as William F. Buckley's first book, noting that the conservative critique of higher education has been ongoing for a long time.

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I should remind people that William, I believe, was William F. Buckley's first book ever, was God and Man at Yale.

— Episode: Tom Nichols: Claudine Gay Had to Go

Episode: Tom Nichols: Claudine Gay Had to Go

The speaker mentioned this book as William F. Buckley's first book, noting that the conservative critique of higher education has been ongoing for a long time.

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I should remind people that William, I believe, was William F. Buckley's first book ever, was God and Man at Yale.

The Rubin Report

Referenced as an "ur-text" for many small c conservatives, the book was mentioned as highlighting issues within higher education that have persisted for decades.

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It's written in 1950 or 51 or 52. It's very early 50s. That's 70 years ago.

— Episode: Is This the Future of Higher Education &...

Episode: Is This the Future of Higher Education & College?...

Referenced as an "ur-text" for many small c conservatives, the book was mentioned as highlighting issues within higher education that have persisted for decades.

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It's written in 1950 or 51 or 52. It's very early 50s. That's 70 years ago.

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