In The Trenches Podcast
97 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 years ago - ★★★★ - 9 ratingsTwo young conservatives having conversations with people who are in the arena of ideas.
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Episodes
Episode 42: The Media, The 2020 Election and Never Trump w/ Jay Caruso
July 31, 2020 17:38 - 1 hour - 63 MBIn this episode, Seth and Cal sat down with Jay Caruso, who is the Managing editor of Washington Examiner, to get his perspective about the media today, the upcoming election, and the Never Trump movement. Enjoy!
Episode 41: A Fourth of July Special with Glenn Ellmers
July 03, 2020 17:33 - 59 minutes - 54.6 MBIn this episode, Seth Root sits down with Glenn Ellmers where they talk about one of Lincoln's most beautiful speeches, called the Electric Cord Speech. Enjoy!
Episode 40: Patriotic Films and REBELLER
June 30, 2020 17:44 - 57 minutes - 52.9 MBSeth and Cal are back! In this episode, both hosts decided to talk about some of their favorite patriotic movies such as Patton, Red Dawn, Air Force One and Glory. They also talk about some of their favorite REBELLER articles which is sadly shutting down. Anyway, enjoy this episode!
Episode 39: Race and Protest with Suan Sonna
June 26, 2020 13:00 - 1 hour - 86.1 MBIn this episode, Cal Davenport talks to Suan Sonna, who was our first ever guest on this podcast, about racism in America. Enjoy!
Episode 38: The Statesmanship of The Gipper with Steve Hayward
June 16, 2020 16:00 - 58 minutes - 53.6 MBReturning as our guest this week is Steve Hayward where we talk to him about one of the greatest American Statesman of the 20th Century, Ronald Reagan! Enjoy!
Episode 37: Is there Systemic Racial Bias? An Interview with Hannah Cox
June 08, 2020 19:28 - 36 minutes - 33.3 MBIn this episode, Cal Davenport talks with Hannah Cox about whether there is systemic racial bias in America or not. Enjoy!
Episode 36: The Statesmanship of Abraham Lincoln with Glenn Ellmers
May 29, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 59.8 MBIn today's episode, Seth talks to Glenn Ellmers, a Visiting Scholar at the Van Andel Graduate School of Government at Hillsdale College, about the Statesmanship of Abraham Lincoln! We hope you enjoy!
Episode 35: Interview with Josh Lewis of Saving Elephants
May 22, 2020 22:08 - 1 hour - 56.5 MBIn this episode we have Josh Lewis, who is a blogger for Saving Elephants, on the program to discuss the conservative movement today. Enjoy!
Episode 34: The Statesmanship of George Washington with Richard Brookhiser
May 13, 2020 20:57 - 33 minutes - 30.3 MBIn this episode, Seth talks to National Review's own Richard Brookhiser about America's greatest Founding Father, George Washington! Brookhiser, as many of our listeners know, is a prolific author that has written many books about America's Founding Fathers such as Gouverneur Morris, James Madison, Alexander Hamilton and John Marshall. So with that, enjoy!
Episode 33: The Statesmanship of James Madison with Jay Cost
April 13, 2020 11:00 - 54 minutes - 50.3 MBIn this episode, Seth Root and Cal Davenport had a conversation with Jay Cost, author of Price of Greatness: Alexander Hamilton, James Madison and the Creation of American Oligarchy, about the statesmanship of James Madison! Enjoy!
Episode 32: Flying Solo
April 07, 2020 11:30 - 22 minutes - 20.6 MBIn this short episode, Seth Root goes solo and talks about why he is disgruntled with the Never Trump Movement these days and about what movies and TV shows you all should watch while staying home. Enjoy!
Episode 31: The Woke Campus Culture & The Nuclear Family
March 27, 2020 19:29 - 38 minutes - 34.9 MBIn this episode, Seth Root and J Cal Davenport had the opportunity to talk to Ken Ruettgers. He is a sociologist at Central Oregon Community College, an author, and a former Green Bay Packer. We talk to him about the woke campus culture and also about his book on the nuclear family. Enjoy!
Episode 30: Super Tuesday and Morality vs Libertarianism
March 10, 2020 11:30 - 51 minutes - 47 MBIn this episode, Cal Davenport and Seth Root talk about the Democratic presidential race and also about David French's article about not banning smut. Enjoy!
Episode 29: The Work of Sir Roger Scruton with Dr. Samuel Gregg
February 28, 2020 20:42 - 42 minutes - 38.9 MBIn this episode, J Cal talks with Dr. Samuel Gregg about the work of Sir Roger Scruton. Enjoy!
Episode 28: A Glance at Abraham Lincoln with Steve Hayward
February 20, 2020 11:00 - 39 minutes - 36 MBIn this episode, Seth talks with Steve Hayward about one of the greatest American Presidents, Abraham Lincoln. Enjoy!
Episode 27: The War Powers Resolution Unconstitutionality with Josh Hammer
February 12, 2020 11:00 - 38 minutes - 35.5 MBIn this episode of In the Trenches Podcast, Cal and Seth talked to the Editor-at-Large of the Daily Wire, Josh Hammer, about the unconstitutionality of the War Powers Resolution, about impeachment and about the pro-life movement. Enjoy! Shownotes: Josh Hammer on War Powers Resolution Josh Hammer on Roe v Wade being like the Dred Scott decision Using the 14th amendment to protect life
Episode 26: The Pro-Life Movement with Kimberly Ross
January 31, 2020 17:58 - 40 minutes - 37.2 MBIn this episode, Cal and Seth have a conversation with Kimberly Ross, who is contributor to the Washington Examiner, about the Pro-Life Movement. Enjoy!
Episode 25.5: Orson Scott Card on Writing Part 2
January 18, 2020 10:45 - 58 minutes - 53.2 MBContinuing the conversation with Orson Scott Card, Seth and Cal ask Mr. Card about his future plans, where his ideas come from and some of his themes from his books. Download and enjoy!
Episode 25: Orson Scott Card on Writing Part 1
January 14, 2020 11:30 - 51 minutes - 70.7 MBFor our 25th episode, Cal Davenport and Seth had the great honor of interviewing Orson Scott Card who has written many phenomenal books such as Mithermages series, the Ender series, Alvin Maker series and also the book Lost and Found. We talk about Card's writing approach, some of his themes in his books and other great topics. Enjoy!
Episode 25: Orson Scott Card on Writing Part1
January 14, 2020 11:30 - 51 minutes - 70.2 MBFor our 25th episode, Cal Davenport and Seth had the great honor of interviewing Orson Scott Card who has written many phenomenal books such as Mithermages series, the Ender series, Alvin Maker series and also the book Lost and Found. We talk about Card's writing approach, some of his themes in his books and other great topics. Enjoy!
Episode 24: The Year in Review
January 04, 2020 17:27 - 1 hour - 107 MBIn this episode, Cal Davenport and his co-host, Seth Root, talk about the moments of 2019. We talk about the best books, the best movies and also talk about the biggest political moment in 2019. Enjoy!
Episode 23: Thanksgiving, Harris and Trump
December 18, 2019 11:00 - 29 minutes - 40.1 MBIn this episode, Seth and Cal Davenport talk about their Thanksgiving, about Kamala Harris dropping out and about a recent poll that showed Republicans saying that Trump was a better President than Lincoln! Enjoy!
Episode 22: Politics and Relationships
December 05, 2019 11:00 - 27 minutes - 37.5 MBIn this episode, Cal Davenport and his wife talk about how to talk about politics when you are in a relationship. Enjoy!
Episode 21: The Alt-Right, Rubio's Common Good Capitalism, and Disney Plus
November 25, 2019 15:54 - 1 hour - 92.1 MBIn this episode, J.Cal Davenport and Seth Root discuss the Alt-right, who have been going to YAF and Turning Point events to protest them, Rubio's speech about coming good Capitalism, the response to our last episode, and also Disney Plus. Enjoy!
Episode 20: The Straussian Civil War with Steve Hayward
November 13, 2019 17:12 - 56 minutes - 77.5 MBIn our 20th episode of the In The Trenches Podcast, Cal Davenport and Seth Root bring back Steve Hayward to talk about the Straussian Civil Wars. We hope you all enjoy!
Episode 19: Halloween, The Democratic Presidential Race and Martian Scorsese
November 07, 2019 16:24 - 57 minutes - 79.5 MBIn this episode, Cal and Seth sit down to talk about Halloween and what they think is the best Halloween film. They also talk about the Democratic Presidential race and lastly, they talk about Scorsese's comments about Marvel. Enjoy!
Episode 19: Halloween, The Democratic Presidential Race and Martin Scorsese
November 07, 2019 16:24 - 57 minutes - 79.5 MBIn this episode, Cal and Seth sit down to talk about Halloween and what they think is the best Halloween film. They also talk about the Democratic Presidential race and lastly, they talk about Scorsese's comments about Marvel. Enjoy!
Episode 18: Reason, Faith, and the Struggle for Western Civilization with Samuel Gregg
October 23, 2019 10:30 - 1 hour - 105 MBIn this episode, both Seth Root and J. Cal Davenport talk to the Director of Research at Acton Institute, Samuel Gregg! Dr. Gregg recently wrote a fantastic book called Reason, Faith, and the Struggle for Western Civilization and so, both Seth and Cal talk to him about his book and about Edmund Burke. Enjoy!
Episode 17: Syria, the Democratic Debate and the NBA with Resurgent Writer Chris Queen
October 19, 2019 15:54 - 45 minutes - 63.1 MBIn this episode, Seth Root talks to fellow Resurgent writer Chris Queen about Trump's decision to pull out of Syria, about the democratic debate and about the NBA/China fiasco. Enjoy!
Episode 16: National Review talk with David Frisk
October 08, 2019 11:00 - 55 minutes - 76.2 MBIn the latest episode, Seth Root and J. Cal Davenport talk to Alexander Hamilton Institute scholar David Frisk about Bill Buckley, National Review and fusionism. Enjoy!
Episode 15: Beto, Kavanaugh & French vs Ahmari Debate
October 04, 2019 17:11 - 53 minutes - 73.6 MBToday on the podcast, Seth and J.Cal Davenport talk about Beto's support for gun confiscation, about the fairly recent but bogus allegations against Kavanaugh and lastly, they talk about the ongoing battle between French and Ahmari. Enjoy!
Episode 14: Leo Strauss talk with Steve Hayward
September 23, 2019 11:00 - 44 minutes - 61.4 MBIn this episode, Seth Root talks to Steve Hayward about Leo Strauss and his work on historicism, esoteric writing, and about reason and revelation. Download and listen! Also, please subscribe and leave a review!
Episode 13: A Constitution Day Special with Judge Clint Bolick
September 13, 2019 11:00 - 59 minutes - 81.8 MBIn this episode, J Cal Davenport and his co-host, Seth Root, invite Arizona Supreme Court Judge Clint Bolick on the podcast to talk about the Constitution! We talk about how America got the Constitution, we talk about the connection between the Declaration and the Constitution, and we talk about judicial engagement vs judicial restraint. Enjoy!
Episode 12: Interview with Kevin Boyd
August 29, 2019 11:00 - 56 minutes - 78 MBIn our 12th episode, Seth and J. Cal Davenport talked to Kevin Boyd, host of Boyd Where Prohibited, where we talk about Libertarianism! Enjoy!
Episode 11: Titus Strikes Back!
August 21, 2019 16:17 - 1 hour - 91.6 MBOnce again, Seth is without a co-host. All because J. Cal Davenport got married! So in this episode, Seth brought Titus back to talk about movies! And just like Empire Strikes Back, this episode is better than the last! Enjoy!
Episode 10.5: Interview with John Howting Part 2
August 12, 2019 16:27 - 48 minutes - 66 MBThis is part 2 of our interview with John Howting. Here we talk a little bit about the Sohrab Ahmari's piece about Frenchism and also other things. Enjoy!
Episode 10: Interview with John Howting Part 1
August 05, 2019 15:35 - 40 minutes - 55 MBIn this episode, Seth Root and J Cal Davenport talk to John Howting who writes for First Things about a article he wrote about piety and trade. The conversation went a little long and so, for the first time, we broke it up in two parts! I hope you enjoy!
Episode 9: Interview with Jay Caruso
July 29, 2019 15:22 - 57 minutes - 79.4 MBIn our 9th episode, the In the Trenches hosts welcome Jay Caruso! He is the editor of the Washington Examiner, and today we talk to him about the political climate today, abortion and his own podcast, the Fifth Estate. Enjoy!
Episode 8: Conservation, Hunting and Guns with Gabriella Hoffman
July 22, 2019 14:28 - 1 hour - 91.5 MBIn this episode, J Cal Davenport and Seth Root talk to a fellow colleague of The Resurgent, Gabriella Hoffman, about her passion for conservation, hunting, fishing and guns. I hope you enjoy!
Episode 7: 270 to Win
July 15, 2019 17:19 - 39 minutes - 54.7 MBIn this episode, J. Cal Davenport and Seth Root decide to talk a little about the Electoral College. They talk about its history, the calls for it abolition and why conservatives should defend the Electoral College.
Episode 6: Movies with Titus Techera
July 08, 2019 14:13 - 50 minutes - 69.4 MBIn this episode, Seth Root is flying solo. His partner in crime, J Cal Davenport, is indisposed. Have no fear though because Titus Techera who is the Executive Director of American Cinema Foundation and host of ACF Podcast, saves the day and talks with Seth about movies! Enjoy!
Episode 5.5: Fourth of July Special with Erik Root Part 2
July 05, 2019 16:49 - 48 minutes - 67.2 MBContinuing our conversation with Erik Root, we talk a little bit more about the Declaration and then we talk little about the political thought of Abraham Lincoln and his defense of the Declaration.
Episode 5: Fourth of July Special with Erik Root Part 1
July 04, 2019 10:45 - 45 minutes - 62.7 MBHello and welcome to a very special edition of In The Trenches Podcast! In today's episode, J Cal Davenport and Seth Root talk with Seth's father, Erik Root, about the Declaration of Independence and Abraham Lincoln's defense of the Declaration. Enjoy!
Episode 4: Interview with Steve Hayward
July 01, 2019 15:06 - 1 hour - 85 MBIn this episode, J. Cal Davenport and Seth Root welcome Steve Hayward on the program to talk about the state of Higher Education, the First Things manifesto and lastly, about reason and revelation. Enjoy!
Episode 3: Interview with Suan Sonna
June 26, 2019 11:05 - 1 hour - 88.3 MBIn our first ever interview on the In the Trenches Podcast, J Cal Davenport and Seth Root talk with Suan Sonna about his Facebook page, Intellectual Conservatism, and how he became a conservative. We also talk about young conservatives today and about what is the best way for conservatives to attract young people. Enjoy! Shownotes: Buy Yuval Levin's book, the Great Debate, here!
Episode 2: The John Adams Episode
June 26, 2019 11:00 - 55 minutes - 75.9 MBIn our second episode, J Cal Davenport and Seth Root talk about conservatives and how some former Never Trumpers have endorsed Trump in 2020. We also talk about the Democrats and who seems to be more likely to defeat President Trump in the general election. Shownotes: Erick Erickson endorsed Trump ahead of the 2020 election Warren Harding 1920 campaign to return to normalcy
Episode 1: Allow Us to Introduce Ourselves
June 22, 2019 17:55 - 24 minutes - 33.1 MBHello and welcome to the inaugural episode of In The Trenches Podcast. In this episode the hosts, J. Cal Davenport and Seth Root, introduce themselves and talk about what this podcast is all about. Enjoy!