In the wake of the midterms, we’re revisiting a previous conversation with David Brooks. The political commentator, author of How to Know a Person, and staff writer for The Atlantic joins Scott to explain why he no longer recognizes the conservative movement he joined in his twenties, and how we got here. David also reflects on the over-politicization of American life, the crisis facing young men, and more.

The episode originally aired on May 1st, 2025.

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David Brooks on What Happened to American…

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