Intelligent Statecraft and the Failure of the Elites

We discuss Americans’ suspicion of experts, its connection to elite institutions, and its application to creating a sensible intelligence-gathering regime, guided by the writings of the late Dr. Angelo Codevilla.

Matt Parks and David Corbin explore the ideas behind today's headlines.

Opening and closing music from “2020 Vision (Worse than Blind)” by Fred Lancia. Used with permission.

Opening (0:53) - We discuss plans for Thanksgiving.

The Failure of the Elites (1:58) - We discuss the sources of American discontent with the nation’s experts and elite institutions.  Links: CBS Presidential Transition Poll David Brooks; Rush Limbaugh and Angelo Codevilla; Trump OMB Director on firing federal employees.

Intelligent Intelligence: (20:58) - We discuss the key elements of a sensible intelligence regime from the writings of Dr. Angelo Codevilla. Links: Paul Seabury and Angelo Codevilla, War: Ends and Means; Angelo Codevilla, Informing Statecraft;; Angelo Codevilla, Advice to War Presidents.  

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Matt Parks and David Corbin both taught politics at The King’s College in New York City and have written together on reviving American republicanism, The Federalist, and Democracy in America. All views expressed in this podcast are those of the speaker and not necessarily those of their present or former employers.