#46 Marco Navarro-Genie: Red Toryism, Canadian Identity, and the Role of Conservatism

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Marco packages powerful barbs in (slightly) softened academic polish. It makes his writing and speaking fun to consume and hard to forget.

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AI summary:

Special guest Dr. Marco Navarro-Genie, VP of Research at Frontier Center for Public Policy and founding president of the Haultain Research Institute, delves deep into Canadian political thought and identity. The conversation spans topics including Red Toryism, Michael Oakeshott, Mark Carney's political influence, and the evolving notions of conservatism. Dr. Navarro-Genie also critiques the idea of rationalism in politics and touches on the impact of technology and progressivism on modern society. Throughout, the episode offers insights into the complexities of Canadian national identity and the challenges facing conservatism today.

00:00 Introduction and Opening Thoughts

00:17 The Conservative Disposition

01:45 Guest Introduction: Dr. Marco Navarro Genie

02:21 Discussion on Red Toryism

02:55 Fragment Theory and Canadian Identity

17:24 Critique of Mark Carney

20:01 Defending Michael Oakeshott

25:40 Rationalism in Politics

34:32 Exploring Rationalism and Metaphysical Abstractions

35:34 The Importance of Experience in Politics

40:40 The Role of Government According to Oakeshott

42:18 Debating Oakeshott's Neutrality and Proceduralism

49:33 Understanding Leo Strauss and His Influence

01:00:58 The Future of Conservatism and Society

01:06:37 Concluding Thoughts and Reflections