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How William F. Buckley Invented Modern Conservatism

Podcast: Cornell Keynotes
Published: Oct 29, 2025
Duration seconds: 4850
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Summary

Journalist Sam Tanenhaus discusses his authorized biography of conservative intellectual William F. Buckley Jr., exploring how Buckley transformed American conservatism from 1950-1980 and examining his legacy's relevance to today.