# Kontrarian Korner #126 - Ron Dodson

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Published: 2026-07-01T11:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Yesterday I had Ronald Dodson back on the podcast to talk about everything that has happened since our last discussion. We talked about the recent wave of Supreme Court rulings, recent events in the Middle East, and US relations with Russia and China, among other things. He also shared his view on the path we are on, and the problems with viewing America as an economic zone. Ron publishes on The American Mind for the Claremont Institute , Responsible Statecraft , and American Reformer . You can also find Ron on Twitter and on Substack. Podcast Summary * The issues with the Supreme Court rulings, particularly with Birthright Citizenship. * How the differences between men and women impact culture and the decision making process. * Recent events in Iran, why they still hold a grudge against America, and why they still hold all the cards in the negotiations. * Why Russia is increasingly frustrated with the West’s involvement in Ukraine. * How the situation in Iran shows that the US would not be able to stop China if they made a move on Taiwan, and how he would address that with a Hong Kong style handoff. * America as an economic zone, and the importance of having a state religion. * Why the current trend will eventually lead towards “Fix It” politics. * Book Recommendations: The City and Man by Leo Strauss & The History of Political Philosophy by Leo Strauss and Joseph Cropsey. Kontrarian Korner is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.kontrariankorner.com/subscribe

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