A Vindication of Politics

The latest installment in an ongoing interview series with senior editor Mark Bauerlein. In this episode, Mark is joined by Matthew Wright to discuss Wright’s new book A Vindication of Politics: On the Common Good and Human Flourishing.

The conversation is embedded below. For your long-term convenience, follow us on SoundCloud or subscribe via iTunesGoogle Play, or Stitcher.

Photo courtesy of 207/NEWS CENTER Maine.

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