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Wilfred M. McClay, the Victor Davis Hanson Chair of Classical History and Western Civilization at Hillsdale College, joins Spencer to discuss the virtues and the public perception of the Midwest. Professor McClay illuminates the “reservoir of idealism” hidden away in the Midwest’s often-unexplored but fascinating history. Plus: a deep dive into why the Midwest is so misunderstood.
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Deep States
The old Midwest was a place animated by the belief that a self-governing republic is the best regime for man.