In this week’s podcast, Geoffrey Kabaservice, Vice President of Political Studies at the Niskanen Center, joins me to discuss the implications of the disappearance of moderate Republicans.
Kabaservice is the author of Rule and Ruin: The Downfall of Moderation and the Destruction of the Republican Party, From Eisenhower to the Tea Party. We also discuss his book The Guardians: Kingman Brewster, His Circle, and the Rise of the Liberal Establishment.
In this episode, he charts the decline of moderate Republicanism, tracing the transformation of the GOP from the era of Dwight Eisenhower to the rise of Ronald Reagan, the Tea Party, and beyond. Why did moderate Republicans fade from prominence? What role did populism play in reshaping the party? And is there a future for pragmatic, effective governance in today’s polarized America? This conversation explores the historical shifts, key figures, and structural challenges facing the Republican Party, offering insights for anyone interested in American political history.
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