Meritocracy or Die | Commentary

Can we rely on reason alone to make sense of the world, or is there more to the story? This episode unpacks the limits of science, the role of faith, and why understanding life’s biggest questions might require looking beyond logic.

How Donald Trump won in a shocking landslide victory. Matt Purple, journalist and author, shares why Americans are turning against woke ideologies, big tech censorship, and endless wars. Did faith influence the outcome of this election? What will happen to Trump's convictions and ongoing court hearings? Matt talks about his book, Decline from the Top: Snapshots From America's Crisis and Glimmers of Hope.

Lawyer Leighton Grey talks about why we’re so drawn to imagining “perfect worlds”—whether it’s kids with imaginary friends or adults dreaming of ideal societies. From visions of a class-free society to life without government interference, we look at how these dreams measure up in real life and what they reveal about our ideas of happiness and freedom.

There's more of a connection between science and faith than you'd think. Author and podcaster Spencer Klavan is on the show today. He's the son of Andrew Klavan and the host of the Andrew Klavan show on Daily Wire. Spencer and Leighton talk about his new book, Light of the Mind, Light of the World, his podcast, and his close relationship with his father.

Lawyer Leighton Grey reveals how so-called "experts" are shaping more and more of our everyday choices—from what we eat to how we live—and whether it’s really helping or holding us back. Are we over-relying on these distant voices and losing trust in our own instincts and common sense?

Having served in the White House, Tevi Troy, shares what a Trump win would mean for Israel and the conflict in the Middle East. Tevi explains how antisemitism rose to the levels we're seeing today and if it'll get worse. And will Elon Musk's support for Trump backfire? With the upcoming US election, you won't want to miss this.