What does it really mean to be a conservative?

As the 250th anniversary of American independence approaches, Dan McCarthy traces the deeper origins of American conservatism, not just to 1980s Reaganism or 1950s fusionism, but back to the political battles of Whigs and Tories in 18th-century England.

This episode offers a sweeping intellectual history that places today’s debates over populism, foreign policy, and national identity in long historical context.

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How well do Americans really understand monarchy, constitutionalism, and the actual causes of the American Revolution?

In this episode of Modern Age, editor Dan McCarthy peels back the mythology to explore the deep historical roots of the American system—going back to the Glorious Revolution of 1688, the rise of the Whigs and Tories, and what those debates teach us about executive power, liberalism, and today’s populist backlash.

With the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence approaching in 2026, now is the time to confront the foundational question:
Was America founded as a liberal nation?

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What explains the growing divide between older and younger conservatives?

In this episode, Modern Age editor Dan McCarthy explores the ideological, cultural, and economic rifts between the Reagan-Buckley generation and Gen Z conservatives.

Is this a generational clash or the start of a new conservative movement?

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