Three Cheers for Moderation

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Three Cheers for Moderation

FromBeg to Differ with Mona Charen

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May 21, 2021

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Brink Lindsey discusses his essay on the importance of moderation. The group also addresses the January 6 commission and the Gaza conflict.
Special Guests: Bill Galston, Brink Lindsey, Linda Chavez, and Sarah Longwell.
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May 21, 2021

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Beg to Differ is a weekly roundtable podcast brought to you by TheBulwark.com. Host Mona Charen is joined by Linda Chavez of the Niskanen Center, Bill Galston of the Brookings Institution, and Damon Linker of The Week to discuss the news of the week in a respectful, rational forum.

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