Episode · The Jordan B. Peterson Podcast · 2022-10-31

Jordan Peterson & Newt Gingrich: books mentioned on The Jordan B. Peterson Podcast #301

301. Politics: Tradition and Vision | Newt Gingrich

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Dr. Peterson's extensive catalog is available now on DailyWire+: https://utm.io/ueSXh Dr. Jordan B. Peterson and Newt Gingrich discuss the state of conservative politics, why the young generation is drawn to it now more than ever, and how across demographics, big changes are in store following the midterm elections.

Newt Gingrich recommended There Is No Alternative by Claire Berlinski, The Education of Ronald Reagan by Thomas W. Evans, and coming apart the state of white america 1960-2010 by Charles Murray, and discussed Losing Ground by Charles Murray, The Wealth of Nations by Adam Smith, and The Gathering Storm by Winston Churchill.

Books mentioned, in the order they came up

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  1. There Is No Alternative

    Claire Berlinski · at 6:01

    There Is No Alternative is a political biography by Claire Berlinski that examines the life and political significance of former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher.

    Recommended
    “in the two books I always recommend to people are Claire berlinski's there is no alternative why Margaret Thatcher matters and Tom Evans book the education of Ronald Reagan his years of General Electric”
    Where to get it
  2. The Education of Ronald Reagan

    Thomas W. Evans · at 6:01

    The Education of Ronald Reagan is a historical non-fiction book by Thomas W. Evans that details the formative years and political evolution of the 40th U.S. President, including his extensive tenure associated with General Electric.

    Recommended
    “in the two books I always recommend to people are Claire berlinski's there is no alternative why Margaret Thatcher matters and Tom Evans book the education of Ronald Reagan his years of General Electric”
    Where to get it
  3. Losing Ground

    Charles Murray · at 6:47

    Losing Ground by Charles Murray is a provocative examination of American welfare policies and their historical consequences.

    Discussed
    “and had been uh dramatically accelerated by a book that Charles Murray wrote called losing ground which proved pretty conclusively that government inspired dependency is very destructive and particularly destructive for people who are poor”
    Where to get it
  4. The Wealth of Nations

    Adam Smith · at 27:24

    The Wealth of Nations by Adam Smith is a foundational 1776 text by the Scottish thinker often regarded as the father of modern economics, exploring free markets, capitalism, and the mechanics of national wealth.

    Discussed
    “now this is something that Adam Smith wrote about in 1776 in The Wealth of Nations that any Gathering of businessmen is a conspiracy against the consumer and so all of these interest groups like a sloppy uh influence written bureaucratic and political structure”
    Where to get it
  5. The Gathering Storm

    Winston Churchill · at 50:50

    The Gathering Storm by Winston Churchill is the first volume of the author's celebrated war memoirs, chronicling the escalating threats and political miscalculations that led to the Second World War.

    Discussed
    “you know when Churchill um goes on the umderman campaign in 1898. he writes a book about the river War which is a my wife actually got me an original copy which is one of my real Treasures”
    Where to get it
  6. coming apart the state of white america 1960-2010

    Charles Murray · at 55:28

    Coming Apart: The State of White America, 1960–2010 by Charles Murray is a sociological study examining cultural and economic stratification in the United States over a fifty-year period.

    Recommended
    “and there is a terrific book by Charlie Murray called coming apart in which he goes through and analyzes by ZIP code and says that people from Elite universities marry people from Elite universities and live in ZIP codes with people from Elite universities”
    Where to get it
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Passing Understanding Trump
“His latest books include Beyond Biden: Rebuilding the America We Love and Trump and the American Future: Solving the Great Problems of Our Time.”
Passing Beyond Biden
“His latest books include Beyond Biden: Rebuilding the America We Love and Trump and the American Future: Solving the Great Problems of Our Time.”