The Right Turn
National Conservatism, Freedom Conservatism, and the Road
TUE, APR 1 | 6 PM
Student Center Ballroom
The conservative movement is at a crossroads, pulled in different directions by competing visions of its identity and purpose. “The Right Turn: National Conservatism, Freedom Conservatism, and the Road Ahead” brings together two leading conservative voices to explore the ideological differences shaping the movement’s future. Emily Jashinsky, journalist and commentator at The Federalist and signatory of the National Conservative Statement of Principles, and Charles C.W. Cooke, journalist and commentator at National Review and signatory of the Freedom Conservative Statement of Principles, will engage in a collegial yet spirited dialogue that explores the core tenets and tensions of these rival visions, highlighting points of dissent and accord. From the role of government to questions of national identity and individual freedom, this event will provide insights not only for conservatives but for anyone interested in the future of American politics.
Join us for a thought-provoking debate on the future of the conservative movement, as two prominent commentators—one representing the National Conservatism Statement of Principles and the other the Freedom Conservatism Statement of Principles—present their competing visions for the movement’s path forward.
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SPEAKERS
Charles C.W. Cooke
Charles C. W. Cooke is a Senior Editor at National Review, and the host of the Charles C. W. Cooke Podcast. In addition to being a regular guest on The Megyn Kelly Show, Charles has written for the New York Times, Washington Post, Los Angeles Times, and more. He is a graduate of the University of Oxford, at which he studied Modern History and Politics. Charles moved to the United States in 2011, became an American citizen in 2018, and lives in sunny Florida with his wife and two children.
Emily Jashinsky
Emily Jashinsky is an American journalist based in Washington, D.C. She is the D.C. Correspondent at UnHerd and co-host of the show "Counter Points" with Ryan Grim on the Breaking Points channel, a Top 10 Politics podcast.
From 2018 until 2024, Emily worked as an editor at The Federalist, and host of the flagship podcast Federalist Radio Hour. She previously co-hosted "Rising Fridays with Ryan and Emily" for The Hill and covered politics as a commentary writer at the Washington Examiner.
From Camille Paglia to David Mamet and Marco Rubio to Marianne Williamson, Emily has interviewed leading politicians and entertainers and appeared regularly as a guest on major television news programs, including “Fox News Sunday,” “Media Buzz,” and “Washington Journal." Her work has been featured in the Wall Street Journal, the Telegraph, The Hill, RealClearPolitics, and more.
Emily's on-the-ground coverage has taken her everywhere from investigations into cartel activity in Mexico to reporting live from anti-police riots in 2020 to the scene outside the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021. She's a frequent media critic and writes often on popular culture.
Emily teaches young journalists at the National Journalism Center and is a senior fellow at the Independent Women's Forum. She was a 2021 James Madison Fellow at Hillsdale College.
Emily is a graduate of George Washington University. While at GWU, Emily worked for two years as an intern for Christina Hoff Sommers at the American Enterprise Institute, where she assisted Sommers with research and fact-checking for the re-release of "War Against Boys.”
Emily was born and raised in Wisconsin.
Moderator
Alexander Tahk
Alexander Tahk is the Director of the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership and an Associate Professor in the Department of Political Science at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. His research and teaching interests are in the fields of methodology and American politics. Professor Tahk completed his doctoral work in political science at Stanford University, where he also received a master’s degree in statistics. He received his undergraduate degrees in mathematics and political science from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. His work has been published in major research publications such as the Journal of Personality & Social Psychology, Political Analysis, State Politics & Policy Quarterly, Public Opinion Quarterly, Social Influence, and American Political Science Review. He also serves as a Faculty Affiliate with the University of Wisconsin Law School and an Honorary Fellow in its Institute for Legal Studies.
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