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A Novel Approach

Episode length: 59m

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Conservatives love their histories; they lose themselves in great biographies; they have a voracious appetite for news and avidly devour op-eds. But the menu for literature on the right is, regrettably, if understandably, a bit limited. To add a bit of variety, Chris Scalia joins Peter, Steve, and Charles to discuss his soon-to-be-published book, Thirteen Novels Conservatives Will Love (But Probably Haven't Read). The boys quiz Chris on his selections and on the broader premise that the novel deserves greater attention from keepers of the cause.

Plus, the hosts prattle on about the Pope, nationwide injunctions, Trump's trip to Riyadh, and the blasted SALT caucus.

- Sound from this week's open: the president says his piece about neocons in Saudi Arabia.

Hosts:
Charles C. W. CookePeter RobinsonSteve Hayward
Guest:
CSChristopher Scalia

Discussion (4)

  • WilliamWarford@WilliamWarford

    That was one of the best episodes in a long time. I was cracking up over Peter's antipathy toward Waverly. Of those mentioned, I've read My Antonia, Their Eyes Were Watching God, Scoop, and, um, Waverly (sorry, Peter).

    I wonder if Charles would concur with Oscar Wilde that the New Testament in the original Greek is a work of unparalleled emotional and artistic depth.

    It would be great to have Chris Scalia back even when isn't promoting a book. Smart, funny, great guest.

  • Samuel Block@SamuelBlock
    ReplyingtoWilliamWarford

    WilliamWarford (View Comment):

    That was one of the best episodes in a long time. I was cracking up over Peter’s antipathy toward Waverly. Of those mentioned, I’ve read My Antonia, Their Eyes Were Watching God, Scoop, and, um, Waverly (sorry, Peter).

    I wonder if Charles would concur with Oscar Wilde that the New Testament in the original Greek is a work of unparalleled emotional and artistic depth.

    It would be great to have Chris Scalia back even when isn’t promoting a book. Smart, funny, great guest.

    Glad to hear it. Chris is a long-time fan of the show, so I bet he'll be happy to come back.

    He also has a podcast here worth checking out.

  • Eustace C. Scrubb@EustaceCScrubb

    Good episode and good to have you back, Peter Robinson, but do you kiss your wife with that mouth? Notable uptick in profanity on your part in this episode.

    Glad to hear the shout-out for Muriel Sparks, a favorite of mine.

  • WilliamWarford@WilliamWarford
    ReplyingtoSamuel Block

    WilliamWarford (View Comment):

    That was one of the best episodes in a long time. I was cracking up over Peter’s antipathy toward Waverly. Of those mentioned, I’ve read My Antonia, Their Eyes Were Watching God, Scoop, and, um, Waverly (sorry, Peter).

    I wonder if Charles would concur with Oscar Wilde that the New Testament in the original Greek is a work of unparalleled emotional and artistic depth.

    It would be great to have Chris Scalia back even when isn’t promoting a book. Smart, funny, great guest.

    Samuel Block (View Comment):

    Glad to hear it. Chris is a long-time fan of the show, so I bet he’ll be happy to come back.

    He also has a podcast here worth checking out.

    Yes! Excellent. Thanks, I should have included that in my comment.