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American Civic Stories

Episode length: 1h 1m

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In this special double feature, Chris welcomes the authors of two new books about the American way of life—one about the many things that make it great, and the other about something we’ve lost. First, Matthew Mehan of Hillsdale College’s Washington, DC, campus discusses his latest children's book, The American Book of Fables, a collection to help the young and old celebrate America’s 250th birthday. And in the back half, Andy Smarick of the Manhattan Institute talks about his first novel, Community Day, a mystery about the distressing decline of civil society.

Show notes:

Time stamps:
0:49 – Matthew Mehan on The American Book of Fables
29:01 – Andy Smarick on Community Day

Opening and closing music: Brendan Benson, “Spit It Out,” used with permission from the artist.

Produced by Sean Doolan & Keira Stenson.

Host:
Christopher J. Scalia
Guests:
ASAndy SmarickMMMatthew Mehan