Charles Kesler, Author at The Federalist

Charles Kesler

Charles R. Kesler is a professor of government at Claremont McKenna College and Claremont Graduate University, and editor of Claremont Review of Books.

‘You’re Fired’ Aims At Washington

Donald Trump’s populism exploits three frustrations with the people who run modern government—that they’re illegitimate, incompetent, and insufferable.

Five Rounds With Harry Jaffa

The great American intellectual and conservative heavyweight has died. Here’s a brief glimpse of Harry Jaffa’s legacy.

The American Founding’s Radical And Conservative Roots

Yuval Levin discusses the radical and conservative roots of the American founding, and the importance of Edmund Burke.

How Did Thomas Paine Go From Revolutionary To Welfare Statist?

In part 2 of his interview with Charles Kesler, Yuval Levin talks about Thomas Paine’s path from revolutionary to progressive statist.

Is Burke The Right Role Model For American Conservatives?

Charles Kesler interviews Yuval Levin on Edmund Burke and the radicalism and conservatism of the American Founding.