Liberty, Responsibility & the Future of the GOP: A Conversation with Josh Lewis
Josh Lewis unpacks his personal political journey and examines the ongoing transformation of the Republican Party. From the philosophical foundations of government to the moral debates between collectivism and individualism, this discussion challenges viewers to rethink the roles of liberty, justice, and responsibility in modern America.
Whether you're a political enthusiast, a student of philosophy, or just curious about where the conservative movement is headed, this video offers rich insights into the complexities shaping American politics today.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Political Discourse
06:06 The Function of Government
17:39 Addressing the Root Causes of Violence
28:03 The Tragedy of Gun Violence and Law Enforcement Response
45:20 The Role of Government in Society
55:07 Ayn Rand's Philosophy on Altruism
01:01:47 The Value of Performance and Success
01:07:57 The Dilemma of Effective Charity
01:12:44 The Importance of Jurisdiction and Authority
01:23:03 The Role of Executive Power
01:30:11 Constitutional Boundaries and Legislative Authority
01:34:53 The Legacy of Lincoln and Political Prudence
01:41:22 Future of Conservatism and Political Leadership
Guest: Josh Lewis
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Josh Lewis is a CPA who lives in Tulsa and works for the Oklahoma State Auditor's Office*. A former candidate for City Auditor with over a decade of experience in auditing governments, Josh has a unique and practical perspective as an outside observer of politics put into practice.
Josh graduated from College of the Ozarks--Hard Work U--majoring in Accounting with a minor in Speech Communications, where he was president of the College Republicans. Though a lifelong Republican, Josh stepped down as Treasurer of the Tulsa County Republican Party in 2016 when he could no longer support the candidate chosen to represent his party.
As a diligent student of the conservative movement championed by Edmund Burke, Russel Kirk, William F. Buckley, Thomas Sowell, and many others, Josh is passionate about conservatism surviving and thriving in the 21st century. In particular, Josh is interested in sharing with fellow Millennials how the conservative worldview offers solutions to our unique challenges from learning ways to celebrate and revitalize the uniqueness of the multitude of sub-cultures within America, addressing the loss of civil society and institutions that give our lives meaning and community, and continuously striving to balance order and liberty in the soul of the individual and our nation.