We conclude season two discussing the rise of an oligarchic ruling class in the United States with Dr. Angelo Codevilla, our teacher at Boston University and widely-published scholar of political philosophy and international affairs. 
Christian college professors Matt Parks and David Corbin explore the ideas behind today's headlines.
Leading Off (1:12) - We discuss the release of the new CDC guidelines for vaccinated people. Links: CDC chart; President Biden on Today; Runner Wear a Mask; Red Sox attendance; Major League attendance.
Required Reading/Headlines (10:29) - We discuss the latest essay by Dr. Angelo Codevilla, “American Exodus” published by Tablet magazine. Links: Dr. Codevilla at Tablet; Time magazine on the election; “Clarity” at American Greatness by Dr. Codevilla; Rand Paul and Anthony Fauci on masks.
Open the Gradebook (47:40) - President Biden gave his first address to a joint session of Congress Wednesday night, followed by Senator Tim Scott with the Republican response. We discuss and grade the two speeches. Links: President Biden’s speech; Senator Scott’s speech. 
Tocqueville's Crystal Ball (1:00:57) - We open by checking in on our long-term quarterback trade projections and our picks for the landing places of the top-5 quarterbacks available in the NFL draft. On the season, Dave is now 27-21; Matt 21-27. We wrap up our picks for the season by making two projections for this weekend’s Kentucky Derby. Link: Kentucky Derby horses and odds.  
Opening and closing music is from the beginning of "Happy Life" by Ryan Andersen from his 2018 album, Americana volume 1. Available here. Licensed by Creative Commons.
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Matt Parks is an Associate Professor of Politics at The King’s College in New York City. David Corbin is a Professor of Politics and the Vice President of Academic Affairs at Providence Christian College in Pasadena, California. All views expressed in this podcast are those of the speaker.

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