Episode 944: America 250 – Jonathan Turley on “Rage and the Republic”
Newt's World
Gingrich 360
4.6 • 6.4K Ratings
🗓️ 8 February 2026
⏱️ 34 minutes
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Newt talks with Jonathan Turley, a prominent legal scholar and author, about his new book, "Rage and the Republic: The Unfinished Story of the American Revolution," Turley, who holds the Shapiro Chair for Public Interest Law at George Washington University Law School, explores the unique origins of American democracy and its potential to endure in the 21st century. His book delves into the American Revolution through the perspective of Thomas Paine, highlighting his transformation from a failed individual to a pivotal figure in the revolution. Turley contrasts the American and French Revolutions, emphasizing the role of rage in sparking revolutions and the importance of channeling that rage into productive outcomes, as seen in the ratification of the U.S. Constitution. Their discussion also touches on contemporary challenges, such as the rise of socialism and the impact of AI and robotics on employment, stressing the need to preserve the values that have historically underpinned American success. Turley expresses optimism about America's ability to navigate these challenges, contrasting it with the European Union's bureaucratic struggles. They conclude with reflections on America's continuous evolution and the enduring opportunities it offers for individual advancement.
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| 0:00.0 | This is an I-Heart podcast. |
| 0:02.6 | Guaranteed Human. |
| 0:08.7 | On this episode of Nutsworld, our guest today is one of the top legal minds in the United States, Jonathan Turley. |
| 0:17.0 | He is a law professor, columnist, television analyst, litigator, and I have to say, I cherish him as a friend. |
| 0:24.6 | He's just a remarkable human being. |
| 0:27.2 | Since 1998, he's held the Shapiro Chair for Public Interest Law at George Washington University Law School. |
| 0:34.7 | He has served as counsel in some of the most notable cases in the last two |
| 0:38.8 | decades. He's testified before Congress over a hundred times, including during the |
| 0:44.2 | impeachment of President Bill Clinton and Donald Trump. He has written for the New York Times, |
| 0:49.8 | the Wall Street Journal, the Washington Post, Los Angeles Times, and USA Today, and I can tell you. |
| 0:56.2 | Jonathan Turley is one of the people. When he writes a column, I read it. I don't care what it's about |
| 1:02.3 | because I know that I will learn something and that he'll be approaching it in a unique way. |
| 1:08.2 | Now, he's joining me to discuss his new book, |
| 1:12.1 | Rage and the Republic, |
| 1:14.0 | The Unfinished Story of the American Revolution, |
| 1:17.2 | in which he explores how the unique origins |
| 1:20.2 | of American democracy set it apart from other revolutions, |
| 1:24.6 | whether it can survive and thrive in the 21st century, and how the |
| 1:29.0 | unfinished story of the revolution will play out in a rapidly changing world. |
| 1:50.0 | Jonathan, welcome, and thank you for joining me again on New World. |
| 1:52.8 | It is such a pleasure to be with you, my friend. |
| 1:57.5 | When I was writing this book, I would think occasionally this has to pass muster with Newt because you are one of the really most profound writers on the U.S. Constitution |
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