From Marxist to Conservative Architect: Frank Meyer’s Journey

In this episode of The P.A.S. Report Podcast, Professor Nick Giordano sits down with Daniel J. Flynn, author of The Man Who Invented Conservatism, to explore the remarkable journey of Frank Meyer. Meyer is the communist-turned-conservative who shaped the intellectual foundation of the American Right. We discuss Meyer’s dramatic transformation, the birth of fusionism, and what his story reveals about the state of conservatism today. Is the movement still anchored in limited government, individual liberty, and fiscal responsibility, or has it lost its way?

Episode Highlights

The extraordinary life of Frank Meyer: from Marxist revolutionary to the architect of modern conservatism.
How Meyer’s philosophy of “fusionism” united libertarians and traditionalists and whether it still resonates in today’s fractured conservative movement.
The current strength of conservatism: Do today’s leaders still stand for limited government, fiscal responsibility, and individual liberty?

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Timestamps

00:54 The Journey of Frank Meyer
05:20 Fusionism: A Blend of Libertarianism and Traditionalism
10:14 The Impact of Frank Meyer on Conservatism
13:28 Conservatism Today: A Crisis of Identity
19:34 The Importance of America's Founding
27:51 The Colorful Life of Frank Meyer

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