The Remnant with Jonah Goldberg Edmund Burke Was Not a Romantic | Interview: Yuval Levin
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Mar 18, 2026 
Yuval Levin, political theorist at AEI and author of American Covenant, explores constitutionalism and institutional reform. He discusses presidential war powers, the need to rebuild congressional norms, and how technology shortens political time. Levin contrasts Burke with rationalist and Hayekian views and considers the challenges of forming a durable post-Trump conservative coalition.
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Levin Earned An Off‑Record Ovation At AEI World Forum
- Jonah recounts Yuval's generous off‑the‑record introduction at AEI's World Forum and a senator's shouted joke to 'bring on Jonah to shut Yuval up.'
- The story illustrates Levin's prominence and warm reception among policy elites.
Build A Pro-Congress Culture On The Hill
- Build congressional culture through sustained engagement rather than one-off reports or lectures.
- Yuval Levin describes launching the First Branch Society to convene staff, run events, and socialize the premise that Congress must be first and more energetic.
Cameras Turn Hearings Into Performance Not Deliberation
- Cameras transformed committee hearings into performance venues and undermined private negotiation.
- Levin recommends creating non‑televised business sessions for real markup and bargaining to restore Congress's negotiating function.
