
The Civitas Podcast Episode 30: A Conversation with David P. Goldman
Apr 29, 2025
David P. Goldman, a Washington Fellow at The Claremont Institute and Deputy Editor of Asia Times, dives into intriguing discussions about the intersection of culture, faith, and politics. He highlights the rise of classical music in China as a cultural expression amidst political constraints. Goldman also critiques modern economic policies and the challenges of balancing free markets with necessary government intervention. The podcast further covers the evolving role of Christianity in Chinese society, comparing it to religious shifts in Africa.
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Rosenzweig's Russia Insight
- Rosenzweig offers exceptional insights into Russia as a culture of expansion, not ethnicity.
- This view helps understand Russia's complex geopolitical behavior today.
Technology and Manufacturing Decline
- Technological change created monopolies that disenfranchised many workers.
- America's failure to maintain high-quality manufacturing education contributed to industrial decline.
Importance of Federal R&D Support
- Federal R&D support was crucial to past American technological dominance.
- The market alone cannot fund basic research; public-private partnerships are critical.


