Jeff Roche

Professor of history who studies politics and region with a focus on the American West; author of The Conservative Frontier: Texas and the Origins of the New Right (University of Texas Press, 2025).

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Dec 18, 2025 • 1h 21min

Jeff Roche, "The Conservative Frontier: Texas and the Origins of the New Right" (U Texas Press, 2025)

Jeff Roche, a Professor of History at the College of Wooster, delves into the roots of American conservatism as shaped by West Texas. He highlights how the region's harsh landscape influenced farming, politics, and the emergence of 'cowboy conservatism' exemplified by figures like Barry Goldwater and Ronald Reagan. Roche also discusses how local historical conditions fueled anti-communism and skepticism toward federal aid, paving the way for Texas' national political sway. His work emphasizes the intricate ties between regional identity and political evolution.

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