Thomas West

Dr. Thomas West, a scholar of political thought and constitutional history at Hillsdale College, gives a lecture on the Founders' foreign policy principles. He discusses natural rights and duties, how the Constitution limits foreign policy to defense, the founders' wariness of alliances, and the case for non‑intervention and national sovereignty. The talk traces this logic from Vattel to Monroe and contrasts it with 20th century globalism.

Andy Biggs, U.S. Representative and 2026 gubernatorial candidate for Arizona, discusses his campaign backed by Trump and the need for a conservative revival in the state. He emphasizes tackling border security and election integrity while critiquing current leadership. Joining him, Thomas West, a politics professor at Hillsdale College, explores the Founders' vision of citizenship, arguing for a return to mutual consent principles and the responsibilities of governance. Together, they delve into Arizona's political landscape and the implications of fiscal decisions.

Thomas G. West, Hillsdale politics professor and author on the American Founding, gives a concise tour of natural-rights theory and its role in the Revolution. He connects natural law to declarations and constitutions. He examines consent, equality as non-domination, the division of federal and state duties, and how government secures life, liberty, and property.