Mike Pence's 'What Conservatives Believe' critiques the second Trump administration

Mike Pence's 'What Conservatives Believe' critiques the second Trump administration

July 14, 2026 · 7 min

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Mike Pence discusses his new book critiquing the second Trump administration and the populist right.

Former Vice President Mike Pence is out with a new book that includes critiques of the second Trump administration and the populist right. What Conservatives Believe , Pence says, was inspired in part by Barry Goldwater’s 1960 manifesto The Conscience of a Conservative , which helped define modern conservatism. In today’s episode, Pence speaks with Morning Edition ’s Steve Inskeep about political favoritism of companies, civil rights, and returning to the country’s “first principles.” To listen to Book of the Day sponsor-free and support NPR's book coverage, sign up for Book of the Day+ at plus.npr.org/bookoftheday See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences. NPR Privacy Policy

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