The Rational Nationalist
The Rational Nationalist examines politics, history, psychology, and human nature through a structured, evidence-based lens. Rather than focusing on daily headlines, each episode explores the underlying mechanisms that shape societies, institutions, and political behavior.
Hosted by Lee Ellis, author of The Rational Nationalist, the podcast develops practical mental models for understanding ideology, group conflict, institutional incentives, decision-making, and the forces driving the modern world.
New episodes every Thursday.
Episodes
Nov 12, 2025
Nov 12, 2025
20 min
We'll examine why people feel the need to have an opinion on every single topic, even when they're completely clueless on said topic.
Nov 12, 2025
Nov 12, 2025
30 min
A brief overview of Rational Nationalism, the philosophical framework used on this show.