Discover the intellectual evolution and political legacy of William F. Buckley, Jr. See how the author and commentator, one of the foremost public intellectuals in American history, galvanized the modern conservative movement.
EPISODE 1
The Incomparable Mr. Buckley
See how one of the architects of the modern conservative movement rose to prominence as a public intellectual and influenced generations of politicians--including Ronald Reagan and Barry Goldwater. As founder of the National Review and host of the program Firing Line for over 30 years, Buckley created new spaces for civic discourse that were accessible to the public. From AMERICAN MASTERS.
