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Words That Matter
Stories, struggles, and stubborn beauty from the Mississippi Delta. Writing at the crossroads of
art, politics, and memory.
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Look at your
local book seller
first, and if you
can't find
Defiance til Death
there,
Recent Work & Thoughts
The Great Transformation
Mike Madrid, political strategist, campaign manager, political commentator, and co-founder of The Lincoln Project went Live on Substack and questioned Robert about politics, his passions and how he sees the future of American politics
Arnie Arnesen's July 4
"The Attitude"
Radio show host and former politician, Arnie Arnesen talks to Robert about the Founders and their political beliefs
Robert and Saikat 8/25/25
Robert had the opportunity to spend some time with Saikat Chakrabarti, democratic challenger running to unseat Nancy Pelosi. Do yourself a favor and take some time to listen to their conversation on all the important issues.
Robert's essay
"White House Wreckage"
was picked up on
CNN!
Robert's piece on Trump's demolition of the
East Wing was viewed 3.5K on Substack,
83K on IG, 1.2 million times on TikTok,
and then picked up by CNN!
The Philosophy of Freedom
Part 1: The European Spark
This is Part 1 of a series tracing the philosophy of governance … the European spark that set fire to the American Revolution and still smolders in our politics today. If liberty is to mean anything, it must be wrestled with in our own time … not as a relic, but as a responsibility.
Join Robert as he cuts through myth and noise, widens the circle, and brings these conversations into the present … because freedom is not a finished monument. It is an unfinished argument.
"Make America Great for Once!"
Jenni Gage, "former ex Maga church girlie" now global women's rights activist and host of the podcast "Life, Take Two!" talks with Robert on the episode titled, "Make America Great for Once!"
Robert and Blackwing
Robert was honored and elated to be featured in Blackwing's Maker Series 10/25
Robert on Mike Madrid's
The Great Transformation
~after the death of Charlie Kirk
Mike Madrid, political strategist, campaign manager, political commentator, and co-founder of The Lincoln Project went Live with Robert after the death of Charlie Kirk. 10/15/25
The Great Transformation Thanksgiving 25' edition
Robert and Mike Madrid talk about the Nat'l Guard shooting, the economy, farms,
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