Seattle-area television viewers should make sure to tune in tonight to "KCTS Connects," the fine local public affairs show hosted by Enrique Cerna on public television. Tonight's episode includes a debate between two prominent, locally-based conservatives, on whether conservatism in the U.S. has gone off the deep-end into extremism.

Arguing "Yes" will be my friend, the scholar and gentleman, Philip Gold. Arguing "No," will be my friend, the scholar and gentleman, James. J. Na. A focal point for the debate will be Gold's new book, "Take Back the Right: How The Neocons and Religious Right Have Betrayed The Conservative Movement." Expect some strong arguments from Gold, and forceful counterpoints from the spunky Na.

In the above link, you'll find additional links to Gold's book, and Na's blog, Guns and Butter (also listed here on my blogroll, under "Northwest/West).

Please note the show opens with segments on Tuesday's primary election results in Washington, and November's Initiative 872, which attempts to re-establish the recently-discarded "blanket primary" and insitutute a controversial "Cajun-primary" style "top two" provision.

It appears the Gold/Na segment comes after that, but I'd suggest tuning in from the start, as the whole show is certain to be quite informative. It will be re-broadcast on Sunday, at noon.

Posted by Matt Rosenberg at September 16, 2004 09:49 AM

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