Channel Title: National Review Channel Description: National Review is the leading conservative magazine and website covering news, politics, and culture with detailed analysis and commentary. "It stands athwart history, yelling Stop, at a time when no one is inclined to do so, or to have much patience with those who so urge it." — William F. Buckley Jr. <video> The WORST Election Day Meltdowns Description: Caroline Downey reacts to the worst and most extreme meltdowns from progressive TikTokers over the re-election of Donald Trump. CREDITS: Co-written by Emma Foley ---------------------------------------- @LibsofTikTok/X @dchistory/TikTok @translovingmama/TikTok @girl_dumphim/TikTok @it_me_phoebe/TikTok Brendan McDermid/Reuters DeMorgan, Evelyn, 1903. “The Love Potion.” </video> <video> Good Riddance to Justin Trudeau Description: Caroline Downey reacts to Canadian Prime Minister's announcement that he will step down as leader of the Labor Party. 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National Review is the leading conservative magazine and website covering news, politics, and culture with detailed analysis and commentary.

"It stands athwart history, yelling Stop, at a time when no one is inclined to do so, or to have much patience with those who so urge it." — William F. Buckley Jr.

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