137K views · 1.1K shares | James Baldwin debates archconservative William F. Buckley in 1965 at Cambridge University. | Jacobin magazine | Facebook

The truly extraordinary debate between James Baldwin v. William F. Buckley Jr. at Cambridge University on the question: "Is the American Dream at the expense of the American Negro?" All Credit to NET (1965) | WHAT WE SEEE

15K views · 187 reactions | William F. Buckley, Jr. was a leading commentator who had a vital role in elevating Joseph McCarthy, Barry Goldwater and Ronald Reagan, catalyzing a conservative movement that reshaped the Republican Party. Robert Costa talks with author Sam Tanenhaus about the "National Review" founder and "Firing Line" TV debater who drew acclaim and criticism, and how the celebrity intellectual paved the way for President Donald Trump. | CBS Sunday Morning | Facebook