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Welcome to Ascend! We are a weekly Great Books podcast hosted by Deacon Harrison Garlick and Adam Minihan. What are the Great Books? The Great Books are the most impactful texts that have shaped Western civilization. They include ancients like Homer, Plato, St. Augustine, Dante, and St. Thomas Aquinas, and also moderns like Machiavelli, Locke, and Nietzsche. We will explore the Great Books with the light of the Catholic intellectual tradition. Why should we read the Great Books? Everyone is ...
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Presenting a chronological history of the ancient Spartan peoples. Beginning with their earliest mentions in the epics of Homer, the Iliad and Odyssey, right through to the collapse of Spartan dominance in the 4th century BCE.
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Overdue is a podcast about the books you've been meaning to read. Join Andrew and Craig each week as they tackle a new title from their backlog. Classic literature, obscure plays, goofy childen’s books: they'll read it all, one overdue book at a time.
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The Colin McEnroe Show is public radio’s most eclectic, eccentric weekday program. The best way to understand us is through the subjects we tackle: Neanderthals, tambourines, handshakes, the Iliad, snacks, ringtones, punk rock, Occam’s razor, Rasputin, houseflies, zippers. Are you sensing a pattern? If so, you should probably be in treatment. On Fridays, we try to stop thinking about what kind of ringtones Neanderthals would want to have and convene a panel called The Nose for an informal ro ...
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Epic Book Club is a podcast where nerd-friends Megan and Robert read epic books and talk about them. And by "epic", we mean anything that's ancient, influential, or just awesome. Join the conversation, we're looking forward to meeting you. Let's read epic books and live epic lives!
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Trojan War: The Podcast is a serialized telling, in contemporary language, of the myriad stories from Greek mythology that together comprise the greatest epic of Western culture: the story of the Trojan War. All the great characters from Homer’s Iliad are here – Achilles, Helen of Troy, Odysseus, the Olympian Gods – and all the famous moments from the story – the Trojan Horse, The Judgement of Paris and Achilles Heel. Episode after episode, Jeff Wright, the storyteller, delivers a conversati ...
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Join The New York Public Library and your favorite writers, artists, and thinkers for smart talks and provocative conversations from the nation’s cultural capital.
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In Greek Mythology, the goddess Athena embodied intelligence, warfare, and practicality. Held in high esteem. Ancient Greeks back in the day sought her for guidance, as her wisdom knew no bounds. Whether fighting beside them in Homer’s Iliad, or providing insight for the wife of an Athenian soldier. Beloved by all, she represents the mental fortitude and the might of strategy. Yet what if her insight is beyond the tales of old? Inspired by her mythos, avid weightlifter Pauline Allera aims to ...
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The Gray Area with Sean Illing takes a philosophy-minded look at culture, technology, politics, and the world of ideas. Each week, we invite a guest to explore a question or topic that matters. From the the state of democracy, to the struggle with depression and anxiety, to the nature of identity in the digital age, each episode looks for nuance and honesty in the most important conversations of our time. New episodes drop every Monday.
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Plutarch’s Greeks and Romans is a podcast inspired by Plutarch’s ancient collection of biographies of famous Grecians and Romans. Plutarch was both a Greek and a Roman citizen living during the Pax Romana - the Golden Age of the Roman Empire. Our podcast will explore 50 persons Plutarch believed were most influential in the rise of Greek and Roman civilization, from legends such as Theseus and Romulus to conquerors like Alexander the Great and Julius Caesar. Plutarch had no shortage of great ...
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Magnetic Memory Method – How to Memorize With A Memory Palace
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Learn, Memorize And Recall Anything Using Memory Techniques, Mnemonics And A Memory Palace Fast
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This subject explores Ancient Roman epic poetry, the literary genre which deals with grand mythical narratives involving heroes, gods, war, and love affairs. Epic was the most prestigious literary form in the ancient world. Roman poets adapted and developed Greek epic, particularly influenced by the Homeric Iliad and Odyssey. Roman epics similarly deal with divine and heroic material, but Roman poets also weave contemporary and topical themes into the mythical subject matter. The primary tex ...
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Bulfinch’s Mythology, first published in 1855, is one of the most popular collections of mythology of all time. It consists of three volumes: The Age of Fable, The Age of Chivalry, and Legends of Charlemagne. This is a recording of the tenth edition of the first volume, The Age of Fable. It contains many Greek and Roman myths, including simplified versions of The Iliad and The Odyssey, as well as a selection of Norse and “eastern” myths. Thomas Bulfinch’s goal was to make the ancient myths a ...
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Nature and the Nation explores politics, philosophy, psychology, sociology and economics from a naturalistic, paleoconservative perspective, using the format of a book review. I examine books published in a wide array of time periods, with a special emphasis on the early to middle 20th century, the ancient Greeks, and of course the present.
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The Magnetic Memory Method Podcast dives deep into memory techniques and covers every learning method known to humanity. You’ll hear the stories, the methods and all the insider info from the best memory experts in the world. Featuring detailed discussions of memory improvement books and techniques from around through world and throughout history, the MMM Podcast is hosted by Dr. Anthony Metivier. Dr. Metivier addresses a variety of people who need help with a number of different learning ne ...
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Banned in the United States and United Kingdom throughout the 1920s, Ulysses turned conventional ideas of the novel inside out with its bold new form, style and theme. Deeply rooted in the Greek myth of the hero of the Trojan War, Joyce bases his novel on Ulysses or Odysseus, who is doomed to voyage for ten years before returning home to Ithaca. Joyce had been deeply influenced by the Iliad and the Odyssey, which he had read from Charles Lamb's adaptations as a child. In fact, he considered ...
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About minimum wage and documents covering the pros and cons about it
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Join this slightly tilted, and somewhat dark humoured red-headed host Tim Bishop on an epic journey, quest and mission of connecting with interesting humans and the greatest minds across the world. New episodes weekly. Get amongst it and get after it!
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A calm and reflective place to talks about the classic works of literature. From Homer to Cormac McCarthy and everything in between. If you are a bibliophile, or someone who wants to read classics but doesn’t know where to start, then this is the podcast for you.
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OMNIA is a podcast dedicated to all things Penn Arts & Sciences. Listen to insights and perspectives from the home of the humanities, social sciences and natural sciences at The University of Pennsylvania.
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Hello fellow readers, and welcome to Ravenclaw Readers! We’re veteran Harry Potter fans, Claire and Ella, along with first-time reader Paul. Join us as we explore Harry Potter in the literary tradition, chapter by chapter. Each week we read a Harry Potter chapter alongside a classic work of literature. We compare and contrast the major themes and narratives of these two texts, and dig deep into each HP chapter, to consider the insights gleaned when Harry Potter is read as part of a wide lite ...
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Interphase is a Star Trek Universe podcast from Trek.fm covering all aspects of the franchise, from the newest series such as Lower Decks, Picard, and Discovery to the classics that have made generations of fans fall in love with Gene Roddenberry’s vision of the future.
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Greeting, folks! Welcome to the official "Bookworm History" podcast, where we talk about the great stories behind great books, interesting and out of the way places to connect with history, and random bits of trivia and fun facts! Basically it's a celebration of all things nerdy and fascinating. So take a listen! I hope you find something that interests you! If you do, by all means let me know! If you'd like to know more about a topic or have something you find interesting that you'd like to ...
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A series of podcasts from students at the College of the Holy Cross that offer a modern take on the ancient environment.
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Combat and Classics is a series of podcasts and free online seminars for active duty, reserve, and veteran U.S. military members, sponsored by St. John’s College. The podcasts and seminars encourage deep thought and reflection by leaders in the company of their peers. In the discussion-based seminars devoted to what a leader must be and know, participants study historical and fictional leaders from the great books of the western canon. We examine techniques and examples of persuasion and fun ...
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Will Military Pilot & Language Expert Luke Ranieri Successfully Memorize The Iliad… by Singing?
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Usually I would wait until after someone completes a memorization mission they’ve announced to record an episode of the Magnetic Memory Method Podcast. But when Luke Ranieri said he’s memorizing the first 100 lines of The Iliad in Ancient Greek… I just knew I had to talk to him. As soon as possible. Why? Because Luke proved long ago that he has wha…
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Will Military Pilot & Language Expert Luke Ranieri Successfully Memorize The Iliad... by Singing?
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Polymath and linguistic maestro Luke Ranieri joins to discuss his strategies for memorizing 100 lines of the Iliad in Ancient Greek. His mastery of multiple topics and languages will inform and inspire you!
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After-Hours: The Story Between the Iliad and the Odyssey
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Dcn. Harrison Garlick and Adam Minihan discuss the events BETWEEN the Iliad and the Odyssey. There is a notable gap between the Iliad and the Odyssey. As the Odyssey picks up after the fall of Troy, tradition turns to authors such as the Greek poet Sophocles, the Greek poet Euripides, and the Roman poet Virgil to tell the story of how Troy fell. Th…
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The Nose looks at ‘A Quiet Place: Day One’ and ‘Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga’
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A Quiet Place: Day One is the third movie in the A Quiet Place film series. It is a prequel to the first film, A Quiet Place. It’s written and directed by Michael Sarnoski (who wrote and directed Pig), and it stars Lupita Nyong’o. Djimon Hounsou reprises his role from A Quiet Place Part II, which hasn’t happened yet, as of Day One. And: Furiosa: A …
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Veepstakes aside, do running mates matter?
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This hour: we look at running mates. We'll talk about whether or not a presidential candidate's running mate matters, and their role on the campaign trail. Plus, we'll take a look at our favorite running mates from popular culture. GUESTS: Christopher Devine: Associate Professor of Political Science at the University of Dayton. He is co-author of t…
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How To Increase Memory: 10 Surprising Ways To Learn Faster
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C’mon, admit it. You think that learning how to increase memory skill and ability is going to be a drag. I thought that myself the first time I read a memory improvement book. It had only two pages of instruction on how to memorize vocabulary. I nearly tossed it across the room because the description was so vague and illogical. As someone with a P…
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Go with your gut: All about the gut-brain connection
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This show's all about guts! How are our guts and our brains connected? How much of our emotional lives come from our stomachs? And how, across history, did our digestive systems become such pivotal parts of our identity? GUESTS: Diego Bohórquez: Gut-brain neuroscientist Elsa Richardson: Historian of health and medicine and the author of the book, “…
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The Odyssey Book One: Athena Inspires the Prince
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WE ARE STARTING THE ODYSSEY! Dcn. Harrison Garlick is joined by Dr. Frank Grabowski and Mr. Thomas Lackey to discuss Book One of the Odyssey. Check out our website - thegreatbookspodcast.com - for a written guide to the Odyssey and other resources. Questions discussed: What happens in book one? What should be observed about the invocation to the Mu…
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8 Productive Study Habits That Guarantee You'll Excel In School
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These 8 study habits helped me ace my exams and avoid the stress of cramming. Discover the best study habits now and learn how to use them.
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This hour we take your calls about anything you want to talk about. Subscribe to The Noseletter, an email compendium of merriment, secrets, and ancient wisdom brought to you by The Colin McEnroe Show. Join the conversation on Facebook andTwitter. The Colin McEnroe Show is available as a podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon Mu…
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8 Productive Study Habits That Guarantee You’ll Excel In School
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I didn’t learn the most productive study habits overnight. But I learned just how terribly ineffective cramming can be when I failed an exam during my undergrad. I swore I would never never fail like that again and committed myself to mastering the skills involved in studying like a pro. Sure, I normally practiced good study habits. But I made it m…
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We’re living in an era of extreme partisan politics, rising resentment, and fractured news media. Writer John Ganz believes that we can trace the dysfunction to the 1990s, when right-wing populists like Pat Buchanan and white supremacist David Duke transformed Republican politics. He joins Sean to talk about the 1990s and how it laid the groundwork…
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Nora Ephron is known mainly for her films, but her voice comes through loud and clear in Heartburn, a thinly-veiled autobiographical novel about love and divorce and how much she doesn't like Washington DC. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…
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From Barbra to Beyoncé: A look at the appeal of divas
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The Nose is off this week. In its place: What is a diva? And how has the term evolved? This hour, divas — from Tay-Tay to Beyoncé to Barbra to Dolly, from opera to the top of the pop charts. GUESTS: Spencer Kornhaber: Staff writer at The Atlantic and author of On Divas: Persona, Pleasure, Power Myrna Reynolds: Retired singer Zachary Woolfe: Classic…
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It’s a whole song and dance: The joy of marching bands
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Marching bands are now a staple at halftimes. But why? This hour, we discuss the art of the marching band. We’ll talk about all of the work that goes into coordinating them, and the evolution of marching band music and competitions. Plus, a look at the history of halftime. GUESTS: Justin McManus: Director of Athletic Bands at the University of Conn…
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The (abridged) Colin McEnroe Show midnight spectacular
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Back before radio stations (ours included) started re-airing daytime programs during the night as a default, nighttime airwaves were a place for experimentation, confessions, and wondering that wouldn't be welcome in the light of day. “Why don’t we try that?” said we! On June 20th, Colin McEnroe, a team of intrepid radio producers and engineers, an…
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Cash is no longer king: How does that impact us personally and culturally?
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It's becoming easier every day to pay for things without cash. You can pay with your credit card, your phone, an app, or even your palm. So how does the move away from cash change how we think about our money? This hour, we look at our changing attitudes towards money, and what we gain and lose as we use less cash. Plus, we'll look at the history a…
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Tom Steyer with David Wallace-Wells: Winning the Climate War
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In this episode of Library Talks, investor and climate champion Tom Steyer sits down with New York Times columnist David Wallace-Wells to discuss his new book, Cheaper, Faster, Better: How We'll Win the Climate War.
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Intro to the Odyssey with Dr. Patrick Deneen
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Dcn. Harrison Garlick welcomes Dr. Patrick Deneen, Dr. Chad Pecknold, and Dr. Richard Meloche to introduce Homer's Odyssey. Dr. Patrick Deneen is a Professor of Political Science at Notre Dame. He is the author of many books and articles including Why Liberalism Failed (2018). His teaching and writing interests focus on the history of political tho…
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A look at buttons, couch potatoes, and the rise of the remote control
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Remote controls date all the way back to the 1800s, but they only entered most households in the 1950s or later. What impact did this have on how we watch television, and how we use other devices in our homes? This hour we look at the history and the impact of the remote control, and discuss what the remote control of the future will look like. And…
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Nathalie Etoke joins The Gray Area to talk about existentialism, the Black experience, and the legacy of dehumanization. Host: Sean Illing (@seanilling), host, The Gray Area Guest: Nathalie Etoke. Her book is Black Existential Freedom. Enjoyed this episode? Rate The Gray Area ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ and leave a review on Apple Podcasts. Be the first to hear new epis…
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Ep 654 - Spy for George Washington (Choose Your Own Adventure), by Jay Leibold
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You find yourself facing a cherry tree. Is it on the level? Is it secretly plotting revenge against the President? Make a choice and dive into this revolutionary tale. Our theme music was composed by Nick Lerangis. Follow @overduepod on Instagram and Bluesky Advertise on Overdue See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy…
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The Colin McEnroe Show midnight spectacular
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Back before radio stations (ours included) started re-airing daytime programs during the night as a default, nighttime airwaves were a place for experimentation, confessions, and wondering that wouldn't be welcome in the light of day. “Why don’t we try that?” said we! On June 20, Colin McEnroe, a team of intrepid radio producers and engineers, and …
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From ‘Star Trek’ to ‘Arrival’: How pop culture helps us imagine extraterrestrial life
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The Nose is off this week. In its place, a look at how we imagine extraterrestrial life. What do you picture when you picture aliens? Is it like E.T.? Or little green men? Or an alien from Star Trek? This hour: how we imagine extraterrestrial life and how those visions are shaped by our TV and movies and more. GUESTS: Jaime Green: Freelance writer,…
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How to Create a Virtual Memory Palace
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If you want to know how to create a Virtual Memory Palace, this episode will help you understand what they are and how to get the most out of them. Including the real reason to use them (in my experience and opinion).
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So, you want to develop and use a virtual Memory Palace. It’s possible. The earliest example I’m aware of comes from Hugh of St. Victor, who lived and taught memory techniques during the medieval period. These days, we have even more options than he did because we live in a world packed with many kinds of imaginary potential memory spaces. Although…
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The (so-called) dying art of dinner parties
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News outlets and opinion writers have called it: The traditional dinner party is dead. But are dinner parties really so bad? Or are we just bad at hosting them? This hour, the history of dinner parties and some advice from people who turn party-hosting into an art form. GUESTS: Rand Richards Cooper: Fiction writer, contributing editor at Commonweal…
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As a student, you want to unlock your potential. Whether it’s for an upcoming exam or professional certification, you know that you have to be at your best. Especially when you have so little time to devote to learning. Enter William Wadsworth, the visionary founder of Exam Study Expert. If you’ve been following the Magnetic Memory Method Podcast f…
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Maximum Learning In Minimum Time with Exam Study Expert William Wadsworth
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William Wadsworth founded Exam Study Expert to help people learn effectively and efficiently, including those who have limited amounts of time. Enjoy how well his science-backed tips work!
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We’ve been doing these shows a couple times a month where we don’t book any guests, where we fill the hour with your calls. And your calls have been interesting and surprising and amusing. This hour, the conversation winds around to favorite TV theme songs; the Ham Primus House in Guilford, Connecticut; the upcoming Poor People’s March; the upcomin…
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Yascha Mounk discusses ‘The Identity Trap’ and the future of democracy
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In Yascha Mounk’s new book, he “traces the origin of a set of ideas about identity and social justice that is rapidly transforming America — and explains why it will fail to accomplish its noble goals.” This hour, Mounk joins us to talk about the future of democracy and The Identity Trap: A Story of Ideas and Power in Our Time. GUEST: Yascha Mounk:…
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A mile of pure fire. A flash that melts everything — titanium, steel, lead, people. A blast that mows down every structure in its path, 3 miles out in every direction. Journalist Annie Jacobsen spent years interviewing scientists, high-ranking military officials, politicians, and other experts to find out how a nuclear attack would be triggered, th…
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