Best Andrew Bradshaw Podcasts (2024)

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Katherine Bradshaw: Learning to Play in Shakespeare's Taming of the Shrew 1:20:47

9d ago1:20:47

1:20:47

Katherine Bradshaw of the Ancient Language Institute joins Josh Herring for a discussion of Shakespeare's Taming of the Shrew. They summarize the play, discuss interpretive difficulties, read several passages, and generally have a delightful time laughing at one of Shakespeare's best (and most controversial) comedies. If you are interested in knowi…

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Eric Wearne - Developing New Models of Teacher Training (6x9) 47:43

1M ago47:43

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Eric Wearne, director of the National Hybrid Schools Project, discusses his edited volume New Pathways in Teacher Preparation and Certification. There is a functional monopoly on training teachers, and Wearne argues that a school choice friendly America needs new approaches to training teachers and school leaders. With specific shoutouts to the CiR…

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Winston Brady: The Inferno - Theological Novel and Hidden Puzzles (6x8) 1:25:47

1M ago1:25:47

1:25:47

Winston Brady explains the story behind his Inferno, the importance of sin, redemption, and divine grace for ultimate happiness, and several puzzles hidden within Evan Esko's journey across Hell. Featuring lust, gluttony, murder, an Ent, Mephistopheles, suicide, Jimi Hendrix, Kurt Cobain, Thomas Jefferson, LBJ, Ernest Hemingway., and more. Here is …

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John Wilsey: Religious Liberty and Conservatism in the Negative World (6x7) 1:01:01

2M ago1:01:01

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John Wilsey discusses the nature of religious conservatism, its place in the American tradition, and why conservatives are the best disposed group in America today to defend everyone's religious liberty. He explains the nature of patriotism, defending the idea of being American, and roots his arguments in Burkean conservatism. With callbacks to epi…

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Joe Rigney - Leadership, Anxiety, and Headship in a Therapeutic Age (6x6) 1:03:09

2M ago1:03:09

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Joe Rigney discusses his new book, Leadership and Emotional Sabotage: Resisting the Anxiety That Will Wreck Your Family, Destroy Your Church, and Ruin the World, and the need for men in particular to rediscover their authority. Rigney argues that rightly used authority is a blessing to those under it and in the absence of that authority chaos reign…

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Andrew Zwerneman: On Teaching History (6x5) 59:11

2M ago59:11

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Andrew Zwerneman discusses the nature of history, how it should be taught, and its role in a classical education. History is a primary method of shaping the moral imagination, and Zwerneman describes the pivotal role of the classical educator in forming students to cultivate historical consciousness. Find all of Andrew resources and more at Cana Ac…

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Rob Thornett - Classical Education Renews Culture (6x4) 1:04:52

3M ago1:04:52

1:04:52

Rob Thornett, a classical educator with Great Hearts Academies, explains how classical methods and approaches help students discover the good that education can give them. Rob is a global traveler, and has taught in various international settings. This conversational episode is based on Rob’s article in Quillette: https://quillette.com/2024/02/09/t…

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Scott Yenor - California’s Woke Educational Agenda (6x3) 1:00:58

3M ago1:00:58

1:00:58

Scott Yenor describes more than 20 woke pieces of legislation passed in California in recent years and the terrible effects they have on California education. Dr. Yenor explains what’s really going in some key educational buzzwords: culturally responsive teaching, social emotional learning, action civics, critical social justice, and restorative ju…

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Standout Medical Careers Podcast Episode 11 - Brunee Dorset 50:16

3M ago50:16

50:16

In this episode, we're thrilled to welcome Brunee Dorset from Wonca Polaris in the Bahamas. Brunee's visionary leadership in healthcare innovation and her invaluable insights into navigating the medical field in the Caribbean make her a standout guest. Join us as we delve into her journey, exploring her experiences in developing healthcare solution…

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Paul Krause - Gulliver's Travels, Misanthropy, and Satire (6x2) 1:01:23

3M ago1:01:23

1:01:23

Paul Krause, editor in chief of Voegelin View, joins Josh for this season's Great Books discussion on Jonathan Swift's Gulliver's Travels. Krause situates Swift in his moment in time, and explains the depths of satirical insight Swift applies to questions of human nature. What do the Houyhnhnm, Yahoos, Brobdingnagians, Lilliputians, Laputans, and c…

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Ferenc Horcher - Drinking and Fox Hunting with Sir Roger Scruton (6x1) 1:13:33

4M ago1:13:33

1:13:33

Ferenc Horcher discusses the life, scholarship, and humanity of Sir Roger Scruton. Author of Art and Politics in Roger Scruton’s Conservative Philosophy, Horcher explains the connections between Scruton's life and the development of his philosophy. Along the way, Horcher explains Scruton's aesthetic, conservatism, and cultivation of the finer thing…

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Peter Forrest: Can AI Bring Happiness? (5x10 - Season Finale) 1:04:41

4M ago1:04:41

1:04:41

Between Elon Musk's Neuralink, Amazon's Upload, and the promises of both AI programs like Chat GPT and Google Gemini and investments into virtual reality (Meta), the potential for exchanging the material world for some other kind of existence has never been more clear. But can an alternate reality lead to happiness? Dr. Peter Forrest, Dean of Human…

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Katy Faust and Stacy Manning: Raising Conservative Kids in a Woke City (5x9) 54:20

5M ago54:20

54:20

Katy Faust and Stacy Manning discuss the realities of raising conservative kids in a woke city. They offer realistic advice and solid analysis with a gentleness of spirit that will resonate with all parents. The book is Raising Conservative Kids in a Woke City - get your copy today!By OptimisticCurmudgeon2021

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Josh Herring: C.S. Lewis, Gender, and Gratitude (5x8) 42:43

5M ago42:43

42:43

Josh delivered this talk at the 2023 Thales Press Classical Summit; it is a distillation of his dissertation which explores C.S. Lewis's theory of gender. Lewis believed that gender is a fundamental real relationship the governs reality; he wrote about this in both nonfiction and his fiction, and his theory prophetically solves the transgender mala…

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Karen Elliott: The Rafiki Foundation and Classical Education in Africa (5x7) 59:35

6M ago59:35

59:35

Karen Elliott, Executive Director of The Rafiki Foundation, shares about her organization's work in developing and practicing classical education in 10 different African countries. Karen shares about her background, why she loves classical education, and the unique possibility classical education offers to help African education leaders elevate the…

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Standout Medical Careers Podcast Episode 10 - Kyle and Neeraj from HCPA 19:31

7M ago19:31

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In this episode, we have the pleasure of introducing Kyle Hunt, the CEO and founder of the Healthcare Providers Association (HCPA), and Niraj Sharma, the partner and head of growth advisory services at HCPA. HCPA's dedicated team of consultants delivers a comprehensive range of services to support more than 12,000 businesses across Australia. The t…

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Nathan Orlando: Aristotle’s Enduring Relevance (5x6) 59:42

6M ago59:42

59:42

Dr. Nathan Orlando of Benedictine College discusses International Relations and the influence of Aristotle's Politics on contemporary diplomacy. (This episode was recorded in September of 2023, so please pardon the lack of reference to Israel and Hamas's current war).By OptimisticCurmudgeon2021

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Standout Medical Careers Podcast Episode 9 - Charlotte Bradshaw 17:02

7M ago17:02

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n today's episode, we delve into the world of patient recruitment with Charlotte Bradshaw, the CEO and founder of Evrima Technologies. With over a decade of expertise in patient recruitment, Charlotte is a visionary problem-solver dedicated to crafting innovative solutions that boost awareness and participation in clinical trials. In this interview…

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Ben Crenshaw: Christian Nationalism as a Cure for Woke Ideology 1:00:14

7M ago1:00:14

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Ben Crenshaw (PhD Cand., Hillsdale College) explains his view of Christian nationalism, the importance of Christian foundations for the American political order, and why this debate matters for accurate American historical scholarship. Ben is building on his paper presented at the 2023 ISI American Politics and Government. With shout outs to Stephe…

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Standout Medical Careers Podcast Episode 8 - Jennifer Sutton 33:47

8M ago33:47

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Welcome back to Standout Medical Careers, the series of conversations with doctors and healthcare industry experts about medical career motivations, choices, challenges and fulfilment. I'm Anita Fletcher. In today's episode, we meet Jennifer Sutton, creator of Study Medicine. Study Medicine is a visual system and developed detailed information abou…

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Clifford Humphrey: Mere Classical Education (5x4) 46:50

9M ago46:50

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Dr. Clifford Humphrey discusses his article in The American Reformer, "The Ends of Mere Classical Education: Which Way Western Man?" He defines classical education, and articulates the importance of classical schools clearly defining their aims if they want to remain distinct from other educational options.…

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Keith Foskey: Humor in a Post-Christian Age (5x3) 54:45

9M ago54:45

54:45

Keith Foskey, @YourCalvinist,tells the origin of his denominations videos. Along the way, he explains theological liberalism, Calvinism, and progressive ideas that are creeping into the church world. Foskey sees his comedy as a form of ministry, and explains his inspiration from Dennis "The Swan" Swanberg. Foskey concludes with considering how laug…

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Daniel PItt on Roger Scruton, Russell Kirk, and Richard Weaver: Giants of Conservatism (5x2) 54:13

10M ago54:13

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Daniel Pitt discusses his years studying with the late Sir Roger Scruton. Daniel is a scholar focusing on traditionalist conservatism, and his interview shares insights into the life of Roger Scruton, Russell Kirk, and Richard Weaver. Daniel is a scholar at the University of Sheffield, and brings a deep love of conservatism to the questions of piet…

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5x1 - DEI and Accreditation: Jenna Robinson of the Martin Center for Academic Excellence 35:46

10M ago35:46

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Dr. Jenna Robinson discusses the Martin Center for Academic Renewal's recent articles about the connection between accreditation and DEI at UNC Chapel HIll. She explains the history of accreditations, and the way positive sounding language is used to mask a new expectation of orthodoxy. Dr. Robinson closes with specific suggestions for how UNC Chap…

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Standout Medical Careers Podcast Episode 7 – Emma Gordon 26:05

10M ago26:05

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Welcome back to Standout Medical Careers, the series of conversations with doctors and healthcare industry experts about medical career motivations, choices, challenges and fulfilment. I’m Anita Fletcher. In today’s episode we meet Emma Gordon. Emma is the Director of Elective Recruitment. Elective Recruitment are experts in building unique and var…

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Top Down Education is Crumbling: Audio Newsletter 3 14:14

11M ago14:14

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I read my article "Top Down Education is Crumbling" about the #schoolchoice movement and the way school choice functions as an application of #federalism. This essay was published on @StatePolicy 's new website, @American_Habits on June 26, 2023.By OptimisticCurmudgeon2021

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Standout Medical Careers Podcast Episode 6 – Rex Prabhu 29:04

12M ago29:04

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Welcome back to Standout Medical Careers, the series of conversations with doctors about medical career motivations, choices, challenges and fulfilment. I’m Anita Fletcher. In today’s episode we meet A/Prof Rex Prabhu. Rex’s impressive Linked In profile headline introduces him as Executive Director of Medical Services and the 2023 Victorian Medical…

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The Genesis of Gender: A Christian Theory (Audio Newsletter 2) 10:46

12M ago10:46

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I read my review of Abigail Favale's Genesis of Gender, published with the Acton Institute on May 2, 2023. Here is the link: https://rlo.acton.org/archives/124445-the-genesis-paradigm-vs-the-gender-paradigm.html #gender #transgender #pronouns #Christianity #love #feminism #bible #scholarship Be sure to follow Abigail Favale on X at @Favaleabs…

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4x12 - Bob Luddy: On The Shame of Our National Debt 33:03

1y ago33:03

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In this episode, I welcome back Bob Luddy to give us an update on the current state of the economy. We discuss inflation, Bob's most recent article in The American Spectator, the National Debt, the impact of debt on both an individual's finances and a government's ability to act, and the looming threat of China. Bob does not see the national debt a…

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4x11 - Abigail Favale: Genesis of Gender 56:57

1y ago56:57

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Abigail Favale argues in her new book The Genesis of Gender that gender ideology corrodes humanity's ability to live well. She proposes instead that a "Genesis Paradigm" that perceives creation as God's good gift enables human flourishing. Favale argues that we've gotten sex wrong as a culture by separating biological purpose from pleasure. She ans…

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4x10 - School Choice Panel Discussion 1:28:39

1y ago1:28:39

1:28:39

Jeremy Adams, Auguste Meyrat, and Shane Trotter join Josh for a rousing discussion of school choice. All four are teacher-writers, and between the four they represent charter, public, and private education in Texas, California, and North Carolina. Their conversation was sparked by Daniel Buck's essay in Law and LIberty (https://lawliberty.org/forum…

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What is the Future of Classical Education? (Audio Newsletter 1) 11:04

1y ago11:04

11:04

Josh Herring reads his essay "What is the Future of Classical Education?" published in Law and Liberty on May 3. https://lawliberty.org/what-is-the-future-of-classical-education/By OptimisticCurmudgeon2021

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4x9 - Spencer Klavan and How to Save the West 1:09:54

1y ago1:09:54

1:09:54

Spencer Klavan, podcastor with The Daily Wire and associate editor at The Claremont Review of Books, discusses his new book How to Save the West. He describes various crises plaguing the West, applies ancient wisdom to solve modern problems, and cracks amazing jokes in this episode. If you're worried about the Metaverse, transgenderism, or our curr…

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4x7 - Ivana Greco: Family Policy and the Single Income Home 48:55

1y ago48:55

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Ivana Greco defines and describes family policy, explains her own journey from lawyer to stay at home mom, and makes a case why family policy is one of the most significant policy issues in play today. Greco argues that businesses and policy should recognize that women's careers often follow a different path than men's, and should financial policie…

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4x5 - Phillip Johnson: Classical Education and Engineering 33:03

1y ago33:03

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Phillip Johnson, Professor of Engineering at Thales College, discusses the intersection of science, philosophy, and engineering. Dr. Johnson argues that engineers should know how their techniques developed, and are sharpened by a strong understanding of Greek philosophy. Check out this unique approach to training engineers! #philosophy #classicaled…

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(4x6) - Rusty Reno: A Case for Nationalism 56:36

1+ y ago56:36

56:36

Rusty Reno discusses his book, Return of the Strong Gods, and argues that nationalism provides strong cures for the ailments of modernity. As editor of First Things magazine, Reno brings strong analysis and acerbic wit to his discussion of post-WWII New World Order, the problems of globalism, and why we need to rebuild barriers in society. Join the…

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4x4 - Jonathan Yonan - Classical Education 1:13:52

1+ y ago1:13:52

1:13:52

Jonathan Yonan is an educational consultant with a specific focus on classical education. He has served as the headmaster of St. David's School in Raleigh, NC, and joins Josh for a discussion about classical education, teaching virtue, and the place Thales Academy plays in the classical renewal movement. Dr. Yonan spoke at Thales Press' 2022 Classi…

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Scott Yenor - “Grooming Future Revolutionaries” - (4x3) 57:31

1+ y ago57:31

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Scott Yenor explains his recent report for the Claremont Institute on woke ideology being taught at schools on American military bases. Scott describes teacher training that uses the language of Social Emotional Learning and Trauma Informed Practices to foster revolution in the hearts of America's youth. Gender theory, white-shame, and seeing paren…

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Christopher Ruocchio and The Abolition of Man (4x2) 1:29:15

1+ y ago1:29:15

1:29:15

Christopher Rouchhio, bestselling author of the Sun-Eater series, joins Josh to discuss C.S. Lewis's book The Abolition of Man. Roucchio structures his Kingdoms of Death around Lewis's different anthropological categories, and that beginning sets up a conversation about science fiction, human nature, knowledge, and the benefits of limits for human …

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Alex Kaschuta and the Dissident Right (4x1) 55:59

1+ y ago55:59

55:59

Alex Kaschuta joins Josh to tell her story, and discuss contemporary politics. They discuss the Dissident Right, and consider the following questions: What is post-liberalism? Where does the concept of autonomy shape our politics? How does liberalism infantilize adults? Does the liberal order work with nature? Or against it? What do falling birth r…

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Ethan Delves: Reflecting On Season 3 (3x11) 31:42

1+ y ago31:42

31:42

Ethan Delves interviews Josh Herring about the third season of the Optimistic Curmudgeon. They discuss favorite episodes, the voice the show is acquiring, and the rise of conservative media companies. Join in, and be on the lookout for the first episode of Season 4!By OptimisticCurmudgeon2021

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Cornelis Schilt: On Science, Scientism, and Gender Ideology (3x10) 57:22

1+ y ago57:22

57:22

Dr. Cornilis Schilt of the Free University in Brussels joins Josh for a conversation about science, scientism, Sir Isaac Newton, and the many ways science has been corrupted by politics and ideology. Dr. Schilt is the Lecturer and Researcher in the Center for Logic and Philosophy of Science at the Free University in Brussels, and author of Isaac Ne…

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Katy Faust: On Them Before Us (3x9) 1:16:28

1+ y ago1:16:28

1:16:28

Katy Faust, author of Them Before Us: Why We Need a Global Children's Rights Movement, joins Josh to discuss her National Conservatism Speech "What is a Child?" - Katy shares fascinating insights from social science research about the necessary connections between children, their biological parents, maternal and paternal love, and long flourishing.…

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Susanne Hartl: On Management, Leadership, & Virtue (4x1) 1:03:10

1+ y ago1:03:10

1:03:10

Dr. Suzanne Hartl joins Josh to discuss her work in business and as a business professor. They discuss workplace realities for women, the role of management in corporate structure, what it takes to be successful in business, several famous business stories, and the role of virtue in modern business. Dr. Hartl closes with advice for those wanting to…

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Mark Bauerlein: On Classical Education (3x7) 59:31

1+ y ago59:31

59:31

Mark Bauerlein comes on the show to discuss his book The Dumbest Generation Grows Up, classical education, and literature. Dr. Bauerlein is convinced that technology has a clear cost in terms of attention span, distraction, and the likelihood the students will actually read books. Mark Bauerlein is the host of The First Things Podcast, author of Th…

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Ryan Ryckman: On Real Estate (3x6) 47:32

1+ y ago47:32

47:32

Ryan Ryckman comes on the show to discuss real estate, property values, sales, and what makes for strong customer relations! Ryan is an award winning real estate agent with The Real Estate Group - join him and Josh as they talk about property, why land and life patterns matter, and what makes for a strong property investment! #podcast #realestate #…

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Mike Young on Gadamer & Hermeneutics (3x5) 48:24

2y ago48:24

48:24

Dr. Mike Young of Faulkner University joins Josh to discuss Hans Georg Gadamer. Gadamer wrote Truth and Method, and remains one of the most influential scholars in the fields of philosophy and hermeneutics. A student of Heidegger's, Gadamer argues that hermeneutics, the science of interpretation, applies to all forms of human communication. Dr. You…

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George Leef: On The Awakening of Jennifer Van Arsdale (3x4) 49:03

2y ago49:03

49:03

George Leef discusses his latest book, The Awakening of Jennnifer Van Arsdale. The protagonist is a woke journalist who is "mugged by reality" and comes to terms with the failures of progressive governance. One part fable, another part near future dystopia, and a third part political philosophy, the novel works portrays universal basic income, the …

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Matt Slaboch: On Progress (3x3) 1:00:04

2y ago1:00:04

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Dr. Matt Slaboch joins Josh for a discussion of his book, A Road to Nowhere: The Idea of Progress and Its Critics. The conversation opens with a discussion of Dr. Slaboch's experience in the modern academy hunting for a job post-PhD. They discuss the nature of progress, and trace both the idea of progress and the criticisms of progress from the Enl…

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Jenna Robinson: On Higher Education & the University (3x2) 48:09

2y ago48:09

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Join Josh as he interviews Dr. Jenna Robinson, President of the Martin Center for Academic Renewal as they discuss the purposes of higher education (liberal, illiberal, and professional), the state of higher education generally, and recommendations for colleges that do student formation well, and a critique of UNC Chapel Hill's new core curriculum …

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