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Episodes

Elbridge Colby on the Morality of a Strategy of Denial

In this episode, Elbridge Colby joins the podcast to talk about his article, “The Morality of a Strategy of Denial” from the October issue. They discuss America, China, and the morality of a realist foreign policy as considered in Colby's book, “The Strategy of Denial: American Defense in an Age of Great Power Conflict​.”

Sep 19, 202237 minEp. 188

Nate Hochman on Cannabusiness

In this episode, Nate Hochman joins R. R. Reno to talk about his article in the October issue, “Cannabusiness Goes to Pot.” They discuss the book “Can Legal Weed Win?: The Blunt Realities of Cannabis Economics” by Robin Goldstein and Daniel Sumner, along with the emerging effects of legalized marijuana on individuals and society.

Sep 15, 202229 minEp. 187

The Restoration of Western Civ

On this episode, John Burtka joins Mark Bauerlein to talk about the future of the Intercollegiate Studies Institute.

Sep 14, 202233 minEp. 186

The Poetry of Elizabeth Bishop

On this episode, Jonathan Post joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, "Elizabeth Bishop: A Very Short Introduction."

Sep 12, 202231 minEp. 185

Dershowitz Cancelled

On this episode, Alan Dershowitz joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book "The Price of Principle."

Sep 09, 202234 minEp. 184

Shadi Hamid on Islamism in Modernity

In this episode, Shadi Hamid joins the podcast to talk about his article, “How Modernity Swallowed Islamism” from the October issue. They discuss Islamism and its complicated relationship with democracy.

Sep 09, 202241 minEp. 183

The Culture Plague

On this episode, A. J. Rice joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his book “The Woking Dead: How Society’s Vogue Virus Destroys Our Culture.”

Sep 08, 202228 minEp. 182

Liberal Literature

On this episode, Andrew Zwerneman joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, “The Life We Have Together: A Case for Humane Studies, A Vision for Renewal.”

Sep 01, 202232 minEp. 181

Enlightened Scripture?

On this episode, David Ney joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, “The Quest to Save the Old Testament: Mathematics, Hieroglyphics, and Providence in Enlightenment England.”

Aug 29, 202231 minEp. 180

Nones No More

On this episode, Matthew Nelson joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, “The New Apologetics.”

Aug 25, 202235 minEp. 179

Discrimination and Religious Education

On this episode, Nicole Stelle Garnett joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss religious liberty in schools today in light of her recent article, “A Victory for Religious Liberty and Educational Pluralism.”

Aug 22, 202233 minEp. 178

The Genealogy of “Gender”

On this episode, Abigail Favale joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss her new book, “Genesis of Gender: A Christian Theory.”

Aug 18, 202233 minEp. 177

Gary Saul Morson on Suicide of the Liberals

In this episode, Gary Saul Morson joins the podcast to talk about his article, “Suicide of the Liberals” from the October 2020 issue. They discuss the future of America in light of its uncanny similarities to pre and post-revolution Russia.

Aug 17, 202229 minEp. 176

Black Patriotism Over White Paternalism

On this episode, W. B. Allen joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss the recently published collection of essays that he edited, ”The State of Black America: Progress, Pitfalls, and the Promise of the Republic.“

Aug 15, 202234 minEp. 175

Dana Gioia on Christianity and Poetry

In this episode, Dana Gioia joins R. R. Reno to talk about his article in the August/September issue, "Christianity and Poetry." They discuss the relationship between poetic verse and elevating the mind to God.

Aug 11, 202237 minEp. 174

A Slave Revolt and Biblical Reasons

In this episode, Jeremy Schipper joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his recent book, “Denmark Vesey's Bible: The Thwarted Revolt That Put Slavery and Scripture on Trial.”

Aug 11, 202231 minEp. 173

Miseducation of the Youth

In this episode, Stanley Kurtz joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss how the federal government manipulates state-level education requirements, drawing from Kurtz's recent National Review article​ “Bogus ‘Civics' Bill Will Push CRT on States​."

Aug 08, 202232 minEp. 172

Aquinas, Kings, and Tyrants

In this episode, William McCormick joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his recent book, "The Christian Structure of Politics: On the De Regno of Thomas Aquinas."

Aug 04, 202234 minEp. 171

Hans Boersma On Saving Mankind

In this episode, Hans Boersma joins the podcast to talk about his article, “Saving Mankind​” from the August/September issue. They discuss the modern social engineering of language and the inherent exclusivity of “inclusive language.”

Jul 28, 202227 minEp. 169

The Spice Road of Today

In this episode, Rachel Fulton Brown, professor of history at the University of Chicago and author of the blog "Fencing Bear at Prayer" joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss the importance of studying the medieval era and its relevance to issues within modernity.

Jul 28, 202234 minEp. 168

Something's Happening in Savannah

In this episode, Stephen Blackwood joins the podcast to discuss the founding and liberal-arts mission of recently established Ralston College where he is president. They touch on the challenges facing—and hunger for​—​classical education in America today.

Jul 25, 202234 minEp. 167

Faith, Parents, Children

In this episode, George Barna joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss the findings of a recent survey conducted by the Cultural Research Center at the Arizona Christian University on the impact of parents' worldview on their children.

Jul 21, 202235 minEp. 166

Daniel McCarthy on “The Right Right”

On this episode, Daniel McCarthy joins the podcast to talk about his book review from the August/September issue​, “The Right Right.” They discuss the history and present state of conservatism in America, touching on the wide range of diverging streams of thought within.

Jul 21, 202230 minEp. 165

The Blessed Darkness of St. John of the Cross

In this episode, Fr. Donald Haggerty joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his recently published book, "Saint John of the Cross: Master of Contemplation."

Jul 18, 202233 minEp. 164

The Greatest Statesmen Are Thinkers

Daniel J. Mahoney joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his recent book, "The Statesman as Thinker: Portraits of Greatness, Courage, and Moderation"

Jul 14, 202234 minEp. 163

Who Defined Race in America?

David E. Bernstein joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his recent book, "Classified: The Untold Story of Racial Classification in America"

Jul 11, 202233 minEp. 162

Christian Mysticism Must Be Wild

Jason Baxter joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his recent book, "An Introduction to Christian Mysticism: Recovering the Wildness of Spiritual Life."

Jul 04, 202234 minEp. 161

The Greatness of 1776

Matthew Spalding joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his recent book, "The 1776 Report."

Jul 01, 202233 minEp. 160

Leo Strauss, Spinoza, Orthodox Judaism

In this episode, Jeffrey Bloom and Rabbi Gil Student join Mark Bauerlein to discuss their recently edited essay collection, "Strauss, Spinoza & Sinai: Orthodox Judaism and Modern Questions of Faith."

Jun 30, 202234 minEp. 159
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