Philosophy and Theology Together
On this episode, Thomas G. Guarino joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, "The Unchanging Truth of God?: Crucial Philosophical Issues for Theology."
Sep 20, 2022•32 min•Ep. 189
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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, 2022•37 min•Ep. 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, 2022•29 min•Ep. 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, 2022•33 min•Ep. 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, 2022•31 min•Ep. 185
Dershowitz Cancelled
On this episode, Alan Dershowitz joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book "The Price of Principle."
Sep 09, 2022•34 min•Ep. 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, 2022•41 min•Ep. 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, 2022•28 min•Ep. 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, 2022•32 min•Ep. 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, 2022•31 min•Ep. 180
Nones No More
On this episode, Matthew Nelson joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, “The New Apologetics.”
Aug 25, 2022•35 min•Ep. 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, 2022•33 min•Ep. 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, 2022•33 min•Ep. 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, 2022•29 min•Ep. 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, 2022•34 min•Ep. 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, 2022•37 min•Ep. 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, 2022•31 min•Ep. 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, 2022•32 min•Ep. 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, 2022•34 min•Ep. 171
What Does Jesus Have to Say About Economics?
In this episode, Fr. Robert Sirico joins Mark Bauerlein to talk about his recent book, "The Economics of the Parables."
Aug 01, 2022•34 min•Ep. 170
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, 2022•27 min•Ep. 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, 2022•34 min•Ep. 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, 2022•34 min•Ep. 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, 2022•35 min•Ep. 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, 2022•30 min•Ep. 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, 2022•33 min•Ep. 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, 2022•34 min•Ep. 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, 2022•33 min•Ep. 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, 2022•34 min•Ep. 161
The Greatness of 1776
Matthew Spalding joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his recent book, "The 1776 Report."
Jul 01, 2022•33 min•Ep. 160
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