We conclude season three by reflecting on the influence of music in shaping the soul and the city from the very end of Aristotle’s Politics.  

Matt Parks and David Corbin explore the ideas behind today's headlines.

Opening and closing music from the beginning and end of “2020 Vision (Worse than Blind)” by Fred Lancia. Used with permission.

Opening (0:53) - We discuss the challenges of finding peace in a fallen world in light of the school shooting in southwest Texas and the conclusion of the school year.

Required Reading (3:50) - We reflect on the final chapters of Book VIII of Aristotle’s Politics, considering the influence of music on our lives and the regime.  Link: Aristotle, The Politics.

Tocqueville’s Crystal Ball (26:37) - We review last week’s picks for the PGA Championship and predict the winner of the Champions League final between Liverpool and Real Madrid. Links: FiveThirtyEight soccer rankings, FiveThirtyEight Champions League Final Projection.            

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Matt Parks is the Interim Provost and an Associate Professor of Politics at The King’s College in New York City. David Corbin is Head of School at the Geneva School of Boerne, Texas. All views expressed in this podcast are those of the speaker.