Dr. Arthur Herman, Pulitzer Prize Finalist and NYT Bestselling author, joins the show to discuss his new book The Viking Heart: How Scandinavians Conquered The World. ------------------------------------------------------Dr. Herman is the autho

Liberty Lounge #8: "David Azerrad on Conservatism in America"

Jul 3rd, 2021 1h 12m

Dr. David Azerrad joins the Western Canon Podcast to discuss the American spirit and way of life, the conservative movement and the GOP, the future of liberalism, "woke capital," Trump, and how conservatives can fight back against soft tyranny.

Episode #14: Sohrab Ahmari on Freedom, Virtue, and the Wisdom of Tradition

May 13th, 2021 56m 12s

In episode #14, Sohrab Ahmari joins the Western Canon Podcast to discuss his new book The Unbroken Thread: Discovering the Wisdom of Tradition in an Age of Chaos. We discuss the state of Western culture, how to live a meaningful life, how to av

Episode #13: "The Trial and Death of Socrates" (Euthyphro, Apology, & Crito)

Apr 4th, 2021 1h 41m

In this episode, we discuss the trial and death of Socrates, the Socratic method, and other topics by exploring Plato's early dialogues, the Euthyphro, the Apology, and the Crito. We also look at the major differences between Plato and Aristotl

Liberty Lounge #7: Don Watkins on Capitalism, Ayn Rand, The Fountainhead, and the Meaning of America

Mar 28th, 2021 1h 18m

Author and philosopher Don Watkins joins the Western Canon Podcast to discuss the morality of capitalism, the founding philosophy, the liberty movement in America, and why Ayn Rand's The Fountainhead is a great book. ---------------------------

Episode #12: "Aristotle and Objectivism" (ft. Gregory Salmieri)

Mar 11th, 2021 1h 17m

Was Aristotle an objectivist? Was Ayn Rand Aristotelian? Professor Gregory Salmieri joins the Western Canon Podcast to discuss Aristotle's philosophy, with a special focus on how it relates to objectivist thought. My guest discusses teleology,

Episode #11: "What Is Western Civilization?" (ft. James Kierstead)

Feb 17th, 2021 1h 23m

Episode #11: What is Western Civilization? (ft. James Kierstead)File Size: 120592 kbFile Type: mp3Download File Classicist James Kierstead joins the program to discuss his definition of Western Civilization. In recent times, the idea t

Interview: The Romantic Roots of the Sexual Revolution (ft. Carl Trueman)

Feb 7th, 2021 43m 25s

The Romantic Roots of the Sexual Revolution (ft. Carl Trueman)File Size: 62528 kbFile Type: mp3Download File Carl Trueman joins the Western Canon Podcast to discuss his new book The Rise and Triumph of the Modern Self: Cultural Amnesia

Aristotle on Happiness, Justice, and Politics (ft. Edith Hall)

Feb 7th, 2021 1h 11m

Aristotle on Happiness, Justice, and Politics (ft. Edith Hall)File Size: 65054 kbFile Type: mp3Download File Classicist Edith Hall joins the Western Canon Podcast again to discuss her book Aristotle's Way: How Ancient Wisdom Can Chang

Berkeley, Locke, Hume, Kant - Modern Philosopher Series (Episodes 1-5)

Jan 23rd, 2021 1h 59m

Berkeley, Locke, Hume, Kant - Modern Philosophers Series (Episodes 1-5)File Size: 171950 kbFile Type: mp3Download File This episode combines lectures 1-5 in my Modern Philosophers Series. These lectures come from a course I teach calle

Liberty Lounge #6: "The Libertarian History of Sci-Fi"

Dec 29th, 2020 47m 28s

In episode #6 of the Liberty Lounge, we take an in-depth look at how libertarian ideas have influenced science fiction literature. We explore the history of libertarian science fiction, from Mary Shelley's Frankenstein to the Golden Age of the

Liberty Lounge #5: "Jonah Goldberg on the Future of Conservatism and the populist Right"

Dec 6th, 2020 1h 21m

Liberty Lounge #5: Jonah Goldberg on the Future of Conservatism and the populist Right.mp3File Size: 116953 kbFile Type: mp3Download File In episode #5 of the Liberty Lounge, Jonah Goldberg joins the Western Canon Podcast to discuss t

Liberty Lounge #4: "Thomas Jefferson, Federalism, and the U.S. Constitution"

Jun 27th, 2019 1h 2m

Liberty Lounge #4: "Thomas Jefferson, Federalism, and the U.S. Constitution"File Size: 89954 kbFile Type: mp3Download File In episode #4 of the Liberty Lounge, Dr. Kevin Gutzman joins the Western Canon Podcast to discuss his book Thoma

Episode #10: "The Miracle of the West"

Apr 16th, 2019 2h 45m

Episode #10: "The Miracle of the West"File Size: 237790 kbFile Type: mp3Download File In episode #10 of The Western Canon Podcast, Jordan presents an in-depth review and exploration of Jonah Goldberg's new book The Suicide of the West:

Interview: "Tom Woods on Natural Rights, Property, Social Contracts, Libertarianism, and the Constitution"

Mar 30th, 2019 1h 19m

Interview: "Tom Woods on Natural Rights, Property, Social Contracts, Libertarianism, and the Constitution"File Size: 152370 kbFile Type: mp3Download File Thomas E. Woods--historian, political commentator, New York Times best-selling au

Interview: Mark Bauerlein on the Crisis of Higher Ed, the Decline of the Humanities, and Jordan Peterson

Feb 22nd, 2019 55m 17s

Mark Bauerlein on the Crisis of Higher Ed, the Decline of the Humanities, and Jordan PetersonFile Size: 106147 kbFile Type: mp3Download File Mark Bauerlein joins the Western Canon Podcast to discuss the current crisis facing higher edu

Liberty Lounge #2: "Natural Rights, Locke, and The Political Theory of the American Founding"

Dec 31st, 2018 1h 4m

Liberty Lounge #2: "Natural Rights, Locke, and The Political Theory of the American Founding"File Size: 124693 kbFile Type: mp3Download File In this second episode of the Liberty Lounge, we continue to explore the philosophical and pol

Interview: "Author Faith Moore on Saving Cinderella: What Feminists Get Wrong About Disney Princesses And How To Set It Right"

Dec 29th, 2018 55m 21s

Interview: "Faith Moore on Saving Cinderella: What Feminists Get Wrong About Disney Princesses and How to Set it RIght"File Size: 106290 kbFile Type: mp3Download File Writer and former educator Faith Moore joins The Western Canon Podca

Interview: Nathan Schlueter on Plato's Republic

Dec 9th, 2018 59m 34s

Interview: Hillsdale's Nathan Schlueter on Plato's RepublicFile Size: 85781 kbFile Type: mp3Download File Dr. Nathan Schlueter, Professor of Philosophy and Religion at Hillsdale College, joins The Western Canon Podcast to discuss the g

Episode #9: "Plato's Republic, Pt. I"

Dec 8th, 2018 1h 43m

Episode #9: Plato's Republic, Pt. I (ft. Nathan Schlueter)File Size: 148411 kbFile Type: mp3Download File Plato’s Republic (380 BC) is easily Plato's best-known work, and has proven to be one of the most influential works in the Wester

Liberty Lounge #1: "The Political Theory of the American Founding"

Oct 13th, 2018 43m 17s

Liberty Lounge #1: The Political Theory of the American FoundingFile Size: 83131 kbFile Type: mp3Download File The Liberty Lounge is a new segment (of The Western Canon podcast) dedicated to reviewing great books that focus on the prin

Episode #8: "Philosophy and Tragedy"

Oct 8th, 2018 2h 55m

Episode #8: Philosophy and TragedyFile Size: 253232 kbFile Type: mp3Download File In Episode #8 of The Western Canon Podcast, Gina Santiago, our Western Canon correspondent, stops by to talk about the philosophy of tragedy, specificall

Interview: Plato and Aristotle on Tragedy (w/ Gina Santiago)

Sep 30th, 2018 57m 17s

Interview: Plato and Aristotle on Tragedy (w/ Gina Santiago)File Size: 82500 kbFile Type: mp3Download File [...]

"Guide to Great Books Colleges" - Pt. 1

Aug 15th, 2018 1h 5m

"Guide to Great Books Colleges" (Pt. 1)File Size: 94948 kbFile Type: mp3Download File This is the first installment of the “Guide to Great Books Colleges,” a new segment produced by The Western Canon Podcast. The “Guide to Great Books

Episode #7: "Jason and the Golden Fleece & Euripides' Medea"

Aug 4th, 2018 3h 25m

Episode #7: Jason and the Golden Fleece & Euripides' MedeaFile Size: 197356 kbFile Type: mp3Download File One of the most powerful and enduring of Greek tragedies, the Medea centers on the myth of Jason, leader of the Argonauts, who ha