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Media Malfeasance

2024/02/23

In this episode, Christine Rosen joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss her Commentary Magazine articles “All the President’s Press Men” and “Enola Gay, or, How the Media Imploded When It Came to Harvard’s President.” Music by Jack Bauerlein.

Who is Gavin Newsom?

2024/02/20

In this episode, John Cox joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, “The Newsom Nightmare: The California Catastrophe and How to Reform Our Broken System.” Music by Jack Bauerlein.

Fifty Years on Politics and Politicians

2024/02/15

In this episode, Cal Thomas joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book “A Watchman in the Night: What I’ve Seen Over 50 Years Reporting on America.” Music by Frederic Chopin licensed via Creative Commons. Tracks reorganized, duplicated, and edited.

How to Make Good Americans

2024/02/12

In this episode, Chris Sinacola joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss the new book, “Restoring the City on a Hill: U.S. History & Civics in America’s Schools.” Music by Jack Bauerlein.

Fundamentalists in the Public Square

2024/02/08

In this episode, Madison Trammel joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book “Fundamentalists in the Public Square.” Music by Frederic Chopin licensed via Creative Commons. Tracks reorganized, duplicated, and edited.

The American Past Distorted and Degraded

2024/02/05

In this episode, Jonathan Barth joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss “The Study of American History in Our Universities,” a report made by Arizona State University’s Center for American Institutions. Music by Jack Bauerlein.

The People’s Justice

2024/02/01

In this episode, Amul Thapar joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, “The People's Justice: Clarence Thomas and the Constitutional Stories that Define Him.” Music by Jack Bauerlein.

Control Freaks and Billionaires

2024/01/29

In this episode, Seamus Bruner joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, “Controligarchs: Exposing the Billionaire Class, their Secret Deals, and the Globalist Plot to Dominate Your Life.” Music by Jack Bauerlein.

The Rise of Antihumanism

2024/01/26

In this episode, Matthew B. Crawford joins the podcast to talk about his article, “The Rise of Antihumanism” from August 2023. They evaluate the antihumanisms gripping the West. Music by Jack Bauerlein.

The Civic Bargain

2024/01/25

In this episode, Josiah Ober joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book “The Civic Bargain: How Democracy Survives.” Music by Frederic Chopin licensed via Creative Commons. Tracks reorganized, duplicated, and edited.

Doctor’s Orders: Read the Bible When You’re Blue

2024/01/23

In this episode, Curt Thompson joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book “The Deepest Place: Suffering and the Formation of Hope.” Music by Jack Bauerlein.

The University of Austin is Off!

2024/01/18

In this episode, David Ruth joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss the vision and programs of the University of Austin. Music by Frederic Chopin licensed via Creative Commons. Tracks reorganized, duplicated, and edited.

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estessae 2024/01/04

Terrible sound quality

I want to listen to this podcast but the sound quality is so bad that I get too frustrated to continue. I really wanted to hear the author of the book...

Listening Again 2024/01/19

Great guests, poor interview style

Very good guests, but quite poor interview style. The podcast is a success “despite” the host interview method.

Able20864 2024/01/04

Enjoy but terrible sound quality

I enjoy the podcast topics but the sound quality is poor and distracts from the interviews.

Matthew Auciello 2023/12/29

Great Conversations

I love the print publication, and this podcast! Would have given 5 stars, but the audio quality is often quite frustrating. The interviewer usually so...

Ed Uardo 2023/11/19