The great Brad Birzer, Russell Amos Kirk professor of American studies at Hillsdale College, joins us for an outstanding discussion of some of the great works of modern literature and film (and even music), and why your spirit needs them. Sponsor If you’re a listener… Read More
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Ep. 1634 J.R.R. Tolkien and C.S. Lewis: The Friendship
Brad Birzer joins me to discuss J.R.R. Tolkien and C.S. Lewis, their friendship, and its inspiration for his latest project, which will knock your socks off. Sponsor Skillshare is an online learning community with thousands of classes in design, business, technology, and more. Get two… Read More
Ep. 720 Mythology, Tolkien, and Liberty
What is the relationship between freedom and the stories we tell ourselves? That’s what Brad Birzer explores in this episode that takes us from the ancient Greeks through JRR Tolkien! About the Guest Brad Birzer holds the Russell Amos Kirk Chair in history at Hillsdale… Read More
Ep. 293 Tolkien and Liberty
Jay Richards, co-author of The Hobbit Party: The Vision of Freedom that Tolkien Got, and the West Forgot , talks Tolkien and liberty.
J.R.R. Tolkien on Liberty, Religion, Localism, and More
Great conversation today with Jay Richards, co-author of The Hobbit Party: The Vision of Freedom that Tolkien Got and the West Forgot , about Tolkien as a writer and thinker, about themes in his work, about his views on liberty, religion, localism, and more, and about why he hated allegories. Have a listen! YouTube version below. Get a commute-sized… Read More
The Tolkien Professor
The great Jason Jewell of Faulkner University alerted me some time ago to The Tolkien Professor , a site run by Washington College’s Corey Olsen and filled with wonderful resources for Tolkien lovers. Definitely worth a look.
Ep. 1533 The Early Republic: Can We Learn Anything for Today?
Brad and I geek out on American history as we discuss themes and personalities from his new course for Liberty Classroom on the period 1807-1820. Brad’s Course To get Brad’s course, along with our 24 other courses, join Liberty Classroom . (Be sure to visit our secret coupons page… Read More
Ep. 1250 In Defense of Andrew Jackson?
Today Hillsdale College’s Brad Birzer joins me to discuss his new book, In Defense of Andrew Jackson. We discuss Indian policy, the national bank, nullification, and more. About the Guest Brad Birzer holds the Russell Amos Kirk Chair in history at Hillsdale College. Sponsor No more… Read More
Ep. 925 Liberty and Science Fiction: Bradbury, Rand, Heinlein
Brad Birzer joins us to discuss themes in his latest course for LibertyClassroom.com , on the golden age of science fiction — which is full of ideas libertarians will find congenial. About the Guest Brad Birzer holds the Russell Amos Kirk Chair in history at Hillsdale… Read More
Ep. 868 Science Fiction, Liberty, and Dystopia
Hillsdale College’s Brad Birzer discusses libertarian themes in some of the great works of science fiction. Special Offer Join Liberty Classroom and get this and all our other on-the-go courses! Use our secret coupon page for a discount. About the Guest Brad Birzer holds the Russell Amos Kirk Chair in… Read More