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Get 50% off on the Biogena One Starter Pack with START50 at https://biogena-one.com/enRalph's German Channel: / @ralphschoellhammer-de Ralph's Substack in English: https://the1020.substack.com/Ralph's Substack in German: https://schoellhammer.substack.com/In this conversation, the Ralph and Neil delve into pressing geopolitical issues, focusing on the India-Pakistan conflict, the implications of historical context on current events, and the role of national identity in shaping global politics. They discuss the shifting dynamics of power, the risks of escalating conflicts, and the importance of understanding history in navigating contemporary challenges. In this conversation, the speakers discuss the current state of societal identity crises, the institutional crises leading to a pre-revolutionary phase in the UK and beyond, and the global shift from a unipolar to a multipolar world. They explore political changes in Africa, the role of leadership in development, and the implications of BRICS for global cooperation. The conversation also touches on the future of American influence and the significance of the new American pope in the context of Catholicism.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Geopolitical Developments02:12 The India-Pakistan Conflict: A Tectonic Shift12:12 Historical Context and Its Impact on Current Events22:20 The Role of National Identity in Global Politics29:06 Reprogramming Society: The Crisis of Identity30:51 Pre-Revolutionary Phase: Institutional Crisis in the UK and Beyond34:14 Global Instability: The Shift from Unipolar to Multipolar World36:12 Emerging Alternatives: Political Changes in Africa39:11 The Role of Leadership: Dictatorship vs. Democracy in Development42:44 The Changing Landscape: BRICS and Global Cooperation50:04 The Future of American Influence: A Shift in Strategy55:07 The American Pope: A New Era for Catholicism?

Get 50% off on the Biogena One Starter Pack with START50 at https://biogena-one.com/enRalph's German Channel:    / @ralphschoellhammer-de  Ralph's Substack in English: https://the1020.substack.com/Ralph's Substack in German: https://schoellhammer.substack.com/Interview with David Betz:    • "The coming civil war with David Betz"  Interview with Doomberg and Michael Every:    • The New World Order – with Doomberg a...  Ralph Schoellhammer discusses the potential for a coming revolution in the West, driven by an institutional crisis where existing political frameworks fail to adapt to contemporary challenges. He emphasizes the importance of political legitimacy, voter frustration, and the role of youth in seeking change. The conversation explores historical parallels and the uncertain future of political order amidst rising discontent.Takeaways• The West is facing an institutional crisis that threatens democracy.• Existing political institutions are failing to adapt to new challenges.• Voter frustration is leading to a loss of legitimacy in political systems.• Youth engagement in politics is increasing as they seek alternatives.• Historical revolutions were often preceded by significant institutional crises.• The current political landscape is marked by a desire for change.• Adaptation of institutions is crucial for preserving democracy.• Crackdowns on dissent are not sustainable solutions to political discontent.• The future political order is uncertain and may vary by region.• The conversation aims to spark dialogue about pressing political issues.Chapters1. 00:00 Introduction and Announcements2. 02:22 The Coming Revolution in the West3. 06:28 Institutional Crisis and Adaptation4. 12:07 Political Legitimacy and Voter Frustration5. 18:35 The Role of Youth in Political Change6. 24:04 The Future of Order and Change

Ralph Schoellhammer, Michael Every, and Doomberg discuss the current economic and geopolitical challenges. They analyze the role of #GDP , the geopolitical tensions between the #us and #china , and the impact of the #trump administration on global #politics They also discuss the situation in #canada and the importance of #energy and resources in the political landscape.

Ralph Schoellhammer discusses concerning political and societal trends with Konstantin Kisin, focusing on the erosion of trust in institutions due to government misbehavior (exemplified by the COVID-19 response), the rise of populism fueled by ignored public concerns, and the growing competition from China's increasingly efficient industrial policies. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the1020/support

This episode of "Hammer Time" explores how the establishment, often posing as protectors of democracy, actively undermines it by silencing dissenting voices and promoting policies like mass migration that erode national identity and economic stability. It also features an in-depth conversation with Andy Ngo (https://twitter.com/MrAndyNgo) about his 2021 New York Times bestselling book, "Unmasked: Inside Antifa's Radical Plan to Destroy Democracy." (https://www.amazon.com/Unmasked-Antif...) Key Takeaways: The rise of anti-establishment parties like AfD in Germany and BSW in Saarland highlights a growing distrust of the political elite. "Defenders of democracy" are using state power to suppress alternative political movements, thereby undermining the very foundation of democratic change. The left's obsession with diversity and atonement for Western history is leading to policies that hurt the very people they claim to champion. The media's liberal bias and the rise of engagement farming on social media platforms contribute to a crisis of trust and the spread of misinformation. The increasing use of inflammatory rhetoric and the demonization of opposing viewpoints create a climate of fear and division, eroding the principles of free speech and open debate. The lack of accountability for errors and the refusal to correct the record further undermine the credibility of legacy media institutions. The emergence of a "liberal tyranny," where state power is used to suppress dissent and control information, poses a significant threat to democracy. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the1020/support

Ralph Schoellhammer and Neil Oliver discuss the concept of "moral licensing" and how it relates to a perceived moral hierarchy among elites, examining its implications for social and political discourse. Key Takeaways: Moral licensing is the idea that those in power can justify their actions, even if they contradict their stated values, by claiming moral superiority. The wealthy and powerful often use moral licensing to demand sacrifices from others while exempting themselves. The concept of "protected characteristics" in law creates a moral hierarchy where certain groups are deemed more deserving of rights than others. Moral licensing and the perception of a moral hierarchy contribute to a sense of societal division and resentment. The prevalence of moral licensing and the devaluation of truth pose significant challenges to achieving social harmony and a just society. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the1020/support

This episode of Hammer Time explores how the "moral licensing" phenomenon, where people believe they can act immorally due to fighting a perceived greater good, shapes the behavior and rhetoric of the political left in the West, specifically in Germany and the US. Key Takeaways: German companies are using diversity as a public relations strategy to distract from economic problems and appease the left-leaning government. The left uses the accusation of fascism as a tool to smear their opponents, avoid engaging with actual policies, and justify authoritarian measures. Moral licensing allows left-leaning politicians and activists to act hypocritically, ignoring the rules they impose on others. This phenomenon is rooted in a quasi-religious struggle against a perceived "evil" that justifies almost any action. The left often uses a simplistic, binary framework by identifying their political opponents as Nazis and advocating for the opposite, regardless of policy merits. This strategy serves to stifle debate and emotionally blackmail the public into supporting left-wing causes. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the1020/support

Ralph Schoellhammer examines the accountability of politicians and argues for the necessity of mechanisms to ensure they serve the public's interest, rather than their own. For the full conversation with Doomberg, jump over to Brussels Signal , where it will be uploaded on Monday, August 19th. Key Takeaways: The episode questions the effectiveness of current systems in holding politicians accountable for their actions. Schoellhammer discusses several historical and contemporary examples of political corruption and abuse of power. The importance of public engagement and advocacy in political processes is emphasized. The potential role of technology and social media in increasing transparency and oversight is explored. The host urges viewers to think critically about the political system and their role within it, advocating for active participation. Discussion includes the impact of populism on political accountability and citizen trust. Conclusion stresses the need for ongoing dialogue about political structure and reform to protect democratic values. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the1020/support

In a discussion on The Neil Oliver Show, Ralph Schoellhammer explores the concept of societal cohesion and the potential consequences of a diminishing shared narrative, particularly concerning youth engagement and authority in modern governance. Key Takeaways: Societal cohesion is crucial for maintaining community identity and stability. The youth today experience heightened feelings of normlessness and isolation compared to previous generations. Authorities may lack understanding of the importance of cultural cohesion, leading to increased reliance on authoritarian measures. The decline in shared narratives can result in tribalism, complicating governance. Historical context reveals that strong national identity contributes to societal power and influence. Finding and communicating a shared narrative is essential for reinvigorating community bonds, especially among younger generations. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the1020/support

Ralph Schoellhammer's "Hammer Time Episode #5" ties UK riots to demographic changes and cultural integration challenges, using Nietzschean perspectives to critique current political leadership and underscore the necessity of a confident cultural identity. Key Takeaways: The episode examines UK riots in the context of demographic shifts and integration difficulties. Schoellhammer references Nietzsche's views on history and culture. There is an emphasis on the decline of confidence in Western values affecting integration. The critique focuses on political leadership's handling of immigration and cultural identity. It warns against the dangers of a critical historical perspective that erodes cultural pride. A strong cultural identity is deemed essential for successful integration. Historical figures and narratives are seen as vital for societal values and cohesion --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the1020/support

Ralph Schoellhammer discusses societal issues such as government control, individual freedoms, and the impact of mandates. He reflects on the erosion of critical thinking, moral values, and individual rights in the face of state authority. Key Takeaways: Discussion on the impact of mandates and loss of critical thinking in society. Reflection on the erosion of moral values and individual rights. Comparison of state power to a quasi-fascist ideology. Illustration of the submission to authority in everyday life, including airport security. Mention of the need to question the morality of laws and mandates. Critique on the societal shift towards conformism and acceptance of government control. Emphasis on the importance of upholding human sanctity and embracing moral principles above legal mandates. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the1020/support

In "Hammer Time Episode #4 - "Schoellhammer's Law" Ralph Schoellhammer addresses the rise in violence and crime in Europe linked to migration, criticizing the mainstream media's downplaying of these issues and calling for honest discussions about societal changes. I am also talking to Benedict Beckeld, whom you can find on X: https://x.com/BenedictBeckeld and on here on YouTube: / @benedictbeckeld Make sure to check out his book as well: https://a.co/d/de58Vcb Key Takeaways: Schoellhammer discusses the rise in violence and crime related to migration in Europe and the UK. He references a notable incident in Southport involving the stabbing of three girls and the resulting public unrest. The video mentions the concept of oikophobia, or self-hatred and disdain for one's own culture. Schoellhammer critiques the mainstream media for downplaying the severity of these incidents. He highlights the need for more honest discussions about the impacts of migration policies. The episode suggests that moral purism and self-hatred are affecting societal attitudes. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the1020/support

Ralph Schoellhammer discusses on The Neil Oliver Show how media manipulation is inverting societal perceptions of 'radical' and 'moderate,' with significant implications for political accountability and the impact of radical environmental policies. Key Takeaways: Society is experiencing a major brainwashing to alter the perception of 'radicals' and 'moderates.' Politicians like Justin Trudeau and Kamala Harris are misrepresented in the media. Media is engaging in voluntary totalitarianism by distorting narratives to fit political agendas. Historical examples of state control are compared to current media practices. Radical environmental policies are warned against for potentially causing mass suffering. Emphasis is placed on local community engagement over global impacts. Calls are made for awareness and critical thinking about media narratives and political agendas. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the1020/support

Ralph Schoellhammer's "HammerTime" Episode #3 critiques the media's portrayal of radical political positions as moderate, using Kamala Harris and Joe Biden's political dynamics as examples, while introducing future special guest segments. Key Takeaways: Joe Biden resigns from the presidential race, covered by media as a selfless decision, while poor polling possibly influenced his choice. Kamala Harris is depicted as a moderate, though her record shows she is the most left-leaning senator. Schoellhammer criticizes media "gaslighting" in political narratives, framing radical positions as moderate. The episode introduces a new feature for future episodes: special guest appearances. Broader themes discussed include migration, democracy, and political landscapes in Europe. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the1020/support

Ralph Schoellhammer discusses political topics regarding European and American leadership, media manipulation, and societal discontent, emphasizing the need for factual reporting and accountability. Key Takeaways Discussion on European and American leadership, critiquing figures like Ursula von der Leyen and Kamala Harris. Highlighting media manipulation and misinformation in shaping political narratives. Emphasizing the importance of factual reporting and holding leaders accountable for their actions. Criticism of the lack of democratic accountability in decision-making processes. Addressing the disconnect between political elites and the general population. Warning about the potential for societal unrest if people feel disenfranchised and voiceless. Advocating for a return to common sense politics and a focus on representing the will of the people. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the1020/support

Ralph Schoellhammer discusses the reemergence of nationalism and patriotism in Europe and the US, highlighting the cultural aspects, societal impacts, and challenges faced by contemporary elites regarding these sentiments. Key Takeaways: Nationalism and patriotism are viewed as unifying forces in Europe and the US. Contemplation on the role of national identity within societies and governments. Cultural, societal, and political implications of nationalism and patriotism. Discussion on the challenges faced by contemporary elites in addressing national identity issues. Mention of conflicts in UK, political leadership, and the evolving nature of patriotism. Analysis on the changing political landscape, especially the rise of right-wing ideologies. Consideration of the United States' political dynamics and the potential for national renewal. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the1020/support

In the 2nd episode of "Hammer Time" Ralph speaks about the aftermath of the assassination attempt on Donald Trump, his views on JD Vance as the VP pick, and why Joseph Schumpeter, not Karl Marx, should be the most influential economist of our time. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the1020/support

This is the very first episode of my new podcast "Hammer-Time." It is still work in progress, so please bear with me as it develops and send me any ideas, comments, and suggestions you might have. This is a new endeavour, and I hope that many of you will join me on this journey to create a podcast that is both informative and entertaining. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the1020/support

Mark Nelson holds degrees in mechanical, aerospace, and nuclear engineering, as well as Russian language and literature. He is Managing Director of Radiant Energy Fund, and was formerly an analyst at Environmental Progress. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the1020/support

Ralph Schoellhammer, senior lecturer in economics and political science at Webster University Vienna, talks to Brendan O'Neill about the green delusions of the elites, why energy is so crucial to prosperity and why the populist revolt is just getting started. Read spiked here: https://www.spiked-online.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the1020/support

This is the audio version of a Twitter Space done with Albert Marko and Elbridge Colby on the current state of Geopolitics. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the1020/support

Frank Furedi is a sociologist and social commentator. He is Emeritus Professor of Sociology at the University of Kent in Canterbury. His most recent book is “The Road to Ukraine: How the West Lost its Way.” Since the late 1990s, Frank has been widely cited about his views on why Western societies find it so difficult to engage with risk and uncertainty. He has published widely about controversies relating to issues such as health, parenting children, food and new technology. His book Invitation To Terror; Expanding the Empire of the Unknown (2007) explores the way in which the threat of terrorism has become amplified through the ascendancy of precautionary thinking. It develops the arguments contained in two previous books, Culture of Fear (2002) and Paranoid Parenting (2001). Both of these works investigate the interaction between risk consciousness and perceptions of fear, trust relations and social capital in contemporary society. Frank has also written extensively about issues to do with education and cultural life. His book, Wasted: Why Education Is Not Educating (2009) deals with the influence of the erosion of adult authority on schooling. On Tolerance (2011) offers a restatement of the importance of this concept for an open society. Authority: A Sociological History (2013) examines how the modern world has become far more comfortable with questioning authority than with affirming it. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the1020/support

Jeff Snider is one of the foremost experts on the global monetary system, specifically the eurodollar money system, and all aspects of its misunderstood inner workings and how they impact global markets, commerce, and economy. His podcast - Eurodollar University - aims to educate the public on the evolution and nature, and nuances of the eurodollar system and true monetary principles. He is a regular contributor to Real Clear Markets and a columnist for the Epoch Times, and is active on Twitter as well as He has been a guest on countless programs including MacroVoices, and Real Vision for his insights into the Eurodollar system, LIBOR, and repo/securities lending markets., etc. Make sure to follow him on Twitter at @JeffSnider_AIP and check out Eurodollar University ( https://www.eurodollar.university/) and the accompanying YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrXNkk4IESnqU-8GMad2vyA --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the1020/support

In late September I had the great opportunity to talk to Camille Asmar on his beautifully made podcast! I highly recommend to subscribe to it here: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheAntidote... --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the1020/support

In today's episode of the “1020 Podcast” Ralph speaks with the smartest chicken there is: Behind the Green Chicken hides the outstanding team of Doomberg – a group of experts on everything economics and energy. They started writing Doomberg in May of 2021 to highlight the fundamentals missing from many economic and policy decisions, and it quickly grew to be one of the most widely read finance newsletters on Substack (https://doomberg.substack.com/about). They also have a fantastic Twitter account that is always full of information about what is going on in the global economy. You can find them @DoombergT. Their substack is written with wit&passion without ever being silly and the content is borne out of the team's deep experience in heavy industry, private equity, and the hard sciences. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the1020/support

Today Ralph is not the interviewer but the interviewed on "The Missing Piece." Make sure to check out their YouTube channel as well: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcn9R6zigqqIGeqrM4kr-0A/featured As an international news podcaster and journalist for 13 years, Will is determined to bring the latest news to our views. Will Li, the creator, and the host of the podcast, invites academic guests, experts from international relations, unique authors across the continents to join the show. No matter where you are, this program will give you firsthand information regarding the affairs around the world. - The Missing Piece - We Dig Deeper in News. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the1020/support

Daniel Idfresne is a seventeen-year-old born and raised in Brooklyn, New York. He has experience on the Public Forum Debate team and is currently a member of the Philosophy Club at Brooklyn Technical High School. Tune in to the Daniel Idfresne Show, where he makes philosophical connections to political and cultural occurrences today. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the1020/support

Today Ralph talks to Yoram Hazony, the President of the Herzl Institute in Jerusalem, and current Chairman of the Edmund Burke Foundation, a public affairs institute based in Washington that has hosted the National Conservatism Conference since 2019. Their conversation is about Yoram's most recent book, "Conservatism: A Rediscovery," that takes a new look at the history of conservatism and its potential future. I also highly recommend his book "The Virtue of Nationalism" that was published by Basic Books in September 2018. It has been selected as Conservative Book of the Year for 2019, and was an amazon #1 best-seller in both International Diplomacy and Nationalism. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the1020/support

In today's episode Ralph speaks with the historian and commentator Daniel Bermans (make sure to follow him on Twitter @DanielBerman2). Daniel Berman received his BA in Political Science and History from Bates College, an MLitt in Iranian Studies from the University of St. Andrews, and his Phd in International History from the London School of Economics and Political Science. His work has been published in the Diplomat, Times of Israel, and AMAC, and featured on Realclearpolitics. He worked in the United States Senate, and advised the last Administration. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the1020/support

In today's episode Ralph talks with Dr. Barry Strauss about "The War that Made the Roman Empire" and what we can learn about leadership from Augustus. Barry S. Strauss is a historian and Professor of History and Classics at Cornell University. He is an expert on ancient military history and has written numerous books, including The Battle of Salamis (2004), The Trojan War (2006), The Spartacus War (2009), Masters of Command (2013), and The Death of Caesar (2015). His books have been translated into sixteen languages. His most recent book is “The War That Made the Roman Empire: Antony, Cleopatra, and Octavian at Actium” in which professor Strauss takes a closer look at a conflict that would have a lasting effect on the direction of Western history. In addition to being a prolific writer, professor Strauss is also a commentator on contemporary issues from modern leadership to politics, and he publishes regularly in magazines like the New Criterion, the Wall Street Journal, and others. He is also a podcaster himself, and his podcast Antiquitas can be found on his personal homepage at www.barrystrauss.com. I highly encourage my listeners to take a look, because engaging with professor Strauss' work is both educational and, due to his engaging writing style, entertaining and capturing. He is also a contributor to the highly acclaimed Netflix original series “Roman Empire.” --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the1020/support

In today's episode Ralph speaks with Newsweek's deputy opinion editor Batya Ungar-Sargon (make sure to follow her on Twitter @bungarsargon) about the state of the Western working class, how elitism in the media has become a threat to democracy, and why Donald Trump might have enduring appeal. Ms. Ungar-Sargon has published her first book “Bad News: How Woke Media is Undermining Democracy” in October 2021. You can get it on Amazon and other booksellers (I highly recommend you do) and on May 10th the audiobook read by the author herself will be available as well. In her book she describes how the Media shifted from being critical of those who held powerful positions in society to becoming part of the very powerful elites they were supposed to be critical of. Under the guise of culture wars Ms. Ungar-Sargon detects an actual class conflict that is deliberately (albeit maybe also unconsciously) obfuscated by focusing on cultural issues. he has written for the New York Times, the Washington Post, Foreign Policy, Newsweek, the New York Review of Books Daily, and other publications. She has appeared numerous times on MSNBC, NBC, the Brian Lehrer Show, NPR, and at other media outlets. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the1020/support

Gray Connolly is a Barrister-at-Law in Sydney, Australia. His practice is mainly in constitutional law, public law, as well as corporations and resources law, and Gray has advised the Australian Government on national security and public law matters.  Gray served previously as a naval intelligence officer in the Royal Australian Navy in the South China Sea, the Indian Ocean, the Arabian Sea, the Gulf of Oman, the Persian Gulf, East Timor, and the Middle East, including service in the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.  Gray also periodically writes on national security and governance matters from a conservative perspective.  He writes at “Strategy Counsel” and his Twitter is @GrayConnolly  -  all of Gray's comments are Gray's alone! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the1020/support

In today's Episode Ralph speaks with Elbridge A. Colby (@ElbridgeColby on Twitter). Mr. Colby is the co-founder and principal of The Marathon Initiative, a policy initiative focused on developing strategies to prepare the United States for an era of sustained great power competition. He is the author of The Strategy of Denial: American Defense in an Age of Great Power Conflict (Yale University Press), which The Wall Street Journal selected as one of the top ten books of 2021. Colby's work has appeared in outlets such as The Wall Street Journal, Foreign Affairs, The Washington Post, The New York Times, Foreign Policy, and The National Interest as well as in international outlets such as Asahi Shimbun, Yomiuri Shimbun, Nikkei Asia, The Hindustan Times, The Australian, Süddeutsche Zeitung, Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung, Internationale Politik, Die Zeit, Le Figaro, The Spectator, Survival, La Stampa, The Taipei Times, Hankook Ilbo, The New Straits Times, and The Manila Standard. He is also the author of many book chapters, reports, and articles on defense and foreign policy issues. He has testified a number of times before Congress and the U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission. Colby is a recipient of the Distinguished and Exceptional Public Service Awards from the Department of Defense and of the Superior and Meritorious Honor Awards from the Department of State. A member of the Council on Foreign Relations and the International Institute of Strategic Studies, Colby is a graduate of Harvard College and Yale Law School. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the1020/support

In today's episode, Ralph is talking to Boris Ryvkin (make sure to follow him on twitter @BRyvkin) about the Russian Invasion of Ukraine. Boris Ryvkin is the Sole Member of MonteFly Holdings LLC, a portfolio holding company. Previously, Boris practiced law as a transactional attorney, specializing in mergers, acquisitions and general corporate matters at, respectively, global law firms Clifford Chance US LLP, Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP, and Mayer Brown LLP. Boris also formerly served as National Security Advisor to U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX). Boris's policy writing has appeared in, among other publications, National Review, The National Interest, Business Insider and The Diplomat. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the1020/support

In today's episode of the Global Wire Conversation I am speaking to Scott C. Johnston about his novel “Campusland,” what is going on in schools and universities and if humor is the best way to fight back. Mr. Johnston is not only a prolific author (you can find his book here– and should get it. It's a prescient and extremely entertaining read) but also runs his own blog at http://thenakeddollar.blogspot.com/and you can follow him on Twitter at @SJohnston60 Check out other episodes of the global wire conversations everywhere you listen to podcasts. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the1020/support

In today's episode of the Global Wire Conversation, Ralph is talking to Ian Rowe of the American Enterprise Institute. Mr. Rowe is a resident fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, where he focuses on education and upward mobility, family formation, and adoption. Mr. Rowe is also the cofounder of Vertex Partnership Academies, a new network of character-based International Baccalaureate high schools opening in the Bronx in 2022; the chairman of the board of Spence-Chapin, a nonprofit adoption services organization; and the cofounder of the National Summer School Initiative. He concurrently serves as a senior visiting fellow at the Woodson Center and a writer for the 1776 Unites Campaign. Make sure to follow his work and commentary on Twitter at https://twitter.com/IanVRowe​ and at AEI ​https://www.aei.org/profile/ian-rowe/​ In our conversation we cover the role of education in the empowerment of socially disadvantaged communities, whether a value-free education is possible or even desireable, the impact of Critical Race Theory as well as an emerging new group of African-American Intellectuals that defend classical liberal values. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the1020/support

In today's episode of the Global Wire Conversation, Ralph is talking to Professor Eric Kaufmann. Dr. Kaufmann is an expert Orangeism in Northern Ireland, nationalism, political demography and religious demography. In the course of the 2020 US presidential election, his writings provided some of the best explanations for the so-called “Shy Trump Vote,” making him an indispensable voice in the debate of electoral trends in the United States. He has also written extensively on the connection of religion and demographic trends in his book, “Shall the Religious Inherit the Earth?: Demography and Politics in the Twenty-First Century” and more recently has turned towards the question how Western societies are coping with migration from non-Western societies in his meticulously researched “Whiteshift: Populism, Immigration, and the Future of White Majorities.” In addition to being a data and facts driven researcher, Dr. Kaufmann also participated in the public debate and publishes regularly on topics from free speech rights to cancel culture on college campuses and the concept of “wokeness.” Make sure to follow his work and commentary on Twitter at https://twitter.com/epkaufm In our conversation we cover why some pollsters missed the “shy Trump vote,” the role of religion in demographic trends, and whether Western societies have lower fertility rates due to cultural or economic reasons. We also discuss Cancel&Campus culture, the impact of political correctness on voting behavior and self-censorship as well as the future of migration and integration in Europe and the US. Towards the end we also turn to the question what could be done differently in educational institutions and the public discourse to make attempts at the integration of minorities more successful. As always, you can find this conversation on your favorite podcast platform as well – just click https://linktr.ee/global_wire and select your podcast provider. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the1020/support

On today's Global Wire Conversation I will be talking to John Yoo University of California Berkeley law professor and former deputy Assistant Attorney General in the George W Bush Administration and current visiting fellow at the Hoover Institution. John Yoo co-hosts the Pacific Century podcast with Michael Auslin, broadly addressing developments in China and Asia. They discuss the latest politics, economics, law, and cultural news, with a focus on US policy in the region. He also co-hosts LawTalk with Richard Epstein and Troy Senik, discussing the latest developments in law and politics. On our podcast today we will be talking about his most recent book, “Defender in Chief: Donald Trump's Fight for Presidential Power,” whether or not Donald Trump is a “Constitutional Populist”, the Supreme Court and American politics. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the1020/support

In today's conversation Ralph speaks with Professor Anthony Pagden of UCLA about his writings as well as the future of the European Idea and European Identity. This conversation is also available as a podcast on all platforms and as a video on YouTube - you can find them here https://anchor.fm/global-wire Please subscribe so we can continue to produce high-quality content! Anthony Pagden was educated in Santiago (Chile) London, Barcelona and Oxford and holds a B.A.. M.A. and D.Phil. from the University of Oxford. He has been a Fellow of Merton College, Oxford, Senior Research Fellow of the Warburg Institute (London), Professor of History at the European University Institute (Florence), University Reader in Intellectual History and Fellow of King's College, Cambridge and the Harry C. Black Professor of History at Johns Hopkins. His research has concentrated on the relationship, cultural, political and legal, between the peoples of Europe and its overseas settlements and those of the non-European world from the Atlantic to the Pacific. His main concern is in the political theory of empire, in how the West sought to explain to itself how and why it had come to dominate so much of the world, and in the present consequences of the erosion of that domination. He has also written widely about cosmopolitanism, nationalism, internationalism and about the history and the future of the European Union. He is the author of more than a dozen books many of which have been translated into a number of European and Asian languages. His most recent publications include The Enlightenment – and why it still matters (Random House and Oxford University Press) in 2013, and in 2015, The Burdens of Empire: 1539 to the Present (Cambridge University Press). He has also written for the New Republic, the National Interest the New York Times, the Los Angeles Times, El Pais (Spain) Il Sole 24 Ore (Italy) the London Review of Books and the Times Literary Supplement. He teaches classes in the history of political thought from the sixteenth to the nineteenth century, in the theory of international relations, and seminars on imperialism and nationalism and on the theory of racism and ethnicity since antiquity. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the1020/support

In today's conversation, Ralph talks to professor Russell Berman about the global pandemic, the future of the European Union, Campus&Cancel Culture and political Islam. You can also find this conversation on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3mxvf7TXw5YfadBmBqGxAg Russell A. Berman, the Walter A. Haas Professor in the Humanities at Stanford University, is a senior fellow at the Hoover Institution and a co-chair of the Working Group on Islamism and the International Order. Berman specializes in the study of German literary history and cultural politics. He is a member of both the Department of German Studies and the Department of Comparative Literature at Stanford. He has served in numerous administrative positions at Stanford. He is the author of numerous articles and books including Enlightenment or Empire: Colonial Discourse in German Culture (1998) and The Rise of the Modern German Novel: Crisis and Charisma (1986), both of which won the Outstanding Book Award of the German Studies Association (in 2000 and 1987, respectively). Hoover Institution Press published his books In Retreat: America's Withdrawal from the Middle East (2014), Freedom or Terror: Europe Faces Jihad (2010), and Anti-Americanism in Europe: A Cultural Problem (2004). His other books include Fiction Sets You Free: Literature, Liberty, and Western Culture (2007), Cultural Studies of Modern Germany: Representation and Nationhood (1993), Modern Culture and Critical Theory: Art, Politics, and the Legacy of the Frankfurt School (1989), and Between Fontane and Tucholsky: Literary Criticism and the Public Sphere in Wilhelmine Germany (1983). He has also published numerous articles in the Hoover Digest, most recently "Marx's Moldering Manifesto" (fall 2018). His writings have also appeared in Defining Ideas and Advancing a Free Society. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the1020/support

In today's conversation, Ralph talks to professor Glenn Loury about race, culture and economics. You can also find this conversation on our YouTube Channel. Glenn C. Loury is the Merton P. Stoltz Professor of the Social Sciences and Professor of Economics at Brown University. He has taught previously at Boston, Harvard and Northwestern Universities, and the University of Michigan. As a prominent social critic and public intellectual, writing mainly on the themes of racial inequality and social policy, Professor Loury has published over 200 essays and reviews in journals of public affairs in the U.S. and abroad. He is a member of the Council on Foreign Relations, is a contributing editor at The Boston Review, and was for many years a contributing editor at The New Republic. Professor Loury's books include One by One, From the Inside Out: Essays and Reviews on Race and Responsibility in America (The Free Press, 1995 – winner of the American Book Award and the Christianity Today Book Award); The Anatomy of Racial Inequality (Harvard University Press, 2002); Ethnicity, Social Mobility and Public Policy: Comparing the US and the UK (ed., Cambridge University Press, 2005); and, Race, Incarceration and American Values (M.I.T. Press, 2008).      You can follow Professor Loury's commentary on "The Glenn Show" on bloggingheads.tv and also follow him on twitter https://twitter.com/GlennLoury --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the1020/support

In today's episode I will talk with Dr. Barry Strauss about the madness and genius of Roman Emperors, how Western civilization might never have emerged if the Persian Wars would have ended differently, and what it all means for today. Barry S. Strauss is a historian and Professor of History and Classics at Cornell University. He is an expert on ancient military history and has written numerous books, including The Battle of Salamis (2004), The Trojan War (2006), The Spartacus War (2009), Masters of Command (2013), and The Death of Caesar (2015). His books have been translated into sixteen languages. His most recent book is “Ten Caesars: Roman Emperors from Augustus to Constantine” in which professor Strauss takes a closer look at 10 out of Ancient Rome's over 60 imperial rulers. In addition to being a prolific writer, professor Strauss is also a commentator on contemporary issues from modern leadership to politics, and he publishes regularly in magazines like the New Criterion, the Wall Street Journal, and others. He is also a podcaster himself, and his podcast Antiquitas can be found on his personal homepage at www.barrystrauss.com. I highly encourage my listeners to take a look, because engaging with professor Strauss' work is both educational and, due to his engaging writing style, entertaining and capturing. He is also a contributor to the Netflix original series “Roman Empire.” --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the1020/support

In today's conversation we talk to Canadian human rights activist Yasmine Mohammed, who advocates for the rights of women living within Islamic majority countries, as well as those who struggle under religious fundamentalism. She is also the founder of Free Hearts Free Minds, an organization that provides psychological support for freethinkers living within Muslim majority countries- where the state sanctioned punishment for leaving Islam is death. Her book, Unveiled, is a memoir/polemic that recalls her experiences growing up in a fundamentalist Islamic household and her arranged marriage to a member of Al-Qaeda. In it, she sheds light on the religious trauma that so many women still today are unable to discuss. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the1020/support

In today's episode of the Global Wire Conversations Ralph is talking to Professor Steven B. Smith who is Alfred Cowles Professor of Political Science and Professor of Philosophy at Yale University's Political Science Department. In our conversation we touch upon a wide range of issues, from contemporary Liberalism to the moral vision of Thomas Hobbes, as well as the intellectual roots of Fascism and Communism and whether liberal political systems can defend themselves. Professor Smith's best-known publications include Hegel's Critique of Liberalism (1989), Spinoza, Liberalism, and Jewish Identity (1997), Spinoza's Book of Life (2003), Reading Leo Strauss (2006), and The Cambridge Companion to Leo Strauss (2009), Political Philosophy (2012), and Modernity and its Discontents (2016) which recently came out in paperback. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the1020/support

In today's Global Wire Conversation about Mexican politics Ralph is talking to Deborah Bonello, the founder and editor-in-chief of Mexicoreporter.com, a news and journalism site dealing with Latin American issues in general and Mexico in particular. An award-winning journalist, producer and videographer based in Mexico City, Ms. Bonello has worked as a staff video journalist for the Financial Times and the Los Angeles Times. Deborah has also contributed on a freelance basis to broadcasters and newspapers, filing in text as well as shooting, producing and editing video news and features. Past clients include the Los Angeles Times, the Economist, Time Magazine, AFP, the Guardian, AlJazeera, PRI The World, Univision's English-language content stream, the BBC and the Financial Times and others. Foreign Policy magazine listed her as one of the 100 most-influential female Tweeters, and Journalism.co.uk thinks she is one of the top 103 non-male speakers you should invite to your media conference. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the1020/support

In today's conversation I have the great pleasure to speak with Professor Victor Davis Hanson who is the Martin and Illie Anderson Senior Fellow at Stanford University's Hoover Institution. Professor Hanson is not only a prolific commentator who regularly contributes to National Review and The New Criterion, but has written over 24 books about military and cultural history, biographies, and political analysis. To remain updated about his work follow him on Twitter. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the1020/support

Today we talk with Timothy Groseclose, professor of economics at George Mason University. Dr. Groseclose has published extensively on the question of media bias, culminating in his 2012 book "Left Turn" which was praised equally by liberal and conservative reviewers. In our conversation we will talk about the perception of US presidents in Europe and whether media bias has become even more of a problem than it was in 2012. You can find out more about his work on his homepage and follow him on Twitter. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the1020/support

Today we talk with Dr. Deneen, who holds the David A. Potenziani Memorial College Chair of Constitutional Studies at the University of Notre Dame, about his most recent book "Why Liberalism Failed" and the potential crisis of liberalism in general. You can follow his work on his homepage and on twitter. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the1020/support