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In this episode of Foreign Affairs, Dr. Trifkovic discusses the capitulation of Trump to the establishment and what that means for interactions in North Korea, Venezuela, and Russia. Show Sponsor: Members Who Support Our Work Original Air Date: September 11, 2017 Show Run Time: 40 minutes Show Guest(s): Dr. Srdja Trifkovic Show Host(s): Stephen Heiner https://fleming.foundation/2017/09/season-1-foreign-affairs-episode-5-september-2017-free/

In this episode of Foreign Affairs, Dr. Srdja Trifkovic comments on the referendum in Turkey, the French election, and the state of the British Government, all within the context of 11 months on since Brexit caused the first major shock to “politics as usual.” Show Sponsor: Members Who Support Our Work Original Air Date: May 12, 2017 Show Run Time: 45 minutes Show Guest(s): Dr. Srdja Trifkovic Show Host(s): Stephen Heiner https://fleming.foundation/2017/05/season-1-foreign-affairs-episode-4-may-2017-free/

In this special edition of the Fleming Foundation podcast, Dr. Srdja Trifkovic and Stephen Heiner discuss the so-called “Muslim Ban” of President Donald Trump, the domestic and worldwide response, and what the next 6-12 months might portend. Show Sponsor: Members Who Support Our Work Original Air Date: February 7, 2017 Show Run Time: 26 minutes Show Guest(s): Dr. Srdja Trifkovic Show Host(s): Stephen Heiner https://fleming.foundation/2017/02/season-1-ff-podcast-episode-4-muslim-ban/

In this episode of the Autodidact, Dr. Fleming takes on the often-requested question of how to read a poem. He examines a few lines from John Milton's Paradise Lost through better-known lenses like rhyme and meter, but also lesser-known ones like anaclasis, elision, and assonance. Ep1: https://fleming.foundation/2018/03/mystery-and-detective-stories-autodidact-episode-1/ Original Air Date: October 4, 2018 Show Run Time: 1 hour 3 minutes Show Guest(s): Dr. Thomas Fleming Show Host(s): Stephen Heiner https://fleming.foundation/2018/10/how-to-read-a-poem-autodidact-episode-2/

In this first episode of our new series Autodidact, Dr. Fleming explores mystery and detective stories, from Oedipus to Agatha Christie to Edgar Allen Poe. Original Air Date: March 20, 2018 Show Run Time: 41 minutes Show Guest(s): Dr. Thomas Fleming Show Host(s): Stephen Heiner https://fleming.foundation/2018/03/mystery-and-detective-stories-autodidact-episode-1/

In this episode, Dr. Trifkovic continues discussing particulars of the centuries-long Islamic invasion of Europe as well as a revisiting of the Crusades - why they happened, and how successful they were. Original Air Date: January 8, 2017 Show Run Time: 40 minutes Show Guest(s): Dr. Srdja Trifkovic Show Host(s): Stephen Heiner https://fleming.foundation/2018/01/islam-the-real-truth-about-the-religion-of-peace-episode-9/

In this episode, the second of a two part mini-series entitled, “Jihad and the Caliphate,” Dr. Trifkovic discusses the issue of succession after the death of Mohammed and the four “rightly guided caliphs,” Abu Bakr, Umar, Uthman, and Ali, who presided over what is still known to Muslims as the “Golden Age of Islam.” He explains the break between Sunni and Shi'a Muslims and begins narrating the Muslim invasion of Europe. Original Air Date: January 8, 2017 Show Run Time: 36 minutes Show Guest(s): Dr. Srdja Trifkovic Show Host(s): Stephen Heiner https://fleming.foundation/2018/01/jihad-and-the-caliphate-part-ii-islam-the-real-truth-about-the-religion-of-peace-episode-8/

In this episode, the first of a two part mini-series entitled, “Jihad and the Caliphate” Dr. Trifkovic deals head-on with the often used objection by apologists of Islam that “jihad is an internal battle.” He explains why this is manifestly false. He also deals with a more recent novelty, the concept of “ecumenical jihad,” or the coalition of those with “some religion” against those with none. Original Air Date: January 8, 2017 Show Run Time: 32 minutes Show Guest(s): Dr. Srdja Trifkovic Show Host(s): Stephen Heiner https://fleming.foundation/2018/01/jihad-and-the-caliphate-part-i-islam-the-real-truth-about-the-religion-of-peace-episode-7/

In this episode of Islam: The Real Truth About the “Religion of Peace”, Dr. Trifkovic discusses the Arabic-centric nature of Islam as well as the idea of Islam as “bi-theistic” - treating of Mohammed as related to Allah in the eyes of Muslims. Why is the concept of God so different for Muslims than for Christians? We discuss these concepts and more. Original Air Date: January 5, 2017 Show Run Time: 27 minutes Show Guest(s): Dr. Srdja Trifkovic Show Host(s): Stephen Heiner https://fleming.foundation/2018/01/islam-the-real-truth-about-the-religion-of-peace-episode-6/

In this episode of Islam: The Real Truth About the “Religion of Peace”, Dr. Trifkovic discusses the phrase “people of the book,” the way the Koran is laid out and versified, as well as how Christian and Judaic accounts are portrayed in it, not the least of which is Mohammed's incorrect notion of what the Trinity represented. Original Air Date: January 5, 2017 Show Run Time: 37 minutes Show Guest(s): Dr. Srdja Trifkovic Show Host(s): Stephen Heiner https://fleming.foundation/2018/01/islam-the-real-truth-about-the-religion-of-peace-episode-5/

In this episode of Islam: The Real Truth About the “Religion of Peace”, Dr. Trifkovic continues his explication of portions of the so-called “theology” of Islam by contrast with Christian concepts of creation, scripture, tradition, sin, fallenness, predestination, angels, devils, and the afterlife. Original Air Date: November 22, 2017 Show Run Time: 32 minutes Show Guest(s): Dr. Srdja Trifkovic Show Host(s): Stephen Heiner https://fleming.foundation/2017/11/islam-the-real-truth-about-the-religion-of-peace-episode-4/

In this episode of Islam: The Real Truth About the “Religion of Peace”, Dr. Trifkovic delves deeper into why Islam cannot be considered a “mere” religion and describes the five pillars, the Koran, the “sunnah” and the Hadiths. Original Air Date: September 20, 2017 Show Run Time: 31 minutes Show Guest(s): Dr. Srdja Trifkovic Show Host(s): Stephen Heiner https://fleming.foundation/2017/09/season-1-islam-the-real-truth-about-the-religion-of-peace-episode-3/

In this episode of Islam: The Real Truth About the “Religion of Peace”, Dr. Trifkovic concludes the end of the beginning stages of Islam by discussing the escalation of violence by Mohammed in Medina and the surrounding areas, how Jews and Christians were to be treated, and what legacy Mohammed left to his followers. Original Air Date: May 16, 2017 Show Run Time: 37 minutes Show Guest(s): Dr. Srdja Trifkovic Show Host(s): Stephen Heiner https://fleming.foundation/2017/05/season-1-islam-the-real-truth-about-the-religion-of-peace-episode-2/

In this episode which is made specially for our Charter Subscribers, Dr. Srdja Trifkovic defines the texts we will be referring to, specifically the Koran, sunna, hadiths, and the system of cataloguing the Koran in “suras.” He goes on to discuss the type of world that Mohammed, the so-called prophet, was born into, the types of religion practiced in that part of the world, and the development of Islam prior to the taking of Mecca. Original Air Date: April 6, 2017 Show Run Time: 41 minutes Show Guest(s): Dr. Srdja Trifkovic Show Host(s): Stephen Heiner https://fleming.foundation/2017/04/season-1-islam-the-real-truth-about-the-religion-of-peace-episode-1/

In this zero episode of Islam: The Real Truth About the “Religion of Peace” Dr. Srdja Trifkovic discusses the writing of his 2002 book The Sword of the Prophet: his motivations, how he went about writing the book, how it was received, and its importance today, 15 years later. Original Air Date: February 17, 2017 Show Run Time: 35 minutes Show Guest(s): Dr. Srdja Trifkovic Show Host(s): Stephen Heiner https://fleming.foundation/2017/02/season-1-islam-the-real-truth-about-the-religion-of-peace-episode-0-introduction/

In this episode of Surely, You Must Be Joking Dr. Fleming?, Dr. Fleming makes the case that a basic working knowledge of Latin should be a basic requirement for those involved in government, and should even be considered essential for those who wish to speak English well. Original Air Date: January 4, 2018 Show Run Time: 42 minutes Show Guest(s): Dr. Thomas Fleming Show Host(s): Stephen Heiner https://fleming.foundation/2018/01/no-liberty-for-the-latinless-surely-you-must-be-joking-dr-fleming-episode-9/

In this episode of Surely, You Must Be Joking Dr. Fleming?, Dr. Fleming continues on the theme of “Progress” recently discussed in 2 episodes of Christianity and Classical Culture. Dr. Fleming makes the case that, contrary to popular belief, technological and medical progress have NOT been unqualified benefits to the human race. Original Air Date: December 2, 2017 Show Run Time: 49 minutes Show Guest(s): Dr. Thomas Fleming Show Host(s): Stephen Heiner https://fleming.foundation/2017/12/progress-surely-you-must-be-joking-dr-fleming-episode-8/

In this episode of Surely, You Must Be Joking Dr. Fleming?, we discuss Dr. Fleming's response to the accusations of sexual misconduct of Harvey Weinstein, Kevin Spacey, et al. He thinks it's not much of a story at all. Original Air Date: November 13, 2017 Show Run Time: 41 minutes Show Guest(s): Dr. Thomas Fleming Show Host(s): Stephen Heiner https://fleming.foundation/2017/11/weinstein-spacey-weve-seen-it-all-before-surely-you-must-be-joking-dr-fleming-episode-7/

In this episode of Surely, You Must Be Joking Dr. Fleming?, Dr. Fleming discusses what role, if any, the Federal Government should have in disaster relief. Dr. Fleming approaches the question from the moral, pragmatic, and constitutional viewpoints, and also takes a moment to address the issues of people having the legal ability to live on uninsurable land on the coasts and price gouging. Original Air Date: September 1, 2017 Show Run Time: 53 minutes Show Guest(s): Dr. Thomas Fleming Show Host(s): Stephen Heiner https://fleming.foundation/2017/09/season-1-surely-you-must-be-joking-dr-fleming-episode-5-hurricanes-and-you/

In this episode of Surely, You Must Be Joking Dr. Fleming?, we take a further look at the destruction of symbols in society - not just of statues of the Southern Confederacy, but even of religious and secular figures. Far from a counter-protest or adopting the tactics of our enemies, Dr. Fleming encourages a much more radical notion: opting-out. Original Air Date: September 22, 2017 Show Run Time: 53 minutes Show Guest(s): Dr. Thomas Fleming Show Host(s): Stephen Heiner https://fleming.foundation/2017/09/leaving-society-surely-you-must-be-joking-dr-fleming-episode-6/

In this episode of Surely, You Must Be Joking Dr. Fleming?, we pose the question to Dr. Fleming: “Are people incapable of rational judgement?” Interwoven in the discussion are the protests in Portland, Kathy Griffin, “settled science,” the left/right paradigm, the alt right, along with appearances, via quotes, of course, by E.E. Cummings and Max Beerhbohm. Original Air Date: June 16, 2017 Show Run Time: 47 minutes Show Guest(s): Dr. Thomas Fleming Show Host(s): Stephen Heiner https://fleming.foundation/2017/06/season-1-surely-you-must-be-joking-dr-fleming-episode-4-rational-judgement/

In this episode of Surely, You Must Be Joking Dr. Fleming?, we deal with the issue of the New Age not just as a silly sideshow, but as a dangerous trap. Dr. Fleming starts by discussing the Renaissance and its two-pronged movement, the more questionable of which set up an alliance between science and magic that perseveres today in things like Gaia and the new global warming religion. Dr. Fleming also shares thoughts on Giordano Bruno, the phrase “Renaissance Man,” and Pico della Mirandola. Enjoy! Original Air Date: May 23, 2017 Show Run Time: 54 minutes Show Guest(s): Dr. Thomas Fleming Show Host(s): Stephen Heiner https://fleming.foundation/2017/05/season-1-surely-you-must-be-joking-dr-fleming-episode-3-the-new-age/

In this episode of Surely, You Must Be Joking Dr. Fleming?, we discuss representative democracy: is there such a thing, is it even possible, and what are Dr. Fleming's proposals for dealing with it. Original Air Date: May 15, 2017 Show Run Time: 46 minutes Show Guest(s): Dr. Thomas Fleming Show Host(s): Stephen Heiner https://fleming.foundation/2017/05/season-1-surely-you-must-be-joking-dr-fleming-episode-2-representative-democracy/

In the first episode of this new series Dr. Fleming takes on the issue of slavery. Is it a “moral issue?” How do we look at slavery both historically and within the context of “slavery” that most Americans think about, which is to say what existed prior to 1860? Is there a value to paternalism, to hierarchy, to obedience? What did St. Paul say? What about modern day wage slavery? Dr. Fleming discusses all this and more to help you possibly have a more productive conversation with friends should you dare to broach this topic sometime. Original Air Date: February 24, 2017 Show Run Time: 40 minutes Show Guest(s): Dr. Thomas Fleming Show Host(s): Stephen Heiner

Pizza with Chef Garret Fleming and Dr. Fleming on The Best Revenge. Original Air Date: June 2018 Show Run Time: 29 minutes Show Guest(s): Garret Fleming Show Host(s): Dr. Thomas Fleming https://fleming.foundation/2018/07/pizza-with-chef-garret-the-best-revenge-episode-15/

"The Egg and Us," Chef Garret Fleming and Dr. Fleming on The Best Revenge. Original Air Date: April 3, 2018 Show Run Time: 39 minutes Show Guest(s): Garret Fleming Show Host(s): Dr. Thomas Fleming https://fleming.foundation/2018/04/the-egg-and-us-the-best-revenge-episode-14/

In this episode of The Best Revenge, Thomas and Garret Fleming, joined by Rex Scott, eat their way through Umbria. Original Air Date: December 4, 2017 Show Run Time: 39 minutes Show Guest(s): Garret Fleming Show Host(s): Dr. Thomas Fleming, Rex Scott https://fleming.foundation/2017/12/umbria-the-best-revenge-episode-13/

In this episode of The Best Revenge, Rex and Dr. Fleming have a heated exchange over the merits of pop music lyrics. Fans of Bob Dylan and "the Boss" may not be happy. Original Air Date: September 28, 2017 Show Run Time: 38 minutes Show Guest(s): Dr. Thomas Fleming Show Host(s): Rex Scott https://fleming.foundation/2017/09/i-take-the-high-road-and-rex-takes-the-low-roads-the-best-revenge-episode-12/

In this episode of The Best Revenge, Stephen and Dr. Fleming come back to a favorite topic: Rome. This episode is focused on preparation for next month's Symposium in the Eternal City. Original Air Date: September 25, 2017 Show Run Time: 55 minutes Show Guest(s): Dr. Thomas Fleming Show Host(s): Stephen Heiner https://fleming.foundation/2017/09/rome-part-2-the-best-revenge-episode-11/

In this episode of The Best Revenge, Dr. Fleming and Stephen discuss how “the experts” can ruin basic enjoyment of wine, beer, spirits, tobacco, food, and pretty much anything pleasurable. Original Air Date: August 26, 2017 Show Run Time: 50 minutes Show Guest(s): Dr. Thomas Fleming Show Host(s): Stephen Heiner https://fleming.foundation/2017/08/season-1-the-best-revenge-episode-10-the-finer-things/

In this episode of The Best Revenge, Chef Garret introduces the noble topic of smoked pork. Original Air Date: May 20, 2017 Show Run Time: 1 hour 2 minutes Show Guest(s): Chef Garret Fleming Show Host(s): Dr. Thomas Fleming https://fleming.foundation/2017/05/season-1-the-best-revenge-episode-9-smoking-pork/

In this episode of The Best Revenge, Dr. Fleming grills and roasts Chef Garret Fleming on how to prepare lamb for Easter. Original Air Date: April 25, 2017 Show Run Time: 43 minutes Show Guest(s): Chef Garret Fleming Show Host(s): Dr. Thomas Fleming https://fleming.foundation/2017/04/season-1-the-best-revenge-episode-8-preparing-lamb-for-easter/

On this episode devoted to "Pasta alla Norma," Thomas Fleming and Chef Garret Fleming talk about Sicilian markets, the history of eggplant, and even the preparation of this classic Sicilian pasta. Original Air Date: April 7, 2017 Show Run Time: 46 minutes Show Guest(s): Chef Garret Fleming Show Host(s): Dr. Thomas Fleming https://fleming.foundation/2017/04/season-1-the-best-revenge-episode-7-pasta-alla-norma/

Original Air Date: October 16, 2018 Show Run Time: 14 minutes Show Guest(s): Dr. Thomas Fleming Show Host(s): Rex Scott

Original Air Date: October 9, 2018 Show Run Time: 18 minutes Show Guest(s): Dr. Thomas Fleming Show Host(s): Rex Scott Ep1: https://fleming.foundation/2018/08/life-right-or-duty/ https://fleming.foundation/2018/10/life-right-or-duty-part-2-from-under-the-rubble-episode-34/

Original Air Date: August 8, 2018 Show Run Time: 25 minutes Show Guest(s): Dr. Thomas Fleming Show Host(s): Rex Scott https://fleming.foundation/2018/08/life-right-or-duty/

From Under the Rubble with Dr. Fleming and Rex Scott: "Q and A, June 2018 Part 4." Original Air Date: June 2018 Show Run Time: 29 minutes Show Guest(s): Dr. Thomas Fleming Show Host(s): Rex Scott https://fleming.foundation/2018/07/q-and-a-june-2018-part-4-from-under-the-rubble-episode-32/

From Under the Rubble with Dr. Fleming and Rex Scott: "Q and A, June 2018 Part 3." Original Air Date: June 25, 2018 Show Run Time: 31 minutes Show Guest(s): Dr. Thomas Fleming Show Host(s): Rex Scott https://fleming.foundation/2018/06/q-and-a-june-2018-part-3-from-under-the-rubble-episode-31/

From Under the Rubble with Dr. Fleming and Rex Scott: "Democracy, Part 2." Original Air Date: June 16, 2018 Show Run Time: 19 minutes Show Guest(s): Dr. Thomas Fleming Show Host(s): Rex Scott https://fleming.foundation/2018/06/democracy-part-2-from-under-the-rubble-episode-30/

From Under the Rubble with Dr. Fleming and Rex Scott: "Democracy, Part 1." Original Air Date: June 12, 2018 Show Run Time: 25 minutes Show Guest(s): Dr. Thomas Fleming Show Host(s): Rex Scott https://fleming.foundation/2018/06/democracy-part-1-from-under-the-rubble-episode-29/

From Under the Rubble with Dr. Fleming and Rex Scott: "Q and A, June 2018 Part 2." Original Air Date: June 19, 2018 Show Run Time: 40 minutes Show Guest(s): Dr. Thomas Fleming Show Host(s): Rex Scott https://fleming.foundation/2018/06/q-and-a-june-2018-part-2-from-under-the-rubble-episode-28/

From Under the Rubble with Dr. Fleming and Rex Scott: "Q and A, June 2018 Part 1." Original Air Date: June 11, 2018 Show Run Time: 39 minutes Show Guest(s): Dr. Thomas Fleming Show Host(s): Rex Scott https://fleming.foundation/2018/06/q-and-a-june-2018-part-1-from-under-the-rubble-episode-27/

From Under the Rubble with Dr. Fleming and Rex Scott: "Pigs is Pigs, Part II." Original Air Date: May 24, 2018 Show Run Time: 24 minutes Show Guest(s): Dr. Thomas Fleming Show Host(s): Rex Scott https://fleming.foundation/2018/05/pigs-is-pigs-part-ii-from-under-the-rubble-episode-26/

From Under the Rubble with Dr. Fleming and Rex Scott: "Pigs is Pigs, Part I." Original Air Date: May 21, 2018 Show Run Time: 31 minutes Show Guest(s): Dr. Thomas Fleming Show Host(s): Rex Scott https://fleming.foundation/2018/05/pigs-is-pigs-part-i-from-under-the-rubble-episode-25/

From Under the Rubble with Dr. Fleming and Rex Scott: "The Leaders We Deserve, Part II." Original Air Date: May 17, 2018 Show Run Time: 24 minutes Show Guest(s): Dr. Thomas Fleming Show Host(s): Rex Scott https://fleming.foundation/2018/05/the-leaders-we-deserve-part-ii-from-under-the-rubble-episode-24/

From Under the Rubble with Dr. Fleming and Rex Scott: "The Leaders We Deserve, Part I." Original Air Date: May 14 2018 Show Run Time: 29 minutes Show Guest(s): Dr. Thomas Fleming Show Host(s): Rex Scott https://fleming.foundation/2018/05/the-leaders-we-deserve-part-i-from-under-the-rubble-episode-23/

Original Air Date: April 4, 2018 Show Run Time: 30 minutes Show Guest(s): Dr. Thomas Fleming Show Host(s): Rex Scott https://fleming.foundation/2018/04/home-rule-and-the-myth-of-democracy-from-under-the-rubble-episode-22/

Dr. Fleming and Rex Scott discuss coarse language From Under the Rubble. Original Air Date: March 28, 2018 Show Run Time: 38 minutes Show Guest(s): Dr. Thomas Fleming Show Host(s): Rex Scott https://fleming.foundation/2018/03/expletives-deleted-from-under-the-rubble-episode-21/

Dr. Fleming and Rex Scott have their Disagreements From Under the Rubble. Original Air Date: February 15, 2018 Show Run Time: 33 minutes Show Guest(s): Dr. Thomas Fleming Show Host(s): Rex Scott https://fleming.foundation/2018/02/disagreements-from-under-the-rubble-episode-20/

Dr. Fleming and Rex Scott discuss the development of technology From Under the Rubble Original Air Date: December 21, 2017 Show Run Time: 31 minutes Show Guest(s): Dr. Thomas Fleming Show Host(s): Rex Scott https://fleming.foundation/2017/12/you-robot-me-man-from-under-the-rubble-episode-19/

Trump's wall is our best defense against the builders of the Tower of Babel in the New World Order. Original Air Date: September 23, 2017 Show Run Time: 34 minutes Show Guest(s): Dr. Thomas Fleming Show Host(s): Rex Scott https://fleming.foundation/2017/09/trumps-wall-and-the-tower-of-babylon-part-2-from-under-the-rubble-episode-18/