Podcasts about american idea

  • 74PODCASTS
  • 282EPISODES
  • 51mAVG DURATION
  • 1WEEKLY EPISODE
  • Mar 24, 2025LATEST

POPULARITY

20172018201920202021202220232024


Best podcasts about american idea

Latest podcast episodes about american idea

Low Carb MD Podcast
E387 - Economic Perspectives on Healthcare Systems | Gregory Rehmke

Low Carb MD Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2025 72:00


Gregory Rehmke is Program Director for Economic Thinking—a nonprofit organization dedicated to teaching economic principles and the key role of economic freedom, property rights, and the rule of law to progress and prosperity in America and around the world. He has directed educational programs at the Center for the American Idea, The Reason Foundation, and the Foundation for Economic Education. Gregory Rehmke has a degree in Economics from the University of Washington and did graduate work at the University of St. Thomas and San Jose State University. In this episode, Dr. Tro, Dr. Brian, and Gregory talk about… (00:00) Intro (06:31) Finding and working toward bipartisan agreement on very important issues related to health (09:28) Health savings accounts and why Singapore's health care system is the best in the world (13:41) The economic incentive model and health care (24:50) Why minorities and those in lower economic groups are at a much higher risk for health issues (34:36) Employee and student wellness (40:48) Reaching people with the message of metabolic health (46:20) Perverse incentive structures in healthcare and how they can be effectively reformed (57:10) The power of anecdotes for promoting good health information (01:03:18) Some potential issues with deregulating HSAs (01:06:08) The advancement of good metabolic health information over the past decade or so (01:08:50) Outro and Plugs For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links: Please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.lowcarbmd.com/ Resources Mentioned in this Episode: Medicine and Culture (book by Lynn Payer): https://www.amazon.com/Medicine-Culture-Revised-Lynn-Payer For Richer, for Poorer: Low-Carb Diets Work for All Incomes: https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/richer-poorer-low-carb-diets-work-all-incomes-2024a1000cw5?form=fpf Gregory Rehmke: Economic Thinking: https://economicthinking.org/ State Policy Network: https://spn.org/ STOA Debate League: https://www.stoausa.org Normal Nutrition (substack): https://normalnutrition.substack.com Dr. Brian Lenzkes:  Website: https://arizonametabolichealth.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrianLenzkes?ref_src=twsrc^google|twcamp^serp|twgr^author Dr. Tro Kalayjian:  Website: https://www.doctortro.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/DoctorTro Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doctortro/ Toward Health App Join a growing community of individuals who are improving their metabolic health; together.  Get started at your own pace with a self-guided curriculum developed by Dr. Tro and his care team, community chat, weekly meetings, courses, challenges, message boards and more.  Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/doctor-tro/id1588693888  Google: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=uk.co.disciplemedia.doctortro&hl=en_US&gl=US Learn more: https://doctortro.com/community/

The Ricochet Audio Network Superfeed
The American Idea: Abigail Adams: John’s Confidant, Partner, and Advisor (#12)

The Ricochet Audio Network Superfeed

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2025


Lindsay Chervinsky, Director of the George Washington Presidential Library, joins Cara Rogers Stevens this week to discuss Abigail Adams and her impact on John’s public life. Learn more about Lindsay: https://www.lindsaychervinsky.com/ Get her book: https://a.co/d/6OOF1ny Learn about the George Washington Library: https://www.mountvernon.org/library Listen to Lindsay’s podcast: https://www.georgewashingtonpodcast.com/show/conversations/ Host: Jeff Sikkenga Executive Producer: Jeremy Gypton Subscribe: […]

The Ricochet Audio Network Superfeed
The American Idea: Sleep Training the American People? (#11)

The Ricochet Audio Network Superfeed

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2025


Daylight Savings Time: nobody seems to enjoy switching their clocks twice a year, and recently there has been another push to eliminate it altogether. But as a policy issue it's far more complicated than it might seem at first glance. Dr. Cara Rogers Stevens is joined by columnist Rachel Lu, Associate Editor at Law & […]

The Ricochet Audio Network Superfeed
The American Idea: A Speech That Mattered – Lincoln’s Second Inaugural (#10)

The Ricochet Audio Network Superfeed

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2025


Days before the inauguration of our next president, we ask you to take a moment to look back at an inaugural address that was also given in a time of high political division and partisanship, in fact eclipsing our own. What can we learn from Abraham Lincoln, and from the words of his Second Inaugural […]

The Ricochet Audio Network Superfeed
The American Idea: Adding the Lone Star – The Annexation and Statehood of Texas (#9)

The Ricochet Audio Network Superfeed

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2025


How and why did the short-lived Republic of Texas seek admission into the United States and become the 28th state? Historical Jordan Cash joins Jeff for this episode, wherein they discuss how the state of Texas came about, why it factored so prominently in 19th Century American history, and why it still matters today. #texas […]

The Ricochet Audio Network Superfeed
The American Idea: The Conductor: America’s Forgotten Father of the Abolition Movement (#8)

The Ricochet Audio Network Superfeed

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2025


Rev. John Rankin is, arguably, America’s founding abolitionist, and yet he is virtually forgotten today. A conductor on the Underground Railroad, a writer and preacher, he laid the intellectual, moral, and organizational foundations of what would become the mainstream abolition movement in the mid-19th Century. Jeff is joined today by author Caleb Franz to cast […]

The Ricochet Audio Network Superfeed
The American Idea: America’s Foreign Policy Challenges as of Early 2025 (#7)

The Ricochet Audio Network Superfeed

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2025


What foreign policy challenges does the Trump Administration face as of February 2025? Where are the potential flashpoints of global conflict and strife? What ‘bad actors’ are out there, and are they working together? Defense Policy expert Rebeccah Heinrichs discusses these serious issues with Jeff, and offers some ideas for how America can defend itself […]

The Ricochet Audio Network Superfeed
The American Idea: Lincoln and the Presidential Pardon Power (#6)

The Ricochet Audio Network Superfeed

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2025


The presidential pardon is the most sweeping and unchallengeable of a president’s powers, and it seems that each time someone leaves the White House, pardons generate at least some level of controversy. Why did the Founders include this power? How was its use originally envisioned, and how has it evolved over time? Historian Jonathan White […]

Libservative
Confirmation Hearings of Confirmation Bias

Libservative

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2025 126:57


Dan and Corey kick off a special Saturday morning edition of Libservative Intellectual Idiots, tackling a range of political and cultural topics. The duo dives into the declassification of the JFK, RFK, and MLK files and teases a future episode with a guest who has extensively studied the JFK assassination. They discuss the shake-up at CNN and the absurdity of mainstream media. The conversation then shifts to Donald Trump's new cabinet picks, focusing on the contentious confirmation hearings for RFK Jr., Bernie Sanders, Tulsi Gabbard, and Kash Patel. The hosts debate the importance of questioning the establishment, scientific consensus, and the media's portrayal of these figures. They also touch on Edward Snowden's legacy and the implications of his actions. The episode is filled with humor, irony, and critical analysis, capturing the chaotic yet enlightening nature of today's political landscape.00:00 Welcome to Libservative: Saturday Morning Edition01:20 JFK Assassination Files and Conspiracy Theories03:31 CNN Shake-Up and Media Personalities05:49 Trump's Return and Political Reactions12:50 NFL Rigging and Sports Controversies19:59 Selena Gomez's Emotional Video33:26 RFK Jr. and Vaccine Controversies40:32 Debating Newborn Vaccinations41:43 Hospital Birth Experiences44:00 RFK Jr. and Authority in Healthcare47:27 Bernie Sanders on American Health51:16 Medicare for All vs. Healthier America56:36 Senator Mullen's Vaccine Concerns01:06:16 Tulsi Gabbard on Intelligence Failures01:26:43 Agreeing with Mr. Snows01:27:13 Edward Snowden's Sarcasm01:28:20 The American Idea and National Security01:28:59 Donald Trump's Election Impact01:30:16 Voter Desperation and the Establishment01:31:42 The Government as the Enemy01:33:54 Clearing Up Misconceptions01:36:23 Mark Kelly Questions Tulsi Gabbard01:40:38 The Truth vs. Russian Talking Points01:42:23 Operation Timber Sycamore01:43:37 Historical Context of U.S. Foreign Policy01:46:43 Kash Patel's Confirmation Hearing01:48:59 Grandstanding and Hypocrisy01:54:35 The Reality of FBI Leadership02:00:45 Closing Remarks and Podcast Information 

The Ricochet Audio Network Superfeed
The American Idea: Jimmy Carter – His Presidency, Politics, and Legacy (#5)

The Ricochet Audio Network Superfeed

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2025


Jimmy Carter, a one-term Democrat president from Georgia, recently passed away after a long and impactful and sometimes controversial post-presidential life. From governor of Georgia to president to self-appointed ambassador and highly successful proponent of global relief efforts, Carter broke with many presidential traditions, for better and worse, to his advantage and not. Jeff is […]

The Ricochet Audio Network Superfeed
The American Idea: John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, and Reconciliation (#4)

The Ricochet Audio Network Superfeed

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2025


As we mark another peaceful transfer of presidential power in America – and after an ugly, rancorous political campaign season – it’s worth looking back at perhaps the greatest story of political and personal reconciliation in our history. John Adams and Thomas Jefferson: allies, then friends, then rivals, then political enemies, and then friends again […]

The Ricochet Audio Network Superfeed
The American Idea: New Year, Same Problem: Our National Debt and Its Implications (#3)

The Ricochet Audio Network Superfeed

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2025


America’s national debt stands at over $36 trillion dollars as of early 2025. What does that mean? How did we get here? What should and can be done about it? What are the consequences of inaction? AIER.org policy analyst Dave Hebert joins Jeff this week to discuss this problem, hiding in plain sight, its background, […]

The Ricochet Audio Network Superfeed
The American Idea: America First – FDR vs Charles Lindbergh in the Shadow of War (#2)

The Ricochet Audio Network Superfeed

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2025


Jeff is joined by historian H.W. Brands to discuss the public and political battle between #FDR and Charles Lindbergh during the lead-in to #WW2. Were FDR’s policies pushing America slowly toward war, as Lindbergh asserted, or would they keep us out, as was FDR’s position? Of additional interest is how their disagreement fits into the […]

The Ricochet Audio Network Superfeed
The American Idea: Making the Presidency – John Adams and the Precedents that Forged the Republic (#1)

The Ricochet Audio Network Superfeed

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2025


John Adams was instrumental in America’s efforts for independence, the formation of our early government, and the cementing of norms and systems during the republic’s early years. And yet he seems most often remembered for the controversial Alien and Sedition Acts, and his complicated relationship with Thomas Jefferson? Historian and Executive Director of the George […]

The Ricochet Audio Network Superfeed
The American Idea: Born American, But in the Wrong Place – A Special Episode of The American Idea (#52)

The Ricochet Audio Network Superfeed

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 25, 2024


Peter Schramm, former Executive Director of the Ashbrook Center and Professor of Political Science, was a student of American thought, culture, institutions, and people. His interest in America began when he was a child, living in Hungary after World War 2, hearing his father talk about a faraway place where they all belonged, and would […]

The American Idea
Born American, But in the Wrong Place - A Special Episode of The American Idea

The American Idea

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 25, 2024 60:35


Peter Schramm, former Executive Director of the Ashbrook Center and Professor of Political Science, was a student of American thought, culture, institutions, and people. His interest in America began when he was a child, living in Hungary after World War 2, hearing his father talk about a faraway place where they all belonged, and would hopefully one day live.This is Peter's story, told by him, and through it we can learn not only of his story, but something about this country and its ideals, and why it has served as a beacon of liberty to the world for over 200 years.Host: Jeff SikkengaExecutive Producer: Jeremy GyptonSubscribe:https://linktr.ee/theamericanidea

The Ricochet Audio Network Superfeed
The American Idea: The Work of a Press Secretary: Politics and Perceptions | Contemporary Conversations (#51)

The Ricochet Audio Network Superfeed

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2024


Done every 10 years in response to the census, as required in the Constitution, congressional redistricting is always a politically-charged process, with each state dealing with it differently. Ohio recently completed the process, putting in place districts through 2030. Jeff is joined by Ohio Governor’s press secretary Dan Tierney to discuss how Ohio does this […]

The Ricochet Audio Network Superfeed
The American Idea: The Nazis’ Last Gasp: The Battle of the Bulge at 80 Years (#50)

The Ricochet Audio Network Superfeed

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2024


Jeff is joined by Dr. John Moser, Professor of History, to discuss the pivotal Battle of the Bulge – or Ardennes Offensive – that turned out to be Nazi Germany’s last major offensive of World War 2 in northwest Europe. Catching the Allied armies by surprise, Hitler’s army pushed deep behind friendly lines, only to […]

The Ricochet Audio Network Superfeed
The American Idea: The Power and the Money – When Presidents and Captains of Industry Clash (#49)

The Ricochet Audio Network Superfeed

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2024


Jeff is joined by historian Tevi Troy to discuss an issue of both historical and current relevance: what happens when the interests of commercial and industrial giants clash with those of the president? Is there anything we can learn from past rifts between the likes of Rockefeller and Roosevelt, of Ford and Wilson, to help […]

The Ricochet Audio Network Superfeed
The American Idea: Presidential Scandals – Crimes and Moral Failings From the Founding to the Present (#48)

The Ricochet Audio Network Superfeed

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2024


Can we find an honest president, or an honest presidential administration? By what standards do we identify “corruption” when it comes to the White House? Dr. John Robert Greene, author of “Little Helpers: Harry Vaughan, His Cronies, and Corruption in the Truman Administration,” joins Jeff to discuss the long and sordid history of presidential scandals […]

The Ricochet Audio Network Superfeed
The American Idea: America’s Military Recruiting Crisis (#47)

The Ricochet Audio Network Superfeed

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2024


How bad is our military recruiting crisis? Why are our armed services having sustained problems bringing in and retaining members? And what does this say about our strategic readiness, and what that means for our national security? Jeff is joined by Will Thibeau, former Army Ranger and defense policy authority to discuss this troubling, important […]

We the People
The Legacy of John Adams

We the People

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2024 82:47


In celebration of John Adams's 289th birthday, Jeffrey Rosen joins a discussion on Adams's legacy with Danielle Allen, the James Bryant Conant University Professor at Harvard University, and Jane Kamensky, president and CEO of the Thomas Jefferson Foundation. Kurt Graham, president of the Adams Presidential Center, moderates. They explore the constitutional legacy of the Adams family—including John and Abigail Adams and John Quincy and Louisa Catherine Adams—and discuss the importance of resurrecting the Adams family's tradition of self-mastery and self-improvement to defend the American Idea. This conversation was originally aired at the Adams Presidential Center as part of the 2024 Adams Speaker Series.   Resources:  Jeffrey Rosen, The Pursuit of Happiness (2024)  Jane Kamensky, The Colonial Mosaic: American Women 1600-1760 (1998)  Danielle Allen, Our Declaration: A Reading of the Declaration of Independence in Defense of Equality (2014) Stay Connected and Learn More Questions or comments about the show? Email us at podcasts@constitutioncenter.org Continue the conversation by following us on social media @ConstitutionCtr. Sign up to receive Constitution Weekly, our email roundup of constitutional news and debate. Subscribe, rate, and review wherever you listen. Join us for an upcoming live program or watch recordings on YouTube. Support our important work. Donate

The Ricochet Audio Network Superfeed
The American Idea: Elections of 2024 – Analysis, Commentary, and Reflections (#46)

The Ricochet Audio Network Superfeed

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2024


Jeff is joined by presidential historian Dr. Vincent Cannato, of the University of Massachusetts-Boston to discuss the elections of 2024, with particular focus on the presidential election. What happened? Why? How? What might it all mean? #trump2024 #harris2024 #elections2024results #elections2024 Read Vincent’s most recent book: https://a.co/d/dr12bXU Visit Vin’s website: https://www.vincentcannato.com/ Host: Jeff Sikkenga Executive Producer: […]

THE Bitcoin Podcast
BITCOIN, TRUMP, FREEDOM & THE AMERICAN IDEA - ERIK CASON & AMERICAN HODL (THE Bitcoin Podcast)

THE Bitcoin Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2024 108:33


"Fuck this fiat bullshit, fuck CBDCs... it's time for us to really start rebuilding in a meaningful and thoughtful way on top of a Bitcoin standard because that's really an American standard."On this Bitcoin Talk episode of THE Bitcoin Podcast, Walker talks with Bitcoin OG legends American Hodl and Erik Cason. They discuss Trump winning the 2024 election and what it means for America and Bitcoin. They also dig into Bitcoiners as an emergent political force, a Bitcoin Strategic Reserve, Ross Ulbricht nation-state adoption, nationalism, individualism, States vs the Federal Government, and a whole lot more.FOLLOW HODL:Nostr: https://primal.net/hodlX: https://x.com/americanhodl8 FOLLOW ERIK: Nostr: https://primal.net/erikcasonX: https://x.com/Erikcason*****THE Bitcoin Podcast Partners -- use promo code WALKER for...> bitbox.swiss/walker -- 5% off the Bitcoin-only Bitbox02 hardware wallet.> EFANI: Protect yourself from SIM swap attacks – go to https://www.efani.com/walker and it'll automatically apply the promo code WALKER getting you $99 OFF.> Cloaked Wireless: 25% OFF eSIM or physical SIM cards and protect yourself from SIM swap attacks.*****If you enjoy THE Bitcoin Podcast you can help support the show by doing the following:Subscribe to THE Bitcoin Podcast (and leave a review) on Fountain | Apple Podcasts | YouTube | Spotify | HIGHLIGHTER | EVERYWHERE ELSEFollow me (Walker) on Twitter Personal (@WalkerAmerica) | Twitter Podcast (@TitcoinPodcast) | Nostr Personal (walker) | Nostr Podcast (Titcoin)You can support THE Bitcoin Podcast on Geyser here: https://geyser.fund/project/titcoin

The Ricochet Audio Network Superfeed
The American Idea: Angry American Politics – What We Can Learn From The Election of 1800 (#45)

The Ricochet Audio Network Superfeed

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2024


We often look at our divisive, shrill, and angry politics as somehow outside of some vague norm, or worse than at any time in our past. Go back to go forward as we look at the Election of 1800 and how two parties reduced themselves to name-calling and lies, and still agreed to the first […]

The Ricochet Audio Network Superfeed
The American Idea: Freedom of the Press and the Rise of the Citizen Journalist (#44)

The Ricochet Audio Network Superfeed

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2024


Jeff and legal scholar Jonathan Turley discuss the importance of a free press in America, as well as the decline of legacy media and the simultaneous rise of the “citizen journalist.” What does all this portend for our republic and our efforts to be informed, rational citizens? Read Jonathan's recent book, “The Indispensable Right: Free […]

The Ricochet Audio Network Superfeed
The American Idea: MacArthur’s Return to the Philippines at 80 Years (#43)

The Ricochet Audio Network Superfeed

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2024


It’s been 80 years since Allied forces under General Douglas MacArthur invaded and, eventually, liberated the Philippines. To discuss the pivotal event in WW2 and world history, Jeff is joined by historian Walter Borneman, author of several books on World War II, including the excellent MacArthur at War. Learn about how this invasion came about […]

The Ricochet Audio Network Superfeed
The American Idea: Chinese Malware Apps – A Trojan Horse in Your Pocket

The Ricochet Audio Network Superfeed

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2024


Temu – it offers lots of cheap goods, right? Did you bother reading the Terms of Service, and do you realize just how intrusive this app is when it comes to the rest of the data and personal information on your phone? Did you know that the Chinese government requires – by their law – […]

FLF, LLC
Christianity & Politics: Is the Constitution Dead? American Constitutionalism ft. Dr. Jeffery Ventrella [The Ezra Institute Podcast for Cultural Reformation]

FLF, LLC

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2024 54:55


In this episode of the Podcast for Cultural Reformation, Pastor Nate Wright and Dr. Jeffrey Ventrella explore the intricate relationship between American constitutionalism and Christianity. They ask the question: "Is the Constitution Dead?" They discuss the historical foundations of America, the role of religion in the founding, the impact of rationalism, and the current state of constitutionalism in a nation that has largely rejected its Christian roots. Dr. Ventrella emphasizes the importance of Christians engaging in cultural and institutional power to effect change, advocating for a long-term, incremental approach to renewal and transformation. Episode Resources: TruthXchange: https://truthxchange.com/; Think Christianly about politics with the help of Dr. Boot's latest book "Ruler of Kings": https://ezrapress.ca/products/ruler-of-kings-toward-a-christian-vision-of-government; CHAPTERS:00:00 Opening: Introduction to American Constitutionalism00:30 Intro00:51 Welcome03:05 The Foundations of America: A Historical Perspective11:31 American Idea of the Separation of Church & State16:30 The Impact of Modernism/Rationalism on American Ideals20:37 Evolution and the Mutation of Law & Society24:33 Christianity's Influence on American Governance29:48 The Importance of a Biblical Anthropology in the U.S. Founding33:00 Current State of American Constitutionalism38:19 Why Do Insitutions Tend to Bloat and Shift Left?42:09 Christian Culture & Institutional Power44:27 Why Fight for American Constitutionalism?51:22 TruthXchange Information53:25 Conclusion & Mission of God Conference Information54:14 Outro UPCOMING CONFERENCES:Join us this October 31- November 2 @ The Presence of Christ Conference at Trinity Bible Chapel in Kitchener/Waterloo: https://mytrinitybiblechapel.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/2343549; The Mission of God Conferences: UK | Sat, 2 Nov 2024 10:00 - 17:30 GMT @ Birmingham City Centre: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/mission-of-god-conference-2024-tickets-932486039847; Canada - Ontario | Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024, 9:00 EST @ Harvest Bible Church Windsor: https://brushfire.com/ezrainstitute/missionofgod2024-ontario/587020/details; Alberta | Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024, 9:00 MST@ Fairview Baptist Church: https://brushfire.com/ezrainstitute/missionofgod2024-alberta/587306. The WAIT is OVER!!! Pre-order your copy of the NEW updated and expanded version of Dr. Boot's Mission of God with a brand-new study guide! Get it here: https://ezrapress.ca/products/mission-of-god-10th-anniversary-edition; Got Questions? Would you like to hear Dr. Boot answer your questions? Let us know in the comments or reach out to us at https://www.ezrainstitute.com/connect/contact/; For Ezra's many print resources and to join our newsletter, visit: https://ezrapress.com. Stay up-to-date with all things Ezra Institute: https://www.ezrainstitute.com;Subscribe to Ezra's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPVvQDHHrOOjziyqUaN9VoA?sub_confirmation=1;Fight Laugh Feast Network: https://pubtv.flfnetwork.com/tabs/audio/podcasts/8297;Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/ezra-institute-podcast-for-cultural-reformation/id1336078503;Spotify Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/0dW1gDarpzdrDMLPjKYZW2?si=bee3e91ed9a54885. Wherever you find our content, please like, subscribe, rate, or review it; it truly does help.

The Ricochet Audio Network Superfeed
The American Idea: Civics Education – A Matter of the Heart and the Mind

The Ricochet Audio Network Superfeed

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2024


What is civics education and why is it so important in America and for Americans? What are the elements of good – not partisan, no slanted – civic education? Jeff is joined by author and historian Dr. Wilfred McClay to discuss what makes civics among the most important topics we can teach our students, children, […]

Fight Laugh Feast USA
Christianity & Politics: Is the Constitution Dead? American Constitutionalism ft. Dr. Jeffery Ventrella [The Ezra Institute Podcast for Cultural Reformation]

Fight Laugh Feast USA

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2024 54:55


In this episode of the Podcast for Cultural Reformation, Pastor Nate Wright and Dr. Jeffrey Ventrella explore the intricate relationship between American constitutionalism and Christianity. They ask the question: "Is the Constitution Dead?" They discuss the historical foundations of America, the role of religion in the founding, the impact of rationalism, and the current state of constitutionalism in a nation that has largely rejected its Christian roots. Dr. Ventrella emphasizes the importance of Christians engaging in cultural and institutional power to effect change, advocating for a long-term, incremental approach to renewal and transformation. Episode Resources: TruthXchange: https://truthxchange.com/; Think Christianly about politics with the help of Dr. Boot's latest book "Ruler of Kings": https://ezrapress.ca/products/ruler-of-kings-toward-a-christian-vision-of-government; CHAPTERS:00:00 Opening: Introduction to American Constitutionalism00:30 Intro00:51 Welcome03:05 The Foundations of America: A Historical Perspective11:31 American Idea of the Separation of Church & State16:30 The Impact of Modernism/Rationalism on American Ideals20:37 Evolution and the Mutation of Law & Society24:33 Christianity's Influence on American Governance29:48 The Importance of a Biblical Anthropology in the U.S. Founding33:00 Current State of American Constitutionalism38:19 Why Do Insitutions Tend to Bloat and Shift Left?42:09 Christian Culture & Institutional Power44:27 Why Fight for American Constitutionalism?51:22 TruthXchange Information53:25 Conclusion & Mission of God Conference Information54:14 Outro UPCOMING CONFERENCES:Join us this October 31- November 2 @ The Presence of Christ Conference at Trinity Bible Chapel in Kitchener/Waterloo: https://mytrinitybiblechapel.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/2343549; The Mission of God Conferences: UK | Sat, 2 Nov 2024 10:00 - 17:30 GMT @ Birmingham City Centre: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/mission-of-god-conference-2024-tickets-932486039847; Canada - Ontario | Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024, 9:00 EST @ Harvest Bible Church Windsor: https://brushfire.com/ezrainstitute/missionofgod2024-ontario/587020/details; Alberta | Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024, 9:00 MST@ Fairview Baptist Church: https://brushfire.com/ezrainstitute/missionofgod2024-alberta/587306. The WAIT is OVER!!! Pre-order your copy of the NEW updated and expanded version of Dr. Boot's Mission of God with a brand-new study guide! Get it here: https://ezrapress.ca/products/mission-of-god-10th-anniversary-edition; Got Questions? Would you like to hear Dr. Boot answer your questions? Let us know in the comments or reach out to us at https://www.ezrainstitute.com/connect/contact/; For Ezra's many print resources and to join our newsletter, visit: https://ezrapress.com. Stay up-to-date with all things Ezra Institute: https://www.ezrainstitute.com;Subscribe to Ezra's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPVvQDHHrOOjziyqUaN9VoA?sub_confirmation=1;Fight Laugh Feast Network: https://pubtv.flfnetwork.com/tabs/audio/podcasts/8297;Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/ezra-institute-podcast-for-cultural-reformation/id1336078503;Spotify Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/0dW1gDarpzdrDMLPjKYZW2?si=bee3e91ed9a54885. Wherever you find our content, please like, subscribe, rate, or review it; it truly does help.

The Ricochet Audio Network Superfeed
The American Idea: The Anti Discrimination Regime – What is it and what does it mean for Liberty?

The Ricochet Audio Network Superfeed

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2024


What is a ‘regime,’ and what does America’s current “anti-discrimination regime” do and portend for individual liberty, limited government, and rule of law? Jeff discusses this thorny topic with scholar Thomas Powers, exploring the background of today’s regime, how it functions, and what it might mean for our future. #civilrights #woke #antiracism #antidiscrimination Read Tom’s […]

Live at America's Town Hall
The 2024 Liberty Medal Ceremony Honoring Ken Burns

Live at America's Town Hall

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2024 69:22


On September 24, 2024 the National Constitution Center held its annual Liberty Medal ceremony honoring America's storyteller, Ken Burns, for illuminating the nation's greatest triumphs and tragedies and inspiring all of us to learn about the principles at the heart of the American idea. In this episode, Jeffrey Rosen and Burns's co-director Sarah Botstein talk about Burns's life and work, followed by Ken Burns's inspiring acceptance speech. Burns then sits down with Rosen for a conversation about the American Idea.   Resources:  The National Constitution Center's 2024 Liberty Medal Ceremony      Stay Connected and Learn More Questions or comments about the show? Email us at podcast@constitutioncenter.org Continue the conversation by following us on social media @ConstitutionCtr. Sign up to receive Constitution Weekly, our email roundup of constitutional news and debate. Subscribe, rate, and review wherever you listen. Join us for an upcoming live program or watch recordings on YouTube. Support our important work. Donate

We the People
The 2024 Liberty Medal Ceremony Honoring Ken Burns

We the People

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2024 69:22


This week, the National Constitution Center held its annual Liberty Medal ceremony honoring America's storyteller, Ken Burns, for illuminating the nation's greatest triumphs and tragedies and inspiring all of us to learn about the principles at the heart of the American idea. In this episode, Jeffrey Rosen and Burns's co-director Sarah Botstein talk about Burns's life and work, followed by Ken Burns's inspiring acceptance speech. Burns then sits down with Rosen for a conversation about the American Idea.   Resources:  The National Constitution Center's 2024 Liberty Medal Ceremony       Stay Connected and Learn More Questions or comments about the show? Email us at podcast@constitutioncenter.org Continue the conversation by following us on social media @ConstitutionCtr. Sign up to receive Constitution Weekly, our email roundup of constitutional news and debate. Subscribe, rate, and review wherever you listen. Join us for an upcoming live program or watch recordings on YouTube. Support our important work. Donate

The Ricochet Audio Network Superfeed
The American Idea: Operation Market-Garden at 80 Years: WW2’s Last Massive Airborne Assault

The Ricochet Audio Network Superfeed

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2024


What do you know about the last massive airborne assault to take place in WW2? Market-Garden, beginning on 17 September 1944, involved more than three Allied airborne divisions in daytime drops in three separate areas, as well as thousands more troops and vehicles of the Allied XXX Corps. Depicted in the movie “A Bridge Too […]

The Ricochet Audio Network Superfeed
The American Idea: Constitution Day 2024 with Jeff Sessions

The Ricochet Audio Network Superfeed

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2024


What does the Constitution mean to an elected official? Or to the United States Attorney General? Why should we respect, and perhaps even revere, the United States Constitution, and can this 18th Century document still hold together a diverse, often fractious republic in the 21st Century? #constitution #americanhistory Host: Jeff Sikkenga Producer: Jeremy Gypton Subscribe: […]

The Ricochet Audio Network Superfeed
The American Idea: National Prosperity and Free Enterprise – Is There a Connection?

The Ricochet Audio Network Superfeed

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2024


Jeff is joined by Drs. Chris Burkett and Rob Wyllie, professors of Political Science and Political Economy, respectively, in this recording of a special live episode of The American Idea. Is there a connection between free enterprise and national prosperity? What is free enterprise, anyway? What kind of economy did the Founders envision for America, […]

The American Idea
National Prosperity and Free Enterprise - Is There a Connection?

The American Idea

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2024 58:42


Jeff is joined by Drs. Chris Burkett and Rob Wyllie, professors of Political Science and Political Economy, respectively, in this recording of a special live episode of The American Idea. Is there a connection between free enterprise and national prosperity? What is free enterprise, anyway? What kind of economy did the Founders envision for America, and how would that shape Americans and our public life and politics? Consider these questions and others that sit at the foundation of America and our experiment in free association and self-government. #freeenterprise #liberty #jefferson #hamilton #americanfounding Host: Jeff Sikkenga Executive Producer: Greg McBrayer Producer: Jeremy Gypton Subscribe: https://linktr.ee/theamericanidea

The Ricochet Audio Network Superfeed
The American Idea: Post-Conventions 2024 Elections Analysis: Where Do Things Stand?

The Ricochet Audio Network Superfeed

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2024


Jeff is joined by Henry Olsen, expert polls analysis from the Ethics & Public Policy Center, to discuss the state of the presidential election now that the dust has settled from the RNC and DNC conventions, and the nomination of VP Kamala Harris over President Biden. Catch Henry’s podcast here: https://ricochet.com/series/beyond-the-polls-with-henry-olsen/ #2024elections #dnc #rnc #kamalaharris […]

The Ricochet Audio Network Superfeed
The American Idea: Leadership Lessons from Two Legendary Coaches

The Ricochet Audio Network Superfeed

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2024


Jeff discusses leadership – the kind of American leadership that requires reasoning, setting of examples, and character – with two legendary football coaches in this special episode of The American Idea. Jim Tressel, longtime football coach of Ohio State University, and Lee Owens, former football coach at Ashland University, share their experiences in motivating players, […]

The American Idea
Leadership Lessons from Two Legendary Coaches

The American Idea

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2024 28:18


Jeff discusses leadership - the kind of American leadership that requires reasoning, setting of examples, and character - with two legendary football coaches in this special episode of The American Idea. Jim Tressel, longtime football coach of Ohio State University, and Lee Owens, former football coach at Ashland University, share their experiences in motivating players, building teams, and developing character in those around them. #ohiostate #ashlandfootball #ashland #leadership #leadershipdevelopment Host: Jeff Sikkenga Executive Producer: Greg McBrayer Producer: Jeremy Gypton Subscribe: https://linktr.ee/theamericanidea

THIS IS REVOLUTION >podcast
EP. 630: A NEW ECONOMIC BILL OF RIGHTS FOR THE 21ST CENTURY ft. Harvey J. Kaye & The Letterhack

THIS IS REVOLUTION >podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2024 125:17


Read the New Economic Bill of Rights Comic here: https://www.commondreams.org/opinion/economic-bill-of-rights-comic?fbclid=IwY2xjawEzmsFleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHaVTRIxhpn5QhTzpH0EDfD2UzZ34r7k1mr7NlTTOevkiESD8DPS9M1eGBg_aem_i6TbzKTrWCL1SXtMAG9NJQ New Economic Bill of Rights    Introduction   In a time when the promises of democracy and economic security seem increasingly out of reach for many, Harvey J. Kaye's work serves as a crucial reminder of the progressive potential embedded in American history. In his book, *The Four Freedoms: Franklin D. Roosevelt and the Evolution of an American Idea,* Kaye revisits FDR's 1941 State of the Union address, where Roosevelt articulated the Four Freedoms—freedom of speech, freedom of worship, freedom from want, and freedom from fear. These principles were not merely rhetorical; they laid the groundwork for the New Deal and shaped the social contract between the American government and its citizens.    Now, in collaboration with the Letterhack, Kaye has reimagined this legacy through the comic *The Economic Bill of Rights,* a modern-day call to action that seeks to rekindle the radical spirit of the New Deal era. This vision of economic justice and social democracy is not just a relic of the past but a roadmap for the future—a future where, as Kaye asserts, "the American people might rise up and demand a government that truly represents them."   Today, we delve into Kaye's argument for why these freedoms are more relevant than ever and discuss how the Left can leverage this historical framework to advance a progressive agenda in the 21st century.   Thank you guys again for taking the time to check this out. We appreciate each and everyone of you. If you have the means, and you feel so inclined, BECOME A PATRON! We're creating patron only programing, you'll get bonus content from many of the episodes, and you get MERCH!   Become a patron now https://www.patreon.com/join/BitterLakePresents?   Please also like, subscribe, and follow us on these platforms as well, (specially YouTube!)   THANKS Y'ALL   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCG9WtLyoP9QU8sxuIfxk3eg Twitch: www.twitch.tv/thisisrevolutionpodcast www.twitch.tv/leftflankvets​ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Thisisrevolutionpodcast/ Twitter: @TIRShowOakland Instagram: @thisisrevolutionoakland   Read Jason Myles in Sublation Magazine https://www.sublationmag.com/writers/jason-myles   Read Jason Myles in Damage Magazine https://damagemag.com/2023/11/07/the-man-who-sold-the-world/   Pascal Robert's Black Agenda Report: https://www.blackagendareport.com/author/Pascal%20Robert

We the People
The State of the American Idea

We the People

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2024 53:00


Charles Cook of the National Review, Melody Barnes of the University of Virginia, and Sean Wilentz of Princeton University explore the debate about the core values of the American Idea—liberty, equality, democracy, and federalism—throughout American history and model the way in which Americans of different perspectives can come together in the spirit of civil dialogue. This program was recorded live on February 9, 2024.    Resources:  Sean Wilentz, The Rise of American Democracy: Jefferson to Lincoln (2008)  Sean Wilentz, The Politicians and the Egalitarians: The Hidden History of American Politics (2016)  Charles Cooke, The Conservatarian Manifesto: Libertarians, Conservatives, and the Fight for the Right's Future   Charles Cooke, “The American System Works, and It Will Work If Trump Wins Again” (2023)   Melody Barnes, Corey D.B. Walker and Thad M. Williamson, “Introduction: can we make American democracy work?” In Community Wealth Building and the Reconstruction of American Democracy (2020)  Melody Barnes (and others), “Hate-fueled violence is ripping apart our cities and nation. We need to stop it.,” USA Today (2022)  Melody Barnes and Caroline Janney, “Opinion: In a civil war, accountability must precede healing,” The Washington Post (2021)  Melody Barnes, “Opinion: It's time for Sally Hemings to show us the unvarnished Thomas Jefferson,” The Washington Post (2018)  Stay Connected and Learn More: Questions or comments about the show? Email us at podcast@constitutioncenter.org.   Continue today's conversation on Facebook and Twitter using @ConstitutionCtr.   Sign up to receive Constitution Weekly, our email roundup of constitutional news and debate, at bit.ly/constitutionweekly.  You can find transcripts for each episode on the podcast pages in our Media Library. Donate

The Ricochet Audio Network Superfeed
The American Idea: Do Political Party Conventions Serve a Purpose Anymore?

The Ricochet Audio Network Superfeed

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2024


What’s the purpose of a party convention? Does anybody watch them, and are any decisions of substance made at them? Why did the Democrats avoid an ‘open convention’ this year, and what might have happened had they not? Jeff is joined by Professor Eric Sands to discuss the history, role, and evolution of party conventions […]

The Ricochet Audio Network Superfeed
The American Idea: U.S. Energy Policy: Opportunity and Self-Inflicted Wounds

The Ricochet Audio Network Superfeed

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2024


Are we running out of energy or not? Is the transition to “renewables” going to happen any time soon, and is it the best use of resources, capital, and labor? How do policy decisions impact the price, availability, and reliability of energy – and how does that impact our lives? Jeff discusses these thorny policy […]

The Ricochet Audio Network Superfeed
The American Idea: Free Speech – The Indispensable Right, with Jonathan Turley

The Ricochet Audio Network Superfeed

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2024


Law professor and scholar Jonathan Turley joins Jeff this week to talk about the importance of free speech, and just how threatened it is on college campuses, online, and by our own federal government. Learn more about America’s eras of political rage and the challenges to free speech they present – and what each of […]

Live From America Podcast
Episode 329: This Unprecedented Presidential Election

Live From America Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2024 68:47


This Week's Guests: Author / Historian - Jason Voiovich Episode 329 "Rethink Production presents "Live From America Podcast" - a weekly show that combines political commentary with humor. Hosted by the comedy cellar owner Noam Dworman and producer Hatem Gabr, the show features expert guests discussing news, culture, and politics with a blend of knowledge and laughter. Jason is the author of two books: Marketer in Chief: How Each President Sold the American Idea, and Booze, Babe, and the Little Black Dress: How Innovators of the Roaring 20s Created the Consumer Revolution. He's a practicing marketing and product development consultant advising clients around the world. Check out his Substack, Innovation History. He's also working on the follow up to "Booze," this one about consumer culture in the Great Depression. Follow Live From America YouTube @livefromamericapodcast twitter.com/AmericasPodcast www.LiveFromAmericaPodcast.com LiveFromAmericapodcast@gmail.com Follow Hatem Twitter.com/HatemNYC Instagram.com/hatemnyc/ Follow Noam Twitter.com/noam_dworman #Election #Trump #USApresidents

The Ricochet Audio Network Superfeed
The American Idea: 2024 Supreme Court Decisions – Review and Analysis

The Ricochet Audio Network Superfeed

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2024


Jeff is joined by legal scholar Josh Dunn to discuss the most recent decisions from the U.S. Supreme Court, including those overturning the Chevron Doctrine, addressing free speech online, separation of powers, and presidential immunity. #ussc #supremecourt #chevrondoctrine #constitution Host: Jeff Sikkenga Executive Producer: Greg McBrayer Producer: Jeremy Gypton Subscribe: https://linktr.ee/theamericanidea

The Ricochet Audio Network Superfeed
The American Idea: Bullets Not Ballots? Political Violence in American History

The Ricochet Audio Network Superfeed

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2024


Join us for our special episode in response to the attempted assassination of (former) President Donald Trump on Saturday, 13 July 2024. Jeff discusses with Dr. John Moser the existence and impact of violence in American politics from the 19th Century onward, looking into attempted assassinations of Andrew Jackson, Theodore Roosevelt, Gerald Ford, and Ronald […]

The Ricochet Audio Network Superfeed
The American Idea: “Charging Forward?” The History and Current Debate Over Electric Vehicles

The Ricochet Audio Network Superfeed

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2024


Electric vehicles have become more popular in the last decade, and are often promoted as being both good for the environment and the owner’s wallet – but is there evidence to back up these claims? You might be surprised by how much an EV really costs to build, how much consumer prices are distorted by […]