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Season 5 - Episode 114 -The CopDoc PodcastEver wondered about the bridge between law enforcement and academia? Today, we take you on a journey with Dr. Mike Birzer, a former sheriff's lieutenant who left and rose to become an esteemed academic at Wichita State University. We talk about his unique career path, shedding light on his teaching in Criminal Justice and the influence of his law enforcement background on his approach to research and teaching.We explore some of the most pressing issues in contemporary policing with Dr. Berzer. We tackle the often overlooked viewpoint of criminals, shedding light on the rich insights this perspective can offer. Highlighting the importance of situational analysis and discretion, we delve into Birzer's work with Paul Cromwell on a book offering criminal perspectives and a current project focusing on differential police response to low-risk, low-harm calls. As we finish our conversation, we delve into the sensitive issue of police reform and community trust, guided by the wisdom of Dr. Birzer. Reflecting on the journey of police reformer, OW Wilson, we contemplate his significant steps to improve the police department and examine how this historical narrative can inform modern practices. The chat focuses light on the reception of law enforcement in academic settings and acknowledges the challenges faced by students in criminal justice departments. We underscore the crucial role of reflective learning and continuing education in shaping future police academies and the burgeoning potential of collaboration between academic institutions and practitioners. Join us, as we uncover the intricate dance between academia and practitioners to chart a promising path for policing.Contact us: copdoc.podcast@gmail.com Website: www.copdocpodcast.comIf you'd like to arrange for facilitated training, or consulting, or talk about steps you might take to improve your leadership and help in your quest for promotion, contact Steve at stephen.morreale@gmail.com
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J.R.R. Tolkien, author of "The Lord of the Rings," calls us to be heroic and to sacrifice for one another, according to the author of a new book on Tolkien's "Sanctifying Myth.""I'm very glad when I look at the numbers of how many books of Tolkien's still sell and that almost anything that is publishable has been published by Tolkien," Bradley Birzer, a history professor and the Russell Amos Kirk chair in American studies at Hillsdale College, tells The Daily Signal.Birzer, who recently published a second edition of his book "J.R.R. Tolkien's Sanctifying Myth: Understanding Middle-Earth," calls Tolkien's enduring popularity "a healthy sign in society.""I don't think society is healthy right now, but I think that's one of the healthier signs of society," he explains. "I think Tolkien teaches us to be ourselves in the best way, to be our authentic selves, to be made in the image of God, to do what we're meant to do. I think he calls upon our uniqueness, each of us made individually in the image of God, and I think he calls us to be heroic.""I think he calls us to sacrifice for one another, and that was as true in Tolkien's life as it was in his writing," the Hillsdale professor says. "I think one of the great things about Tolkien is, when we praise him, we can praise him as a person. There aren't real serious personal failings. He didn't own slaves. He didn't have all these other things that we can dismiss Thomas Jefferson for."Birzer addresses the "literary archaeology" of Tolkien and explains why he thinks "The Lord of the Rings" is "our great story of the modern world."The history professor also addresses his personal dislike for the Peter Jackson films, why Tolkien initially distrusted the very modern technology that led his books to become one of the most popular movie trilogies in existence, and how Tolkien addressed the world of Middle-earth.Enjoy the show! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The O'Leary Review Podcast Guest: James Newcomb December 10, 2022 We welcomed James Newcomb to the show. James is an internet marketer, podcaster, and keen trumpeter. Check out James: Ba Vojdaan! JNS Media (Sign up for his email newsletter) Podcast Artistry™ Trumpet Dynamics “Always be serious. Never take yourself too seriously.” James referenced General Douglas MacArthur's speech to the cadets of the U.S. Military Academy from May 12, 1962. https://youtu.be/_42_aLGkRpg Tom Woods School of Life James and I are both members. Go to https://tomschooloflife.com/ to get on the waiting list. I recommend joining the school. John Birch Society James once worked for the perennially and unduly maligned John Birch Society. William F. Buckley, Jr., seen by a good many Americans over the last several decades as the paragon of American conservatism, was anything but that. Buckley and his magazine, National Review, were “purgers.” Over the course of National Review's history, the Buckleyites purged portions of the conservative movement for not falling in lock-step with the magazine's ideology. Ideology is an interesting topic when it comes to politics or political discourse. It is harmful. We could get into a long discussion on why ideology is so antithetical to moral order, but I shall just point you toward Brad Birzer's quick article “Russell Kirk on the Errors of Ideology.” Birzer wrote an extensive biography on Kirk, ironically one of the founders of National Review and who wrote for the magazine for years, but was then…purged. Kirk's reputation has been somewhat resuscitated by some over at NR in the nearly 3 decades since his passing, but his idea of conservatism is definitely at odds with the bunch who run the show over there at this stage. Here's a video of Birzer talking about his book, Russell Kirk: American Conservative. https://youtu.be/8kn9RdM6gks This is a long way of getting to the point that the John Birch Society was not on the “3 x 5 card of approved opinion” set forth by our cultural betters at the National Review, a magazine that has also purged other heroes of mine—namely Patrick J. Buchanan and Dr. Paul E. Gottfried—from their silly “movement” that has ceased to be “conservative.” Tom Woods 100 Tom Woods—as far as I'm aware—coined the aforementioned “3x5 card of approved opinion” phrase. It is beautiful and explains so much about our world today. Tom is also a mentor to both James and me. Perhaps not so coincidentally, one of the goals of this program is to get at least 100 people within the Tom Woods orbit on the podcast. “Tom's orbit” is loosely defined, but in our case, James is number 10. Ninety to go! #TomWoods100 Ron Paul presidential campaigns We talk a little about the 2008 and 2012 presidential campaigns of Dr. Ron Paul. I did not mention the essay I contributed to a book called Voices of Revolution: Americans speak out for Ron Paul. The ebook now appears to be free at lulu.com. This book was put together for the 2012 campaign. There was a call to action on the Tom Woods Show for a writing contest of some sort, so I fashioned an essay and it ended up leading off the entire book (after the introductory essay by the editor). I encourage people to download it. My essay starts on page 17. The publishing business James is in the publishing business. JNS Media Go to the site and sign up for his email newsletter. It's a good one. Search Engines A brief history of AltaVista, the defunct search engine. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AltaVista Artist mentioned: “Weird Al” Yankovic Conscientious Objection James appeared on Ep. 748 of The Tom Woods Show. James talks about seeking discharge as a conscientious objector on his own podcast. Conscientious objection in the United States. Wikipedia article. The podcasting business How People Make Money with Podcasts, Ba Vojdaan! Podcast Who is in the Tom Woods world? I have a website that will go live soon with discussions I've had with Tom Woods School of Life members. WhoIsInTheTomWoodsWorld.com Podcast and podcaster mentioned: Ben Greenfield of Ben Greenfield Life Once again, links for James: Ba Vojdaan! JNS Media (Sign up for his email newsletter) Podcast Artistry™ Trumpet Dynamics He is also starting the Podcasting 0-60 program. To learn more: podcasting0-60.com
On this episode of Banking on KC, Greg Finkle and Kevin Birzer of The Giving Grove join host Kelly Scanlon to discuss how the Kansas City-based organization helps to provide healthy food, strengthen communities and reinvigorate urban environments. Tune in to discover how The Giving Grove: Grew from a simple idea to a nationwide network of orchards. Works with urban neighborhoods and provides resources for sustaining the orchards. Is a source of fresh food in urban food deserts. Strengthens communities and builds neighborhood leaders. Invigorates the urban landscape. Country Club Bank – Member FDIC
Episode 2371 of the Vietnam Veteran News Podcast will feature a story about the brave Navy pilot who saved the day over Haiphong. The featured story appeared in The Aviation Geek Club and is titled: The Story of the Effective … Continue reading → The post Episode 2371 – Lt Birzer saved the day over Haiphong appeared first on .
TOPICS: Hillsdale’s new Graduate School of Classical Education, why inflation is no accident, and the connections between the LITTLE HOUSE series and American identity. Host Scot Bertram talks with Dan Coupland, dean of Hillsdale’s new Graduate School of Classical Education, about the launch and goals of the program. Christopher Caldwell, senior fellow at the Claremont […]
TOPICS: Hillsdale's new Graduate School of Classical Education, why inflation is no accident, and the connections between the LITTLE HOUSE series and American identity. Host Scot Bertram talks with Dan Coupland, dean of Hillsdale's new Graduate School of Classical Education, about the launch and goals of the program. Christopher Caldwell, senior fellow at the Claremont Institute and columnist at Compact Mag, discusses his recent essay, "Inflation Is No Accident". And Dedra Birzer, Lecturer of History at Hillsdale, concludes her series on Laura Ingalls Wilder and the "Little House" series of books by examining how the books connect with the American identity.
TOPICS: Fixing the teacher shortage crisis, a defense of Warren Harding, themes in the “Little House” series, and a creative arts alum from Hillsdale Host Scot Bertram talks with Dan Coupland, Dean of the Graduate School of Classical Education at Hillsdale College, about his recent essay with suggestions on how to fix the teacher shortage […]
TOPICS: Fixing the teacher shortage crisis, a defense of Warren Harding, themes in the "Little House" series, and a creative arts alum from Hillsdale Host Scot Bertram talks with Dan Coupland, Dean of the Graduate School of Classical Education at Hillsdale College, about his recent essay with suggestions on how to fix the teacher shortage crisis. Historian Ryan S. Walters provides a defense of Warren Harding in THE JAZZ AGE PRESIDENT. Dedra Birzer, Lecturer of History at Hillsdale, returns for further conversation about Laura Ingalls Wilder and the "Little House" series, this time looking at themes across the books. And Forester McClatchey '16 returns to campus as part of the College's Visiting Writers Series to discuss his work in the creative arts. Dan Coupland (0:25), Ryan S. Walters (14:36), Dedra Birzer (27:41), and Forester McClatchey (39:41)
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TOPICS: The effectual truth of identity politics, the breakdown of higher education, & Laura Ingalls Wilder and the "Little House" series Host Scot Bertram talks with Thomas West, Professor of Politics at Hillsdale College, about his recent essay titled, "The Effectual Truth of Identity Politics". John M. Ellis joins the show to discuss his book, THE BREAKDOWN OF HIGHER EDUCATION: HOW IT HAPPENED, THE DAMAGE IT DOES, AND WHAT CAN BE DONE, now in paperback. And Dedra Birzer, Lecturer of History at Hillsdale, begins a brief series on Laura Ingalls Wilder and the "Little House" series of books. Thomas West (0:45), John Ellis (12:12), and Dedra Birzer (35:00)
TOPICS: The effectual truth of identity politics, the breakdown of higher education, & Laura Ingalls Wilder and the “Little House” series Host Scot Bertram talks with Thomas West, Professor of Politics at Hillsdale College, about his recent essay titled, “The Effectual Truth of Identity Politics”. John M. Ellis joins the show to discuss his book, […]
TODAY'S BATTLE FOR MIDDLE EARTH BELIEF & BEVERAGES SERIES (GO) Few have had a greater impact on Catholic culture in the 20th century than J.R.R. Tolkien. Dr. Bradley Birzer, a renowned Tolkien scholar and beloved Hillsdale College Professor, gives us an elucidating portrait of the life and genius of J.R.R. Tolkien. Through a delightful blend of personal testimony, story, and scholarship, Birzer shines a bright "Tolkien light" on today's battle for "middle earth." Our interview concludes with rare audio of Tolkien reading a couple of excerpts from The Lord of the Rings. Dr. Bradley Birzer is a distinguished Tolkien scholar who holds the Russell Amos Kirk Chair in American Studies at Hillsdale College. For a list of his impressive accomplishments go here. We are united in more fully discovering, proclaiming, living, and building the Kingdom. We've been impacting thousands because of people like you. Find out more and partner with us. GO: PARTNER
In Season 5 of the McConnell Center's Vital Remnants Podcast, we are using Russell Kirk's The Roots of American Order to explore the historical roots from which America has grown. Rather than focusing on one defining moment, we are exploring America's inheritance from thousands of years of human history grounded in five key cities—Jerusalem, Athens, Rome, London, and Philadelphia. Each episode relates to a corresponding chapter and includes a conversation with a guest expert that goes beyond the text. Our journey begins in this episode with a conversation between McConnell Center Director Dr. Gary Gregg and Dr. Bradley J. Birzer, Professor of History and Russell Amos Kirk Chair in American Studies at Hillsdale College. The two discuss the purpose of the project, the context and relevance of the book, and Kirk's meaning of the word "order." Important Links Purchase a copy of Russell Kirk's The Roots of American Order Download the corresponding reading guide to The Roots of American Order here Learn more about this year-long project at https://louisville.edu/mcconnellcenter/programs-events/bic Subscribe to our newsletter and receive McConnell Center updates directly in your mailbox Share any thoughts, questions, comments, or concerns with us via email at tracy@louisville.edu This podcast is a production of the McConnell Center at the University of Louisville. For more information, including upcoming events, please visit us online at mcconnellcenter.org or on social media at: Facebook: @mcconnellcenter Instagram: @ulmcenter Twitter: @ULmCenter Contributors Host: Dr. Gary L. Gregg II, McConnell Center Director Guest: Dr. Bradley J. Birzer, Professor of History and Russell Amos Kirk Chair in American Studies at Hillsdale College Producer and Editor: Connor Tracy, McConnell Center SBS Coordinator Co-Editor: Will Randolph, McConnell Scholar
In this episode, McConnell Center Director Dr. Gary Gregg is joined by Dr. Bradley J. Birzer, Professor of History and Russell Amos Kirk Chair in American Studies at Hillsdale College, for a conversation on Russell Kirk's The Roots of American Order. The two discuss the McConnell Center's new book in common project and Kirk's inspiration for the book. This season of Vital Remnants uses Russell Kirk's The Roots of American Order to explore the historical roots from which America has grown. Rather than focusing on one defining moment, episodes explore America's inheritance from thousands of years of human history grounded in five key cities—Jerusalem, Athens, Rome, London, and Philadelphia. Each episode relates to a corresponding chapter and includes a conversation with a guest expert that goes beyond the text. Important Links Purchase a copy of Russell Kirk's The Roots of American Order Download the corresponding reading guide to The Roots of American Order here Learn more about this year-long project at https://louisville.edu/mcconnellcenter/programs-events/bic Subscribe to our newsletter and receive McConnell Center updates directly in your mailbox Share any thoughts, questions, comments, or concerns with us via email at connor.tracy@louisville.edu This podcast is a production of the McConnell Center at the University of Louisville. For more information, including upcoming events, please visit us online at mcconnellcenter.org or on social media at: Facebook: @mcconnellcenter Instagram: @ulmcenter Twitter: @ULmCenter Contributors Host: Dr. Gary L. Gregg II, McConnell Center Director Guest: Dr. Bradley J. Birzer, Professor of History and Russell Amos Kirk Chair in American Studies at Hillsdale College Producer and Editor: Connor Tracy, McConnell Center SBS Coordinator Co-Editor: Will Randolph, McConnell Scholar
Professor Bradley Birzer from Hillsdale College joins the show to dissect Russell Kirk's famous 1981 essay condemning libertarians. Is libertarianism necessarily utopian and unworkable, as Kirk suggests? Is it hubris to imagine we don't need the state—or even God—to prevent social chaos? Do libertarians have more in common with Communists than conservatives? Or was Kirk simply attacking an absurd strawman of the atomistic individual, with Rothbard as the particular (unstated) target of his ire? Dr. Birzer is a thoroughgoing scholar of Kirk, and provides great insights into the context and thinking behind this critique. Russel Kirk's "Libertarians, The Chirping Sectaries": Mises.org/Kirk Rothbard's "Myth and Truth About Libertarianism": Mises.org/HAP77a Dr. Birzer's "Kirk and the Libertarians": Mises.org/HAP77b Hornberger's "An Open Letter to Russell Kirk": Mises.org/HAP77c
Professor Bradley Birzer from Hillsdale College joins the show to dissect Russell Kirk's famous 1981 essay condemning libertarians. Is libertarianism necessarily utopian and unworkable, as Kirk suggests? Is it hubris to imagine we don't need the state—or even God—to prevent social chaos? Do libertarians have more in common with Communists than conservatives? Or was Kirk simply attacking an absurd strawman of the atomistic individual, with Rothbard as the particular (unstated) target of his ire? Dr. Birzer is a thoroughgoing scholar of Kirk, and provides great insights into the context and thinking behind this critique. Russel Kirk's "Libertarians, The Chirping Sectaries": Mises.org/Kirk Rothbard's "Myth and Truth About Libertarianism": Mises.org/HAP77a Dr. Birzer's "Kirk and the Libertarians": Mises.org/HAP77b Hornberger's "An Open Letter to Russell Kirk": Mises.org/HAP77c
Professor Bradley Birzer from Hillsdale College joins the show to dissect Russell Kirk's famous 1981 essay condemning libertarians. Is libertarianism necessarily utopian and unworkable, as Kirk suggests? Is it hubris to imagine we don't need the state—or even God—to prevent social chaos? Do libertarians have more in common with Communists than conservatives? Or was Kirk simply attacking an absurd strawman of the atomistic individual, with Rothbard as the particular (unstated) target of his ire? Dr. Birzer is a thoroughgoing scholar of Kirk, and provides great insights into the context and thinking behind this critique. Russel Kirk's "Libertarians, The Chirping Sectaries": Mises.org/Kirk Rothbard's "Myth and Truth About Libertarianism": Mises.org/HAP77a Dr. Birzer's "Kirk and the Libertarians": Mises.org/HAP77b Hornberger's "An Open Letter to Russell Kirk": Mises.org/HAP77c
Professor Bradley Birzer from Hillsdale College joins the show to dissect Russell Kirk's famous 1981 essay condemning libertarians. Is libertarianism necessarily utopian and unworkable, as Kirk suggests? Is it hubris to imagine we don't need the state—or even God—to prevent social chaos? Do libertarians have more in common with Communists than conservatives? Or was Kirk simply attacking an absurd strawman of the atomistic individual, with Rothbard as the particular (unstated) target of his ire? Dr. Birzer is a thoroughgoing scholar of Kirk, and provides great insights into the context and thinking behind this critique. Russel Kirk's "Libertarians, The Chirping Sectaries": Mises.org/Kirk Rothbard's "Myth and Truth About Libertarianism": Mises.org/HAP77a Dr. Birzer's "Kirk and the Libertarians": Mises.org/HAP77b Hornberger's "An Open Letter to Russell Kirk": Mises.org/HAP77c
Professor Bradley Birzer from Hillsdale College joins the show to dissect Russell Kirk's famous 1981 essay condemning libertarians. Is libertarianism necessarily utopian and unworkable, as Kirk suggests? Is it hubris to imagine we don't need the state—or even God—to prevent social chaos? Do libertarians have more in common with Communists than conservatives? Or was Kirk simply attacking an absurd strawman of the atomistic individual, with Rothbard as the particular (unstated) target of his ire? Dr. Birzer is a thoroughgoing scholar of Kirk, and provides great insights into the context and thinking behind this critique. Russel Kirk's "Libertarians, The Chirping Sectaries": Mises.org/Kirk Rothbard's "Myth and Truth About Libertarianism": Mises.org/HAP77a Dr. Birzer's "Kirk and the Libertarians": Mises.org/HAP77b Hornberger's "An Open Letter to Russell Kirk": Mises.org/HAP77c]]>
This episode was streamed on Facebook LIVE as well. Today, I talk with Dr. Brad Birzer about the "central explanatory text" of Tolkien's mythology, "The Debate of Finrod and Andreth," which you can find in Volume X, Morgoth's Ring, of the History of Middle earth series edited by Christopher Tolkien. We also discuss Tolkien's views on monarchy, how it intersects with his theology, and how the theme of God as king--a very prominent theme in the Bible-- permeates his mythology. You can learn more about Dr. Birzer here: https://bradbirzer.com/ His book, which we also discuss in today's episode, J.R.R. Tolkien's Sanctifying Myth: Understanding Middle earth can be purchased here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00K5EBJ2O/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1
Summary Dr. Bradley J. Birzer, Russell Amos Kirk Chair in American Studies and Professor of History at Hillsdale College, joins McConnell Center Director Dr. Gary L. Gregg II to discuss Birzer’s Book In Defense of Andrew Jackson. Dr. Birzer gives listeners an account of Jackson’s character and personality that challenges modern conceptions of our nation’s 7th president. Links Mentioned Bradley J. Birzer, In Defense of Andrew Jackson Daniel Gullotta, “The Age of Jackson Podcast” Read more of Dr. Birzer’s writing here: https://theimaginativeconservative.org/author/brad-birzer Andrew Jackson, “March 4, 1837: Farewell Address” Stay Connected Visit us at McConnellcenter.org Subscribe to our newsletter Facebook: @mcconnellcenter Instagram: @ulmcenter Twitter: @ULmCenter This podcast is a production of the McConnell Center at the University of Louisville. Views expressed in this show are those of the participants and not necessarily those of the McConnell Center.
In this episode we're joined by the amazing Sharon Birzer (http://www.sharonbirzercomedy.com/; https://www.youtube.com/user/SharonBirzerComedy) in spoofing the story of four sexy friends escaping the hustle and bustle of New York City to a sleepy town upstate haunted by a headless horseman. Follow us everywhere (https://linktr.ee/peterbutterandjeannie).
TOPICS: Woke capitalism, LINCOLN AND THE AMERICAN FOUNDING, & Peter Pan Host Scot Bertram talks with David Azerrad, Assistant Professor and Research Fellow at Hillsdale College's Van Andel Graduate School of Government in Washington, D.C., about the concept of "woke capitalism" and why it's become so prevalent. Lucas Morel, Professor of Politics and Head of the Politics Department at Washington and Lee University, discuss his recent book, LINCOLN AND THE AMERICAN FOUNDING. And Dedra Birzer, Lecturer of History and Rhetoric at Hillsdale College takes a deep dive into the world of Peter Pan.
Welcome to the first episode of Cultural Debris, released on Russell Kirk's 102nd birthday!Dr. Bradley Birzer of Hillsdale College is my guest as we discuss Russell Kirk, Brad's other projects, and end up chatting about Batman. Dr. Bradley Birzer on TwitterCultural Debris on Twitter'Cultural Debris' by Russell Kirk
In this episode, I speak with Brad Birzer about the American Sociologist Robert Nisbet and his critique of the Modern Nation State. Nisbet was a strong proponent of decentralization and a multiplicity of associations. We discuss some of his ideas, including developmentalism, the quest for community, and authority. We also discuss Nisbet's influences—Alexis de Tocqueville, Edmund Burke, Proudhon, and the Counter-Revolutionaries—and his critique of Jean Jacques Rousseau, who he called the "demon of the modern mind". Brad is currently working on a book on Robert Nisbet that will be published by Notre Dame Press. Dr. Birzer is professor of history, and the Russell Amos Kirk Chair in American Studies at Hillsdale College. He is the co-founder of The Imaginative Conservative, and has written books on J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Dawson, Russell Kirk, and the rock star Neil Peart. Show Notes: https://www.themoralimagination.com/episodes/bradley-birzer
Look out! Congress is stepping up to "help" the American people with a new ride-sharing safety bill. As Satya Marar points out, this new law would empower bureaucrats at the expense of businesses, drivers and rides alike. If the warnings of growing tyranny and authoritarianism sound too much like Chicken Little, maybe it's time to listen to people who've lived under genuine totalitarianism. Despite all the left-wing hyperventilating about how Trump is about to impose a fascist police state, Rod Dreher explains that the most likely source of authoritarianism today is the political left. Maybe it's just the election year but there sure seems to be a lot of revolutionary fervor in the streets these days. Bradley J. Birzer shares a fascinating take on the 10 conditions necessary for revolution. Lovers of freedom owe a great debt to Sweden for showing the world that lockdowns are not the only way to deal with a pandemic. Christopher Snowdon explains how the Swedes have destroyed the case for resorting to extreme measures to address the virus. Is Covid-19 panic becoming the new state religion? Thomas L. Knapp makes a pretty convincing argument that the dogma driving current policies is anything but scientific. Subscribe to the podcast Become a WrongThinker Patron Sponsors: Fire Steel The Staples Turner team at Patriot Home Mortgage Jeff Staples Real Estate Nicky's Wholesale Food Warehouse --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/loving-liberty/support
Of the most aristocratic of the Founding Fathers, a man whose views have been proven right over time. (The written version of this review was first published April 11, 2018. Written versions, in web and PDF formats, are available here.)
In honor of Independence Day this week we will feature one Tipping Point New Mexico podcast. But, we are thrilled to have Bradley Birzer, an American History professor at Hillsdale College on this week. Dr. Birzer and Paul discuss various well-known and more obscure figures in the Founding of America and some of the great accomplishments of the Founding. Dr. Birzer has a book about Andrew Jackson and the two discuss Jackson and his legacy. Finally, given all the tearing down of monuments happening in America right now Paul and Dr. Birzer discuss the evolving judgments of important figures in American history from the Founding through Jackson and to the Confederacy on issues relating to slavery as well as Native Americans. Birzer publishes regularly at The Imaginative Conservative.
Bradley J. Birzer, professor of history and the Russell Amos Kirk Chair in American Studies at Hillsdale College, joins this episode of Acton Line to speak about his newest book, "Beyond Tenebrae: Christian Humanism in the Twilight of the West." What is Christian humanism and what role does it play in the Republic of Letters? What does it mean to live as a Christian humanist? Birzer helps lay down some of the foundational ideas in his book and explains the role Christian humanism has played throughout history. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Russell Kirk contributed more to modern American conservatism than arguably anyone else! Yet few who call themselves conservative today are familiar with the name “Kirk”—unless they’re referring to Charlie Kirk, the founder of Turning Point USA. No offense to Charlie but comparing him to Russell is like comparing the works of William Shakespeare to whatever the last thing Bill Mitchell tweeted. Who was Russell Kirk? Why is he considered the father of American conservatism? What did he do that was so important? Does his message hold value for conservatives today? Why has his legacy been largely forgotten? Saving Elephants host Josh Lewis is joined by Bradley Birzer to answer these questions and more about this woefully underappreciated, unusually eccentric, and highly ingenious thinker from the twentieth century whose prolific writings still have much to say to us about the nature of conservatism in the twenty-first century. But aside from all that, Kirk is just a fascinating individual who wrote more than the average intelligent adult will read in their lifetime and was far more comfortable with mysticism, levitation, and cultish practices than you’d ever expect of someone considered the father of American conservatism! Bradley J. Birzer, Ph.D. is a professor of history at Hillsdale where he is the Russell Amos Kirk Chair in American Studies and Fellow of the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library. He is the co-founder, editor at large, and senior contributor of The Imaginative Conservative, an on-line journal for those who seek the True, the Good, and the Beautiful, addressing culture, liberal learning, politics, political economy, literature, the arts, and the American Republic. Dr. Birzer also serves on the boards of the Free Enterprise Institute and The Center for Cultural Renewal and is a Fellow with the Foundation for Economic Education, Intercollegiate Studies Institute, The McConnell Center, and the Center for Economic Personalism (Brazil). Dr. Birzer is author of several books, including: In Defense of Andrew Jackson, American Cicero: The Life of Charles Carroll, Sanctifying the World: The Augustinian Life and Mind of Christopher Dawson, J.R.R. Tolkien’s Sanctifying Myth: Understanding Middle-Earth, co-editor of The American Democrat and Other Political Writings by James Fenimore Cooper, and co-author of The American West. He is also the author of Russell Kirk: American Conservative, and is considered an authority on the life of Russell Kirk. He and his wife (also Dr. Birzer) have seven children and divide their time between Michigan and Colorado.
Russell Kirk has long been known as perhaps the most important founding father of the American Conservative movement in the second half of the 20th century. In the early 1950s, America was emerging from the Great Depression and the New Deal, and was facing the rise of radical ideologies abroad; the American Right seemed beaten, broken, and adrift. Then in 1953, Russell Kirk released his masterpiece, "The Conservative Mind." More than any other published work of the time, this book became the intellectual touchstone for a reinvigorated movement and began a sea change in Americans’ attitudes toward traditionalism. In this episode pulled from the archive, Bradley J. Birzer, professor of history at Hillsdale College, recounts the story of Kirk’s life and work, with attention paid not only to his writings on politics and economics, but also on literature and culture, both subjects dear to Kirk’s heart and central to his thinking. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Once considered one of our most consequential presidents, Andrew Jackson's reputation has now fallen on hard times.
Brad Birzer comes to Liberty Law Talk to discuss his upcoming biography of Russell Kirk entitled Russell Kirk: American Conservative. Our discussion focuses on the nature of Kirk’s conservatism and his place on the American Right. For example, many have prominently argued that Kirk’s conservatism is only strangely American. Birzer’s answer to this question will […]
Josh interview Hillsdale College history professor Dr. Brad Birzer about his high school debate career, the ways debate has impacted his life, and his most recent book, Beyond Tenebrae. Click here to order Beyond Tenebrae on Amazon! Brad is a wonderful teacher, author, and communicator; debate, he explains, got him through high school. Let us know what you think of this episode! Email - WhatsTheRes@gmail.com Twitter/Instagram/Reddit - @Whatstheres_ Facebook - Facebook.com/Whatstheres Dr. Birzer is also the co-founder of The Imaginative Conservative, an online journal of conservative thought. You can access his work here.
Professor Brad Birzer joins us once again. Last week we talked federalists and anti-federalists, but this week we'll take that story forward a generation or two. We're wrestling with Old Hickory, tackling Birzer's recent book "In Defense of Andrew Jackson."
On this episode of Acton Line, Bradley J. Birzer, History professor and the Russell Amos Kirk Chair in American Studies at Hillsdale College, joins the podcast to talk about the movie Tolkien, explaining what the film got right about the life of British author J.R.R. Tolkien and what the film missed. Afterwards, Bruce Ashford, professor of theology and culture at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, talks about his new book, "The Gospel of our King," and how Biblical narrative relates to our understanding of vocation, culture and even the role of government. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
On this episode, we bring John Baden onto the show. A rancher in Bozeman Montana, Baden has co-founded several organizations dedicated to free market environmentalism including the Foundation for Research on Economics and the Environment (FREE), dedicated to harnessing the power of markets and property rights to improve environmental quality. Baden will be addressing the environmental concerns raised in the Green New Deal and show how free markets can tackle them. After that, Acton's Dan Hugger will be speaking with Bradley J. Birzer, a professor of history at Hillsdale College, to talk about the life of Andrew Jackson. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Hillsdale College's Bradley Birzer, author of "Russell Kirk: American Conservative," talks about the controversial president portrayed in his new book, "In Defense of Andrew Jackson."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Andrew Jackson, like most toxic white males that lived over 50 years ago...was a sexist, racist, slave-owning, bigoted man who should not be on the 20 dollar bill....or was he?In addition, he was also one of the most celebrated generals in American History and a man elected President who was raised in the shadow of the heroes of the Revolutionary War.Is it possible all the horrible things we learn about Jackson are taught by people less learned than those who originally erected statues to this man? We discuss...How did a small R Republican become the mascot of the democrat party? Was he really called an "Indian Lover" by his white political opponents?? Did he really fire 10% of the federal workforce?Were good intentions behind the Trail of Tears? (Is this even possible?)What about his Supreme Court defiance?henry Clary said, "Greece had it's Alexander, Rome its Caesar - America it's King Andrew"He was Pro-Slavery and pro-liberty? How?Hero of the War of 1812The people’s presidentPassionately devoted to individual liberty.A staunch proponent of Christian morality? Really?Vital to the preservation of the Union. (they always said Union back then...not so much anymore)The largest population growth in the world was during his Presidency.Voting opened up to the majority of the public at that time (prior to civil war and E.P.)Old Hickory. whose mother (per Thomas Sowell) told him: “Among the precepts that Andrew Jackson's mother taught him were never to sue anybody for slander or for assault and battery: "Always settle them cases yourself.” Truth + Character + Wisdom = Prosperity. *******************************************************************► BOOK NOTES / SHOW NOTES► https://goo.gl/ap1nBg PLACES I GO ► PODCAST: SPREAKER- https://www.spreaker.com/show/oh-hale-yeah ► PODCAST: iTunes - ► PODCAST: Google - http://bit.ly/OHYGoogle ► QUORA - https://goo.gl/31USZa ► MEDIUM - https://goo.gl/fMTWZR ► INSTAGRAM- @Oohaleyeah ► FACEBOOK - https://goo.gl/7tA4N6 ► PATREON - https://www.patreon.com/OhHaleYeah ► TWITTER- https://goo.gl/85RFf2 ► PAYPAL- www.paypal.me/OHHALEYEAH ► SUBSCRIBE - https://goo.gl/Utxgdy PLAYLISTS ► THE CLIMATE SCAM► https://goo.gl/nndfC4 ► THE EDUCATION SCAM ► https://goo.gl/THvGvn ► THE ABORTION SCAM► https://goo.gl/8HbBGx ► THE MEDIA SCAM ► https://goo.gl/113Rts ►THE GENDER SCAM► https://goo.gl/CSDHvG ► THE SCIENCE SCAM► https://goo.gl/JuATSE ► MUSLIM JIHAD & THE ISLAMIC CALIPHATE ► https://goo.gl/HzRTy4 ► FEMINISM IS CANCER► https://goo.gl/nsnGJN ► COMMUNISM, FASCISM, SOCIALISM, PROGRESSIVISM ► https://goo.gl/kZGSAA ► SUNDAY SCHOOL ► ►THAT'S RACIST!► https://goo.gl/nDSuFn ►LIVESTREAMS► PLEASE SUBSCRIBE to support this channel. ******************************************************************** Youtube DE-MONETIZES ALMOST ALL OF MY CONTENT. Apparently, advertisers prefer buyers that watch cat videos and "woke" Buzzfeed content and not mature, educated, sentient adults. If you enjoy this content, please support my channel: ➜Patreon Page has just been launched. I post all of my preparation notes on this page & would love your support: https://www.patreon.com/OhHaleYeah PAYPAL ONE TIME DONATION: paypal.me/OHHALEYEAH ******************************************************************** All footage taken falls under ''fair use'' of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (1998). Therefore, no breach of privacy or copyright has been committed. Freedom of speech is the ability to speak without censorship.***************
https://mcclanahanacademy.com https://brionmcclanahan.com/support https://learntruehistory.com Should we admire Andrew Jackson? Brad Birzer of Hillsdale College says yes, and I generally agree. I have written two chapters on Jackson, once in my Politically Incorrect Guide to Real American Heroes, and once in my 9 Presidents Who Screwed Up America. Brad has done a service to Jackson's reputation and his book is worth your time to read. I cover Jackson and Birzer's fine work in this episode of The Brion McClanahan Show. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/brion-mcclanahan/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/brion-mcclanahan/support
Today Hillsdale College's Brad Birzer joins me to discuss his new book, In Defense of Andrew Jackson. We discuss Indian policy, the national bank, nullification, and more.
Bradley J. Birzer's book "In Defense of Andrew Jackson," does not state that Jackson used the Trumpian term Covfefe, but the two populist presidents certainly share much in common. They both put American First. But there are many differences as well, some of them due to the times in which they lived or are living, and others due to their character. But strength of will and the refusal to take no for an answer are dominant in both. The ability to turn their backs on ridicule and anger is also a common theme. A fascinating look at our 7th president and his life and times.
Bradley J. Birzer's book "In Defense of Andrew Jackson," does not state that Jackson used the Trumpian term Covfefe, but the two populist presidents certainly share much in common. They both put American First. But there are many differences as well, some of them due to the times in which they lived or are living, and others due to their character. But strength of will and the refusal to take no for an answer are dominant in both. The ability to turn their backs on ridicule and anger is also a common theme. A fascinating look at our 7th president and his life and times.
Bradley J. Birzer's book "In Defense of Andrew Jackson," does not state that Jackson used the Trumpian term Covfefe, but the two populist presidents certainly share much in common. They both put American First. But there are many differences as well, some of them due to the times in which they lived or are living, and others due to their character. But strength of will and the refusal to take no for an answer are dominant in both. The ability to turn their backs on ridicule and anger is also a common theme. A fascinating look at our 7th president and his life and times.
Bradley J. Birzer's book "In Defense of Andrew Jackson," does not state that Jackson used the Trumpian term Covfefe, but the two populist presidents certainly share much in common. They both put American First. But there are many differences as well, some of them due to the times in which they lived or are living, and others due to their character. But strength of will and the refusal to take no for an answer are dominant in both. The ability to turn their backs on ridicule and anger is also a common theme. A fascinating look at our 7th president and his life and times.
Thom confronts author, Bradley J. Birzer about his controversial new book, In Defense of Andrew Jackson, the treatment of American Indians and the comparisons between Jackson and Trump.In a study from his book- The Last Hours of Ancient Sunlight, Thom examines Native American culture as well as a reading from Warrior Is by Harley and Robin L. Zephier on the subject of their Lakota ancestor who killed Colonel Custer at The Greasy Grass Battle, aka Little Bighorn.Christopher Massicotte of the Victory Fund Campaign explains that the coming blue wave election will also be a rainbow wave with a historic number of LGBTQ candidates.Thom gets a chance to check in with Mark Pocan- will the Democrats hold firm in the Senate against Kavanaugh? How can the president deny 3000 people died in Puerto Rico?And Thom tells us about an effort by banks led by J.P. Morgan to get governments to back possible bank losses in the stock market in the event of a crash.
Dedra Birzer of Hillsdale College joins me to discuss the works and views of Laura Ingalls Wilder and her daughter Rose Wilder Lane, who was an important libertarian writer in her own right. Wilder recently had her name removed from an important children's literature award by the American Library Association, so we begin with a discussion of that.
At long last, the episode you've been waiting for on progressive rock is here. This is yet another way the Tom Woods Show improves your life. My guests today are Roie Avin, founder and editor of and author of Essential Modern Progressive Rock Albums, and Brad Birzer, professor of history at Hillsdale College and contributor to .
What’s the founding DNA, so to speak, of America and the west, and how can we heal the damage? Dr. Brad Birzer of the renowned Hillsdale College provides a diagnosis and a direction toward hope in the first episode of "The Patrick Coffin Show" podcast. Don’t forget to Subscribe to the show in YouTube, as well as the podcast so you can get the weekly show updates. Please leave an honest review of the show in iTunes or Stitcher. Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and greatly appreciated! www.patrickcoffin.media/itunes www.patrickcoffin.media/stitcher Connect with me: Facebook: www.facebook.com/patrickcoffin.media Instagram: realpatrickcoffin Twitter: @Patrick_Coffin
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In the 1950s, American conservatives felt like they were on the ropes: faced with a liberal consensus at home and radical ideologies abroad, conservatives were fractured, broken, and, they thought, largely voiceless. According to historian Bradley J. Birzer, it took the publication of one book, Russell Kirk’s The Conservative Mind, to help change the tide. Hailed by political thinkers and writers on the right, such as William F. Buckley, the book set out certain first principles for postwar conservatives, chief among them belief in a transcendent order, trust in the rule of law and in the link between property and freedom, and, importantly, a conviction that change may not always be good. Kirk was a major thinker in the postwar era, but Birzer points out, his influence has waned. Anyone looking for prescriptions about the best tax policy, or defenses of someone like Trump, won’t find them in Kirk. Birzer discusses what this might mean for the future of the American Right, and whether conservatives in the coming years might take another look at Russell Kirk. This interview was recorded on October 18, 2016.
On this edition of Radio Free Acton, we join Bradley J. Birzer ("Call me Brad") to discuss his new biography of Russell Kirk, and to examine Kirk's role as the founding father of the conservative movement in the United States. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
In this KosmosOnline Podcast, Jeanne Hoffman talks with Brad Birzer about themes of liberty in the works of J.R.R. Tolkien. Dr. Birzer is a professor of history and director of the Hillsdale College Program of American Studies and he also blogs at BradleyBirzer.com.
Jeanne Hoffman talks with Brad Birzer about his career, his involvement with IHS and teaching at a small liberal arts college. Dr. Birzer is the Russell Amus Kirk Chair in American Studies at Hillsdale College, a fellow at the McConnell Center at the University of Louisville, and a senior fellow at the Intercollegiate Studies Institute