Podcast appearances and mentions of Robert Owen

Robert Owen was a factory owner, a social reformer, the father of British socialism… and possibly the nicest company-town tyrant in history.  Long before Karl Marx called for revolution, Owen tried to build a kinder version of capitalism: humane factories, universal education, shorter work days, and workers treated like human beings instead of expendable machinery.  His model industrial town at New Lanark became world famous, attracting kings, intellectuals, and even the Tsar of Russia.  But success convinced Owen he could go further. So he sold everything and moved to Indiana to build a socialist utopia from scratch. What followed was a chaotic experiment involving communal child rearing, endless committee meetings, militant intellectuals, religious clashes, labor shortages, and eventually… the ghost of Thomas Jefferson. In this episode, Heaton travels to Scotland to explore the strange rise and catastrophic collapse of Robert Owen's alternate-universe socialism—and asks whether history might have looked very different if Owenism, rather than Marxism, had become the dominant socialist tradition.

Australia has a special place in the history of struggle for a Fair Day's Work. In giving a history of Australian worker struggles over the length of the working day, Sean Scalmer historicises things that might otherwise seem universal and stable, including time, leisure and productivity. Decades before any attempt by Australian timekeepers to standardise time, Scalmer shows that some of the earliest working-class activism in Australia was focused on the nature of time and the meaning of leisure. For what was the movement for the eight hour day, inspired by British activist Robert Owen, except for a battle over the ownership of time and the virtue of recreation? The length of the working day and the challenges of work–life balance are pressing issues for many people, as well as lively matters of public controversy. While the winning of the eight-hour day is celebrated as a past industrial achievement, contemporary discussions of working hours often overlook its rich history. Tracing 150 years of campaigns for rights and for the fair distribution of productivity gains, historian Sean Scalmer shows how these movements successfully reduced the length of the standard working week from 60 to 38 hours per week, and how economic, social and political shifts since the early 1980s have stalled this long-term progress. Today, industrial laws provide inadequate protection for excessive hours, and women increasingly shoulder long hours of paid work with the bulk of unpaid domestic labour. This has produced a social crisis for all Australians, but is yet to inspire adequate political action. As debate over our working lives intensifies amid ongoing political, economic and technological challenges, Scalmer's labour of love on the history of work and play affords us a way to understand the past so we can win back our time—collectively. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/history

Australia has a special place in the history of struggle for a Fair Day's Work. In giving a history of Australian worker struggles over the length of the working day, Sean Scalmer historicises things that might otherwise seem universal and stable, including time, leisure and productivity. Decades before any attempt by Australian timekeepers to standardise time, Scalmer shows that some of the earliest working-class activism in Australia was focused on the nature of time and the meaning of leisure. For what was the movement for the eight hour day, inspired by British activist Robert Owen, except for a battle over the ownership of time and the virtue of recreation? The length of the working day and the challenges of work–life balance are pressing issues for many people, as well as lively matters of public controversy. While the winning of the eight-hour day is celebrated as a past industrial achievement, contemporary discussions of working hours often overlook its rich history. Tracing 150 years of campaigns for rights and for the fair distribution of productivity gains, historian Sean Scalmer shows how these movements successfully reduced the length of the standard working week from 60 to 38 hours per week, and how economic, social and political shifts since the early 1980s have stalled this long-term progress. Today, industrial laws provide inadequate protection for excessive hours, and women increasingly shoulder long hours of paid work with the bulk of unpaid domestic labour. This has produced a social crisis for all Australians, but is yet to inspire adequate political action. As debate over our working lives intensifies amid ongoing political, economic and technological challenges, Scalmer's labour of love on the history of work and play affords us a way to understand the past so we can win back our time—collectively. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Australia has a special place in the history of struggle for a Fair Day's Work. In giving a history of Australian worker struggles over the length of the working day, Sean Scalmer historicises things that might otherwise seem universal and stable, including time, leisure and productivity. Decades before any attempt by Australian timekeepers to standardise time, Scalmer shows that some of the earliest working-class activism in Australia was focused on the nature of time and the meaning of leisure. For what was the movement for the eight hour day, inspired by British activist Robert Owen, except for a battle over the ownership of time and the virtue of recreation? The length of the working day and the challenges of work–life balance are pressing issues for many people, as well as lively matters of public controversy. While the winning of the eight-hour day is celebrated as a past industrial achievement, contemporary discussions of working hours often overlook its rich history. Tracing 150 years of campaigns for rights and for the fair distribution of productivity gains, historian Sean Scalmer shows how these movements successfully reduced the length of the standard working week from 60 to 38 hours per week, and how economic, social and political shifts since the early 1980s have stalled this long-term progress. Today, industrial laws provide inadequate protection for excessive hours, and women increasingly shoulder long hours of paid work with the bulk of unpaid domestic labour. This has produced a social crisis for all Australians, but is yet to inspire adequate political action. As debate over our working lives intensifies amid ongoing political, economic and technological challenges, Scalmer's labour of love on the history of work and play affords us a way to understand the past so we can win back our time—collectively. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Australia has a special place in the history of struggle for a Fair Day's Work. In giving a history of Australian worker struggles over the length of the working day, Sean Scalmer historicises things that might otherwise seem universal and stable, including time, leisure and productivity. Decades before any attempt by Australian timekeepers to standardise time, Scalmer shows that some of the earliest working-class activism in Australia was focused on the nature of time and the meaning of leisure. For what was the movement for the eight hour day, inspired by British activist Robert Owen, except for a battle over the ownership of time and the virtue of recreation? The length of the working day and the challenges of work–life balance are pressing issues for many people, as well as lively matters of public controversy. While the winning of the eight-hour day is celebrated as a past industrial achievement, contemporary discussions of working hours often overlook its rich history. Tracing 150 years of campaigns for rights and for the fair distribution of productivity gains, historian Sean Scalmer shows how these movements successfully reduced the length of the standard working week from 60 to 38 hours per week, and how economic, social and political shifts since the early 1980s have stalled this long-term progress. Today, industrial laws provide inadequate protection for excessive hours, and women increasingly shoulder long hours of paid work with the bulk of unpaid domestic labour. This has produced a social crisis for all Australians, but is yet to inspire adequate political action. As debate over our working lives intensifies amid ongoing political, economic and technological challenges, Scalmer's labour of love on the history of work and play affords us a way to understand the past so we can win back our time—collectively. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/australian-and-new-zealand-studies

Doug sits down with Robert Bortins, CEO of Classical Conversations and co-author of Woke and Weaponized: How Karl Marx Won the Battle for American Education and How We Can Win It Back. The conversation moves from Robert's personal homeschooling story to the philosophical roots of classical Christian education, then traces how collectivist thinkers — from Robert Owen to Horace Mann to John Dewey to B.F. Skinner — engineered the modern American school system to separate children from their families and undermine Christian and libertarian foundations. Robert makes the case that compulsory government schooling is incompatible with both Scripture and liberty, and offers practical first steps for parents ready to walk away from it.Audio Production by Podsworth Media - https://podsworth.com Use code LCI50 for 50% off your first order at Podsworth.com to clean up your voice recordings and also support LCI!Full Podsworth Ad Read BEFORE & AFTER processing:https://youtu.be/vbsOEODpQGs  ★ Support this podcast ★

Alex Newman is an award-winning international freelance journalist, author, researcher, educator and consultant. He is senior editor for The New American. He is Founder & CEO of Liberty Sentinel and a national syndicator of radio and TV programs. News headlines across our nation continue to show themselves as both stunning and disturbing, particularly as it pertains to education. For example, Jim noted these headlines: From Western Journal--"Blue City Accused of Shoving Anti-American, Anti-Jewish Curriculum Down Throats of 200,000 Students." From The Center Square--"Public School Test Scores Continue to Decline Since Pandemic." From The Daily Caller--"Infamous School Board Trains Staff to Fight Terrorist Parents Angry About Trans Bathroom Policy." Such headlines point to the war that's been taking place for decades; a war for the mind of your children and grandchildren. From Karl Marx's 1848 call for free education in public schools to today's UNESCO-driven global agendas, the government school system has been a slow-motion revolution, shaping generations not to serve God or liberty, but to serve the state. You'll want to review this broadcast as Alex not only reviews the historical highlights of this effort, but what's taking place today to not only maintain the status quo, but to supercharge it. For example, Alex commented on the following: How were children educated before the government took over? Who was Robert Owen and what was the "trinity of evil" he wanted to abolish? Horace Mann is often called the founding father of the public school system. While he didn't openly attack the Bible, he did want it out of public schools.

Alex Newman is an award-winning international freelance journalist, author, researcher, educator and consultant. He is senior editor for The New American. He is Founder & CEO of Liberty Sentinel and a national syndicator of radio and TV programs. News headlines across our nation continue to show themselves as both stunning and disturbing, particularly as it pertains to education. For example, Jim noted these headlines: From Western Journal--"Blue City Accused of Shoving Anti-American, Anti-Jewish Curriculum Down Throats of 200,000 Students." From The Center Square--"Public School Test Scores Continue to Decline Since Pandemic." From The Daily Caller--"Infamous School Board Trains Staff to Fight Terrorist Parents Angry About Trans Bathroom Policy." Such headlines point to the war that's been taking place for decades; a war for the mind of your children and grandchildren. From Karl Marx's 1848 call for free education in public schools to today's UNESCO-driven global agendas, the government school system has been a slow-motion revolution, shaping generations not to serve God or liberty, but to serve the state. You'll want to review this broadcast as Alex not only reviews the historical highlights of this effort, but what's taking place today to not only maintain the status quo, but to supercharge it. For example, Alex commented on the following: How were children educated before the government took over? Who was Robert Owen and what was the "trinity of evil" he wanted to abolish? Horace Mann is often called the founding father of the public school system. While he didn't openly attack the Bible, he did want it out of public schools.

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What if everything we've been told about making college "affordable" is actually making it more expensive and worse? Robert Bortins sits down with Dr. Ben Merkle, President of New St. Andrews College and Oxford-educated scholar who wrote the foreword to "Woke and Weaponized." As one of fewer than a dozen colleges that refuse all federal student loan dollars, Dr. Merkle offers a rare insider perspective on how government money has corrupted higher education—and why K-12 schools should learn from their mistakes. Dr. Merkle traces the problem back to the GI Bill after World War II, explaining how federal funding changed the customer of education from students to government. Once colleges became dependent on Title IV money (Pell Grants and student loans), they became subject to Title IX mandates—leading Christian colleges to spend a year teaching students "how to receive consent for fornication" and removing backbones from administrators who now compete to be the most compliant rather than the most excellent. The financial impact is staggering. While other colleges charge $55,000-$60,000 annually (with fake "scholarships" discounting sticker prices), New St. Andrews provides superior classical education for just $18,600 per year—proving that without compliance officers and administrative bloat, quality education is affordable. Dr. Merkle exposes the Bennett hypothesis: every dollar added to federal grants causes reciprocal tuition increases within 18 months, creating a self-perpetuating cycle that makes education more expensive and worse quality simultaneously. Most provocatively, Dr. Merkle warns that classical Christian education—"the single biggest cultural victory for the American evangelical church"—is being handed over to the state through school choice programs. Charter schools aren't pulling kids from public schools; they're pulling families from Christian education into secular classrooms. He challenges administrators: stop serving mammon, define your mission clearly, and understand that funding is authority. The institutions we've sacrificed to build will be wasted if we trade them for government money. Resources: https://nsa.edu/ This episode of Refining Rhetoric is sponsored by:  "Woke and Weaponized: How Karl Marx Won the Battle for American Education—And How We Can Win It Back" – A new book written by Robert Bortins and Alex Newman.  Discover the shocking truth about how current education reform efforts may actually accelerate the destruction of educational freedom. Through meticulous research, Woke and Weaponized traces the philosophical roots of educational corruption from Robert Owen and John Dewey to critical race theory, while offering practical strategies for families ready to pursue genuine educational independence. Join our exclusive list to be notified the moment it becomes available — plus receive special launch updates and insider information.  www.WokeAndWeaponized.com

"The government doesn't give you money because they love you. Government gives money so they can have power." Join host Robert Bortins as he sits down with Rachael Jensen, homeschool advocate and mother of six in Arizona—the state hailed as the "gold standard" for school choice. Rachael contributed Appendix A to "Woke and Weaponized" and shares what's really happening on the ground with ESA (Empowerment Scholarship Account) programs. The shocking reality: Arizona homeschoolers must surrender their homeschool affidavit and sign a Department of Education contract, legally converting their children to public "school-at-home" students. State officials confirmed most ESA recipients aren't escaping public schools—they're private school and homeschool families being absorbed into government control. Rachael exposes devastating consequences. Christian charity has collapsed. Homeschool activity prices have skyrocketed 300%, costing her family $42,000 annually to stay independent. ESA funds have paid for a $900 abortion, four identical $200 Lego sets per child, $8,000 espresso machines, and ski passes. One program manager confessed: "I cannot believe we had this many conservatives who want their government money and then want to be left alone." Most striking: wealthy communities where 80% took funds versus poor ranching families who unanimously refused, saying "That's a dumb idea, we don't trust the government." Arizona expanded from 100 special needs students in 2011 to 84,000 universal participants. Rachael warns this is socialism at its core—teaching conservatives to be collectivists. Children are God's inheritance, and our provision comes from Him, not government bailouts. This episode of Refining Rhetoric is sponsored by:  "Woke and Weaponized: How Karl Marx Won the Battle for American Education—And How We Can Win It Back" – A new book written by Robert Bortins and Alex Newman.  Discover the shocking truth about how current education reform efforts may actually accelerate the destruction of educational freedom. Through meticulous research, Woke and Weaponized traces the philosophical roots of educational corruption from Robert Owen and John Dewey to critical race theory, while offering practical strategies for families ready to pursue genuine educational independence. Join our exclusive list to be notified the moment it becomes available — plus receive special launch updates and insider information.  www.WokeAndWeaponized.com

What if the architect of America's public school system was literally taking orders from demons through Ouija boards? Join host Robert Bortins as he talks with co-author Alex Newman to discuss their new book "Woke and Weaponized: How Karl Marx Won the Battle for American Education and How We Can Win It Back." This isn't hyperbole—it's documented history every Christian parent needs to know. Alex reveals shocking truth about Robert Owen, the intellectual godfather of public education, who openly admitted communicating with spiritual entities through séances to receive his vision for reshaping society. Owen's explicit goal: raise a generation freed from "the trinity of most monstrous evils"—private property, Christianity, and marriage. When his Indiana commune failed, he realized children needed government conditioning first, creating the public school blueprint we have today. The conversation exposes how robber barons like Rockefeller funded this system to create "complacent worker drones," not critical thinkers. Alex shares bombshell findings from the suppressed 1950s Reece Committee Report, which concluded a revolution had already occurred in America through education, funded by foundations working to merge the U.S. with the Soviet Union. Most urgently, Alex warns the same billionaires pushing globalism—Gates, Soros, Bloomberg, Zuckerberg—are the biggest school choice funders today. He traces the playbook from Sweden, where "free" government money trapped private schools under state control and destroyed homeschooling. The UN openly admits their strategy: use public funding to capture all "non-state education actors." Before government education, America was the best-educated society in history—your great-grandma's eighth-grade education was harder than today's master's degree. The solution requires complete rejection of government funding and recognizing God made parents—not the state—duty bearers for their children's education. Resources: https://face.net/ This episode of Refining Rhetoric is sponsored by:  "Woke and Weaponized: How Karl Marx Won the Battle for American Education—And How We Can Win It Back" – A new book written by Robert Bortins and Alex Newman.  Discover the shocking truth about how current education reform efforts may actually accelerate the destruction of educational freedom. Through meticulous research, Woke and Weaponized traces the philosophical roots of educational corruption from Robert Owen and John Dewey to critical race theory, while offering practical strategies for families ready to pursue genuine educational independence. Join our exclusive list to be notified the moment it becomes available — plus receive special launch updates and insider information.  www.WokeAndWeaponized.com

Join Delise Germond as she sits down with Robert Bortins, CEO of Classical Conversations and homeschool dad of three, for an engaging conversation about family legacy, educational freedom, and his new book Woke and Weaponized. Robert shares his personal journey from being one of the first 11 students in Classical Conversations to leading the organization for over 13 years. He opens up about the family values that shaped him—hard work, self-discipline, and carrying the family name with honor—and how he's now passing these principles to his own children through practical strategies like job cards instead of allowances and teaching them to work before they play. The conversation dives deep into Robert's extensively researched book, co-authored with award-winning journalist Alex Newman, which traces the historical roots of public education from Robert Owen's "Trinity of Evil" through Prussia to modern-day America. Discover the surprising truth about who's really funding the school choice movement and why educational independence matters now more than ever. Robert also explains what it means to become "anti-fragile" as a family—rejecting consumerism, living within your means, and building resilience that doesn't depend on government systems. Whether you're a homeschooling parent, educator, pastor, or anyone concerned about educational freedom, this conversation offers both warning and hope for raising the next generation to know God and make Him known. This episode of Everyday Educator is sponsored by:  Woke and Weaponized: How Karl Marx Won the Battle for American Education—And How We Can Win It Back – A new book written by Robert Bortins and Alex Newman.  Discover the shocking truth about how current education reform efforts may actually accelerate the destruction of educational freedom. Through meticulous research, Woke and Weaponized traces the philosophical roots of educational corruption from Robert Owen and John Dewey to critical race theory, while offering practical strategies for families ready to pursue genuine educational independence. Join our exclusive list to be notified the moment it becomes available — plus receive special launch updates and insider information.  www.WokeAndWeaponized.com   Summit Ministries Do you want your child to have conversations that challenge, encouragement that endure, and friends and faith for life? Summit's Student Conferences equip young Christians with the hope, clarity, and confidence they need to follow Jesus boldly in today's world. It's not just about getting apologetics answers. Students learn how to live winsomely and bravely in today's world. Visit summit.org/cc before March 31, 2026, and lock in the early bird rate. Save an additional $250 when you use the code CC26. Want your child to have conversations that challenge, encouragement that endures, and friends and faith for life? Grab their spot now at summit.org/cc

"There is no such thing as vouchers without government control. They just simply don't exist." Join host Robert Bortins as he sits down with KrisAnne Hall, constitutional attorney, former prosecutor, and founder of Liberty First Society. With her background in constitutional law and as a former homeschool parent, KrisAnne delivers a compelling legal and biblical argument against government-funded school choice programs. KrisAnne explains why the federal government has zero constitutional authority over education and reveals how states have traded their sovereignty for federal dollars. Drawing from nearly two decades of warnings, she exposes what's already happening in Florida and Texas: mandatory ethics policies forcing Christian schools to teach evolution, regulations prohibiting single-source curriculum (biblical truth), and requirements around gender identity and sexual orientation. She dismantles the illusion that vouchers "follow the student, not the school," explaining why this actually gives government authority to audit your personal finances and exercise fiduciary control over your children. Those tax dollars legally belong to government the moment they're collected—when you take Caesar's money for education, you're converting your home into government property and your private school into a public one. Resources: https://www.krisannehall.com/ https://libertyfirstsociety.com/   This episode of Refining Rhetoric is sponsored by:  Woke and Weaponized: How Karl Marx Won the Battle for American Education—And How We Can Win It Back – A new book written by Robert Bortins and Alex Newman.  Discover the shocking truth about how current education reform efforts may actually accelerate the destruction of educational freedom. Through meticulous research, Woke and Weaponized traces the philosophical roots of educational corruption from Robert Owen and John Dewey to critical race theory, while offering practical strategies for families ready to pursue genuine educational independence. Join our exclusive list to be notified the moment it becomes available — plus receive special launch updates and insider information.  www.WokeAndWeaponized.com

"The enemy is not at the gate—the enemy has infiltrated our classrooms." Join host Robert Bortins for the first episode in a powerful School Choice Week series as he sits down with Dr. Joshua Pierson, who contributed to "Woke and Weaponized: How Karl Marx Won the Battle for American Education and How We Can Win It Back." In this eye-opening conversation, Dr. Pierson—a retiring counterintelligence agent with 25 years of experience—reveals the shocking history of Soviet infiltration into American education. Drawing from his extensively researched appendix, he traces a direct line from 1917 Soviet intelligence operations to today's classroom controversies. Dr. Pierson exposes how Soviet strategist Willi Münzenberg architected a century-long disinformation campaign targeting American education, media, and government. He explains how Columbia Teachers College became a hub for communist influence, and why influential educators like John Dewey and George Counts became "useful idiots" after visiting carefully staged Potemkin villages in Soviet Russia. The conversation explores why communist ideology persists generations after its architects have died, how tactics like ANDEMKA (Admit Nothing, Deny Everything, Make Counter Accusation) still shape today's debates, and why accepting government funding transforms institutions into "agents of the state." From SEL programs to modern educational policy, discover how the Soviets succeeded in their strategy beyond their wildest expectations—and what Americans were willfully ignorant about as it happened.   This episode of Refining Rhetoric is sponsored by: Woke and Weaponized: How Karl Marx Won the Battle for American Education—And How We Can Win It Back – A new book written by Robert Bortins and Alex Newman. Discover the shocking truth about how current education reform efforts may actually accelerate the destruction of educational freedom. Through meticulous research, Woke and Weaponized traces the philosophical roots of educational corruption from Robert Owen and John Dewey to critical race theory, while offering practical strategies for families ready to pursue genuine educational independence. Join our exclusive list to be notified the moment it becomes available — plus receive special launch updates and insider information. www.WokeAndWeaponized.com

Por toda a parte os mesmos sinais, frases, cadências, até as moscas estão a ler o mesmo que nós, esta literatura imunda que tomou conta de cada ruído, mastigamos lendo, como se a nossa falta de carácter ou convicção fosse compensada pela persistência implacável de tudo o que nos cerca, esta doença do que todos sabemos, esta acusação que nos é dirigida, fartos das sórdidas intrigas que parecem repugnar a própria existência. “O apocalipse não nos vem do exterior. Somos nós quem o transporta”, escreveu Eduardo Lourenço. O pior é darmo-nos conta de que toda esta devastação corresponde fielmente à nossa intimidade. De tanto dirigirmos para o mundo um olhar que não quer nada, que é incapaz de obter qualquer tipo de satisfação, de nos aferrarmos ao que não está nem aqui nem em lado nenhum, os nossos desejos vão cada vez mais no sentido de ausências, de abstracções. E isso de comprar barato aqui para ir vender caro ali, essa ganância metida em tudo, que, já em 1758, levou Rousseau a falar de “homens tão odiosos, que se atrevem a ter mais do que é necessário quando outros morrem de fome”, como se explica? E todos esses que se dizem herdeiros dos ideais iluministas e não vivem senão para distorcer a moral e justificar seja o que for... De tal modo o instinto burguês da propriedade se tornou uma força motriz, que não aceita ser questionado. Foi ocupando o lugar de todos os outros instintos e ideais, e quem quer que tenha conseguido agarrar-se a alguma coisa e reclamá-la fá-lo com uma tenacidade desesperada, levando a que a ideia da redistribuição lhe cause um medo de morte. Em todos os lugares constatamos como a vida está identicamente ausente, a humanidade degradou-se por essa submissão a uma ideia de riqueza que se exprime neste mundo como uma coisa grotesca, uma forma carregada de miséria. Esta é uma realidade tão destituída de qualquer razão de ser, de um sentido de equilíbrio, de inteireza, que, por falta justamente dessa interioridade, se viu obrigada a virar-se do avesso. “É uma sociedade que incansavelmente faz a sua própria apologia, ou que se justifica perpetuamente por existir”, diz-nos Baudrillard. “Tudo deve ser tornado público, aquilo que se vale, aquilo que se ganha, a forma como se vive – não há espaço para subtilezas.” As condições existencial e estética confundem-se a um mesmo nível, só podendo ser definidas como autopublicitárias. Tudo só adquire alguma importância a partir do momento em que lhe possa ser atribuído um valor de troca. Assim, a publicidade define inteiramente o teatro das relações sociais. Comprar barato e vender caro, diz-nos Robert Owen, é uma ocupação que deteriora as melhores e mais refinadas capacidades da nossa natureza, acabando por as destruir. O filósofo galês relata como depois de um período de largos anos em que passou por todos os graus de ofícios, das fábricas e do comércio, ficara com a certeza absoluta de que nenhum carácter superior se pode formar neste sistema totalmente egoísta. “Neste sistema não pode haver verdadeira civilização, visto que todos são incentivados pela sociedade ao confronto e muitas vezes também à destruição mútua, através de uma oposição de interesses artificial. É um modo baixo, reles, ignorante e inferior de conduzir os assuntos da sociedade, e nenhuma melhoria permanente, geral e significativa será possível se não surgir uma melhor solução para a formação de carácter e a criação de riqueza.” Como fazem notar os curadores da exposição Complexo Brasil, a palavra portuguesa feitiço foi contrabandeada de uma forma muito curiosa entre tantos idiomas por meio desse subtil desvio do fetiche e do fetichismo, um conceito que, hoje, como sabemos tem apelo e uma força de irradiação e significado tão importante em disciplinas como a economia e a psicanálise. Uma breve nota logo à entrada daquela mostra na Gulbenkian refere como, no século XVI, esta palavra foi usada para “rebaixar as culturas animistas, seus sujeitos periféricos, objectos de escravização”. Tanto tempo depois, o feitiço revela a sua plena maturação, e vemos como carregámos todo este tempo uma maldição, pois éramos nós quem tínhamos chegado ao novo mundo dominados por uma ganância absurda, esse fetiche da mercadoria, que é incapaz de ver seja o que for, de encontrar o mundo na sua riqueza, preferindo extrair algum lucro obsceno e que reduz tudo a uma ausência cuja acção hoje devasta todo o planeta. No fundo, o deserto somos nós. O apocalipse somos nós. Aquilo que fomos perdendo ao atravessar o mundo, tudo aquilo que desprezámos e destruímos enquanto buscávamos alguma fonte de valor para ser levada de volta, tentando aplacar a nossa miséria, isso mesmo significava a nossa indisponibilidade face ao mundo. Os nossos valores nunca foram outro sinal do que esse terror que nos consome, esse vazio. Outra das notas que se podia ler naquela exposição, fala da antropofagia, algo que sempre inquietou as nossas imaginações tão frágeis, sempre representada como um acto de maldade voraz, “um canibalismo glutão”. Mas os curadores esclarecem que a antropofagia, vivida por populações indígenas do século XVI, era um paradoxal rito de reconhecimento da humanidade do inimigo. “Os cativos de guerra, tomados geralmente de povos de mesma língua e costumes, viviam longo tempo em liberdade vigiada na tribo de seus captores, recebiam mulheres como esposas, transformavam-se em parentes afins e eram executados num ato solene de valor iniciatório para o oficiante (que não participava do banquete e entrava em um período de luto no qual se entregava a um processo de identificação com o ‘contrário').” Ainda hoje o canibalismo é usado para instigar em nós esse terror face aos bárbaros, mas já no século XVI Montaigne reconhecia que a antropofagia empalidecia se comparada com a crueldade com que os seus contemporâneos europeus, vendo-se consumidos por guerras religiosas atrozes, “e sem grandeza espiritual para comer do inimigo morto, torturavam e estraçalhavam o inimigo vivo em nome da piedade e da religião”. Aquela estupenda nota termina lembrando o génio do poeta brasileiro Oswald de Andrade, que “tomou a antropofagia como uma arma criativa de combate contra a sujeição cultural do colonizado, e como uma instigação à capacidade de ser outro ao reconhecer o outro em si”. “Tupi or not tupi, that is the question”, escreveu ele. Neste episódio, e com o intuito de levarmos um pouco mais longe as nossas explorações e indagações no confronto com esta terra devastada que parece servir apenas de pasto a fantasmas, contámos novamente com Luís Bernardo, um desses tipos que tem a decência de responder às suas inquietações fazendo um sério trabalho de pesquisa de fontes e análises que escapam inteiramente às intrigas paroquiais em que refocila o nosso enredo mediático.

What if the biggest threat to the next generation of Christians isn't coming from outside the church—but from a decision Christian parents make every weekday morning? Join Robert Bortins as he sits down with Paul and Gena Suarez, publishers of The Old Schoolhouse Magazine and founders of SchoolhouseTeachers.com, for a powerful conversation about the future of Christian education. Paul and Gena share their 30-year homeschooling journey and explain why they've shifted their focus from education to discipleship—and why this makes homeschooling a church issue that pastors can no longer ignore. They discuss the explosive growth of homeschooling since COVID, the dangers of government school choice programs, and the biblical mandate for Christian families to take responsibility for their children's education. With their new Pastor Plan initiative, the Suarezes are equipping churches with turnkey solutions to support homeschooling families and build vibrant communities. This episode is a rallying cry for Christians to stop sending their children to Caesar and start reclaiming discipleship as the church's responsibility. Resources: https://schoolhouseteachers.com/ https://www.theoldschoolhouse.com/ https://pastorplan.org/ This episode of Refining Rhetoric is sponsored by:  Woke and Weaponized: How Karl Marx Won the Battle for American Education—And How We Can Win It Back – A new book written by Robert Bortins and Alex Newman.  Discover the shocking truth about how current education reform efforts may actually accelerate the destruction of educational freedom. Through meticulous research, Woke and Weaponized traces the philosophical roots of educational corruption from Robert Owen and John Dewey to critical race theory, while offering practical strategies for families ready to pursue genuine educational independence. Join our exclusive list to be notified the moment it becomes available — plus receive special launch updates and insider information.  www.WokeAndWeaponized.com

Overturning Roe v. Wade was never the finish line—it was only the starting gun. Kristan Hawkins, president of Students for Life and Students for Life Action, joins Refining Rhetoric to reveal why the pro-life movement's real battle is just beginning and where it's being won or lost right now. Discover why she launched Students for Life 20 years ago with the vision that Roe would be reversed (when everyone told her she was naive), how chemical abortion pills have become the leading cause of infant death with 1 in 10 women ending up in the ER, and why flushing babies down toilets has turned America's sewers into open cemeteries. Kristan exposes the RINO problem plaguing state legislatures, explains why Republicans keep funding their political enemies at Planned Parenthood to the tune of $800 million annually, and shares the dangerous rhetoric threatening to destroy pro-life credibility with women voters. She also discusses why homeschoolers terrify legislators more than lobbyists, the two types of people most likely to get violent at pro-life campus events, and how young men have actually shifted right on abortion while young women still buy feminist lies. This episode is a rallying cry for Christians to stop being lazy about life, start serving women in crisis pregnancies, and build the army needed to make abortion completely unthinkable in America.  Resources: https://studentsforlife.org/ Kristan's Instagram: @kristanmercerhawkins This episode of Refining Rhetoric is sponsored by:  Woke and Weaponized: How Karl Marx Won the Battle for American Education—And How We Can Win It Back – A new book written by Robert Bortins and Alex Newman.  Discover the shocking truth about how current education reform efforts may actually accelerate the destruction of educational freedom. Through meticulous research, Woke and Weaponized traces the philosophical roots of educational corruption from Robert Owen and John Dewey to critical race theory, while offering practical strategies for families ready to pursue genuine educational independence. Join our exclusive list to be notified the moment it becomes available — plus receive special launch updates and insider information.  www.WokeAndWeaponized.com

Ever wonder why every poll seemed to show Kamala Harris winning, yet Trump dominated the election? Mark Mitchell from Rasmussen Reports pulls back the curtain on the billion-dollar polling industry's most carefully guarded secrets. Discover how establishment pollsters use proprietary panels filled with left-leaning city dwellers to sandbag anti-establishment candidates by 20+ points, why FiveThirtyEight was really just a psychological operation funded by Disney and the New York Times, and how polling is weaponized to move the Overton Window on everything from reparations to LGBT issues. Mitchell reveals the shocking truth about why Gen Z is flirting with socialism (hint: it's not because they love Marx), what the Epstein case closure cost Trump in independent support, and why 43% of Americans now believe civil war is coming within years. He explains how the Republican Party remains captured by corporate interests while young voters are demanding a Caesar to burn down a corrupt system, why Trump's "golden age" messaging is falling flat with the very coalition that elected him, and what polling shows about the real mandate Trump received. This episode exposes how polling shapes public opinion through manufactured consensus and offers a sobering look at America's political future if the system isn't actually fixed. If you've ever felt manipulated by media narratives, this conversation will confirm your suspicions and arm you with the knowledge to fight back.   Resources: https://www.rasmussenreports.com/ This episode of Refining Rhetoric is sponsored by:  Woke and Weaponized: How Karl Marx Won the Battle for American Education—And How We Can Win It Back – A new book written by Robert Bortins and Alex Newman.  Discover the shocking truth about how current education reform efforts may actually accelerate the destruction of educational freedom. Through meticulous research, Woke and Weaponized traces the philosophical roots of educational corruption from Robert Owen and John Dewey to critical race theory, while offering practical strategies for families ready to pursue genuine educational independence. Join our exclusive list to be notified the moment it becomes available — plus receive special launch updates and insider information.  www.WokeAndWeaponized.com

What if the real sign of wealth isn't your bank account, but the number of kids around your dinner table? Chocolate Knox from CrossPolitic joins Refining Rhetoric to flip the script on modern family planning. With seven kids and counting, Knox shares why he and his wife decided to "replace the stupid people" in their family lineage and create a new generation that honors God. Discover how God has faithfully provided through every season, from figuring out how to fit everyone in one vehicle to navigating the transition from public school indoctrination to classical Christian education. Knox unpacks why the church bears responsibility for America's decline, how the feminist movement is already showing its cracks (yes, even in the Barbie movie), and why black families especially should flee government schools. Plus, practical advice for young singles on how to inflation-proof their future and set themselves up for the silk life: single income, lots of kids. This conversation challenges the lie that children are a financial burden and reveals them as the generational wealth investment God always intended. If you're tired of the dink (double income, no kids) propaganda and ready to embrace biblical fruitfulness, this episode is for you. Resources: https://crosspolitic.com/ https://x.com/Chocolate_Knox   This episode of Refining Rhetoric is sponsored by: Woke and Weaponized: How Karl Marx Won the Battle for American Education—And How We Can Win It Back – A new book written by Robert Bortins and Alex Newman.  Discover the shocking truth about how current education reform efforts may actually accelerate the destruction of educational freedom. Through meticulous research, Woke and Weaponized traces the philosophical roots of educational corruption from Robert Owen and John Dewey to critical race theory, while offering practical strategies for families ready to pursue genuine educational independence. Join our exclusive list to be notified the moment it becomes available — plus receive special launch updates and insider information.  www.WokeAndWeaponized.com

What happens when a Christian show gets canceled 20+ times but refuses to stay silent? Gabe Rench, founder of CrossPolitic, joins Refining Rhetoric to share his journey from launching a faith-and-politics show in 2016 to building a multi-platform network that's discipling Christians to engage culture boldly. Discover why he believes the church is responsible for America's condition, how his team is pivoting to deeper content in 2025, and why Christian business leaders need to stop burying their talents. Plus, learn about the surprising stat showing how Christians in Seattle could flip the city conservative overnight if they simply showed up to vote. Gabe also discusses surviving intense cancel culture (even password-protected content wasn't safe), the Fight Laugh Feast philosophy, launching the Business Makers Network, and why his new approach of one deeply researched show per week might be more effective than churning out four shows weekly. Resources: https://crosspolitic.com/ https://gaberench.com/ This episode of Refining Rhetoric is sponsored by:  Woke and Weaponized: How Karl Marx Won the Battle for American Education—And How We Can Win It Back – A new book written by Robert Bortins and Alex Newman.  Discover the shocking truth about how current education reform efforts may actually accelerate the destruction of educational freedom. Through meticulous research, Woke and Weaponized traces the philosophical roots of educational corruption from Robert Owen and John Dewey to critical race theory, while offering practical strategies for families ready to pursue genuine educational independence. Join our exclusive list to be notified the moment it becomes available — plus receive special launch updates and insider information.  www.WokeAndWeaponized.com

Is America on the brink of collapse—and are Christians ready to respond? Welcome to the first episode of Refining Rhetoric for 2026! As we kick off the new year, host Robert Bortins tackles the pressing issues facing Christian families, homeschoolers, and business owners in an increasingly chaotic world. In this episode, you'll discover: •    Why America's $38 trillion debt crisis (which just grew by $1 trillion in 76 days) matters for your family's future •    The spiritual battle behind cultural conflicts—from controversial elections to shocking legal cases abroad •    How only 6% of Christians hold a biblical worldview according to Barna research, and what that means for our communities •    The launch of the new book "Woke and Weaponized" and why understanding the root causes of societal issues is critical •    Plans for 2026 including discussions on cryptocurrency, bitcoin, and preparing for economic uncertainty This isn't just another news commentary—it's a call to action for believers to stop outsourcing their God-given responsibilities and start living boldly as ambassadors of Christ in a world that desperately needs the gospel. This episode of Refining Rhetoric is sponsored by:  Woke and Weaponized: How Karl Marx Won the Battle for American Education—And How We Can Win It Back – A new book written by Robert Bortins and Alex Newman.  Discover the shocking truth about how current education reform efforts may actually accelerate the destruction of educational freedom. Through meticulous research, Woke and Weaponized traces the philosophical roots of educational corruption from Robert Owen and John Dewey to critical race theory, while offering practical strategies for families ready to pursue genuine educational independence. Join our exclusive list to be notified the moment it becomes available — plus receive special launch updates and insider information.  www.WokeAndWeaponized.com

What happens when a school district demands you teach content that isn't legally required? Military wife and homeschool mom Jennifer Moye found herself in exactly that situation when New York officials insisted she add AIDS education to her sixth-grader's curriculum—or face truancy charges. In this episode of Refining Rhetoric, Jennifer shares her unexpected journey from compliant homeschooler to constitutional defender. After moving to upstate New York in 2019, she faced increasing demands from her local school district, culminating in a requirement that went beyond what homeschool law actually mandated. With three boys to educate and a military family's already complex life, Jennifer had to make a choice: comply with government overreach or stand her ground. In this episode, you'll discover: How Classical Conversations provided consistency and community through four military moves  The moment Jennifer realized she needed HSLDA (Home School Legal Defense Association) The surprising number of families facing similar harassment from school officials What happened when attorneys showed up to defend her rights—at no cost to her family Why this fight mattered for every homeschooling family in New York How she's now empowering the next generation through Turning Point USA This is a must-listen for every homeschooling family who thinks these battles are behind us. They're not. And Jennifer's courage reminds us why defending our freedoms matters for every generation.   This episode of Refining Rhetoric is sponsored by: Woke and Weaponized: How Karl Marx Won the Battle for American Education—And How We Can Win It Back – A new book written by Robert Bortins and Alex Newman. Discover the shocking truth about how current education reform efforts may actually accelerate the destruction of educational freedom. Through meticulous research, Woke and Weaponized traces the philosophical roots of educational corruption from Robert Owen and John Dewey to critical race theory, while offering practical strategies for families ready to pursue genuine educational independence. Join our exclusive list to be notified the moment it becomes available — plus receive special launch updates and insider information. www.WokeAndWeaponized.com   National Number Knockout 2027 Does your student think math is boring? What if they stopped seeing math as drill work and started seeing it as an exciting mental sport? That's the power of National Number Knockout, a nationwide mental math competition that's transforming how students think about numbers. Here's how basic Number Knockout works: Students ages 10-14 use three dice and a 6x6 grid to create as many mathematical equations as possible in just 60 seconds. It's fast, strategic, and seriously addictive. In spring of 2027, 16 national finalists will compete aboard a Caribbean cruise for grand prizes. But the real win? Whether your student makes it to nationals or just plays at home, they're building lightning-fast mental math skills and genuine mathematical confidence—watching them fall in love with mathematics. National Number Knockout—where math becomes a game, and every student can win. Visit https://classicalconversations.com/national-number-knockout/ to find free resources and learn about the 2027 competition.

Your child's AI companion knows them better than you do—and it's learning how to manipulate them. Are we prepared for what comes next? In this eye-opening conversation, host Delise Germond sits down with Randan Steinhauser, CEO of Steinhauser Strategies and recent fellow at the Center for Governance of AI, to discuss the profound implications of artificial intelligence on our families, children, and humanity itself. As AI rapidly advances, the questions we face go far beyond job displacement and technological convenience. Randan shares urgent concerns about AI chatbots engaging children in dangerous conversations, the normalization of AI companions replacing human relationships, and the troubling goals of tech leaders who view consciousness uploading and transhumanism as the future. This isn't science fiction—it's happening now. From AI-induced psychosis to the erosion of family bonds, from surveillance states to the potential loss of human purpose through work, this conversation challenges us to think critically about the technology we're inviting into our homes and our children's lives.   Resources: https://www.steinhauserstrategies.com/   This episode of Refining Rhetoric is sponsored by: Woke and Weaponized: How Karl Marx Won the Battle for American Education—And How We Can Win It Back – A new book written by Robert Bortins and Alex Newman. Discover the shocking truth about how current education reform efforts may actually accelerate the destruction of educational freedom. Through meticulous research, Woke and Weaponized traces the philosophical roots of educational corruption from Robert Owen and John Dewey to critical race theory, while offering practical strategies for families ready to pursue genuine educational independence. Join our exclusive list to be notified the moment it becomes available — plus receive special launch updates and insider information. www.WokeAndWeaponized.com National Number Knockout 2027 Does your student think math is boring? What if they stopped seeing math as drill work and started seeing it as an exciting mental sport? That's the power of National Number Knockout, a nationwide mental math competition that's transforming how students think about numbers. Here's how basic Number Knockout works: Students ages 10-14 use three dice and a 6x6 grid to create as many mathematical equations as possible in just 60 seconds. It's fast, strategic, and seriously addictive. In spring of 2027, 16 national finalists will compete aboard a Caribbean cruise for grand prizes. But the real win? Whether your student makes it to nationals or just plays at home, they're building lightning-fast mental math skills and genuine mathematical confidence—watching them fall in love with mathematics. National Number Knockout—where math becomes a game, and every student can win. Visit www.classicalconversations.com/n2k to find free resources and learn about the 2027 competition.

Join us for an exciting conversation with two exceptional Classical Conversations students who are making waves in the competitive yo-yo world! Thomas Rajan (Challenge II, Alabama) and James Heder (Challenge B, Florida) share their incredible journey from picking up their first yo-yos during COVID to competing on national and international stages. Thomas finished 5th at the 2025 U.S. National Yo-Yo Contest, while James placed 16th at the World Yo-Yo Championship in Prague. In this episode, they break down the fascinating world of competitive yo-yoing, explaining how competitions are scored (60% technical skill and 40% entertainment value) and what it takes to compete at the highest levels. They discuss their practice routines, with Thomas practicing up to eight hours a day and James maintaining a rigorous daily schedule except for his Classical Conversations day. Both students credit their Classical Conversations training in public speaking, debate, and presentations with helping them build confidence performing in front of large crowds at competitions. They share insights into their mentorship relationships with top competitors, the challenges of creating competition routines, and the importance of consistency under pressure. James even demonstrates some of his highest-scoring horizontal tricks on camera, showing the incredible skill and precision required at this level.   This episode of Refining Rhetoric is sponsored by: Woke and Weaponized: How Karl Marx Won the Battle for American Education—And How We Can Win It Back – A new book written by Robert Bortins and Alex Newman. Discover the shocking truth about how current education reform efforts may actually accelerate the destruction of educational freedom. Through meticulous research, Woke and Weaponized traces the philosophical roots of educational corruption from Robert Owen and John Dewey to critical race theory, while offering practical strategies for families ready to pursue genuine educational independence. Join our exclusive list to be notified the moment it becomes available — plus receive special launch updates and insider information. www.WokeAndWeaponized.com   National Number Knockout 2027 Does your student think math is boring? What if they stopped seeing math as drill work and started seeing it as an exciting mental sport? That's the power of National Number Knockout, a nationwide mental math competition that's transforming how students think about numbers. Here's how basic Number Knockout works: Students ages 10-14 use three dice and a 6x6 grid to create as many mathematical equations as possible in just 60 seconds. It's fast, strategic, and seriously addictive. In spring of 2027, 16 national finalists will compete aboard a Caribbean cruise for grand prizes. But the real win? Whether your student makes it to nationals or just plays at home, they're building lightning-fast mental math skills and genuine mathematical confidence—watching them fall in love with mathematics. National Number Knockout—where math becomes a game, and every student can win. Visit www.classicalconversations.com/n2k to find free resources and learn about the 2027 competition.

Feeling overwhelmed by homeschooling? You're not alone. In this heartfelt conversation, host Delise Germond sits down with Kamilah Carter for an honest discussion about the challenges of homeschool motherhood—and the God who equips us for every moment. Kamilah opens up about a recent crisis that left her feeling helpless, sharing how she learned to lean on community, trust God in the fire, and recognize her daily need for grace. Together, they explore: Why the gap between our expectations and reality can leave us feeling like we're drowning The importance of Christian community in our homeschool journey How God uses our children to refine us and reveal our need for Him Practical wisdom about understanding our children's developmental stages The truth that God has fully equipped us through His Word for every good work This isn't a conversation full of Pinterest-perfect advice or organizational hacks. Instead, it's a raw, encouraging reminder that homeschooling is a spiritual journey that requires us to return to the cross again and again—and that's exactly where God meets us.   This episode of the Everyday Educator is sponsored by: Judson College Judson College, North Carolina's only four-year accredited confessional Christian institution, equips passionate students with over 25 majors and exceptional faculty to pursue God's calling in ministry, missions, or the workplace while experiencing vibrant community through our unique House System. We're committed to making your divine calling affordable through extensive scholarships and special SBC church member discounts, so you can give your life for Christ's cause without overwhelming financial burden. Ready to answer your calling? Find out what makes Judson College experience different. https://judsoncollege.com/distinctives/   Woke and Weaponized: How Karl Marx Won the Battle for American Education—And How We Can Win It Back – A new book written by Robert Bortins and Alex Newman.  Discover the shocking truth about how current education reform efforts may actually accelerate the destruction of educational freedom. Through meticulous research, Woke and Weaponized traces the philosophical roots of educational corruption from Robert Owen and John Dewey to critical race theory, while offering practical strategies for families ready to pursue genuine educational independence. Join our exclusive list to be notified the moment it becomes available — plus receive special launch updates and insider information. www.WokeAndWeaponized.com

Episode Summary: The U.S. Air Force doesn't have enough airlift. Today's inventory is half the size of what it was in the Cold War, but current demands are far higher and more complex. This isn't just an Air Force problem; it impacts the entire Department of War. Join us as Heather “Lucky” Penney talks with former AMC commander Gen. Mike Minihan, USAF (Ret.) and Mitchell Institute Non-Resident Fellow Col. Rob Owen, PhD, USAF (Ret.) about this challenge and what we should do to fix it. Credits: Host: Heather "Lucky" Penney, Director of Research, The Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies Producer: Shane Thin Executive Producer: Douglas Birkey Guest: Gen. Michael Minihan, USAF (Ret.), Former Commander, Air Mobility Command Guest: Col. Robert Owen, USAF (Ret.), Professor, Department of Aeronautical Science at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Links: Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/3GbA5Of Website: https://mitchellaerospacepower.org/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/MitchellStudies Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Mitchell.Institute.Aerospace LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3nzBisb Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mitchellstudies/ #MitchellStudies #AerospaceAdvantage #mobility #airforce

Is the Bitcoin cycle dead, or are we just getting started? With Bitcoin hovering around $92K and institutional adoption accelerating, the crypto landscape is more confusing—and exciting—than ever. Robert and Will break down the wild crypto year of 2024-2025 and debate what's coming in 2026. They explain the GENIUS Act that ended the "Biden war on crypto," why stablecoins could drive down costs across the economy (0.3% fees vs 3-10% traditional payments), and how companies like Visa are building crypto payment rails. But it's not all bullish. They dive into the Japan carry trade unwinding, the dangers of government-controlled CBDCs, and the big question: Is this Bitcoin cycle over or just delayed? Will argues we're in a lengthening cycle driven by global liquidity. Robert thinks the blow-off top is behind us and October 2026 will be the next buying opportunity. They also preview the Clarity Act coming in Q1 2026, which could open the floodgates for institutional investment in the broader crypto space beyond just stablecoins. Whether you're "hodling" or on the sidelines, this episode offers practical insights on navigating an unpredictable market. Disclaimer: This is not financial advice. Always do your own research. This episode of Refining Rhetoric is sponsored by: Woke and Weaponized: How Karl Marx Won the Battle for American Education—And How We Can Win It Back – A new book written by Robert Bortins and Alex Newman. Discover the shocking truth about how current education reform efforts may actually accelerate the destruction of educational freedom. Through meticulous research, Woke and Weaponized traces the philosophical roots of educational corruption from Robert Owen and John Dewey to critical race theory, while offering practical strategies for families ready to pursue genuine educational independence. Join our exclusive list to be notified the moment it becomes available — plus receive special launch updates and insider information. www.WokeAndWeaponized.com

What if everything you've been told about fixing our public schools is wrong? Join Robert Bortins as he sits down with Sheri Few, founder and president of United States Parents Involved in Education (USPIE), for a sobering look at the state of American education and why reform may be impossible. Sheri shares alarming statistics: only one-third of fourth and eighth graders read or do math at grade level, and 54% of U.S. adults read below sixth grade level. But the problem goes far deeper than poor academics. Learn about USPIE's groundbreaking documentary "Truth and Lies in American Education," which exposes the Marxist ideologies, fake history, and anti-Christian propaganda replacing reading, writing, and arithmetic in schools across America. Sheri addresses the "not in my school" mentality many parents have and provides practical steps for investigating what's really being taught in your district. She also shares why the federal government only contributes about 10% of most states' education budgets, making it entirely feasible to restore local control and parental authority. Whether you're already homeschooling or still have children in the system, this episode offers both sobering truth and hope for the future of American education and liberty.   Resources: https://www.uspie.org/   This episode of Refining Rhetoric is sponsored by: Woke and Weaponized: How Karl Marx Won the Battle for American Education—And How We Can Win It Back – A new book written by Robert Bortins and Alex Newman. Discover the shocking truth about how current education reform efforts may actually accelerate the destruction of educational freedom. Through meticulous research, Woke and Weaponized traces the philosophical roots of educational corruption from Robert Owen and John Dewey to critical race theory, while offering practical strategies for families ready to pursue genuine educational independence. Join our exclusive list to be notified the moment it becomes available — plus receive special launch updates and insider information. https://robertbortins.com/woke-and-weaponized/

Robert Owen teaching on the martyrdom of Patrick Hamilton

What can homeschoolers be thankful for this year? Join Robert Bortins for a special Thanksgiving edition of the Refining Rhetoric podcast as he shares the top 10 things homeschoolers should be thankful for in 2025. From protected educational freedom and the classical education renaissance to colleges actively recruiting homeschoolers, this episode celebrates the victories and blessings in the homeschool movement. Learn why homeschooling resources are more abundant than ever, how Classical Conversations is leading the charge with over 3,000 global communities, and why universities now recognize homeschoolers' intellectual curiosity and maturity. Plus, hear about the upcoming book "Woke and Weaponized: How Karl Marx Won the Battle for American Education and How We Can Win It Back." Whether you're a seasoned homeschool parent or considering homeschooling for your family, this episode offers encouragement, perspective, and reasons to celebrate as we close out 2025.   This episode of Refining Rhetoric is sponsored by: Woke and Weaponized: How Karl Marx Won the Battle for American Education—And How We Can Win It Back – A new book written by Robert Bortins and Alex Newman. Discover the shocking truth about how current education reform efforts may actually accelerate the destruction of educational freedom. Through meticulous research, Woke and Weaponized traces the philosophical roots of educational corruption from Robert Owen and John Dewey to critical race theory, while offering practical strategies for families ready to pursue genuine educational independence. Join our exclusive list to be notified the moment it becomes available — plus receive special launch updates and insider information.  www.WokeAndWeaponized.com   CC Graduate Certificate in Classical Studies Classical Conversations is excited to announce the launch of our new accredited Graduate Certificate in Classical Studies, a 12-credit hour program designed specifically for homeschooling parents who want to deepen their understanding of classical Christian education. This graduate certificate program provides academic recognition for your dedication to classical learning while offering a pathway to advanced study through our partnership with Southeastern University. Register today to secure your spot in this transformative educational experience.  https://ics.regfox.com/ma-certificate

No século XIX, enquanto a fumaça das fábricas cobria as cidades e histórias como a de Fantine, de Os Miseráveis, escancaravam a miséria urbana, um grupo de pensadores tentou imaginar saídas para além do improviso: Charles Fourier, Robert Owen e Henri de Saint-Simon. Este vídeo visita a vida real por trás da Revolução Industrial — jornadas exaustivas, workhouses, epidemias — e apresenta os projetos que propuseram comunidades organizadas, educação infantil, higiene, novas formas de associação e participação nos resultados. Sem panfletos e sem demonizações, investigamos o que esses experimentos queriam resolver, por que empolgaram tanta gente e por que muitos fracassaram.Também mostramos como essas ideias dialogaram (e colidiram) com correntes liberais de Smith e Ricardo, e depois com a crítica de Karl Marx, que trocou a esperança gradualista pelo choque revolucionário, que acabou por parir uma ideologia que matou milhões de pessoas. O objetivo é entender as perguntas que permanecem atuais: como conciliar produtividade com dignidade? o que políticas públicas e iniciativa privada aprenderam com New Lanark, New Harmony e os falanstérios? e por que a promessa de “sociedades perfeitas” volta e meia ressurge em novas roupagens?Se você curte história econômica e quer enxergar além do meme “capitalismo vs socialismo”, este episódio é para você. Inscreva-se, deixe seu comentário e diga: qual experiência histórica mais te surpreendeu e o que dela ainda faz sentido hoje?

Help us expand our Muslim media project here: https://www.thinkingmuslim.com/membershipDonate to our charity partner Baitulmaal here: http://btml.us/thinkingmuslim Much of the support for Zionism in the United States stems from an Evangelical Christian background. Our guest today is the Reverend Robert Smith, a lecturer and religious thinker. We examine Christian Zionism and its fundamental principles in depth. He contends that Zionism is deeply connected to the story of America and indeed the story of modernity.You can find Rev. Robert O. Smith here:Website: https://www.revdrrobertosmith.com/IG: https://www.instagram.com/robertowensmithBecome a member here:https://www.thinkingmuslim.com/membershipOr give your one-off donation here: https://www.thinkingmuslim.com/donateListen to the audio version of the podcast:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7vXiAjVFnhNI3T9Gkw636aApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-thinking-muslim/id1471798762Purchase our Thinking Muslim mug: https://www.thinkingmuslim.com/merchFind us on:X: https://x.com/thinking_muslimLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-thinking-muslim/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/The-Thinking-Muslim-Podcast-105790781361490Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thinkingmuslimpodcast/Telegram: https://t.me/thinkingmuslimBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/thinkingmuslim.bsky.socialThreads: https://www.threads.com/@thinkingmuslimpodcastFind Muhammad Jalal here:X: https://twitter.com/jalalaynInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jalalayns/Sign up to Muhammad Jalal's newsletter: https://jalalayn.substack.comWebsite Archive: https://www.thinkingmuslim.comDisclaimer:The views expressed in this video are those of the individual speaker(s) and do not represent the views of the host, producers, platform, or any affiliated organisation. This content is provided for lawful, informational, and analytical purposes only, and should not be taken as professional advice. Viewer discretion is advised. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rüdiger Haude und Thomas Wagner zur Frage der Stabilisierung staatsloser, egalitärer Gesellschaften.   Shownotes Rüdiger Haude an der RWTH Aachen (inkl. einer Übersicht seiner Publikationen): https://www.nz.histinst.rwth-aachen.de/cms/HISTINST-NZ/Der-Lehrstuhl/Mitarbeiterinnen-und-Mitarbeiter/Lehrbeauftragte/~jfqk/Dr-phil-Ruediger-Haude/ Haude, R., & Wagner, T. (2019). Herrschaftsfreie Institutionen. Texte zur Stabilisierung staatsloser, egalitärer Gesellschaften. Verlag Graswurzelrevolution. (Erstveröffentlichung 1999). https://www.graswurzel.net/gwr/produkt/herrschaftsfreie-institutionen/ Haude, R. (2023). Als Adam grub und Eva spann. Herrschaftsfeindschaft in der Hebräischen Bibel.  Matthes & Seitz Berlin. https://www.matthes-seitz-berlin.de/buch/als-adam-grub-und-eva-spann.html?lid=1 Haude, R. (2022). Weise Wilde. Schrift und Politik bei den Hanunoo-Mangyan auf Mindoro. In: Ines Soldwisch/ Rüdiger Haude/ Klaus Freitag (Hrsg.), Schrift und Herrschaft. Transcript Verlag. S.205-248. https://www.transcript-open.de/doi/10.14361/9783839456262-008 Haude, R. (2008). Frei-Beuter. Charakter und Herkunft piratischer Demokratie im frühen 18. Jahrhundert. Zeitschrift für Geschichtswissenschaft Nr. 7/8, 593–616. https://www.nz.histinst.rwth-aachen.de/cms/histinst-nz/forschung/publikationen/~gxhm/details/?file=131040&mobile=1 Wagner, T. (erscheint am 2.10.2025). Wege aus der Gewalt. Impulse für ein neues politisches Denken. Matthes & Seitz Berlin. https://www.matthes-seitz-berlin.de/buch/wege-aus-der-gewalt.html?lid=8 Wagner, T. (2022). Fahnenflucht in die Freiheit. Wie der Staat sich seine Feinde schuf – Skizzen zur Globalgeschichte der Demokratie. Matthes & Seitz Berlin. https://www.matthes-seitz-berlin.de/buch/fahnenflucht-in-die-freiheit.html Wagner, T. (2004). Irokesen und Demokratie. Ein Beitrag zur Soziologie interkultureller Kommunikation. LIT Verlag Münster. https://lit-verlag.de/isbn/978-3-8258-6845-1/ zu Anarchie/Anarchismus: https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anarchismus https://www.anarchismus.at/ zu Libertarismus: https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Libertarismus zu Pierre Clastres: https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pierre_Clastres Clastres, P. (2020). Staatsfeinde. Studien zur politischen Anthropologie. Konstanz University Press. https://www.wallstein-verlag.de/9783835391215-staatsfeinde.html zu Christian Sigrist: https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christian_Sigrist Amborn, H. (2016). Das Recht als Hort der Anarchie. Gesellschaften ohne Herrschaft und Staat.  Matthes & Seitz Berlin. https://www.matthes-seitz-berlin.de/buch/das-recht-als-hort-der-anarchie.html Sahlins, M. (2024). Die ursprüngliche Wohlstandsgesellschaft. Matthes & Seitz Berlin Verlag. https://www.matthes-seitz-berlin.de/buch/die-urspruengliche-wohlstandsgesellschaft.html zum Hambacher Forst und dem Widerstand gegen seine Rodung für den Braunkohleabbau: https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hambacher_Forst zu Niklas Luhmann: https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Niklas_Luhmann Luhmann, N. (2012). Macht. UVK Verlag. https://www.utb.de/doi/book/10.36198/9783838537146 Gockel, S. (2016) Zur Trennung von Macht und Gewalt bei Hannah Arendt und ihrem Praxisgehalt. Soziologieblog. https://soziologieblog.hypotheses.org/9953 zu Liberalismus: https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liberalismus Kuch, H. (2023). Wirtschaft, Demokratie und liberaler Sozialismus. Campus Verlag. https://www.ifs.uni-frankfurt.de/publikationsdetails/ifs-hannes-kuch-wirtschaft-demokratie-und-liberaler-sozialismus.html zu Ralf Dahrendorf: https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ralf_Dahrendorf zu Adam Smith: https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adam_Smith zu funktionaler Differenzierung in modernen Gesellschaften: https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Funktionale_Differenzierung zu Max Weber: https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Max_Weber Weber, M. (2002).  Wirtschaft und Gesellschaft. Grundriss der verstehenden Soziologie. Mohr Siebeck. https://www.mohrsiebeck.com/buch/wirtschaft-und-gesellschaft-9783161477492/ zu Ferdinand Tönnies' Begriffspaar „Gemeinschaft und Gesellschaft“: https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gemeinschaft_und_Gesellschaft zum Konzept des „Urkommunismus“: https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Urkommunismus Reinisch, D. (Hrsg.). (2012). Der Urkommunismus. Auf den Spuren der egalitären Gesellschaft. Promedia Verlag. https://mediashop.at/buecher/der-urkommunismus/ zum (Anarcho-)Primitivismus: https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Primitivismus zum demokratischen Konföderalismus in Rojava: https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Demokratischer_Konf%C3%B6deralismus zum Weltpostverein: https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Weltpostverein zu Thomas Hobbes: https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thomas_Hobbes zum „utopischen“ Sozialismus/Frühsozialismus inkl. Robert Owen und Charles Fourier: https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fr%C3%BChsozialismus zum „Ethnopluralismus“: https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ethnopluralismus zu Omri Boehm: https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Omri_Boehm zu Martin Buber: https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martin_Buber „Frieden“ von K.I.Z. (2024): https://youtu.be/lnsf4b69JbI?si=CInsjZZ6L-fWDgrr Lenz, I., & Luig, U. (Hrsg.). (1995). Frauenmacht ohne Herrschaft. Geschlechterverhältnisse in nichtpatriarchalischen Gesellschaften. Fischer. https://www.zvab.com/Frauenmacht-Herrschaft-Geschlechterverh%C3%A4ltnisse-patriarchalischen-Gesellschaften-Lenz/32223118773/bd zu Elizabeth Cady Stanton: https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elizabeth_Cady_Stanton zu Arnold Gehlen: https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arnold_Gehlen Gehlen, A. (1983) Philosophische Anthropologie und Handlungslehre. Vittorio Klostermann. https://www.klostermann.de/Gehlen-Philosoph-Anthropologie-Ln zu Habermas' Theorie des kommunikativen Handelns und dem Konzept der herrschaftsfreien Kommunikation: https://soztheo.de/soziologie/schluesselwerke-der-soziologie/juergen-habermas-theorie-des-kommunikativen-handelns-1981/#google_vignette Callenbach, E. (2022). Ökotopia. Reclam. https://www.reclam.de/produktdetail/oekotopia-9783150114179 Groos, J. & Sorg, C. (Hrsg.). (2025). Creative Construction - Democratic Planning in the 21st Century and Beyond. Bristol University Press. https://bristoluniversitypress.co.uk/creative-construction zu David Graeber: https://davidgraeber.org/ Bey, H. (1994) T.A.Z. Temporäre Autonome Zone. Edition ID Archiv. https://monoskop.org/images/1/1b/Bey_Hakim_TAZ_Die_Temporaere_Autonome_Zone_1994.pdf Scott, J. C. (2020) Die Mühlen der Zivilisation. Eine Tiefengeschichte der frühesten Staaten. Suhrkamp https://www.suhrkamp.de/buch/james-c-scott-die-muehlen-der-zivilisation-t-9783518299340 Scott, J. C. (2009) The Art of Not Being Governed. An Anarchist History of Upland Southeast Asia. Yale University Press. https://yalebooks.yale.edu/book/9780300169171/the-art-of-not-being-governed/ Thematisch angrenzende Folgen S03E41 | Hannes Kuch zu Liberalem Sozialismus https://www.futurehistories.today/episoden-blog/s03/e41-hannes-kuch-zu-liberalem-sozialismus/ S03E27 | Andreas Gehrlach zur ursprünglichen Wohlstandsgesellschaft https://www.futurehistories.today/episoden-blog/s03/e27-andreas-gehrlach-zur-urspruenglichen-wohlstandsgesellschaft/ S02E39 | Daniel Loick zu Freiheit, Souveränität und Recht ohne Gewalt https://www.futurehistories.today/episoden-blog/s02/e39-daniel-loick-zu-freiheit-souveraenitaet-und-recht-ohne-gewalt/ S02E31 | Thomas Swann on Anarchist Cybernetics https://www.futurehistories.today/episoden-blog/s02/e31-thomas-swann-on-anarchist-cybernetics/ S02E24 | Gabriel Kuhn zu anarchistischer Regierungskunst https://www.futurehistories.today/episoden-blog/s02/e24-gabriel-kuhn-zu-anarchistischer-regierungskunst/   Future Histories Kontakt & Unterstützung Wenn euch Future Histories gefällt, dann erwägt doch bitte eine Unterstützung auf Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/join/FutureHistories   Schreibt mir unter: office@futurehistories.today Diskutiert mit mir auf Twitter (#FutureHistories): https://twitter.com/FutureHpodcast auf Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/futurehistories.bsky.social auf Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/futurehpodcast/ auf Mastodon: https://mstdn.social/@FutureHistories   Webseite mit allen Folgen: www.futurehistories.today English webpage: https://futurehistories-international.com   Episode Keywords #RüdigerHaude, #ThomasWagner, #JanGroos, #FutureHistories, #Podcast, #Herrschaft, #Herrschaftsfreiheit, #HerrschaftsKritik, #Institutionen, #Anarchismus, #Macht, Ethnologie, #Soziologie, #Emanzipation, #Gesellschaft, #PolitischeImaginationen, #Staat, #Nationalstaat, #Liberalismus, #Anthropologie

Tired of feeling like you're "not built for this" grind? This week, we explore the ancient concept of the Sabbath and challenge traditional notions of rest. From historical examples like Robert Owen's visionary textile community to modern-day "forest bathing" and even playing bubbles, discover how to reclaim your Sabbath for deep restoration. #SabbathKeeping #RestorativePractices #Wellbeing #ChristianLiving #Podcast #BeyondWork

⁠⁠Support us on Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠---UPDATE: The original upload had a serious mixing issue, which has now been fixed. We apologize for the inconvenience. In the winter of 1817, a caravan of half-starved Swabians crossed through miles of frozen forests to find their promised land: Ohio. In accordance with their egalitarian ethos and inspired by apocalyptic prophecy, these men and women rejected private ownership and held all things in common. This radical commune, which they called Zoar, would be the most successful intentional community in American history and one of the most enduring socialist experiments, lasting several years longer than even the Soviet Union.Gladio Free Europe's Ohio correspondent Jern (@realJernfer) returns for another stirring story of the Buckeye state. Founded by Pietist refugees from the German state of Wurttemberg, Zoar put into practice the same kinds of radical ideas discussed previously among the Anabaptists, Quakers, and Shakers. Unlike most other communes, including Robert Owen's enlightenment dream of New Harmony, Zoar was stable and prosperous. Succeeding where so many others failed, the commune held together across multiple generations and even developed an early industrial economy. It attracted the envy and admiration of many other communities, including the controversial free-love society of Oneida.Zoar saw itself as a refugee from the sinful and venal world outside, taking its name from the town that sheltered the Biblical Lot after the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah. Yet the community's influence over Ohio trade and finance meant the outside world could not be kept away. Ultimately, Zoar would be a victim of its own success, as its wealthy residents decided to dissolve the commune and divvy up their belongings into private hands. Despite ultimately failing in its mission to secede from the world of material things, Zoar is an inspiring story of what it looks like to build the New Moral World. And although its founders were sectarian socialists from the Holy Roman Empire, who spoke little English and had even less interest in the broader national project, the undaunted ambition of Zoar makes this small commune a quintessential chapter of American history.

This is Part 2! For Part 1, check the feed!Ever wondered how cities were planned? Then wonder no more with this week's subject! We're heading back to 100BC to check out the pre-Aztec city of Teotihuacan. We'll see what kind of American city Robert Owen had planned in the early 1800s. PLUS let's see what our old moustache'd mucker Josef Stalin planned to do with Moscow.And how did we ever survive before the age of the instagram fitness influencer? How could caveman possibly have persisted without dietary advice handed out in 60 second social media videos?! We have no idea, but if you know: hello@ohwhatatime.comIf you fancy a bunch of OWAT content you've never heard before, why not treat yourself and become an Oh What A Time: FULL TIMER?Up for grabs is:- two bonus episodes every month!- ad-free listening- episodes a week ahead of everyone else- And much moreSubscriptions are available via AnotherSlice and Wondery +. For all the links head to: ohwhatatime.comYou can also follow us on: X (formerly Twitter) at @ohwhatatimepodAnd Instagram at @ohwhatatimepodAaannnd if you like it, why not drop us a review in your podcast app of choice?Thank you to Dan Evans for the artwork (idrawforfood.co.uk).Chris, Elis and Tom xSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ever wondered how cities were planned? Then wonder no more with this week's subject! We're heading back to 100BC to check out the pre-Aztec city of Teotihuacan. We'll see what kind of American city Robert Owen had planned in the early 1800s. PLUS let's see what our old moustache'd mucker Josef Stalin planned to do with Moscow.And how did we ever survive before the age of the instagram fitness influencer? How could caveman possibly have persisted without dietary advice handed out in 60 second social media videos?! We have no idea, but if you know: hello@ohwhatatime.comIf you fancy a bunch of OWAT content you've never heard before, why not treat yourself and become an Oh What A Time: FULL TIMER?Up for grabs is:- two bonus episodes every month!- ad-free listening- episodes a week ahead of everyone else- And much moreSubscriptions are available via AnotherSlice and Wondery +. For all the links head to: ohwhatatime.comYou can also follow us on: X (formerly Twitter) at @ohwhatatimepodAnd Instagram at @ohwhatatimepodAaannnd if you like it, why not drop us a review in your podcast app of choice?Thank you to Dan Evans for the artwork (idrawforfood.co.uk).Chris, Elis and Tom xSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

⁠⁠Support us on Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠---"And all that believed were together, and had all things common; And sold their possessions and goods, and parted them to all men, as every man had need." King James Bible, Acts 2:44"And when they found them not, they drew Jason and certain brethren unto the rulers of the city, crying, These that have turned the world upside down are come hither also." King James Bible, Acts 17:6Liam and Russian Sam are joined by once again by Jackson (@GraceCathedralPark) for a two thousand summary of American radicalism and the utopian tradition. Since ancient times, religious and moral conviction has compelled the most pious among us to leave this sinful world behind.Jewish groups like the Essenes and the Ebionites were joned by the earliest Christian monks in their complete rejection of secular society, preferring to live in intentional communities organized toward complete observance of religious commandments. These groups, who may have included the first followers of Jesus, held their property in common and believed they could lead mankind by their example toward a new moral world.By the European Middle Ages, Christian institutions had taken on all the venal and violent obligations of the state. Reformers seeking to challenge the worldly power of the church were met by centuries of brutal oppression. By the 16th century these contradictions had become too much to bear, with the eruption of the Protestant Reformation and the flowering of idealistic sectarians. Some of these groups, like the Anabaptists and the Diggers, sought to upend the material hierarchies of man and make all equal before God. When these groups were also hunted down, even by their fellow Protestants, the dream of a new beginning survived across the sea.Religious settlers like the Puritans and Quakers saw the wild American lands as a blank slate for their moral dreams, while more materialistic colonists used the New World to engineer new systems of extraction and domination unimaginable back home. Many of these groups created communes in the wilderness, some surviving for months and others for centuries. As Enlightenment writers argued for the equality of man based on reason rather than scripture, and the American and French Revolutions called all political secular communitarian projects also began to emerge. Most significant of all of these was New Harmony, the utopian experiment of reformed capitalist and lifelong idealist Robert Owen. Though New Harmony would not be a particularly long-lived commune, it cemented Owen as one of the most famous men of the early 19th century and a father of the socialist movement. Like many parents, Owen would see some of his children turn away from him, yet his lifelong agitation would lay the groundwork for more enduring transformative projects. While we now understand the utopian movement to have failed, Owen and his two thousands years of forebears succeeded in inspiring mankind to build a new moral world.Listen to the end of this one to hear about Jackson's own radical utopian dream: BYU for Owenism.

Alex Newman is an award-winning international freelance journalist, author, researcher, educator and consultant. He is senior editor for The New American. He's co-author of Crimes of the Educators, author of Deep State: The Invisible Government Behind the Scenes and author of, Indoctrinating Our Children to Death. He's also founder & CEO of Liberty Sentinel and a national syndicator of radio and TV programs including Behind the Deep State which airs on WVCY Television & vcy.tv.President Trump has made it known that he wishes to shut down the Department of Education. He wants to eliminate the bureaucracy and turn education over to the states. We're told that the workings of an executive order are under way yet others believe we should hit the brakes on this. They say that because the Department of Education was created by Congress, you can't simply eliminate it by the stroke of a pen. Teachers unions have vowed to fight this as well. Is the elimination of this department a step in the right direction or will it bring about even more calamity (or possibly education collapse) to a nation that is suffering from major problems already in the education sector? Such questions are answered as Alex looks at the history of the Department of Education going back to President Jimmy Carter, the establishment of the religion of secular education beginning with people like Robert Owen, Horace Mann and John Dewey; there's discussion about Department of Education Secretary Linda McMahon, parental rights, home schooling and more.Listeners contributed their input on this subject to wrap up the broadcast.

Alex Newman is an award-winning international freelance journalist, author, researcher, educator and consultant. He is senior editor for The New American. He's co-author of Crimes of the Educators, author of Deep State: The Invisible Government Behind the Scenes and author of, Indoctrinating Our Children to Death. He's also founder & CEO of Liberty Sentinel and a national syndicator of radio and TV programs including Behind the Deep State which airs on WVCY Television & vcy.tv.President Trump has made it known that he wishes to shut down the Department of Education. He wants to eliminate the bureaucracy and turn education over to the states. We're told that the workings of an executive order are under way yet others believe we should hit the brakes on this. They say that because the Department of Education was created by Congress, you can't simply eliminate it by the stroke of a pen. Teachers unions have vowed to fight this as well. Is the elimination of this department a step in the right direction or will it bring about even more calamity (or possibly education collapse) to a nation that is suffering from major problems already in the education sector? Such questions are answered as Alex looks at the history of the Department of Education going back to President Jimmy Carter, the establishment of the religion of secular education beginning with people like Robert Owen, Horace Mann and John Dewey; there's discussion about Department of Education Secretary Linda McMahon, parental rights, home schooling and more.Listeners contributed their input on this subject to wrap up the broadcast.

Alex Moss and Burton DeWitt are back with a new episode after the UK Open! Robert Owen Owen Bates Enter The Magnificent 8 - Darts Corner's FREE to enter Premier League Predictor for a chance to win the £1,000 jackpot! Join the Darts Strava King group on Strava *** This podcast is brought to you in association with Darts Corner - the number one online darts retailer! Darts Corner offers the widest selection of darts products from over 30 different manufacturers.  Check out Darts Corner here: UK site US site Netherlands site Check out Condor Darts here: UK site *** The Weekly Dartscast is excited to announce it has agreed a new sponsorship deal with kwiff. A growing name in the sports betting sector, kwiff was an official sponsor of the 2023 WDF Lakeside World Championships and has also worked with several other big names in the darts industry. Set up an account and enjoy a flutter on the darts by opening an account on the kwiff website or via their app (iOS / Android). 18+. Terms and conditions apply. Begambleaware.org – please gamble responsibly. *** Sponsorship available! Want your business advertised on the show? Email weeklydartscast@gmail.com for more details and a free copy of our new sponsor brochure! *** Enjoy our podcast? Make a one-off donation on our new Ko-Fi page here: ko-fi.com/weeklydartscast Support us on Patreon from just $2(+VAT): patreon.com/WeeklyDartscast Thank you to our Patreon members: Phil Moss, Gordon Skinner, Connor Ellis, Dan Hutchinson

Neoborn Caveman rips into the industrial sleep scam, exposing the "8-hour sleep" myth as a factory-optimized con. Listen as your favorite unfiltered host traces our unnatural sleep patterns back to Welsh industrialist Robert Owen's 8-8-8 rule - not science, but capitalist efficiency. NC reveals how pre-industrial humans embraced biphasic sleep with wakeful periods between (and no, not just for sex, you perverts), while today's sleep-deprived zombies fuel a trillion-dollar industry of pills, energy drinks, and mindfulness apps. From the "sickening industry" to the "soul-sucking industry," this caffeinated rant connects our rigid 9-5 treadmill to rising disease rates, burned-out workers, and the death of human vitality. Discover why your inability to put down your screen is exactly what the system wants, and why biphasic sleep might be your first step toward breaking free from the modern sleep trap.Stay tuned for Part 2, where NC goes even deeper with solutions and talks about how modern neofeudalism keeps us exhausted, compliant, and paying tribute to our digital overlords............. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Born in Virginia and raised by his mother in the Cherokee Nation, Robert Owen was a seminal figure in Oklahoma's early history. He was elected as one of Oklahoma's first U.S. senators in 1907 where he championed progressive and populist causes in the nation's capital. Utilizing his background as a bank owner in Muskogee, he was the Senate author of the Federal Reserve Act of 1913, which created the financial system still in use today. In this episode, Trait Thompson and Dr. Blackburn talk to Dr. Ken Brown, a former professor at the University of Central Oklahoma and an expert on Owen, about his life and his work creating the Federal Reserve.

I veckans arkivavsnitt besöker vi England och industrialisten samt tänkaren Robert Owen. Han ville försöka sig på att skapa ett utmärkt samhälle där arbetarna i hans industrier inte saknade något de behövde, samtidigt som han skulle göra vinst. Varför inte skapa ett nytt samhälle helt och hållet blev hans nästa tanke. Owen inspirerade rent av somliga svenska industriägarkollegor. Avsnitt 376 spelades in 2021. Lyssna på våra avsnitt fritt från reklam: https://plus.acast.com/s/historiepodden. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In episode of "Building Digital Products," host Khrystyna Klimash engages in an insightful conversation with Robert Owen, a seasoned entrepreneur and mentor with a rich background in guiding startups to success. They explore Robert's unique title as a "Founder Whisperer" and how his extensive experience shapes his approach to helping startups thrive. Robert Owen –   / rjhowen   The discussion dives into the key ingredients that transform a regular startup into a unicorn, with Robert sharing essential strategies for identifying unique value propositions in a crowded digital marketplace. He provides practical advice on how startups can stand out in saturated markets and the most effective strategies for rapidly scaling digital products. Listeners will gain valuable insights into building successful sales teams, aligning product development with financial planning, and balancing immediate customer needs with long-term sustainability. Robert also emphasizes the importance of measuring success beyond traditional metrics, as well as considerations for effective pricing strategies. 00:17 Introduction 00:45 Founder Whisperer – What It Means 02:19 Key Ingredients for Unicorn Startups 06:45 Identifying Unique Value Propositions 10:17 Standing Out in Saturated Markets 13:54 Rapid Scaling Strategies for Digital Products 18:00 Building Successful Sales Teams 22:17 Aligning Development with Financial Planning 25:03 Balancing Immediate Needs and Long-Term Vision 28:55 Measuring Digital Product Success 31:43 Pricing Strategies for Digital Products 35:12 Flash Questions Are you looking to navigate the startup landscape and gain insights on building a successful digital product? This episode delivers practical advice from an industry expert that can help entrepreneurs and innovators alike. Feel free to share your thoughts in the comments, and remember to like and subscribe for more insights! Follow us on Social Media: Facebook:   / linkupst   Twitter:   / linkupst   LinkedIn:   / mycompany   Instagram:   / linkupst   Visit Us! https://linkupst.com/ Contact Us: info@linkupst.com

Alex Newman, with his sharp insights and vast knowledge, joins us to uncover the layers of communist infiltration in American society. Known for his impactful interviews during the early days of COVID-19, Alex discusses his involvement in the eye-opening film "Beneath Sheep's Clothing." This movie draws uncanny parallels between historic Soviet tactics and current U.S. government trends, serving as a crucial tool for raising awareness about these covert threats.Our conversation takes a historical turn as we track the roots of communist influence in American education. Together with Dr. Samuel Blumenfeld, Alex has co-authored a book exploring the foundational role education plays in shaping societal values. We examine figures like Robert Owen, whose push for government-controlled education laid the groundwork for collectivist ideologies that continue to influence today's educational challenges.The episode also grapples with the complexities of the U.S. education system and the potential risks of government funding in homeschooling. We weigh the consequences of initiatives like Common Core and emphasize the urgency of choosing educational alternatives like homeschooling or private schooling. By taking cues from countries like Germany and Sweden, and discussing Arizona's bold school choice initiative, we highlight the importance of safeguarding educational freedoms. Tune in to understand the stakes and engage with "Beneath Sheep's Clothing" as an essential resource for defending our values and freedoms.

Mit Karten, in die Löcher gezwickt wurden, lassen sich Maschinen automatisch steuern: Etwa die Webstühle des französischen Erfinders Joseph-Marie Jacquard. Was die Textilindustrie revolutionierte, inspirierte den Ingenieur Herman Hollerith. Der Sohn Pfälzer Auswanderer legte in den 1880er-Jahren die Grundlagen der modernen Datenverarbeitung. Den Durchbruch erlangten die Tabelliermaschinen samt Lochkarten kurze Zeit später bei der US-Volkszählung 1890. Wir sprechen in der Folge über Webstühle und warum sie sich mit Lochkarten steuern lassen. Außerdem geht es um das Leben von Herman Hollerith, die Anfänge von IBM und warum Lochkarten nach Erfindung von Computern das Mittel der Wahl zur Programmeingabe und Datenspeicherung waren. // Literatur - Geoffrey D. Austrian: Herman Hollerith. Forgotten Giant of Information Processing, 1982. - Lars Heide: Punched-Card Systems and the Early Information Explosion, 2009. // Erwähnte Folgen GAG251: Der Schachtürke – https://gadg.fm/251 GAG338: Eine neue Gesellschaft – Frühsozialist Robert Owen – https://gadg.fm/338 GAG238: Kurze Geschichten ausgestorbener Berufe – https://gadg.fm/238 GAG326: Ausgestorbene und außergewöhnliche Berufe – https://gadg.fm/326 GAG06: Ada und die Pferdewetten – https://gadg.fm/6 GAG89: Seelenkonskription – die Anfänge der modernen Volkszählungen – https://gadg.fm/89 GAG376: Nagelmackers und der Orient-Express – https://gadg.fm/376 GAG383: Bletchley Park – https://gadg.fm/383 //Aus unserer Werbung Du möchtest mehr über unsere Werbepartner erfahren? Hier findest du alle Infos & Rabatte: https://linktr.ee/GeschichtenausderGeschichte //Wir haben auch ein Buch geschrieben: Wer es erwerben will, es ist überall im Handel, aber auch direkt über den Verlag zu erwerben: https://www.piper.de/buecher/geschichten-aus-der-geschichte-isbn-978-3-492-06363-0 Wer Becher, T-Shirts oder Hoodies erwerben will: Die gibt's unter https://geschichte.shop Wer unsere Folgen lieber ohne Werbung anhören will, kann das über eine kleine Unterstützung auf Steady oder ein Abo des GeschichteFM-Plus Kanals auf Apple Podcasts tun. Wir freuen uns, wenn ihr den Podcast bei Apple Podcasts oder wo auch immer dies möglich ist rezensiert oder bewertet. Wir freuen uns auch immer, wenn ihr euren Freundinnen und Freunden, Kolleginnen und Kollegen oder sogar Nachbarinnen und Nachbarn von uns erzählt! Du möchtest Werbung in diesem Podcast schalten? Dann erfahre hier mehr über die Werbemöglichkeiten bei Seven.One Audio: https://www.seven.one/portfolio/sevenone-audio

This 2019 episode covers work of William Maclure, who was tasked by Robert Owen with running the education system in Owens's utopia. Maclure brought many great minds with him, and their boat was nicknamed the Boatload of Knowledge.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The top-secret Dambusters mission was one so crucial that British intelligence hoped it would hasten a triumph over Nazi Germany. But it was also highly dangerous, and required the 133 pilots to fly at high speed and exceptionally low altitudes, all in the dead of night. With only one bomb per plane, they had one shot at changing the course of the war.  So why did Britain feel the time was right to bomb Germany in such an audacious way? How effective was this campaign in bringing the war to a close? And how did the daring raid impact the lives of British people?  This is a Short History Of… The Dambusters. A Noiser production, written by Fiona Ford. With thanks to Dr Robert Owen, the official historian of the No.617 Squadron Association, and lead author of ‘Dam busters: Failed to Return.' Get every episode of Short History Of a week early with Noiser+. You'll also get ad-free listening, bonus material, and early access to shows across the Noiser network. Click the Noiser+ banner to get started. Or, if you're on Spotify or Android, go to noiser.com/subscriptions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices