Podcasts about western civilization

Vincent Kane, head of school at Idaho Novus Classical Academy in Boise, Idaho, delivers a lecture on how classical education helps bolster Western Civilization. This lecture was given at the Hoogland Center for Teacher Excellence seminar, “The Art of Teaching: Western Civilization” in April 2025. The Hoogland Center for Teacher Excellence, an outreach of the Hillsdale College K-12 Education Office, offers educators the opportunity to deepen their content knowledge and refine their skills in the classroom.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Story 1: Do Americans take Western values for granted? If support for New York City Mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani is any indicator, then the answer is a clear yes. Will reacts to a recent clip of Mamdani defending the wording of his intention to raise taxes on “richer and whiter neighborhoods,” (yes, that's the exact wording) before explaining how the enormity of Western culture might make it difficult for younger Americans to realize just how good they have it. Story 2: Will is joined by the Founder of XX-XY Athletics, Jennifer Sey to discuss the sharp drop in non-traditional gender identification among students and why this appears to be the case. Will and Jennifer then react to a clip of California Gubernatorial Candidate Betty Yee expressing support for allowing biological males in the female category when the Olympics comes to L.A., as well as Keira Knightley facing backlash over her defense of author J.K. Rowling. Story 3: Politics Editor for The Daily Signal, Bradley Devlin helps Will analyze the growing cottage industry of liberal podcast hosts, like Bill Maher, developing a ‘strange new respect' for President Donald Trump, before sharing his outlook on the 2026 midterm elections as the Supreme Court begins reconsidering Section Two of the Voting Rights Act. Subscribe to ‘Will Cain Country' on YouTube here: ⁠⁠Watch Will Cain Country!⁠⁠Follow ‘Will Cain Country' on X (@willcainshow), Instagram (@willcainshow), TikTok (@willcainshow), and Facebook (@willcainnews) Follow Will on X: ⁠⁠@WillCain   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, we speak with Hamid Dabashi about his new book, After Savagery: Gaza, Genocide, and the Illusion of Western Civilization (Haymarket, 2025), published by Haymarket Books. Written amid the ongoing war in Gaza, the book confronts what Dabashi describes as the moral and philosophical crisis of the modern West. After Savagery challenges long-standing traditions of Western thought, arguing that their universal claims often conceal a history of exclusion and erasure. Dabashi calls for readers to reckon with the intellectual foundations that have shaped contemporary understandings of humanity, violence, and colonialism. At the same time, he finds hope in art, literature, and film — works that, in his view, keep alive the possibility of a shared and liberated imagination. For Dabashi, Palestine becomes both a specific struggle and a universal metaphor for resistance and renewal.Joe WilliamsHistory PhD researcher at the University of Coimbra and translator website- Censorship and Sacralisation of Politics in the Portuguese Press during the Spanish Civil War- "Year X of the National Revolution" — Salazarist Palingenetic Myth in the Diário da Manhã 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

When we react emotionally, we rarely make things better. When we get angry? We always make things worse—for ourselves and others.

Al, Zach, Christian, and John Luke are joined by Dr. Justin Jackson of Hillsdale College, teacher of the Genesis course they've been studying for weeks. The guys debate over who's the current “fat brother” now that Al has lost weight, and wild parenting stories of Robertson teens flipping trucks, stabbing couches, and launching fireworks inside the bath house have them questioning their parenting choices. Dr. Jackson helps the guys trace themes of poetry, politics, and thought-provoking theories throughout Genesis.  In this episode: Genesis 4, verses 6–7; Genesis 18, verses 10–15; Genesis 21, verses 1–7; Matthew 5, verses 23–24; 1 Peter 2, verse 9; Ephesians 6, verse 4 Today's conversation is an overview of The Genesis Story: Reading Biblical Narratives taught by Hillsdale Professor Justin Jackson. Take the course with us at no cost to you! Sign up at http://unashamedforhillsdale.com/ More about The Genesis Story: Genesis is a book of fundamental importance for the Jewish and Christian faiths and has exerted a profound influence on Western Civilization. In addition to being a great religious text, it is also a literary masterpiece.  This free online course explores some of the work's major narrative themes, including the complex relationship between God and man, the consequences of a rupture in that relationship, and the path towards reconciliation. Check out At Home with Phil Robertson, nearly 800 episodes of Phil's unfiltered wisdom, humor, and biblical truth, available for free for the first time! Get it on Apple, Spotify, Amazon, and anywhere you listen to podcasts! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/at-home-with-phil-robertson/id1835224621 Listen to Not Yet Now with Zach Dasher on Apple, Spotify, iHeart, or anywhere you get podcasts. Chapters: 00:00–06:10 Meet Dr. Justin Jackson 06:11–11:34 The Politics & Poetry of Genesis 11:35–17:01 The 4 Types of Relationships in the Bible 17:02–25:47 Evidence That Zach's Kids are Feral 25:48–32:13 Isolation From God Ruins Our Lives 32:14–41:11 How to Become Friends with God — Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What can you do? Get prepared financially by subscribing to https://crisisinvesting.com and with skill development from our new book, The Preparation: https://a.co/d/f8XtkcZ In this episode, Doug and his co-host discuss the recent government shutdown and its implications, with particular focus on how it may benefit President Trump by allowing him to make changes without congressional approval. They express concerns about Trump's increasing authoritarian tendencies and potential impacts on US democracy. The conversation then shifts to the erosion of Western civilization, chaotic immigration policies, and the rise of data centers and technology's role in tracking and controlling people. They also explore the possibility of future geopolitical conflicts, particularly in Europe and the Middle East, and the role of technological advancements like robotics and AI. Additionally, Doug shares his insights on living in Costa Rica and transporting pets during international travel. 00:00 Introduction and Government Shutdown Discussion 00:47 Trump's Power and Government Changes 02:31 Trump's Unpredictable Actions and Future Speculations 05:55 Questions from Members: Immigration and National Identity 07:26 Western Civilization and Political Chaos 15:31 Data Centers and Technological Bubbles 27:10 Robotics and Cloud Processing 28:37 The Rise of Robots and AI 31:39 Global Military Tensions 33:37 Digital IDs and Government Control 35:24 Political Violence and Social Unrest 44:32 Costa Rica as a Safe Haven 47:39 Transporting Pets Internationally 49:26 Concluding Thoughts on Global Issues

FINALLY A TEXTBOOK THAT SHARES THE GOOD, THE BAD, AND THE WONDERFUL OF WESTERN CIVILIZATION I've long said the worst thing to happen to the United States was Howard Zinn's patently Anti-American textbook. Now we've got a completely different sort of textbook called A History of the Western Tradition by highly regarded historians Allen Guelzo and James Hankins. Read this summary:THE GOLDEN THREAD contends that Western civilization has, in our lifetimes, been simultaneously challenged by secular totalitarianisms and yet remarkably successful in laying the foundations for material prosperity around the globe. These contradictions will present to the reader the most significant problems facing Western civilization today. Guelzo and Hankins, above all, wish for their readers to “understand just how fragile our tradition is and how many times in the three-thousand-year-long history of the West the golden thread that ties us to our past and enriches us beyond measure has come close to snapping.”Perfect timing for this sort of pro-Western Civilization revival that is desperately needed before people willingly march themselves towards totalitarianism. Allen Guelzo joins me at 2:30 to discuss it. Find out more about Golden Thread Academics here. Guelzo has written some really incredible books on Lincoln and the Civil War that you can find out more about here.

Mary Grabar, author of Debunking FDR: The Man and the Myths, resident fellow at the Alexander Hamilton Institute for the Study of Western Civilization, and founder of the Dissident Prof Education Project, joins The Steve Gruber Show to discuss a troubling First Amendment issue. She weighs in on the recent controversy in Dearborn, where the mayor refused to apologize after telling a Christian minister he was “not welcome here.” Grabar explains why this kind of government overreach threatens religious freedom and what it means for communities across America.

The Enlightenment, not Christianity, is the key to the West.

Today I will cover recent news and events and open up calls for the opposition to bring their questions. Today I also WILL be taking basic FAQ and catechumen questions. Send Superchats at any time here: https://streamlabs.com/jaydyer/tip Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnt7Iy8GlmdPwy_Tzyx93bA/join PRE-Order New Book Available in Sept here: https://jaysanalysis.com/product/esoteric-hollywood-3-sex-cults-apocalypse-in-films/ Get started with Bitcoin here: https://www.swanbitcoin.com/jaydyer/ The New Philosophy Course is here: https://marketplace.autonomyagora.com/philosophy101 Set up recurring Choq subscription with the discount code JAY44LIFE for 44% off now https://choq.com Subscribe to my site here: https://jaysanalysis.com/membership-account/membership-levels/ Follow me on R0kfin here: https://rokfin.com/jaydyer Music by Amid the Ruins 1453 https://www.youtube.com/@amidtheruinsOVERHAUL #comedy #podcast #entertainmentBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/jay-sanalysis--1423846/support.

Al and Zach kick things off by playfully debating the biggest Robertson “tattletale,” with Jase catching most of the friendly fire. Christian Huff admits he's not a fighter, and John Luke says he might be able to take his younger, much bigger brother, Will. The guys trace Joseph's story, from the colorful coat that annoyed his eleven brothers to the Egypt years. John Luke reflects on Joseph's naïveté throughout his journey, from being sold into slavery as revenge to becoming one of the most powerful men in Egypt. Zach illustrates how a family feud becomes a family rescue and how this line ultimately sets the stage for Jesus, the Lion of Judah. In this episode: Genesis 1, verse 28; Genesis 9, verse 1; Genesis 37–50; Genesis 42; Genesis 45, verses 3–7; Exodus 1, verses 1–7; Revelation 5, verses 1–6 Today's conversation is about lesson 6 of The Genesis Story: Reading Biblical Narratives taught by Hillsdale Professor Justin Jackson. Take the course with us at no cost to you! Sign up at http://unashamedforhillsdale.com/ More about The Genesis Story: Genesis is a book of fundamental importance for the Jewish and Christian faiths and has exerted a profound influence on Western Civilization. In addition to being a great religious text, it is also a literary masterpiece.  This free online course explores some of the work's major narrative themes, including the complex relationship between God and man, the consequences of a rupture in that relationship, and the path towards reconciliation. Check out At Home with Phil Robertson, nearly 800 episodes of Phil's unfiltered wisdom, humor, and biblical truth, available for free for the first time! Get it on Apple, Spotify, Amazon, and anywhere you listen to podcasts! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/at-home-with-phil-robertson/id1835224621 Listen to Not Yet Now with Zach Dasher on Apple, Spotify, iHeart, or anywhere you get podcasts. Chapters: 00:00–12:00 Snitches Get…Sold Into Slavery 12:01–20:38 The Violent Motivation of Joseph's Brothers 20:39–31:54 Joseph Confronts His Family 31:55–42:30 Judah Makes The Right Choice 42:31–52:10 Generations of Family Are Restored — Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this thought-provoking episode of The Andrew Parker Show, Andrew examines whether the foundational values of Western civilization—freedom, liberty, the pursuit of happiness, and the sanctity of life—are under attack. From the legacy of 9/11 and the atrocities of October 7th to rising anti-Semitism, media-driven division, and ideological battles on college campuses, Andrew lays out why defending these principles is more urgent than ever.He explores the role of political parties, the media, and academia in shaping cultural and moral frameworks, and he asks: Are we at risk of losing the values that have defined America and Israel as beacons of democracy and liberty?Listen in for a candid and sobering discussion that challenges us all to reflect on what must be done to preserve Western civilization.Support the showThe Andrew Parker Show - Politics, Israel & The Law. Follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube and X. Subscribe to our email list at www.theandrewparkershow.com Copyright © 2025 The Andrew Parker Show - All Rights Reserved.

 Send Superchats at any time here: https://streamlabs.com/jaydyer/tip Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnt7Iy8GlmdPwy_Tzyx93bA/join PRE-Order New Book Available in Sept here: https://jaysanalysis.com/product/esoteric-hollywood-3-sex-cults-apocalypse-in-films/ Get started with Bitcoin here: https://www.swanbitcoin.com/jaydyer/ The New Philosophy Course is here: https://marketplace.autonomyagora.com/philosophy101 Set up recurring Choq subscription with the discount code JAY44LIFE for 44% off now https://choq.com Subscribe to my site here: https://jaysanalysis.com/membership-account/membership-levels/ Follow me on R0kfin here: https://rokfin.com/jaydyer Music by Amid the Ruins 1453 https://www.youtube.com/@amidtheruinsOVERHAUL Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnt7Iy8GlmdPwy_Tzyx93bA/join Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnt7Iy8GlmdPwy_Tzyx93bA/join #comedy #podcast #entertainmentBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/jay-sanalysis--1423846/support.

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit smokeempodcast.substack.comNancy and Sarah discuss the Charlie Kirk memorial. Was it a Nazi rally? Of course not. Was it a turning point in saving Western Civilization? Hmm, sounds like a high bar. But it was: Huge, culturally important, occasionally annoying, occasionally profound, mixing feel-good megachurch vibes with a saber-rattling political rally. It also included one of the most moving speeches in political memory. Also discussed:* Why does Nancy's shirt says PORHN?* Will Jimmy Kimmel coming back on the air be a dead-cat bounce?* Why is Destiny mad? (Who is Destiny?)* The algorithm wants to keep us mad* “Amazing Grace,” a good jam* Tucker and the “hummus eaters”* What is a Stephen Miller?* “Have a baby!” * Who's gonna get Sarah pregnant?* Are we a Christian nation?* Is Pete Hegseth hot? Nancy and Sarah debate!* Sarah requests fireworks at her funeral* Nancy has never seen Only Fans (which is exactly what someone would say if they were addicted to OnlyFans)* What AA teaches you about spirituality* Actual quote about Teddy Roosevelt (by his daughter Alice): “My father always wanted to be the corpse at every funeral, the bride at every wedding and the baby at every christening”* The usefulness of prayer* “Forgiveness is a muscle you flex”Plus, Nancy is REALLY excited about her hot box, the majestic perfection of Redford's 70s hair, the necessary rightness of Ezra Klein right now, and much more!Isn't it time to jump the paywall, and become a paid subscriber?

jchasedavis.comSupport the show!! - https://www.patreon.com/chasedavisFarmer Bill Provisions - https://farmerbillsprovisions.com/ - code FULLPROOF 20%Legacy Profits Club - https://www.skool.com/legacyprofitsclub/about?ref=1b0c2acb5f0d4781be13ed56801c8fbbGo to ionlayer.com and use code FPT to get $100 off your first kit. Vauban Books - https://www.vaubanbooks.com/Buy Camp of the Saints - https://amzn.to/4nEvr0TSummaryIn this episode, Chase Davis engages with Ethan Rundell and Louie Betty, founders of Vauban Books, to discuss the novel 'Camp of the Saints' by Jean Raspail. They explore the significance of the book, its themes of immigration and cultural identity, the challenges of translating it, and the controversies surrounding its content. The conversation delves into the implications of the novel for contemporary society, particularly in the context of ongoing immigration debates and the preservation of Western civilization.Support the showSign up for the Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/chasedavisFollow Full Proof Theology on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/fullprooftheology/Follow Full Proof Theology on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/fullprooftheology/

Al, Zach, Christian Huff, and John Luke open up with some family confessions about who the true “favorite” Robertson sibling and grandchild really is. That leads to Genesis 25, where Jacob and Esau's clash over birthright and blessing mirrors the dangers of picking favorites and the pain of sibling rivalry. The guys dig into what it means that God shows no favoritism, why Jacob and Esau's story is really about nations more than individuals, and how grace and forgiveness will always win out. In this episode: Genesis 22; Genesis 25, verse 23; Genesis 25, verse 30; Genesis 33, verse 10; Acts 10, verse 34; Romans 9; John 1, verse 51; John 2; Hebrews 4; Isaiah 2 Today's conversation is about lesson 5 of The Genesis Story: Reading Biblical Narratives taught by Hillsdale Professor Justin Jackson. Take the course with us at no cost to you! Sign up at http://unashamedforhillsdale.com/ More about The Genesis Story: Genesis is a book of fundamental importance for the Jewish and Christian faiths and has exerted a profound influence on Western Civilization. In addition to being a great religious text, it is also a literary masterpiece.  This free online course explores some of the work's major narrative themes, including the complex relationship between God and man, the consequences of a rupture in that relationship, and the path towards reconciliation. Check out At Home with Phil Robertson, nearly 800 episodes of Phil's unfiltered wisdom, humor, and biblical truth, available for free for the first time! Get it on Apple, Spotify, Amazon, and anywhere you listen to podcasts! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/at-home-with-phil-robertson/id1835224621 Listen to Not Yet Now with Zach Dasher on Apple, Spotify, iHeart, or anywhere you get podcasts. Chapters: 00:00–11:48 Sibling Rivalries & Favorite Sons 11:49–21:20 Jacob & Esau Represent Two Nations 21:21–32:43 Deceivers Always Get Deceived 32:44–44:00 How to Wrestle With God 44:01–55:28 Why Jesus Came From Judah — Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On September 10th Charlie Kirk was killed in broad daylight on a college campus in Utah by the alleged assassin Tyler Robinson. Another casualty of the woke war on the West. An insidious revolt that many Christians have a hard time wrapping their minds around, which is why this edition of Hank Unplugged is dedicated to summarizing the issue at hand in memorable fashion via the word W–O–K–E.   “W” representing the word Worldview. Students, particularly in the West, are being propagandized by a WOKE WORLDVIEW. Charlie Kirk was committed to dismantling the absurdities of this paradigm in polite and principled public discussion.   “O” will serve to remind us of the word “Oppression.” The woke West seems intractably bent on taking the Marxist oppressor/oppressed maxim to unthinkable extremes. Their objective is to liberate an entire generation from such perceived oppressions as cis-gender normativity, and from the oppression of what is perceived to be arbitrary moral law.   “K” — I use the letter “K” to emblazon upon our collective consciousness that Kids — your kids, my kids, are a primary target of leftist woke revolutionaries. Charlie Kirk recognized this reality and, as such, became the enticing target for an assassin's bullet.   “E” serves to remind you and me of Extremism. Extremism in Education, Environmentalism, and in Entertainment.   The murder of Charlie Kirk is emblematic of the woke worldview war being waged against you, your children, and against the very soul of Western Civilization. Charlie Kirk, may your memory be eternal.  For more information on the WOKE Worldview, please see “The War on Western Civilization: Everything You Need to Know about the Cult of Wokeism“. https://www.equip.org/product/special-issue-of-the-christian-research-journal-titled-the-war-on-western-civilization-everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-cult-of-wokeism/ Listen to Hank's podcast and follow Hank off the grid where he is joined by some of the brightest minds discussing topics you care about. Get equipped to be a cultural change agent.Archived episodes are  on our Website and available at the additional channels listed below.You can help spread the word about Hank Unplugged by giving us a rating and review from the other channels we are listed on.

Charlie Kirk's death ignited a fire within Western civilization, and it is sending a message to the Left: No more. It's been one week since Kirk was shot dead while debating on a college campus, and the Right is reacting more viscerally than we've seen from it in recent memory. Not only that, but we're seeing worldwide support for Kirk, mass demonstrations against illegal immigration in Europe, the fall of France's government, and a grassroots movement saying, “Enough is enough,” here in America. Victor Davis Hanson analyzes the events that pushed the West to its boiling point and where we go from here on today's episode of “Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words.” “What is this moment? We're seeing it in the United States with thousands of people are commemorating the death of Charlie Kirk. There's no tolerance for the usual left-wing, socialist craziness, the abhorrent violent smears of conservatives who've died. And you don't see major bureaucrats, or generals, or Hollywood figures—increasingly, they're not coming out and rejoicing because they feel that they're going to get a big pushback. “ We also are tired of what I call boutique anti-Americanism. We see Ilhan Omar suggesting that our elected government is worse than the dictatorship in Somalia; or we see AOC calling Donald Trump a fascist, as she has in the past; or we see Rashida Tlaib just demonizing and damning the United States, even though her parents fled the Middle East to come here. And we're tired of it. It doesn't mean we're gonna outlaw free speech or try to use the same tactics as the critics of America do. But what we're saying is, we're a unique place. We're better than the alternative. We don't have to be perfect to be good. So, you can say all you want, but we're gonna not just ignore you, we're gonna do our best to make sure your voices have no influence.”

In this episode, Danielle D’Souza Gill discusses Charlie Kirk’s assassination, the recent vigil that took place, and the breakdown of Western Civilization with Josh Hammer. We remember who Charlie was during his life on Earth and talk about the way forward. Danielle also speaks with Trump-endorsed candidate Leigh Wambsganss about her race in the Texas Senate.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How do we recover Western Civilization from its current state? How do we get people to recognize that there is more to our foundations than we realize, and that America is more than just the past century? Allan Bloom's answer: raising the important questions. Join us for this and more, as we discuss how to create a Turning Point in American history.Follow us on X!Give us your opinions here!

Friend and host of the Age of Information podcast - Adam Patrick is back to talk about the philosophies that helped build Western Civilization and where they went WRONG.STOP PAYING YT! Send Tips via Stream Labs: https://streamlabs.com/2bitpodcast1/tipOR Send me PayPal Bucks! https://paypal.me/2BITPODCAST?country.x=AU&locale.x=en_AUFOLLOW AND WATCH ON KICK:https://kick.com/mironchucknowTales of the Shadow Empire: https://mironchucknow.gumroad.com/l/ShadowempireSupport the Show on Patreon: www.patreon.com/2BitPodcastGO BUY SOME COFFEE AT FOX AND SONS! www.foxnsons.comUse Coupon Code NOW to get 15% off all orders over $30 Follow Me:X: https://x.com/MironchuckNOWSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/46drg48IIT4W4lDyRfkHFH?si=sAE_dgo5T_G10UpPnqHb_ASubstack: https://mironchucknow.substack.comContact: Mironchucknow@gmail.comIntro Song: MIDNIGHT IN HARLEMroyalty free Music by Giorgio Di Campo for @FreeSound Music

Even some of Phil's youngest family members are taking up his quest for Truth: 4-year-old Ruth, Zach's daughter, gets a little mixed up about who actually died on the cross, and 7-year-old Pearl, Al's granddaughter, has no problem fact-checking him in front of the whole church. Al, Zach, Christian Huff, and John Luke dive into Genesis 22 and show that Abraham and Isaac's test of faith wasn't a blind leap but a reasoned trust anchored in God's promise. They explore worship as obedient trust—not theatrics. In this episode: Genesis 22; Hebrews 11, verses 17–19; Romans 4; James 2, verses 14–24; Acts 2, verse 38; Romans 6; 1 Corinthians 6; 2 Chronicles 3, verse 1; John 2 Today's conversation is about lesson 4 of The Genesis Story: Reading Biblical Narratives taught by Hillsdale Professor Justin Jackson. Take the course with us at no cost to you! Sign up at http://unashamedforhillsdale.com/ More about The Genesis Story: Genesis is a book of fundamental importance for the Jewish and Christian faiths and has exerted a profound influence on Western Civilization. In addition to being a great religious text, it is also a literary masterpiece.  This free online course explores some of the work's major narrative themes, including the complex relationship between God and man, the consequences of a rupture in that relationship, and the path towards reconciliation. Check out At Home with Phil Robertson, nearly 800 episodes of Phil's unfiltered wisdom, humor, and biblical truth, available for free for the first time! Get it on Apple, Spotify, Amazon, and anywhere you listen to podcasts! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/at-home-with-phil-robertson/id1835224621 Listen to Not Yet Now with Zach Dasher on Apple, Spotify, iHeart, or anywhere you get podcasts. Chapters: 00:00–09:05 Faith In the Eyes of Children 09:06–22:00 The Definition of “Faith” 22:01–30:49 Abraham Trusts God's Promise  30:50–40:32 Isaac's Reaction to Being a Sacrifice 40:33–51:55 Faith & Works: Two Sides of One Coin — Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Europe, the United States, and other like-minded Western countries are facing four “self-inflicted wounds.”   These “Four Horsemen of the Western Civilization Apocalypse” didn't arrive overnight.   At the turn of the 20th century, Western elites thought that they could create “heaven on Earth” by moving away from fossil fuels, allowing open borders, and embracing […]

Part 1The Charlie Kirk shooting.Photography, optics, film and physics.This show is really about A.I., the A.I. is inside of you. Making up data to fill holes in a narrative.The George Floyd narrative.Fishy things about the Charlie Kirk narrative.Maybe the human mind can't distinguish between image and reality.All video is for entertainment purposes only.Did the Ukrainian girl even exist? Fishing things about that incident.Caution is warranted.Possible motivations for all the fakery.Images are very powerful, and, by definition, also fake.Part 2Renaissance fair bands, Canada lives in an alternate universe.The weirdest people in the world and why do Western countries seem to dominate the world?Mass literacy in the Western world.Sumo makes an adopted child cry.Differing moralities across different cultures.LinksWEIRDest People in the World by Joseph HenrichGuns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies by Jared DiamondBecoming a Barbarian by Jack DonovanMore Linkswww.MAPSOC.orgFollow Sumo on TwitterAlternate Current RadioSupport the Show!Subscribe to the Podcast on GumroadSubscribe to the Podcast on PatreonBuy Us a Tibetan Herbal TeaSumo's SubstacksHoly is He Who WrestlesModern Pulp

Europe, the United States, and other like-minded Western countries are facing four “self-inflicted wounds.” These “Four Horsemen of the Western Civilization Apocalypse” didn't arrive overnight. At the turn of the 20th century, Western elites thought that they could create "heaven on Earth” by moving away from fossil fuels, allowing open borders, and embracing diversity, equity, and inclusion. Results? Skyrocketing fuel costs, which have in turn destroyed the “ viability of the middle classes that are now in revolt,” millions of unassimilated Islamic refugees, plummeting fertility rates, and the beginnings of tribalism, argues Victor Davis Hanson on today's edition of “Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words.”

Today's podcast is titled “Culture in America: The Three Biggest Challenges Facing Western Civilization, Part Two.” Recorded in 2007, Dennis McCuistion, former Clinical Professor of Corporate Governance and Executive Director of the Institute for Excellence in Corporate Governance at the University of Texas at Dallas and former CIA official, author, and recipient of the U.S. National Intelligence Distinguished Service Medal, Herb Meyer continue their discussion about the three biggest challenges facing Western civilization. Listen now, and don't forget to subscribe to get updates each week for the Free To Choose Media Podcast.

What does history teach us about being a man? To find the answer, we hear from Michael Walsh, the best selling author of Last Stands: Why Men Fight When All is Lost. This writer’s writer researched over twenty-five hundred years of Western Civilization to find what history tells us about being a man – and the answer will startle today’s male role models right out of their skinny jeans.Support the show: https://redpilledamerica.com/support/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Daly breaks down causes for Western Civilization's spiraling decline; returning to what made America great is the solution. He delves into the just-released documentary FOTF co-produced, “Truth Rising.” Focus on the Family Information: Website: focusonthefamily.com ReFOCUS with Jim Daly podcast: focusonthefamily.com Watch Truth Rising (for free): truthrising.com Upcoming Podcasts: Bishop E.W. Jackson (available 9/23); Clare […] The post Focus On The Family President Jim Daly Stands Firmly On Faith, Family, Freedom, Truth appeared first on Radio Influence.

Daly breaks down causes for Western Civilization's spiraling decline; returning to what made America great is the solution. He delves into the just-released documentary FOTF co-produced, “Truth Rising.” Focus on the Family Information: Website: focusonthefamily.com ReFOCUS with Jim Daly podcast: focusonthefamily.com Watch Truth Rising (for free): truthrising.com Upcoming Podcasts: Bishop E.W. Jackson (available 9/23); Clare […] The post Focus On The Family President Jim Daly Stands Firmly On Faith, Family, Freedom, Truth appeared first on Radio Influence.

Twenty-four years after 9/11, America seems more divided than ever. Where did the "United We Stand" spirit go? In this episode of The P.A.S. Report Podcast, Professor Nick Giordano uncovers the forces driving America's cultural divide, a trend rooted in oikophobia where politicians and educators to media elites exhibit a disdain for their nation and our culture. He reveals the real-world consequences of this destructive trend and explains why embracing a new form of patriotism is the key to preserving our liberty. You'll hear about specific examples of this cultural self-destruction, from college campuses to Congress, and discover why reclaiming our identity is essential for America's survival. Episode Highlights How America's post-9/11 unity turned into today's deep political and cultural divisions. The real-world examples of how leaders and institutions are undermining American values. Why reclaiming patriotism and nationalism is the antidote to cultural self-destruction

Abraham's story shows how God builds a nation through faith, not shortcuts. Al, Zach, John Luke, and Christian continue their study of Genesis, tracing the tension between Sarah's quick fix with Hagar and God's covenant promise, revealing how Abraham's failures paved the way for his legendary faith. The guys connect Babel's downfall, Sarah's ambiguous laughter, and Abraham's silence to the birth of Israel, highlighting why trust in God always outlasts our schemes. In this episode: Genesis 1; Genesis 3; Genesis 4; Genesis 6; Genesis 9; Exodus 6, verse 3; Romans 1, verse 16 Today's conversation is about lesson 3 of The Genesis Story: Reading Biblical Narratives taught by Hillsdale Professor Justin Jackson. Take the course with us at no cost to you! Sign up at http://unashamedforhillsdale.com/ Chapters: 00:00–07:32 A Return to Duck Dynasty Days 07:33–18:32 The Scattering of Nations 18:32–26:47 Sarah's Shortcut & Hagar's Tears 26:48–31:27 Phil & Miss Kay's Early Chaos 31:27–38:56 Abraham Makes a Rookie Mistake 38:57–49:43 The Birth of God's People More about The Genesis Story: Genesis is a book of fundamental importance for the Jewish and Christian faiths and has exerted a profound influence on Western Civilization. In addition to being a great religious text, it is also a literary masterpiece.  This free online course explores some of the work's major narrative themes, including the complex relationship between God and man, the consequences of a rupture in that relationship, and the path towards reconciliation. Check out At Home with Phil Robertson, nearly 800 episodes of Phil's unfiltered wisdom, humor, and biblical truth, available for free for the first time! Get it on Apple, Spotify, Amazon, and anywhere you listen to podcasts! https://open.spotify.com/show/3LY8eJ4ZBZHmsImGoDNK2l Listen to Not Yet Now with Zach Dasher on Apple, Spotify, iHeart, or anywhere you get podcasts. — Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Register free at https://brightu.com to watch the full Holistic Weight & Stress Management stream - Enoch AI Engine and Its Capabilities (0:10) - Challenges with Data Storage and Solutions (2:25) - Global Political and Economic Dynamics (8:58) - Critique of Western Leadership and Policies (23:10) - The Role of Brighton.ai in Empowering Individuals (35:54) - Interview with Dr. Habib and Sean Cohen on Holistic Weight and Stress Management (41:33) - The Importance of Dopamine and Metabolism (41:53) - The Role of Brighton.ai in Providing Decentralized Knowledge (42:10) - The Future of Human Knowledge and Health (1:10:10) - Biological Aging and Functional Medicine (1:16:35) - Introduction to the Holistic Weight and Stress Management Course (1:22:34) - The Role of Dopamine in Weight and Stress Management (1:24:20) - Impact of Excitotoxins and Addictions (1:27:00) - The Role of Inflammation and Toxins in Health (1:32:58) - The Impact of Psychiatric Drugs and Environmental Toxins (1:36:04) - The Importance of Insulin Resistance and Circadian Rhythm (1:46:55) - The Role of Cognition and Brain Health (1:55:15) - Personal Experiences and Practical Tips (2:06:22) - Conclusion and Course Details (2:08:00) For more updates, visit: http://www.brighteon.com/channel/hrreport NaturalNews videos would not be possible without you, as always we remain passionately dedicated to our mission of educating people all over the world on the subject of natural healing remedies and personal liberty (food freedom, medical freedom, the freedom of speech, etc.). Together, we're helping create a better world, with more honest food labeling, reduced chemical contamination, the avoidance of toxic heavy metals and vastly increased scientific transparency. ▶️ Every dollar you spend at the Health Ranger Store goes toward helping us achieve important science and content goals for humanity: https://www.healthrangerstore.com/ ▶️ Sign Up For Our Newsletter: https://www.naturalnews.com/Readerregistration.html ▶️ Brighteon: https://www.brighteon.com/channels/hrreport ▶️ Join Our Social Network: https://brighteon.social/@HealthRanger ▶️ Check In Stock Products at: https://PrepWithMike.com

Colson Center's John Stonestreet joins the Them Before Us podcast to discuss the new documentary Truth Rising. The film explores the rise of Western Civilization, the profound impact it has had on human history, why it's now at risk, and what we can do to preserve it. TBU's Katy Faust is also featured in the film. Truth Rising premieres September 5—don't miss it!------------------John Stonestreet serves as president of the Colson Center. He's a sought-after speaker and author on areas of faith and culture, theology, worldview, education and apologetics. John is the daily voice of Breakpoint, the nationally syndicated commentary on the culture founded by the late Chuck Colson. He has co-authored five books including A Practical Guide to Culture and Restoring All Things. Before coming to the Colson Center in 2010, John served in various leadership capacities with Summit Ministries and was on the biblical studies faculty at Bryan College (TN). John is an ordained deacon in the Anglican Diocese of All Nations (Anglican Church of North America). He and his wife, Sarah, have four children and live in Colorado Springs, CO.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Al and Zach engage in a rich discussion with the younger generation as they launch the first Hillsdale Friday and dive into Genesis 1–3. John Luke can't help blurting out “Ew, dude, that's my sister” when his brother-in-law Christian Huff dives deep into the Genesis account of marriage and nakedness. Together they explore the four key relationships outlined in the creation story, why God said it's not good for man to be alone, and how marriage reflects the Trinity itself. In this episode: Genesis 1; Genesis 2; Genesis 3; Genesis 12; Romans 8, verses 19–23; John 4; Ephesians 1, verse 4; 2 Thessalonians 1, verses 8–10 Today's conversation is about lessons 1-2 of Genesis taught by Hillsdale Professor Justin Jackson. Take the course with us at no cost to you! Sign up at http://unashamedforhillsdale.com/ More about Genesis: Genesis is a book of fundamental importance for the Jewish and Christian faiths and has exerted a profound influence on Western Civilization. In addition to being a great religious text, it is also a literary masterpiece.  This free online course explores some of the work's major narrative themes, including the complex relationship between God and man, the consequences of a rupture in that relationship, and the path towards reconciliation. Join Professor Justin Jackson in this six-lecture course as he analyzes the stories of Adam and Eve, Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and Joseph. “Unashamed” Episode 1154 is sponsored by: http://unashamedforhillsdale.com/ — Sign up now for free, and join us every Friday starting 8/29 for Unashamed Academy Powered by Hillsdale College Listen to Not Yet Now with Zach Dasher on Apple, Spotify, iHeart, or anywhere you get podcasts. —  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We don't need to rescue western civilization from outside forces, we need to rescue ourselves from western civilization. Reading by Tim Foley.

Today's podcast is titled “Culture in America: The Three Biggest Challenges Facing Western Civilization, Part One.” Recorded in 2007, Dennis McCuistion, former Clinical Professor of Corporate Governance and Executive Director of the Institute for Excellence in Corporate Governance at the University of Texas at Dallas and former CIA official, author, and recipient of the U.S. National Intelligence Distinguished Service Medal, Herb Meyer discuss the three biggest challenges facing Western civilization. Listen now, and don't forget to subscribe to get updates each week for the Free To Choose Media Podcast.

Kenneth Calvert, professor of history at Hillsdale College, delivers a lecture on the intellectual roots of western civilization. This lecture was given at the Hoogland Center for Teacher Excellence seminar, “The Art of Teaching: Western Civilization” in April 2025. The Hoogland Center for Teacher Excellence, an outreach of the Hillsdale College K-12 Education Office, offers educators the opportunity to deepen their content knowledge and refine their skills in the classroom.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Does Latin Still Matter? Why Parents Should Care About This “Dead” LanguageLatin is often dismissed as outdated or impractical - especially in an age of Google Translate and global languages like Spanish or Mandarin. So why do classical Christian schools keep it at the center of their curriculum? In this episode, host Davies Owens sits down with Dr. Chad Kim - author, pastor, and long-time Latin teacher - to unpack the surprising relevance of Latin today.Together they explore:Why Latin is more than a “dead language” and remains the bedrock of Western civilizationHow learning Latin strengthens logic, attention, and critical thinkingThe way Latin opens doors to Scripture, church history, and the Great BooksWhy wrestling with Latin builds the discipline and fortitude our distracted culture desperately needsHow Dr. Kim's new curriculum brings joy, depth, and even prayer into Latin study

The culture of the one and only "WR? Podcast" returns to the internet. Welcome to the 2-6-8! This week's open covers some more preseason NFL talk (Steelers, "Hard Knocks", etc.) as we prepare for the upcoming season. Then, we're heading back to the movies. We continue the run of "Fridays At Midnight" with another "Double Feature"! This episode, the guys review "No Holds Barred" and the 1980's Punk Masterpiece Documentary, "The Decline of Western Civilization". The hilarity of "Goofs R' Goofs" closes the episode. Please enjoy responsibly!PRESENTED by CHURCHILL PICTURESTimestamps:00:00:00 - Intro: NFL Preseason (Steelers, Hard Knocks)00:31:17 - Friday's at Midnight: No Holds Barred (1989)00:54:08 - Friday's at Midnight: The Decline of Western Civilization (1981)01:12:30 - Goofs R GoofsThanks for Listening!

On this episode of Crazy Wisdom, host Stewart Alsop speaks with Michael Jagdeo, a headhunter and founder working with Exponent Labs and The Syndicate, about the cycles of money, power, and technology that shape our world. Their conversation touches on financial history through The Ascent of Money by Niall Ferguson and William Bagehot's The Money Market, the rise and fall of financial centers from London to New York and the new Texas Stock Exchange, the consolidation of industries and the theory of oligarchical collectivism, the role of AI as both tool and chaos agent, Bitcoin and “quantitative re-centralization,” the dynamics of exponential organizations, and the balance between collectivism and individualism. Jagdeo also shares recruiting philosophies rooted in stories like “stone soup,” frameworks like Yu-Kai Chou's Octalysis and the User Type Hexad, and book recommendations including Salim Ismail's Exponential Organizations and Arthur Koestler's The Act of Creation. Along the way they explore servant leadership, Price's Law, Linux and open source futures, religion as an operating system, and the cyclical nature of civilizations. You can learn more about Michael Jagdeo or reach out to him directly through Twitter or LinkedIn.Check out this GPT we trained on the conversationTimestamps00:05 Stewart Alsop introduces Michael Jagdeo, who shares his path from headhunting actuaries and IT talent into launching startups with Exponent Labs and The Syndicate.00:10 They connect recruiting to financial history, discussing actuaries, The Ascent of Money, and William Bagehot's The Money Market on the London money market and railways.00:15 The Rothschilds, institutional knowledge, and Corn Laws lead into questions about New York as a financial center and the quiet launch of the Texas Stock Exchange by Citadel and BlackRock.00:20 Capital power, George Soros vs. the Bank of England, chaos, paper clips, and Orwell's oligarchical collectivism frame industry consolidation, syndicates, and stone soup.00:25 They debate imperial conquest, bourgeoisie leisure, the decline of the middle class, AI as chaos agent, digital twins, Sarah Connor, Godzilla, and nuclear metaphors.00:30 Conversation turns to Bitcoin, “quantitative re-centralization,” Jack Bogle, index funds, Robinhood micro bailouts, and AI as both entropy and negative entropy.00:35 Jagdeo discusses Jim Keller, Tenstorrent, RISC-V, Nvidia CUDA, exponential organizations, Price's Law, bureaucracy, and servant leadership with the parable of stone soup.00:40 Recruiting as symbiosis, biophilia, trust, Judas, Wilhelm Reich, AI tools, Octalysis gamification, Jordan vs. triangle offense, and the role of laughter in persuasion emerge.00:45 They explore religion as operating systems, Greek gods, Comte's stages, Nietzsche, Jung, nostalgia, scientism, and Jordan Peterson's revival of tradition.00:50 The episode closes with Linux debates, Ubuntu, Framer laptops, PewDiePie, and Jagdeo's nod to Liminal Snake on epistemic centers and turning curses into blessings.Key InsightsOne of the central insights of the conversation is how financial history repeats through cycles of consolidation and power shifts. Michael Jagdeo draws on William Bagehot's The Money Market to explain how London became the hub of European finance, much like New York later did, and how the Texas Stock Exchange signals a possible southern resurgence of financial influence in America. The pattern of wealth moving with institutional shifts underscores how markets, capital, and politics remain intertwined.Jagdeo and Alsop emphasize that industries naturally oligarchize. Borrowing from Orwell's “oligarchical collectivism,” Jagdeo notes that whether in diamonds, food, or finance, consolidation emerges as economies of scale take over. This breeds syndicates and monopolies, often interpreted as conspiracies but really the predictable outcome of industrial maturation.Another powerful theme is the stone soup model of collaboration. Jagdeo applies this parable to recruiting, showing that no single individual can achieve large goals alone. By framing opportunities as shared ventures where each person adds their own ingredient, leaders can attract top talent while fostering genuine symbiosis.Technology, and particularly AI, is cast as both chaos agent and amplifier of human potential. The conversation likens AI to nuclear power—capable of great destruction or progress. From digital twins to Sarah Connor metaphors, they argue AI represents not just artificial intelligence but artificial knowledge and action, pushing humans to adapt quickly to its disruptive presence.The discussion of Bitcoin and digital currencies reframes decentralization as potentially another trap. Jagdeo provocatively calls Bitcoin “quantitative re-centralization,” suggesting that far from liberating individuals, digital currencies may accelerate neo-feudalism by creating new oligarchies and consolidating financial control in unexpected ways.Exponential organizations and the leverage of small teams emerge as another key point. Citing Price's Law, Jagdeo explains how fewer than a dozen highly capable individuals can now achieve billion-dollar valuations thanks to open source hardware, AI, and network effects. This trend redefines scale, making nimble collectives more powerful than bureaucratic giants.Finally, the episode highlights the cyclical nature of civilizations and belief systems. From Rome vs. Carthage to Greek gods shifting with societal needs, to Nietzsche's “God is dead” and Jung's view of recurring deaths of divinity, Jagdeo argues that religion, ideology, and operating systems reflect underlying incentives. Western nostalgia for past structures, whether political or religious, risks idolatry, while the real path forward may lie in new blends of individualism, collectivism, and adaptive tools like Linux and AI.

Trump Takes Over DC! Deploys Military to Protect Nations Capital. Steven Crowder, Benny Johnson. Dennis Prager- The Future of the West.   StevenCrowder- The Left Is Seething, But He's Right Benny Johnson- Trump Takes Over DC! Deploys Military to Protect Nations Capital, National Guard: ‘OWN The Streets' Dennis Prager's Best Moments | The Future of the West   The Left Is Seething, But He's Right Watch this video at- https://youtu.be/KJ09huumDI8?si=7za0hfMwUjNRWm-u StevenCrowder 5.68M subscribers Aug 11, 2025 Homelessness is definitely a problem. Washington, D.C. has a huge crime problem. It's a good thing President Donald Trump is here to take care of it. DOWNLOAD THE RUMBLE APP TODAY: https://rumble.com/our-apps Join Rumble Premium to watch this show every day! http://louderwithcrowder.com/Premium Bite-Sized Content: https://rumble.com/c/CrowderBits Subscribe to my podcast: https://rss.com/podcasts/louder-with-... FOLLOW ME: Website: https://louderwithcrowder.com/ Twitter:   / scrowder   Instagram:   / louderwithcrowder   Facebook:   / stevencrowderofficial     Trump Takes Over DC! Deploys Military to Protect Nations Capital, National Guard: ‘OWN The Streets' Watch this video at- https://youtu.be/mC0wXwNlbg0?si=WMItWti9ALBPCDQZ Benny Johnson 5.54M subscribers 87,593 views Aug 11, 2025

There is no better argument against socialism and Communism than to speak to someone who has grown up and lived through the oppression. Dr. Ileana Johnson Paugh has spent much of her life educating Americans about the true nature of collectivism. She describes living under Communism in Romania after the USSR imposed it on her people. There is a vivid story about how the dictatorship allowed the churches to remain, but as stooges of the Communist regime. On one occasion, an American charity donated Bibles to the church, when no one could actually have a Bible under the Communist regime. The dictatorship seized the Bibles and turned them into toilet paper. But the technology for making new paper was so poor that, thereafter, citizens kept receiving toilet paper through which the words of the Bible could be seen. I'm going to put that anecdote into our next book about freedom and love in Western Civilization versus freedom and love under dictatorships, kingdoms, and empires.   Dr. Paugh has authored many books whose titles invite them to be read. Here's a sample: Echoes of Communism (her life under Communism), Liberty on Life Support (under Obama), and U.N. Agenda 21. As a proud naturalized American citizen, she does a great job of helping Americans understand the principles that make it indeed exceptional as a Constitutional Republic and not a democracy.   I talk in the beginning about my own recent spiritual growth, if you would like to keep up with that. Ginger and I are feeling even closer in touch with God's Spirit of Freedom and God's Spirit of Love as they have been vested in America, and those spirits seem to be enjoying a renaissance among those we know.    ______   Learn more about Dr. Peter Breggin's work: https://breggin.com/   See more from Dr. Breggin's long history of being a reformer in psychiatry: https://breggin.com/Psychiatry-as-an-Instrument-of-Social-and-Political-Control   Psychiatric Drug Withdrawal, the how-to manual @ https://breggin.com/a-guide-for-prescribers-therapists-patients-and-their-families/   Get a copy of Dr. Breggin's latest book: WHO ARE THE “THEY” - THESE GLOBAL PREDATORS? WHAT ARE THEIR MOTIVES AND THEIR PLANS FOR US? HOW CAN WE DEFEND AGAINST THEM? Covid-19 and the Global Predators: We are the Prey Get a copy: https://www.wearetheprey.com/   “No other book so comprehensively covers the details of COVID-19 criminal conduct as well as its origins in a network of global predators seeking wealth and power at the expense of human freedom and prosperity, under cover of false public health policies.”   ~ Robert F Kennedy, Jr Author of #1 bestseller The Real Anthony Fauci and Founder, Chairman and Chief Legal Counsel for Children's Health Defense.

In this episode, Stewart Alsop speaks with Edouard Machery, Distinguished Professor at the University of Pittsburgh and Director of the Center for Philosophy of Science, about the deep cultural roots of question-asking and curiosity. From ancient Sumerian tablets to the philosophical legacies of Socrates and Descartes, the conversation spans how different civilizations have valued inquiry, the cross-cultural psychology of AI, and what makes humans unique in our drive to ask “why.” For more, explore Edouard's work at www.edouardmachery.com.Check out this GPT we trained on the conversationTimestamps00:00 – 05:00 Origins of question-asking, Sumerian writing, norms in early civilizations, authority and written text05:00 – 10:00 Values in AI across cultures, RLHF, tech culture in the Bay Area vs. broader American values10:00 – 15:00 Cross-cultural AI study: Taiwan vs. USA, privacy and collectivism, urban vs. rural mindset divergence15:00 – 20:00 History of curiosity in the West, from vice to virtue post-15th century, link to awe and skepticism20:00 – 25:00 Magic, alchemy, and experimentation in early science, merging maker and scholarly traditions25:00 – 30:00 Rise of public dissections, philosophy as meta-curiosity, Socratic questioning as foundational30:00 – 35:00 Socrates, Plato, Aristotle—transmission of philosophical curiosity, human uniqueness in questioning35:00 – 40:00 Language, assertion, imagination, play in animals vs. humans, symbolic worlds40:00 – 45:00 Early moderns: Montaigne, Descartes, rejection of Aristotle, rise of foundational science45:00 – 50:00 Confucianism and curiosity, tradition and authority, contrast with India and Buddhist thought50:00 – 55:00 Epistemic virtues project, training curiosity, philosophical education across cultures, spiritual curiosityKey InsightsCuriosity hasn't always been a virtue. In Western history, especially through Christian thought until the 15th century, curiosity was viewed as a vice—something dangerous and prideful—until global exploration and scientific inquiry reframed it as essential to human understanding.Question-asking is culturally embedded. Different societies place varying emphasis on questioning. While Confucian cultures promote curiosity within hierarchical structures, Christian traditions historically linked it with sin—except when directed toward divine matters.Urbanization affects curiosity more than nationality. Machery found that whether someone lives in a city or countryside often shapes their mindset more than their cultural background. Cosmopolitan environments expose individuals to diverse values, prompting greater openness and inquiry.AI ethics reveals cultural alignment. In studying attitudes toward AI in the U.S. and Taiwan, expected contrasts in privacy and collectivism were smaller than anticipated. The urban, global culture in both countries seems to produce surprisingly similar ethical concerns.The scientific method emerged from curiosity. The fusion of the maker tradition (doing) and the scholarly tradition (knowing) in the 13th–14th centuries helped birth experimentation, public dissection, and eventually modern science—all grounded in a spirit of curiosity.Philosophy begins with meta-curiosity. From Socratic questioning to Plato's dialogues and Aristotle's treatises, philosophy has always been about asking questions about questions—making “meta-curiosity” the core of the discipline.Only humans ask why. Machery notes that while animals can make requests, they don't seem to ask questions. Humans alone communicate assertions and engage in symbolic, imaginative, question-driven thought, setting us apart cognitively and culturally.

Returning guest Les Norris (Radiobaghdad) channels his 16-year-old self as he joins Rob to unpack Circle Jerks' 1985 release, 'Wonderful'. Keith Morris and company dialed down the tempos and leaned into the metal for this, their fourth studio album, but at the end of the day their killer riffs and biting - at times goofy - sense of humor won us over.  Songs discussed in this episode: Fortunate Son (CCR cover) - Circle Jerks; Pillz - Radiobaghdad; Sears & Applebee's - Les Norris; Over The Mountain - Ozzy Osbourne; Red Tape (Live from The Decline of Western Civilization, 1980), Wonderful, Firebaugh, Making The Bombs - Circle Jerks; Soul Craft - Bad Brains; Mrs Jones - Circle Jerks; I Wanna Destroy You - Circle Jerks with Debbie Gibson; Void You Out - Off!; Dude, When The Shit Hits The Fan, American Heavy Metal Weekend - Circle Jerks; I Against I - Bad Brains; I, I & I, The Crowd, Killing For Jesus, Karma Stew, 15 Minutes, Rock House, Another Broken Heart For Snake - Circle Jerks; I Go Home - Les Norris

At 750 episodes, the Ricochet Podcast is ready to accept the responsibilities that come with joining the ranks of august institutions and fellow pillars of Western Civilization. To that end, our princely hosts, James, Charles, and Steven, convene with Ellen Fantini of The European Conservative for a digital roundtable on her magazine's unique efforts to restore the rites of the proud cultures on the other side of the Atlantic. Plus, the gents discuss the revisited Russiagate scandal, the Colbert affair, and Hunter Biden's...uh...transfixing effort to revive the family name.  Sound from this week's open: Tulsi Gabbard answers a question at Wednesday's White House press conference, and Stephen Colbert offers another of his "satirical witticisms."Check out Ricochet sponsors:Bank on Yourself: Get a FREE report with all the details at Bank on Yourself.com/ RICOCHETCozy Earth: Upgrade your summer. Go to cozyearth.com/RICOCHET for up to 40% off best-selling temperature-regulating sheets, apparel, and more.

At 750 episodes, the Ricochet Podcast is ready to accept the responsibilities that come with joining the ranks of august institutions and fellow pillars of Western Civilization. To that end, our princely cast, the ever-charming James, Charles, and Steven, convene with Ellen Fantini of The European Conservative for a digital roundtable on her magazine's unique […]

Dave Rubin of "The Rubin Report" talks about "Shark Tank's" Kevin O'Leary explaining to Fox News how Zohran Mamdani could very easily drive New York City into a massive financial collapse faster than people would expect if he is becomes the next mayor of NYC; Speaker Mike Johnson cracking up congres with his response to Democrat Hakeem Jeffries virtue signaling 8 hour speech to delay the passage of the Big Beautiful Bill; CNN's Dana Bash trying to trap Scott Bessent in a gotcha question about medicaid cuts and medicaid work requirements only to have it backfire in her face; protests in Mexico exploding over claims that digital nomads are driving up the cost of living in Mexico; Donald Trump's response to Elon Musk announcing the new America Party political party; Scott Jennings telling CNN's Dana Bash why Elon Musk's America Party could backfire and elect more democrats who want to destroy Western Civilization; and much more. WATCH the MEMBER-EXCLUSIVE segment of the show here: https://rubinreport.locals.com/ Check out the NEW RUBIN REPORT MERCH here: https://daverubin.store/ Help victim's of the Texas Flooding by donating here: https://cftexashillcountry.fcsuite.com/erp/donate/create/fund?funit_id=4201  ---------- Today's Sponsors: Qualia - Qualia Senolytic removes those worn-out senescent cells to allow for the rest of them to thrive in the body. Go to: https://Qualialife.com/RUBIN and use code RUBIN at checkout for an additional 15% off. GoldCo - Protect your money with gold and silver during these unstable times. Learn about their UNLIMITED bonus silver offer on all qualified orders, just for getting started. You'll also get a complimentary 2025 Gold & Silver Kit to help you make a decision. Go to: http://davelikesgold.com/ Rumble Premium - Corporate America is fighting to remove speech, Rumble is fighting to keep it. If you really believe in this fight Rumble is offering $10 off with the promo code RUBIN when you purchase an annual subscription. Go to: https://Rumble.com/premium/RUBIN and use promo code RUBIN

On this episode of "The Federalist Radio Hour," Wilfred McClay, the Victor Davis Hanson Chair in Classical History and Western Civilization at Hillsdale College, joins Federalist Senior Elections Correspondent Matt Kittle to reflect on the roots of the American Revolution and explain how a history of self-governance sparked the Founding Fathers' fight for independence. If you care about combating the corrupt media that continue to inflict devastating damage, please give a gift to help The Federalist do the real journalism America needs.

Don't miss Ben Shapiro's powerful speech at CPAC Hungary 2025, where he lays out why Western civilization is under threat and why we must fight to preserve it. Speaking in Budapest, he emphasizes that we must protect traditional values, national sovereignty, and cultural identity. Click here to join the member-exclusive portion of my show: https://bit.ly/3WDjgHE - - - Facts Don't Care About Your Feelings - - - DailyWire+: This is your last chance for the DailyWire+ Memorial Day Sale! Get 40% off an Annual Membership with code DW40. Don't miss the all-new Ben After Dark—tonight at 7:30 PM ET, only on DailyWire+. Get your Ben Shapiro merch here: https://bit.ly/3TAu2cw - - - Today's Sponsors: PureTalk - Switch to PureTalk and start saving today! Visit https://PureTalk.com/SHAPIRO Stamps.com - Sign up at https://stamps.com promo code SHAPIRO for a special offer that includes a 4-week trial, plus free postage, and a free digital scale. No long-term commitments or contracts. NetSuite - Download the CFO's Guide to AI and Machine Learning for free at https://NetSuite.com/SHAPIRO- - - Socials: Follow on Twitter: https://bit.ly/3cXUn53 Follow on Instagram: https://bit.ly/3QtuibJ Follow on Facebook: https://bit.ly/3TTirqd Subscribe on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3RPyBiB - - - Privacy Policy: https://www.dailywire.com/privacy