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The New Thinkery is a podcast devoted to political philosophy and its history, along with its many guises in literature, film, and human experience generally. Named after Socrates’ infamous “Thinkery” in Aristophanes’ Clouds, The New Thinkery strikes a balance between the seriousness of academia and the playfulness of casual conversation among friends.
Daniel and Alex are two best friends with strong opinions and comical views of the world. Whether it's the irritating realm of social media, piss-poor drivers, or teenage mall-rats, nothing and no one is safe from the rants that keep these two sane. Think of 99 problems, We See It This Way will bitch about them all.
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The "Nerd Herd Podcast" is hosted by Greg Knieriemen, Sarah Vela, Amy Lewis and Ed Saipetch to banter beyond tech without hurting your brain... well, not intentionally.
Welcome to A Remarkable Thought: A short story podcast to engage your mind and lift your spirit—a production of changeyourmindchangeeverything.org. In a world that runs on 5G, caffeine, obligations, shoulds, shouldn’ts, woulds, and wouldn’ts we’ve created a space where you can relax, laugh and think for yourself. Each week we will bring you a refreshing escape where your mind can wander in a thoughtful story as you visit wonders yet to be considered. At the end of every show, we will leave y ...
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Leo Strauss' Natural Right and History, Chapter 1
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This week, the guys return to Leo Strauss' crucially important book, Natural Right and History. A discussion of the history of the work moves naturally to an analysis of the themes of chapter one, how thoroughly it expands on the concept of historicism before ripping into it, as well as some contextualization of the chapter when compared to other t…
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Chasing Cryptids, Vol. 2, Ep. 3: Something Wicked
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A long night full of terror makes the Chasing Cryptids crew realize that something supernatural is happening in Ashbur... Chasing Cryptids Volume 2 was created and written by Alex Holguin; sound design and editing by Daniel Ramirez; art contribution by Steph Estrada. Chasing Cryptids Volume 2 is a production of We See It This Way Podcast. LINDA ACT…
This week, the guys take another trip down to the silver screen to analyze Jean Renoir's 1937 movie, The Grand Illusion. Hidden underneath the POW escape plot of the movie are deep and serious themes about the role of what was at the time Europe's dying aristocracy, among others. The guys break it all down.…
With the gang back together this week, the guys jump into a short essay on a punchy topic, the problem of freedom, using Jacob Klein's essay by the same name as a starting point. They discuss the framing of freedom, its types, and to what extent freedom itself is a good or bad thing. Plus: an announcement toward the end of the show!…
This week, David is away, which means Alex and Greg are getting right to the point. They discuss chapter seven of The Prince, which focuses primarily on Cesare Borgia and his political career. Machiavelli seems to put ample praise on Borgia while also noting the stumbling block he would succumb to. Plus: a quick analysis of where the famous line, "…
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Interview: Spencer Klavan on Diogenes Laërtius' The Life of Zeno
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This week, the guys are joined by Dr. Spencer Klavan, David's coworker and author of multiple books on philosophy and saving the West. The group take a quick look at stoicism and ancient life before diving into an insightful and funny analysis of The Life of Zeno.By The New Thinkery
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Interview: Dr. Michael P. Zuckert on Lincoln's Views of Discoveries and Inventions
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This week the guys are joined for the fourth time by Dr. Michael P. Zuckert, the Nancy R. Dreux Professor of Political Science, Emeritus at the University of Notre Dame. The group convene early this week in observation of President's Day and discuss some of Lincoln's speeches, other writings, and thoughts surrounding dicoveries and inventions, and …
Happy Valentine's Day from The New Thinkery! On this special episode, the guys each selcted poems that they found particularly worth reading and thinking about on Valentine's Day. From Plato, to Machiavelli, to Shakespeare, and even Christopher Wallace, the guys have you covered with a reading and discussion of a wide swath of poetic content to hel…
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Winston Churchill's Painting as a Pastime
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This week, the guys take a break from philosophy, and instead disucss Churchill's short work on how best to spend leisure time and retaining mental acuity with age, Painting as a Pastime. The guys discuss the merits of painting and why Churchill points to it as a great way to stay sharp. Plus: Alex makes David and Greg play a guessing game.…
This week, the guys are back together again to talk about some meat and potatoes in Western philosophy: Aristotle's Politics 3.4. After some good old-fashioned analysis, the guys draw connections to interesting comparisons, like how it is to be a citizen in North Korea.By The New Thinkery
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Interview: Dr. Eric Adler on Plutarch's Life of Camillus
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This week, Greg and Alex have once again replaced David with Dr. Eric Adler, Professor and Chair of Classics at the Unviersity of Maryland. Together, the group analyze another excerpt of Plutarch's Parallel Lives. This time, the emphasis is on Camillus, a Roman soldier and statesman of the patrician class. The group draw comparisons between Camillu…
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Chasing Cryptids, Vol. 2, Ep. 2: Bound
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While investigating the town of Ashbur, the Chasing Cryptids crew realize that they are not as welcome as they have been led to believe… Chasing Cryptids Volume 2 was created and written by Alex Holguin; sound design and editing by Daniel Ramirez; art contribution by Steph Estrada. Chasing Cryptids Volume 2 is a production of We See It This Way Pod…
This week, the guys put down the philosophy books and pick up a favorite of David's, Eugene O'Neill's tragic play, The Emperor Jones. The guys analyze the play's plot, themes, and important historical context as they discuss their interpretations of the play.By The New Thinkery
Jaleel's heart is breaking and he wants nothing more than to disappear into himself. And, beneath the crashing tidal waves of the sea, D'Quan moves closer to facing his fears, while he considers leaving behind the only life he's ever known. Written, produced and narated by Morgan Givens. Sound Enginner (who's off this week!) is Jayk Cherry. Reachou…
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Interview: Samuel Stoner on Kant's What is Enlightenment?
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Thie week, with David away at IHOP, Greg and Alex welcome Assumption Univeristy's Dr. Samuel J. Stoner to the show. Stoner is an expert on Kantian philosophy and helps the guys break down Kant's essay for the masses, What Is Enlightenment? They analyze the essay's meaning and the connections it has to both the Age of Enlightenment and to other work…
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Interview: Dr. Bernard J. Dobski on Plutarch's Life of Themistocles
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This week, the guys are joined by Dr. Bernard J. Dobski, Professor of Political Science at Assumption University. Together, the group discuss the overarching themes of Plutarch's Life of Themistocles, as well as getting into the history surrounding some key Greek battles and how those events contributed to future developments.…
As The New Thinkery welcomes in the new year, the guys are spending their time chaining David to a wall so he can spend New Year's looking at shadows while an AI script replaces him on the show. In seriousness, the guys take a close look at what is likely the most famous piece of Plato's works, the Allegory of the Cave, what makes it tick, whether …
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Interview: Dr. John Moser on It's a Wonderful Life
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It's Christmastime once again, and the guys are getting into the spirit with a closer look at the history, lessons, and contextualization of It's a Wonderful Life. They are joined by Greg's colleague Dr. John Moser, Chair of the History and Political Science Department at Ashland University.By The New Thinkery
This week, the guys, though sick, sit down to analyze Locke's views on property. They further discuss the extent to which Locke's principles have gone on to influence the world (Greg even makes a bold claim), and the history of Locke's ideas, including some likely influences on his ideas.By The New Thinkery
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Interview: Dr. Waseem El-Rayes on Ibn Khaldun's Muqaddimah
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This week, the guys are joined by Associate Professor of Political Theory and Constitutional Democracy at Michigan State University's James Madison College, Dr. Waseem El-Rayes. The group discuss Ibn Khaldun's sweeping historical work, Muqaddimah. Topics include theocracy, the origins of political power, history, and more!…
Be sure to listen to the Bonus Episode "A Tiny Kernel of Loneliness" before listening to "Rise in the Light of the Moon" Jaleel struggles as the only family he's ever known is torn apart, and D'Quan must face the truth of his father beneath the watchful gaze of The Moon. Get the next episode of the season early, "I Know What Must Come" on Apollo Po…
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Interview: Lorraine Pangle on Aristotle & Natural Right
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David has run away from the crew this week, so Alex and Greg replaced him with Tom Cleveland this time. The group are joined by Dr. Lorraine Pangle, Professor at UT Austin and Co-Director at the Thomas Jefferson Center. Together, they discuss Aristotle's views on natural rights and whether, as the West crumbles under its own weight, Aristotle's ide…
Happy Thanksgiving from the crew at The New Thinkery! This week, the guys delve into one of the more popular sections of Aristotle's writing, Nicomachean Ethics IV.3. While none of the crew here qualify as a great souled man, that won't stop them from analyzing the required characteristics of one, as well as providing some real world examples of gr…
This week, the guys convene to discuss the first dozen chapters In the second volume of Democracy in America. The guys analyze Alexis de Tocqueville's intended audience, possible intentions, and the extent to which his writing proved true. Plus: a brief comparison of the US before and after the events of WWII.…
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Interview: Dr. Gary Schmitt on High Noon
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This week the guys are joined by Dr. Gary J. Schmitt, a senior fellow in the Social, Cultural, and Constitutional Studies program at AEI. Together, the group discuss the 1952 film High Noon. They analyze the film and its cinematography as a springboard to elaborate on its many themes and how it fits in with other films of its genre. Plus: what did …
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Chasing Cryptids, Vol. 2, Ep. 1: Torn Apart
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In 1995, the cast and crew of the documentary Chasing Cryptids have been separated for a while. When something strange happens in Ashbur, Massachusetts, the group finds themselves together again. Chasing Cryptids Volume 2 was created and written by Alex Holguin; sound design and editing by Daniel Ramirez; art contribution by Steph Estrada. Chasing …
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Interview: Charles Butterworth on Al-Razi's Book of the Philosophic Life
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This week, Alex and Greg are joined once again by none other than Dr. Charles Butterworth, Emeritus Professor of Government and Politics at the University of Maryland, College Park. The trio discuss Al-Razi's Book of the Philosophic Life, how it relates to Greek philosophers, and what important lessons we should take away from reading Al-Razi.…
From all of here at The New Thinekry, we wish you a Happy Halloween! To celebrate, Alex has prepared a special treat: a dramatic reading of Edgar Allen Poe's classic poem, "The Raven" from memory.By The New Thinkery
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Edgar Allen Poe's Most Famous Works
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This week the guys visit one of America's greatest poets: Edgar Allen Poe. With Halloween right around the corner, what better time to dig into some of Poe's greatest hits, from The Tell-Tale Heart to The Cask of Amontillado. Plus: a reading of The Raven by Alex, from memory.By The New Thinkery
This week, the guys are on their own as they tackle one of Rousseau's shorter discourses focusing on the most essential characteristic for a hero to have. Plus: Rousseau was a bit of an oddball. Alex and David recount a couple of stories to illustrate the point.
In this episode, the guys discuss thrift shops and thrift shopping, haircut trends from the 2010s, Daniel's eBay purchase, a job update on Alex's end, a new Dungeons & Dragons opportunity for Daniel, and Dreamy Sweets Bakery's first events. All episodes can be found on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Play Store, and iHeartRadio. Bonus con…
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Interview: Professor Devin Stauffer on Hobbes' View of Human Nature
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This week, the guys are joined by Devin Stauffer, Professor and Associate Chair at UT Austin. The group take a look at several of Hobbes' most pivotal works to get at Hobbes' true arguments about human nature, with Professor Stauffer leading the analysis.By The New Thinkery
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Strauss' Natural Right and History, Part 1
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This week, the guys are back to the three man band format. They discuss the opening of Strauss' most read work and highlight patterns of thought that continue throughout Natural Right and History.By The New Thinkery
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Interview: Tom Cleveland on Aristotle and Prophecy
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n this edition of The New Thinkery, Alex and Greg are joined for a second time by Dr. Thomas Cleveland, Academics Program Officer for the Jack Miller Center. The group take a look at a very short text that could be read in an hour, but to understand thoroughly could take years.By The New Thinkery
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Interview: BJ Dobski on Thucydides' Archaeology
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This week, the guys are joined by Assumption University's own BJ Dobski. The group discuss Thucydides as a source of ancient history, the extent to which he is reliable, and the archaeology surrounding him personally.
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Interview: Fereshteh Priou on Proust, In Search of Lost Time, Vol. 1: Swann's Way
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In this episode of The New Thinkery, David and Alex have temporarily replaced Greg with Alex's mother, Fereshteh, who is an expert on Marcel Proust's mammoth 4,000+ page text, In Search of Lost Time. In the episode, the group discuss the first volume of the text, Swann's Way, analyzing the circuitous structure and style of writing utilized, as well…
Deep in the depths of the sea, the Ocean wanders. Until he's drawn towards an unknown light, and the future of the entire world changes. Forever. This Episode is part of the Apollo Pods Creator Showcase. The showcase features 15 indie fantastic fiction creators, and it's all brought to you by Apollo Pods. Apollo is a one stop app for any and all au…
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Interview: Damian Jungerman on the Value of Great Books
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This week, the guys are joined by Damian Jungerman, a former US serviceman turned intellectual with a seriously impressive résumé. Jungerman details how great books saved him and how those great books continue to be a source of immense value, as well as sharing candid stories from the battlefield.By The New Thinkery
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Herbert Storing's Liberal Education and the Common Man
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As school kicks into gear as summer is winding down, the guys take the opportunity to talk about the extent to which the common man can be benefitted or harmed by liberal education, using Herbert Storing's famous essay as a starting point.By The New Thinkery
In this episode, Daniel has a very nice dinner and Alex has a streak of luck, but I don't want to get into that. All episodes can be found on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Play Store, and iHeartRadio. Bonus content can be found at www.weseeitthisway.com. We See It This Way can be found on Twitter and Instagram @WeSeeItThisWay, on Facebo…
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Interview: Jerry Weinberger on Ben Franklin's Autobiography
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In this week's installment of The New Thinkery, the guys are joined by Michigan State's distinguished professor emeritus Jerry Weinberger. The group discuss Benjamin Franklin's autobiography, its importance, and whether and to what extent Fraknlin is an esoteric writer.By The New Thinkery
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Plato's Republic Book IV Through 429b
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This week, the guys return to the meat and potatoes of philosophy: Plato and Socrates. They discuss the first half of Plato's Republic Book IV, the logic of continuing an empire in decay, and the Machiavellian nature of some of Socrates' advice. Plus: don't miss Greg's hot take on country music.By The New Thinkery
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Interview: Professor Adam Carrington on Fort Apache
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This week, the guys analyze the film classic Ford Apache. They're joined by Hillsdale College's Professor Adam Carrington, who has written about the film. The group talk about the portrayal of Native Americans, the hubirs of an aristocratic mindset, and more!By The New Thinkery
This week, the guys return to Strauss to look at a pair of his lesser known, but still important essays touching on historicism, science, and the trajectory of the West. The two provide an excellent primer to The City and Man for those who are interested in reading Strauss.By The New Thinkery
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176: Hit Mix Dive: Under the Covers
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In this episode, the guys discuss the making of Under the Covers with Ja'Crispy Crisp and Danny D, as well as a few small life updates. All episodes can be found on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Play Store, and iHeartRadio. Bonus content can be found at www.weseeitthisway.com. We See It This Way can be found on Twitter and Instagram @We…
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Interview: Eric Adler on Plutarch's Life of Romulus
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This week, the guys are joined by Eric Adler, Professor and Chair of Classics at the University of Maryland. Together, the group discuss Plutarch's Life of Romulus and the history of Roman historians more generally as they compare to Greek historians.By The New Thinkery
After last week's discussion of Hiero, the guys are back this week with fare that is lighter in some ways, and heavy in others: Clint Eastwood's Million Dollar Baby. From light analysis of the boxing movie trope to the weighty topic of euthanasia, the guys cover it all. Plus: Greg was actually in a real fight once. You'll never guess where.…
