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394 | How the Scottish Enlightenment and Scotch-Irish Built America Jul 22, 2026

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In this episode, Dan discusses the contribution of the Scottish Enlightenment’s scholarship and the Scotch-Irish attitude, which were fundamental parts of the creation of America, and how we can save our country by following their lead.

393 | The Pattern in the Wood - Jesus and Natural Law Jul 20, 2026

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In this episode, Dan breaks down how Jesus of Nazareth is the ultimate example of perfect alignment with natural law, both spiritually and philosophically, by drawing on the writings of John and the Ancient Greeks.

392 | A Tale of Two Speeches Pt 2: The Cathedral Jul 15, 2026

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In Part 2 of A Tale of Two Speeches, Dan discusses the 2nd Inaugural Address of Abraham Lincoln, widely-regarded as one of the best speeches in Western history and a perfect example of the Rhetorical Triangle used appropriately.

391 | A Tale of Two Speeches Pt 1: The Tripod of Broken Legs Jul 13, 2026

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In this episode, Dan uses the rhetorical triangle to dissect Zohran Mamdani's recent speech for America’s 250th Birthday. Using the triangle, he shows how no argument is actually made, opting instead for deceptive persuasion.

390 | How Marxism Persuades Jul 08, 2026

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Dan uses what we’ve learned from the Appeals of Persuasion to break down the lies of Marxism in its originalist, Frankfurt School, and modern critical theory forms.

389 | The Machine of Deception Jul 06, 2026

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In the final installment of the Persuasion series, Dan discusses the Dark Triangle, the Machine of Deception that uses the three pillars of persuasion do deceive. You will learn how to identify this deception and resist it.

388 | The Rhetorical Triangle Jul 01, 2026

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Dan discusses all three rhetorical appeals, Logos, Ethos, and Pathos as a single unit. Please visit the Substack associated with this episode and support my work.

387 | Pathos - Appealing to Emotion Jun 29, 2026

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Dan discusses the final appeal, Pathos, the appeal to emotion. Please visit the associated Substack and the paid Substack that follows on the Dark Side of Pathos.

386 | Ethos - Appealing to Credibility Jun 24, 2026

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Dan discusses the second of the three appeals, Ethos (character), in this five-part series. Please check out the associated substack and tomorrow’s Dark Side companion article for paid subscribers.

https://substack.com/@danhollaway

385 | Logos - Appealing to Reason Jun 22, 2026

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Dan discusses the first of a five-part series of The Three Appeals, Logos, the appeal to the argument itself. Please visit the associated substack and the paid companion substack, The Dark Side of Logos available June 23rd.

https://substack.com/@danhollaway

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