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Wilfred McClay on Historical Memory Dec 29, 2021

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Editor R. R. Reno is joined by Wilfred McClay to talk about his article “The Claims of Memory.” They discuss the nature of historical memory, the assault on the past, and the importance of tradition.

When Colonialism Was Good Dec 27, 2021

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On this episode, Bruce Gilley joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, "The Last Imperialist: Sir Alan Burns's Epic Defense of the British Empire."

Huawei and China's Tech Domination Dec 24, 2021

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On this episode Jonathan Pelson joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, "Wireless Wars: China's Dangerous Domination of 5G and How We're Fighting Back."

Stanley Payne on Antifascism—The Editor’s Desk Dec 22, 2021

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Editor R. R. Reno is joined by Stanley Payne to discuss his article from the January print edition, “Antifascists After Fascism.” They discuss the complex history of fascism in the 1930s, the utilization of antifascist rhetoric by the Communist International, and the reappearance of supposedly antifascist groups in our own time.

The Constitution and Religious Schools Dec 20, 2021

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On this episode, Ashley Berner joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss the Maine religious school tuition case.

Life and Faith of Paul Mankowski Dec 16, 2021

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On this episode, George Weigel joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss "Jesuit at Large: Essays and Reviews by Paul Mankowski, S.J."

Mark Bauerlein on the Legacy of Lincoln—The Editor’s Desk Dec 15, 2021

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Mark Bauerlein joins editor R. R. Reno to discuss his article “A Less Perfect Union,” from the January print edition. They discuss the mixed legacy of Lincoln’s actions and rhetoric, the heroism of the Southern military, and the necessity for more realistic embodiments of America, like Davy Crockett and Jack Kerouac.

The Art of Gentlemanliness Dec 13, 2021

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On this episode, S.K. Baskerville joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, " A Gentleman's Guide to Manners, Sex, and Ruling the World."

Warfare of Words Dec 08, 2021

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On this episode, Michael Knowles joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, "Speechless: Controlling Words, Controlling Minds."

Nathan Pinkoski on Éric Zemmour—The Editor’s Desk Dec 08, 2021

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Nathan Pinkoski joins editor R. R. Reno to discuss the recently announced presidential candidacy of French journalist Éric Zemmour, who Pinkoski profiled in the August/September edition.

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