Literature That Lasts with Paige Gowing | Ep 7
About the Episode: The episode explores what makes a book a "classic" and how books shape the moral and idyllic imaginations of young readers. Our guest, Paige Gowing, a librarian at Liberty Common Sc...
27 Jan 202533min
The Republic in Renaissance Italy with Joel Penning | Ep 6
In the late Middle Ages, the city-states of Italy witnessed the rebirth of an ancient form of government: the republic. These Italian republics provide the backdrop for the impressive cultural achiev...
18 Des 202441min
What's More Classical Than Musical Theater? with Becky Pollyea | Ep 5
In this episode, we explore the deep classical roots of musical theater, an art form widely recognized for its collaborative nature. While today’s Broadway musicals might seem like a modern invention,...
2 Des 202435min
Beyond Numbers: Why Math Matters for the Human Soul with Torgun Lovely | Ep 4
In this episode, we dive deep into the world of mathematics as more than just numbers and equations. Our guest, a passionate math instructor, shares his journey of discovering Plato’s Republic and exp...
13 Nov 202432min
Magical Realism with Paulina Deitrick | Ep 3
LCHS Spanish Instructor Paulina Deitrick dives into the fascinating world of magical realism, a captivating genre that has profoundly influenced Latin American literature. She will explore the works ...
30 Okt 202431min
Participatory Remembrance with Jared Dybzinski | Ep 2
Imagination and creativity are popular words (rightly so), but words like remembrance are not so trendy. Jared Dybzinski looks at what C.S. Lewis (specifically his Narnia series) and other authors ha...
16 Okt 202442min
Only An Irritated Oyster with Nancy and Gustav Hoyer | Ep 1
Is great art born of the person or their circumstances? When great art is produced, does it flow primarily out of the genius of the artist or the difficult circumstances of their life? Using Ludwig va...
30 Sep 202431min
