The Founding of a Country with Dr. Joel Penning | Ep 11
This episode explores one of the most pivotal transitions in American history: How the Second Continental Congress moved from hoping for reconciliation with King George III to boldly declaring indepen...
14 Maj 33min
Programming Languages: The New Latin? with Jim McCormick | Ep 10
About the Episode:In this episode of Common Knowledge, hosts Brett Harkey and Chris Reynolds sit down with computer science instructor Jim McCormick to explore an unexpected but compelling question: C...
25 Mars 32min
What Makes Us Fully Human with Dr. David Diener | Ep. 9
About the EpisodeIn this episode of Common Knowledge, Dr. David Diener—Hillsdale professor, Plato scholar, and former classical school headmaster—unpacks why classical education still matters in the 2...
10 Mars 34min
Human Flourishing in Exercise with Matt Anderson and Frank Russel | Ep 8
About This EpisodeThis episode explores the classical understanding of physical exercise—from Ancient Greece through later Western thought—and its role in cultivating discipline and human flourishing....
11 Feb 34min
Would You Pass the Turing Test? with Natalie Scarlett | Ep 7
This episode has been updated to clarify that guest Natalie Scarlett’s work with Mango Languages took place in 2021–2022.About the Episode:With daily headlines on AI's effect on culture I've begun to ...
14 Jan 32min
Manhunt for John Wilkes Booth w/ Steven Ronen and Jenny Cardenas | Ep 6
In this episode of Common Knowledge, hosts Brett Harkey and Chris Reynolds sit down with Liberty Common School instructors Steve Ronen and Jenny Cardenas to discuss one of the most gripping pursuits i...
18 Dec 202532min
The Sepoy Rebellion with Jason Mayer | Ep. 4
In this episode of Common Knowledge, hosts Brett Harkey and Chris Reynolds are joined by Liberty Common School instructor Jason Mayer to explore the historical significance of the Sepoy Rebellion. Oft...
30 Okt 202538min
Temptation, Virtue, and the Great Conversation w/ Alysa Balfour | Ep 3
In this episode of Common Knowledge, hosts Brett Harkey and Chris Reynolds welcome Liberty Common School instructor Alysa Balfour for a thought-provoking exploration of two timeless works: The Screwta...
8 Okt 202531min
