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
A Conversation on Gary D. Schmidt w/ Paige Gowing and Lander Hultin | E2
In this episode, librarian Paige Gowing and English instructor Lander Hultin join to explore the work of celebrated author Gary D. Schmidt. Best known for his deeply moving young-adult novels, Schmidt...
17 Sep 202536min
Lessons from a Honey Bee with Meghan Duran | E1
Bees don’t just make honey—they model a universe of order, purpose, and cooperation that has captivated thinkers from Aristotle to modern naturalists. In this episode, we’re joined by third-grade inst...
27 Aug 202534min
The Works of Kate DiCamillo with Jenna Allen and Steve Ronen | Ep 12
In this episode, we explore the work of contemporary author Kate DiCamillo. Known for beloved novels like Because of Winn-Dixie, The Tale of Despereaux, and Flora & Ulysses, DiCamillo’s writing captur...
21 Maj 202536min
Aesthetic Theory with Meg Salazar and Rex Seiple | Ep 11
About the EpisodeArt can seem elusive, and so many of us feel unequipped to pass judgment on an artwork. One of the most powerful tools in artistic analysis is aesthetic theory. The practice of using ...
7 Maj 202543min
Latin Lives On with Jake Bryan | Ep 10
Although Latin is often called a "dead language," its influence is very much alive in modern culture. From film and literature to science and law, Latin continues to shape the way we communicate and t...
27 Mars 202531min
America's Original Artform with Dave Lunn | Ep 9
This episode explores the origins and influence of jazz as America’s truly original art form. Guest Dave Lunn, a saxophonist and music educator, joins hosts Brett Harkey and Chris Reynolds to discuss ...
5 Mars 202535min
Jewelry Exchange in 16th Century Politics with Cassie Auble | Ep 8
This episode delves into the fascinating role of jewelry in sixteenth-century Anglo-Scottish diplomacy. Our guest, Cassie Auble, explores how Mary, Queen of Scots, and Elizabeth I used jewelry as tool...
12 Feb 202535min
