Podcast Episodes

Thomas Howes Explains Why Postliberalism Failed

Episode 555

In this episode, Dan Hugger speaks with Thomas Howes, editor-in-chief of The Vital Center and lecturer at Princeton University, about his and James P…

4 months, 2 weeks ago

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Caleb Whitmer on Fraud and the Flood of Cataclysmic Money in Minneapolis

Episode 554

In this episode, Dan Hugger speaks with Caleb Whitmer, project manager at the Center for Social Flourishing at the Acton Institute. They discuss Cale…

4 months, 3 weeks ago

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Acton Rundown | May 2026

Episode 553

This month on the Acton Rundown, Dan and Dylan chat about upcoming Acton events and new video content.

The Christian Roots of American Liberty | Pahm…

4 months, 4 weeks ago

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Dylan Pahman and John Pinheiro Are Documenting the Christian Roots of American Liberty

Episode 552

In this episode Dan Hugger speaks with John Pinheiro, director of research at the Acton Institute, and Dylan Pahman, research fellow at the Acton Ins…

5 months ago

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Jeffrey Polet on the Philosophy of Gen. Stanley McChrystal

Episode 551

In this episode Dan Hugger speaks with Jeffrey Polet, professor emeritus of political science at Hope College and director of the Ford Leadership For…

5 months, 1 week ago

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Jason Sorens Builds a Case for Reforming American Housing Policy

Episode 550

In this episode, Dan Hugger speaks with Jason Sorens, senior research fellow at the American Institute of Economic Research. They discuss the America…

5 months, 2 weeks ago

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Molly Worthen Refines the Definition of “Charisma”

Episode 549

In this episode, Dan Churchwell, Acton’s director for programs and education, talks to Molly Worthen about her new book: “Spellbound: How Charisma Sh…

5 months, 3 weeks ago

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Acton Rundown | April 2026

Episode 548

This month on the Acton Rundown Dan & Mark chat about upcoming Acton events and new video content.

At the Frontiers of Scholasticism: Scientific Meth…

5 months, 3 weeks ago

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Daniel Darling Is Defending Christian Patriotism

Episode 545

In this episode Dan Hugger speaks with Daniel Darling, director of the Land Center for Cultural Engagement at Southwestern Baptist Theological Semina…

6 months ago

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Josh Herring Finds the Gender Theory We Need in C.S. Lewis

Episode 546

In this episode, Dan Hugger speaks with Josh Herring, professor of humanities and classical education at Thales College. They discuss Josh’s new book…

6 months, 1 week ago

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