Episodios

  • Support Liberalism and Secularism for the 21st Century

    Support Liberalism and Secularism for the 21st Century
    Jun 9 2024
    Blair is sharing information about conferences on liberalism and secularism, books by catholic conservatives, and spot-on joke regarding the upcoming presidential election in the United States America. Martin is talking about the European elections, and is mentioning a podcast discussing deepfakes, distrust, and democracy. You will get informed about our download statistics and listener behavior. The call-to-action is a guide on how to support our work with the podcast.Call-to-Action: After you have listened to this episode, add your $0.02 (two cents) to the conversation, by joining (for free) The Secular Foxhole Town Hall. Feel free to introduce yourself to the other members, discuss the different episodes, give us constructive feedback, or check out the virtual room, Speakers' Corner, and step up on the digital soapbox. Welcome to our new place in cyberspace!Show notes with links to articles, blog posts, products and services:Value 4 ValueAmy Peikoff's News SandwichNotes from the Middleground by Damon Linker"Middle of the road"Mark LillaThe Tower and the Sewer - The New York Review of Books (PDF)Liberalism for the 21st Century: A Conference by the Institute for the Study of Modern AuthoritarianismRobert TracinskiThe Greg Gutfeld ShowBible BeltLittle Rock, ArkansasSecular Student Alliance 2024 National Conference#55 The AI election year - deepfakes, distrust & democracy - Säkerhetsrådet podcastEuropean ElectionsRiksdag (Parliament of Sweden)Citizens' Coalition (Medborgerlig Samling)“A republic if you can keep it” - Library of Congress blogPodcast Analytics with Captivate - Overview
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    17 m
  • A Conversation with Brian P. Simpson on Why Markets Don't Fail

    A Conversation with Brian P. Simpson on Why Markets Don't Fail
    May 17 2024
    We welcome back Brian Simpson to talk about his 2005 book, Markets Don't Fail. Tune in for a lively discussion covering several topics found in most/all economic textbooks, and why those books are misleading, at best, and outright false, at worst. In essence, we prove that, Markets Don't Fail.Call-to-Action: After you have listened to this episode, add your $0.02 (two cents) to the conversation, by joining (for free) The Secular Foxhole Town Hall. Feel free to introduce yourself to the other members, discuss the different episodes, give us constructive feedback, or check out the virtual room, Speakers' Corner, and step up on the digital soapbox. Welcome to our new place in cyberspace!Show notes with links to articles, blog posts, products and services:A Declaration and Constitution for a Free Society - The Secular Foxhole podcast, episode 51Dr. Brian Simpson - National UniversityMarkets Don't Fail!Markets Don't Fail by Brian P. Simpson - Rowman & LittlefieldBrian Simpson's blog post, Presentation on International Trade and ImmigrationLebanese Institute for Market StudiesJavier MileiThe Markets for LemonsDivision of laborNeeded in the Context of the Renewed Popularity of Keynes’s Ideas: An Analysis of his ErrorsLéon WalrasWilliam Stanley JevonsCarl MengerEarly Austrian Economics (Great Economic Thinkers)Ludwig von MisesFriedrich HayekJean-Baptiste SaySay's LawFrédéric...
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    1 h y 10 m
  • Interview with Marsha Enright

    Interview with Marsha Enright
    May 1 2024
    Today we chat with Marsha Enright, President and Program Director of Reliance College. Of the many topics we cover:The significance of the name Reliance.What is their core program of subjects.The Unknown beauty of the city of Chicago.Her essay on What Vision Do Young People Need.Her time spent with Ayn Rand.Check out this delightful episode!Call-to-Action: After you have listened to this episode, add your $0.02 (two cents) to the conversation, by joining (for free) The Secular Foxhole Town Hall. Feel free to introduce yourself to the other members, discuss the different episodes, give us constructive feedback, or check out the virtual room, Speakers' Corner, and step up on the digital soapbox. Welcome to our new place in cyberspace!Show notes with links to articles, blog posts, products and services:What Vision Do Young People Need? by Marsha Familaro EnrightJonathan HaidtThe Coddling of the American Mind: How Good Intentions and Bad Ideas Are Setting Up a Generation for FailureThe Anxious Generation How the Great Rewiring of Childhood is Causing an Epidemic of Mental IllnessCouncil Oak Montessori SchoolCollege founded on Great Books and Montessori methods slated to openLiberal Arts educationHow Do I Use The Great Connections Seminar In My Life?Reason & Power Summer Seminar: Chicago, July 22-29, 2023Montessori Goes to College: A Vision for Self-RelianceChicago Park DistrictDaniel BurnhamFrank Lloyd WrightLouis SullivanChicago LoopNolan chartThe FountainheadLeonard PeikoffNathan...
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    36 m
  • News Sandwich, Bitcoin, Gold, Silver, Satoshis, Podcast Stats, and True Fans

    News Sandwich, Bitcoin, Gold, Silver, Satoshis, Podcast Stats, and True Fans
    Mar 30 2024
    Martin and I discuss our latest News Sandwich with different topics, e.g., anti-trust and Apple, climate pressure groups and financial investors, and car issues in Maine. Martin goes through our show statistics, and gives a shout-out to our true fans and a call-to action regarding Sam Sethi's service, TrueFans.fm. Is there really a choice between Bitcoin, Gold and Silver? We prefer all 3. Plus, a short review of the movie: Dune 2.Call-to-Action: After you have listened to this episode, add your $0.02 (two cents) to the conversation, by joining (for free) The Secular Foxhole Town Hall. Feel free to introduce yourself to the other members, discuss the different episodes, give us constructive feedback, or check out the virtual room, Speakers' Corner, and step up on the digital soapbox. Welcome to our new place in cyberspace!Show notes with links to articles, blog posts, products and services:Amy Peikoff's News SandwichChris Brogan"First Sign of Spring" - Bizarro Comics / Comics KingdomAtlassianJPMorgan, State Street quit climate group, BlackRock steps back - ReutersAndrew Bernstein: The Truth About Climate Change - episode 71 of The Secular Foxhole podcastGreta Thunberg doubles down on anti-Israel stance, accuses it of ‘genocide’ in Gaza - The Times of IsraelClimate Activism Has a Cult Problem - Human ProgressEurovision sign in Swedish host city of Malmo vandalized with anti-Israel graffiti - The Times of IsraelThe Justice Department Is the Worm in America’s Apple - Committee to Unleash ProsperityAtlas ShruggedHarry Binswanger"Get the hell out of my way" - John GaltUnderstanding Bitcoin in 2024 - Epi-3464 - Jack Spirko, The Survival Podcast
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    42 m
  • Collectivism Is Bad for Your Health

    Collectivism Is Bad for Your Health
    Feb 26 2024
    This episode has us talking with returning guest, Aaron Smith of the Ayn Rand Institute. Today's topic is Stoicism's "Worst Idea." Join us for a lively discussion.Call-to-Action: After you have listened to this episode, add your $0.02 (two cents) to the conversation, by joining (for free) The Secular Foxhole Town Hall. Feel free to introduce yourself to the other members, discuss the different episodes, give us constructive feedback, or check out the virtual room, Speakers' Corner, and step up on the digital soapbox. Welcome to our new place in cyberspace!Show notes with links to articles, blog posts, products and services:One of Stoicism’s Worst IdeasInterview with Aaron Smith (episode 8, The Secular Foxhole podcast)Stoic Wisdom: Ancient Lessons for Modern Resilience by Nancy ShermanRyan HolidayEpictetusArrianOikeiôsisMarcus AureliusPsychological egoismThe Virtue of SelfishnessAtlas ShruggedNewsletters by Ayn RandDonald RobertsonThe “Conflicts” of Men’s InterestsBoostagramStreaming SatoshisTrueFans.fmThe Secular Foxhole on TrueFansDonald J. Robertson on Twitter (X)"You didn't build that"This is Ayn Rand Speaking
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    52 m
  • The Number 119

    The Number 119
    Jan 30 2024

    Ayn Rand would have been 119 years old on Feb 2, 2024. Today we have Philosopher Andrew Bernstein with us to discuss her novels and philosophy. We talk about the significance of The Fountainhead and Atlas Shrugged, along with his own impact on her ideas with the works he has authored. We look into the future of an 'Objectivist' society, too. All around, a lively talk.

    Call-to-Action: After you have listened to this episode, add your $0.02 (two cents) to the conversation, by joining (for free) The Secular Foxhole Town Hall. Feel free to introduce yourself to the other members, discuss the different episodes, give us constructive feedback, or check out the virtual room, Speakers' Corner, and step up on the digital soapbox. Welcome to our new place in cyberspace!

    Show notes with links to articles, blog posts, products and services:

    • Andrew Bernstein's website
    • Book of the Month Club and Atlas Shrugged
    • Ayn Rand at the Ford Hall Forum
    • The Fountainhead on CliffNotes
    • Atlas Shrugged on CliffNotes
    • Anthem on CliffNotes
    • Objectivism in One Lesson
    • The Capitalist Manifesto
    • The Capitalist Manifesto The Historic, Economic and Philosophic Case for Laissez-Faire, published. by University Press of America / Rowman & Littlefield
    • Ayn Rand for Beginners
    • Capitalist Magazine: Javier Milei Speech at World Economic Forum’s Annual Meeting in Davos
    • The Ultimate Resource by Julian Simon
    • The Hero Show podcast
    • Abraham Lincoln: Conceived in Liberty | The Hero Show, Ep 71
    • Lebanese Institute for Market Studies
    • Persian language
    • Great Islamic Thinkers Versus Islam
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    1 h y 1 m
  • Postmodernism part 2

    Postmodernism part 2
    Jan 15 2024
    We wrap up our discussion with Professor Hicks concerning his book. Truthfully, we could do about five more hours covering this plague upon Mankind. Alas, we will see if we can do that in the future. Happy New Year!Call-to-Action: After you have listened to this episode, add your $0.02 (two cents) to the conversation, by joining (for free) The Secular Foxhole Town Hall. Feel free to introduce yourself to the other members, discuss the different episodes, give us constructive feedback, or check out the virtual room, Speakers' Corner, and step up on the digital soapbox. Welcome to our new place in cyberspace!Show notes with links to articles, blog posts, products and services:POSTMODERNISM EXPLAINED, WITH STEPHEN HICKS (episode 57)The Center for Ethics and Entrepreneurship's YouTube channel. Stephen Hicks, Ph.D. - Rockford UniversityEpisode 79 (53 minutes) was recorded at 2130 Central European Time, on December 7, 2023, with Ringr app. Martin did the editing and post-production with the podcast maker, Alitu. The transcript is generated by Alitu.Easy listen to The Secular Foxhole podcast in your podcast (podcatcher) app of choice, e.g., Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, Gaana, Listen Notes, or one of the new podcast apps, on Podcast Index, supporting the Podcasting 2.0 initiative, and Value for Value by streaming Satoshis (Bitcoin...
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    54 m
  • Andrew Bernstein on Racism

    Andrew Bernstein on Racism
    Dec 18 2023
    Today we offer you a wide-ranging discussion on racism with Professor Bernstein, that includes both his fiction novel, Reckoning, and his non-fiction work, entitled - American Racism: Its Decline, Its Baleful Resurgence, and Our Looming Race War. Tune in for a sobering talk.Call-to-Action: After you have listened to this episode, add your $0.02 (two cents) to the conversation, by joining (for free) The Secular Foxhole Town Hall. Feel free to introduce yourself to the other members, discuss the different episodes, give us constructive feedback, or check out the virtual room, Speakers' Corner, and step up on the digital soapbox. Welcome to our new place in cyberspace!Show notes with links to articles, blog posts, products and services:Andrew Bernstein's websiteAndrew Bernstein on Twitter (X): @andyswoopHeart of a Pagan. The Story of Swoop.Reckoning: Race War Comes to AmericaAmerican Racism: Its Decline, Its Baleful Resurgence, and Our Looming Race WarKu Klux KlanTulsa Race MassacreRobert ByrdDylann RoofPittsburgh Synagogue ShootingNational Socialist MovementAryan BrotherhoodRichard B. SpencerBlack Lies Matter: Why Lies Matter to the Race Grievance IndustryThe End of Welfare: Fighting Poverty in the Civil SocietyLife at the Bottom The Worldview That Makes the UnderclassThe Saad Truth with Dr. Saad podcast"Abolish the White Race"
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    44 m