Best James Wilson Institute Podcasts (2025)

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What is Ideology? A Conversation with Mark Shiffman and James Matthew Wilson 46:04

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This lecture is entitled What is Ideology? A Conversation with Mark Shiffman and James Matthew Wilson.It was presented by James Matthew Wilson of the University of St. Thomas, Houston and Mark Shiffman of Saint Patrick's Seminary & University on May 2, 2024, at the University Club of Chicago.By The Lumen Christi Institute

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Michelangelo's Women: Feminine Genius in the Frescoes of the Sistine Chapel 58:12

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This lecture is entitled Michelangelo's Women: Feminine Genius in the Frescoes of the Sistine Chapel.It was presented by Elizabeth Lev of Duquesne University on November 17, 2021, at the University of Chicago's Social Sciences Building.By The Lumen Christi Institute

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Singing the Sacred: Music and the Holy in Ancient Christianity 45:20

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This lecture is entitled Singing the Sacred: Music and the Holy in Ancient Christianity.It was presented by Susan Ashbrook Harvey of Brown University on May 15, 2022, at the University of Chicago's Rockefeller Chapel.By The Lumen Christi Institute

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Angela Sheffield - AI and Nuclear Command: A New Era 36:03

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Angela Sheffield, the director of digital and AI programs at SAIC, joins Adam to discuss the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into nuclear command and control (NC3) systems. They explore the challenges, opportunities, and the evolving landscape of AI technology in the context of national security. Angela emphasizes the importance of unde…

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313 | Eric Topol on the Changing Face of Medicine and Aging 1:12:03

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Medical science is advancing at an astonishing rate. Today we talk with leading expert Eric Topol about two aspects of this story. First, the use of artificial intelligence in medicine, especially in diagnostics. This is an area that is a perfect match between an important question and the capabilities of machine learning, to the point where AI can…

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Restoring the Classical Legal Tradition in Practice and Education with Julia Mahoney 1:02:12

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For a special episode of the Anchoring Truths Podcast, we bring you a presentation featuring Prof. Julia Mahoney of the University of Virginia School of Law. Prof. Mahoney examines how the Classical Legal Tradition has been making a return in American law. She discusses some recent opinions that provide a hopeful opportunity for its return to legal…

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Conscience And Human Rights In Thomas Aquinas And Some Predecessors 47:56

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This lecture is entitled Conscience And Human Rights In Thomas Aquinas And Some Predecessors. It was presented by Fr. Kevin Flannery, SJ of the Pontifical Gregorian University on October 7, 2021 at the University of Chicago.By The Lumen Christi Institute

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An Unknown Constellation: Hannah Arendt Reads Étienne Gilson and Jacques Maritain 1:02:32

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This lecture is entitled An Unknown Constellation: Hannah Arendt Reads Étienne Gilson and Jacques Maritain.It was presented by Thomas Meyer of Ludwig Maximillian University on February 2, 2024, at the University of Chicago.By The Lumen Christi Institute

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Virtue, Moral Formation, and the University 57:08

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This lecture is entitled Virtue, Moral Formation, and the University.It was presented by Sarah Schnitker of Baylor University, Jonathan Brant of the University of Oxford, and John Boyer of the University of Chicago on October 17, 2024, at the University of Chicago's Swift Hall.By The Lumen Christi Institute

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How Can We Flourish? 57:22

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This lecture is entitled How Can We Flourish?It was presented by Tyler VanderWeele of Harvard University on January 22, 2024, at the University of Chicago's Knapp Center for Biomedical Discovery.By The Lumen Christi Institute

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An Inquiry into the Value of Work: A Discussion of Matt Crawford’s Shop Class as Soulcraft 37:09

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This lecture is entitled An Inquiry into the Value of Work: A Discussion of Matt Crawford’s Shop Class as Soulcraft.It was presented by Matthew Crawford, Kirk Doran of the University of Notre Dame, and Elisa Rubbo of the University of Chicago on October 10, 2024, at the University Club of Chicago.By The Lumen Christi Institute

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The Future of Natural Law 37:12

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This lecture is entitled The Future of Natural Law.It was presented by Fr. Kevin Flannery, S.J. of the Pontifical Gregorian University, John Bowlin of the Princeton Theological Seminary, and Scott Roniger of Loyola Marymount University on October 27, 2022, at the University of Chicago's Swift Hall Common Room.…

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The One Thing Necessary: Monasticism and Philosophy 58:49

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This lecture is entitled The One Thing Necessary: Monasticism and Philosophy.It was presented by Prior Peter Funk, OSB of the Monastery of the Holy Cross, Chicago on October 4, 2023, at the Ruth Lake Country Club.By The Lumen Christi Institute

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Symposium on The Light that Binds: A Study in Thomas Aquinas's Metaphysics of Natural Law 47:35

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This lecture is entitled Symposium on The Light that Binds: A Study in Thomas Aquinas's Metaphysics of Natural Law.It was presented by Fr. Stephen Brock of the Pontifical University of the Holy Cross, Russell Hittinger of the Lumen Christi Institute, Matthew Levering of the University of St. Mary of the Lake, and Candace Vogler of the University of…

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Is Free Will an Illusion? St. Thomas Aquinas and Human Action 56:54

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This lecture is entitled Is Free Will an Illusion? St. Thomas Aquinas and Human Action.It was presented by Fr. Stephen Brock of the Pontifical University of the Holy Cross on April 10, 2024, at the Ruth Lake Country Club.By The Lumen Christi Institute

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Dr. Satoru Nagao - The Quad Alliance: Japan's Counter to China 36:02

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Dr. Satoru Nagao discusses Japan's strategic views on the Indo-Pacific region, particularly in relation to China and the United States. The conversation explores Japan's concerns about China's growing influence, the importance of the Quad alliance, and the potential for Japan to consider nuclear capabilities in response to regional threats. Dr. Nag…

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AMA | May 2025 3:38:06

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Welcome to the May 2025 Ask Me Anything episode of Mindscape! These monthly excursions are funded by Patreon supporters (who are also the ones asking the questions). We take questions asked by Patreons, whittle them down to a more manageable number -- based primarily on whether I have anything interesting to say about them, not whether the question…

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Polarization, Social Cohesion, and the Economy 1:12:13

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This lecture is entitled Polarization, Social Cohesion, and the EconomyIt was delivered by Teresa Sullivan of the University of Virginia, Clemens Sedmak of the University of Notre Dame, James Heckman of the University od Chicago, Michael Hüther of the German Economic Institute, and Joseph Kaboski of the University of Notre Dame on March 27th, 2025 …

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Saint Among the Skyscrapers: The American Afterlife of Mother Frances Xavier Cabrini 43:53

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This lecture is entitled Saint Among the Skyscrapers: The American Afterlife of Mother Frances Xavier Cabrini. It was presented by Kathleen Sprows Cummings of the University of Notre Dame on June 10, 2021, at the University Club of Chicago.By The Lumen Christi Institute

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Gregor Mendel at his Bicentennial: Highlights of his Life and Legacy 47:04

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This lecture is entitled Gregor Mendel at his Bicentennial: Highlights of his Life and Legacy. It was presented by Daniel J. Fairbanks of Utah Valley University on November 16, 2022, at the University of Chicago, Social Sciences Building.By The Lumen Christi Institute

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A Life in Service of the Truth: The Legacy of Fr. Paul Mankowski, SJ 49:26

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This lecture is entitled A Life in Service of the Truth: The Legacy of Fr. Paul Mankowski, SJ. It was presented by Gary A. Anderson of the University of Notre Dame and Fr. Kevin Flannery, SJ of the Pontifical Gregorian University on October 8, 2021 at the University Club of Chicago.By The Lumen Christi Institute

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Walker Percy and the Pursuit of Happiness in Apocalyptic Times 51:58

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This lecture is entitled Walker Percy and the Pursuit of Happiness in Apocalyptic Times. It was presented by Dr. Jennifer Frey of (then) the University of South Carolina on February 23, 2022, at the Ruth Lake Country Club.By The Lumen Christi Institute

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James Petrosky, Ph.D.: Nuclear Power, The Future of Energy Security 34:44

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Jim Petrosky discusses the critical need for resilient energy infrastructure in the face of potential threats like EMP attacks in this episode. He explores the lessons learned from Europe's energy grid modernization, the future of nuclear power, and the challenges of public perception and political will surrounding nuclear energy. The conversation …

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A Philosophy of Work, Leisure, and Catholic Culture 49:28

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This lecture is entitled A Philosophy of Work, Leisure, and Catholic CultureIt was given by Paul Blaschko of the University of Notre Dame on March 20th, 2025 at the Butterfield Country Club .By The Lumen Christi Institute

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312 | Thomas Levenson on the Mutual History of Humans and Germs 1:31:28

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The germ theory of disease is a crowning achievement of science, up there with modern physics, continental drift, and evolution via natural selection. (Even if there will always be cranky skeptics.) But the road to widespread acceptance isn't always an easy one. Why did it take so long between Anton van Leeuwenhoek seeing "animalcules" in a microsc…

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Combatting Wokism & Utopianism with Daniel Mahoney 1:00:02

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Join the Anchoring Truths Podcast for an episode featuring a scholar quite near and dear to us at the James Wilson Institute, Daniel Mahoney. Mahoney is an affiliated scholar with the James Wilson Institute, and with his latest book he applies his gift of prose to perhaps our most pertinent cultural issue, the rise and possible fall of wokism with …

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Rebecca Grant, Ph.D. - Stealth Technology: The Future of Air Power 34:35

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In this episode of NucleCast, host Adam Lowther and guest Rebecca Grant discuss the advancements in stealth technology, focusing on the B-21 Raider and the implications of Chinese military developments. They explore the dynamics of air power between the US and China, the importance of pilot proficiency, and the future of sixth-generation aircraft. …

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311 | Annaka Harris on Whether Consciousness is Fundamental 1:09:58

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Questions about consciousness range from the precise and empirical -- what neurons fire when I have some particular experience -- to the deeply profound -- does consciousness emerge from matter, or does matter emerge from consciousness? While it might be straightforward to think that consciousness arises from the collective behavior of atoms in the…

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James Graham Wilson: The Legacy of Paul Nitze: A Cold Warrior's Journey 34:09

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James Graham Wilson explores the life and legacy of Paul Nitze, a pivotal figure in U.S. national security and Cold War history. This Legacy Series highlights Nitze's early life, his influential roles in shaping U.S. defense policy, and his lasting impact on strategic debates. The dialogue delves into Nitze's contributions during critical moments i…

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AMA | April 2025 3:30:22

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Welcome to the April 2025 Ask Me Anything episode of Mindscape! These monthly excursions are funded by Patreon supporters (who are also the ones asking the questions). We take questions asked by Patreons, whittle them down to a more manageable number -- based primarily on whether I have anything interesting to say about them, not whether the questi…

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Restoring Congress to the Center of Politics & Law: Recap of UMich Fed Soc Student Symposium 35:24

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Join Anchoring Truths Podcast hosts Garrett Snedeker & Daniel Osborne for a discussion of bringing Congress back to the center of our legal and political life. The backdrop for their discussion was their visit to the University of Michigan Law School in March for the annual Federalist Society Student Symposium. This year, the Symposium was titled "…

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The Honorable William Ostendorff - The Future of Warhead Modernization and Strategic Deterrence 34:39

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In this Future Series episode, Kris Osborn and Captain William Ostendorff discuss the critical aspects of nuclear deterrence, focusing on warhead modernization, technological advancements, and the importance of reliability in nuclear weapons. Captain Ostendorff shares insights from his extensive experience in the Navy and his roles in various nucle…

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310 | Marc Kamionkowski on Dark Energy and Cosmic Anomalies 1:26:14

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Cosmologists were, let us be honest, pretty stunned in 1998 when observations revealed that the universe is accelerating. There was an obvious plausible explanation, the cosmological constant proposed by Einstein, which is equivalent to a constant vacuum energy pervading space. But the cosmological constant was known to be enormously smaller than i…

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Lt. Col. Garrett Glover: Navigating the Future of Air Force Strategy 33:26

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In this episode of NucleCast, host Adam speaks with Lieutenant Colonel Gary Glover about the evolving landscape of the Air Force, particularly in relation to nuclear force design and modernization efforts. They discuss the importance of advanced education for military officers, the implications of hypersonic weapons on nuclear command and control, …

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309 | Christof Koch on Consciousness and Integrated Information 1:20:46

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Consciousness is easier to possess than to define. One thing we can do is to look into the brain and see what lights up when conscious awareness is taking place. A complete understanding of this would be known as the "neural correlates of consciousness." Once we have that, we could hopefully make progress on developing a theoretical picture of what…

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Gender, the Body, and Holiness in the Middle Ages 1:24:27

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Gender, the Body, and Holiness in the Middle Ages by The Lumen Christi InstituteBy The Lumen Christi Institute

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Israel & Civilization with Josh Hammer 52:15

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Josh Hammer returns to the Anchoring Truths Podcast for a discussion of his first book Israel The Fate of the Jewish Nation and the Destiny of the West. The book is a powerful, next-generation manifesto declaring that the future prosperity and ultimate fate of Western civilization is dependent upon the security and thriving of the Jewish people and…

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Human Person and Biotechnology: Artificial Intelligence and its Limitations 1:05:07

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Human Person and Biotechnology: Artificial Intelligence and its Limitations by The Lumen Christi InstituteBy The Lumen Christi Institute

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Faith, Belief, and Knowledge 35:00

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Faith, Belief, and Knowledge by The Lumen Christi InstituteBy The Lumen Christi Institute

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Robert Kittinger, Ph.D. - Tritium, Reactors and Nuclear Deterrence 31:10

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In this episode of NUCLECAST, host Adam Lowther engages with Dr. Robert Kittinger to discuss various aspects of nuclear policy, including the importance of tritium production, the role of small modular reactors in military applications, and the interconnectedness of nuclear energy and weapons. They explore the implications of denuclearization and t…

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308 | Alison Gopnik on Children, AI, and Modes of Thinking 1:09:56

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We often study cognition in other species, in part to learn about modes of thinking that are different from our own. Today's guest, psychologist/philosopher Alison Gopnik, argues that we needn't look that far: human children aren't simply undeveloped adults, they have a way of thinking that is importantly distinct from that of grownups. Children ar…

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Securitization and the Hungarian Experience 43:55

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We’re pleased to have as our guest Daniel Whitehead. Daniel was a 2022 James Wilson Fellow. He served in the General Counsel’s Office of Governor Ron DeSantis and has clerked on two federal courts, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit and the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims. He was also a John Marshall Fellow of the Claremont…

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