End of Western Civilization got you down? All is tickety-boo on The Andrew Klavan Show as Andrew laughs his way through Armageddon with political satire, cultural commentary, interviews and relentless mockery of racial pieties, sexual perversities, and feminist absurdities. Fridays at 2pm ET | 11am PT.
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The classical education you never knew you were missing. Join scholar and writer Spencer Klavan on a tour through the great works of the West. In a world gone mad, we're not alone: the great men and women who went before us have wisdom to guide us. With their help, we can recover truth, beauty, and the stuff that matters.
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Associate editor Spencer Klavan phones up authors whose CRB essays have prompted deeper reflection and discussion. Over a drink, he'll chat with the leading minds on the Right about what's going on in politics and literary culture. claremontinstitute.substack.com
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The American Mind’s Tell Me What You Really Think is a weekly interview series featuring the host, Spencer Klavan, and The American Mind’s publisher and editors aimed at dissecting the issues facing us in America today and finding out what the cast really thinks.
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Associate Editor Spencer Klavan reads his latest piece in the CRB, “A Complete Unknown,” on Horace. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit claremontinstitute.substack.comBy The Claremont Institute
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The Man Who Played Woke Jesus and Satan | Jarret LeMaster
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Jarret LeMaster, producer & actor at The Babylon Bee who's played Woke Jesus as well as Satan, joins me for a hilarious discussion about the power of comedy in an age of virtue signaling. - - - Today’s Sponsor: Beam - Try Beam's best-selling Dream Powder and get up to 40% off for a limited time when you go to https://shopbeam.com/KLAVAN and use cod…
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Ep. 1248 - What Next? The Only Right Answer
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Anger rises in the wake of the Kirk assassination, but revenge is a dish best served cold. Click here to join the member-exclusive portion of my show: https://bit.ly/3UKm1Ez Ep.1248 - - - DailyWire+: Join millions of people who still believe in truth, courage, and common sense at https://DailyWirePlus.com Order Lions and Scavengers: The True Story …
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7 Virtues That Will Make Your Life Better
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As our country moves into potentially unstable times, it is incumbent upon all of us to pursue virtues, which will better ourselves and our country. Here are seven you should practice everyday. - - - Today’s Sponsor: ExpressVPN - Go to https://expressvpn.com/andrewklavanshow and find out how you can get 4 months of ExpressVPN free! - - - Privacy Po…
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The Catholic Priest Who Gave His Life At Auschwitz | Cecilia Stevenson
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Cecilia Stevenson, producer of Triumph Of The Heart, joins me for a riveting discussion about the historical figure who inspired the movie: Maximilian Kolbe–a Polish priest who sacrificed himself at Auschwitz to save another man's life. During our conversation, we discussed the process of producing, funding, and green-lighting the film. - - - Today…
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...And also, pizza. Kind of. This might be one of the coolest parts of Virgil ever, and even though I’ve been reading the Aeneid since high school, I feel like I only just figured it out. One of the most famous lines of the poem—forsan et haec olim meminisse iuvabit, “one day it will be pleasing to remember even these things—finds its answer in Boo…
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The UK government of Boris Johnson, reckoning immigration as a pure economic gain, swung the door open to newcomers. Now 7 percent of the British population has been almost unilaterally imported en masse. Anger is swelling in response to “rape gangs” and other assaults on locals, and a new, populist right is materializing, with Nigel Farage leading…
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Ep. 1247 - The Murder of Charlie Kirk
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"Behold, the wicked bend the bow; they have fitted their arrow to the string to shoot in the dark at the upright in heart." Click here to join the member-exclusive portion of my show: https://bit.ly/3UKm1Ez Ep.1247 - - - Socials: Follow on Twitter: https://bit.ly/3B5RI1j Follow on Instagram: https://bit.ly/3D7AzXp Follow on Facebook: https://bit.ly…
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Even amidst media lies and political madness, there are voices in the culture that show the way. Click here to join the member-exclusive portion of my show: https://bit.ly/3UKm1Ez Ep.1246 - - - DailyWire+: Join millions of people who still believe in truth, courage, and common sense at https://DailyWirePlus.com Order Lions and Scavengers: The True …
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My Reaction To These Anime Might Shock You
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Is anime demonic, like Matt Walsh says? To see my answer, watch as I react to clips from popular shows like Chainsaw Man, Jujutsu Kaisen, and more. - - - Today’s Sponsor: ExpressVPN - Go to https://expressvpn.com/andrewklavanshow and find out how you can get 4 months of ExpressVPN free! - - - Privacy Policy: https://www.dailywire.com/privacy Learn …
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How Surrogacy Enables Child Predators | Katy Faust
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Katy Faust, President of Them Before Us, joins me for a compelling conversation on why children's rights supersede those of their parents. - - - Today’s Sponsor: ExpressVPN - Get 4 months FREE of ExpressVPN: https://expressvpn.com/klavan - - - Privacy Policy: https://www.dailywire.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adc…
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Ep. 1245 - May We Please Love Our Country?
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Trump calls for patriotism, the left says no. Click here to join the member-exclusive portion of my show: https://bit.ly/3UKm1Ez Ep.1245 - - - DailyWire+: Join millions of people who still believe in truth, courage, and common sense at https://DailyWirePlus.com Ben Shapiro’s new book, “Lions and Scavengers,” drops September 2nd—pre-order today at h…
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And now for something completely different. The Odyssey portion of our tour is over, and the Iliad portion will now begin. But wait! Wasn't the Iliad a poem about war? And isn't Aeneas supposed to do battle for Latium? So why is it all sunshine, butterflies, and love goddesses? Today we launch into Part II of the poem with a passage that has bamboo…
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Do These Writers Deserve As Much Praise As They Get?
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While movies are a directors' medium, screenplays are the wellspring of inspiration for all involved in the making of a film. Oftentimes, screenwriters don't receive the recognition they deserve, whereas some are truly overrated. So today, I'll be discussing a list of screenwriters and giving my take on whether or not they deserve to be in the pant…
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The TRUE History Of Winston Churchill | Andrew Roberts
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Lord Andrew Roberts, author of "Churchill: Walking with Destiny," joins me for a riveting discussion on the brilliance of Churchill's leadership, as well as about the multitude of near-death experiences that nearly stopped him from assuming the role of England's Prime Minister. - - - Today’s Sponsor: PreBorn! - Help save babies from abortion and do…
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Associate Editor Spencer Klavan reads “Land’s End,” Christopher Caldwell’s cover essay on how mass migration has radicalized the United Kingdom, featured in the spring 2025 issue. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit claremontinstitute.substack.com…
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Ep. 1244 - The Media's Fantasy Trump
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An amazing week of pure mendacity as the media imagines a Trump who doesn't exist. Click here to join the member-exclusive portion of my show: https://bit.ly/3UKm1Ez Ep.1244 - - - DailyWire+: Join millions of people who still believe in truth, courage, and common sense at https://DailyWirePlus.com Ben Shapiro’s new book, “Lions and Scavengers,” dro…
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The European Union’s crusade to eliminate so-called “harmful speech” has breached America’s digital boundaries. The Digital Services Act effectively gives EU bureaucrats the ability to curb Americans’ constitutional rights, doing away with free speech in today’s online public square. In this Close Read bonus episode, associate editor Spencer Klavan…
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Why You Need To See These 6 Classic Movies
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Here are 6 essential Hollywood classics that I know you'll love. Not only will they grab you with their compelling stories, but they'll move you emotionally in ways that only a great film can do. - - - Today’s Sponsor: ExpressVPN - Go to https://expressvpn.com/andrewklavanshow and find out how you can get 4 months of ExpressVPN free! - - - Privacy …
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The New Generation of Comedy Arising Online | Spencer Klavan
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Spencer Klavan, writer at The New Jerusalem Substack, joins me for a riveting discussion about rising tide of normalcy in American culture, and what that means for the arts going forward. - - - Today’s Sponsor: Balance of Nature - Go to https://balanceofnature.com and use promo code KLAVAN for 35% off your first order PLUS get a free bottle of Fibe…
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Introducing The Pope and the Führer: The Secret Vatican Files of World War II with Michael Knowles
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Pope Pius XII, the man who led the Church through WWII, has been maligned by history as the Pope that could have stood against Hitler, but remained silent. Recent archival revelations, however, tell a different story. What is the truth? How did he respond to the Nazi threat? And who told his story? Streaming Now Exclusively on DailyWire+. - - - Pri…
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Augustus to Virgil: Are you Mad at Me? 🥺
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It's time we finally talked about the elephant in the room: does Virgil actually like Augustus? Or is he just pretending? This doesn't seem to have been much of a question in the ancient world--the commentator Servius wrote quite bluntly that "Virgil's intention was to imitate Homer and praise Augustus." But in the wake of the two world wars, schol…
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Ep. 1243 - Welcome To The Revolution
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Beneath the news, a new American culture is beginning to rise into view. Click here to join the member-exclusive portion of my show: https://bit.ly/3UKm1Ez Ep.1243 - - - DailyWire+: Join millions of people who still believe in truth, courage, and common sense at https://DailyWirePlus.com Ben Shapiro’s new book, “Lions and Scavengers,” drops Septemb…
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Why Shakespeare's Tragic Speech Should Inspire Hope | Klavan's Culture
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Not only is "to be or not to be" THE question, it may also be the most famous line in all of English literature. What is it about that line, that speech, that play that puts them at the center of Western culture? And why should modern society care about this speech? I'll explain why in this video. - - - Privacy Policy: https://www.dailywire.com/pri…
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The leftist monoculture has been shattered. The sides are forming for the fight to take the culture back. Click here to join the member-exclusive portion of my show: https://bit.ly/3UKm1Ez Ep.1241 - - - DailyWire+: Join millions of people who still believe in truth, courage, and common sense at https://DailyWirePlus.com Ben Shapiro’s new book, “Lio…
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The Woman Who Was FEET AWAY From Trump When He Was Shot | Salena Zito
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Salena Zito, author of "Butler: The Untold Story of the Near Assassination of Donald Trump and the Fight for America's Heartland," joins me for a riveting conversation detailing her experience of seeing President Trump nearly killed from feet away, as well as her optimism about Trump's presidency despite recent polling numbers. - - - Today’s Sponso…
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Associate Editor Spencer Klavan reads “Empire of Music,” Vladimir Golstein’s review of Tchaikovsky's Empire: A New Life of Russia's Greatest Composer, featured in the spring 2025 issue. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit claremontinstitute.substack.com…
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Everyone, everywhere, thinks about the afterlife. If you think you don't, you're wrong: you do. Because what you believe about life after death is an expression of how you think the universe is ordered, and whether you believe there's such a thing as ultimate justice. That in turn affects how you live--and almost no one has had a bigger impact on h…
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Ep. 1241 - A Fantastic Four America
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As Trump scores success after success, a Hollywood movie gives us a vision of what the country could be. Click here to join the member-exclusive portion of my show: https://bit.ly/3UKm1Ez Ep.1241 - - - DailyWire+: Watch Journey to the UFC: Joe Pyfer now—streaming exclusively on DailyWire+. Ben Shapiro’s new book, “Lions and Scavengers,” drops Septe…
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Aaron Kheriaty on the Biomedial Security State
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Few could have predicted it at the time, but the massive surveillance apparatus designed in the wake of 9/11 to fight terrorism has been turned against Americans in the wake of COVID. The biomedical security state's militarized pandemic response has accustomed Americans to being watched, shepherded, and degraded. Like terrorism, germs are a potenti…
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These National Celebrations Are Hilarious (And Totally Unnecessary)
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Did you know that today, July 31st, is National Avocado Day? Neither did I. What's even more surprising–and hilariously soul crushing–is that America celebrates a plethora of unnecessary national days, such as this one. So today, we'll be finding out what ideas, vegetables, and car parts our great country finds worthy of celebration. - - - Today’s …
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Is The Israel-Hamas War Good For The United States? | Dr. Michael Doran
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Dr. Michael Doran, a Senior Fellow at Hudson Institute, joins me for a fascinating conversation about how the Israel-Hamas war has changed American foreign policy for the better. - - - Today’s Sponsor: Helix Sleep - Go to https://helixsleep.com/klavan to get an exclusive discount. - - - Privacy Policy: https://www.dailywire.com/privacy Learn more a…
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Joe Pyfer’s road to the UFC is anything but ordinary. From childhood abuse to a brutal injury and a comeback for the ages—Journey to the UFC is raw, real, and unforgettable. Now streaming on DailyWire+. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy The Daily Wire
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Conspiracy vs conspiracy in a battle to control the information battlefield. Click here to join the member-exclusive portion of my show: https://bit.ly/3UKm1Ez Ep.1240 - - - DailyWire+: Watch Journey to the UFC: Joe Pyfer now—streaming exclusively on DailyWire+. Ben Shapiro’s new book, “Lions and Scavengers,” drops September 2nd—pre-order today at …
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Human folly is hilarious—especially when that folly manifests as atheism. That’s why I’m excited about today’s video: I’ll be reacting to Atheist TikToks in which atheists attempt to disprove the truth of the Bible. Man, oh man, this is going to be fun. - - - Today’s Sponsor: ExpressVPN - Go to https://expressvpn.com/andrewklavanshow and find out h…
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Why Are Parts of MAGA Defending The Islamic Republic Of Iran? | Douglas Murray
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Douglas Murray, author of "On Democracies and Death Cults," joins me for a compelling conversation about the growing strain of anti-westernism within the MAGA movement, as well as the need to improve our corrupt institutions, rather than burn them all down. - - - Today’s Sponsor: Home Title Lock - Go to https://hometitlelock.com/klavan and use prom…
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“Make Speech Free Again,” by John Rosenthal
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Associate Editor Spencer Klavan reads “Make Speech Free Again,” John Rosenthal’s essay on how the U.S. can defeat E.U. censorship, featured in the spring 2025 issue. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit claremontinstitute.substack.com…
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America is in the midst of an epoch-making transformation. Can we find our way to a new birth of freedom? Click here to join the member-exclusive portion of my show: https://bit.ly/3UKm1Ez Ep.1239 - - - DailyWire+: Join millions of people who still believe in truth, courage, and common sense at https://DailyWirePlus.com Ben Shapiro’s new book, “Lio…
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One of the West's great recurring characters, the Sibyl of Cumae, takes center stage today. Deranged, holy, prophetic, and apparently totally jacked, she guided Rome throughout its history and now teaches Aeneas what he must do to become the man who can found Rome. She may have been one of the pagan visionaires who prophesied the coming of Christ. …
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Mark Twain’s life and work are representative of what it means to be an exceptional American. His writing is earthy, funny, and direct, but also profoundly serious about morality and politics. Contributing editor and repeat guest Christopher Flannery sits down with host Spencer Klavan to discuss this giant of American letters, whose life and legend…
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How Spiritual Belief Contributes to Happiness | Dr. Iain McGilchrist
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Dr. Iain McGilchrist, philosopher and literary scholar, joins me for a marvelous discussion about the importance of espousing a deeper view about ourselves, our fellow man, and the cosmos. - - - Today’s Sponsor: Home TitleLock - Go to https://hometitlelock.com/klavan and use promo code KLAVAN to get a FREE title history report and a FREE TRIAL of t…
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After an amazing run of successes, a first-rate president makes a mistake. Click here to join the member-exclusive portion of my show: https://bit.ly/3UKm1Ez Ep.1238 - - - DailyWire+: Check out our new trailer “Journey to UFC: The Story of Joe Pyfer” coming to DailyWire+ July 25. https://www.dailywire.com/clips/journey-to-ufc-joe-pyfer-official-tra…
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