Best Cana Academy Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 20 - An Interview with Dr. Jonathan Sanford 47:20

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In this episode of Sources, Andrew Zwerneman has a conversation with president of the University of Dallas, Cana Academy Advisor, and old friend, Dr. Jonathan Sanford. Hear what one of the nation’s leading voices in education has to say about liberal education and Catholic culture.By Cana Academy

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Episode 23 - The Brothers Karamazov 55:42

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Following the recent publication of her new guide to teaching Fyodor Dostoevsky's masterpiece, The Brothers Karamazov, Jeannette DeCelles-Zwerneman talks to Andrew Zwerneman about her new guide, what issues the novel raises, and how to teach this classic to high-schoolers.By Cana Academy

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RERUN of Episode 3 - An Interview with Sir Roger Scruton 42:33

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Recently, Sir Roger Scruton, one of the world’s most prominent philosophers and writers, flew into Washington, D.C., to deliver some talks. Fortunately for us, he was able to find time in his busy schedule to sit down with Andrew Zwerneman and talk about education, classics, and fostering hope.By Cana Academy

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Episode 19 - An Interview with Chris Flannery 39:38

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We here at Cana Academy are big fans of The American Story podcast, so we were delighted to have Chris Flannery, the host of that podcast, sit down with Andrew Zwerneman to chat about good stories, why he started his podcast, and what kind of stories his listeners long to hear.By Cana Academy

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Episode 18 - An Interview with John von Heyking 1:05:41

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What does friendship have to do with politics? Andrew Zwerneman and John von Heyking of Lethbridge University discuss political skill, friendship, and how both of those qualities were embodied in the great statesman, Winston Churchill.By Cana Academy

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Episode 24 - Fyodor Dostoyevsky 1:00:36

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In honor of the bicentennial of Fyodor Dostoevsky’s birth, Andrew Zwerneman and Professor Gary Morson of Northwestern University discuss all things concerning the great author of Russian literature. The conversation covers Dostoevsky’s biography, his great literary feats, and how to teach his best works.…

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Episode 17 - An Interview with Lee Trepanier 41:50

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Join host Andrew Zwerneman as he interviews Lee Trepanier, editor-in-chief of the VoegelinView and professor of Political Science at Samford University in Birmingham, Alabama. In the course of their conversation, they discuss what Voegelin means by the word “experience,” some best practices for giving engaging lectures, and the challenges faced by …

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Episode 16 - An Interview with David Walsh, Part 2 34:25

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In this episode, host Andrew Zwerneman continues his conversation with David Walsh, Professor of Politics at Catholic University of America. The two discuss the importance of history, how to help students develop an intellectual life, and the best way to learn how to write.By Cana Academy

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Episode 15 - An Interview with David Walsh, Part 1 34:25

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In this episode, host Andrew Zwerneman is joined by David Walsh, Professor of Politics at Catholic University of America. The two discuss developing a love of learning and a love of teaching, and Walsh fleshes out his uniquely sympathetic view of modernity.By Cana Academy

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Episode 22 - Plato's Republic 39:30

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The perfect accompaniment to Jeannette DeCelles-Zwerneman’s latest guide, Leading a Seminar on Plato’s Republic, this episode features an interview with the author herself. She and Cana Academy President, Andrew Zwerneman, cover some of the background to the writing of the Republic and discuss why this is an excellent text to study with high-school…

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Episode 14 - An Interview with Wilfred M. McClay 1:03:40

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Andrew Zwerneman recently had the great honor of interviewing Wilfred M. McClay, renowned historian and the Blankenship Chair in the History of Liberty at the University of Oklahoma. Professor McClay’s narrative textbook, Land of Hope: An Invitation to the Great American Story, and the accompanying Teacher’s Guide are some of the very best resource…

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Episode 13 - An Interview with Victor Davis Hanson 56:41

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Back in February of 2018, Cana Academy’s Andrew J. Zwerneman had the privilege to interview renowned historian Victor Davis Hanson. We’ve since then published their hour-long conversation as a video and as a transcript on our blog, but now we’re releasing the interview as an episode of Sources so you can listen to it whenever and wherever you pleas…

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Episode 21 - A Tale of Two Cities 55:35

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Cana Academy Director of Writing and Master Teacher, Mary Frances Loughran, has recently written an insightful and useful guide to leading a seminar on Charles Dickens' classic of the French Revolution, A Tale of Two Cities. In this episode, hear who her favorite characters are, including her unique take on the oft-underrated Lucie Manette.…

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Episode 12 - History Forgotten and Remembered 51:49

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In a slightly unusual format for our podcast, this episode has Cana Academy Senior Writer Andrew Ellison interviewing Cana Academy President and Co-Founder Andrew Zwerneman about his new book, History Forgotten and Remembered. What motivated Zwerneman to write this book? And why is the study of history so crucial in today’s world? Listen to find ou…

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Episode 20 - 11 Benefits of the Seminar Method 15:57

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Andrew Zwerneman strongly believes that the seminar method is the best way to conduct an education in the humanities. In this episode, he discusses 11 reasons why this is true.By Cana Academy

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Episode 11 - An Interview with Bradley Lewis 25:40

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Episode 19 - Locke's Second Treatise of Government 47:14

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Episode 18 - Plato's Phaedo 50:22

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Episode 17 - The Great Gatsby 49:02

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Cana Academy’s Jeannette DeCelles-Zwerneman has an interpretation of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s Great Gatsby that is fresh and insightful. Here is Andrew Zwerneman’s conversation with her about this widely loved classic.By Cana Academy

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Episode 9 - An Interview with Joe Wood 48:53

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This week, Andrew Zwerneman sits down at the Cana Academy offices with friend and colleague Joe Wood to discuss political theory, his fascinating career, and his recent research centered on renowned French political philosopher Pierre Manent.By Cana Academy

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Episode 8 - An Interview with Andrew de Sa 56:05

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In this episode of Sources, Andrew Zwerneman sits down with artist Andrew de Sa to discuss de Sa’s work and his vision for culture. To see some of his recent commissions and other pieces, visit de Sa’s website here.By Cana Academy

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Episode 16 - Dante's Inferno 44:36

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In preparation for the release of Cana Academy's upcoming guide, Leading a Seminar on Dante's Inferno, Andrew Zwerneman sits down with the author of that guide and Cana Academy's Director of Instruction, Jeannette DeCelles-Zwerneman. They discuss what makes the Inferno such a worthwhile classic to study with high-school students and some advice for…

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Episode 7 - An Interview for New Teachers with Andrew Zwerneman, Part 2/2 31:42

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Master Teacher Andrew Zwerneman continues his conversation with Ben Mysliwiec, one of his former students and himself a brand new teacher heading into his first year in the classroom.By Cana Academy

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Episode 6 - An Interview for New Teachers with Andrew Zwerneman, Part 1/2 29:46

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Master Teacher Andrew Zwerneman is pleased to get the chance to sit down with Ben Mysliwiec, one of his former students and himself a brand new teacher heading into his first year in the classroom. Listen to hear Ben's questions about what to expect this first year and Andrew's advice on how to build the best learning culture.…

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Episode 13 - Thucydides' History of the Peloponnesian War, Part 2/2 42:08

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Listen to the conclusion of Andrew Zwerneman’s conversation with Hunter Rawlings as they continue to discuss Thucydides’ History of the Peloponnesian War.By Cana Academy

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Episode 12 - Thucydides' History of the Peloponnesian War, Part 1 34:27

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Recently, Andrew Zwerneman had the privilege to visit the Washington, DC, home of Hunter Rawlings, President Emeritus and Professor Emeritus of Classics at Cornell University, and discuss with him that timeless classic, Thucydides’ History of the Peloponnesian War.By Cana Academy

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Episode 11 - For the Love of Homer 40:31

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In this second part of his conversation with Professor Gregory Nagy, Director of Harvard's Center for Hellenic Studies, Andrew Zwerneman discusses Homer’s great epic, the Iliad.By Cana Academy

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Episode 10 - For the Love of Language 35:27

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This episode features Professor Gregory Nagy, Francis Jones Professor of Classical Greek Literature and Comparative Literature at Harvard University and Director of Harvard's Center for Hellenic Studies. In this first of two parts, Cana Academy's Andrew Zwerneman talks with Prof. Nagy about how he fell in love with language and found his way into t…

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Episode 5 - An Interview with Jeremy Tate 31:55

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This week, Andrew Zwerneman visited Annapolis to meet with Jeremy Tate, the founder of the innovative Classic Learning Test (CLT), classical educations competitor with the SAT.By Cana Academy

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Episode 9 - Teaching Great Books 34:40

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In this episode, Andrew Zwerneman shares his conversation with Dr. Matthew Post, director of the graduate program in humanities with a classical education concentration at University of Dallas. They talk about UD’s masters program for humanities teachers; discuss some of their favorite classic works; and cover practical strategies for teaching stud…

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Episode 8 - A Christmas Carol, Part 2/2 52:18

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Andrew Zwerneman continues the conversation with his friend Tom Werge, Professor Emeritus at Notre Dame, as they discuss Charles Dickens’ seasonal classic, A Christmas Carol.By Cana Academy

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Episode 7 - A Christmas Carol, Part 1/2 38:28

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Andrew Zwerneman sits down again with his friend Tom Werge, Professor Emeritus at Notre Dame. They discuss Charles Dickens’ seasonal classic, A Christmas Carol.By Cana Academy

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Episode 6 - The U.S. Constitution 47:21

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In this episode, Andrew Zwerneman and Dr. Christopher Wolfe, Professor of Politics at University of Dallas, discuss the U.S. Constitution, one of the most important legal documents in history and crucial to the founding of the United States.By Cana Academy

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Episode 5 - Plato's Apology 43:56

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Andrew Zwerneman sits down with Jonathan Sanford, Provost and Professor of Philosophy at University of Dallas, to discuss one of Plato's most important dialogues, The Apology.By Cana Academy

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Episode 2 - An Interview with Rémi Brague 31:27

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This week, we again join Cana Academy Fellow Joe Wood on his recent trip to Paris, where he got to visit the apartment of French political and legal philosopher, Rémi Brague, and hear his thoughts on the sources of Western civilization.By Cana Academy

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Episode 1 - An Interview with Pierre Manent 16:30

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Cana Academy Fellow Joe Wood recently had the opportunity to visit Paris and sit down with renowned French political philosopher, Pierre Manent. This is their conversation.By Cana Academy

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Episode 4 - A Death in the Family, Part 2/2 35:19

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Join us in this episode of Classics as Andrew Zwerneman finishes his conversation with Tom Werge, discussing one of their favorite novels, James Agee's A Death in the Family.By Cana Academy

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Episode 3 - A Death in the Family, Part 1 34:01

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In this third episode of Classics, Andrew Zwerneman and Tom Werge begin their discussion of the great, American classic, A Death in the Family, and its author, James Agee.By Cana Academy

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Episode 2 - The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, Part 2 29:09:00

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In this second episode, Andrew Zwerneman and Tom Werge conclude their conversation about Mark Twain's classic novel, The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn.By Cana Academy

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Episode 1 - The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, Part 1 26:17:00

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In this first episode of our brand new podcast, Classics, Cana Academy President Andrew Zwerneman discusses one of the team's favorite novels, Mark Twain's Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, with Notre Dame Professor Emeritus of English, Tom Werge.By Cana Academy