Best Nick Wilkinson Podcasts (2025)

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How Good Intentions Can Trap the Poor, with James Whitford 41:38

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Doug Stuart welcomes back James Whitford, founder of Watered Gardens and the True Charity Initiative, for an in-depth discussion on his new book, The Crisis of Dependency: How Our Efforts to Solve Poverty Are Trapping People in It, and What We Can Do to Foster Freedom Instead. James shares the journey from launching a small local ministry in Joplin…

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Are knowledge organisers worth it, and how to observe and be observed 48:25

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Question time! In this episode, Adam and Amy take questions from the listeners on a range of things, including knowledge organisers and lesson observations. Tune in!

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Is Free Speech in Trouble? with Connor Murnane of FIRE 1:02:55

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Dive into the fiery world of free speech in this episode featuring Connor Murnane, Campus Advocacy Chief of Staff at FIRE (the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression). Once focused solely on college campuses, FIRE expanded its mission in 2022 to champion free speech nationwide, tackling issues from K-12 book bans to citizen journalists’ ri…

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Is behaviour better in primaries or secondaries? With Grainne Hallahan 52:40

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In this episode, Adam and Amy are joined by guest (co-host?) Grainne to discuss all things data in schools. Is behaviour better in primaries or secondaries? Should schools ban skirts? And where are we up to with phones? Unfortunately, Adam had a problem with his audio, but it should be fixed for next week!…

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How to Disagree Without Losing Your Humanity, with Wilk Wilkinson 49:54

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Wilk Wilkinson, host of Derate the Hate and Director of Media Systems and Operations at Braver Angels, joins host Cody Cook to talk about our polarized political climate and how to rise above it. Braver Angels is a cross-partisan grassroots movement that strives to bridge toxic partisan divides through civil dialogue and civic renewal. Wilkinson sh…

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What do teachers actually need to know about assessment? With Becky Allen 1:02:20

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In this episode, Adam and Amy are joined by Becky Allen, co-founder of TeacherTapp. There's a lot on the agenda, including assessment, curriculum, data, retention and more! Not to be missed.

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Why Christians Should Care About Bitcoin, with Jordan Bush 1:30:40

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Doug Stuart sits down with Jordan Bush—missionary, author, and Bitcoin advocate—for a deep dive into the intersections of sound money, faith, and global impact. Jordan shares his firsthand experiences as a missionary witnessing the economic collapse in Venezuela, which opened his eyes to the human cost of currency debasement and the urgent need for…

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What's the deal with booklets, and do they need to have the school's branding on them? 47:27

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Join Amy and her co-host as they take questions from the listeners on a range of subjects, including whether booklets need to have school branding and how we encourage a sense of resilience in our students as they begin to do independent practice.

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We Don't Need No Stinkin' Intellectual Property, with Stephan Kinsella 1:03:25

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Stephan Kinsella was our guest to talk about "intellectual property," the concept that an individual's ideas belong to them and should be protected from free use by others through law. Stephan is a patent attorney and libertarian writer in Houston whose book Against Intellectual Property is the seminal work on this subject. We discussed why intelle…

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What three things from cognitive science should every teacher know? With Dr Carl Hendrick 1:00:36

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Adam and Amy are joined by the fantastic Carl Hendrick to discuss retrieval practice, whether we should teach kids about the reasons we are teaching them in certain ways and much more

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S1 EP 8 : Oggi Tomic : From life in orphanages during the Balkan civil war to becoming a BAFTA winning filmmaker. 1:00:26

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The final episode of this series covers multiple thought provoking areas. Oggi Tomic was abandoned as an infant with a potentially fatal health condition and spent his childhood in multiple orphanages during the Balkan civil war. After rebuilding his life in the UK, Oggi went on to become a double BAFTA-winning filmmaker, also receiving the BHFF NY…

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Is MAHA Libertarian? with Elizabeth Nolan Brown 50:01

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Doug Stuart welcomes Elizabeth Nolan Brown—senior editor at Reason, author of the bi-weekly Sex and Tech newsletter, co-founder of Feminists for Liberty, and adjunct professor at the University of Cincinnati. Together, they dive deep into the "MAHA" (Make America Healthy Again) movement, exploring its roots, cultural evolution, and increasing inter…

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Did Nick Gibb get it right? 1:14:00

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Adam and Amy chat to Nick Gibb about his new book, the impact of his time in the department of education, and whether schools like Michaela are replicable country wide.

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The Case for Dads, with Adam B. Coleman 1:00:41

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Join us on the Libertarian Christian Podcast for a compelling conversation with Adam B. Coleman, author of The Children We Left Behind and founder of Wrong Speak Publishing. In this episode, Adam dives deep into the societal impacts of family separation, exploring how fatherlessness, homelessness, and childhood trauma turn into issues like drug add…

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Why Religious Pluralism and Immigration Are Vitally Important For Liberty – Nick Gillespie 1:23:25

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Nick Gillespie joins Doug Stuart to trace his path from Catholic kid in an immigrant family to a postmodern libertarian—and why that journey made him bullish on freedom of movement and a more “mongrel” America. We talk through the Ellis Island frame for sane, humane immigration, why “build a wall around the welfare state” is the sharper rejoinder, …

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Christian Anarchism at FreedomFest, with Cody Cook 21:13

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In this Freedom Fest 2025 presentation, The Anarchist Anabaptist author Cody Cook explores the historical and philosophical alignment between Christian principles and libertarian anarchism. Rooted in the early church's and 16th-century Anabaptism's rejection of state violence and coerced faith, the talk highlights shared values like voluntaryism, n…

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Is Zionism Biblical? with Chris Todd and Jacob Winograd 1:08:27

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Cody Cook sits down with Jacob Winograd, host of the Biblical Anarchy Podcast, and Chris Todd, a missionary in the Middle East, to discuss the Israel-Palestine conflict through a Christian lens. Todd shares his work providing trauma therapy to war-affected individuals in Lebanon, highlighting the human toll of conflict. The trio critiques the evang…

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S1 EP 7 : Simon Mason : From heroin addiction, begging and homelessness to 19 years sober 1:06:11

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As Britpop exploded and Oasis became the talk of the town for the first time ,life was pretty good for Simon Mason who found himself moving in interesting and dynamic circles – whether backstage, on stage or at the after party. As time went by however he spiralled into crack and heroin addiction, he became homeless and hit rock bottom in the searin…

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COVID Revisited at FreedomFest, with Benjamin Giffone 20:00

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Benjamin Giffone, author of the LCI-published book A House Divided: Technology, Worship, and Healing the Church After COVID, gave this presentation at FreedomFest 2025. Benj takes on one of the most controversial topics of our time—COVID-19 and the role of the Church in a world increasingly dominated by state control. He dives into how the pandemic…

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The Future of the Libertarian Party, with Paul Darr 49:06

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Host Cody Cook sits down with Paul Darr, Vice Chair of the Libertarian National Committee, to explore the current state and future direction of the Libertarian Party. Darr shares his journey from foster care to military service, shaping his libertarian views through personal experiences with state overreach and incompetence. He discusses efforts to…

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S1 EP 6 : Mark Wilkinson : Shaping life beyond bankruptcy and an incurable disease diagnosis 1:00:06

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From life as a successful globe trotting DJ/producer to bankruptcy and an incurable disease diagnosis Mark Wilkinson has certainly experienced some highs and lows. From rock bottom he embarked on a journey that would see him evolve into a very different phase as a life coach ,author ( do check out his Life Remixed ,Money Remixed and Personalities R…

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Can Libertarians Make Immigration Great Again? with Alex Nowrasteh 54:43

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Is immigration chaos at the border a failure of libertarian ideals—or government itself? Host Doug Stuart is joined by Alex Nowrasteh, Vice President for Economic and Social Policy Studies at the Cato Institute, to tackle the heated issues around immigration policy and American history. Fresh off his Soho Forum debate with Dave Smith, Alex reflects…

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What is genericism, and why is it so important? With Christine Councsell 58:21

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Christine is one of the leading voices in education discourse, and has been at the heart of the curriculum revolution in schools and at Ousted .Tune in for a wide ranging discussion on knowledge, cognitive science, curriculum and the future of education discourse.

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From 1999 to Here: How the Triumph of Low Culture Created Our Political Moment, with Ross Benes 57:21

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On this episode of the Libertarian Christian Podcast, host Cody Cook sits down with author and journalist Ross Benes to discuss his latest book, 1999: The Year Low Culture Conquered America and Kickstarted Our Bizarre Times. The conversation dives deep into how the most sensational and “trashy” pop culture of the late 90s—think Jerry Springer, pro …

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Can Amy and Bill Wilkinson explain the SEN crisis to Adam? 1:03:58

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Adam and Amy are joined by Bill Wikinson who, after a varied career across education, has just spent his first year as SENco. They discuss the life of a SENco and why the system currently isn't working well enough.

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Mere Economics, with Caleb S. Fuller 1:12:27

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In this episode of the Libertarian Christian Podcast, host Cody Cook welcomes Dr. Caleb S. Fuller, Associate Professor of Economics at Grove City College and co-author of Mere Economics. Together, they explore the foundational concepts of economics through a Christian lens, drawing on the new book Fuller co-authored with Art Carden. Dr. Fuller expl…

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How to observe non-subject-specialists and what can a lead practitioner do? 56:56

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Amy and Adam take more questions from listeners, looking at the role of the lead practitioner, school inductions and a terrifying example of negative culture in schools.

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Beyond Open vs. Closed Borders 1:15:15

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In this episode, host Doug Stuart is joined by Jim Babka and Jacob Winograd for a lively conversation that moves beyond the oversimplified "open versus closed borders" debate. Together, they reflect on the recent Soho Forum clash between Dave Smith and Alex Nowrasteh, dissect how libertarians can approach immigration theory and policy, and discuss …

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Is oracy a fad, and how do we actually improve behaviour? 49:36

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In this episode, Adam and Amy take questions from the audience, covering topics as diverse as oracy, concrete behaviour strategies, getting promotions and how to do a full digital detox.

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#48 David Winstanley (Who's the man?) 30:42

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Send us a text All eyes are on the university of Southampton as they prepare to open their Indian campus in August 2025. David Winstanley is the man making this dream a reality, so who is he? The TFTDL crew return to the airwaves on the day of the Air India crash, in a rare, new episode. We talk about cooking in India, the value of talking to each …

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Prehistoric Anarchist Societies? with Dr. Charles Stanish 59:30

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Dr. Charles Stanish was our guest to talk about his archaeological work and what it tells us about the evolution of human cooperation and complex societies–and particularly the surprising existence of complex stateless societies and what we might learn from them. Dr. Stanish is an archaeologist who has worked extensively in Peru, Bolivia, and Chile…

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S1 EP 5 : George Bullard : The record breaking explorer talks running out of food, getting robbed at gunpoint and why humans need to re-connect with nature. 1:01:02

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In our last episode I talked to someone who unexpectedly found themselves in a very challenging and life threatening physical environment. This time I talk to a record breaking and globe trotting explorer who has put himself in extreme environments by choice and dealt with more than one alarming set of circumstances. Whether it’s dealing with runni…

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What have the unions ever done for us? 49:12

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In this episode, Amy and Adam are joined by Neil Butler. Neil has dedicated his life to teachers' workload and conditions as a veteran activist for the NASUWT. Tune in for a discussion that spans half a century of union activism and changes in the professionalism and standards in schools

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Trespassing or Invited? Soho Forum Debate Analysis 1:35:44

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Join us for a breakdown and reaction to the recent Soho Forum debate on immigration, hosted by Reason Magazine, where Dave Smith faced off against Alex Nowrasteh to answer a hot question: Should libertarians support open borders? Doug Stuart and Jacob Winograd were there in person and here unpack the arguments, the ideological tension between liber…

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Is safeguarding training enough, and how to provide instructional coaching if someone's already a great teacher? 58:40

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In this episode Adam and Amy take listener questions around safeguarding training, instructional coaching and even more!

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Make Racism Great Again... Again? with Jacob Winograd & Cody Cook 1:04:39

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This is a cleaned-up version of what we thought was a really useful unedited conversation on the Biblical Anarchy Podcast. In it, Jacob Winograd sat down with Cody Cook to wrestle with some uncomfortable questions facing the liberty movement today. We talked about the rise of identity politics—not just on the left, but increasingly on the right—and…

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Rethinking the War on Drugs, with Jane Clair Tyner 59:47

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Dive into a thought-provoking episode of the Libertarian Christian Podcast with host Cody Cook and guest Jane Clair Tyner, Communications Manager at End It For Good. This compelling conversation challenges conventional views on drug addiction and explores health-centered approaches over punitive measures. Jane shares insights from End It For Good’s…

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The Pocket Anabaptist, with Cody Cook 47:20

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Doug Stuart and Cody Cook talk about Cody's new book, The Pocket Anabaptist, an introductory work about the theology, history, and unique characteristics of the Anabaptist tradition. Cody shares what inspired him to write The Pocket Anabaptist, a concise and approachable systematic theology exploring the radical Reformation’s legacy. Doug and Cody …

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S1 EP 4 : Viv Bird : What to do if you're on a plane that crashes.... 52:05

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Following some glamorous and colourful experiences working in the aviation industry Viv Bird and her fellow crew members experienced an air crash and 22 hours in freezing temperatures surrounded by icy tundra before they were rescued by the military. Viv's attitude to life surely helped her to cope with such a dramatic turn of events and perhaps th…

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How do I get students to work quietly? 53:36

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In this episode, Adam and Amy take questions from the listeners on participation, engagement, CPD and behaviour management.

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Hacks: Productivity, AI, and Minimalism with Sam Corcos 40:01

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In this episode, Andrews chats with Sam Corcos, founder of Levels. Sam, a software developer, shares his unique systems for productivity, time management, and life hacks. He delves into how he maximizes his time and energy while juggling work and family. We talk about: Time tracking & prioritization: Aligning your actions with your goals. Life tran…

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Seeing Through Political Narratives, with George Yancey 51:40

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In a lively episode of the Libertarian Christian Podcast, host Cody Cook sits down with George Yancey, a sociology professor at Baylor University known for his sharp insights on racial division and anti-Christian bias. Yancey, who’s not a libertarian but shares their skepticism of the two-party system, dives into the messy world of partisan politic…

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Should we ditch exam results day and what is dialogic teaching? 52:22

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In this episode, Adam and Amy look at government plans to potentially scrap exam results day, how study leave varies across the sector and Robin Alexander's dialogic teaching.

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How I Built a $180M/Year Business Without Making Myself Miserable 2:34:07

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Wouter Teunissen cold emailed me and asked if I'd come on his podcast. I told him, sure, come to Victoria and interview me in person (thinking he's from Europe, there's no way he actually will). He did. And it turned out to be one of the best conversations I've had in ages. This episode is reposted from Wouter's podcast, Biography. Watch this if yo…

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What if Jesus Were President? 1:08:05

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This episode is a special remastered replay of Doug Stuart’s appearance on Gracearchy with Jim Babka. Join Doug Stuart, Jim Babka, and Bill Protzmann for a dynamic discussion on Christian libertarianism and the role faith plays in political thought. Doug unpacks what it means for him to head up content at LCI, how the Institute seeks to make the Ch…

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Why is CPD broken, and what can be done to fix it? 1:00:30

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In this episode, Adam and Amy delve into the launch of Carousel's new CPD offering, Carousel Teaching. They also take another look at Adolescence and shared parental leave.

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S1 EP 3 : Paul Conroy : The award winning war photographer shares his dramatic experiences and explains why some stories must be told. 1:03:54

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With significant experience working in some of the worlds most challenging war zones Paul Conroy has documented important stories with skill and bravery. His book 'Under the Wire' is a compelling read and the 2018 film 'A Private War' shines a light on his incredible work with the esteemed journalist Marie Colvin. In this conversation he recounts h…

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Libertarian Memes and Mayhem: Chris Freiman's Guide to Economics on X 1:02:18

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In this episode, Doug Stuart chats with Chris Freiman, who’s back on the podcast to discuss his new book, Libertarianism, the Basics. Chris is an economics professor at West Virginia University, and dives into the nitty-gritty of what libertarianism really is and brings us up to speed on some modern issues that libertarians care about. The two cove…

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What's in the curriculum review so far? 53:52

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In this episode, Adam and Amy are joined by Jonathan Simons from Public First to talk all things education policy, with a particular focus on the Curriculum and Assessment Review interim report.

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Cultivating Wisdom: Andrew Kern on Classical Christian Education 43:33

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In this episode of the Libertarian Christian Podcast, guest host Kerry Baldwin interviews Andrew Kern, founder of the Circe Institute, to explore classical education from a Christian perspective. They discuss how classical education cultivates wisdom and virtue, contrasting it with conventional education’s focus on job training and economic utility…