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CAMP RANDALL PLATOON There is no other podcast devoted to Wisconsin football like the “Camp Randall Platoon.” Not only does the podcast feature two former Badger greats in James White and Sojourn Shelton II, but the cast is filled out by a former member of the school’s coaching staff. Warren Herring, a former recruiting analyst for the Badgers who was also a defensive lineman for the program from 2011-14, teams with White and Shelton II to offer unparalleled perspective and insight into the ...
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Welcome to The Createur Podcast, an energizing Christian entrepreneurship series inspiring young professionals and college students. Hosts Spencer James and Karli Byrd explore the intersection of faith and business, drawing from the expertise of successful entrepreneurs. Our program is proudly affiliated with the McGraw School of Business at Olivet Nazarene University, renowned for its groundbreaking Entrepreneurship degree program. This student-produced podcast is a gateway to understanding ...
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That’s a wrap on the 2024-2025 season of Madison’s Notes!Stay tuned until the end for a special announcement—you won’t want to miss it! A massive thank you to our incredible listeners and guestsfor making this season unforgettable. Your support means everything! The show will be back—so hit subscribe to be the first toknow when we return. Until the…
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S4 E40 Interpretations of the Second Amendment: A Conversation with Joel Alicea
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The Supreme Court’s ruling in 2022 changed the established methodology for evaluating Second Amendment cases. What was the existing methodology, and what does this shift signify for future interpretations? We sit down with Joel Alicea, Professor of Law and Director, the Center for the Constitution and the Catholic Intellectual Tradition at the Colu…
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S4E39 Executive Power and the President Who Would Not Be King: A Conversation with Michael McConnell
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In this episode of Madison’s Notes, Michael McConnell examines the gap between the Founders’ vision of a limited presidency and today’s expansive executive power. Drawing on his book The President Who Would Not Be King (Princeton University Press, 2022), we discuss how the Constitution’s safeguards against monarchical authority have eroded over the…
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S4E38 False Dawn: A Conversation with George Selgin on Recovering from the Great Depression
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Join us on Madison's Notes as we sit down with George Selgin, senior fellow and director emeritus of the Cato Institute’s Center for Monetary and Financial Alternatives and professor emeritus of economics at the University of Georgia. In this insightful conversation, Selgin unpacks the myths and realities of FDR’s New Deal through the lens of his b…
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S4E37 Threats to Universities and What We Can Do: A Conversation with Brandice Canes Wrone
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Universities are under attack, but what exactly are the threats? How does free speech in the last 10 years compare to today? What do we stand to lose if higher education collapses? In this episode, Brandice Canes-Wrone dives into the major threats facing universities—from defunding to restrictions on free expression—and what we can do to solve them…
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S4E36 Institutional Corruption in News Media: A Conversation with William English
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Why has trust in the news media declined? How can we combat biased reporting and the spread of misinformation? And how do these challenges compare to the media landscape during America’s founding era? Join us as we explore these pressing questions with William English, a political economist and Associate Professor of Strategy, Economics, Ethics, an…
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S4E35 Slacking: A Guide A Guide to Ivy League Miseducation
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What does a general education from an Ivy League mean? What structures produce the course catalogues that students can choose to customize their education from? Is a world-class degree a world-class education? In this episode, we sit down with the three authors of Slacking: A Guide A Guide to Ivy League Miseducation (Encounter Books, 2025). Adam Ki…
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S4E34 Constitutional Private Law: A Conversation with Garrett West
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What is constitutional private law, and how does it differ from the way we traditionally think about constitutional issues? When an individual employed by the government breaks the law, do we sue the person or the government? And what do these choices reveal about justice, accountability, and constitutional interpretation? This week Madison’s Notes…
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S4E33 The World of Academic Publishing: A Conversation with Robert Dreesen
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How do academic books get published? How do scholars turn dissertations and articles into the books we love? How does academic publishing compare to the world of trade publishing? This week, we speak with Robert Dreesen, a seasoned publishing professional with over 30 years of experience in the industry. Dreesen has worked in trade publishing at Pe…
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S4E32: We Have Never Been Woke: A Conversation with Musa al-Gharbi
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Why does occupation reliably predict political leanings? What is social capitalism, and how does it span income classes? If social capitalists are sincerely committed to equality and “wokeness,” why do they simultaneously benefit from—and perpetuate—the very inequalities they denounce? Join us as we dive into Musa al-Gharbi’s provocative new book, …
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S4E31 The Free Speech and Poetry of Ana Blandiana
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In this episode, we sit down with Director and Producer Diana Nicolae and Editor and Camera Matt Jozwiakowski to discuss their documentary film, "Between Silence and Sin." The film explores the life and work of dissident Romanian poet Ana Blandiana, an artist whose voice was threatened, censored, and banned under the Communist dictatorship. In our …
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S4E29 Pt. 2 In Covid’s Wake: How our Politics Failed Us--A Conversation with Stephen Macedo (Part 2)
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This week on Madison’s Notes, we continue our discussion with Stephen Macedo, co-author of In COVID’s Wake: How Our Politics Failed Us (Princeton UP, 2025). The book examines the institutional failures during the pandemic, including the politicization of science, inconsistent messaging, and the disproportionate impacts of policies. We cover key que…
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S4E29 Pt. 1 In Covid’s Wake: How our Politics Failed Us: A Conversation with Frances Lee
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In the first part of our two-part conversation on Madison’s Notes, we speak with Frances Lee, Professor of Politics and Public Affairs at Princeton University, about her co-authored book In COVID’s Wake (Princeton UP, 2025). The book offers a comprehensive and candid political assessment of how institutions performed during the pandemic. It explore…
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S4E28 Over Ruled: The Human Toll of Too Much Law--A Conversation with Janie Nitze
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In the latest episode of Madison’s Notes, I spoke with Janie Nitze, co-author of Over Ruled: The Human Toll of Too Much Law (Harper, 2004), a book written alongside Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch. Janie, a Harvard-educated attorney and former clerk for Justices Sonia Sotomayor and Neil Gorsuch, discussed the growing complexity of laws in Americ…
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S4E27 Religious Freedom: A Conversation on the Conservative Tradition with John D. Wilsey
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In this conversation, we sit down with John D. Wilsey, Professor of Church History and Philosophy at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary and Senior Fellow at the Center for Religion, Culture, and Democracy, to tackle the urgent and often contentious topic of religious freedom in America. Drawing from his forthcoming book, Religious Freedom: A…
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S4E26 The Anxious Generation: A Conversation with Jonathan Haidt
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In this episode of Madison's Notes, Jonathan Haidt, renowned social psychologist and author, dives deep into the impact of digital saturation on today's youth, drawing insights from his latest book, The Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood Is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness (Allen Lane, 2024). The discussion explores how gr…
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The Power of Mentorship and Storytelling in Jesse Erickson’s Entrepreneurial Journey
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What happens when childhood dreams of entrepreneurship blend with transformative mentorship experiences? Join us as Jesse Erickson, a proud ONU alum and accomplished entrepreneur, uncovers the story behind Pathfinder, his full-service marketing agency. Jesse's tale is one of passion and purpose, fueled by his early exposure to business and a pivota…
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S4E25 Mountain Memories: A Conversation with Henry Louis Gates Jr. and Robert P. George
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In this episode, Henry Louis Gates and Robert P. George share a powerful conversation about their unlikely beginnings in West Virginia. Recorded in December 2024, they reflect on their childhoods, the challenges they faced, and the experiences that shaped their paths to becoming the influential figures they are today. Their discussion offers a uniq…
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S4E24 We Are Free to Change the World: A Conversation on Hannah Arendt with Lyndsey Stonebridge
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In this episode of Madison’s Notes, we sit down with Lindsey Stonebridge, author of We Are Free to Change the World: Hannah Arendt’s Lessons in Love and Disobedience (Hogarth, 2024) to explore the enduring relevance of Hannah Arendt’s thought. Stonebridge dives into Arendt’s remarkable ability to teach students how to think, not just what to think,…
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S4E23 Tolkien, Philosopher of War: A Conversation with Graham McAleer
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In this episode, we explore the profound philosophical and theological dimensions of J.R.R. Tolkien's work, particularly his views on war. In his book Tolkien, Philosopher of War (Catholic University of America Press, 2024), McAleer uncovers Tolkien's critique of Enlightenment thought and his deep concern with the apocalyptic politics of his time. …
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Winning Hearts at Chick-fil-A with Kate Klavohn
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In this conversation, Kate Klavohn shares her extensive experience with Chick-fil-A, focusing on the company's approach to customer satisfaction and genuine hospitality. She discusses the 'Winning Hearts Every Day' strategy, which emphasizes creating a clean and safe environment, providing quality food, ensuring fast and accurate service, and deliv…
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S4E22 Truth Matters: A Conversation with Robert P. George and Cornel West
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In the latest episode of Madison’s Notes, we are privileged to join a profound conversation between Robert P. George and Cornel West, two towering figures in political philosophy and social thought. Their discussion, based on their collaborative work Truth Matters, models what robust intellectual engagement and civil discourse can look like, especi…
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S4 E21 Congressional Deliberation: A Conversation with Kevin J. Burns and Jordan T. Cash
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In this episode, we sit down with Professors Jordan T. Cash and Kevin J. Burns to discuss their recently published book, Congressional Deliberation: Major Debates, Speeches, and Writings, 1774–2023 (Hackett, 2024). Drawing on a wide array of primary sources, the book offers a deep dive into key historical debates and turning points in U.S. congress…
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From Law Student to CEO: Addison Newell's Entrepreneurial Odyssey
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Curious about how a former aspiring law student became a CEO and turned a collaborative workspace into a thriving entrepreneurial hub? This week, Carly and I chat with Addison Newell, who has navigated an extraordinary journey from the corporate ladder to the dynamic world of entrepreneurship. Addison shares compelling stories of taking the reins a…
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S4E20 Cosmic Connections: A Conversation with Charles Taylor
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This week on Madison’s Notes, we sit down with philosopher and author Charles Taylor to discuss his latest work, Cosmic Connections: Poetry in the Age of Disenchantment (Belknap Press, 2024) . Taylor dives into the profound role of poetry in reconnecting us to a sense of wonder and meaning in a world often characterized by disillusionment. Drawing …
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Faith-Fueled Business Innovation: Jared Fulks' Impactful Journey in East Africa
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Unlock the secret to combining faith and business with insights from Jared Fulks, managing partner at Pureflow. Learn how Jared's journey from coaching basketball in the UK to transforming the lives of boda boda drivers in Uganda reveals the power of innovative financing solutions. This episode promises to inspire as we explore Pureflow's unique mo…
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S4E19: Free Inquiry in the Academy and Beyond
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In this episode of Madison’s Notes, we’re joined by Professors Amna Khalid and Jeff Snyder for a thought-provoking discussion on the state of free speech in today’s polarized climate. We explore the role of the university as a space for critical inquiry, the challenges to academic freedom, and the growing tensions between open discourse and politic…
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