August 16, 2017
July 26, 2017
Radio Free Acton: Jim McGann on the world of think tanks; Upstream on Spiderman: Homecoming
This week on Radio Free Acton, we talk with Jim McGann (senior lecturer of International Studies at the Lauder Institute, director of the Think Tanks and Civil Societies Program and senior fellow, Fels Institute of Government at the University of Pennsylvania) about the world of think tanks – what they are, what they do well, and where they can improve their effectiveness. Continue Reading...
July 19, 2017
Radio Free Acton: Chris Armstrong on medieval wisdom; Upstream on Monterey Pop at 50
On today’s Radio Free Acton we share an interview from Acton University with Chris Armstrong, Wheaton College Professor and author of the new book book Medieval Wisdom for Modern Christians: Finding Authentic Faith in a Forgotten Age with C.S. Continue Reading...
July 05, 2017
Radio Free Acton: Dylan Pahman on the foundations of the free society; Upstream on horror flicks
This week, we talk with Acton Research Fellow and Managing Editor of the Journal of Markets and Morality Dylan Pahman on his new book, Foundations of a Free and Virtuous Society. Continue Reading...
June 21, 2017
Radio Free Acton: Bringing midwestern culture back to the spotlight; Upstream on Roger Waters
June 14, 2017
Radio Free Acton: Wonder Woman’s heartfelt humanity; Samuel Gregg on the UK elections
We’re back with a fresh edition of Radio Free Acton! This week, we talk with Acton’s Director of Research Samuel Gregg for some perspective on the surprising outcome of the June 8 snap parliamentary elections in Great Britain, and what the resurgence of Labour and the loss of a conservative majority mean for Prime Minister Theresa May and the upcoming Brexit negotiations with the EU. Continue Reading...
May 31, 2017
Audio: Samuel Gregg on the universal basic income
Last week, Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg endorsed the idea of a universal basic income during his commencement address at Harvard University. Samuel Gregg, Acton Institute Director of Research, joined host Drew Mariani on Relevant Radio yesterday to discuss the arguments for and against the idea, and whether it would even work as advertised. Continue Reading...
April 26, 2017
Audio: Victor Claar on whether Trump’s budget is un-Christian
On Saturday, Victor Claar, Professor of Economics at Henderson State University and Affiliate Scholar at the Acton Institute, joins host Julie Roys and Jenny Eaton Dyer of Hope Through Healing Hands on Moody Radio’s Up For Debate to discuss how Christians should respond to President Trump’s first budget proposal, especially as it relates to proposed cuts in US foreign aid. Continue Reading...
April 19, 2017
Radio Free Acton: Micah Watson on C.S. Lewis and the dangers of democratic education
On this edition of Radio Free Acton, we’re joined by Micah Watson, the William Spoelhof Teacher-Scholar Chair at Calvin College, to discuss the views of C.S. Lewis on democracy, specifically as they relate to the area of education. Continue Reading...
April 11, 2017