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Intercollegiate Studies Institute hosts Conservative Conversations with ISI, a society show with 197 episodes published.
Can economics be separated from morality? Should theological truths influence public policy? In this intellectually rich episode of Conservative Conversations, host Tom Sarrouf is joined by Philip Booth and Andre Azevedo
What happens when two of the 20th century’s most formidable thinkers exchange letters about literature, culture, religion, and politics? In this episode of Conservative Conversations, classicist and scholar Eric Adler jo
In this fascinating episode of Conservative Conversations, Tom Sarrouf sits down with Dr. Sam Pappas, CEO and co-founder of Pappas Health, to discuss the intersection of health, nutrition, and American lifestyle. As one
In our conversation with historian and constitutional scholar Kevin Gutzman , host Tom Sarrouf dives deep into the formative years of John C. Calhoun —one of the most complex and controversial figures in American politic
In this compelling episode of Conservative Conversations, ISI sits down with philosopher and author Jason D. Hill to explore the powerful themes behind his latest book, Letters to God From a Former Atheist. Hill shares h
In this insightful discussion, Marlo Slayback, Tom Sarrouf, and Jeff Bilbro delve into the life and work of Wendell Berry, exploring how his writings and philosophy laid the groundwork for the “Make America Healthy Again
In this engaging conversation, Tom Sarrouf sits down with Rachel Fulton Brown, professor of Medieval History at the University of Chicago, to explore the rich intellectual world of the Middle Ages and the medieval mind.
What does it mean to order our loves rightly? In this insightful conversation, Tom Sarrouf is joined by Dr. Chad Pecknold, a theologian and professor at The Catholic University of America, to explore ordo amoris—the prop
Is religion inherently violent, and is secularism truly a force for peace? In this episode of Conservative Conversations, Tom Sarrouf sits down with historian and author Thomas Albert Howard to discuss the themes of his
In this insightful episode of Conservative Conversations, Tom Sarrouf sits down with Brian Brown, founder of the Anselm Society, to discuss the crucial role of art in shaping culture and society. They explore why conserv
In this engaging episode of Conservative Conversations, Tom Sarrouf sits down with historian and scholar Miles Smith to explore the transformative era of the Gilded Age and Westward Expansion. They discuss the economic g
In this thought-provoking episode of Conservative Conversations, Tom Sarrouf sits down with philosopher and scholar Michael Hanby to explore the evolving landscape of political thought. Together, they delve into the root
In this episode, we sit down with Bobby Angel, Catholic author, speaker, and mentor, to discuss his latest book, The Postmodern Predicament. This conversation unpacks the challenges of faith, truth, and identity in a wor
Why does literature still matter in our modern world? In this episode, ISI’s Conservative Conversations welcomes scholar Jason Baxter to discuss his latest book, Why Literature Still Matters. Baxter explores how great li
Is the social contract broken? In this episode, Paul DeHart joins ISI to discuss his latest book, The Social Contract in the Ruins: Natural Law and Government by Consent. He challenges the idea that consent alone legitim
What can we learn from President William McKinley’s leadership, and how does his legacy compare to the modern political landscape? In this fascinating conversation, historian and journalist Robert W. Merry joins ISI to d
In a world increasingly marked by isolation, instability, and cultural decay, how can families remain strong, joyful, and rooted in tradition? In this episode, we sit down with Edward Habsburg—Catholic thinker, writer, a
In this episode, Charles Keckler joins us to discuss regulatory reform and the growing power of the executive branch. Drawing on his experience in law and public policy, he examines how the administrative state has resha
Join host Tom Sarrouf as he sits down with historian and theologian Andrew Willard Jones to discuss his latest book, The Church Against the State: The Birth of Liberty in the Late Middle Ages. In this thought-provoking e
In this thought-provoking episode, Frank DeVito, counsel at Napa Legal, explores the complexities of defining religion in a pluralistic society and shares his fight against the rise of Satanism and attacks on traditional
Eric Adler
Chief Medical Officer and Head of Research at Lexeo Therapeutics, Professor of Medicine at UCSD · Silver Street Management
1 appearance on this show
Jeff Bilbro
1 appearance on this show
Chad Pecknold
Associate Professor of Systematic Theology · The Catholic University of America
1 appearance on this show
Dr Brian Brown
President and Partner · Ingredient Food Marketing
1 appearance on this show
Miles Smith
Dr.
1 appearance on this show
Bobby Angel
author of The Postmodern Predicament · Catholic
1 appearance on this show
Jason Baxter
Dante scholar and author of The Medieval Mind of C.S. Lewis and Why Literature Still Matters · Benedictine College
1 appearance on this show
Eduard Habsburg
Archduke of Austria, Ambassador of Hungary to The Holy See, Sovereign Order of Malta · Holy See
1 appearance on this show
Frank DeVito
author of 'J.D. Vance and the Future of the Republican Party' · Napa Legal Podcast
1 appearance on this show
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