Episode #1
A Phone Call from Charlie Kirk
In episode fifty-three, Dr. Firestone reflects on the first anniversary of the Firestone Files by recounting an in-depth phone conversation with Charlie Kirk in late 2023. He describes their discussion of Immanuel Kant's philosophy, the concept of a Lyceum-style educational program, and the planned classroom visit that never occurred due to Kirk's death. Firestone connects their dialogue to his decades of work on an affirmative reading of Kant and the challenges facing Christian higher education. Dr. Firestone's past episodes on the work and philosophy of Charlie Kirk can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b9_AVU89VH0&list=PL82LUY9b9WIv394HE9h9YrU5XsTMAad7o The Firestone Files: Letters to My Grandchildren is a podcast hosted by Dr. Chris Firestone. In it, Dr. Firestone uses his expertise in philosophy and worldview to bring answers to profound questions to bear on the mundane of life through personal anecdotes and family stories. Dr. Firestone is Vice President of Academic Excellence and Strategic Partnerships as well as Director of The Great Writings Honors Program at Champion Christian College in Hot Springs, Arkansas. He is Professor of Philosophy, Emeritus, and former Director of the Humanities Division at Trinity College in Trinity International University, where he taught and conducted research for over twenty-five years. Facebook: The Firestone Files YouTube: @FirestoneFiles Spotify: The Firestone Files Instagram: @TheFirestoneFiles Twitter: @FirestoneFiles TikTok: @thefirestonefiles
