Ep. 2456 Are Our "Statesmen" Getting Worse?

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Ep. 2456 Are Our "Statesmen" Getting Worse?

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Johnny Burtka, president of the Intercollegiate Studies Institute, joins me to discuss the traditional education of a statesman in the Western world, and compare that to what we observe today. Book Discussed: Guest's Link: Sponsors: &

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Feb 24, 2024

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