Best Robert Frey Podcasts (2025)

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The Role of Intent in the Pitcher-Batter Duel 1:11:50

2M ago1:11:50

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In this episode we dive into the concept of skilled intentionality with regards to the pitcher-batter interaction. We explore how intention shapes a player's behavior and performance, the importance of perceiving relevant information within the game (becoming attuned) and being calibrated is the basis for successful performance outcomes. We also di…

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EcoD Basics: Seeing Beyond The Performer-Environment Asymmetry 1:37:54

3M ago1:37:54

1:37:54

In this episode of the Finding the Edge Podcast, we explore the fundamentals of ecological dynamics and its application for baseball. We discuss the mutual relationship between athletes and their environment, the importance of variability and attunement to specifying information, and the idea of skilled intentionality. The conversation touches on p…

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Square1 Round Table: Application & Experiences 1:56:48

5M ago1:56:48

1:56:48

This episode we had on Zach Jungles, Jared Slater, and Rob Blanc on to discuss their personal experiences utilizing Square 1 with their athletes. Zach Jungles is a strength coach who has worked with athletes from the high school level to the professional level. He and Jared Slater will be teaming up to bring Square 1 to the Charleston, South Caroli…

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Applying an Ecological Approach at the D3 Level 1:55:23

5M ago1:55:23

1:55:23

On this episode we had on Kyle Dupic who recently was hired at Wartburg College as their new co-pitching coach. Kyle has spent the past 7 years coaching at the high school level. He has more recently been diving into applying an ecological approach to pitching and we had him on the podcast to discuss his coaching experience with this new approach. …

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Motor Control Restoration for Enhancing Player Development and Performance - feat Jared Slater 1:21:38

6M ago1:21:38

1:21:38

In this episode we had on Jared Slater a sports performance coach who go his BS in Exercise Science from Division II Missouri Western University, where he pitched for the Griffins. Since then he worked at TCU under Zach Dechant and most recently at Tred Athletics. Jared has recently integrated Square 1 a motor control restoration system to the work…

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Investigating MLB's New Bat Metrics | Ft Max Bay 1:26:19

10M ago1:26:19

1:26:19

In this episode we have on former guest of the show Max Bay. Max most recently worked for the Huston Astros in their R&D department. In this episode Max advocates for the use of mix effects models for gaining deeper insights for player evaluations and development.Intro music by: Muellzyhttps://soundcloud.com/muellzymusicSupport Us & Learn More Abou…

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Tackling Arm Injuries: Principles of Arm Health Part 2 - Ft Bill Miller, Tanner Pruett, & Yuji Suzuki 1:48:58

11M ago1:48:58

1:48:58

In this episode we have on Bill Miller, Tanner Pruett, and Yuji Suzuki to discuss the arm injury epidemic in baseball. The impetus for this conversation was the a podcast that Rob Gray did with Ryan Crotin which you can listen to Rob's podcast episode here ➡️ ⁠hhttps://www.youtube.com/live/IWgPTl2oAhs?si=GBEuAzC6Hle-DqcZIntro music by: Muellzyhttps…

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Tackling Arm Injuries from an Ecological Perspective Part 1 - Ft Tanner Pruett & Yuji Suzuki 1:43:54

12M ago1:43:54

1:43:54

In this episode we have on Tanner Pruett and Yuji Suzuki to discuss the arm injury epidemic in baseball. The impetus for this conversation was the a podcast that Rob Gray did with Randy Sullivan and Alan Jaeger which you can listen to Rob's podcast episode here --> https://open.spotify.com/episode/7FABPm3pDXepA5P35CI8Qy?si=7pETOZE-SBOyVn5veXzRuA In…

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S5E8: Jennifer Frey | Reviving Liberal Learning in a Pursuit of Virtue, Happiness, and Meaning of Life 34:32

1y ago34:32

34:32

In this episode, Henry Thompson and Dr. Jennifer Frey, Dean of the Honors College at the University of Tulsa, discuss the challenges and opportunities facing liberal education. She addresses the prevailing utilitarian mindset in universities, where education is often reduced to job training rather than a pursuit of truth, goodness, and beauty. Dr. …

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S5E7: Lucas Morel | Reimagining Patriotism: MLK, Frederick Douglass, and the Beloved Community 36:52

1y ago36:52

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Featuring Lucas Morel, professor of politics at Washington and Lee University. Morel delves into the complex relationship between patriotism and the experiences of Black Americans, as exemplified by the legacies of Martin Luther King Jr. and Frederick Douglass. Despite facing profound injustices and obstacles, both leaders ultimately embraced Ameri…

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S5E6: Hans Zeiger | Higher Education and Donor Impact 21:52

1y ago21:52

21:52

In this episode, we speak with Hans Zeiger, the President of the Jack Miller Center, the nationwide network of scholars and teachers. We delve into the intricate interplay of ideas, economics, and donor influence within the realm of higher education; Zeiger provides a unique perspective on challenges facing universities, from the economic pressures…

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S5E5: Robert P. George | Navigating Free Speech Challenges in the Age of Ideological Conformism 47:38

1+ y ago47:38

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Robert P. George serves as the sixth McCormick Professor of Jurisprudence and director of the James Madison Program in American Ideals and Institutions at Princeton University. Henry and George discuss respecting free speech rights on campus (and beyond) for all perspectives, distinguishing genuine free speech from incitement to violence. George ad…

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Specifying & Non Specifying Information in Batted Ball Sports with Ben Franks 1:47:52

1+ y ago1:47:52

1:47:52

In this episode we have on Ben Franks, a senior lecturer in applied coaching sciences at Oxford Brookes University. We discuss Ben's current work with cricket batters and how it can relate to baseball. Intro music by: Muellzyhttps://soundcloud.com/muellzymusicSupport Us & Learn More About Ecological Dynamics (links below)⁠Donate to Finding the Edge…

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S5E4: Zachary Shore | America’s Ethical Crossroads: Deciphering Vengeance and Virtue in History and Policy 31:34

1+ y ago31:34

31:34

Professor of History at the Naval Postgraduate School and Senior Fellow at the Institute of European Studies, University of California, Berkeley Zach Shore examines the United States' critical ethical decisions during and after the World War II. Key issues include the internment of Japanese Americans, nuclear attacks on civilians, and punitive poli…

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Developing Pitchers from an Ecological Perspective with Tanner Pruett 1:48:02

1+ y ago1:48:02

1:48:02

In this episode, we have on Tanner Pruett discusses his coaching journey and how it has evolved over time. Tanner played baseball at Modesto Junior College in CA and Crown College in MN. He began his coaching career at Starters Sports Training and went on to coach at St Cloud State University, Tread Athletics and is currently a pitching instructor …

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Reflecting on the 2023 Sport Movement Skill Conference with Garrett Baker & AJ Ferrara 1:52:05

1+ y ago1:52:05

1:52:05

In this episode, we share our thoughts on the 2023 Sport Movement Skill Conference hosted by Emergence. In our conversation, we explore the importance of discovering the ecosystem of Art and Science, where it lives and breaths within an Ecological Approach. We discuss the need for athletes to be adaptable and resourceful in dynamic sporting context…

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Cody Bellinger, Luis Arraez, and Expected Stats 1:00:57

1+ y ago1:00:57

1:00:57

This week we talk about Cody Bellinger, Luis Arraez, Expected Stats, and Weighted Runs Above Average. Intro music by: Muellzyhttps://soundcloud.com/muellzymusic Support Us & learn more about Ecological Dynamics (links below)⁠Donate to Finding the Edge:⁠⁠buymeacoffee.com/ftepod⁠⁠Ecological Dynamics ResourcesResources from Emergence a movement skill …

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S5E3: James R. Stoner | Unraveling the Tapestry of American Democracy 34:09

1+ y ago34:09

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In this episode Henry speaks with Dr. James R. Stoner, Professor and Director of the Eric Voegelin Institute in the Department of Political Science at Louisiana State University. Henry and Stoner dive into the intricate threads of constitutional history with a focus on the symbiotic relationship between British and American constitutional tradition…

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Coach Like a Farmer: Cultivating Player Development with Chad Longworth and Bill Miller 1:17:34

1+ y ago1:17:34

1:17:34

We have back on Chad Longworth and Bill Miller back on to discuss a twitter post Chad made on Coach like a Farmer. https://x.com/clongbaseball/status/1686165575007903744?s=20Check out Chad Longworth's work linked below:LinkTree: ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/clongbaseball⁠⁠Website: ⁠⁠https://chadlongworthonline.com/⁠⁠Social media: ⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠: ⁠⁠@clongbaseba…

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S5E2: John Rose | Free Speech and Viewpoint Diversity in Higher Ed 37:41

1+ y ago37:41

37:41

Henry Thompson interviews John Rose, the Associate Director of the Civil Discourse Project at The Kenan Institute for Ethics at Duke University. Henry and Rose discuss a course Rose teaches called How to Think in an Age of Political Polarization. Rose talks about intellectual virtues to model, why the most politically intolerant people are humorles…

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S5E1: Matthew Continetti | Restoring Constitutional Conservatism in America 44:11

1+ y ago44:11

44:11

Welcome to Season 5 of Keeping it Civil. We’re thrilled to have you back and promise memorable, informative, thought-provoking conversations. In this episode our host Henry Thompson sits down with a Senior Fellow at American Enterprise Institute Matthew Continetti. Besides discussing his most recent book, The Right: The Hundred-Year War for America…

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Within Failure Lies the Seeds of Future Success: Taking the Fear Out of Failure | With Chad Longworth 1:39:28

1+ y ago1:39:28

1:39:28

We have back on Chad Longworth back on to discuss a blog post he wrote Winning And Learning: Exploring The Benefits of Growth Through Losing. https://www.chadlongworth.com/blogs/player-development/winning-and-learning-exploring-the-benefits-of-growth-through-losingCheck out Chad Longworth's work linked below: LinkTree: ⁠https://linktr.ee/clongbaseb…

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S4E12: R. Shep Melnick | Higher Education in Crisis 27:55

2y ago27:55

27:55

Shep Melnick is the Thomas P. O’Neill, Jr. Professor of American Politics at Boston College and Co-chair of the Harvard Program on Constitutional Government. Henry and Shep Melnick speak about the current crisis in America's higher education, Melnick's research on Title IX, the regulation of gender equality in higher education and Melnick's latest …

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S4E11: Jenna Storey | Modern Restlessness and Quest for Virtue 27:23

2y ago27:23

27:23

Jenna Storey is a senior Fellow in the Social, Cultural and Constitutional Studies Department at the American Enterprise Institute. Henry and Jenna Storey speak about the crisis of modern liberal arts education, the restlessness of young college students and her plans for improving and reforming higher ed.…

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S4E10: Franciska Coleman | Social Regulation Of Free Speech In America 40:19

2y ago40:19

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Franciska Coleman is an Assistant Professor at the University of Wisconsin Law School. In this episode we speak about assumptions encoded in words people choose to use and why many nations around the world signed a "covenant" that addresses hate speech yet the United States never did. Coleman also discusses, among other things, the social regulatio…

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S4E9: Heather Mac Donald | Why Did Universities Abandon Their True Mission? 40:15

2+ y ago40:15

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Heather Mac Donald is the Thomas W. Smith Fellow at the Manhattan Institute and a New York Times bestselling author. In this episode Henry and Mac Donald discuss identity politics and why universities are not teaching students, among other things, how to think about ideas "in the abstract" in pursuit of evaluating neutral principles of free speech …

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Prospective Control and Analyzing Data from an Ecological Perspective with Andrew Wilson 2:18:33

2+ y ago2:18:33

2:18:33

In this episode we had on Andrew Wilson Professor at Leeds Beckett University. Major themes discussed were data collection and reporting, prospective control, and taking an Ecological approach to data analytics. Support Us & learn more about Ecological Dynamics (links below) Looking for an in-depth interactive introductory course on Ecological Dyna…

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S4E8: Winston Marshall | Former Mumford and Sons Banjo Player’s Career & Political Stance 39:35

2+ y ago39:35

39:35

Winston Marshall has had a long and successful career as a musician, most notably as a founding member of the popular folk rock band Mumford and Sons. He later made headlines by leaving the band due to his controversial political views. As Marshall embarked on a solo career, we take a look at the events that led to his departure and explore the mot…

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S4E7: Bion Bartning | Pro-Human Approach to Addressing Racism 35:00

2+ y ago35:00

35:00

Bion Bartning is an entrepreneur and investor. He is also the founder of FAIR, the Foundation Against Intolerance and Racism. Bartning talks to Henry about what prompted him to start the Foundation and FAIR’s alternative diversity training and other mechanisms put in place as a response to racism and other ideologies.…

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S4E6: Batya Ungar-Sargon | Elitism in Journalism Poses Growing Danger to American Democracy 45:22

2+ y ago45:22

45:22

Join us as Henry speaks with Batya Ungar-Sargon about her new book Bad News: How Woke Media is Undermining Democracy. Ungar-Sargon talks about how the media is silencing the middle class of America and why the interests of the lower income population are not represented in D.C. We discuss hopefulness that comes from the "goodness of the American pe…

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Integrating Exploration Back Into On-Field Performance 2:40:42

2+ y ago2:40:42

2:40:42

In this episode, we discuss the importance of being able to integrate our exploration back into getting better on the field. One of the major mistakes that many people make who go all in on exploring to become more athletic often coaches end up programming activities to explore just for the sake of exploration. We don't want them to get good at doi…

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Serious Play: Developing Skillful Movers 2:43:00

2+ y ago2:43:00

2:43:00

In this episode, we riff off of a video by Rafe Kelley from Evolve Move Play where Rafe and John Vervaeke are discussing the idea of Serious Play. We explore what it means to be a good coach and how you can utilize play to facilitate engagement, growth, and development. We also interacted with a few other video clips from Inning by Inning and Bruce…

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S4E5: Jason Nichols | Hip-Hop & Political Activism 30:51

2+ y ago30:51

30:51

In this episode Dr. Nichols, a hip-hop artist, public intellectual and academic, speaks with Henry about hip-hop as a form of public discussion and political activism, about the corrosive effect of social media on civil discourse and the legacy and influence of Bea Gaddy on Nichols' political views.By School of Civic and Economic Thought and Leadership

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Goodhart's Law: Avoiding the Pitfalls of Analytics 2:22:37

2+ y ago2:22:37

2:22:37

Goodhart's law is an important concept for coaches and analysts to keep in mind to maintain an edge when technology, data, and analytics are so pervasive in today's game. Simply following the current trends in the tech and data space may lead coaches, players, and organizations to misuse their analytics departments resulting in players underperform…

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S4E4: Jane Kamensky | Place of the American Revolution and American History in Public Discourse 39:49

2+ y ago39:49

39:49

Jane Kamensky talks about American identity in colonial time and at the time of the Revolution and whether we're equipping ourselves and our students with an understanding of the revolutionary era. Henry also discusses with Kamensky the binary of competing narratives of U.S. history and why we need to challenge it…

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How Visual Conditions Shape our Hitting Ability with Chad Longworth 2:41:06

2+ y ago2:41:06

2:41:06

This week we have Chad Longworth back on the podcast. Chad is a self-professed curiosity junkie, it is what defines him and his journey. As a coach, he believes that his playing career is completely irrelevant to helping players with their journey, other than his ability to relate as he's been there and knows how it feels. Chad is a facility owner …

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S4E3: Eric Kaufmann | Demographic Transitions, White Majority & Political Contention in Coming Decades 48:16

2+ y ago48:16

48:16

Henry speaks to Eric Kaufmann about political demography, nationalism and a mixed-race population as a future majority in America. Kaufmann discusses the dangers of suppressing opposition to immigration and why repressive tolerance is a bad idea.By School of Civic and Economic Thought and Leadership

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S4E2: Megan McArdle | Civil Discourse Online and Offline, Changing Nature of Threats to Free Speech and Self-Censorship 37:29

2+ y ago37:29

37:29

This episode covers an attack on Salman Rushdie as a “visceral and physical expression” of attempts to suppress free speech. Threats to free speech come not only from the right but the left also, McArdle argues; she calls it a distressing pullback from the values that are necessary to a liberal society.…

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S4E1: Kmele Foster | Entrepreneurship, Innovation & Freedom of Speech in Higher Education 40:44

2+ y ago40:44

40:44

Kmele Foster is a media entrepreneur and a co-founder of Freethink. Henry spoke to him about the trajectory of human innovation and what the mainstream media gets wrong about progress. They also discussed freedom of speech in higher education and Kmele Foster's critique of Black Lives Matter movement.…

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S3E12: John Tomasi | Heterodox Academy 58:11

2+ y ago58:11

58:11

This week, Josh speaks with John Tomasi of the Heterodox Academy. They discuss John’s background studying philosophy at the University of Arizona, his conception of the university as an environment for free-thinking and the teaching of leadership, the goals of the Heterodox Academy, the philosophy articulated in his book, “Free Market Fairness,” an…

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S3:E11: Michael Lind | Managerial Elite 43:04

3y ago43:04

43:04

In this conversation with the writer and public policy analyst Michael Lind, Josh and Henry discuss his book, “The New Class War: Saving Democracy From the Managerial Elite,” how elites consolidated power in the late twentieth-century, the weakness of modern political parties, the need for “countervailing power,” his argument against sending more s…

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S3:E10: Heather Wilson | Leadership and Public Service with University President and Former Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson 42:51

3y ago42:51

42:51

Heather Wilson, the current President of the University of Texas-El Paso, and former Secretary of the Air Force, has had a distinguished life in public service. In this conversation, Josh and Henry discuss her childhood desire to be a pilot, military service, experience in Congress, and the lessons she’s learned from working in higher education.…

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S3:E9: Glenn Loury | Economics, Race, and Racial Discrimination 33:00

3y ago33:00

33:00

In this conversation with Brown University economist Glenn Loury, Josh and Henry discuss his intellectual journey, the strengths of neoclassical economics, his opposition to affirmative action in higher education, and how he thinks about persistent racial disparities.By School of Civic and Economic Thought and Leadership

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S3:E8: Steven Smith | Reclaiming Patriotism in an Age of Extremes 30:26

3y ago30:26

30:26

Steven Smith is a political philosopher at Yale. His most recent book, “Reclaiming Patriotism in an Age of Extremes,” makes the case that patriotism should be restored as a guiding civic value. In discussing his book, Josh and Henry cover his notion of “enlightened patriotism,” the necessity of teaching patriotism in schools, and the challenge of b…

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Utilizing Play to Rehabbing Injuries and Staying Healthy with Jackie Wu 1:24:34

3y ago1:24:34

1:24:34

In this episode, we brought Jackie Wu on to learn more about her and her course TheraPlay which takes a games-based approach to injury rehabilitation. In addition to incorporating play to recover from injury, play is a great way to stay healthy and make you more resilient to injury. If you would like to learn more about her course please email Jack…

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S3:E7: Khalil Muhammad | Understanding the Past and Present of Race and Crime in America 40:31

3y ago40:31

40:31

The relationship between race and crime is a central part of the American story. In this week’s episode, Josh and Henry talk with Khalil Muhammad, the Ford Foundation Professor of History, Race, and Public Policy at Harvard’s Kennedy School. They discuss the contemporary uses of history in public discourse, his award-winning book, “The Condemnation…

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The Next Gen Coach: Strength & Conditioning meets Skill Development with Bill Miller 1:21:37

3y ago1:21:37

1:21:37

After a little hiatus, we're back with guest Bill Miller. Bill is unique in baseball, as he works with players both as a Strength and Conditioning Coach and Skills Coach. In our opinion, this is the future of sports coaching where the sport coach has a fundamental understanding of both strength and conditioning and motor learning principles. Topics…

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S3:E6: Andrew Sullivan | A Conversation With the Writer and Public Intellectual Andrew Sullivan 41:49

3y ago41:49

41:49

Andrew Sullivan has been a fixture in American intellectual life for over thirty years. Josh and Henry covered several topics with him, including the role of the essayist, his journey from traditional print journalism to Substack, his thoughts on the foundations of a liberal society, the potential consequences of the Supreme Court overturning Roe v…

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S3:E5: Lara Bazelon | Law Professor, Writer, and Advocate on the Criminal Justice System and Her New Book on Motherhood 30:02

3y ago30:02

30:02

Josh and Henry have a wide-ranging conversation with Lara Bazelon, the Director of the Criminal & Juvenile Justice and Racial Justice Clinics at the University of San Francisco School of Law. We discuss her thoughts on systemic racism, her work representing indigent clients, “progressive prosecutors,” and her new book on motherhood, “Ambitious Like…

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S3:E3: H.R. McMaster | Civic Education as the foundation for Strategic Confidence in American Foreign Policy 45:26

3y ago45:26

45:26

H.R. McMaster is a retired United States Army Lieutenant General who served for over thirty years, including as National Security Advisor from 2017 to 2018. Henry and Josh begin their conversation with him by discussing his background, his recent book, “Battlegrounds,” and his argument against what he calls “strategic narcissism” on the part of U.S…

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