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Join Anne Rathbone Bradley, Academic Director at the Fund for American Studies, as she talks with Ezequiel Vazquez-Ger, co-founder and managing partner of Seven Restaurant Group, on the challenge of doing business in a pandemic.
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Rev. Robert Sirico, president and co-founder of the Acton Institute, joined The World Over with Raymond Arroyo on EWTN to discuss the riot at the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021, and the general rise in political violence in in America. Rev. Sirico was joined for this conversation by Bill Donohue, president of the Catholic League.
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In a year that has presented new challenges, roadblocks, and stresses, who should we look to for guidance? Join Yvonne English, executive director of the Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation at Grove City College, as she discusses the vital role of innovation amidst uncertainty. English encourages us to look to entrepreneurs: innovative individuals who have been overcoming challenges and stresses since before the pandemic.
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Acton Line Podcast
The political wisdom of Shakespeare's late plays
William Shakespeare is undoubtedly one of the greatest writers of Western civilization. As we watch or read his plays, we are still able to draw applicable lessons on…
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How do we respond to Beijing’s forced-labor camps?
Forced labor camps have been embedded in Chinese politics since the birth of the People’s Republic of China. Mao Zedong created and instituted these camps to terrorize…
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Cultivating Curiosity at Acton’s 1st Annual Academic Colloquium
On Friday, October 8, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., the Acton Institute will host its First Annual Academic Colloquium on Markets & Morality. This year’s theme is “Neo-…
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Lockdowns and their disturbing effects on children
COVID-19 has impacted us in ways that will continue to affect us for generations. In this episode, I explore a very particular consequence of COVID: Children born…
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The Beatles and economics
The Beatles will go down in history as one of the most prolific music acts of all time. Their music is still played in our homes and around the world and has…
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The legitimacy of executive powers during a state of emergency
“Crisis” is a catch-all phrase used in modern rhetoric typically attached to any movement or belief that aims to point out an issue. However, it is as important as…
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A New York firefighter tells his story of 9/11
The events of 9/11 are forever etched in the hearts of all Americans. Most of us still remember exactly where we were when it happened. In this episode, Acton’s…
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Islam & Economics
In this episode, Nathan Mech, program outreach project manager here at the Acton Institute, sits down with Ali Salman, co-founder of Islam & Liberty Network, to…
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Acton Unwind Podcast
Netflix stands up to the woke mob over Dave Chappelle
This week, Eric Kohn, Sam Gregg, and Dan Hugger discuss Netflix standing up to the woke mob coming after Dave Chappelle for his new comedy special, The Closer, in…
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The revolt against COVID-19 vaccine mandates
This week, Eric Kohn, Sam Gregg, and Dylan Pahman discuss the possibility that objection to Southwest Airlines’ COVID-19 vaccine mandate was behind the cancelation of…
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J.D. Vance wants to seize the wealth to own the libs
On this week’s episode, Eric Kohn, Sam Gregg, and Michael Matheson Miller discuss U.S. Senate candidate J.D. Vance’s comments about the Ford Foundation--namely, that…
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What obligations do we have to refugees?
On this week’s episode, Eric Kohn, Dan Churchwell, and Dan Hugger discuss America’s dueling refugee crises: one on the southern border manifesting in around 14,000…
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What the Met Gala says about the state of our elites
This week, Eric Kohn, Sam Gregg, and Dan Hugger discuss what Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortes’ Met Gala tax-the-rich dress stunt says about the current state of our…
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Are we prepared for exponential technological growth?
This week, Eric Kohn, Stephen Barrows, and Dan Churchwell discuss the new vaccine mandate President Joe Biden has announced for businesses larger than 100 employees,…
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The Texas abortion law & the social responsibility of business
This week, Eric Kohn, Sam Gregg, and Stephen Barrows discuss the corporate reactions to SB 8, the new abortion law in Texas, including the pledge from the rideshare…
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We are not cogs for social engineers
This week on Acton Unwind, Sam Gregg, and special guests Dan Hugger and Michael Miller discuss the ongoing developments in Afghanistan as we approach the 31st deadline…
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Acton Vault Podcast
Capitalism vs socialism: A debate with Rev. Robert A. Sirico and Joshua Davis
On Thursday, Sept. 23, Rev. Robert A. Sirico, co-founder and president of the Acton Institute, debated Joshua Davis, executive director at the Institute for Christian…
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American Presidents: The best and the worst
What makes a president "good" or "bad"? Are historians always the best judge of such things? Or should we be getting second opinions?
In this lecture, Larry…
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What do Catholics and Protestants have in common?
Between Catholics and Protestants, the list of common beliefs, values, and practices is much longer and more substantive than the differences. (Assuming, of course,…
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An evening with G.K. Chesterton
In this episode, we are bringing you a presentation that was delivered as part of the 2014 Acton Lecture Series featuring John “Chuck” Chalberg as he plays the role of…
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Remembering 9/11 with Tony Snow
On September 11th, 2001 terrorists struck the World Trade Center in New York City and the Pentagon in Washington, D.C. A fourth hijacked airliner was crashed in a…
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A socialist attack on the family
Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse describes how the socialist ideal of equality has played an independent role in the breakdown of the family, arguing that socialism has…
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A conversation with Michael Novak
In this episode, we're bringing you a plenary session featuring a conversation with Fr. Robert Sirico and Michael Novak which was delivered as part of Acton University…
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Joel Salatin: the most famous farmer in the world
In this episode, we're bringing you a plenary speech given by Joel Salatin which was delivered as part of Acton University 2015. Salatin is a full-time, third…
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Acton Films
Poverty, Inc.
The west has made itself the protagonist of development, giving rise to a multibillion dollar poverty industry. From TOM's Shoes to international adoptions, the film challenges each of us to ask the tough question: Could I be part of the problem?
For the Life of the World: Letters to the Exiles
For the Life of the World is an entertaining film series that explores the deeper meaning of Salvation. Have you ever wondered, “What is my Salvation actually FOR?” Is it only about personal atonement, about getting to heaven, or something that comes later? Is it just to have a “friend in Jesus?”
The Birth of Freedom
The American founders said that all men are created equal and are endowed with certain unalienable rights--that among these are life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. They called this a self-evident truth. But humans are separated by enormous differences in talent and circumstance. Why would anyone believe that all men are created equal? That all should be free? That all deserve a voice in choosing their leaders? Why would any nation consider this a self-evident truth? How is freedom born?
The Call of the Entrepreneur
A merchant banker. A failing dairy farmer. A refugee from Communist China. Why do their stories matter? One risked his savings. One risked his farm. One risked his life. Because how we view entrepreneurs shapes the destinies of individuals and nations.
Acton Unwind Podcast
Netflix stands up to the woke mob over Dave Chappelle