Category: Media

Reality Check | Ep. 11 | Conservative Re-enchantment with Charles Coulombe

In an era where disenchantment seems to permeate every aspect of modern life, is there a way to revive the sense of wonder and connection to tradition that once defined our worldview? In this episode, Charles A. Coulombe argues that re-enchantment requires more than a superficial return to old ways.

Reality Check | Ep. 21 | The Imagination Gap: Why Education Needs Classical Foundations

Reality Check | Ep. 21 | The Imagination Gap: Why Education Needs Classical Foundations

Jan Bentz sits down with Martin Cothran, author, educator, and advocate for classical education, to explore the pressing need for a revival of classical learning in a world obsessed with technical skills.

December 20, 2024
Reality Check | Ep. 20 | Creative Minorities: The Future of Conservatives in France

Reality Check | Ep. 20 | Creative Minorities: The Future of Conservatives in France

In this episode, Jan interviews Guillaume de Thieulloy, a prominent French conservative thinker and publisher, to delve into the pressing issues facing France today.

December 13, 2024
Reality Check | Ep. 19 | Reclaiming Wonder: Why Fairy Tales Matter in a Cynical Age

Reality Check | Ep. 19 | Reclaiming Wonder: Why Fairy Tales Matter in a Cynical Age

Vigen Guroian argues that fairy tales aren’t mere escapism; they serve as vital tools for moral education, helping young minds discern good from evil.

November 28, 2024
Reality Check | Ep. 16 | The Battle for the Latin Mass: Tradition vs. Modernity in Catholic Liturgy

Reality Check | Ep. 16 | The Battle for the Latin Mass: Tradition vs. Modernity in Catholic Liturgy

In this episode, liturgical scholar Gregory DiPippo takes us deep into the intricacies of the Roman Catholic liturgy, examining the current state of the Latin Mass in light of recent Vatican policies.

November 3, 2024
Reality Check | Ep. 14 | Building a Wholesome Family: Why Modernity Fails and Tradition Prevails

Reality Check | Ep. 14 | Building a Wholesome Family: Why Modernity Fails and Tradition Prevails

As divorce rates soar and traditional values are eroded, Eduard Habsburg offers a powerful defense of large families and the vital role they play in preserving cultural and moral integrity. Drawing from his personal experiences, family anecdotes, and deep-rooted faith, he reveals how families can thrive even in a society designed to undermine them.

October 13, 2024
Reality Check | Ep. 13 | Mathematics and Reality: How Math Shapes Our Worldview

Reality Check | Ep. 13 | Mathematics and Reality: How Math Shapes Our Worldview

Professor Ravi Jain offers fresh insights into how mathematics can bridge the gap between the seen and unseen, the finite and the infinite.

October 6, 2024
Reality Check | Ep. 12 | The Power of Habit: How to Cultivate Holiness in Everyday Life

Reality Check | Ep. 12 | The Power of Habit: How to Cultivate Holiness in Everyday Life

In this episode, we are joined by Fr. Ezra Sullivan OP who discusses the significance of habits in the spiritual life, offering practical advice on how to develop virtuous routines and break free from destructive patterns.

September 29, 2024
Reality Check | Ep. 11 | Conservative Re-enchantment with Charles Coulombe

Reality Check | Ep. 11 | Conservative Re-enchantment with Charles Coulombe

In an era where disenchantment seems to permeate every aspect of modern life, is there a way to revive the sense of wonder and connection to tradition that once defined our worldview? In this episode, Charles A. Coulombe argues that re-enchantment requires more than a superficial return to old ways.

September 13, 2024
Reality Check | Ep. 10 | Navigating Wokeness and Faith in America

Reality Check | Ep. 10 | Navigating Wokeness and Faith in America

In this episode of Reality Check, Trey Dimsdale, executive director of the Center for Religion, Culture & Democracy, joins us to discuss the current state of religious freedom in the United States.

September 8, 2024
Reality Check | Ep. 9 | A Catholic Perspective on Brain Death: An Ethical Dilemma?

Reality Check | Ep. 9 | A Catholic Perspective on Brain Death: An Ethical Dilemma?

In this episode of Reality Check, we delve into the complexities of brain death and organ donation with Dr. John Di Camillo, an ethicist at the National Catholic Bioethics Center.

September 1, 2024
The Forge with Harrison Pitt | Ep. 1: <br>The Race Taboo & the Fate of White Majorities | <strong>Eric Kaufmann</strong>

The Forge with Harrison Pitt | Ep. 1: <br>The Race Taboo & the Fate of White Majorities | <strong>Eric Kaufmann</strong>

In the first episode of The Forge, Harrison Pitt sits down with best-selling author and political scientist Eric Kaufmann to discuss competing strands of liberalism, the race taboo, and the future of white majorities.

May 4, 2024
Reality Check | Ep. 2 | <strong>Ernst-Peter Fischer</strong>: Science & Mystery

Reality Check | Ep. 2 | <strong>Ernst-Peter Fischer</strong>: Science & Mystery

Jan C. Bentz talks with Ernst-Peter Fischer, historian of science, about the beauty of mystery and whether is it scientifically possible to understand the world as enchanted.

April 28, 2024