Counter-University Classroom: Recent Episodes

Intercollegiate Studies Institute

Institutions of higher education are actively failing students. Instead of teaching the wisdom and complexity of the Western Tradition, they indoctrinate students with “woke” ideology. If you are a college student and you want a real education, this is the podcast for you. In the Counter-University Classroom, the Intercollegiate Studies Institute (ISI) brings you lectures, panels, and debates on the most important topics in history, philosophy, politics, and more. You’ll hear lectures on everything from Plato, Shakespeare, and John Locke to industrial policy and jurisprudence. Join ISI and reclaim your education in the Counter-University Classroom!

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Counter-University Classroom - Class 9: Is Manliness a Virtue?

In this episode... 

  • A lecture on the virtue of Manliness by renowned conservative political philosopher, Harvey Mansfield.

Links: 

  • Harvey Mansfield

Books Mentioned:

  • Manliness, Harvey C. Mansfield

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Counter-University Classroom - Class 8: The Economic Thought and Policy of Calvin Coolidge

In this episode... 

  • A lecture on the economic thought and policy of President Calvin Coolidge

Links: 

  • The Calvin Coolidge Presidential Foundation
  • The Future of American Political Economy on YouTube

Books Mentioned:

  • Autobiography of Calvin Coolidge
  • Coolidge, Amity Shlaes

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Counter-University Classroom - Class 7: Cronyism and the Administrative State

In this episode... 

  • A panel from our 2021 Future of American Political Economy Conference on Cronyism and the Administrative State. This panel was moderated by Richard Reinsch and features Julius Krein, Julia Norgaard, Josh Hammer, and Don Devine. This conference brought together thinkers from many perspectives on the right to debate the future of Political Economy in America.

Links: 

  • The Future of American Political Economy on YouTube

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In this episode... 

  • A lecture on the history of conservatism from renowned historian George Nash.

Links: 

  • George Nash

Books Mentioned:

  • The Conservative Intellectual Movement in America since 1945, George Nash
  • The Road to Serfdom, F.A. Hayek
  • The Conservative Mind, Russell Kirk

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Counter-University Classroom - Class 4: The True King: Tolkien and the Medieval

In this episode...

  • A campus lecture from Brad Birzer on “The True King: Tolkien and the Medieval.” This lecture was given for one of ISI’s on-campus societies. If you are interested in starting a campus group, go to our campus groups page.

Links:

  • J.R.R. Tolkien's Sanctifying Myth, Brad Birzer

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J.R.R. Tolkien's Sanctifying Myth: Understanding Middle-Earth

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Counter-University Classroom - Class 3: Russell Kirk on The Roots of American Order 

In this episode... 

  • A public lecture from Russell Kirk on the Roots of American Order. This lecture was given to an ISI audience in the late 1970s.

Links: 

  • Roots of American Order, Russell Kirk
  • Russell Kirk Center

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Counter-University Classroom - Class 2: Big Tech Censorship and Monopoly Power

In this episode... 

  • A panel on Big Tech Censorship and Monopoly Power featuring Rachel Bovard, Judge Glock, Jennifer Hudleston, and Zach Graves and moderated by Saagar Enjeti. This panel was held at the ISI “Future of American Political Economy” conference. This conference brought together thinkers from many perspectives on the right to debate the future of Political Economy in America.

Links: 

  • The Future of American Political Economy on YouTube

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Counter-University Classroom - Class 1: Conservatism and Friendship

In this episode... 

  • A lecture from Dr. David Corey of Baylor University at the 2021 National ISI Honors Program. The topic for this conference was "American Conservatism & The Quest for Community."

Links: 

  • Apply to the ISI Honors Program

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Counter-University Classroom - Class 5: China, Geonomics, and Great Power Competition

In this episode... 

  • A panel on China, Geonomics, and Great Power Competition. This panel features General Robert Spalding, Alan Tonelson, Doug Bandow, and Sam Gregg. The panel is moderated by Daniel McCarthy.

Links: 

  • The Future of American Political Economy on YouTube

Become a part of ISI:

  • Download the ISI App for Apple
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  • Become a Member
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  • Upcoming ISI Events