What We Can't Not Talk About

Dec 14 2024 100 ep. 40 mins 97
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Join Austin Institute Executive Director and Director of Academic Programs Dr. Marianna Orlandi as she discusses topics that are relevant for the family and for society at large with prominent scholars and leaders in their fields. We promise that you’ll learn something and enjoy the conversations!

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From Plato to Brideshead Revisited: How Beauty Shapes Us

Dec 14 2024 50 mins  
In this episode, Dr. Orlandi sat down with Dr. Scott Roniger, Associate Professor of Philosophy at Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles, to discuss beauty, love, and faith. This time, the excuse was philosophical and literary ... all at once. Dr. Roniger, a philosophy of literature scholar, was recently the author of a paper bringing together the platonic symposium and Waugh'

On Natural Law and Why it is for Everyone, a conversation with Professor J. Budziszewski

Nov 28 2024 50 mins  
When you hear the term "Natural Law," do you ever pretend to know what people are talking about? Would you be able to explain what Natural Law is to a friend? Above all, did you know that it is "for everyone"? In this episode, we have the honor to discuss some of these eternal truths with Professor J. Budziszewski: who's not only an expert on the topic, but one of the best teachers

"The Education of the Ambitious Soul" - A Lecture by Dr. Shilo Brooks (11/8/2024)

Nov 28 2024 82 mins  
What is the proper education for young people who aspire to achieve political greatness? Can the autobiographies of the past teach us anything about our current trials, and how to overcome them? During this lecture, Dr. Shilo Brooks offers a few insights not only into these questions. He above all explores with us the reasons why, for the first time, his elective course for Princet

#97 Lost in the Chaos: Immanence, Despair, Hope with Dr. R. J. Snell

May 13 2024 54 mins  
In this episode of "What We Can't Talk About," Dr. Orlandi is joined by Dr. RJ Snell, Director of Academic Programs at the Witherspoon Institute, a sister organization of the Austin Institute. They delve into Snell's new book, "Lost in the Chaos: Immanence, Despair, Hope," which tackles the challenges of contemporary life in Western democracies, addressing decadence, disorder, and

The Toxic War on Masculinity with Professor Nancy Pearcey

Apr 13 2024 46 mins  
In this episode, Professor Nancy Pearcey joins Dr. Orlandi for an engaging discussion on her best-selling book, "The Toxic War on Masculinity." Tune in to explore how the true essence of masculinity has been distorted and perverted throughout history, starting from the Industrial Revolution to the current portrayals in today's news and media. They delve into Professor Pearcey's mot

S4 E9 Religious Freedom with Professor Andrea Pin

Mar 08 2024 43 mins  
Dr. Andrea Pin, esteemed author and professor at the University of Padova joins Dr. Orlandi on our podcast. In this engaging session, Professor Pin answers Dr. Orlandi's questions about the intricate relationship between religious freedom, and other fundamental rights. Together they remind us that the history of human rights is much older than we traditionally believe. To hear mor

S4 E8 Mental and Physical Chastity in the 21st century with Jason Evert

Feb 23 2024 30 mins  
Renowned author and public speaker Jason Evert engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Dr. Orlandi, delving deep into the discourse surrounding the concept of chastity in the modern age. This compelling exchange unfolds as they explore the dimensions of chastity, addressing not only its physical implications but also delving into the intricate realms of its mental aspects.

S4 E7 Battling Censorship with Dr. Aaron Kheriaty

Jan 15 2024 62 mins  
Dr. Aaron Kheriaty, the renowned physician who is among the plaintiffs in the soon-to-be supreme court case, Missouri v. Biden, and author of “The New Abnormal”, speaks with our very own Dr. Marianna Orlandi. In this episode, Dr. Kheriaty and Dr. Orlandi go deep into the history of censorship during the pandemic, the limits and dangers of social media, and more. Visit Dr. Aaro

What Guareschi Can Teach us About our Ideologized World with Author Piers Dudgeon

Dec 15 2023 49 mins  
Ever heard of Don Camillo and his "Little World?" If not, it is time to tune in! In this episode, Piers Dudgeon, author and publisher, joins our very own Dr. Marianna Orlandi to discuss the tales of post-war Italian Catholic priest, Don Camillo, and his dealings with the town's mayor, the communist Peppone. Beyond that, they discuss the ways in which their author, the Italian novel

S4 E5: How Cities and Buildings Affect our Flourishing with Philip Bess

Nov 06 2023 60 mins  
Professor Philip Bess, a distinguished professor of architecture at The University of Notre Dame, joins our very own Dr. Marianna Orlandi to discuss the natural law embedded in our cities. Professor Philip Bess and Dr. Marianna Orlandi explore the importance of the beauty, design, and function of cities and how the way we plan our cities and build our buildings impacts us. They tal