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Acton Institute

Dedicated to the promotion of a free and virtuous society, Acton Line brings together writers, economists, religious leaders, and more to bridge the gap between good intentions and sound economics.

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48:41

Jeffrey Polet on the Philosophy of Gen. Stanley...

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2026/04/22

In this episode Dan Hugger speaks with Jeffrey Polet, professor emeritus of political science at Hope College and director of the Ford Leadership Forum at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Foundation. They discuss his review of Gen. Stanley McChrystal's book On Character: Choices That Define a Life, “The Honor of General Stanley McChrystal,” which was published at Religion & Liberty Online. The conversation explores the nature of honor, the distinction between conviction and discipline, and what

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49:02

Jason Sorens Builds a Case for Reforming American...

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2026/04/15

In this episode, Dan Hugger speaks with Jason Sorens, senior research fellow at the American Institute of Economic Research. They discuss the American housing market, the role of institutional investors in single family housing, the 21st century ROAD to Housing Act, and the path to a future of housing abundance.Subscribe to our podcasts Watch this podcast here Jason Sorens Are Institutions Buying Up Single-Family Homes? | Jason Sorens H.R.6644 - 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act National

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60:17

Molly Worthen Refines the Definition of “Charisma”

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2026/04/08

In this episode, Dan Churchwell, Acton’s director for programs and education, talks to Molly Worthen about her new book: “Spellbound: How Charisma Shaped American History from the Puritans to Donald Trump.”Subscribe to our podcasts Watch this podcast here Subscribe to our podcasts Watch this podcast here Acton Lecture Series Who Do We Trust Now? Charisma, Expertise, and the Future of Leadership | Acton Lecture Series Spellbound | Molly Worthen If you’d like to support this podcast, you can

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17:45

Acton Rundown | April 2026

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2026/04/06

This month on the Acton Rundown Dan & Mark chat about upcoming Acton events and new video content. At the Frontiers of Scholasticism: Scientific Method, Innovation, and Economic Reasoning The Christian Roots of American Liberty Essays: Rescuing Souls from the Totalitarian Temptation The Consolation of the Cross When Hitler Was a Moral Compass After the Flood in Minnesota Video content: Jordan Ballor Expounds How Christ Is King John Pinheiro on Alexander Hamilton’s and Thomas

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56:27

Daniel Darling Is Defending Christian Patriotism

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2026/04/01

In this episode Dan Hugger speaks with Daniel Darling, director of the Land Center for Cultural Engagement at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and fellow at the Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission of the Southern Baptist Convention. They discuss his latest book, In Defense of Christian Patriotism, published by Broadside Books. The conversation explores why patriotism needs defending today, why Christians are called to be patriotic, and how Christian patriotism can revitalize and

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66:41

Josh Herring Finds the Gender Theory We Need in C.S....

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2026/03/25

In this episode, Dan Hugger speaks with Josh Herring, professor of humanities and classical education at Thales College. They discuss Josh’s new book, Sons of Adam, Daughters of Eve: C.S. Lewis’s Images of Gender, published by the Davenant Institute.Is it fair to describe Lewis as a gender theorist? Why should we turn to Lewis in times of gender trouble? How does his consideration of gender diverge from contemporary gender ideology? What are the sources for Lewis’s own theory on gender? How does

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25:36

Fr. Robert Sirico and Kris Mauren on Richard DeVos

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2026/03/18

In the month of what would’ve been his 100th birthday, Acton co-founders Fr. Robert Sirico and Kris Mauren take a moment to remember an early supporter of the Acton Institute, Richard DeVos.Subscribe to our podcasts Watch this podcast here Believe! | Richard M. DeVos DeVos to Receive Faith and Freedom Award Richard M. DeVos Accepts the 2010 Faith and Freedom Award If you’d like to support this podcast, you can help by leaving a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts. If you have questions or

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55:46

Jordan Ballor Expounds How Christ Is King

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2026/03/11

In this episode, Dan Hugger speaks with Jordan J. Ballor, executive director of First Liberty’s Center for Religion, Culture & Democracy (CRCD), about his feature essay in the latest issue of Religion & Liberty, “The Upside-Down Kingdom of Jesus of Nazareth.”Subscribe to our podcasts Watch this podcast here The Upside-Down Kingdom of Jesus of Nazareth Essays on Religion, Science, and Society | Herman Bavinck Rooted & Grounded: The Church as Organism and Institution | Abraham Kuyper On Charity

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57:15

John Pinheiro on Alexander Hamilton’s and Thomas...

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2026/03/04

In this episode, Dan Hugger speaks with John Pinheiro, director of research at the Acton Institute, about his latest contribution to Law & Liberty, “A Failure of Vision,” a review of legal theorist Robert C. Hockett’s A Republic of Producers. The wide-ranging conversation touches upon the American Republic’s early history, 20th-century interpretations of it, the sorts of lessons that history can teach us, those it cannot, and the trustworthiness of non-historians attempting to do history.Subscribe

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16:55

Acton Rundown | March 2026

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2026/03/02

This month on the Acton Rundown, Dan and Mark chat about upcoming Acton events and new video content. At the Frontiers of Scholasticism: Scientific Method, Innovation, and Economic Reasoning | Giovanni Patriarca Religion & Liberty Magazine and Online: The Atoning Death of the Last Scapegoat by Fr. Elias Carr Marriage: The Free Market We Take for Granted by Clara Piano Video content: Entrepreneurship and the Economy in Uncertain Times | Acton Lecture Series Gabe Coyne and Collin Duff

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30:32

Claire Lai Is Sharing the Spiritual Strength of Her...

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2026/02/25

In this episode, Dan Hugger speaks with Claire Lai, law student and daughter of entrepreneur and pro-democracy activist Jimmy Lai, about her father’s unjust imprisonment and powerful Christian witness.⁠Subscribe to our podcasts⁠ ⁠Watch this podcast here⁠ ⁠The Hong Konger: Jimmy Lai's Extraordinary Struggle for Freedom [Full Film]⁠ ⁠Stephen Barrows Explains the Jimmy Lai Verdict⁠ ⁠Support Jimmy Lai⁠ ⁠@SupportJimmyLai⁠ ⁠Support Jimmy Lai Instagram⁠ If you’d like to support this podcast, you

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21:12

Stephen Barrows Responds to Jimmy Lai’s 20-Year...

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2026/02/18

In this episode, Dan Hugger speaks with Steve Barrows, chief operating officer of the Acton Institute, about entrepreneur and pro-democracy activist Jimmy Lai, who was recently sentenced by a Hong Kong court to 20 years in prison.Subscribe to our podcasts Watch this podcast here Jimmy Lai’s 20-Year Sentence Follows Beijing’s Playbook on Dissent | David Pierson, NY Times The Apple Daily sentences show a new era of media peril in Hong Kong | David Pierson, NY Times Jimmy Lai’s children have led

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A Message from Fr. Robert A. Sirico on the Sentencing...

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2026/02/11

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57:13

Gabe Coyne and Collin Duff Want to Build Brands that...

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2026/02/04

On today’s episode, Dan Churchwell, Acton’s director of programs and education, sits down with Stix Golf co-founders Gabe Coyne and Collin Duff to discuss entrepreneurship, product design, and building purpose-driven brands. Subscribe to our podcasts Watch this podcast here Acton Lecture Series Stix Golf Host Modern If you’d like to support this podcast, you can help by leaving a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts. If you have questions or suggestions for a future episode, you can email us

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9:16

Acton Rundown | February 2026

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2026/02/02

This month on the Acton Rundown Dan & Mark chat about upcoming Acton events and new video content. Winter 2025 Religion & Liberty: Orthodox Social Thought and the Public Square by Anne Bradley The Upside-Down Kingdom of Jesus of Nazareth by Jordan Ballor Video content: Dylan Pahman Breaks Down the History of Economic Thought Isaac Willour Is Helping Corporate America Move on from ESG Dave Hebert Rings in 2026 by Analyzing America’s Economy Noah Gould Is Finding Skeptics Finding

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57:01

Noah Gould Is Finding Skeptics Finding God

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2026/01/28

In this episode, Dan Hugger speaks with Noah Gould, Alumni and Student Programs Manager at the Acton Institute, about the shape that religion and faith in God takes for those who journey from atheism and skepticism to the Christian faith.Why are high-profile skeptics taking a fresh look at the Christian faith? Are we experiencing more general revival? What can churches do to be open to a new generation of seekers? Subscribe to our podcasts Watch this podcast here A Political Scientist

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48:49

Dave Hebert Rings in 2026 by Analyzing America’s Economy

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2026/01/21

In this episode, Dan Hugger speaks with Dave Hebert, a senior research fellow at AIER and an affiliate scholar here at the Acton Institute, about the state of the American economy, economic policy, and how American politics on both the left and the right is increasingly economically illiterate. How is the U.S. economy doing? What is the relationship between the stock market and the economy as a whole? Can politicians really make things more affordable for ordinary people? Subscribe to our

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63:38

Isaac Willour Is Helping Corporate America Move on...

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2026/01/14

In this episode, Dan Hugger speaks with Isaac Willour, an analyst at Bowyer Research, America's leading pro-fiduciary proxy consulting firm, about all things ESG, an investing principle that prioritizes environmental issues, social issues, and corporate governance.What is ESG and how does it influence corporate governance and investment? What moral responsibilities do shareholders have in corporate governance? How do large state pension funds, sovereign wealth funds, and institutional investors

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54:37

Dylan Pahman Breaks Down the History of Economic Thought

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2026/01/07

In this episode, Dan Hugger speaks with Dylan Pahman, research fellow at the Acton Institute and founder and president of the St. Nicholas Cabasilas Institute for Orthodoxy & Liberty, about his account of the history of economic thought found in his new book, The Kingdom of God and the Common Good: Orthodox Christian Social Thought (Ancient Faith, 2025).What is the Christian prehistory of economics? How do moral questions inform the work of the classical political economists? Why does modern

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9:16

Acton Rundown | January 2026

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2026/01/05

This month on the Acton Rundown Dan & Mark chat about upcoming Acton events and new video content.Winter 2025 Religion & Liberty: Why Orwell Still Matters by John Rodden Video content: Stephanie Slade Is Chronicling the New Right Peter Boettke Is Teaching the Humanistic Foundations of Austrian Economics Rev. Robert A. Sirico Responds to Jimmy Lai's Guilty Verdict #freejimmylai Stephen Barrows Explains the Jimmy Lai Verdict Acton Institute's 2025 Christmas Message Father Robert Sirico

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