
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.
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 587 | Founded | 10 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Society & CultureReligion & Spirituality | |||

In this episode, Dan Hugger speaks with Stephen Barrows, chief operating officer of the Acton Institute, about Bill Gate’s essay “An epochal shift: The turbulent AI era is here. The choices we make now are critical.”
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In this episode, Dan Hugger speaks with Becket senior counsel William Haun about his forthcoming book Not to Caesar but to Peter: Why the Catholic Church is a Perfect Society.
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In this episode, Dan Hugger speaks with Kevin Vallier, professor of philosophy and director of research at the Institute for American Constitutional Thought and Leadership (University of Toledo) and affiliate scholar at the Acton Institute, about wha... more
In this episode, Dan Hugger speaks with Stephanie Slade, senior editor at Reason magazine and Fellow in Liberal Studies at the Acton Institute, about her new book, Fusionism: Liberty, Virtue, and the Future of the American Right.
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Well produced and thoughtful podcast that features interviews on a wide variety of topics: culture, economics, science, theology, technology, psychology, etc. Comes from the perspective of the intelligent Christian right. Good podcast content and the length makes it easy to get through an episode during my commute.
Well produced and thoughtful podcast that features interviews on a wide variety of topics: culture, economics, science, theology, technology, psychology, etc. Comes from the perspective of the intelligent Christian right. Good podcast content and the length makes it easy to get through an episode during my commute.
Fearless in taking on controversial topics, but in a kind and thoughtful way. I love the emphasis on virtue, and the ideas on how to navigate our society and promote democracy.
There are few institutions that so faithfully promote the free and virtuous society. This podcast unpacks the big questions and tensions that surround this society.
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Acton Line consistently explores the interplay between free-market principles, virtue, religion, and public policy through conversations with scholars, policymakers, and emerging leaders. Episodes frequently center on historical foundations of liberty, approaches to poverty and social flourishing, and practical implications of Catholic social teaching in contemporary economics. A distinctive angle is the integration of faith-informed perspectives with secular policy debate, often featuring emerging leaders from the Acton Institute's programs and guests who bring deep historical or theological context to modern economic and political questions. This combination makes it useful for listeners wanting thoughtful, principled takes on economics, ... more
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Recent guests on Acton Line include:
1. Kevin Vallier
2. Stephanie Slade
3. David L. Bahnsen
4. Stephen Barrows
5. Luke Burgis
6. Joshua Sprinkle
7. Abby Burtica
8. Russell Amos Kirk
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