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Anchored by the Classic Learning Test

Classic Learning Test
Classical Education
Education
Catholic Education
Homeschooling
School Choice
Higher Education
Christian Education
Philosophy
Artificial Intelligence
Humanities
Education Reform
Civic Education
Classical Christian Education
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Anchored is published by the Classic Learning Test. Hosted by CLT leadership, including our CEO Jeremy Tate, Anchored features conversations with leading thinkers on issues at the intersection of education and culture. New discussions are released every Thursday. Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts.

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Latest Episodes

In this episode, Noah Tyler sits down with Dr. Ashley Berner, the co-founder and director of the Johns Hopkins Institute for Education Policy (IEP) and Associate Professor of Education. Dr. Berner talks about the importance of educational pluralism, ... more

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Today on The Anchored Podcast, Soren speaks with James Shuls, Head of the Education Liberty Branch of the Institute for Governance and Civics at Florida State University. Dr. Shuls shares his journey from disengaged public school student in Missouri ... more

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In this episode of The Anchored Podcast, Jeremy speaks with Thomas Maloney, Superintendent of Schools for the Diocese of Lansing. Thomas shares his journey from growing up in a Catholic family to leading Catholic education in Lansing, Michigan. He di... more

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On this episode of The Anchored Podcast, Soren Schwab is joined by Sam Bruce, Director of Philosophy and Education at the Prosperity Institute. Together, they discuss Sam's unique educational journey, the importance of liberal arts education, and the... more

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Recent Guests

James V. Shuls
Branch head of Educational Liberty, Institute for Governance and Civics, Florida State University
Florida State University
Episode: The History of School Choice in American Education | James Shuls
Tom Maloney
Catholic Superintendent of Lansing, Michigan
Diocese of Lansing
Episode: Revitalizing Catholic Education from Maintenance to Mission | Thomas Maloney
Sam Bruce
Director of Philosophy and Education, Prosperity Institute
Prosperity Institute
Episode: Prosperity, Hope, and Human Flourishing | Sam Bruce
Kevin Seitz
Academic Dean at Cary Christian School
Cary Christian School, Cary, North Carolina
Episode: Forming Students Through a Biblical Worldview | Kevin Seitz
Lily Abadal
Applied ethicist and educator; professor at University of South Florida
University of South Florida
Episode: Education in the Age of Artificial Intelligence | Lily Abadal
Matt Mehan
Author, Hillsdale professor, associate director of the Kirby Center for Hillsdale College in DC
Hillsdale College / Kirby Center for Hillsdale College
Episode: Rediscovering America’s Story Through Fables | Matt Mehan
Jack McPherson
Director of the Emerging Leaders Program with Convention of States
Convention of States
Episode: Building Leaders to Transform America | Jack McPherson
Lawrence W. Reed
Economist and historian, president emeritus of the Foundation for Economic Education
Foundation for Economic Education; Mackinac Center for Public Policy
Episode: Why Economic and Civic Education Matters for a Free Society | Lawrence Reed
Guillermo Dillon
Senior Consultant in the US for POLIS, the Jerusalem Institute of Languages and Humanities
POLIS Institute
Episode: Teaching Latin and Greek as Living Languages | Guillermo Dillon

Hosts

Jeremy Tate
CEO of the CLT and host seen across episodes as leading conversations on education, culture, and policy.
Soren Schwab
Regular host with deep involvement in CLT Anchored, brings context on education reform and classical education topics.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 128 ratings
  • A valuable treasure!

    So excited to listen through this series. I heard some of the newer ones and just went back to start (2020). I’m learning so much through these conversations. Really enjoying the book recommendations too. Thanks for all the work you’re doing for the educational renaissance! I’m so thankful and happy to see how much support is out there. The future is bright. <3

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    FocalTugboat
    United Statesa year ago
  • Informative

    I enjoy listening to a variety of topics related to education and classical learning. Classical education is growing in my area.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Aimee 6423
    United Statesa year ago
  • Dr. Alexander interview

    This interview by Jeremy was interesting and informative. It was nice to hear a professor from a top tier public university, UVA, discuss censorship in common sensical ways.

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    5
    41JT
    United States2 years ago
  • Great Podcast

    I appreciate this podcast doesn’t have the host and others talking over one another.

    This is a great podcast with interesting insights and great content.

    I always learn something new and I enjoy the conversation and pace of this podcast.

    Others should take note on your podcast.

    Thank you.

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    ISUALUM
    United States2 years ago
  • Better Fact Checking

    Massachusetts schools did not “ban” The Odyssey. The movement in question was advocating more diverse perspectives in literature, the complete opposite of what you imply. Choosing to move The Odyssey to other grade levels or even not include it in a curriculum is a completely different thing than a ban, like those we see from brain dead GOP governors. Kind of sounds like some both sides nonsense to help push a moral panic about “wokeness” whether you mean it to or not

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    bshaisowuevrbeoei
    United States2 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Some criticisms note contention around topics; overall quality is highly valued.
Insightful and focused discussions on education and virtue.
Listeners appreciate practical classroom ideas and book recommendations.
Episodes are seen as a hopeful take on classical education and civic renewal.
Format is clean; guests bring thoughtful perspectives without interruptions.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Revitalizing Catholic Education from Maintenance to Mission | Thomas Maloney
Q: What have been the biggest challenges in moving from a maintenance mindset to a mission-centered approach?
Challenges include balancing tradition with modernization, addressing concerns about elitism of 'classical' language, and ensuring teachers from varied backgrounds are formed in Catholic pedagogy.
Revitalizing Catholic Education from Maintenance to Mission | Thomas Maloney
Q: Tom, tell us about your background and what drew you to Catholic education in Lansing?
Tom shares growing up in a Catholic family, attending parish and Catholic schools, teaching and leading at Lansing Catholic High School for 25 years, and how those experiences shaped his commitment to Catholic education as a mission.
Education in the Age of Artificial Intelligence | Lily Abadal
Q: If you had to pick a single book that shaped you most, what would it be?
Augustine's Confessions, translated by Thomas, is cited as the single most formative book for the guest, praised for its enduring influence and emotional impact.
Education in the Age of Artificial Intelligence | Lily Abadal
Q: Tell us about some of the things you're doing in the classroom.
The guest describes a scaffolded writing approach called Drafted Scaffolded Writing for Slow Thinking, where students read primary texts in class, formulate problem statements, craft thesis statements, revise them, and map out arguments with peer review, enabling real-time dialogue and deeper thinking.
Rediscovering America’s Story Through Fables | Matt Mehan
Q: Who is the intended audience for the book, and how might schools use it?
The book is structured for multiple age groups, from nursery rhymes to mid-level fables and higher-level dialogues, enabling teachers to integrate it across curricula and foster discussions about the Declaration, the American founding, and shared virtues.

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Conversations center on education, culture, and virtue from a classical-education perspective. Guests span ethicists, historians, school leaders, and policy-minded educators who discuss how tradition, character formation, and civics intersect with modern schooling, technology, and national identity. The show often explores practical pedagogy, classroom strategies, and reform-minded ideas (e.g., classical curricula, standardized measures aligned with virtuous aims) through accessible, story-driven discussions. Noteworthy is the consistent emphasis on human judgment, moral formation, and the role of education in shaping civic virtue, with a friendly, thoughtful interview style that invites listeners to reflect on how ideas translate into scho... more

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2. Tom Maloney
3. Sam Bruce
4. Kevin Seitz
5. Lily Abadal
6. Matt Mehan
7. Jack McPherson
8. Lawrence W. Reed

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