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Chasing Leviathan

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Who thinks that they can subdue Leviathan? Strength resides in its neck; dismay goes before it. It is without fear. It looks down on all who are haughty; it is king over all who are proud. These words inspired PJ Wehry to create Chasing Leviathan. Chasing Leviathan was born out of two ideals: that truth is worth pursuing but will never be subjugated, and the discipline of listening is one of the m... more

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In this episode, Ray Madoff, author of The Second Estate, breaks down how the U.S. tax code has enabled the wealthiest Americans to avoid paying their fair share, creating a modern aristocracy. She explains why understanding taxes is essential for ev... more

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What makes music more than sound? Glenn McDonald, data engineer, author of You Have Not Yet Heard Your Favorite Song, and former Spotify “genre taxonomist,” joins host PJ Wehry to explore the transformative power of music. From shaping Spotify’s genr... more

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In this episode of Chasing Leviathan, PJ sits down with Dr. Roger Chickering, Professor Emeritus of History at Georgetown University and author of The German Empire, 1871–1918. Together they unpack the rise of modern Germany, the role of Bismarck and... more

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In this episode of Chasing Leviathan, PJ and Dr. Alexander Rosenthal-Pubul discuss his book 'Crown under Law: Richard Hooker, John Locke, and the Ascent of Modern Constitutionalism.' Dr. Rosenthal-Pubul contrasts Hooker's views with those of Hobbes, ... more

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Recent Guests

Ray Madoff
Professor at Boston College Law School and author of The Second Estate: How the Tax Code Made an American Aristocracy
Boston College Law School
Episode: The Second Estate: How the Tax Code Made an American Aristocracy with Ray Madoff
Glenn McDonald
Data alchemist and author of You Have Not Yet Heard Your Favorite Song
Formerly with Spotify
Episode: Every Noise at Once: Spotify, Music Discovery, and Human Connection with Glenn McDonald
Dr. Roger Chickering
Professor Emeritus of History at Georgetown University
Georgetown University
Episode: From Bismarck to WWII: Lessons from the German Empire with Dr. Roger Chickering
Dr. Alexander Rosenthal-Pubul
Lecturer at John Hopkins Government Program
John Hopkins University
Episode: Richard Hooker, John Locke, and the Ascent of Modern Constitutionalism with Dr. Alexander Rosenthal-Pubul
Dr. Santiago Zabala
Philosopher and Research Professor of Philosophy at the Pomp and Fibro University
Pomp and Fibro University
Episode: Signs from the Future: A Philosophy of Warnings with Dr. Santiago Zabala
Dr. Michael B. Gill
Professor of Philosophy at the School of Philosophy, Psychology, and Language Sciences at the University of Edinburgh.
University of Edinburgh
Episode: A Philosophy of Beauty: Shaftesbury on Nature, Virtue, & Art with Dr. Michael B. Gill
Dr. Eric Nelson
Professor of Philosophy at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Episode: Heidegger, Daoism, & The Human Experience with Dr. Eric Nelson
Dr. Nathaniel Adishian
A scholar and author focusing on Josef Pieper's philosophical contributions.
Episode: Josef Pieper on the Spiritual Life & Human Flourishing with Dr. Nathaniel Adishian
Dr. Esther Lightcap Meek
Independent scholar and emeritus professor of philosophy at Geneva College
Geneva College
Episode: Loving to Know: Covenant Epistemology with Dr. Esther Lightcap Meek

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PJ Wehry
Host of Chasing Leviathan

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 19 ratings
  • Wide Range of Subjects, In-Depth Conversations

    I love that Chasing Leviathan brings scholars and practitioners from a wide variety of fields and is able to go deep, academically and anecdotally, in each episode. The quality of the conversation is consistently good, in large part because of PJ's (the host) ability to facilitate well-paced dialogue.

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The Second Estate: How the Tax Code Made an American Aristocracy with Ray Madoff
Q: How do we fix it?
We need to repeal the estate tax, bring the wealthy back into the income tax system, and treat inheritances as taxable income.
The Second Estate: How the Tax Code Made an American Aristocracy with Ray Madoff
Q: So Ray, tell me, why this book?
This book is a result of over 30 years of teaching in estate and gift tax planning, and it's focused on how the wealthiest Americans have been able to remove themselves from the tax system.
Every Noise at Once: Spotify, Music Discovery, and Human Connection with Glenn McDonald
Q: How does music spread connection and joy?
Music allows people to experience and appreciate different cultures and communities, acting as a bridge for empathy and understanding.
Every Noise at Once: Spotify, Music Discovery, and Human Connection with Glenn McDonald
Q: What are some of the biggest misconceptions that you're trying to correct in your book?
Many of the negative views surrounding streaming oversimplify the complexities of the industry and fail to acknowledge the cultural significance and innovations that come with it.
From Bismarck to WWII: Lessons from the German Empire with Dr. Roger Chickering
Q: What is the relationship between Prussia and Germany, and Prussia, Germany and Austria?
The emergence of a German nation-state shifted towards a Prussian-centric model post-1871, influenced by alliances and geopolitical dynamics.

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