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Socrates in the City

Socrates in the City
Western Civilization
Christianity
C.S. Lewis
Covid-19 Pandemic
Philosophy
Free Speech
American Exceptionalism
Beauty
Lockdowns
American History
Natural Law
Mere Natural Law
Liberty
Public Health Policy
Fraternities
Humanity
Truth
American Revolution
Political Correctness
Abraham Lincoln
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For decades, Western culture has asked, “What is my purpose?” Many have been told that meaning is subjective, truth is relative, and every grand narrative should be questioned. Yet in the midst of rising skepticism, anxiety, and the rapid growth of t... more

What if the story of the world has been told from the wrong starting point? In this episode of Socrates in the Studio, Eric Metaxas sits down with historian Peter Frankopan to discuss his groundbreaking book, The Silk Roads: A New History of the Worl... more

How do changing definitions of gender impact medical care? In this episode of Socrates Dialogues, philosopher and bestselling author Kathleen Stock joins Mary Harrington to examine one of the defining moral questions of our time: should society legal... more

What if history’s most influential figures have been misunderstood? In this special Fourth of July episode of The Revolution, Lord Andrew Roberts, Baron of Belgravia—renowned historian, professor, and bestselling biographer—joins Socrates in the City... more

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Recent Guests

Paul Anleitner
Religion and Culture Fellow at the Archbridge Institute; Cultural Theologian
Archbridge Institute
Episode: Eric Metaxas and Paul Anleitner: What is the Meaning of Life?
Peter Frankopan
Professor of Global History at Oxford University and Director of the Oxford Center for Byzantine Research
Oxford University
Episode: Eric Metaxas and Peter Frankopan: Why Was Columbus Sailing West?
Kathleen Stock
Philosophy professor and author
University of Sussex
Episode: Kathleen Stock and Mary Harrington: When Gender Ideology Became Law
Andrew Roberts
Baron Roberts of Belgravia, celebrated narrative historian and biographer
House of Lords, Cambridge/King's College Association
Episode: Eric Metaxas and Andrew Roberts: Did the Founders Lie About King George III?
Os Guinness
Author and social critic, guest on the show
Author/Thinker
Episode: Eric Metaxas and Os Guinness: Can Freedom Survive without Faith?
Mark Skousen
Financial economist, Chapman University professor, author
Chapman University
Episode: Eric Metaxas and Mark Skousen: What Turned Benjamin Franklin Into a Revolutionary?
Ira Stoll
Author of Samuel Adams, A Life
Author, Samuel Adams, A Life; former editor at New York Sun
Episode: Eric Metaxas and Ira Stoll: This Founding Father Defies Leftist Narratives
Nathaniel Philbrick
New York Times bestselling author of American history books
Author, Historian
Episode: Eric Metaxas and Nathaniel Philbrick: Washington and Arnold, Honor and Betrayal in the Revolutionary War
Spencer Klavan
Associate editor at the Claremont Review of Books; host of The Young Heretics podcast
Claremont Review of Books
Episode: Spencer Klavan and Mary Harrington: The West is Having a Crisis (Actually, Five)

Hosts

Eric Metaxas
Host of the show, known for long-form, thoughtful interviews with scholars and public intellectuals.
Mary Harrington
Co-host/guest host in dialog formats, often discussing culture, gender, and society.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 594 ratings
  • Right-wing bias

    It’s difficult when right-wing. Bias is so evident

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    United Kingdoma month ago
  • Carrie P. Boller

    From the heights of intervening John Lennox to the disgraceful way you treated Carrie

    I’m ashamed of you and expected more.

    Religious Liberty 🤯

    You may want to look those words up again

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    sweetnessfan34
    United States3 months ago
  • Great Show

    Wow, heavy heavy……Thank You Eric! ?Praying God continues to Bless You and Yours! Also praying for America 🇺🇸and President Trump 🙏🙏Retired USA SFG(A)

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    Thank You 🙏

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    Victor Croc
    United States8 months ago
  • Always excellent

    Eric is interesting, challenging and thorough every show.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ron LFP
    United Statesa year ago
  • Great Show

    Thank You Eric. Praying God continues to Bless You and Yours! Also praying for America 🇺🇸🙏🙏🙏

    Victor G Crockett. My ExWife Joy Lynn and two daughters, Sunny Glynn and Zoee Lynn, they need Jesus 🙏

    Apple Podcasts
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    ViktorGee
    United Statesa year ago

Listeners Say

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

Thoughtful, dense conversations with rigorous guests.
High-quality guests and deep dives, though pacing can vary with interruptions.
Audience is engaged, though some listeners wish for more time for guests to speak.
Polished hosts and diverse topics make for compelling, long-form debates.
Strong intellectual caliber; listeners likely appreciate nuance and citations.

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Talking Points

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Eric Metaxas and Peter Frankopan: Why Was Columbus Sailing West?
Q: What sparked your interest in Silk Roads and global history?
The host asks about the origin of the interest; Frankopan explains growing up amid Cold War framing and a desire to understand how people fit into a broader, interconnected world, which led him to study East–West linkages and long-term patterns rather than Eurocentric history.
Eric Metaxas and Jan Jekielek: Killed to Order: China’s Organ Harvesting Industry
Q: So Jan, in a nutshell, give us the short version of what this horror is that we're about to discuss.
The episode outlines a regime-wide system where populations deemed enemies are subjected to mass incarceration, dehumanization, and forced organ harvesting, supported by a sophisticated blood and tissue typing database that enables organ procurement on demand.
Eric Metaxas and Peter Giersch: Are Heaven and Hell Real?
Q: What role does literature play in understanding theology in your book?
Literature provides hermeneutic keys that illuminate biblical themes; reading Prufrock, Dante, and others reveals how cultural artifacts reflect and shape spiritual truths about heaven, hell, and judgment.
Eric Metaxas and Peter Giersch: Are Heaven and Hell Real?
Q: How did the monastery retreat in France catalyze your thinking about mortal sin and penance?
The retreat exposed the severity and seriousness of mortal sin, prompting a confrontation with fear, forgiveness, and the reality of divine judgment in a way that challenged prior comfortable assumptions.
Eric Metaxas and Peter Giersch: Are Heaven and Hell Real?
Q: What inspired you to title the book Talking of Michelangelo and frame it around death, judgment, heaven, and hell?
The title frames a literary journey that connects Michelangelo's Last Judgment with personal and theological reflections, using poetry and art as keys to unlock difficult questions about mortality and faith.

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What is Socrates in the City about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Thoughtful, long-form conversations with historians, philosophers, theologians, authors, and public commentators exploring history, culture, religion, and public life. Episodes frequently center on foundational ideas in Western thought, moral philosophy, liberty, and religious faith, often framed through biographical dives into influential figures or debates about modern society. Notable strengths include rigorous, concept-heavy discussions, a willingness to cross disciplinary boundaries, and guests who provide deep scholarly or literary insight. This show is likely to appeal to listeners who enjoy intellectually dense dialogue, classical ideas, and perspectives that challenge mainstream narratives. Potential sponsors or guests might find a... more

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Recent guests on Socrates in the City include:

1. Paul Anleitner
2. Peter Frankopan
3. Kathleen Stock
4. Andrew Roberts
5. Os Guinness
6. Mark Skousen
7. Ira Stoll
8. Nathaniel Philbrick

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