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Socrates in the City

Socrates in the City
Christianity
Western Civilization
C.S. Lewis
Covid-19 Pandemic
Philosophy
Free Speech
Natural Law
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American Exceptionalism
Lockdowns
Technology
Artificial Intelligence
Mere Natural Law
American History
Liberty
American Revolution
Public Health Policy
Fraternities
Humanity
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In this Episode of Socrates in the City, host Eric Metaxas is joined by Martin Gurri, former CIA analyst and author of The Revolt of the Public and the Crisis of Authority in the New Millennium, to consider how the information revolution has transfor... more

What happens when the myth of human progress begins to crack? In this meeting of the minds, Socrates in the City co-contributors Mary Harrington and Joe Loconte explore the intellectual and cultural aftermath of the First World War—and the profound q... more

In this episode of The Revolution, Socrates in the City travels to the historic Conference House—the very room where General Howe, John Adams, and Benjamin Franklin once gathered to debate what might come next—to interview Andrew O’Shaughnessy. He jo... more

In this episode of Socrates Dialogues with Mary Harrington, she is joined by D.W. Pasulka, professor of religious studies and author of American Cosmic and Encounters, to explore her newest book “The Others: UFOs, AI, and the Secret Forces Guiding Hu... more

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Recent Guests

Joe Loconte
Author, educator, filmmaker and historian of C. S. Lewis and J. R. R. Tolkien
Rivendell Center
Episode: Joseph Loconte and Mary Harrington: Was the Myth of Progress Ever Really Shattered?
Andrew Jackson O'Shaughnessy
Historian of the American Revolution and professor of history at the University of Virginia
University of Virginia
Episode: Eric Metaxas and Andrew O’Shaughnessy: How Did Britain Lose America?
Diana Pasulka
Professor of Religious Studies at UNC Wilmington
UNC Wilmington
Episode: D.W. Pasulka and Mary Harrington: UFOs, AI, and the Secret Forces Guiding Human Destiny
Nigel Biggar
Lord Nigel Biggar, regius professor emeritus of moral and pastoral theology at Christ Church Oxford, author of Colonialism, A Moral Reckoning
Christ Church Oxford
Episode: Eric Metaxas and Lord Nigel Biggar: What Did the British Empire Do Right?
James Orr
Associate Professor of Philosophy of Religion, Faculty of Divinity, University of Cambridge
University of Cambridge
Episode: Eric Metaxas and James Orr: Can Classical Theism Save Modern Philosophy?
Katharine Birbalsingh
Author, educator, founder of Michaela School
Michaela School
Episode: Katharine Birbalsingh and Mary Harrington: We’ve Made Jesus Too Nice
Carrie Gress
Author of Something Wicked: Why Feminism Can't Be Fused with Christianity
Institute for Human Ecology; Ethics and Public Policy Center (Washington)
Episode: Eric Metaxas and Carrie Gress: Why Feminism is More Deadly Than Communism
John Lennox
Emeritus Professor of Mathematics at the University of Oxford; author and public speaker on science and religion
University of Oxford; Green Templeton College
Episode: Eric Metaxas and John Lennox: Preaching the Gospel Behind the Iron Curtain
Miriam Cates
Former Conservative MP, senior fellow at the Center for Social Justice, broadcaster with GB News
Center for Social Justice / GB News
Episode: Miriam Cates and Mary Harrington: Can the Birth Rate Crisis Be Fixed?

Hosts

Eric Metaxas
Host guiding the interview and questions with a focus on Christian apologetics, culture, and public life.
Mary Harrington
Co-host, writer and commentator focusing on culture, education, and social trends from a traditional perspective.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 644 ratings
  • A Beacon of Light and Hope

    In these dark days of godless insanity, Socrates in the City assures me that there is hope. There are intelligent people who believe in God and testify to that fact.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SaltandPepper63
    United States2 months ago
  • Less Eric

    More Mary!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    KGNicho
    United States4 months ago
  • Right-wing bias

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

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    TeoGeogreGrah
    United Kingdom5 months 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

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    sweetnessfan34
    United States7 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)

    Retired USPS

    Victor G Crockett. If You have any room on Your Prayer List, could You say a prayer for My ExWife Joy Lynn and two daughters, Sunny Glynn and Zoee Lynn, they need Jesus 🙏

    Thank You 🙏

    Apple Podcasts
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    Victor Croc
    United Statesa year ago

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Interviews sometimes interrupted by host; guests speak well when given the floor.
Thoughtful, substantial conversations with expert guests.
Dignified, intellectually rich discussions that explore faith and public life.
Often challenging mainstream narratives with rigorous reasoning.

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Eric Metaxas and Andrew O’Shaughnessy: How Did Britain Lose America?
Q: Why did George III take such a hard line against the colonies?
O'Shaughnessy says the King viewed the Boston Tea Party as the last straw, believed Britain had already made concessions, and came to see colonial resistance as a pretext for a bid for independence. His determination to continue the war prolonged it despite opposition from ministers and military leaders.
Eric Metaxas and Andrew O’Shaughnessy: How Did Britain Lose America?
Q: How did you come to be interested in the American Revolution?
O'Shaughnessy became curious about the historical relationship between Britain and America after his parents moved to New York and he visited them regularly. The British perspective was largely absent from his schooling and from the film 1776, prompting him to pursue the subject.
Joseph Loconte and Mary Harrington: Was the Myth of Progress Ever Really Shattered?
Q: What is the role of story in conveying truth?
Harrington says stories make truths stickier because emotionally rich, visual narratives imprint themselves in an embodied way and are easier to remember than abstractions.
Joseph Loconte and Mary Harrington: Was the Myth of Progress Ever Really Shattered?
Q: Do you think the First World War really shattered the belief in progress?
Loconte says he may have overstated the claim in his first book: the war dealt progress a severe blow, but the idea returns in each generation through technological and political utopianism.
Eric Metaxas and Lord Nigel Biggar: What Did the British Empire Do Right?
Q: Why do you think there has been such hyper-criticism of the West in recent decades?
He attributes it to a combination of leftist critique, indigenous and post-colonial lobbying, and a spiritual dimension of adherents playing the role of crusaders, which fuels a pervasive, emotionally driven critique.

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Listeners likely tune in for deep, idea-driven conversations at the intersection of faith, culture, education, and public life. Episodes commonly feature philosophers, theologians, scholars, and policy thinkers who challenge contemporary norms from a traditional or classical perspective, often tying reason, virtue, and community to current social issues. The show stands out for long-form dialogue, rigorous hosting, and a willingness to tackle controversial topics—ranging from education and family policy to AI ethics and the philosophy of meaning—via thoughtful, sometimes provocative, exchanges. This blend of intellectual rigor and principled worldview is probably what attracts listeners seeking serious, substantive discourse over quick take... more

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2. Andrew Jackson O'Shaughnessy
3. Diana Pasulka
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