Vital Remnants
20 years after the publication of Vital Remnants: America’s Founding and the Western Tradition, a book that set out to help America remember her vital roots in the western tradition, Dr. Gary L. Gregg II takes up the title of Vital Remnants once more to continue the mission of serving the future by remembering, thinking about, and learning from the great thinkers of the past. Join Dr. Gregg as he guides listeners through some of the most important texts in human history. Whether you are looking for help in reaching a long abandoned reading goal and continuing your life-long learning, or looking for leadership and life lessons from something deeper than the latest self-help book, Gregg brings a quarter of a century's worth of experience teaching leadership to help you along the way. Vital Remnants from our shared past await to inspire, encourage, and teach us today just as they changed the world we have inherited. Subscribe to our newsletter and receive McConnell Center updates directly in your mailbox: https://confirmsubscription.com/h/r/C970CD2C3514492B Download Dr. Gregg's Guide to The Prince here: http://louisville.edu/mcconnellcenter/programs/military/meditations/greggs-leadership-guide-to-the-prince/at_download/file Download Dr. Gregg's Guide to The Republic here: http://louisville.edu/mcconnellcenter/programs/military/meditations/greggs-reading-guide-to-thinking-with-plato/at_download/file Please share any thoughts, questions, comments, or concerns with us via email at connor.tracy@louisville.edu
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6.17 Alexis de Tocqueville’s Democracy in America | Final Thoughts
05/13/2024
6.17 Alexis de Tocqueville’s Democracy in America | Final Thoughts
Vital Remnants, a production of the McConnell Center at the University of Louisville, walks you through great texts in human history. This season, join your host - the Center’s Director, Dr. Gary L. Gregg - as he leads an exploration of Alexis de Tocqueville’s Democracy in America. For this episode, Gary reflects back on all of the ground covered this season and offers his closing reflections. "Tocqueville's America - and Ours" is the McConnell Center's 2023-2024 programming, focused on studying Alexis de Tocqueville's 19th century work, "Democracy in America." Long considered a classic consideration of the origins, evolution, and future of democratic self-governance in America, we seek to read, understand, and examine Tocqueville's analysis and its implications for the United States today. Founded in 1991, the non-partisan McConnell Center at the University of Louisville seeks to identify, recruit and nurture Kentucky's next generation of great leaders. Our core principles—leadership, scholarship and service—guide us as we (1) prepare top undergraduate students to become future leaders; (2) offer civic education programs for teachers, students and the public; and (3) conduct strategic leadership development for the U.S. Army. Find out more about this season: And learn more regarding the work of The McConnell Center:
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6.16 Alexis de Tocqueville’s Democracy in America | A Fortnight in the Wilderness
05/07/2024
6.16 Alexis de Tocqueville’s Democracy in America | A Fortnight in the Wilderness
Vital Remnants, a production of the McConnell Center at the University of Louisville, walks you through great texts in human history. This season, join your host - the Center’s Director, Dr. Gary L. Gregg - as he leads an exploration of Alexis de Tocqueville’s Democracy in America. For this episode, Gary's co-host, Dr. John Wilsey is joined by author Amy H. Sturgis, faculty member at Signum University with a Ph.D. in Intellectual History who specializes in Gothic and Indigenous America Studies. Together they explore Tocqueville's stand-alone work, A Fortnight in the Wilderness. "Tocqueville's America - and Ours" is the McConnell Center's 2023-2024 programming, focused on studying Alexis de Tocqueville's 19th century work, "Democracy in America." Long considered a classic consideration of the origins, evolution, and future of democratic self-governance in America, we seek to read, understand, and examine Tocqueville's analysis and its implications for the United States today. Founded in 1991, the non-partisan McConnell Center at the University of Louisville seeks to identify, recruit and nurture Kentucky's next generation of great leaders. Our core principles—leadership, scholarship and service—guide us as we (1) prepare top undergraduate students to become future leaders; (2) offer civic education programs for teachers, students and the public; and (3) conduct strategic leadership development for the U.S. Army. Find out more about this season: And learn more regarding the work of The McConnell Center:
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6.15 Alexis de Tocqueville’s Democracy in America | Equality and Free Institutions
04/22/2024
6.15 Alexis de Tocqueville’s Democracy in America | Equality and Free Institutions
Vital Remnants, a production of the McConnell Center at the University of Louisville, walks you through great texts in human history. This season, join your host - the Center’s Director, Dr. Gary L. Gregg - as he leads an exploration of Alexis de Tocqueville’s Democracy in America. For this episode, Gary's co-host, Dr. John Wilsey is joined by Dr. Sara Henary from Missouri State University to explore the final sections of Tocqueville’s work. "Tocqueville's America - and Ours" is the McConnell Center's 2023-2024 programming, focused on studying Alexis de Tocqueville's 19th century work, "Democracy in America." Long considered a classic consideration of the origins, evolution, and future of democratic self-governance in America, we seek to read, understand, and examine Tocqueville's analysis and its implications for the United States today. Founded in 1991, the non-partisan McConnell Center at the University of Louisville seeks to identify, recruit and nurture Kentucky's next generation of great leaders. Our core principles—leadership, scholarship and service—guide us as we (1) prepare top undergraduate students to become future leaders; (2) offer civic education programs for teachers, students and the public; and (3) conduct strategic leadership development for the U.S. Army. Find out more about this season: And learn more regarding the work of The McConnell Center:
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6.14 Alexis de Tocqueville’s Democracy in America | Honor, Patriotism & Pugnacity
04/04/2024
6.14 Alexis de Tocqueville’s Democracy in America | Honor, Patriotism & Pugnacity
Vital Remnants, a production of the McConnell Center at the University of Louisville, walks you through great texts in human history. This season, join your host - the Center’s Director, Dr. Gary L. Gregg - as he leads an exploration of Alexis de Tocqueville’s Democracy in America. For this episode, Gary's co-host, Dr. John Wilsey, explores the themes of honor, patriotism & pugnacity within Tocqueville’s work while examining the ways in which America has changed since the 19th Century and the many ways in which things have stayed consistent. "Tocqueville's America - and Ours" is the McConnell Center's 2023-2024 programming, focused on studying Alexis de Tocqueville's 19th century work, "Democracy in America." Long considered a classic consideration of the origins, evolution, and future of democratic self-governance in America, we seek to read, understand, and examine Tocqueville's analysis and its implications for the United States today. Founded in 1991, the non-partisan McConnell Center at the University of Louisville seeks to identify, recruit and nurture Kentucky's next generation of great leaders. Our core principles—leadership, scholarship and service—guide us as we (1) prepare top undergraduate students to become future leaders; (2) offer civic education programs for teachers, students and the public; and (3) conduct strategic leadership development for the U.S. Army. Find out more about this season: And learn more regarding the work of The McConnell Center:
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6.13 Alexis de Tocqueville’s Democracy in America | Family and the Role of Women
04/02/2024
6.13 Alexis de Tocqueville’s Democracy in America | Family and the Role of Women
Vital Remnants, a production of the McConnell Center at the University of Louisville, walks you through great texts in human history. This season, join your host - the Center’s Director, Dr. Gary L. Gregg - as he leads an exploration of Alexis de Tocqueville’s Democracy in America. For this episode, Gary's co-host, Dr. John Wilsey, welcomes McConnell Scholar Kathleen Price to join him for a discussion exploring how Tocqueville observed the roles of women inside and apart from the function of family in 19th century America. "Tocqueville's America - and Ours" is the McConnell Center's 2023-2024 programming, focused on studying Alexis de Tocqueville's 19th century work, "Democracy in America." Long considered a classic consideration of the origins, evolution, and future of democratic self-governance in America, we seek to read, understand, and examine Tocqueville's analysis and its implications for the United States today. Founded in 1991, the non-partisan McConnell Center at the University of Louisville seeks to identify, recruit and nurture Kentucky's next generation of great leaders. Our core principles—leadership, scholarship and service—guide us as we (1) prepare top undergraduate students to become future leaders; (2) offer civic education programs for teachers, students and the public; and (3) conduct strategic leadership development for the U.S. Army. Find out more about this season: And learn more regarding the work of The McConnell Center:
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6.12 Alexis de Tocqueville’s Democracy in America | Sanity, Religion & Politics
03/06/2024
6.12 Alexis de Tocqueville’s Democracy in America | Sanity, Religion & Politics
Vital Remnants, a production of the McConnell Center at the University of Louisville, walks you through great texts in human history. This season, join your host - the Center’s Director, Dr. Gary L. Gregg - as he leads an exploration of Alexis de Tocqueville’s Democracy in America. For this episode, Gary'explores Tocqueville's feelings towards the ideas of sanity and mental health, along with the intersection of religion and politics in America. "Tocqueville's America - and Ours" is the McConnell Center's 2023-2024 programming, focused on studying Alexis de Tocqueville's 19th century work, "Democracy in America." Long considered a classic consideration of the origins, evolution, and future of democratic self-governance in America, we seek to read, understand, and examine Tocqueville's analysis and its implications for the United States today. Founded in 1991, the non-partisan McConnell Center at the University of Louisville seeks to identify, recruit and nurture Kentucky's next generation of great leaders. Our core principles—leadership, scholarship and service—guide us as we (1) prepare top undergraduate students to become future leaders; (2) offer civic education programs for teachers, students and the public; and (3) conduct strategic leadership development for the U.S. Army. Find out more about this season: And learn more regarding the work of The McConnell Center:
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6.11 Alexis de Tocqueville’s Democracy in America | Spiritualism and Work
02/28/2024
6.11 Alexis de Tocqueville’s Democracy in America | Spiritualism and Work
Vital Remnants, a production of the McConnell Center at the University of Louisville, walks you through great texts in human history. This season, join your host - the Center’s Director, Dr. Gary L. Gregg - as he leads an exploration of Alexis de Tocqueville’s Democracy in America. For this episode, Gary's co-host, Dr. John Wilsey, welcomes , the Executive Director of the Center for Religion, Culture & Democracy, to join him for a discussion exploring how Tocqueville felt towards the ideas of spiritualism and work in America. "Tocqueville's America - and Ours" is the McConnell Center's 2023-2024 programming, focused on studying Alexis de Tocqueville's 19th century work, "Democracy in America." Long considered a classic consideration of the origins, evolution, and future of democratic self-governance in America, we seek to read, understand, and examine Tocqueville's analysis and its implications for the United States today. Founded in 1991, the non-partisan McConnell Center at the University of Louisville seeks to identify, recruit and nurture Kentucky's next generation of great leaders. Our core principles—leadership, scholarship and service—guide us as we (1) prepare top undergraduate students to become future leaders; (2) offer civic education programs for teachers, students and the public; and (3) conduct strategic leadership development for the U.S. Army. Find out more about this season: And learn more regarding the work of The McConnell Center:
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6.10 Alexis de Tocqueville’s Democracy in America | Associations and Self Interest
02/20/2024
6.10 Alexis de Tocqueville’s Democracy in America | Associations and Self Interest
Vital Remnants, a production of the McConnell Center at the University of Louisville, walks you through great texts in human history. This season, join your host - the Center’s Director, Dr. Gary L. Gregg - as he leads an exploration of Alexis de Tocqueville’s Democracy in America. For this episode, Gary's co-host, Dr. John Wilsey, welcomes McConnell Scholar Riley Maddox to join him for a discussion exploring how Tocqueville felt towards the ideas of association and self-interest in America. "Tocqueville's America - and Ours" is the McConnell Center's 2023-2024 programming, focused on studying Alexis de Tocqueville's 19th century work, "Democracy in America." Long considered a classic consideration of the origins, evolution, and future of democratic self-governance in America, we seek to read, understand, and examine Tocqueville's analysis and its implications for the United States today. Founded in 1991, the non-partisan McConnell Center at the University of Louisville seeks to identify, recruit and nurture Kentucky's next generation of great leaders. Our core principles—leadership, scholarship and service—guide us as we (1) prepare top undergraduate students to become future leaders; (2) offer civic education programs for teachers, students and the public; and (3) conduct strategic leadership development for the U.S. Army. Find out more about this season: And learn more regarding the work of The McConnell Center:
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6.9 Alexis de Tocqueville’s Democracy in America | Is There an American Mind?
02/12/2024
6.9 Alexis de Tocqueville’s Democracy in America | Is There an American Mind?
Vital Remnants, a production of the McConnell Center at the University of Louisville, walks you through great texts in human history. This season, join your host - the Center’s Director, Dr. Gary L. Gregg - as he leads an exploration of Alexis de Tocqueville’s Democracy in America. For this episode, Gary's co-host, Dr. John Wilsey, explores the theme of what Tocqueville believed defined a mindset as specifically "American." "Tocqueville's America - and Ours" is the McConnell Center's 2023-2024 programming, focused on studying Alexis de Tocqueville's 19th century work, "Democracy in America." Long considered a classic consideration of the origins, evolution, and future of democratic self-governance in America, we seek to read, understand, and examine Tocqueville's analysis and its implications for the United States today. Founded in 1991, the non-partisan McConnell Center at the University of Louisville seeks to identify, recruit and nurture Kentucky's next generation of great leaders. Our core principles—leadership, scholarship and service—guide us as we (1) prepare top undergraduate students to become future leaders; (2) offer civic education programs for teachers, students and the public; and (3) conduct strategic leadership development for the U.S. Army. Find out more about this season: And learn more regarding the work of The McConnell Center:
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6.8 Alexis de Tocqueville’s Democracy in America | Prescient Mind
12/11/2023
6.8 Alexis de Tocqueville’s Democracy in America | Prescient Mind
Vital Remnants, a production of the McConnell Center at the University of Louisville, walks you through great texts in human history. This season, join your host - the Center’s Director, Dr. Gary L. Gregg - as he leads an exploration of Alexis de Tocqueville’s Democracy in America. For this episode, Gary explores the theme of "prescient mind." "Tocqueville's America - and Ours" is the McConnell Center's 2023-2024 programming, focused on studying Alexis de Tocqueville's 19th century work, "Democracy in America." Long considered a classic consideration of the origins, evolution, and future of democratic self-governance in America, we seek to read, understand, and examine Tocqueville's analysis and its implications for the United States today. Founded in 1991, the non-partisan McConnell Center at the University of Louisville seeks to identify, recruit and nurture Kentucky's next generation of great leaders. Our core principles—leadership, scholarship and service—guide us as we (1) prepare top undergraduate students to become future leaders; (2) offer civic education programs for teachers, students and the public; and (3) conduct strategic leadership development for the U.S. Army. Find out more about this season: And learn more regarding the work of The McConnell Center:
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6.7 Alexis de Tocqueville’s Democracy in America | Religion and Race
12/11/2023
6.7 Alexis de Tocqueville’s Democracy in America | Religion and Race
Vital Remnants, a production of the McConnell Center at the University of Louisville, walks you through great texts in human history. This season, join your hosts - the Center’s Director, Dr. Gary L. Gregg and Dr. John Wilsey - as they lead an exploration of Alexis de Tocqueville’s Democracy in America. For this episode, Dr. John Wilsey explores the theme of "religion and race." "Tocqueville's America - and Ours" is the McConnell Center's 2023-2024 programming, focused on studying Alexis de Tocqueville's 19th century work, "Democracy in America." Long considered a classic consideration of the origins, evolution, and future of democratic self-governance in America, we seek to read, understand, and examine Tocqueville's analysis and its implications for the United States today. Founded in 1991, the non-partisan McConnell Center at the University of Louisville seeks to identify, recruit and nurture Kentucky's next generation of great leaders. Our core principles—leadership, scholarship and service—guide us as we (1) prepare top undergraduate students to become future leaders; (2) offer civic education programs for teachers, students and the public; and (3) conduct strategic leadership development for the U.S. Army. Find out more about this season: And learn more regarding the work of The McConnell Center:
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6.6 Alexis de Tocqueville’s Democracy in America | The Dangerous Majority
11/06/2023
6.6 Alexis de Tocqueville’s Democracy in America | The Dangerous Majority
Vital Remnants, a production of the McConnell Center at the University of Louisville, walks you through great texts in human history. This season, join your host - the Center’s Director, Dr. Gary L. Gregg - as he leads an exploration of Alexis de Tocqueville’s Democracy in America. For this episode, Gary explores the theme of "the dangerous majority." "Tocqueville's America - and Ours" is the McConnell Center's 2023-2024 programming, focused on studying Alexis de Tocqueville's 19th century work, "Democracy in America." Long considered a classic consideration of the origins, evolution, and future of democratic self-governance in America, we seek to read, understand, and examine Tocqueville's analysis and its implications for the United States today. Founded in 1991, the non-partisan McConnell Center at the University of Louisville seeks to identify, recruit and nurture Kentucky's next generation of great leaders. Our core principles—leadership, scholarship and service—guide us as we (1) prepare top undergraduate students to become future leaders; (2) offer civic education programs for teachers, students and the public; and (3) conduct strategic leadership development for the U.S. Army. Find out more about this season: And learn more regarding the work of The McConnell Center:
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6.5 Alexis de Tocqueville’s Democracy in America | The Press
10/31/2023
6.5 Alexis de Tocqueville’s Democracy in America | The Press
Vital Remnants, a production of the McConnell Center at the University of Louisville, walks you through great texts in human history. This season, join your host - the Center’s Director, Dr. Gary L. Gregg - as he leads an exploration of Alexis de Tocqueville’s Democracy in America. For this episode, Gary welcomes John Wilsey, PhD, to discuss the theme of "the press." "Tocqueville's America - and Ours" is the McConnell Center's 2023-2024 programming, focused on studying Alexis de Tocqueville's 19th century work, "Democracy in America." Long considered a classic consideration of the origins, evolution, and future of democratic self-governance in America, we seek to read, understand, and examine Tocqueville's analysis and its implications for the United States today. Founded in 1991, the non-partisan McConnell Center at the University of Louisville seeks to identify, recruit and nurture Kentucky's next generation of great leaders. Our core principles—leadership, scholarship and service—guide us as we (1) prepare top undergraduate students to become future leaders; (2) offer civic education programs for teachers, students and the public; and (3) conduct strategic leadership development for the U.S. Army. Find out more about this season: And learn more regarding the work of The McConnell Center:
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6.4 Alexis de Tocqueville’s Democracy in America | The Judiciary
10/24/2023
6.4 Alexis de Tocqueville’s Democracy in America | The Judiciary
Vital Remnants, a production of the McConnell Center at the University of Louisville, walks you through great texts in human history. This season, join your host - the Center’s Director, Dr. Gary L. Gregg - as he leads an exploration of Alexis de Tocqueville’s Democracy in America. For this episode, Gary welcomes John Wilsey, PhD, to discuss Chapter 6 and the theme of "judicial power." "Tocqueville's America - and Ours" is the McConnell Center's 2023-2024 programming, focused on studying Alexis de Tocqueville's 19th century work, "Democracy in America." Long considered a classic consideration of the origins, evolution, and future of democratic self-governance in America, we seek to read, understand, and examine Tocqueville's analysis and its implications for the United States today. Founded in 1991, the non-partisan McConnell Center at the University of Louisville seeks to identify, recruit and nurture Kentucky's next generation of great leaders. Our core principles—leadership, scholarship and service—guide us as we (1) prepare top undergraduate students to become future leaders; (2) offer civic education programs for teachers, students and the public; and (3) conduct strategic leadership development for the U.S. Army. Find out more about this season: And learn more regarding the work of The McConnell Center:
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6.3 Alexis de Tocqueville’s Democracy in America | Townships
10/06/2023
6.3 Alexis de Tocqueville’s Democracy in America | Townships
Vital Remnants, a production of the McConnell Center at the University of Louisville, walks you through great texts in human history. This season, join your host - the Center’s Director, Dr. Gary L. Gregg - as he leads an exploration of Alexis de Tocqueville’s Democracy in America. For this episode, Gary welcomes John Wilsey, PhD, to discuss Chapter 5 and the theme of "townships." "Tocqueville's America - and Ours" is the McConnell Center's 2023-2024 programming, focused on studying Alexis de Tocqueville's 19th century work, "Democracy in America." Long considered a classic consideration of the origins, evolution, and future of democratic self-governance in America, we seek to read, understand, and examine Tocqueville's analysis and its implications for the United States today. Founded in 1991, the non-partisan McConnell Center at the University of Louisville seeks to identify, recruit and nurture Kentucky's next generation of great leaders. Our core principles—leadership, scholarship and service—guide us as we (1) prepare top undergraduate students to become future leaders; (2) offer civic education programs for teachers, students and the public; and (3) conduct strategic leadership development for the U.S. Army. Find out more about this season: And learn more regarding the work of The McConnell Center:
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6.2 Alexis de Tocqueville’s Democracy in America | Getting Going
10/05/2023
6.2 Alexis de Tocqueville’s Democracy in America | Getting Going
Vital Remnants, a production of the McConnell Center at the University of Louisville, walks you through great texts in human history. This season, join your host - the Center’s Director, Dr. Gary L. Gregg - as he leads an exploration of Alexis de Tocqueville’s Democracy in America. In this episode, Dr. Gregg starts the journey into what is considered one of the greatest books on democracy ever composed. Find out more about this season: And learn more regarding the work of The McConnell Center:
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6.1 Alexis de Tocqueville in Space and Time
10/04/2023
6.1 Alexis de Tocqueville in Space and Time
Vital Remnants, a production of the McConnell Center at the University of Louisville, walks you through great texts in human history. This season, join your host - the Center’s Director, Dr. Gary L. Gregg - as he leads an exploration of Alexis de Tocqueville’s Democracy in America. For this episode, Gary welcomes John Wilsey, PhD, to deliver a lecture titled "Alexis de Tocqueville in Space and Time." Dr. Wilsey, associate professor of church history and philosophy at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, speaks as part of the "Tocqueville's America - and Ours" series. "Tocqueville's America - and Ours" is the McConnell Center's 2023-2024 programming, focused on studying Alexis de Tocqueville's 19th century work, "Democracy in America." Long considered a classic consideration of the origins, evolution, and future of democratic self-governance in America, we seek to read, understand, and examine Tocqueville's analysis and its implications for the United States today. Founded in 1991, the non-partisan McConnell Center at the University of Louisville seeks to identify, recruit and nurture Kentucky's next generation of great leaders. Our core principles—leadership, scholarship and service—guide us as we (1) prepare top undergraduate students to become future leaders; (2) offer civic education programs for teachers, students and the public; and (3) conduct strategic leadership development for the U.S. Army. Find out more about this season: And learn more regarding the work of The McConnell Center:
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5.12 The Roots of American Order | Contending Against Disorder with Dr. Richard Gamble
07/01/2022
5.12 The Roots of American Order | Contending Against Disorder with Dr. Richard Gamble
In this final episode of Season 5, McConnell Center Director Dr. Gary Gregg and , Anna Margaret Ross Alexander Chair in History and Politics at Hillsdale College, discuss Russell Kirk's use of the term "membership," his storytelling, and the three great figures he includes in his final chapter of The Roots of American Order. Corresponding Reading Chapter 12, pp. 441-477 of Russell Kirk, The Roots of American Order Important Links Download the corresponding reading guide to The Roots of American Order Learn more about The Roots of American Order at and receive McConnell Center updates directly in your mailbox McConnell Center Podcast, "" This podcast is a production of the McConnell Center at the University of Louisville. For more information, including upcoming events, please visit us online at mcconnellcenter.org or on social media at: Facebook: @mcconnellcenter Instagram: @ulmcenter Twitter: @ULmCenter Contributors Host: Dr. Gary L. Gregg II, McConnell Center Director Guest: Dr. Richard Gamble, Hillsdale College Producer and Editor: Will Randolph, McConnell Scholar
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5.11 The Roots of American Order | The Declaration and the Constitution with Dr. Michael Federici
06/01/2022
5.11 The Roots of American Order | The Declaration and the Constitution with Dr. Michael Federici
McConnell Center Director Dr. Gary Gregg and , Professor of Political Science and Chair of the Department of Political Science and International Relations at Middle Tennessee State University, explore the two foundational documents of the American founding period and discuss the nature of America's political order. Corresponding Reading Chapter 11, pp. 393-440 of Russell Kirk, The Roots of American Order Important Links Download the corresponding reading guide to The Roots of American Order Learn more about The Roots of American Order at and receive McConnell Center updates directly in your mailbox Pauline Maier, Michael P. Federici, This podcast is a production of the McConnell Center at the University of Louisville. For more information, including upcoming events, please visit us online at mcconnellcenter.org or on social media at: Facebook: @mcconnellcenter Instagram: @ulmcenter Twitter: @ULmCenter Contributors Host: Dr. Gary L. Gregg II, McConnell Center Director Guest: Dr. Michael Federici, Middle Tennessee State University Producer and Editor: Will Randolph, McConnell Scholar
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5.10 The Roots of American Order | Eighteenth-Century Intellects with Dr. Khalil Habib
05/02/2022
5.10 The Roots of American Order | Eighteenth-Century Intellects with Dr. Khalil Habib
McConnell Center Director Dr. Gary Gregg and , Associate Professor of Politics at Hillsdale College, explore four of the leading intellects of the Eighteenth Century who influenced American Order: Baron de Montesquieu, Edmund Burke, William Blackstone, and David Hume. Corresponding Reading Chapter 10, pp. 347-391 of Russell Kirk, The Roots of American Order Important Links Download the corresponding reading guide to The Roots of American Order Learn more about The Roots of American Order at and receive McConnell Center updates directly in your mailbox Russell Kirk, This podcast is a production of the McConnell Center at the University of Louisville. For more information, including upcoming events, please visit us online at mcconnellcenter.org or on social media at: Facebook: @mcconnellcenter Instagram: @ulmcenter Twitter: @ULmCenter Contributors Host: Dr. Gary L. Gregg II, McConnell Center Director Guest: Dr. Khalil Habib, Hillsdale College Producer and Editor: Will Randolph, McConnell Scholar
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5.9 The Roots of American Order | The Colonial Order with Dr. Thomas Mackey
04/05/2022
5.9 The Roots of American Order | The Colonial Order with Dr. Thomas Mackey
McConnell Center Director Dr. Gary Gregg and , Professor of History at the University of Louisville, explore the history of colonial America and provide context for Kirk's chapter on the period. Corresponding Reading Chapter 9, pp. 301-345 of Russell Kirk, The Roots of American Order Important Links Download the corresponding reading guide to The Roots of American Order Learn more about The Roots of American Order at and receive McConnell Center updates directly in your mailbox Additional Resources Bernard Bailyn, Gordon Wood, Jack Greene, Jack Rakove Pauline Maier Mary Beth Norton, Richard B. Bernstein Peter C. Hoffer Alan S. Taylor John P. Demos Timothy H. Breen Fred Anderson This podcast is a production of the McConnell Center at the University of Louisville. For more information, including upcoming events, please visit us online at mcconnellcenter.org or on social media at: Facebook: @mcconnellcenter Instagram: @ulmcenter Twitter: @ULmCenter Contributors Host: Dr. Gary L. Gregg II, McConnell Center Director Guest: Dr. Thomas Mackey, University of Louisville Producer and Editor: Will Randolph, McConnell Scholar
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5.8 The Roots of American Order | The Constitution of Church and State with Dr. Susan Hanssen
03/01/2022
5.8 The Roots of American Order | The Constitution of Church and State with Dr. Susan Hanssen
McConnell Center Director Dr. Gary Gregg and , Associate Professor of History and Chair of the History Department at the University of Dallas, explore the roots of church and state in American order. The two discuss the history of 17th century Britain and the English Civil War, Hobbesian and Lockean political theory, and more. Corresponding Reading Chapter 8, pp. 259-300 of Russell Kirk, The Roots of American Order Important Links Download the corresponding reading guide to The Roots of American Order Learn more about The Roots of American Order at Martin J. Wiener, Russell Kirk, David Hackett Fischer, and receive McConnell Center updates directly in your mailbox Please share any thoughts, questions, comments, or concerns with us via email at This podcast is a production of the McConnell Center at the University of Louisville. For more information, including upcoming events, please visit us online at mcconnellcenter.org or on social media at: Facebook: @mcconnellcenter Instagram: @ulmcenter Twitter: @ULmCenter Contributors Host: Dr. Gary L. Gregg II, McConnell Center Director Guest: Dr. Suan Hanssen, University of Dallas Producers and Editors: Connor Tracy, McConnell Center SBS Coordinator & Will Randolph, McConnell Scholar
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5.7 The Roots of American Order | The Protestant Reformation with Dr. Glenn Moots
02/01/2022
5.7 The Roots of American Order | The Protestant Reformation with Dr. Glenn Moots
McConnell Scholar and assistant podcast producer Will Randolph is joined by , Professor of Political Science and Philosophy at Northwood University, to discuss the significance of the Protestant Reformation. The two explore the history of the Reformation, the different groups and strands of thought that it produced, and how the ideas of the Reformation impacted American order. Corresponding Reading Chapter 7, pp. 221-258 of Russell Kirk, The Roots of American Order Important Links Download the corresponding reading guide to The Roots of American Order Learn more about The Roots of American Order at Glenn Moots, and and receive McConnell Center updates directly in your mailbox Please share any thoughts, questions, comments, or concerns with us via email at This podcast is a production of the McConnell Center at the University of Louisville. For more information, including upcoming events, please visit us online at mcconnellcenter.org or on social media at: Facebook: @mcconnellcenter Instagram: @ulmcenter Twitter: @ULmCenter Contributors Host: Will Randolph, McConnell Scholar Guest: Dr. Glenn Moots, Producers and Editors: Connor Tracy, McConnell Center SBS Coordinator & Will Randolph, McConnell Scholar
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5.6 The Roots of American Order | The Light of the Middle Ages with Dr. Justin Stover
01/05/2022
5.6 The Roots of American Order | The Light of the Middle Ages with Dr. Justin Stover
Vital Remnants Producer Connor Tracy is joined by Dr. Justin Stover, Senior Lecturer of Medieval Latin at the University of Edinburgh, to explore what Russell Kirk calls our “neglected inheritance” from the Middle Ages. In addition to the influence of the Medieval world on America, the two discuss the culture of the Middle Ages and address some of the common misconceptions about the period. Corresponding Reading Chapter 6, pp. 177-219 of Russell Kirk, The Roots of American Order Important Links Download the corresponding Reading Guide to The Roots of American Order . Learn more about The Roots of American Order at https://louisville.edu/mcconnellcenter/programs-events/bic and receive McConnell Center updates directly in your mailbox. Please share any thoughts, questions, comments, or concerns with us via email at Further Reading from the Middle Ages: Dante, The Divine Comedy Bernardus Silvestris, Cosmographia Hugh of Saint Victor, Didascalicon: A Medieval Guide to The Arts Alan of Lille, De Planctu Naturae (Lament of Nature) Alan of Lille, Anticlaudianus Sermons of Bernard of Clairvaux The Song of Roland The Song Of El Cid Beowulf Further Reading about the Middle Ages C.S. Lewis, The Discarded Image Jean Leclercq, The Love of Learning and The Desire for God: A Study of Monastic Culture Henri de Lubac, Medieval Exegesis: The Four Senses of Scripture This podcast is a production of the McConnell Center at the University of Louisville. For more information, including upcoming events, please visit us online at mcconnellcenter.org or on social media at: Facebook: @mcconnellcenter Instagram: @ulmcenter Twitter: @ULmCenter Contributors Host, Producer, and Editor: Connor Tracy, McConnell Center SBS Coordinator
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5.5 The Roots of American Order | Christianity with Dr. Mark David Hall
12/07/2021
5.5 The Roots of American Order | Christianity with Dr. Mark David Hall
McConnell Center Director Dr. Gary Gregg and , Herbert Hoover Distinguished Professor of Politics at George Fox University, explore the influence of Christianity on American order. The two discuss the early history of Christianity, its relationship with politics, and how it influenced the Founders. Corresponding Reading Chapter 5, pp. 137-176 of Russell Kirk, The Roots of American Order Important Links Download the corresponding reading guide to The Roots of American Order Learn more about The Roots of American Order at Mark David Hall, and receive McConnell Center updates directly in your mailbox Listen to Dr. Hall on Watch Dr. Hall and Andrew Seidel consider whether America had a Christian founding Please share any thoughts, questions, comments, or concerns with us via email at This podcast is a production of the McConnell Center at the University of Louisville. For more information, including upcoming events, please visit us online at mcconnellcenter.org or on social media at: Facebook: @mcconnellcenter Instagram: @ulmcenter Twitter: @ULmCenter Contributors Host: Dr. Gary L. Gregg II, McConnell Center Director Guest: Dr. Mark David Hall, George Fox University Producers and Editors: Connor Tracy, McConnell Center SBS Coordinator & Will Randolph, McConnell Scholar
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5.4 The Roots of American Order | Ancient Rome with Dr. E. Christian Kopff
11/09/2021
5.4 The Roots of American Order | Ancient Rome with Dr. E. Christian Kopff
McConnell Center Director Dr. Gary Gregg and University of Colorado, Boulder professor of classics Dr. E. Christian Kopff explore Ancient Rome and its influence on America. The two examine the impacts Latin, the Roman Republic, and the Roman Empire had on the development of American institutions and the Founders’ views of law and power. Corresponding Reading Chapter 4, pp. 97-136 of Russell Kirk, The Roots of American Order Important Links Download the corresponding reading guide to The Roots of American Order Learn more about The Roots of American Order at E. Christian Kopff, and receive McConnell Center updates directly in your mailbox Please share any thoughts, questions, comments, or concerns with us via email at This podcast is a production of the McConnell Center at the University of Louisville. For more information, including upcoming events, please visit us online at mcconnellcenter.org or on social media at: Facebook: @mcconnellcenter Instagram: @ulmcenter Twitter: @ULmCenter Contributors Host: Dr. Gary L. Gregg II, McConnell Center Director Guest: Dr. E. Christian Kopff, University of American University Producers and Editors: Connor Tracy, McConnell Center SBS Coordinator & Will Randolph, McConnell Scholar
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5.3 The Roots of American Order | Athens and the Ancient Greeks with Dr. N. Susan Laehn
10/26/2021
5.3 The Roots of American Order | Athens and the Ancient Greeks with Dr. N. Susan Laehn
McConnell Center Director Dr. Gary Gregg and Iowa State University political science professor discuss the influence of the Ancient Greeks on the American Founding and beyond, examining Plato, Aristotle, Solon, and the city-state. Corresponding Reading Chapter 3, pp. 51-96 of Russell Kirk, The Roots of American Order. Important Links Download the corresponding Reading Guide to The Roots of American Order . Learn more about The Roots of American Order at https://louisville.edu/mcconnellcenter/programs-events/bic and receive McConnell Center updates directly in your mailbox Please share any thoughts, questions, comments, or concerns with us via email at This podcast is a production of the McConnell Center at the University of Louisville. For more information, including upcoming events, please visit us online at mcconnellcenter.org or on social media at: Facebook: @mcconnellcenter Instagram: @ulmcenter Twitter: @ULmCenter Contributors Host: Dr. Gary L. Gregg II, McConnell Center Director Guest: Dr. N. Susan Laehn, Iowa State University Producers and Editors: Connor Tracy, McConnell Center SBS Coordinator & Will Randolph, McConnell Scholar
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5.2 The Roots of American Order | Jerusalem & Ancient Israel with Dr. Daniel Dreisbach
10/19/2021
5.2 The Roots of American Order | Jerusalem & Ancient Israel with Dr. Daniel Dreisbach
McConnell Center Director Dr. Gary Gregg and American University professor take listeners on an intellectual journey through time, examining the Hebraic tradition and ancient Israel’s influence on American ethics, culture, and government. Corresponding Reading Chapters 1 & 2, pp. 3-50 of Russell Kirk, The Roots of American Order. Important Links Download the corresponding Reading Guide to The Roots of American Order . Learn more about The Roots of American Order at https://louisville.edu/mcconnellcenter/programs-events/bic and receive McConnell Center updates directly in your mailbox Please share any thoughts, questions, comments, or concerns with us via email at This podcast is a production of the McConnell Center at the University of Louisville. For more information, including upcoming events, please visit us online at mcconnellcenter.org or on social media at: Facebook: @mcconnellcenter Instagram: @ulmcenter Twitter: @ULmCenter Contributors Host: Dr. Gary L. Gregg II, McConnell Center Director Guest: Dr. Daniel Dreisbach, American University Producers and Editors: Connor Tracy, McConnell Center SBS Coordinator & Will Randolph, McConnell Scholar
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5.1 The Roots of American Order | An Introduction with Dr. Bradley J. Birzer
10/12/2021
5.1 The Roots of American Order | An Introduction with Dr. Bradley J. Birzer
In this episode, McConnell Center Director Dr. Gary Gregg is joined by , Professor of History and Russell Amos Kirk Chair in American Studies at Hillsdale College, for a conversation on Russell Kirk’s The Roots of American Order. The two discuss the McConnell Center’s new book in common project and Kirk’s inspiration for the book. This season of Vital Remnants uses Russell Kirk’s The Roots of American Order to explore the historical roots from which America has grown. Rather than focusing on one defining moment, episodes explore America’s inheritance from thousands of years of human history grounded in five key cities—Jerusalem, Athens, Rome, London, and Philadelphia. Each episode relates to a corresponding chapter and includes a conversation with a guest expert that goes beyond the text. Important Links Purchase a copy of Russell Kirk’s Download the corresponding reading guide to The Roots of American Order Learn more about this year-long project at and receive McConnell Center updates directly in your mailbox Share any thoughts, questions, comments, or concerns with us via email at This podcast is a production of the McConnell Center at the University of Louisville. For more information, including upcoming events, please visit us online at mcconnellcenter.org or on social media at: Facebook: @mcconnellcenter Instagram: @ulmcenter Twitter: @ULmCenter Contributors Host: Dr. Gary L. Gregg II, McConnell Center Director Guest: Dr. Bradley J. Birzer, Professor of History and Russell Amos Kirk Chair in American Studies at Hillsdale College Producer and Editor: Connor Tracy, McConnell Center SBS Coordinator Co-Editor: Will Randolph, McConnell Scholar
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16. Reflection and Choice | On a Bill of Rights & Final Thoughts
10/04/2021
16. Reflection and Choice | On a Bill of Rights & Final Thoughts
Summary In this final episode of Season 4 of Vital Remnants, McConnell Center Director Gary Gregg closes out this series with an overview of Federalist 84-85 and five writings from the Anti-Federalists in Reflection and Choice: The Federalists, The Anti-Federalists, and the Debate that Defined America, edited by Gary L. Gregg II and Aaron N. Coleman. Dr. Gregg discusses Publius’s argument against a Bill of Rights and the Anti-Federalist demands for one. He ends with thoughts on how American government today can be viewed through the founding debates between the Federalists and the Anti-Federalists. Corresponding Reading Section 14, pp. 571-600 of Gary L. Gregg II and Aaron N. Coleman, Reflection and Choice: The Federalists, The Anti-Federalists, and the Debate that Defined America. Important Links Download the corresponding Reading Guide to Reflection and Choice . Learn more about Reflection and Choice at Purchase Reflection and Choice from or Wholesale (bulk) discounts are available through orders@butlerbooks.com. and receive McConnell Center updates directly in your mailbox. Please share any thoughts, questions, comments, or concerns with us via email at connor.tracy@louisville.edu. This podcast is a production of the McConnell Center at the University of Louisville. For more information, including upcoming events, please visit us online at mcconnellcenter.org or on social media at: Facebook: @mcconnellcenter Instagram: @ulmcenter Twitter: @ULmCenter Contributors Host: Dr. Gary L. Gregg II, McConnell Center Director Producer and Editor: Connor Tracy, McConnell Center SBS Coordinator Co-Editor: Will Randolph, McConnell Scholar
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