Citizen Podcast

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Dan Hollaway discussing what it means to be an American Citizen. We know our rights, now let’s discuss our obligations.

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399 | The Four Cardinal Virtues
08/10/2026

In this episode, Dan links the four cardinal virtues, Phronesis, Dikaiosyne, Andreia, and Sophrosyne, showing the Ancient Greek concept of a whole person, aligned with the Logos. 


398 | Sophrosyne
08/05/2026


397 | Andreia - Daily Courage
08/03/2026

Dan discusses the third cardinal virtue in Greek Philosophy, Andreia, or courage. Courage is not just what we see on the battlefield; it’s best exemplified in the daily choices we make.


396 | The Cardinal Virtues Pt 2 - Dikaiosyne
07/29/2026

In this episode, Dan continues the Cardinal Virtue series that began with Phronesis with the concept of Dikaiosyne, or justice, the virtue that holds the rest together. The root word means something like “the right order of things”, which connects to our discussions on Logos as well. 


395 | Dan Rickert
07/27/2026

Dan interviews Dan Rickert COO of ASI, who talks about the need for modern software in critical industry.



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395 | Dan Rickert
07/27/2026

Dan interviews Dan Rickert COO of ASI, who talks about the need for modern software in critical industry.


394 | How the Scottish Enlightenment and Scotch-Irish Built America
07/22/2026

In this episode, Dan discusses the contribution of the Scottish Enlightenment’s scholarship and the Scotch-Irish attitude, which were fundamental parts of the creation of America, and how we can save our country by following their lead. 



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394 | How the Scottish Enlightenment and Scotch-Irish Built America
07/22/2026

In this episode, Dan discusses the contribution of the Scottish Enlightenment’s scholarship and the Scotch-Irish attitude, which were fundamental parts of the creation of America, and how we can save our country by following their lead.


393 | The Pattern in the Wood - Jesus and Natural Law
07/20/2026

In this episode, Dan breaks down how Jesus of Nazareth is the ultimate example of perfect alignment with natural law, both spiritually and philosophically, by drawing on the writings of John and the Ancient Greeks. 



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393 | The Pattern in the Wood - Jesus and Natural Law
07/20/2026

In this episode, Dan breaks down how Jesus of Nazareth is the ultimate example of perfect alignment with natural law, both spiritually and philosophically, by drawing on the writings of John and the Ancient Greeks. 


392 | A Tale of Two Speeches Pt 2: The Cathedral
07/15/2026

In Part 2 of A Tale of Two Speeches, Dan discusses the 2nd Inaugural Address of Abraham Lincoln, widely-regarded as one of the best speeches in Western history and a perfect example of the Rhetorical Triangle used appropriately. 



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392 | A Tale of Two Speeches Pt 2: The Cathedral
07/15/2026

In Part 2 of A Tale of Two Speeches, Dan discusses the 2nd Inaugural Address of Abraham Lincoln, widely-regarded as one of the best speeches in Western history and a perfect example of the Rhetorical Triangle used appropriately. 


391 | A Tale of Two Speeches Pt 1: The Tripod of Broken Legs
07/13/2026

In this episode, Dan uses the rhetorical triangle to dissect Zohran Mamdani's recent speech for America’s 250th Birthday. Using the triangle, he shows how no argument is actually made, opting instead for deceptive persuasion. 



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391 | A Tale of Two Speeches Pt 1: The Tripod of Broken Legs
07/13/2026

In this episode, Dan uses the rhetorical triangle to dissect Zohran Mamdani's recent speech for America’s 250th Birthday. Using the triangle, he shows how no argument is actually made, opting instead for deceptive persuasion. 


390 | How Marxism Persuades
07/08/2026

Dan uses what we’ve learned from the Appeals of Persuasion to break down the lies of Marxism in its originalist, Frankfurt School, and modern critical theory forms. 


390 | How Marxism Persuades
07/08/2026

Dan uses what we’ve learned from the Appeals of Persuasion to break down the lies of Marxism in its originalist, Frankfurt School, and modern critical theory forms. 



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389 | The Machine of Deception
07/06/2026

In the final installment of the Persuasion series, Dan discusses the Dark Triangle, the Machine of Deception that uses the three pillars of persuasion do deceive. You will learn how to identify this deception and resist it. 



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389 | The Machine of Deception
07/06/2026

In the final installment of the Persuasion series, Dan discusses the Dark Triangle, the Machine of Deception that uses the three pillars of persuasion do deceive. You will learn how to identify this deception and resist it. 


388 | The Rhetorical Triangle
07/01/2026

Dan discusses all three rhetorical appeals, Logos, Ethos, and Pathos as a single unit. Please visit the Substack associated with this episode and support my work. 



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388 | The Rhetorical Triangle
07/01/2026

Dan discusses all three rhetorical appeals, Logos, Ethos, and Pathos as a single unit. Please visit the Substack associated with this episode and support my work. 


387 | Pathos - Appealing to Emotion
06/29/2026

Dan discusses the final appeal, Pathos, the appeal to emotion. Please visit the associated Substack and the paid Substack that follows on the Dark Side of Pathos. 



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387 | Pathos - Appealing to Emotion
06/29/2026

Dan discusses the final appeal, Pathos, the appeal to emotion. Please visit the associated Substack and the paid Substack that follows on the Dark Side of Pathos. 


386 | Ethos - Appealing to Credibility
06/24/2026

Dan discusses the second of the three appeals, Ethos (character), in this five-part series. Please check out the associated substack and tomorrow’s Dark Side companion article for paid subscribers. 



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386 | Ethos - Appealing to Credibility
06/24/2026

Dan discusses the second of the three appeals, Ethos (character), in this five-part series. Please check out the associated substack and tomorrow’s Dark Side companion article for paid subscribers. 

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385 | Logos - Appealing to Reason
06/22/2026

Dan discusses the first of a five-part series of The Three Appeals, Logos, the appeal to the argument itself. Please visit the associated substack and the paid companion substack, The Dark Side of Logos available June 23rd. 



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385 | Logos - Appealing to Reason
06/22/2026

Dan discusses the first of a five-part series of The Three Appeals, Logos, the appeal to the argument itself. Please visit the associated substack and the paid companion substack, The Dark Side of Logos available June 23rd. 

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384 | Living According to the Logos
06/17/2026

Dan discusses the Logos and our duty to live in accordance with reality.



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384 | Living According to the Logos
06/17/2026

Dan discusses the Logos and our duty to live in accordance with reality.


383 | Hubris
06/15/2026

Dan discusses the Greek concept of hubris, its counter nemesis, and how it affects your life today. 



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383 | Hubris
06/15/2026

Dan discusses the Greek concept of hubris, its counter nemesis, and how it affects your life today. 


382 | Batya Ungar Sargon
06/10/2026

Dan discusses Batya’s new book The Jews and the Left. 


382 | Batya Ungar Sargon
06/10/2026

Dan discusses Batya’s new book The Jews and the Left. 



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381 | Kathekon
06/08/2026

Dan discusses the Stoic principle Kathekon, “the appropriate action."


381 | Kathekon
06/08/2026

Dan discusses the Stoic principle Kathekon, “the appropriate action."



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380 | Mark Lamb
06/03/2026

Apologies for the audio! I hit the wrong button at the start.-Dan. 

On today's episode, Dan interviews Mark Lamb.


380 | Mark Lamb
06/03/2026

Apologies for the audio! I hit the wrong button at the start.-Dan.

On today's episode, Dan interviews Mark Lamb.



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379 | Memento Mori
379 | Memento Mori episode artwork
05/28/2026

On today's episode, Dan discussed the ancient concept of Memento Mori, "remember you will die", and what it means for our daily lives.


379 | Memento Mori
05/28/2026

On today's episode, Dan discussed the ancient concept of Memento Mori, "remember you will die", and what it means for our daily lives.



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378 | Against Your Better Judgment
05/20/2026

Dan is back with another solo episode, taking excerpts from his substack, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://danhollaway.substack.com/⁠



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378 | Against Your Better Judgment
05/20/2026

Dan is back with another solo episode, taking excerpts from his substack, ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://danhollaway.substack.com/