The Auron MacIntyre Show
So much of the political commentary out there is stale, boring, and unoriginal. Turn off the predictable and superficial talking points, and tune in to a show that is clinically proven to raise your IQ. The Auron MacIntyre Show offers thought-provoking and mold-breaking insights you won’t find anywhere else. Auron draws from the best political thinkers throughout history to make sense of our current political climate in a way that is easy to digest. Join Auron and his guests on a journey to dig below the surface to think more deeply about the politics of our day.
How the SPLC Funded the KKK | Guest: Matthew Williams | 4/24/26
The Department of Justice has charged the Southern Poverty Law Center with wire fraud as it allegedly funneled donor money to prop up the very extremist organizations it claims to fight. The SPLC isn't just another progressive NGO; it is responsible for training the FBI, local law enforcement, and many other organizations on matters related to hate crimes. That means the very organization training government agents to harass conservatives because they might be guilty of hate crimes was also defining what a hate crime is while paying leaders of organizations like the KKK to make the threat seem real...
UBI Is a Dangerous Delusion | 4/22/26
Elon Musk has reignited the debate over universal basic income after predicting that artificial intelligence will eliminate most human jobs. We'll discuss the ramifications of UBI and why it would be a disastrous system for the United States. We'll also look at a critical redistricting in Virginia and a huge revelation about the Southern Poverty Law Center. Follow on: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-auron-macintyre-show/id1657770114 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3S6z4LBs8Fi7COupy7YYuM?si=4d9662cb34d148af Substack: https://auronmacintyre.substack.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/AuronMacintyre Gab: https://gab.com/Au...
The Palantir Manifesto Is Wild | 4/20/26
Palantir is a tech company, founded by Peter Thiel, which has been integrated into several key functions of the U.S. government. The corporation recently released a fascinating manifesto, which reveals key aspects of how Palantir thinks about the intersection of government power, technology, corporations, and civic duty. This has wild implications for the future and interacts with many of the thinkers we have discussed previously, like Nick Land and Aleksandr Dugin. We'll break the whole thing down and try to understand what is coming next. Follow on: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-auron-macintyre-show/id1657770114 Spotify: https://o...
Violent Immigrants Are Terrorizing America | Guest: J. Burden | 4/17/26
Recently, a Haitian immigrant beat a woman to death without provocation at a Florida gas station. Despite this shock display of violence, several GOP representatives recently crossed the aisle to extend the Temporary Protected Status of Haitian immigrants in the U.S. J. Burden joins me to discuss why the GOP continues to betray its voters despite clear demands for deportations. Follow on: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-auron-macintyre-show/id1657770114 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3S6z4LBs8Fi7COupy7YYuM?si=4d9662cb34d148af Substack: https://auronmacintyre.substack.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/AuronMacintyre ...
A Liberal Guide to National Suicide | 4/16/26
Pedro Sanchez, the prime minister of Spain, has announced that the country will legalize 500,000 migrants, creating a massive political and demographic shake-up inside the country. Spain fought the Reconquista for hundreds of years to recapture its lands from North African Muslims. In the 20th century, the country fought a civil war and was ruled by Francisco Franco for decades to ward off communism. Despite all these efforts, Spain is ultimately racing toward the progressive open-borders suicide that so many other Western nations have pursued. So the question everyone is left asking is: If liberalism ultimately makes nations fragile, how...
Machiavelli: How Virtue Can Ruin a Prince | 4/15/26
We continue our examination of Niccolo Machiavelli's "The Prince" as the political theorist discusses the negative impact that maintaining virtuous behavior can have on a ruler. This is where Machiavelli earns his reputation as a teacher of evil. We will also look at how war is the central duty around which the philosopher believes the office of prince revolves. Follow on: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-auron-macintyre-show/id1657770114 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3S6z4LBs8Fi7COupy7YYuM?si=4d9662cb34d148af Substack: https://auronmacintyre.substack.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/AuronMacintyre Gab: https...
Con Inc. Deserves Candace Owens | 4/13/26
It has been another wild weekend for the Trump administration. Peace talks broke down, the U.S. is blockading the Strait of Hormuz, and the president got in a fight with the pope and shared a picture of himself as Jesus. Also, we'll discuss Candace Owens and why she serves as the judgment that mainstream conservatism deserves. conservatism deserves. Follow on: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-auron-macintyre-show/id1657770114 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3S6z4LBs8Fi7COupy7YYuM?si=4d9662cb34d148af Substack: https://auronmacintyre.substack.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/AuronMacintyre Gab: https...
H-1B Invasion: How India Is Transforming the US | Guest: Sara Gonzales | 4/10/26
Another online documentary is going viral on the internet for exposing the way that legal immigration is transforming Texas. BlazeTV host Sara Gonzales, who has done great work exposing how ethnic cartels exploit H1-Bs and other government programs, joins me to discuss why Republicans seem especially vulnerable to these immigration scams. We also address the breaking revelation that a government-funded program was used to surveil Blaze Media. Follow on: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-auron-macintyre-show/id1657770114 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3S6z4LBs8Fi7COupy7YYuM?si=4d9662cb34d148af Substack: https://auronmacintyre...
The Two Competing Progressive Teleologies of the United States | 4/9/26
From its earliest days, the United States saw itself as a nation with intense purpose — not a static country, not a museum of inherited customs, but a project. Alexander Hamilton envisioned a commercial republic that would rival the great powers of Europe. The doctrine of manifest destiny pushed that ambition across a continent. After World War II, the same impulse extended outward into global leadership. America, in other words, has always kept its eyes on the horizon. Support me and this channel by subscribing to BlazeTV Today and Get $20 off your annual subscription: https://blazetv.com/Auron Follow on: Ap...
Amnesty Betrayal and the World's Shortest Ceasefire | Guest: Ronald Dodson | 4/8/26
President Trump has declared a ceasefire with Iran, but Iranian and Israeli leaders have already violated it several times in less than 24 hours. Can the deal hold, or will America be dragged back into war? Also Republican Rep. Maria Salazar (Fla.) has stabbed conservatives in the back by offering an amnesty bill, while MAGA voters still wait for mass deportations. Ronald Dodson joins me to discuss. Follow on: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-auron-macintyre-show/id1657770114 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3S6z4LBs8Fi7COupy7YYuM?si=4d9662cb34d148af Substack: https://auronmacintyre.substack.com/ T...
Against a Talmudic Understanding of the Constitution | Guest: Kevin Dolan | 4/6/26
Is an originalist approach to the Constitution really conservative? Does the Right trap itself by viewing the Constitution as a purely legal text instead of something we are living out in our day-to-day lives? Kevin Dolan, founder of the Exit Group, joins me to discuss his new Constitutional Action initiative. Follow on: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-auron-macintyre-show/id1657770114 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3S6z4LBs8Fi7COupy7YYuM?si=4d9662cb34d148af Substack: https://auronmacintyre.substack.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/AuronMacintyre Gab: https://gab.com/AuronMacIntyre YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/c...
Pam Bondi Out, Birthright Citizenship on the Line | Guest: Tom Sauer | 4/3/26
Pam Bondi is out after a disastrous run as attorney general, but who will replace her? Also, the critical challenge of birthright citizenship is before the Supreme Court, but key justices seem to be wavering. Navy veteran and Claremont Lincoln fellow Tom Sauer joins me to discuss. Follow on: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-auron-macintyre-show/id1657770114 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3S6z4LBs8Fi7COupy7YYuM?si=4d9662cb34d148af Substack: https://auronmacintyre.substack.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/AuronMacintyre Gab: https://gab.com/AuronMacIntyre YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/c/AuronMacIntyre Rumble: https://r...
Japan’s Beautiful Love Affair with America | 4/2/25
For a brief moment, X stopped reading like a machine built to aggravate, divide, and degrade the people using it. Instead of the usual sludge of foreign bots and demoralizing propaganda, American users found themselves, thanks to a new auto-translation feature, staring at something unexpected: a flood of posts from Japan celebrating the United States. Monster trucks, backyard barbecue, Old West revolvers, bluegrass music, country songs, and all the rowdy symbols of American life that our own elites often treat as embarrassing were suddenly being admired from abroad. Support me and this channel by subscribing to BlazeTV Today and...
Oswald Spengler and the Second Religiousness | Guest: Morgoth | 4/1/26
In his work "The Decline of the West," Oswald Spengler introduces the concept of the "second religiousness," where an exhausted civilization attempts to return to its metaphysical roots. Spengler saw this transition as a part of the natural life cycle that all civilizations go through. Morgoth joins me to examine the second religiousness and determine if the West is approaching this period. Follow on: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-auron-macintyre-show/id1657770114 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3S6z4LBs8Fi7COupy7YYuM?si=4d9662cb34d148af Substack: https://auronmacintyre.substack.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/A...
Boots on the Ground in Iran, Major Scandal in Ukraine | Guest: Tom Woods | 3/30/26
The U.S. military deploys ground troops to the Middle East in what seems like an inevitable escalation of the war in Iran. In addition, Tulsi Gabbard has issued a stunning initial report of a plot that was meant to funnel U.S. war aid from Ukraine into Joe Biden's campaign against Donald Trump. The great Tom Woods joins me to discuss. Follow on: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-auron-macintyre-show/id1657770114 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3S6z4LBs8Fi7COupy7YYuM?si=4d9662cb34d148af Substack: https://auronmacintyre.substack.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/A...
Mending the MAGA Divide | Guest: Charlemagne | 3/27/26
As the war in Iran continues, the rift between anti-interventionists and plan-trusters inside the MAGA movement grows. Was this division inevitable, or is it being intentionally exacerbated by bad actors? Charlemagne joins me to discuss how this coalition can be restored and what actions need to be taken to guard against similar efforts in the future. Follow on: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-auron-macintyre-show/id1657770114 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3S6z4LBs8Fi7COupy7YYuM?si=4d9662cb34d148af Substack: https://auronmacintyre.substack.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/AuronMacintyre Gab: https://gab.com/AuronMacIntyre Y...
The TSA Showdown Reveals a BRUTAL Truth About Our Politics | 3/26/26
America’s newest political battlefield runs through one of the most miserable places in the country: the airport. Democrats have held up funding for the Department of Homeland Security amid their ongoing war over ICE, and after a month without pay, TSA employees have started refusing to come to work. The result has been crippling delays at major airports, with waits stretching four hours or more and turning an already degraded flying experience into something closer to a public humiliation ritual. The brutal truth is that one political party is willing to disrupt travel across the country to protect il...
Can AI Replace the Managerial Elite? | 3/25/26
Silicon Valley entrepreneurs are increasingly willing to admit that they are attempting to reach salvation through artificial intelligence. As the managerial structures that hold our society aloft start to reach their limits, AI is seen as a new way to transcend the restrictions place on human organization. We'll discuss whether AI can really replace our already inhuman managerial elite.
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Are Catholics Secretly Sabotaging America? | Guest: Chad Pecknold | 3/23/26
A strange effort has begun to sow division inside American Christianity. Online personalities and influencers are spinning a tale in which Catholic integralists seek to undermine evangelical influence in the hopes of ultimately driving the U.S. away from Israel. Professor Chad Pecknold of Catholic University joins me to discuss. Follow on: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-auron-macintyre-show/id1657770114 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3S6z4LBs8Fi7COupy7YYuM?si=4d9662cb34d148af Substack: https://auronmacintyre.substack.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/AuronMacintyre Gab: https://gab.com/AuronMacIntyre YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/c...
War, Israel, and Sovereignty | Guest: Tucker Carlson | 3/20/26
Joe Kent has caused a major controversy by resigning his position inside the Trump administration while suggesting that America entered the war in Iran under pretenses manufactured by the state of Israel. Tucker Carlson joins me to discuss the current conflict, America's alliance with Israel, and the calls for censorship and arrest that have been levied at skeptics of the current war. Carlson also addresses replacement migration and the growing population of Muslims in the West.
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We Have a Podcast Problem, but It Isn't What You Think | 3/19/26
To say the conservative movement has come off the rails would comically understate the damage. Wild accusations bounce from show to show. Members of Congress pick petty fights on social media. President Trump even waded into internet drama while another war rages in the Persian Gulf. Plenty of commentators blame podcasts for this new disorder, and the new ecosystem gives them no shortage of bad behavior to cite. But that diagnosis misses the deeper cause. Establishment conservatives treated their audiences the same way the legacy press did: as a resource to be managed, manipulated, and occasionally milked. A movement...
No, the US Empire Isn't Over: Responding to Academic Agent | 3/18/26
Does the current war in Iran spell doom for the American empire? Does the United States fit into the classical definition and life cycle of imperial powers? We respond to YouTuber Academic Agent and his assertion that the end of the American empire is at hand. Follow on: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-auron-macintyre-show/id1657770114 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3S6z4LBs8Fi7COupy7YYuM?si=4d9662cb34d148af Substack: https://auronmacintyre.substack.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/AuronMacintyre Gab: https://gab.com/AuronMacIntyre YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/c/AuronMacIntyre Rumble: https://rumble.c...
Joe Kent Resigns Over Iran War | Guest: J. Burden | 3/17/26
Director of the National Counterterrorism Center Joe Kent has resigned in protest against the war in Iran. Kent is a longtime MAGA supporter, combat veteran, and Gold Star husband, so his resignation came as a shock to many. In his resignation letter, Kent claimed that Israel drew the United States into the war and that President Trump was deceived about the level of threat Iran posed to the U.S. J. Burden joins us to discuss. Follow on: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-auron-macintyre-show/id1657770114 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3S6z4LBs8Fi7COupy7YYuM?s...
How Modernity Rewires Your Brain | Dr. Iain McGilchrist | 3/13/26
Everything you think you know about the function of the human brain is wrong. Dr. Iain McGilchrist, author of "The Master and His Emissary," explains his groundbreaking discoveries about how the brain hemispheres really work. We also discuss how the modern world has focused almost entirely on one hemisphere of the brain, rewiring humans to think and behave in deeply unhealthy patterns. Follow on:
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Trump Is Losing His Greatest Advantage in Iran — Speed | 3/12/26
The war in Iran has entered its second week, and the Trump administration is fighting on two fronts: the physical battlefield and the narrative one. Most Americans expected U.S. firepower to dominate, and it has. Seven American service members have died so far, but Iran has suffered far heavier losses in lives and materiel. Even those surprised by the damage Iran managed to inflict on U.S. allies can see the basic reality: Tehran is outmatched. The real question was never whether the United States had superior force. The question was whether the administration could sustain support long...
Machiavelli on the Danger of Mercenaries | 3/11/26
One of Machiavelli's most important insights centers on the need for a ruler to have total control over the instruments of violence. In our continued examination of "The Prince," we will take a look at the role of mercenaries in warfare and why the political theorist warned so adamantly against them. We will also delve more deeply into Machiavelli's thoughts on the power of the Catholic Church. Follow on: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-auron-macintyre-show/id1657770114 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3S6z4LBs8Fi7COupy7YYuM?si=4d9662cb34d148af Substack: https://auronmacintyre.substack.c...
Machiavelli on the Power of Wickedness | 3/9/26
As we continue our series on Machiavelli's "The Prince," we move to some of the most controversial passages. Are wicked rulers more effective? What is the right way to do injury to your enemies? Is the father of modern political theory encouraging the wicked ruler or simply explaining the nature of his power? We'll address all of these classic questions while also investigating how Machiavelli's advice applies to the modern day. Follow on: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-auron-macintyre-show/id1657770114 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3S6z4LBs8Fi7COupy7YYuM?si=4d9662cb34d148af ...
'A Knight of the 7 Kingdoms' Is Different | Guest: Jack Posobiec | 3/6/26
The latest "Game of Thrones" spin-off, "A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms," may have breathed new life into the flagging franchise. A refreshing spirit of honor and a celebration of the traditional hero's journey provide a striking contrast to more dour and serious installments. Noted "Game of Thrones" blogger Jack Posobiec joins me to discuss what the show's success means for the franchise. Follow on: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-auron-macintyre-show/id1657770114 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3S6z4LBs8Fi7COupy7YYuM?si=4d9662cb34d148af Substack: https://auronmacintyre.substack.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.c...
Response: Should America Embrace Empire? | 3/5/26
With Trump's actions in Venezuela and Iran, many right-wing commentators, like my BlazeTV colleague John Doyle, are asking if we should embrace the idea of American empire. This is a critical discussion and a topic that I have invested a lot of time understanding. I respond to the notion that America should expand its role as the global hegemon and provide some alternative models for imperial political structures. Support me and this channel by subscribing to BlazeTV Today and Get $20 off your annual subscription: https://blazetv.com/Auron Follow on: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-auron-macintyre-show/id1657770114 ...
Lindsey Graham Calls to Expand War to Lebanon | 3/4/26
Just a few days into the Iranian war, Lindsey Graham is already calling for the U.S. to expand the conflict by joining Israel in Lebanon. The Trump administration continues to struggle with a justification for the conflict, attempting to clarify previous statements about Israel forcing its hand. We also discuss the DOJ successfully arresting everyone who stormed a church in Minnesota with Don Lemon. Follow on: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-auron-macintyre-show/id1657770114 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3S6z4LBs8Fi7COupy7YYuM?si=4d9662cb34d148af Substack: https://auronmacintyre.substack.com/ Twitter...
War in Iran, Terror in Austin | 3/2/26
The United States and Israel launched a war on Iran over the weekend after months of unsuccessful negotiations over nuclear enrichment. Meanwhile, in Austin, Texas, a radical Islamic immigrant allegedly opened fire in a bar, killing two and wounding another 14 victims. We'll discuss the ongoing conflict and the political ramifications that are likely to follow. Plus, Ted Cruz got really angry at your favorite host. Follow on: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-auron-macintyre-show/id1657770114 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3S6z4LBs8Fi7COupy7YYuM?si=4d9662cb34d148af Substack: https://auronmacintyre.substack.com/ Twitter: h...
When Politics Meets Metal | Guest: Phil Labonte | 2/27/26
In a world that has become increasingly political, every aspect of art becomes a purity test. Phil Labonte, lead singer of the heavy metal band All That Remains, discusses his experience climbing to the top of the metalcore world as a conservative. We also discuss why conservatives often struggle with producing culture and art. Follow on: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-auron-macintyre-show/id1657770114 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3S6z4LBs8Fi7COupy7YYuM?si=4d9662cb34d148af Substack: https://auronmacintyre.substack.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/AuronMacintyre Gab: https://gab.com/AuronMacIntyre YouTube:https://w...
How the Laptop Revolution Destroyed Public Education | 2/26/26
A recent Fortune magazine article made waves with a grim admission: After more than $30 billion spent flooding classrooms with laptops and tablets, standardized scores keep sliding. Worse, neuroscientists now link more classroom screen time to lower performance. The device meant to modernize learning may be helping to unmake it. Support me and this channel by subscribing to BlazeTV Today and Get $20 off your annual subscription: https://blazetv.com/Auron Follow on: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-auron-macintyre-show/id1657770114 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3S6z4LBs8Fi7COupy7YYuM?si=4d9662cb34d148af Substack: https...
The Rise of Rupert Lowe | Guest: Harry Robinson | 2/25/26
Nigel Farage was supposed to be the new right-wing option to the U.K. Conservative Party, but Rupert Lowe has taken the nation by storm. His Restore Britain party is gaining momentum and dominating the public conversation. Is Lowe the man for the job, or will he simply split the right-wing vote in Britain? Harry Robinson of the Lotus Eaters joins me to discuss. Follow on: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-auron-macintyre-show/id1657770114 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3S6z4LBs8Fi7COupy7YYuM?si=4d9662cb34d148af Substack: https://auronmacintyre.substack.com/ Twitter: https://t...
Breaking Down Tucker Carlson vs. Mike Huckabee | 2/23/26
Tucker Carlson recently interviewed U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee, and the footage instantly went viral. The two men had several contentious exchanges that reveal many of the flash points surrounding the U.S.-Israel relationship. We'll break down the highlights to better understand why this clash is so important to the wider conversation on nationalism and identity. Follow on: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-auron-macintyre-show/id1657770114 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3S6z4LBs8Fi7COupy7YYuM?si=4d9662cb34d148af Substack: https://auronmacintyre.substack.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/AuronMacintyre Gab: https://g...
Why The Right Struggles With Art | Guest: Dave Greene 2/20/26
Despite several alternative media companies pouring money into more conservative movies and television shows the right still struggles to compete in the artistic sphere. Some major movies have an implicit level of right-sing messaging but they often try to burry it or receive major criticism despite being high-caliber releases. Dave Greene joins me to discuss what conservative activists and pundits are missing about the nature of making art.
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Apathy Ended Disney Gay Days Before Christians Could | 2/19/26
After 35 years, the future of Disney’s Gay Days looks grim. The group that organizes the event announced that shifting hotel agreements and the loss of key sponsors forced it to cancel the celebration in 2026. Organizers still urge gay fans to visit the parks on the usual dates and wear themed attire, but the coordinated celebration appears headed for a quiet end. Whatever happens next, one point matters: Evangelical Christians tried to cancel Gay Days with on-again, off-again boycotts for decades. What finally wounded the LGBTQ leviathan was not conservative activism, but cultural apathy. Support me and this channel by...
Machiavelli on Governing the Conquered | 2/18/26
We will be continuing our reading and analysis of Machiavelli's "The Prince" by diving into his thoughts on how to maintain the loyalty of conquered nations. Machiavelli puts critical emphasis on how to properly occupy and subdue territories depending on how they were previously governed. The Florentine diplomat also stresses the need for conquerors to control their own arms, which leads to a more interesting exploration of the nature of divine intervention. Follow on: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-auron-macintyre-show/id1657770114 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3S6z4LBs8Fi7COupy7YYuM?si=4d9662cb34d148af...
Machiavelli on the Difficulty of Conquest | 2/16/26
Niccolo Machiavelli is often considered the father of modern political philosophy. This will be the first episode in a series where we read his most famous work, "The Prince," and analyze his insights. In the opening portion of the book, Machiavelli provides his thoughts on the types of nations and how rulers can go about expanding their territory through conquest. Follow on: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-auron-macintyre-show/id1657770114 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3S6z4LBs8Fi7COupy7YYuM?si=4d9662cb34d148af Substack: https://auronmacintyre.substack.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/AuronMacintyre Gab...
The Super Bowl Now Plays Like America’s Divorce Proceedings | 2/12/26
The Seattle Seahawks trampled the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LX, but the postgame chatter barely touched football. Fans and pundits argued about anthems, halftime, commercials, and what the whole spectacle “said” about America. Americans once used the game to share food, laugh at ads, and pretend for a night that they still belonged to one people. This year, the country used the game to rehearse separation. Follow on: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-auron-macintyre-show/id1657770114 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3S6z4LBs8Fi7COupy7YYuM?si=4d9662cb34d148af Substack: https://auronmacintyre.subst...