On today’s episode, Acton director of marketing and communications Eric Kohn speaks with Greg Lukianoff, president and CEO of the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression (FIRE), about his new book, The Canceling of the American Mind. Cancel culture appears to be pervasive, and this book is the first to examine the effect it has had—and is having—on t ... Show More
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Acton's Emerging Leaders Program with Julia LaGrand
On this special episode of Acton Line, Julia LaGrand, a member of Acton’s Emerging Leaders program talks to Dan Hugger and Noah Gould about the program, how she got involved, and what she’s discovered so far. Subscribe to our podcasts Watch this podcast here Acton On-Demand ... Show More
24m 2s
Jul 8
Noah Gould Reports on Community Revival in Fishtown
In this episode, Dan speaks with Noah Gould, Alumni and Student Programs Manager at the Acton Institute, about his recent op-ed “‘New Fish’ and ‘Old Fish’ Revive an Iconic Section of Philly,” published on June 5 in The Wall Street Journal. It’s a reported piece about how the work ... Show More
44m 52s
Jul 6
Acton Rundown | July 2026
This month on the Acton Rundown, Dan and Mark chat about upcoming Acton events, new video content, and Battlestar Galactica. Subscribe to our podcasts Watch this podcast here Why Postliberalism Failed | James M. Patterson & Thomas D. Howes The Christian Roots of American Liberty ... Show More
14m 25s
Sep 2023
Cancel Culture Chronicles: Shaping Public Discourse and Consequence
On this introductory episode, we delve into the content, context, culture, character, and culpa (conflict) surrounding cancel culture. Through insightful analysis and engaging conversations, we explore the influence of social media, the complexities of subjective reality, and the ... Show More
14m 49s
Sep 2023
#397 – Greg Lukianoff: Cancel Culture, Deplatforming, Censorship & Free Speech
Greg Lukianoff is a free speech advocate, first-amendment attorney, president of FIRE – Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression, and co-author of The Coddling of the American Mind and a new book The Canceling of the American Mind. Please support this podcast by checking o ... Show More
2h 40m
Apr 2021
The Politics of Cancel Culture
Cancel culture is a phrase you hear everywhere these days, whether it's over Dr. Seuss or Major League Baseball. But what exactly is cancel culture? Today, National Political Writer Brandon Tensley explains the politics behind the term, why Republicans have adopted the phrase as ... Show More
10m 57s
Apr 2024
let's talk about cancel culture
this episode is all about cancel culture. the topic felt important to discuss because one of my favorite content creators was recently cancelled. today, we'll chat about the true definition of cancel culture, its efficacy, and if the punishment always fits the crime (especially c ... Show More
47m 59s
Jun 2024
How to Beat Cancel Culture with Eric Kaufmann
Eric Kaufmann, author of The Third Awokening: A 12-Point Plan for Rolling Back Progressive Extremism, joins us to discuss his personal experience as a victim of cancel culture, as well as its origins, evolution, and true destructive nature.
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