Our Favorite Speeches

The panel shares personal favorite speeches that shaped their views, avoiding the familiar. They explore the impact of Eisenhower's 'Atoms for Peace' address amid modern nuclear challenges, and Cicero's call for decisive victories during warfare. The discussion highlights the themes of liberty through both Cicero and George W. Bush's speeches, emphasizing the complexities of freedom today. Lastly, an analysis of Solzhenitsyn's 'A World Split Apart' reveals its cultural significance and lasting effects on literature and society.