
Political Philosophy
A podcast devoted to the history of political thought in the spirit of sharing, not perfection. Explanation and discussion of classic and contemporary political ideas. YouTube: YouTube.com/politicalphilosophy
Latest episodes

Jan 25, 2025 • 1h 6min
Gazing Into the Abyss of Deep Pluralism (w/ Benjamin Studebaker) Dustbowl Diatribes SO 3, Ep. 27
Spencer and Laurie talk with Benjamin Studebaker about his new book, Legitimacy in Liberal Democracies. Studebaker will give a speech for the Maurin Academy March 3, 2025.
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Political Philosophy Podcast: https://political-philosophy.com Dustbowl Diatribes and Political Philosophy are podcasts of the Maurin Academy, which can be found on almost all podcast platforms!
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Jan 18, 2025 • 14min
Narcissistic Leaders in Church and State–Segments from Session 4 of The Gap in God’s Country series
These are segments of the fourth session in Dr. Laurie M Johnson’s 5-part series on her new book, The Gap in God’s Country: A Longer View on Our Culture Wars (Wipf & Stock, 2024).
Dr. Laurie M. Johnson discussing themes from her new book, subtitled A Longer View On Our Culture Wars, focusing on solving political disputes. You can see all five full sessions of this series, and a lot more, by joining the Maurin Academy on Patreon.
Get the book: https://a.co/d/9sJwfDe Kindle: https://a.co/d/9m0zrg8

Jan 4, 2025 • 20min
The Gap in God’s Country: Segments From Session 3
Dr. Laurie M. Johnson discussing themes from her new book, subtitled A Longer View On Our Culture Wars, focusing on solving political disputes. You can join in live for the following sessions by registering on Eventbrite or joining us on Patreon.
All of the registration information can be found on our website: https://pmaurin.org/the-gap-in-gods-country-themes-discussion-with-the-author/
Get the book: https://a.co/d/9sJwfDe Kindle: https://a.co/d/9m0zrg8

Dec 29, 2024 • 16min
Explore Carl Jung’s The Undiscovered Self in Monthly Sessions!
Starting January 2, Laurie Johnson will be holding first Thursday monthly sessions in a new reading group. The first book covered (over three monthly sessions) will be Carl Jung’s The Undiscovered Self. Discussion can continue on the Maurin Academy Slack Great Books channel. Reading is optional as Dr Johnson will be discuss the selection at the beginning of each session, but it is encouraged!
To sign up for the Great Books Reading Group (either of our levels will get you into the live sessions and the recordings for this group): https://www.patreon.com/maurinacademy
To sign up for the remaining two sessions on The Gap in God’s Country: A Longer View on Our Culture Wars (and all five recordings), either join the Maurin Academy at either level or go to Eventbrite:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-gap-in-gods-country-themes-and-discussion-with-the-author-tickets-1058542742839?aff=oddtdtcreator
Get the book or kindle edition on Amazon, or get the book at most other large online book sellers.

Dec 22, 2024 • 20min
The Gap in God’s Country: Segments From Session 2
Dr. Laurie M. Johnson discussing themes from her new book, subtitled A Longer View On Our Culture Wars, focusing on solving political disputes. You can join in live for the following sessions by registering on Eventbrite or joining us on Patreon.
All of the registration information can be found on our website: https://pmaurin.org/the-gap-in-gods-country-themes-discussion-with-the-author/
Get the book: https://a.co/d/9sJwfDe Kindle: https://a.co/d/9m0zrg8

Dec 10, 2024 • 22min
The Gap in God’s Country – Segments from Session 1
Dr. Laurie M. Johnson discussing themes from her new book, subtitled A Longer View On Our Culture Wars, focusing on solving political disputes. You can join in live for the following sessions by registering on Eventbrite or joining us on Patreon.
All of the registration information can be found on our website: https://pmaurin.org/the-gap-in-gods-country-themes-discussion-with-the-author/
Get the book: https://a.co/d/9sJwfDe Kindle: https://a.co/d/9m0zrg8

Nov 16, 2024 • 12min
Starting Monday Nov. 18: Gap in God’s Country Sessions–Sign up on Eventbrite or Patreon
For more information about this book and where to buy it, as well as information about a series of talks I’ll give on themes from the book, check out: https://pmaurin.org/2024/11/02/the-gap-in-gods-country-themes-discussion-with-laurie-johnson-coming-up/
Live Sessions: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/maurinacademy
Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-gap-in-gods-country-themes-and-discussion-with-the-author-tickets-1058542742839?aff=oddtdtcreator
Book:
Gap in God’s Country on Wipf & Stock: https://wipfandstock.com/9781666737400/the-gap-in-gods-country/
Gap in God’s Country on Amazon: https://a.co/d/6mVfIrU
Kindle Edition: https://a.co/d/bWqH84D

Nov 9, 2024 • 27min
Hillbilly Elegy Bookclub Finale: How to Read Books Without Getting Angry
In the context of wrapping up JD Vance’s Hillbilly Elegy book club, Laurie talks about how she reads books without getting angry, even if she’s not too happy with the authors.
Join Laurie’s Email List for Exclusive Updates on The Gap in God’s Country https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSclBQaeXturmSm-F1ZuhDWcqXXFZZiBq2ScKjIe-MbFrAYdNA/viewform
Support Maurin Academy on Patreon and Stay Connected Supporting Maurin Academy on Patreon can help sustain the channel while keeping you connected: https://www.patreon.com/maurinacademy
Explore Maurin Academy’s Political Philosophy Podcasts and Events https://pmaurin.org (and sign up for our free newsletter there)
Maurin Academy Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/the-maurin-academy-311669 Political Philosophy podcast: https://political-philosophy.com
Dustbowl Diatribes and Political Philosophy are podcasts of the Maurin Academy, which can be found on almost all podcast platforms! Follow the Maurin Academy on Twitter and Instagram for notifications about upcoming events!

Nov 3, 2024 • 53min
Prof. Martin Chung on “Catholic Social Teaching on Economic Life and the International Community.”
Prof. Martin Chung (Hong Kong Baptist University/Center for the Study of Ethnic Conflict, Queens University Belfast) gave a lecture to the Maurin Academy introducing us to Catholic Social Teaching on economic life and the international community.
Dr. Chung’s lecture is followed by questions from Laurie Johnson and Spencer Hess. Maurin Academy Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/maurinacademy
Maurin Academy Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/the-maurin-academy-311669
Political Philosophy: https://political-philosophy.com Dustbowl Diatribes and Political Philosophy are podcasts of the Maurin Academy, which can be found on almost all podcast platforms!
Follow the Maurin Academy on Twitter and Instagram for notifications about upcoming events, and get our free newsletter: https://pmaurin.org/newsletter/

Oct 26, 2024 • 8min
Published and for sale: The Gap in God’s Country: A Longer View On Our Culture Wars
Laurie Johnson talks about her new book, published by Wipf & Stock, Cascade Books, and about her upcoming live sessions discussing themes from the book.
Synopsis of the book: https://pmaurin.org/2024/10/23/published-the-gap-in-gods-country-a-longer-view-on-our-culture-wars/
Wipf & Stock page: https://wipfandstock.com/9781666737400/the-gap-in-gods-country/
Amazon paperback: https://a.co/d/0QxotSa Amazon Kindle: https://a.co/d/0kskzQC
To get in on the sessions, live and/or recorded, join the Maurin Academy Patreon at the $5 (recordings) or $10 level: https://www.patreon.com/c/maurinacademy
Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1058542742839?aff=oddtdtcreator
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