The Aristotle Foundation Launch Gala with former Australian prime minister Tony Abbott

In this episode we speak with Roy Ratnavel, author of Prisoner # 1056: How I Survived War and Found Peace. Roy discusses his journey from political prisoner in Sri Lanka to Executive Vice-President of a major financial services company in Canada.

What makes for a thriving civilization? How do we distinguish between progress and decline? This episode we interview Michael Bonner about his latest book, In Defense of Civilization. Michael makes the case for why clarity, beauty, and order have played a key role in the progress of civilizations throughout history. Be sure to check out Michael Bonner's book In Defense of Civilization To learn more about the Aristotle Foundation Visit out website Follow us on Twitter Like us on Facebook

When are conspiracies real and when are they just conspiracy theories? This episode we interview Michel Jacques Gagné to discuss why most conspiracy theories are the product of faulty reasoning. We also discuss how movies like Oliver Stone’s JFK mix-up critical facts about John F. Kennedy’s assassination, and delve into more details about that tragic November day, like the psychological makeup of Lee Harvey Oswald and other “lone wolves.” Be sure to check out Michel Gagne's latest book: Thinking Critically About the Kennedy Assassination: Debunking the Myths and Conspiracy Theories. To learn more about the Aristotle Foundation ⁠Visit out website⁠ ⁠Follow us on Twitter⁠ ⁠Like us on Facebook

Did the Protestant religion influence liberalism in Canada? In this episode we interview James M. Forbes, author of a new book, Protestant Liberty: Religion and the Making of Canadian Liberalism 1828-1878. James makes the case that Protestantism had a major influence on Canada's foundations, including its concept of liberty. We also discuss the parallels between the 19th century and today on issues of individual rights, the power of the collective, and what anchors a classically liberal country. Be sure to check out James Forbes' latest book: Protestant Liberty: Religion and the Making of Canadian Liberalism 1828-1878.  To learn more about the Aristotle Foundation ⁠⁠Visit out website⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Follow us on Twitter⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Like us on Facebook ⁠

What does it mean to be a citizen in Canada? Are Canadians losing their shared sense of citizenship? In this episode we interview Dr. Peter MacKinnon, author of a new book, Canada in Question: Exploring Our Citizenship in the Twenty-First Century. Dr. Mackinnon talks about about the loss of a shared sense of citizenship in Canada, including shared ideals and a shared humanity. We also talk about the emergence of identity politics, universities that have lost their Enlightenment ideals, and much more. Be sure to check out Dr. Peter MacKinnon's latest book: Canada in Question: Exploring Our Citizenship in the Twenty-First Century To learn more about the Aristotle Foundation ⁠⁠⁠Visit out website⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Follow us on Twitter⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Like us on Facebook ⁠⁠

In January 2022, thousands of protestors rallied at Parliament Hill to oppose the COVID-19 lockdowns and vaccine mandates. Was the Freedom Convoy completely defensible, indefensible, or something in-between? Today we interview Andrew Lawton, host of The Andrew Lawton Show, and author of a new best selling book The Freedom Convoy: The Inside Story of Three Weeks That Shook the World. Be sure to check out Andrew Lawton on Spotify: ⁠The Andrew Lawton Show To learn more about the Aristotle Foundation ⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit out website⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Like us on Facebook ⁠⁠⁠

Lydia Perović came to Canada from Montenegro nearly three decades ago to get away from race, class, and other identity markers. Then came the modern identity politics movement. Today we interview Lydia on her new book, Lost in Canada: An Immigrant’s Second Thoughts. Lydia describes her experience fleeing from Montenegro to Canada, and her perspective about the emergence of identity politics in Canada. To learn more about the Aristotle Foundation ⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit out website⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Like us on Facebook ⁠⁠⁠

Some people say that poverty and economic downturns cause crime, but our guest today argues that this may not be the case. In this episode, we interview Barry Latzer, an American criminologist and emeritus professor of criminal justice at the John Jay College of Criminal Justice. Dr. Latzer argues that crime is a cultural problem, and that punishment plays an important social role in reducing disorder in society. Be sure to check out Barry Latzer's Books: The Rise and Fall of Violent Crime in America The Roots of Violent Crime in America The Myth of Overpunishment To learn more about the Aristotle Foundation ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit out website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Like us on Facebook ⁠⁠⁠⁠ ------

We often look at the problem of tyranny through a liberal democratic lens, but what if modern tyrants are motivated by something other than economic self-interest? Our guest today is Professor Waller Newell, author of Tyranny and Revolution: From Rousseau to Heidegger. Newell argues that the modern form of tyranny represents a radical ideological shift in how tyrants behave, which was informed by Jean Jacque Rousseau's detestation of liberalism and the enlightenment. Be sure to check out Waller Newell's books: ⁠Tyranny and Revolution: From Rousseau to Heidegger Tyrants: A History of Power, Injustice, and Terror Tyranny: A New Interpretation To learn more about the Aristotle Foundation ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit out website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Like us on Facebook ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠