Trump called Britain "uncooperative," dismantled Lloyd's three-century grip on the Strait of Hormuz, and inherited a united Gulf alliance — all in 72 hours. This is what the end of empire looks like.
The neocons say Trump has no plan. Chatham House says you can't do regime change from the air. Then Iran's new leadership called Washington and Trump picked up. The special relationship is cracking open — and the men who ran it are on the chopping block.
In this thought-provoking episode, Tony Papert and poet Dan Leach, delve into the idea of the sublime and its connection to the proposed Third Christian Renaissance. Dan Leach explores how humanity can access divine power through classical art and presents his views on the spiritual warfare affecting modern society. Inspired by profound works of art and poetry, Leach discusses the eternal struggle against the forces of evil, the essence of sublime experiences, and their redemptive power. Drawing from historical examples and personal experience, he emphasizes the transformative impact of connecting with a higher, universal truth. The episode includes an insightful discussion of philosophical and theological ideas, an analysis of sublime art, and readings from Friedrich Schiller and Percy Bysshe Shelley, offering a deep reflection on human potential and spirituality.
00:00 Introduction to the Third Christian Renaissance 01:16 Exploring the Sublime: A Window into the Renaissance 03:48 The Devil at Woodstock: A Poetic Inspiration 06:17 Understanding the Spiritual War 10:38 The Role of Sublime Art in Human Experience 14:51 The Concept of the Sublime in Philosophy and Art 21:03 The Divine Power and Human Creativity 29:44 The Historical Impact of Sublime Art 43:02 The Ultimate Remedy: Sublime Art and Cultural Redemption 44:20 Closing Thoughts and Shelley's Ode to the West Wind
Founding member of the LaRouche movement in the 1960s. Former editor of LaRouche’s writings and EIR magazine. Regular host of our Saturday class series.
The universe isn't a machine. Bruce Director makes the case that consciousness, creativity, and Plato are coming back to science — and why that matters for everything.
The Supreme Court Didn't Kill Tariffs. Here's What's Actually Happening: A 17% trade deficit decline, billions in new factory investment, and a nuclear renaissance — Brian Lantz has the real scorecard.