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May 15, 2026
The Back of the Book•May 15, 2026

•Episode length: 1h 11m

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Education for Freedom with Zena Hitz

Episode length: 1h 11m

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In this special episode, recorded as part of AEI’s American Dream Lecture Series, Dr. Zena Hitz addresses the role of liberal education in sustaining the democratic project. She also identifies the most significant threats to liberal learning and offers practical remedies that might address them. After her lecture, Zena sat down with Chris for a conversation and fielded questions from the audience at AEI.

Show notes:

  • Zena’s books, A Philosopher Looks at the Religious Life and Lost in Thought
  • Learn more about St. John's College and the Catherine Project
  • Watch previous editions of AEI’s American Dream Lecture Series

Time stamps:

5:04 – Zena’s lecture

36:53 – Zena’s conversation with Chris

56:38 – Audience Q&A

Opening and closing music: Brendan Benson, “Spit It Out,” used with permission from the artist.

Produced by Sean Doolan.

Hosted by Christopher J. Scalia

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