Search for a podcast, browse episodes, and download MP3 files directly from the publisher's website. Transcripts included when available.

In Part 2 of A Tale of Two Speeches, Dan discusses the 2nd Inaugural Address of Abraham Lincoln, widely-regarded as one of the best speeches in Western history and a perfect example of the Rhetorical Triangle used appropriately. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out:…

In this episode, Dan uses the rhetorical triangle to dissect Zohran Mamdani's recent speech for America’s 250th Birthday. Using the triangle, he shows how no argument is actually made, opting instead for deceptive persuasion. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out:…

Dan uses what we’ve learned from the Appeals of Persuasion to break down the lies of Marxism in its originalist, Frankfurt School, and modern critical theory forms. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In the final installment of the Persuasion series, Dan discusses the Dark Triangle, the Machine of Deception that uses the three pillars of persuasion do deceive. You will learn how to identify this deception and resist it. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out:…

Dan discusses all three rhetorical appeals, Logos, Ethos, and Pathos as a single unit. Please visit the Substack associated with this episode and support my work. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Dan discusses the final appeal, Pathos, the appeal to emotion. Please visit the associated Substack and the paid Substack that follows on the Dark Side of Pathos. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Dan discusses the second of the three appeals, Ethos (character), in this five-part series. Please check out the associated substack and tomorrow’s Dark Side companion article for paid subscribers. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Dan discusses the first of a five-part series of The Three Appeals, Logos, the appeal to the argument itself. Please visit the associated substack and the paid companion substack, The Dark Side of Logos available June 23rd. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out:…

Dan discusses the Logos and our duty to live in accordance with reality.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Dan discusses the Greek concept of hubris, its counter nemesis, and how it affects your life today. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Dan discusses Batya’s new book The Jews and the Left. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Dan discusses the Stoic principle Kathekon, “the appropriate action."Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy