Son of the Congo with A.T. Tshibaka
In our latest Anchoring Truths Podcast episode, we sit down with A.T. Tshibaka to discuss his new memoir, Son of the Congo. Son of the Congo follows Mr. Tshibaka and his journey from his beyond humble beginnings in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, to his journey to the United States where he raised his …
VIDEO: Hadley Arkes on “Foreign Policy in a Regime of Natural Rights: The Centrality of the ‘Regime’ in Political Life”
In this keynote lecture for the Ben Franklin Fellowship’s Freedom 250 Symposium at the Victims of Communism Museum, Hadley Arkes recounts the historical evils of communist and authoritarian regimes; and the goodness of America’s opposition to them. Indeed, he says, many people once under communist regimes are alive and well today because of the policy …
The Pursuit of Happiness in American Law and Jurisprudence with Professor Carli Conklin: Audio
As part of our ongoing series of episodes devoted to the celebration of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, we’re delighted to bring you an episode devoted to the legal relevance of the Declaration’s most famous sentence: “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are …
The Pursuit of Happiness in American Law and Jurisprudence with Professor Carli Conklin: Video
We’re delighted to bring you an episode devoted to the legal relevance of the Declaration’s most famous sentence: “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness”. This video …
Natural Law Moment Episode X Natural Law at America 250
Hadley Arkes on America at 250, Natural Law, and Natural Rights for The After Dinner Scholar, Wyoming Catholic College Podcast
JWI Founder and Co-Director Hadley Arkes sits down with faculty at Wyoming Catholic College on their podcast The After Dinner Scholar to discuss the Natural Law philosophy of the Founding Fathers and the origin of theories of Natural Rights. Listen to Prof. Arkes as he explains first principles, and their place in the law and …
Dr. Matthew Spalding on the Declaration of Independence and “The Making of the American Mind”
For the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, we are pleased to share an intimate discussion with Dr. Matthew Spalding whose timely new book The Making of the American Mind explores the philosophic underpinnings of and story behind the Declaration. Please enjoy this special Anchoring Truths episode as a celebration of our nation’s Independence …
VIDEO: Dr. Matthew Spalding on the Declaration of Independence & “The Making of the American Mind”
For the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, we are pleased to share an intimate discussion with Dr. Matthew Spalding whose timely new book The Making of the American Mind explores the philosophic underpinnings of and story behind the Declaration. Please enjoy this special Anchoring Truths episode as a celebration of our nation’s Independence …


