Although it sounds cliché, it is true that those who do not know history are condemned to repeat the mistakes of the past. But it is also important to look at the positive contributions to history, especially from classic political thinkers.

Here to talk about those historical contributions is Crom Carmichael, co-founder of the Giants of Political Thought audio program series. Included in our discussion are the positive historical lessons and thinkers we can look to for guidance in the face of political challenges, why those lessons are still relevant today, and how to apply those lessons.

(0:00) Introduction to History's Connection to Today, Crom Carmichael

(1:40) The Origins of Crom's Interest in Historical Thinkers

(6:26) The Creation of Giants of Political Thought

(14:03) Making Historical Thinkers Understandable for the Public Today

(22:19) How to More Effectively Teach About These Historical Thinkers

(31:19) How These Historical Figures are Interesting and Relevant to Today

(37:52) The Importance of Having the Same Rules for Everyone in Politics

(41:20) How the Classic Thinkers Peer Into Human Nature

(46:53) Who Does Crom Want to Add to Giants of Political Thought?

(55:24) The Importance of Studying Historical Collapses, Opinions on Their Causes

(1:02:02) Should Politicians Make Campaign Promises and When?

(1:09:46) What Thinkers Can We Look to for How to Overcome Polarization?

(1:15:28) New chapter: Food Ingredients You Can't Stand

(1:19:26) Closing and Our Media Links