Happy 4th of July! As we celebrate independence day, Coyle and Ed turn their attention to patriotism--what it is, why we should have it, what might worry us about it, and whether Coyle likes having flags hanging in his church. So, fire up the grill, doff your cap, and wave your flag, as we discuss love of country.

In today's episode, Coyle and Ed tackle the political ideology of Marxism, talking a little about Marx's background, his understanding of the evolution of history, his critique of capitalism, and his communist ideal. In an upcoming Part II, we will continue this discussion, talking about communism in the 20th century, and the applicability of Marxist thought in making sense of some of our contemporary economic challenges.

Inspired by two recent articles on the history of populism in both the Republican and Democratic parties, Coyle and Ed talk about populism in the United States, its roll in the recent election, and its benefits and challenges to our current social and political life. Enjoy!

In the third installment of Ancient Asides, Coyle and Jordan talk about the death of Julius Caesar and its aftermath for Roman society.

In today's episode, Coyle and Ed turn their attention to the issue of healthcare in the United States--what our situation is, why it's so expensive, and what we should (and shouldn't) do about it.

In today's episode, Coyle has a sit down interview with Paul Miller, Associate Director of the Clements Center for National Security at the University of Texas-Austin, and author of American Power and Liberal Order. Miller's book offers a bold foreign policy vision of US engagement in the international order.

Happy Birthday! Coyle and Ed celebrate the one year anniversary of the show by fielding listener questions in an Ask Me Anything episode. They talk about the news sources they rely on, Anabaptists, constitutional interpretation, Christian Democracy, natural law, favorite books, the demands of charity v. responsibility and more!

Coyle and Ed turn their attention back to more foundational issues of political theory and discuss libertarianism. Also, we are still fielding questions for our upcoming first anniversary Ask Me Anything episode! Submit your questions to [email protected] or facebook.com/cityofmanpodcast.

As issues regarding the Supreme Court begin to drift back into view with the nomination of Neil Gorsuch, Ed and Coyle take up the topic of constitutional interpretation, talking about originalism, living constitutionalism, and other theories of judicial interpretation, as well as the application of those theories to some recent cases and contemporary issues. Also, send in your questions for our upcoming first anniversary Ask Me Anything episode! Submit your questions to [email protected] or facebook.com/cityofmanpodcast.

In today's episode, Coyle and Ed discuss the issue of abortion, looking at the moral, theological and public policy issues that surrounding this controversial issue.