The Great Books
There's a particular kind of conversation that happens when you return to a book you think you know, only to find it has more to say. The Great Books, from National Review, is built on that idea. Each episode is a guided rediscovery, where host John J. Miller of Hillsdale College sits down to talk about a single foundational text from the Western tradition. These aren't dry lectures or simple plot summaries. Instead, you'll hear thoughtful discussions that dig into why these works-from Homer to Hemingway-have endured. What were the authors trying to accomplish in their time, and what can their stories, philosophies, and characters reveal about our own world? The conversations are accessible, assuming curiosity rather than a doctorate, and they often illuminate the historical context and biographical details that make the reading experience richer. This podcast serves as both an invitation and a companion, whether you're picking up "Moby-Dick" for the first time or the fifth. It’s for anyone who believes that a great book is never finished, only revisited, and that the best way to understand it is often to talk it through. Tune in for a regular dose of intellectual adventure, one classic at a time.
