The Critical Compass

Mike & James. Libertarian-informed political commentary, podcasts, & video production. Join us as we document Alberta’s journey toward independence.

The Critical Compass is a society podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 43 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Unknown Host hosts The Critical Compass, a society show with 43 episodes published.

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  The Great Books Program | John Serafini & Steve Bertucci

  Aug 15, 20261h 12m

  John Serafini & Steve Bertucci joined the Critical Compass to discuss the Great Books Program, and why students should be engaging deeply with classic texts. The Great Books program is a research-supported method of learning that promotes deeper thinking through reading, discussion, and writing. Shared inquiry enables teachers to work with students in a novel intellectual partnership through a range of interpretive activities, stimulating students' critical thinking faculties, challenging them to read more and more diverse books than they would otherwise, and even earning post-secondary credits along the way. John Serafini, owner of Serafini Books in Calgary, Alberta, will be bringing this once online-only program to life in-person and in the classroom. Find out more here: https://serafinibooks.com/pages/study-the-great-booksFollow John on X: https://x.com/JohnRSerafini https://x.com/SerafiniBooks Steve Bertucci is a Director and President of the Great Books Program and has probably moderated more Great Books discussion groups (literally thousands now) than any living human! He speaks at educational conferences throughout the country and in Europe and serves on the boards of nonprofit educational and arts organizations. Steve was one of the pioneers of live-audio online Socratic discussion groups. Learn more about the Great Books program here: https://angelicum.net/academics/great-books-program/ _____ 00:00 Teaser 01:02 Introduction to the Great Books Program 04:31 The Value of In-Person Learning 07:01 The Purpose of Education 13:13 Fostering Curiosity and Critical Thinking 16:26 The Role of Classical Education in Modern Society 21:37 The Importance of Engaging with Ideas 25:26 The Evolution of Educational Conversations 33:15 The Future of Education and Parental Concerns 41:45 Parallel Institutions and Community Building 46:54 The Future of Education and Alternatives 49:52 Credentialism and the Value of Experience 52:14 Program Structure and Student Engagement 01:02:41 The Importance of Community in Learning _____ https://buymeacoffee.com/criticalcompass Follow us on X: https://x.com/thecritcomp Follow us on Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/TheCriticalCompass Media inquiries: thecriticalcompass@proton.me

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  Mitch Sylvestre | Petition Debrief & Looking Ahead to the Referendum

  Jun 17, 20261h 15mS0

  <p>In this interview with Alberta Prosperity Project/Stay Free Alberta founder and president Mitch Sylvester, we debrief the recent petition campaign for Alberta independence, discuss the political landscape and strategies for the coming months, and share insights on expected challenges, the importance of grassroots coordination, and the real potential for a successful referendum on independence.Follow Mitch on X: https://x.com/StayFreeAlbertaFollow the APP on X: https://x.com/ABProsperityPrjLearn more and find out how to get involved: https://www.albertaprosperityproject.com/Full fiscal plan: “The Value of Freedom” https://albertaprosperityproject.com/resources/00:00 The Petition Journey: Achieving 300,000 Signatures04:09 Navi...

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  Tanya Clemens | Independence Really is the ONLY Choice for Alberta

  May 22, 20261h 5mS0

  <p>Tanya Clemens is a farmer, teacher and Alberta independence advocate. In this full interview, Tanya explains how she finds herself at the forefront of a grassroots citizen advocacy campaign, how her rural upbringing shaped and informed her thoughts on independence, and how one-on-one conversations, engaging the "middle third", and overcoming fear through education is what will ultimately win the day for Alberta independence.</p><p><br></p><p>Follow Tanya on X: https://x.com/miss_tanyac</p><p>Catch Tanya at a speaking engagement on the Let's Talk Alberta tour: https://letstalkalberta.com/</p><p><br></p><p>...

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  Albertans are WINNERS & Will Be the Wealthiest Nation Per Capita on Earth | Fergus Hodgson

  May 11, 20261h 10mS0

  <p>Fergus Hodgson is a modern day Renaissance man, with degrees in finance, economics, and political science. He is an author, publisher, a Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst, and founder of Econ Americas LLC, a financial consultancy devoted to alternative investments, stakeholder management, and jurisdictional arbitrage.</p><p>In our full interview, Fergus makes a holistic argument for Alberta independence, spanning the obvious economic wins, through the historical, cultural, marketing, and clear momentum which is furthering the case every day for a national divorce from a parasitic federal government holding us back.</p><p>Follow Fergus on X: https://x.com...

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  The Evolution of Alberta's Independence Movement | Michael Wagner

  Apr 27, 20261h 8mS0

  <p>In this in-depth interview, Michael Wagner, a seasoned researcher and author, shares the history and evolution of the Alberta independence movement, from Alberta's birth as a province, to the energy crisis, all the way to the present day. Watch to learn more about the impact of the National Energy Program, the role of political parties like Reform and WCC, and the influence of constitutional changes and centralizing policies.Michael Wagner is an independent researcher and writer with a PhD in political science from the University of Alberta who has authored several books on Alberta politics and the independence movement...

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