The Political Animals

Jonathan Cole
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The Political Animals Podcast

Two political philosophers, one a right-wing radical, one a left-wing heretic, come together to discuss the social, political and cultural issues of our times.

  1. AUG 31

    Mark Hornshaw: Socially Conservative, Christian Libertarian

    Jonathan chats to Mark Hornshaw, a libertarian and Austrian economist who is also socially conservative and a Christian. You can check out some of the articles Mark mentions in the show here: Australia’s Violent Enforcement of Lockdowns Sparks Memories of the Eureka Rebellion. Isaiah’s Job. Jeremiah’s Job.

    1h 13m

  2. AUG 10

    Jack Jacobs: An Old Whig Burkean Reformer

    Jonathan talks to Jack Jacobs about the influence of Burke on his political thought and why he describes himself as an old whig in the mould of Burke.

    1h 18m

  3. JUL 14

    Dr Luke Torrisi: TradCon Dissident from Machine Politics

    Jonathan talks to Dr Luke Torrisi about living through the demographic and cultural transformation of southwestern Sydney in the 1980s, his involvement on the right of the NSW Liberal Party in the 1990s and 2000s, and finding his spiritual home in traditionalist conservatism.

    2h 23m

  4. JUN 9

    Alex McEncroe: From Anarcho-Capitalist to Conservative Liberal (via Traditionalist Conservatism)

    The second in a series exploring the political ideas of the Right through intellectual biography. Terrain covered in this episode: Libertarianism Anarcho-capitalism Traditionalist Conservatism Conservative Liberalism Ordoliberalism

    1h 34m

  5. MAY 20

    Jordan Dittloff: How I Became a Rothbardian in Prison

    A new series profiling interesting personalities and thinkers on the Aussie Right (conservatives, libertarians, liberals and populists). Jordan Dittloff is the lead Senate candidate for the Libertarian Party in Victoria.

    1h 39m

  6. JAN 14

    Australian Political Thought, with Prof Wayne Hudson

    Intellectual historian Prof Wayne Hudson returns to the show for a discussion about his latest research project: Australian political thought. The Political Animals is hosted by Dr ⁠Jonathan Cole⁠, an academic, writer, speaker and translator specialising in political theology: the intersection of religion and politics. Jonathan was a senior terrorism analyst at Australian intelligence agency the Office of National Assessments where he worked on Islamist terrorism and the global jihadist movement. He is the author of ⁠The Reign of God: A Critical Engagement with Oliver O'Donovan's Theology of Political Authority⁠ and ⁠Christian Political Theology in an Age of Discontent: Mediating Scripture, Doctrine, and Political Reality⁠.

    1h 30m

  7. JAN 7

    Peter Viereck and New Conservatism, with Dr Simon Kennedy

    Simon Kennedy joins Jonathan for a conversation about twentieth century American conservative intellectual Peter Viereck and his critique of so-called new conservatism in America. Simon Kennedy has a PhD in history from the University of Queensland (UQ). He is currently Associate Editor of ⁠Quadrant Magazine⁠ and a Research Fellow in the Law School at UQ. His academic research is in the area of law and politics and their interaction with Christianity. The Political Animals is hosted by Dr ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jonathan Cole⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, a scholar, writer and translator specialising in political theology: the intersection of religion and politics. Jonathan was a senior terrorism analyst at Australian intelligence agency the Office of National Assessments where he worked on Islamist terrorism and the global jihadist movement.  You can contact Jonathan at polanimalspod@gmail.com.

    1h 21m

  8. 12/10/2023

    Eric Voegelin’s Concept of Political Gnosticism: A Conversation with Dr Simon Kennedy

    Simon Kennedy joins Jonathan for a conversation about conservative philosophy Eric Voegelin’s essay Politics, Science, and Gnosticism, and in particular his thesis that major 20th century political and intellectual movements are modern manifestations of gnosticism. Simon Kennedy has a PhD in history from the University of Queensland (UQ). He is currently Associate Editor of Quadrant Magazine and a Research Fellow in the Law School at UQ. His academic research is in the area of law and politics and their interaction with Christianity. The Political Animals is hosted by Dr ⁠⁠⁠⁠Jonathan Cole⁠⁠⁠⁠, a scholar, writer and translator specialising in political theology: the intersection of religion and politics. Jonathan was a senior terrorism analyst at Australian intelligence agency the Office of National Assessments where he worked on Islamist terrorism and the global jihadist movement.  You can contact Jonathan at polanimalspod@gmail.com.

    1h 32m
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Two political philosophers, one a right-wing radical, one a left-wing heretic, come together to discuss the social, political and cultural issues of our times.

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  • Creator
    Jonathan Cole
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2024
  • Episodes
    102
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Jonathan Cole
  • Show Website
    The Political Animals

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