Shilo Brooks, SMU professor, CEO of George W. Bush Presidential Center, and host of the Old School podcast, joins me for a riveting conversation on the power of books and why people–particularly men–should be reading them more prolifically.

Check out Shilo's podcast "Old School" about great books here: https://www.thefp.com/s/old-school-with-shilo-brooks

Andrew Klavan

The Andrew Klavan Show

Why Men Should Be Reading More Books w/Shilo Brooks

The elites hate him because he destroys their sense of virtue.

Ep. 1263

The Pendragon Cycle: Rise of the Merlin is finally here. Episodes 1 & 2 are now streaming exclusively on DailyWire+

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Ep. 1263 - Trump vs the Decadent Mind

There was a time when Best Picture meant the best and most popular movie of the year, so I’m reviewing the Oscar winners from back when Hollywood could entertain the masses while making truly great films.

The Pendragon Cycle: Rise of the Merlin is finally here. Episodes 1 & 2 are now streaming exclusively on DailyWire+

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Klavan Reviews Best Picture Oscar Winners Over the Decades

Angela Franks, Associate Professor of Theology at Catholic University of America and author of "Body and Identity: A History of the Empty Self," joins me to discuss how modern identity crises, rooted in philosophy and secularism, have reshaped our understanding of the body, gender, and what it ultimately means to know who we are.

Angela's book "Body and Identity: A History of the Empty Self" is available here: https://a.co/d/7S04knp

The Identity Crisis Behind Gender Politics w/ Angela Franks

As Iranians risk their lives in a revolution against tyranny, leftists play at revolution against make-believe oppression.

Ep. 1262

Ep. 1262 - Democrats vs Reality

Trump's accomplishments in 2025 have been prolific. But have they all been good?

My Hot Take On Trump's Accomplishments So Far

Lauren Southern, author of "This Is Not Real Life," joins me for a raw discussion about the chaos behind the scenes of her life in the media.

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How Influencers Project Their Personal Crises Onto The Public w/Lauren Southern

Well, at least that chaotic 2025 is finally... WHOA!!!!

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Ep. 1261 - It's Crazy Out There

Today, I'll be discussing a list of new years resolutions the internet deems is important. I'll read the list and give my thoughts on whether or not these resolutions matter. If they do, I'll explain why.

9 New Year's Resolutions You Need To Hear

In this video, I discuss the impact that many of history’s most renowned writers have had on my work and on my worldview. I hope you find something truthful and relatable to your own life experience, and since it is New Years Day, I wish you a Happy New Year.

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