Sages of The Sun

James Brooke on Russia and Ukraine: 'Sages of the Sun' (Episode #16)

This week, we sat down with James Brooke to deep dive into the latest developments in Ukraine, and Russia's ambitions going forward. A lifelong foreign correspondent, Mr. Brooke reported for The New York Times for 24 years — from West Africa, Brazil, Canada, Japan, Korea, and Russia. After The Times, he was the Moscow bureau chief for Bloomberg and then the Moscow-based correspondent for Voice of America. After eight years in Russia, he moved to Ukraine, where he worked for six years in Kyiv. His insight into both nations is extraordinary.

Lt. Col. Scott Mann (RET.) and Our Afghanistan Allies: 'Sages of the Sun' (Episode #15)

This week, we sat down with Lt. Col. Scott Mann (RET.), a retired Green Beret with more than twenty years of Army and Special Operations experience to talk about his heroic efforts to evacuate our Afghan allies. Lt. Col. Scott Mann (RET.) is also the author of the upcoming book, "Operation Pineapple Express" and the founder of The Heroes Journey, a 501c3 committed to helping U.S. and Afghan veterans tell their stories and transition to civilian life.

A.R. Hoffman on Constitutional Revolution, Political Insurrection, and Johnson’s Brexit Bet: ‘Sages of the Sun’ (Episode #14)

This week, we sit down for the second of a two-part series with our brilliant staff reporter and assistant editor, A.R. Hoffman, to discuss the overturning of Roe v. Wade and the January 6 Committee hearing that has sent shockwaves through American politics. From the Supreme Court to Capitol Hill, it was a week to remember, and one that won’t soon be forgotten. We reflect on and look forward to what it means for abortion, the midterm elections, and President Trump’s political future. We also look across the pond and break down a pivotal couple of days in the United Kingdom, and what they mean for Prime Minister Johnson, Ireland, and Scotland. Mr. Hoffman holds an A.B. and PhD from Harvard, as well as a law degree from Stanford.

A.R. Hoffman on Decision Week at the Supreme Court: 'Sages of the Sun' (Episode #13)

This week’s roundtable will feature a lively in-depth discussion with our brilliant Staff Reporter and Assistant Editor A.R. Hoffman on decision week at the Supreme Court. With a landmark religious liberty case already handed down and epochal rulings expected on environmental regulation, gun rights, and of course abortion, America's legal landscape is in a revolutionary moment. We will also discuss the January 6 hearings, what they mean for 2020 and 2024, and the possibility that President Trump might soon find himself facing criminal charges. Mr. Hoffman holds an A.B. and PhD from Harvard, as well as a law degree from Stanford.

Talking Libertarian Economics With a Harvard Professor: ‘Sages of the Sun’ (Episode #12)

We sit down with Jeffrey Miron, a professor of economics at Harvard University and the director of economic studies at the CATO Institute. Mr. Miron is an expert in the economics of libertarianism, and has advocated for many libertarian policies, including legalizing all drugs and allowing failing banks to go bankrupt.