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Is America the Embodiment of Modern Philosophy? | Spirit News, Ep. 4

July 06, 2026

Spirit News: A Hegelian Perspective on Current Affairs | |  Most people see America as a divided nation struggling to live up to its founding ideals, but what if America's distinct flaws reveal its greatest philosophical potential? In this episode, Yale-trained philosopher and scholar of religion and science Samuel Loncar challenges us to see America not only as a political project, but as the ultimate embodiment of modern philosophy centered on freedom and equality. He argues that America's ...

Nietzsche on Russia, Europe, and the Munich Security Conference | Spirit News, Ep. 3

February 26, 2026

Spirit News: A Hegalian Perspective on Current Affairs| Ep. 3 | A philosopher's take on the news with Yale-trained philosopher, Dr. Samuel Loncar. In this episode, I explore the transformative impact of social media on traditional news, the foundational theories of social structure by classical theorists like Elias, Marx, Durkheim, and Weber, and the implications of these theories on contemporary society. I discuss the evolution of societal norms, the dynamics of geopolitics and imperialism, ...

Spirit News: The Death of Legacy Media, Walking Monks, & Kierkegaard Makes the Evening Edition | Ep 2

February 20, 2026

Spirit News: A Hegelian Perspective on Current Affairs Philosopher Dr. Samuel Loncar explores the intersection of philosophy and modern news, emphasizing the relevance of Hegelian thought in understanding contemporary society. In the latest episode of Spirit News, he dives into the changing landscape of media and the rise of new platforms. Legacy news networks are losing viewers, and it's time to rethink what we consider "newsworthy."   Course: The Existential Enlightenment: An Introduction t...