Episode 5: Byzantium and the Agents of the Renaissance Hosted by Victor Davis Hanson

When something is characterized as “byzantine,” it’s generally not a compliment. But Byzantium, a.k.a. Constantinople, gets a bad rap it doesn’t deserve. After Rome, the city, fell in 476, Rome the empire lived on in the eastern Mediterranean for another 1,000 years with Constantinople as its capital, preserving Western civilization through the so-called Dark Age, and serving as a Christian bulwark against the onslaught of Islam. And, when Constantinople finally fell to the Turks, Byzantine scholars fled west and planted the seeds that would flower as the Renaissance. 5/8

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Episode 4: Rome’s Fall: Continuation or a new Dark Age? Hosted by Victor Davis Hanson

Rome thrived by gradually Romanizing the Mediterranean world: absorbing and assimilating conquered peoples and turning them into Roman citizens. But eventually Rome became a victim of its own success. As the empire grew ever larger, the homogenization process broke down. In the countryside, small farms gave way to vast estates worked by slaves, whose patrician owners eventually controlled most of the empire’s wealth. The yeoman farmers migrated to the cities and became a mob, to be pacified with bread and circuses. Shorn of its republican virtues, Rome lost its fighting edge. Soon the barbarians were at the gates, and Rome no longer had the strength – or the will – to resist. The city finally fell in 476 A.D. But was that really the end of Rome? Ep 4/8

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In this episode of Parresia, the American Freedom Alliance's podcast dedicated to amplifying bold voices, host Karen Siegemund sits down with renowned constitutional scholar Dr. John Eastman. Set to be honored with AFA's inaugural Hineni Award at our gala dinner on September 6th in Los Angeles for his unwavering commitment to defending America's foundational institutions, Dr. Eastman shares his firsthand experiences in the fight for election integrity and the rule of law. Dr. Eastman recounts his involvement in the 2020 election challenges, including his advisory role to President Trump in navigating legal strategies amid widespread allegations of election irregularities and judicial dismissals. He discusses the Texas v. Pennsylvania Supreme Court case, the impact of 2020 riots on judicial decisions, and the constitutional questions surrounding the vice president's role in certifying electoral votes. Delving into the "lawfare" waged against him, Dr. Eastman details the 18 legal actions he's faced—including indictments in Georgia and Arizona, a bar disciplinary proceeding in California, and being named an unindicted co-conspirator in federal cases—totaling over $1.6 million in legal fees. The conversation explores broader threats to democracy, such as the deep state's influence, the Russia hoax, and recent developments like the Tulsi Gabbard referral and investigations into election officials. Dr. Eastman also reflects on institutional support, his ongoing work with the Claremont Institute, and his determination to protect constitutional principles for future generations, inspired by the biblical call of "Hineni" ("Here I am"). Join us for this riveting discussion on standing firm against tyranny, the pursuit of accountability, and the path forward for America's constitutional republic.

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Dr. John C. Eastman is Founding Director of the Claremont Institute’s Center for Constitutional Jurisprudence and a Senior Fellow at the Claremont Institute. He served as a law clerk for Justice Clarence Thomas at the Supreme Court (1996-1997) and was a professor and dean (2007-2010) at Chapman University’s Fowler School of Law. Dr. Eastman has represented parties in numerous Supreme Court cases and is a prolific author on constitutional law. He earned his B.A. from the University of Dallas, M.A. and Ph.D. from Claremont Graduate School, and J.D. from the University of Chicago Law School.

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