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Plato, Tocqueville, & Catholicism: Insights for Independence Day with Dr. Papadopoulos - 363

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Join Deacon Mike Beauvais and guest Dr. Pavlos Papadopoulos in this captivating episode of RED-C Roundup as they delve into the profound connections between the founding of the United States, Catholic faith, and classical political philosophy. Recorded on July 3rd, 2024, this episode explores the political and spiritual landscape in anticipation of Independence Day. Dr. Papadopoulos, a political philosophy professor at Wyoming Catholic College, shares his journey from a secular upbringing to embracing the Catholic faith. The conversation weaves through insights from Plato's, Republic, and Alexis de Tocqueville's, Democracy in America, highlighting their relevance to modern American politics and society. The episode concludes with a discussion on Wyoming Catholic College's unique technology policy, emphasizing its impact on students' academic and spiritual formation. Introduction and Guest Background (00:00:00 - 00:02:08): Deacon Mike introduces Dr. Papadopoulos, who shares his educational journey and conversi