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Our rhetoric creates allies or enemies, unites us or divides us, makes war or makes peace. What do you want your words to do?
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Is Cereal a Soup? (opens the original)
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On 8/14/26, Dr. Jennifer Steele of American University and Dr. Benjamin Utter of Ouachita Baptist University joined me to record a practice session for my series entitled “A Gentle Answer.” They chose to tackle the delightful topic “Is Cereal a Soup?” As you’ll see, they bring all their considerable academic training, intelligence, wit, and common sense to this most controversial of issues. :) Later, they came back again to record their real debate about the da
Asking a favor (opens the original)
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Dear friends, followers, fans, skeptics, clients, haters, and casual passers-by: I have a favor to ask of you! I am very close to being able to monetize my YouTube channel, and I would really like to do that. I’m a freelancer, so all the hours I put into my podcast, YouTube, Substack, etc. are unpaid, and things are getting tighter all the time. So could you do two little things for me, pretty please? Could you go to https://www.youtube.com/@DrSorinaHiggins and (1) subscribe and (2) play some of
A Gentle Answer Turneth Away Wrath? (opens the original)
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Here is the first episode in Season Two, Series Four: “A Gentle Answer” in which I bring together guests who passionately disagree with each other on one of the controversial issues of our day and guide them to listen carefully, repeat accurately, and respond respectfully. Sometimes it doesn’t quite work, though, and things get heated! Each set of guests did a practice episode with me on a silly topic, and you can get access to that bonus content by becoming a paid subscriber here on Substack or
Bad Words rerun: Larry Rosen (opens the original)
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As I prepare the upcoming series, please enjoy this rerun from the archives. This conversation with Larry Rosen of The Enemies Project originally aired on March 22, 2026. Let me know what you think of it, please!#BadWords #Rhetoric #Politics #Enemies #Friends
Announcement: *Galahad & the Grail* Class Coming Soon! (opens the original)
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*Galahad & the Grail*A Course on Malcolm Guite’s Merlin’s Isle Vol IFour Tuesdays: October 6, 13, 20, & 27, from 3-5pm eastern onlineVisit https://wyrdhoard.com/gg-class/ to register today!Put on your shining armor and come on this quest! Why is an epic retelling of the King Arthur story, told in old-fashioned ballad meter, the #1 bestselling poem in the world?! How has the Rev. Dr. Malcolm Guite crafted the perfect story for our times out of this timeless legend? Join me, Dr. Sør
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