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Common KnowledgeManhunt for John Wilkes Booth w/ Steven Ronen and Jenny Cardenas | Ep 6In this episode of Common Knowledge, hosts Brett Harkey and Chris Reynolds sit down with Liberty Common School instructors Steve Ronen and Jenny Cardenas to discuss one of the most gripping pursuits in American history—the twelve-day manhunt for John Wilkes Booth, the assassin of President Abraham Lincoln.The conversation follows Booth’s desperate flight through the Maryland and Virginia countryside, the efforts of Union soldiers and detectives who tracked him, and the cultural aftermath of a nation reeling from tragedy.References:Manhunt: The 12-Day Chase for Lincoln's Killer by James SwansonCo...
2025-12-1832 minCommon KnowledgePatented with Kay Lannen | Ep 5In this episode of Common Knowledge, hosts Brett Harkey and Chris Reynolds are joined by Liberty Common School math and engineering instructor Kay Lannen, who brings more than two decades of experience in the engineering field and holds ten U.S. patents. Together, they delve into the fascinating world of invention and discovery—tracing the patent process from idea to innovation. Mrs. Lannen shares insights from her own experience as a patent-holder, offering a rare look at how timeless human ingenuity continues to transform ideas into enduring contributions to the common good.Connect with Liberty Common School:...
2025-11-2530 minCommon KnowledgeThe Sepoy Rebellion with Jason Mayer | Ep. 4In this episode of Common Knowledge, hosts Brett Harkey and Chris Reynolds are joined by Liberty Common School instructor Jason Mayer to explore the historical significance of the Sepoy Rebellion. Often overlooked in popular history, this pivotal uprising reshaped the trajectory of colonial rule and set the stage for global changes between 1870 and 1914. The discussion highlights how the rebellion’s legacy continues to shape both European and Indian history today.About Jason MayerJason teaches history at Liberty Common High School and currently serves as the department chair. He has taught for 27 years—15 of those at L...
2025-10-3038 minCommon KnowledgeTemptation, Virtue, and the Great Conversation w/ Alysa Balfour | Ep 3In this episode of Common Knowledge, hosts Brett Harkey and Chris Reynolds welcome Liberty Common School instructor Alysa Balfour for a thought-provoking exploration of two timeless works: The Screwtape Letters by C.S. Lewis and Meditations by Marcus Aurelius. Together, they uncover surprising connections between Lewis’s satirical insights on human temptation and Aurelius’s stoic reflections on virtue and self-mastery. The discussion situates both works within “The Great Conversation,” tracing how ideas from vastly different eras and traditions still speak to one another—and to us—about the moral struggles and philosophical questions that shape the human experience.Connect...
2025-10-0831 minCommon KnowledgeAmerica's Original Artform with Dave Lunn | Ep 9This episode explores the origins and influence of jazz as America’s truly original art form. Guest Dave Lunn, a saxophonist and music educator, joins hosts Brett Harkey and Chris Reynolds to discuss jazz’s deep roots, key figures, and lasting impact on American culture and music.About Dave LunnDave Lunn is in his 25th year of teaching at Liberty Common School, where he teaches instrumental music, music theory and music history. He received both his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees from Colorado State University, and in 2018, he was a finalist...
2025-03-0535 min
PayCLT Payments Hub#5: Banking/Payments Apps with Sia PartnersLevvel's Scott Harkey explores Sia Partner's latest banking survey with Brett Freedberg (Senior Consultant at Sia Partners), Greg Angelopoulos (Managing Director at Sia Partners), and Davina Demelenne (Manager at Sia Partners).Connect with the speakers on LinkedIn:Scott HarkeyBrett Freedberg Greg Angelopoulos Davina Demelenne Learn more about the featured companies:LevvelPayCLTSia Partners
2021-08-1844 min