A Conversation With Celtic Throne’s Brian Byrne, and Much More

• On June 28, Armstrong Auditorium will host the world premiere of Celtic Throne: The Royal Journey of Irish Dance—a full-length dance production. We have a conversation with the Grammy-nominated composer of the original music for the show, Brian Byrne.
• How is it that the left, which was so authoritarian in enforcing the coronavirus lockdowns, suddenly turned on a dime and cheered on the anarchy that took over America’s cities after the death of George Floyd? You need to see how anarchy and authoritarianism are actually two sides of the same coin.
• China has long sought to draw Taiwan more firmly under its power through incentives and other tools of soft power. But with Taiwan’s government seeking complete independence, China is increasingly resorting to tougher measures, even force.
• I conclude with some tips on how to become a deeper thinker.

Links

• [2:00] Celtic Throne: Brian Byrne Interview (16 minutes)
  • Tickets: ArmstrongAuditorium.org
• [18:00] Anarchy and Authoritarianism (18 minutes)
• [36:00] Taiwanese Independence (14 mintues)
  • “Taiwan Betrayal”
• [50:30] Become a Deeper Thinker (6 minutes)
  • LAST WORD: “On Thinking”