“Political Violence” with Rudolf J. Siebert

In this discourse, Ekpyrosis Press author, Rudolf J. Siebert, discusses the topic of political violence, its history, purpose, and future, with Dr. Dustin J. Byrd. This topic was prompted after the July 2024 attempt to assassinate the former U.S. president, Donald J. Trump, at a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. This event sparked a nation wide reflection on America’s long history of political violence. This discourse was also sponsored by the Institute for Critical Social Theory.

The “Culture Wars,” with Rudolf J. Siebert

In this installment, Ekpyrosis Press founder, Dustin J. Byrd, talks with Critical Theorist, Rudolf J. Siebert, about the history and relevance of the Culture Wars, from 19th century Germany’s “Kulturkampf” to the struggles with LGBTQ+ rights, identity politics, immigration, and what it means to be “Western.” This discourse was co-sponsored by the Institute for Critical Social Theory.

“Culture Wars,” with Rudolf J. Siebert

“Just War Theory,” with Dr. Rudolf J. Siebert

In this installment of discussions between Dr. Rudolf J. Siebert and the Founder of Ekpyrosis Press, Dr. Dustin J. Byrd, they discuss the history, development, and abuse of the St. Augustine’s 7-Point Just War Theory. Special attention is given to the world’s latest wars, including the ongoing war in Ukraine and Palestine. The discourse was also sponsored by the Institute for Critical Social Theory.

Just War Theory, with Dr. Rudolf J. Siebert