The Liberty Show

What can artificial intelligence never replace? In this episode of The Liberty Show , Matthew Kirby sits down with investor, lifelong reader, and Atlanta Classical Academy supporter Walter DuPre to discuss the enduring value of great books, liberal arts education, and lifelong learning. Walter shares how reading transformed his own life, why he believes classical education prepares students not ju...

When Garrett Holt graduated from college, he had opportunities to move across the country and pursue adventure. Instead, a mentor gave him simple advice: “Go with your friends.” More than a decade later, that decision shaped his career, his family, his community, and hundreds of students at Atlanta Classical Academy. In this episode of The Liberty Show , Matthew Kirby sits down with Garrett Holt t...

What is education really for? In this episode of The Liberty Show , Matthew Kirby sits down with Bryan Franklin, Director of Fine Arts at Atlanta Classical Academy, to explore the role of music in shaping not just the mind, but the heart. Together, they walk through what classical education looks like in practice, including a live classroom-style lesson using Dvořák’s Symphony No. 9 “From the New...

Why should we be proud of America? In this episode of The Liberty Show , Matthew Kirby sits down with Burt and Anita Folsom to explore the historical foundations of American liberty and why those ideas still matter today. Drawing from their work on American history and their recent pamphlet Three Reasons to Be Proud of America , the Folsoms walk through the principles that shaped the nation and th...

What makes a great teacher? In this episode of The Liberty Show , Matthew Kirby sits down with David Hahn , lower school principal at Atlanta Classical Academy, to explore the deeper purpose of education and what it looks like to form students in both mind and character. David shares his journey from aerospace engineering to education and reflects on the mission that drives classical schools: cult...

What is education actually for? In this episode of The Liberty Show, we sit down with sociologist and author Dr. Margarita Mooney Clayton to explore the deeper purpose of education and why modern systems may be missing something essential. Much of education today is focused on credentials, outcomes, and career preparation. But historically, education aimed at something much greater: the formation...

What is education ultimately for? In this episode of The Liberty Show, Matthew Kirby sits down with Robert Kelly to discuss the deeper purpose of classical education. Beyond credentials and career preparation, Liberty Classical Schools exists to form students in moral and intellectual character — preparing them not only for success, but for responsible citizenship. Together, they explore: Why char...

What is education ultimately for — achievement, or something higher? In this episode of The Liberty Show , Matthew Kirby sits down with Dr. Shilo Brooks — professor of political science at SMU, CEO of the George W. Bush Presidential Center, and author of the forthcoming book Noble Ambition . Dr. Brooks shares his powerful journey from West Texas to St. John’s College, where a Great Books education...

What does it mean to “trust the process” in classical education—and why does it work? In this episode of The Liberty Show, Matthew Kirby sits down with Deidre Wallace, a founding second-grade teacher at Northwest Classical Academy. Deidre shares her journey from public school to homeschooling to becoming a core part of a thriving classical school community. She explains why parents often need time...

Why does classical education awaken something in students and teachers that modern schooling often suppresses? In this episode of The Liberty Show, Dr. Christopher Perrin—author, educator, and leading voice in the classical renewal movement—explores why education must recover delight, rest, contemplation, and wonder if we want students to flourish. Dr. Perrin explains how classical education forms...

What makes a school truly excellent — not just in academics, but in culture, character, and citizenship? In this episode of The Liberty Show, Dr. Matt Stone shares his journey from Hillsdale College to leading classical schools across the country — and now helping launch new Liberty Classical campuses in Georgia. Dr. Stone explains why classical education is not just an alternative model, but a fo...

What if one parent’s conviction could transform education for an entire state? In this episode of The Liberty Show, Janet Tomko shares how a small group of parents in Atlanta turned a kitchen-table conversation into a statewide movement for classical education. From painting classrooms before opening day to shaping statewide policy, Janet reveals how courage, collaboration, and faith built Liberty...

What happens when a school doesn’t just educate children,  but transforms families? In this episode of The Liberty Show, Kara Williams shares her journey from Liberty parent to school leader, and how classical education reshaped everything from her family’s dinner table conversations to her professional calling. From choosing a new school post-pandemic, to helping build culture at Northwest Classi...

In this episode of The Liberty Show, Leo shares how he and his wife built a family creed, sacrificed time and income, and intentionally invested in their children’s formation. From parenting principles to classical education, he explains why success isn’t accidental — it’s the fruit of purpose, discipline, and faith. 🎓 In This Episode: - Why education deserves the same scrutiny as brain surgery -...

What if the solution to our modern education crisis isn’t something new, but something ancient? In the first episode of The Liberty Show, we sit down with Doris Moss to explore why classical education forms both the minds and hearts of students. Learn how Liberty Classical Schools is equipping the next generation with wisdom, virtue, and purpose through time-tested principles that transcend trends...