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Audio: Samuel Gregg on ‘Kresta in the Afternoon’ Show
Audio: Samuel Gregg on ‘Kresta in the Afternoon’ Show
Jan 30, 2026 8:03 AM

Samuel Gregg, director of research at the Acton Institute, recently joined Al Kresta of Ave Maria Radio to discuss Gregg’s new ing Europe.

Amity Shlaes, author of The Forgotten Man and Coolidge, said this about the book: “Gregg spotlights the perils of American progressive arrogance so clearly they can no longer be denied or ignored. His logic is incontrovertible. Every economist, historian, and politician should read ing Europe.”

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[audio: ing Europe is now available. You can purchase the hardcover or Kindle version here.

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