Just the Best Literature

Hosted by Dennis Leap

Just the Best Literature inspires you to not only read printed books, but to read only the best books. Besides books, host Dennis Leap will lead discussions on other current literature such as essays and important articles.

#130: George Washington Faces Conflict Within His Cabinet

Aired Monday, December 31, 2018   ·   08:00 AM CST   ·   28 minutes

Host Dennis Leap and 60-plus panel member Deborah Leap discuss the problems George Washington faced with cabinet members’ desiring to establish a two-party system for America.

#129: The Washingtons’ Vision for the U.S. Federal Government and the Culture of the Presidency

Aired Monday, December 24, 2018   ·   08:00 AM CST   ·   27 minutes

Host Dennis Leap and 60-plus panel member Deborah Leap discuss the effort and personal sacrifice George and Martha Washington expended to lay the foundation of the new American government and office of the presidency.

#128: George and Martha Washington as First President and First Lady

Aired Monday, December 17, 2018   ·   08:00 AM CST   ·   29 minutes

Host Dennis Leap and 60-plus panel member Deborah Leap discuss Mrs. Barbara Bush, as well as George and Martha Washington’s lives as first president and first lady.

#127: Final Thoughts on Dunkirk and Winston Churchill’s Life

Aired Monday, October 1, 2018   ·   08:00 AM CDT   ·   50 minutes

Host Dennis Leap, in a special one-hour program, discusses Anthony McCarten’s book Darkest Hour and the invaluable lessons we can learn from Winston Churchill’s life.

#126: The Miracles at Dunkirk

Aired Monday, September 24, 2018   ·   08:00 AM CDT   ·   27 minutes

Host Dennis Leap and Deborah Leap discuss the four miracles at Dunkirk.

#125: Winston Churchill’s Walk With Destiny and the Miracles at Dunkirk

Aired Monday, September 17, 2018   ·   08:00 AM CDT   ·   27 minutes

Host Dennis Leap and Deborah Leap discuss the events leading up to the miracles at Dunkirk.

#124: The Events That Led to Winston Churchill’s Prime Ministership

Aired Monday, September 10, 2018   ·   08:00 AM CDT   ·   26 minutes

Host Dennis Leap discusses the events in Britain and Europe that led to Winston Churchill’s “walk with destiny” as prime minister beginning in 1940.

#123: Why Adolf Hitler Despised Winston Churchill

Aired Monday, September 3, 2018   ·   08:00 AM CDT   ·   25 minutes

Host Dennis Leap discusses the backstory of why Winston Churchill rose to the office of prime minister in May 1940.

#122: Winston Churchill’s Wilderness Years’ Solace at Chartwell

Aired Monday, August 27, 2018   ·   10:00 AM CDT   ·   28 minutes

Host Dennis Leap, Stephen Flurry and son, Jude Flurry, discuss the beauty, productivity and solace Churchill enjoyed at his beloved estate—Chartwell. At Chartwell, he wrote, painted, remodeled, played with his children, entertained guests, and prepared to save Western society.

#121: Winston Churchill’s Productive Wilderness Years

Aired Monday, August 20, 2018   ·   08:00 AM CDT   ·   26 minutes

Host Dennis Leap, Stephen Flurry and son, Jude Flurry, discuss the incredible accomplishments Winston Churchill made during his decade of political isolation.