Did Christopher Nolan get The Odyssey right?

Raymond Arroyo welcomes American Odyssey author Dr. Patrick Deneen for a deep dive into Homer's epic and the blockbuster adaptation that's dividing audiences. They discuss what Nolan changed, the true meaning of Odysseus' journey, heroism, marriage, fatherhood, virtue, and why The Odyssey remains one of the most influential stories ever written.

Plus, Deneen explains what Homer's masterpiece reveals about America, family, community, and the challenges facing modern culture.

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0:00 - Introduction
1:07 - Nolan's Odyssey
2:46 - The Trojan Horse
7:09 - Odysseus' Character
9:28 - Emily Wilson's Translation
11:01 - Why Homer Still Matters
14:06 - Best Odyssey Adaptations
16:08 - The Greek Gods
20:15 - Ithaca & Homecoming
22:02 - American Odyssey
23:58 - America at 250
25:54 - Marriage & Fidelity
33:24 - Fathers & Telemachus
35:12 - Virtuous Living
39:39 - American Storytelling
43:34 - Why Liberalism Failed
49:19 - Arroyo Grande Questionnaire