EPISODE · Apr 16, 2026 · 28 MIN
Light & Truth: Renewing America's Shared Story with Andrew Zwerneman
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In this episode of Light & Truth, University of Dallas President Jonathan J. Sanford sits down with educator and Cana Academy cofounder Andrew Zwerneman to ask a deceptively simple question: What is history—and why does it matter right now?Zwerneman introduces History 250, an ambitious series of 6–8 minute short films designed to help Americans recover a truthful, unifying account of our past—one that helps form judgment, restore hope, and strengthen solidarity in our common history as the nation approaches its 250th anniversary.He explains why Cana Academy exists to “pump life into the humanities,” how History 250 serves teachers and communities beyond schools, and where you can watch the films and access supporting documents and maps.Watch / explore: History250.org and CanaAcademy.org
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In this episode of Light & Truth, University of Dallas President Jonathan J. Sanford sits down with educator and Cana Academy cofounder Andrew Zwerneman to ask a deceptively simple question: What is history—and why does it matter right now? Zwerneman introduces History 250, an ambitious series of 6–8 minute short films designed to help Americans recover a truthful, unifying account of our past—one that helps form judgment, restore hope, and strengthen solidarity in our common histo...
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