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Zach Good, Dean of Faculty and Curriculum at Sacred Heart Academy in Grand Rapids (Mich.), joins host Scot Bertram to discuss the core tenants of authentically classical pedagogy, caring for both the head and the heart of the student, and what might comprise inauthentic classical pedagogy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Guests: Wilfred McClay, Nate Hochman, & Dan Coupland Host Scot Bertram talks with Wilfred McClay, Victor Davis Hanson Chair in Classical History and Western Civilization at Hillsdale College, about a recent essay on identity, patriotism, and education. Nate Hochman details his work chronicling the parents’ revolt inside the education sector. And Dan Coupland, Dean of Masters in Classical Education and Professor of Education at Hillsdale, takes us inside his new book, TRIED AND TRUE: A PRIMER ON ...
Churchill the Writer: A History of the English-Speaking Peoples (Book 7) 11-18-22 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
NOVEMBER 2022 | VOLUME 51, ISSUE 11 Education as a Battleground Larry P. Arnn President, Hillsdale College This issue is adapted from remarks delivered on November 3, 2022, at a Hillsdale College reception in Santa Clara, California. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
David Withun, Head of School at Jacksonville Classical Academy in Jacksonville (Fla.), joins host Scot Bertram to walk us through a day at JCA. How do administrators and teachers welcome students to school? What do transitions between classes look and sound like? What does the Head of School try to accomplish during the day? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Thoughts on the 2022 Midterm Elections 11-11-22 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
As an Account Coordinator at Altus Marketing, Gracyn Hawkins (‘22) serves an integral role in managing events, fundraising, and communications for nonprofits helping youths facing homelessness. Listen now to hear how Gracyn combined her prior experience as a Court Appointed Special Advocate with her skills in marketing to continue driving positive, impactful change on a daily basis. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Guests: Edward Gutiérrez, John Daniel Davidson, & James Brandon Host Scot Bertram talks with Edward Gutiérrez, Director, Center for Military History and Grand Strategy and Assistant Professor of History at Hillsdale College, about what we can learn from looking back at past conflicts. John Daniel Davidson, senior editor at The Federalist, questions Elon Musk's commitment to free speech at Twitter. And James Brandon, Chairman and Professor of Theatre at Hillsdale, returns to discuss American thea...
Matt Gaetano, Associate Professor of History at Hillsdale College, returns to talk with host Scot Bertram about how Petrarch inspired schools in his time and his influence on Renaissance education. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On this week’s episode of Beyond the Bubble, Hank Prim (‘17) shares how he blended his interest in teaching with his passion for law enforcement as a Supervisory Special Agent & Training Administrator. In his daily work, he functions like a teacher as well as a police officer through his responsibility for the education and training of South Dakota law enforcement officers. Hank also talks through the process of becoming further involved in law enforcement and the requirements for becoming a spe...
Guests: Timothy Dolch, Michael Walsh, John Grant, & Amy Bartol '94 Host Scot Bertram talks with Timothy Dolch, Associate Professor of Physics at Hillsdale College, regarding recent hints from Russia about leaving the International Space Station and what that means for the future of space. Michael Walsh joins us to discuss a new book he edited, AGAINST THE GREAT RESET: EIGHTEEN THESE CONTRA THE NEW WORLD ORDER, with contributions from a number of eminent writers and journalists from around the wo...
Churchill the Writer: A History of the English-Speaking Peoples (Book 6) 11-04-22 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Matt Gaetano, Associate Professor of History at Hillsdale College, talks with host Scot Bertram about the life and teachings of Petrarch, his influence during the Renaissance, and where we see his influence present today. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Guests: Richard Samuelson, Justin Hart, & Elizabeth Spalding Host Scot Bertram talks with Richard Samuelson, Associate Professor of Government in Hillsdale College’s Van Andel Graduate School of Statesmanship, chats about his recent essay in the Claremont Review of Books, "The Great Unwokening". Justin Hart debunks myths surrounding the COVID pandemic in his book GONE VIRAL: HOW COVID DROVE THE WORLD INSANE. And Hillsdale grad Elizabeth Spalding '88 tells us about the curation and opening of the...
Churchill the Writer: A History of the English-Speaking Peoples (Book 5) 10-28-22 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sarah Kiesewetter, Dean of Grammar School at Golden View Classical Academy in Golden (Colo.), joins host Scot Bertram to discuss how to maintain a work/life balance for teachers, how priorities can shift over time, and how to use breaks wisely. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Churchill the Writer: A History of the English-Speaking Peoples (Book 4) 10-21-22 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Guests: Bradley C. S. Watson, Dennis Prager, & Brent Cline Host Scot Bertram talks with Bradley C. S. Watson, Associate Professor of Government in the Van Andel Graduate School of Government at Hillsdale in D.C., about his recent experience at Saint Vincent College and the moral collapse of higher education. Dennis Prager, national talk show host and founder of Prager U, discusses his new book THE RATIONAL BIBLE: DEUTERONOMY. And Brent Cline, Associate Professor of English at Hillsdale, begins a...
Ellen Condict, Upper School Literature Teacher at Hillsdale Academy and Adjunct Professor of English and Education at Hillsdale College, joins host Scot Bertram as part of our "Epic Poems" series. Condict discusses AENEID. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
OCTOBER 2022 | VOLUME 51, ISSUE 10 The Economic Disaster of the Pandemic Response Jeffrey A. Tucker Brownstone Institute This issue is adapted from a talk delivered at Hillsdale College on October 20, 2022, sponsored by the student group Praxis. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Guests: David Azerrad, Christopher Caldwell, & David Whalen Host Scot Bertram talks with David Azerrad, Assistant Professor and Research Fellow at Hillsdale College’s Van Andel Graduate School of Government in Washington, D.C., about Hillsdale's new online course, "The Real American Founding: A Conversation". Christopher Caldwell, contributing editor at The Claremont Review of Books, stops by the studio as he visits Hillsdale's campus to deliver a lecture on "Russia and American Foreign Policy T...
Churchill the Writer: A History of the English-Speaking Peoples (Book 3) 10-14-22 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dan Coupland, Chairman of Education, Dean of the Graduate School of Classical Education, and Professor of Education at Hillsdale College, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss his new book TRIED AND TRUE: A PRIMER ON SOUND PEDAGOGY. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
As a Certified Financial Planner, Jimmie Plaskey (‘12) loves the variety that he gets in his daily work. Join Beyond the Bubble this week as Jimmie talks about the ways to break into financial planning, the importance of soft skills like personability, and the excitement of helping other people achieve their financial goals. He also shares tips on how to stand out as an applicant in finance. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Guests: Scott Atlas, Ilya Shapiro, & Jared White Host Scot Bertram talks with Scott Atlas, Robert Wesson Senior Fellow in health care policy at the Hoover Institution of Stanford University and a fellow at Hillsdale College's Academy for Science and Freedom, about the Academy's recently released "Statement on the Ethical Principles of Public Health". Ilya Shapiro, senior fellow and director of constitutional studies at the Manhattan Institute, explains his recent essay in the Washington Examiner...
Churchill the Writer: A History of the English-Speaking Peoples (Part 3) 10-07-22 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
David Whalen, Associate Vice President for Curriculum and Professor of English at Hillsdale College, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss the children's author Beatrix Potter, explain what makes her works unique, and why the illustrations in her books are so important. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Beyond the Bubble is back for the semester! On this week’s episode, join State Representative Andrew Fink (‘06) as he describes his journey from Hillsdale College to the Michigan Legislature. He walks through a day in the life of a legislator, shares how his experiences as a Judge Advocate for the Marine Corps helped shape his passion for politics, and offers insightful advice for students looking to pursue a legal or political career. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Guests: Paul Moreno, Alexandra DeSanctis, & Kelly Scott Franklin Host Scot Bertram talks with Paul Moreno, Chair in Constitutional History and Professor of History at Hillsdale College, about his new book HOW THE COURT BECAME SUPREME: THE ORIGINS OF AMERICAN JURISTOCRACY. Alexandra DeSanctis, fellow at the Ethics and Public Policy Center and co-author of the recent book TEARING US APART, provides an overview of the pro-life movement in the aftermath of the Dobbs opinion. And Kelly Scott Franklin...
Churchill the Writer: A History of the English-Speaking Peoples Part 2 09-30-22 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
