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The Larry Arnn Show

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Larry P. Arnn, President of Hillsdale College, sits down with guests of the College to talk about topics of enduring relevance.

Episodes

Michael Ward: Why Objective Truth Still Matters

In this episode of  The Larry Arnn Show , Hillsdale College President Larry P. Arnn interviews Michael Ward, C.S. Lewis scholar and theologian. The two discuss the nature of truth, the legacy of C.S. Lewis's The Abolition of Man , and Ward's new book After Humanity: A Guide to C.S. Lewis’s The Abolition of Man .  This interview was conducted on September 11th, 2025. Discover more at podcast.hillsdale.edu. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Apr 01, 202555 min

Erik Prince: The Future of Dynamic Warfare

In this episode of  The Larry Arnn Show , Hillsdale College President Larry P. Arnn interviews Erik Prince, businessman, former U.S. Navy SEAL officer, and founder of Blackwater. The two discuss Prince’s career, strategic failures in the wars in Gaza and Ukraine, and how the United States military can prepare for the wars of tomorrow.  You can find Prince’s Unplugged Phone  here . This interview was conducted on February 2, 2025. Discover more at podcast...

Feb 18, 20251 hr 9 min

Sabin Howard: The Intricate Relationship Between Art, Architecture, and the Human Experience

In this episode of  The Larry Arnn Show , Hillsdale College President Larry P. Arnn interviews Sabin Howard, artist and sculptor of the new  World War I memorial in Washington, D.C. , and Julio Suarez, chairman and associate professor of art at Hillsdale College. The three discuss the power of representational art, whether hard work or artistic talent is more valuable, and how art should tell a story.  This interview was conducted on October 4, 2024. Discover more at podcast....

Jan 28, 202555 min

Katherine Carter: Churchill's Citadel

In this episode of  The Larry Arnn Show , Hillsdale College President Larry P. Arnn interviews Katherine Carter, the curator and historian who has managed the house and collections at Chartwell, Winston Churchill’s country home. The two discuss how Churchill came in possession of Chartwell, the famous visitors to Chartwell in the years leading up to World War II, and the new book  Churchill’s Citadel: Chartwell and the Gatherings Befo...

Dec 31, 202452 min

Andrew Roberts: Defending Churchill's Legacy

In this episode of The Larry Arnn Show , Hillsdale College President Larry P. Arnn interviews historian, journalist, and member of the House of Lords Andrew Roberts. The two discuss recent attacks against the legacy of Winston Churchill, the rise of isolationism in American politics, and the importance of the House of Lords in the British political system. This interview was conducted on October 24, 2024. Discover more at podcast.hillsdale.edu. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information...

Nov 26, 202459 min

Kevin Roberts: A Plan for America

In this episode of The Larry Arnn Show , Hillsdale College President Larry P. Arnn interviews Heritage Foundation and Heritage Action for America president Kevin Roberts. The two discuss Roberts’ decision to move from the world of education to politics, the Heritage Foundation’s plans to save America’s institutions, and the ever-growing bureaucratic state. This interview was conducted on October 23, 2024. Discover more at podcast.hillsdale.edu. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information...

Oct 29, 202454 min

Dean Koontz: The Novel and the Nature of Evil

In this episode of The Larry Arnn Show , Hillsdale College President Larry P. Arnn interviews best-selling author Dean Koontz. The two discuss Koontz's greatest influences, the future of government surveillance, and the difficulty of creating villains who resonate. This interview was conducted on August 20, 2024. Discover more at podcast.hillsdale.edu. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 08, 202455 min

Kevin Majeres: Work and Human Flourishing

In this episode of The Larry Arnn Show , Hillsdale College President Larry P. Arnn interviews cognitive-behavioral psychiatrist and host of the Optimal Work podcast Dr. Kevin Majeres. The two discuss his lifelong fascination with the work of Thomas Aquinas, the field of cognitive-behavioral therapy, and the nature of the soul. Learn more about Dr. Majeres’ work at his website optimalwork.com This interview was conducted on June 20, 2024. Discover more at podcast.hillsdale.edu. See omnystudio.com...

Sep 04, 202455 min

Lady Esther Gilbert: The Life and Work of Sir Martin Gilbert

In this episode of The Larry Arnn Show , Hillsdale College President Larry P. Arnn interviews historian and Holocaust scholar Lady Esther Gilbert. The two discuss her childhood as a Jew in rural America, the widespread student demonstrations against Israel, and the life and work of her late husband, historian Sir Martin Gilbert. Visit her website and learn more about the work of Sir Martin Gilbert here: https://www.martingilbert.com/ This interview was conducted on June 3rd, 2024. Discover more ...

Jul 24, 202453 min

Bishop Julian Dobbs: Bold Christianity in a Secular World

In Part One of a four-episode series on The Larry Arnn Show , “The Clerics: Christianity in America,” Hillsdale College President Larry P. Arnn interviews Bishop Julian Dobbs, the Diocesan Bishop of the Anglican Diocese of the Living Word. The two discuss the history of Anglicanism, the role of Christianity in the United States, living as a bold Christian, and the importance of religious freedom. This interview was conducted on June 5th, 2024. Discover more at podcast.hillsdale.edu. See omnystud...

Jun 12, 202455 min

Allen C. Guelzo: Abraham Lincoln's Vision of Democracy

In this episode of The Larry Arnn Show , Hillsdale College President Larry P. Arnn interviews historian and Lincoln scholar Allen C. Guelzo. The two discuss Guelzo’s new book, Our Ancient Faith: Lincoln, Democracy, and the American Experiment , Lincoln’s vision of political economy, and various examples of Lincoln’s shrewdness as a statesman. Purchase Our Ancient Faith here: hillsdale.edu/podcast This interview was conducted on April 15th, 2024. Discover more at podcast.hillsdale.edu. See omnyst...

May 28, 202459 min

Iain McGilchrist: Human Nature and the Divided Brain

In this episode of The Larry Arnn Show , Hillsdale College President Larry P. Arnn interviews psychologist and philosopher Iain McGilchrist. The two discuss McGilchrist’s work on the divided brain and how it relates to man’s search for meaning. Later, McGilchrist summarizes his career and his unique approach to address the world’s growing totalitarian streak. Find more of Iain McGilchrist's work here: https://channelmcgilchrist.com/home/ This interview was conducted on March 19, 2024. Discover m...

Apr 23, 20241 hr 11 min

Artificial Intelligence and the Human Soul

In this episode of The Larry Arnn Show , Hillsdale College President Larry P. Arnn sits down for a roundtable discussion with Hillsdale’s Associate Professor of Theology Jordan Wales and Associate Professor of Computer Science John Seiffertt. The panel discusses the challenges posed by large language models like ChatGPT and the long-term cultural impacts of “thinking” machines. Later, Dr. Arnn relates the technological advancements brought on by artificial intelligence to the writings of Winston...

Mar 05, 20241 hr 3 min

Heather Mac Donald: Race, Merit, and The Future of Our Republic

In this episode of The Larry Arnn Show , Hillsdale College President Larry P. Arnn interviews author and scholar Heather Mac Donald. The two discuss the dangers created when American institutions abandon merit-based selection in favor of racial quotas, as detailed in her book When Race Trumps Merit . Later, Mac Donald breaks down the statistics reflecting the startling increase in violent crime in American cities. This interview was conducted on October 28th, 2023. Discover more at podcast.hills...

Jan 23, 20241 hr 2 min

Michael Ward: C.S. Lewis, the Planets, and the Nature of Man

In this episode of The Larry Arnn Show , Hillsdale College President Larry P. Arnn interviews C.S. Lewis scholar and theologian Michael Ward. The two discuss Ward's path to becoming a scholar and priest and his fascination with C.S. Lewis. Later, Ward dives into the contents of his books Planet Narnia: The Seven Heavens in the Imagination of C. S. Lewis and After Humanity: A Guide to C.S. Lewis’s The Abolition of Man . This interview was conducted on September 15th, 2023. Discover more at podcas...

Dec 12, 202346 min

Chigozie Obioma: Character, Plot, and Man’s Greatest Artform

In this episode of The Larry Arnn Show , Hillsdale College President Larry P. Arnn interviews writer and novelist Chigozie Obioma. The two discuss Obioma’s life in Nigeria, the inspiration behind his novel An Orchestra of Minorities , and how the Classics inform his work. Later, Obioma speaks on the nature of tragedy, and how his novels challenge his readers to face life’s tragedies. This interview was conducted on October 9th, 2023. Discover more at podcast.hillsdale.edu. See omnystudio.com/lis...

Oct 31, 202344 min

Victor Davis Hanson: Farming, Warfare, and a Classical Life

In this episode of The Larry Arnn Show , Hillsdale College President Larry P. Arnn interviews classicist and military historian Victor Davis Hanson. The two discuss Hanson’s life growing up on his family farm, how he began to study the classics, and his insight into the works of Aristophanes and Thucydides. Later, Hanson speaks on the nature of warfare, the death of citizenship, and his prescription for getting America out of its current mess. This interview was conducted on September 8, 2023. S...

Sep 19, 202351 min

Jordan Peterson: Psychology and the Crises of Today

In this episode of The Larry Arnn Show , Hillsdale College President Larry P. Arnn interviews renowned psychologist Jordan B Peterson. The two discuss Jungian psychology, modern identity crises, how to bear your cross, and the reality of hell. This interview was conducted on June 13, 2023. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 20, 20231 hr 2 min

Gov. Ron DeSantis: The Courage to Be Free

In this inaugural episode of The Larry P. Arnn Show , Hillsdale College President Larry P. Arnn interviews Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. In an exclusive one-on-one conversation, the two men discuss themes found in the Governor’s recent book, The Courage to Be Free: Florida's Blueprint for America's Revival , and explore how he was able to keep Florida open during the COVID-19 pandemic. They also talk about the Governor’s views on the use of executive power and his role in the education reforms ...

Apr 18, 202350 min