Dr. Larry P. Arnn, President of Hillsdale College, joins Hugh Hewitt on the Hillsdale Dialogues for his series on "Churchill the Writer." On this episode, Dr. Arnn and Hugh begin their discussion of My Early Life , which covers Winston Churchill’s life from 1874-1904. Release date: 7 March 2025 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 10, 2025•35 min•Transcript available on Metacast Jonathan Gregg, assistant professor of education at Hillsdale College, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss how standardized tests can help supplement a classical education, the best methods for prepping students for standardized tests without compromising quality pedagogy, and what parents and teachers should know about standardized tests. Learn more: https://k12.hillsdale.edu/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Mar 10, 2025•20 min•Transcript available on Metacast Guests: Khalil Habib, Kevin M. Shipp, & Brent Cline Host Scot Bertram talks with Khalil Habib, associate professor of politics and Allison and Dorothy Rouse Chair in Politics at Hillsdale College, about how examples of statesmanship in the Roman Republic can teach us about good government. Kevin M. Shipp, former CIA officer and anti-terrorism expert, lays out the history of the CIA and gives an overview of his new book Twilight of the Shadow Government: How Tra...
Mar 07, 2025•51 min•Transcript available on Metacast Sarah Martin, curriculum coach at St. Johns Classical Academy in Fleming Island, Florida, delivers a lecture on teaching American history to elementary students and the best methods for keeping history exciting. This lecture was given at the Hoogland Center for Teacher Excellence seminar, “The Art of Teaching: American History” in January 2025. The Hoogland Center for Teacher Excellence, an outreach of the Hillsdale College K-12 Education Office, offers educators the opportunit...
Mar 06, 2025•48 min•Transcript available on Metacast Nate Stewart ('95) shares his journey to Hillsdale, the value of waiting before law school, and the importance of prioritizing family and creative passions. Tune in for insights on balancing career, life, and what truly matters! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 05, 2025•25 min•Transcript available on Metacast On this episode of The Hillsdale College Online Courses Podcast, Jeremiah and Juan introduce the course "Totalitarian Novels." Totalitarian novels depict regimes that exert complete and pervasive control over the lives of their subjects. George Orwell, Aldous Huxley, Arthur Koestler, and C.S. Lewis imagine the terrible possibilities of unchecked modern tyranny. Join Larry P. Arnn, president of Hillsdale College, and Hillsdale College students in this exploration of 1984 , Brave New World , Darkn...
Mar 05, 2025•33 min•Transcript available on Metacast January 2025 | Volume 54, Issue 1 What We Know and What We Don’t About January 6 John Daniel Davidson Senior Editor, The Federalist The following is adapted from a talk delivered at a Hillsdale College luncheon in Anchorage, Alaska, on January 22, 2025. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 04, 2025•13 min•Transcript available on Metacast This week: The war in Ukraine, the Department of Education, and DOGE's efforts to limit the bureaucracy. Dr. Larry P. Arnn, president of Hillsdale College, joins Hugh Hewitt on the Hillsdale Dialogues. Release date: 28 February 2025 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 03, 2025•35 min•Transcript available on Metacast Elizabeth Offord, curriculum director and literacy specialist at Lafayette Academy in Lake St Louis, Missouri, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss why teaching morphology is important, how morphology contributes to literacy, and why morphology is associated with classical education. Learn more: https://k12.hillsdale.edu/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 03, 2025•21 min•Transcript available on Metacast Guests: Richard M. Langworth, Catherine Austin Fitts, & Tori Hope Petersen Host Scot Bertram plays a previous interview with the late Richard Langworth, writer, historian, and senior fellow at the Hillsdale Churchill Project , about common misconceptions and myths about Winston Churchill. Catherine Austin Fitts, president of Solari, Inc., warns of the potential consequences of efforts by central banks to impose the use of digital currencies. And Tori Hope Petersen, author, speaker, and Hills...
Feb 28, 2025•45 min•Transcript available on Metacast In the latest episode of Liberty and Learning, Mark Levin and Dr. Larry Arnn engage in a captivating discussion about the role of federal district judges and their impact on the executive branch. As the conversation unfolds, they explore the historical context of judicial power, the implications of overreach by judges, and the urgent need for Congress to take action to restore balance within the government. Levin and Arnn begin by discussing how federal judges are created by Congress and the lim...
Feb 27, 2025•33 min•Transcript available on Metacast Emily Williams, dean of faculty at Kootenai Classical Academy in Post Falls, Idaho, delivers a lecture on the history of science education and how teaching classically can help students strive for what is true, good, and beautiful. This lecture was given at the Hoogland Center for Teacher Excellence seminar, “The Art of Teaching: The Sciences” in November 2024. The Hoogland Center for Teacher Excellence, an outreach of the Hillsdale College K-12 Education Office, offers educato...
Feb 27, 2025•53 min•Transcript available on Metacast Jenny Brewer Pridgeon, ’08, is one of several alumni who work in the College’s Admissions Office. With Hillsdale’s growing academic reputation, learn more about the College’s Admissions process. Jenny offers tips and advice to help alumni prepare their children to follow in their footsteps as Hillsdale College students. ------ Informative. Inspirational. Uplifting. Those are the goals of the White and Blue podcast. We are here to tell the interesting stories of Hillsdale ...
Feb 26, 2025•38 min•Transcript available on Metacast On this episode of The Hillsdale College Online Courses Podcast, Jeremiah and Juan discuss Communism's transformation into a popular political position in the United States. In “ Marxism, Socialism, and Communism ,” professors of history, politics, and economics look at Marx’s life and writings, the misery and brutality in the Soviet Union, the atrocities of communist China, and the proliferation of Cultural Marxism in America. They explore how many ideas animating American pol...
Feb 26, 2025•37 min•Transcript available on Metacast Dr. Wilfred McClay, Victor Davis Hanson chair in Classical History and Western Civilization at Hillsdale College, joins Hugh Hewitt on the Hillsdale Dialogues to discuss how the history of the Constitution is inseparable from the rest of American history. Release date: 21 February 2025 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 24, 2025•35 min•Transcript available on Metacast Josh Andrew, head of school at Atlanta Classical Academy in Atlanta, Georgia, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss Atlanta Classical's "February Freeze" initiative, the negative social impact of screen time, and how to make sure that students don't feel like they're missing out without screens. Learn more: https://k12.hillsdale.edu/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 24, 2025•19 min•Transcript available on Metacast Guests: Mollie Hemingway & Mark P. Mills Host Scot Bertram talks with Mollie Hemingway, senior journalism fellow at Hillsdale College and editor-in-chief at The Federalist , about the first month of President Donald Trump's second term in office. And Mark P. Mills, senior fellow at the Texas Public Policy Foundation and director of the National Center on Energy Analytics, talks about the economics and future of electric vehicles. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Feb 21, 2025•42 min•Transcript available on Metacast Listen to Episode 60 of Beyond the Bubble, where Caroline Greb shares her inspiring journey. Discover how she’s carved out a successful career in art while juggling the responsibilities of being a full-time wife and mother, emphasizing the significance of taking action and maintaining consistency in pursuing artistic passions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 20, 2025•28 min•Transcript available on Metacast Josh Andrew, head of school at Atlanta Classical Academy in Atlanta, Georgia, delivers a lecture on the need for quality leadership in classical schools. This lecture was given at the Hoogland Center for Teacher Excellence seminar, “The Art of Teaching: Mathematics” in October 2024. The Hoogland Center for Teacher Excellence, an outreach of the Hillsdale College K-12 Education Office, offers educators the opportunity to deepen their content knowledge and refine their skil...
Feb 20, 2025•23 min•Transcript available on Metacast On this episode of The Hillsdale College Online Courses Podcast, Jeremiah and Juan discuss the strange and deadly history of Communism outside of the Soviet Union. In “ Marxism, Socialism, and Communism ,” professors of history, politics, and economics look at Marx’s life and writings, the misery and brutality in the Soviet Union, the atrocities of communist China, and the proliferation of Cultural Marxism in America. They explore how many ideas animating American politics toda...
Feb 19, 2025•35 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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, 2025•1 hr 9 min•Transcript available on Metacast This week: President Trump's visit with Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, the growing threat of China, and Dr. Arnn's recent interview with Erik Prince. Dr. Larry P. Arnn, president of Hillsdale College, joins Hugh Hewitt on the Hillsdale Dialogues. Release date: 14 February 2025 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 17, 2025•35 min•Transcript available on Metacast Carrie O’Brien, assistant director of Teacher Support in the Hillsdale K-12 Office, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss her work with the Teacher Support team, the science of memory, and how to use storytelling to help students remember math concepts. Learn more: https://k12.hillsdale.edu/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 17, 2025•21 min•Transcript available on Metacast Guests: Wilfred McClay & Tyler O'Neil Host Scot Bertram talks with Wilfred McClay, Victor Davis Hanson chair in classical history and western civilization at Hillsdale College, about the distinction between speech and free expression as detailed in his recent essay in The New Criterion . And Tyler O'Neil, a Hillsdale graduate and managing editor at The Daily Signal , reveals the link between left-wing dark money groups and American bureaucracy and discusses his new book The Woketopus: ...
Feb 14, 2025•50 min•Transcript available on Metacast Benedict Whalen, associate professor of English at Hillsdale College, delivers a lecture on how to teach Tales From Shakespeare by Charles and Mary Lamb to young children. This lecture was given at the Hoogland Center for Teacher Excellence seminar, “The Art of Teaching: Children's Literature” in September 2024. The Hoogland Center for Teacher Excellence, an outreach of the Hillsdale College K-12 Education Office, offers educators the opportunity to deepen their content k...
Feb 13, 2025•1 hr 1 min•Transcript available on Metacast On this episode of The Hillsdale College Online Courses Podcast, Jeremiah and Juan discuss the deeply personal and precinct writings of Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn. In “ Marxism, Socialism, and Communism ,” professors of history, politics, and economics look at Marx’s life and writings, the misery and brutality in the Soviet Union, the atrocities of communist China, and the proliferation of Cultural Marxism in America. They explore how many ideas animating American politics today ar...
Feb 12, 2025•33 min•Transcript available on Metacast This week: President Trumps many executive orders, how the media gets Trump wrong, and the dismantling of the administrative state. Dr. Larry P. Arnn, president of Hillsdale College, joins Hugh Hewitt on the Hillsdale Dialogues. Release date: 17 January 2025 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 10, 2025•34 min•Transcript available on Metacast Noah Bush, music teacher at Orange County Classical Academy in Orange, California, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss what attracted him to teaching at a classical school, how to make classical music exciting for young students, and the importance of music appreciation education. Learn more: https://k12.hillsdale.edu/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 10, 2025•20 min•Transcript available on Metacast Guests: John J. Miller & Daniel Dreisbach Host Scot Bertram talks with John J. Miller, director of the Dow Journalism Program at Hillsdale College, about the decrease in local news sources and whether “news deserts” are a real thing. And Daniel Dreisbach, professor of Justice, Law, & Criminology at American University, outlines how the Christian faith informed the political principles of the American Founding. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Feb 07, 2025•40 min•Transcript available on Metacast David Diener, assistant professor of education at Hillsdale College, delivers a lecture on how philosophy and theology should inform the way we teach the sciences. This lecture was given at the Hoogland Center for Teacher Excellence seminar, “The Art of Teaching: The Sciences,” in February 2024. The Hoogland Center for Teacher Excellence, an outreach of the Hillsdale College K-12 Education Office, offers educators the opportunity to deepen their content knowledge and refine the...
Feb 06, 2025•47 min•Transcript available on Metacast