Guests: David Diener, Joel Pollak, & Parker Thayer Host Scot Bertram talks with David Diener, assistant professor of education at Hillsdale College, about the philosophy of education and Hillsdale’s unique approach. Joel Pollak, senior editor-at-large at Breitbart News, explains the link between Anti-Americanism and antisemitism . And Parker Thayer, investigative reporter at Capital Research Center and Hillsdale College alumnus, reveals how charities secretly help win elections. See omnystud...
Jan 12, 2024•50 min•Transcript available on Metacast On this episode of The Hillsdale College Online Courses Podcast, Kyle and Juan introduce the course "The Genesis Story: Reading Biblical Narratives." Genesis is a book of fundamental importance for the Jewish and Christian faiths and has exerted a profound influence on Western Civilization. In addition to being a great religious text, it is also a literary masterpiece. This course explores some of the work’s major narrative themes, including the complex relationship between God and man, the cons...
Jan 10, 2024•24 min•Transcript available on Metacast Issac Johnson, dean of student life at Cincinnati Classical Academy , joins host Scot Bertram to discuss the need for leaders at classical schools around the country, how you can help solve the problem, and the struggles and joys that come from holding such a position. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 08, 2024•23 min•Transcript available on Metacast Dr. Larry P. Arnn, President of Hillsdale College, joins Hugh Hewitt on the Hillsdale Dialogues for his series on "Churchill the Writer." In this episode, Dr. Arnn and Hugh continue their discussion of The World Crisis, Vol. 1 , which covers the origins and earliest days of World War I from 1911-1914. Release date: 05 January 2024 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 05, 2024•36 min•Transcript available on Metacast Guests: Scott Atlas, Christopher S. Busch, & Joseph Cella Host Scot Bertram talks with Scott Atlas, Robert Wesson Senior Fellow in health care policy at the Hoover Institution and fellow at Hillsdale College's Academy for Science and Freedom, about common-sense reforms to America's Health bureaucracy and his article “Today’s Public Health Emergency: Restoring Trust With Seven Steps ." Christopher S. Busch, English Professor at Hillsdale College, finishes a series on the life and work of poet...
Jan 05, 2024•55 min•Transcript available on Metacast Dr. Larry P. Arnn, President of Hillsdale College, joins Hugh Hewitt on the Hillsdale Dialogues for his series on "Churchill the Writer." In this episode, Dr. Arnn and Hugh continue their discussion of The World Crisis, Vol. 1 , which covers the origins and earliest days of World War I from 1911-1914. Release date: 29 December 2023 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 29, 2023•36 min•Transcript available on Metacast Host Scot Bertram recaps 2023 behind-the-scenes at The Radio Free Hillsdale Hour, unveils the most-listened-to shows of the year, and previews some of what is to come in 2024. Later, we talk with Bill Gray, chief marketing officer and vice president for marketing, about why the Hillsdale College Podcast Network exists, what the plans are for the future, and how you can help support podcasts and audio at Hillsdale College in 2024. To learn more about Hillsdale's commitment to defend and uphold th...
Dec 29, 2023•27 min•Transcript available on Metacast On this episode of The Hillsdale College Online Courses Podcast, Kyle and Juan discuss the importance of the Founding in our modern political arena before introducing David Azerrad and Thomas West. In this course, Thomas West, one of the leading scholars on the American Founding, is joined by David Azerrad, his former student and now colleague, to examine the principles of the Founders, explore the urgent political questions they faced, and reveal the choices they made to secure free government ...
Dec 27, 2023•46 min•Transcript available on Metacast Hillsdale College President Dr. Larry P. Arnn joins Hugh Hewitt on the Hillsdale Dialogues to discuss the academic reaction to a potential second presidential term for Donald Trump, as well as the legacy of Abraham Lincoln, Winston Churchill, and Ronald Reagan. Release date: 22 December 2023 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 22, 2023•36 min•Transcript available on Metacast On this episode of The Hillsdale College Online Courses Podcast, Kyle and Juan discuss whether or not the government should have control over the market before introducing David Azerrad and Thomas West. In this course, Thomas West, one of the leading scholars on the American Founding, is joined by David Azerrad, his former student and now colleague, to examine the principles of the Founders, explore the urgent political questions they faced, and reveal the choices they made to secure free govern...
Dec 20, 2023•38 min•Transcript available on Metacast NOVEMBER 2023 | VOLUME 52, ISSUE 11 Hillsdale’s Mission and the Politics of Freedom Larry P. Arnn President, Hillsdale College The following is adapted from a talk delivered on the Regent Seven Seas Mariner on June 30, 2023, during a Hillsdale College educational cruise from Istanbul to Athens. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Dec 19, 2023•18 min•Transcript available on Metacast Ian Nugent, assistant principal and History and Philosophy teacher at Atlanta Classical Academy, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss the benefits of school uniforms and his article " An Apology for Uniforms." See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 18, 2023•26 min•Transcript available on Metacast Hillsdale College President, Dr. Larry P. Arnn, joins Hugh Hewitt on the Hillsdale Dialogues to discuss the death of diplomat and scholar Henry Kissinger and the archeological history of Israel. Release date: 15 December 2023 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 15, 2023•34 min•Transcript available on Metacast Guests: Dwight Lindley, Jordan Joseph Wales, & Timothy McDonnell Host Scot Bertram continues a conversation with Dwight Lindley, associate professor of English at Hillsdale College, about Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol. Jordan Joseph Wales, John and Helen Kuczmarski Chair and associate professor of Theology at Hillsdale College, discusses the Christian doctrine of The Trinity and the concept of personhood. And Timothy McDonnell, associate professor of Music at Hillsdale College, describe...
Dec 15, 2023•42 min•Transcript available on Metacast On this episode of The Hillsdale College Online Courses Podcast, Kyle and Juan discuss the role of the government in regulating marriage before introducing David Azerrad and Thomas West. In this course, Thomas West, one of the leading scholars on the American Founding, is joined by David Azerrad, his former student and now colleague, to examine the principles of the Founders, explore the urgent political questions they faced, and reveal the choices they made to secure free government in America....
Dec 13, 2023•38 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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, 2023•46 min•Transcript available on Metacast Daniel Coupland, dean of Masters in Classical Education and professor of Education at Hillsdale College, delivers the second portion of a speech on how stories form our moral imagination. In this portion, he uses the example of Kenneth Grahame's The Wind in the Willows . This is the fifth in a series of shows from presentations delivered at the Hoogland Center for Teacher Excellence seminar on the art of teaching children's literature. The Hoogland Center is an outreach of the Hillsdale College ...
Dec 11, 2023•22 min•Transcript available on Metacast Hillsdale College President Dr. Larry P. Arnn, joins Hugh Hewitt on the Hillsdale Dialogues to discuss the rise of antisemitism on college campuses and ancient Middle Eastern history. Release date: 8 December 2023 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 08, 2023•34 min•Transcript available on Metacast Guests: Dwight Lindley, Joy Pullmann, & Richard Samuelson Host Scot Bertram talks with Dwight Lindley, associate professor of English at Hillsdale College, about Hillsdale’s new online course on Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol . Joy Pullmann, executive editor at The Federalist , discusses the benefits of a classical education and her essay "Schools That Teach The Classics Instead Of Marxism See Exponential Growth." And Richard Samuelson, associate professor of government at Hillsdale in D...
Dec 08, 2023•48 min•Transcript available on Metacast Trent Kramer ('13) Headmaster at Ascent Classical Academies The Havoc-Filled Life of a Headmaster Trent Kramer (‘13) is the Headmaster at Ascent Classical Academy. He discusses the diversity of work as a Headmaster, which includes strategic planning, teaching, relationship building, and sometimes cleaning up bloody noses! Mr. Kramer shares the beauty of preparing kids for life rather than just college and vocation, building strong character rather than perfecting standardized exams, and teaching...
Dec 06, 2023•18 min•Transcript available on Metacast On this episode of The Hillsdale College Online Courses Podcast, Kyle and Juan discuss whether the government should legislate morality before introducing David Azerrad and Thomas West. In this course, Thomas West, one of the leading scholars on the American Founding, is joined by David Azerrad, his former student and now colleague, to examine the principles of the Founders, explore the urgent political questions they faced, and reveal the choices they made to secure free government in America. ...
Dec 06, 2023•40 min•Transcript available on Metacast Daniel Coupland, dean of the Diana Davis Spencer Graduate School of Classical Education and professor of education at Hillsdale College, delivers the first portion of a speech on how stories form our moral imagination. This is the fourth in a series of shows from presentations delivered at the Hoogland Center for Teacher Excellence seminar on the art of teaching children’s literature. The Hoogland Center is an outreach of the Hillsdale College K-12 Education Office and offers seminars in classic...
Dec 04, 2023•27 min•Transcript available on Metacast President of Hillsdale College, Dr. Larry P. Arnn, joins Hugh Hewitt on the Hillsdale Dialogues to discuss how Hillsdale's core curriculum teaches students to respect human life, regardless of one's race or political affiliation. Release date: 1 December 2023 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 01, 2023•35 min•Transcript available on Metacast Guests: Matthew Spalding, Timothy P. Carney, & D.G. Hart Host Scot Bertram talks with Matthew Spalding, vice president of Washington operations and dean of the Van Andel Graduate School of Government at Hillsdale in D.C., about a recent article he wrote on how the United States should educate its citizens . Timothy P. Carney, senior political columnist at the Washington Examiner , discusses the demographic dangers of America’s dropping birthrates and his upcoming book Family Unfriendly: How ...
Dec 01, 2023•49 min•Transcript available on Metacast On this episode of The Hillsdale College Online Courses Podcast, Kyle and Juan discuss their favorite Founders before introducing David Azerrad and Thomas West. In this course, Thomas West, one of the leading scholars on the American Founding, is joined by David Azerrad, his former student and now colleague, to examine the principles of the Founders, explore the urgent political questions they faced, and reveal the choices they made to secure free government in America. The goal of their convers...
Nov 29, 2023•40 min•Transcript available on Metacast Benjamin Beier, chairman and associate professor of education at Hillsdale College, delivers the second portion of a speech on the hidden depth of the nursery rhymes of Mother Goose. This is the third in a series of shows from presentations delivered at the Hoogland Center for Teacher Excellence seminar on the art of teaching children's literature. The Hoogland Center is an outreach of the Hillsdale College K-12 Education Office and offers seminars in classical academics and pedagogy for teacher...
Nov 27, 2023•23 min•Transcript available on Metacast Host Scot Bertram talks with Bill Gray, chief marketing officer and vice president for marketing, about the culture of thanks at Hillsdale College, the impact Hillsdale has had on his own life, and how to include Hillsdale in your Giving Tuesday plans. To learn more about Hillsdale's commitment to our country's founding principles, read George Washington and Thomas Jefferson's Thanksgiving proclamations, and watch a special address from Hillsdale College President Larry P. Arnn, visit our Thanks...
Nov 24, 2023•19 min•Transcript available on Metacast Brittany Baldwin ('12) Founder and Owner, Illuminate Consulting, LLC How to Become a Presidential Speechwriter Brittany Baldwin (‘12) is the former speech writer to President Donald Trump and Senator Ted Cruz. Ms. Baldwin speaks to her experience making a career out of writing, working her way from the front desk of Senator Cruz’s office to a role as the sole speech writer on his campaign, and her role in the White House. She advises students to proactively search for jobs, prioritize faith, and...
Nov 22, 2023•17 min•Transcript available on Metacast On this episode of The Hillsdale College Online Courses Podcast, Kyle and Juan discuss how far we've strayed from the Founder's understanding of rights before introducing David Azerrad and Thomas West. In this course, Thomas West, one of the leading scholars on the American Founding, is joined by David Azerrad, his former student and now colleague, to examine the principles of the Founders, explore the urgent political questions they faced, and reveal the choices they made to secure free governm...
Nov 22, 2023•30 min•Transcript available on Metacast OCTOBER 2023 | VOLUME 52, ISSUE 10 Why the CIA No Longer Works—and How to Fix It Charles S. Faddis Author, Beyond Repair: The Decline and Fall of the CIA The following is adapted from a talk delivered at Hillsdale College on October 3, 2023, during a conference on “U.S. Intelligence: History and Controversies.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
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