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Subscribe to receive every episode of every podcast on the Hillsdale College Podcast Network delivered directly to your device. This feed aggregates all shows produced by Hillsdale College, covering topics such as politics, history, economics, and classical education. Listeners can access lectures, interviews, and discussions from Hillsdale's faculty and guest speakers.
Episodes
The Vanishing Black Family
Guest: Delano Squires Host Scot Bertram talks with Delano Squires, director of the Richard and Helen DeVos Center for Human Flourishing at The Heritage Foundation, about the history of the black family in America, the damages caused to the black family by feminism and the welfare state, and his new book The Vanishing Black Family: How Welfare and Feminism Made Marriage Optional and Children Vulner
The Iliad, Ep. 1: The Rage of Achilles
On this episode of The Hillsdale College Online Courses Podcast, Jeremiah and Juan introduce the brand new course "The Iliad." Homer’s epic tells of the will of Zeus and the rage of Achilles that will impose devastating consequences on the Greek armies. Join Dr. Stephen Smith in "The Iliad" as he explores the themes of virtue, loyalty, war, fate, death, glory, piety, rage, and mercy. Experie
Victor Davis Hanson: The Improbable Fall and Rise of Donald Trump
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 Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey, tell the story of Donald Trump’s return to the White House, and correct the record on the historical legacy of Winston Churchill. You can find Victor's new book, The Counterrevolution: The Fall and
Is America a Culture or a Creed?
Guest: Glenn Ellmers Host Scot Bertram talks with Glenn Ellmers, Salvatori research fellow at Claremont Institute, about the ongoing creed-versus-culture debate on the Right, the scholarship of Harry Jaffa, and his recent essay, “Harry Jaffa, America 250, and the Creed-Culture Debate.” To learn more about Hillsdale College, visit www.hillsdale.edu. See omnystudio.com/listener for
Churchill’s The Second World War, Part Thirty-Four
Dr. Larry P. Arnn, President of Hillsdale College, joins Hugh Hewitt on the Hillsdale Dialogues to continue a series on The Second World War, Churchill's sprawling memoir and history of World War II in six volumes.Release date: 9 October 2026See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Teach Yourself to Speak Latin
Patricia Craig Aeschliman, assistant professor of classics at Hillsdale College, and her husband, Aloysius, join host Scot Bertram to discuss Latin as a spoken language, what we can learn by speaking a dead language, and the growing movement encouraging Latin students to speak the language. Learn more: https://k12.hillsdale.edu/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The History of an American Icon
Guest: D.G. Hart Host Scot Bertram talks with D.G. Hart, professor of history at Hillsdale College, about the history of Philadelphia’s Independence Hall, America’s tradition of preserving historical locations, and his new book, Independence Hall: The History of an American Icon. To learn more about Hillsdale College, visit www.hillsdale.edu. See omnystudio.com/listener for
The Odyssey, Ep. 12: Husband and Wife
On this episode of The Hillsdale College Online Courses Podcast, Jeremiah and Juan discuss the final test between Odysseus and Penelope before introducing a lecture from Dr. Benedict Whalen. With his home purified, Odysseus and Penelope now test one another and reveal their match in metis. Reunited with his wife and son, Odysseus restores order to his kingdom. The Odyssey tells the tale
The Great English Poet Edmund Spenser
Guest: Patrick Timmis Host Scot Bertram talks with Patrick Timmis, assistant professor of English at Hillsdale College, about the life and accomplishments of English poet Edmund Spenser and his poem "The Faerie Queene." To learn more about Hillsdale College, visit www.hillsdale.edu.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Artificial Intelligence and Oral Exams
This week: The war in Iran, adjusting exams in the age of artificial intelligence, and the importance of small classroom sizes. Dr. Larry P. Arnn, president of Hillsdale College, joins Hugh Hewitt on the Hillsdale Dialogues. Release date: 02 October 2026See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Teaching Western Civilization to Elementary Students
Julia McNeely, director of Title I at Seven Oaks Classical School in Ellettsville, Indiana, delivers a lecture on using stories teach students the history of Western civilization. This lecture was given at the Hoogland Center for Teacher Excellence seminar, “The Art of Teaching: Western Civilization” in February 2026. The Hoogland Center for Teacher Excellence, an outreach of the
Lawfare and the Tyranny of the Deep State
Guest: Robert Livingston Host Scot Bertram talks with Robert Livingston, former U.S. representative from Louisiana, about efforts by the Biden White House to punish political enemies through lawfare, his own experience as a target of the judicial system, and his new book: The Rainbow Chaser: The Man Who Gambled for Success and Broke Even. To learn more about Hillsdale College, visit www.hills
The Odyssey, Ep. 11: Restoration
On this episode of The Hillsdale College Online Courses Podcast, Jeremiah and Juan discuss Odysseus' confrontation with the suitors before introducing a lecture from Dr. Benedict Whalen. Penelope declares she will marry whoever can string Odysseus’ bow and shoot an arrow through twelve axes. The disguised king wins the competition then turns and slays the suitors. The Odyssey tells the
The Life and Work of Ludwig Boltzmann
Guest: Nathan Herring Host Scot Bertram talks with Nathan Herring, associate professor of physics at Hillsdale College, about the life and accomplishments of physicist Ludwig Boltzmann. To learn more about Hillsdale College, visit www.hillsdale.edu.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Learning Homer's Iliad, Part Two
Stephen Smith, dean of humanities and professor of English at Hillsdale College, joins Hugh Hewitt on the Hillsdale Dialogues to start a short series on Hillsdale's new online course The Iliad. Enroll in The Iliad today: https://hillsdale.edu/course Release date: 25 September 2026See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Upper School Insights into Singapore Math
Danielle Hayes, seventh and eighth grade teacher at Treasure Valley Classical Academy in Fruitland, Idaho, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss Singapore Math, how Singapore Math prepares students to tackle unfamiliar concepts or complex problems, and how Singapore Math helps students move from simply getting an answer to better understanding why those answers are correct. Learn more: https://k
Mollie Hemingway on the Midterms and Artificial Intelligence
Guest: Mollie Hemingway Host Scot Bertram talks with Mollie Hemingway, senior journalism fellow at Hillsdale College and editor-in-chief at The Federalist, about the upcoming midterm elections, Big Tech and artificial intelligence, and the decision by the Trump administration to restrict the access of certain media companies from White House grounds. Mollie’s most recent book is Alito: The J
The Odyssey, Ep. 10: The Beggar King
On this episode of The Hillsdale College Online Courses Podcast, Jeremiah and Juan discuss why Odysseus tests the loyalty of Penelope before introducing a lecture from Dr. Benedict Whalen. Odysseus maintains his disguise and begins to test the loyalty of his household. He sees his wife for the first time in twenty years, but does not reveal himself to her. The Odyssey tells the tale of the cu
Why We Shouldn’t Cancel the Supreme Court
SEPTEMBER 2026 | VOLUME 55, ISSUE 9Why We Shouldn’t Cancel the Supreme CourtJonathan TurleyAuthor, Rage and the Republic: The Unfinished Story of the American Revolution The following is adapted from a speech delivered on August 6, 2026, in Washington, D.C., at Hillsdale College’s Allan P. Kirby, Jr. Center for Constitutional Studies and Citizenship.See omnystudio.com/listener for priv
Learning Homer's Iliad, Part One
Stephen Smith, dean of humanities and professor of English at Hillsdale College, joins Hugh Hewitt on the Hillsdale Dialogues to start a short series on Hillsdale's new online course The Iliad. Enroll in The Iliad today: https://hillsdale.edu/course Release date: 18 September 2026See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Kathleen O’Toole and Jared Cooney Horvath: The Digital Delusion
Kathleen O’Toole, associate vice president for K-12 Education at Hillsdale College, and Jared Cooney Horvath discuss the ineffectiveness of student-centered, technology-based learning and the importance of teacher-led instruction in a child's cognitive development. Jared Cooney Horvath is a neuroscientist, educator, and author of The Digital Delusion: How Classroom Technology Harms Our Kids'
America's 100 Years' War With Communism
Guests: Bradley Thayer and Jeremiah Regan Host Scot Bertram talks with Bradley Thayer, American Freedom Alliance fellow and founding member of the Committee on the Present Danger: China, about the struggle against global communism and his new book, America's 100 Years' War: How to Win Against Communism. And Jeremiah Regan, executive director of online learning at Hillsdale College, discusses
The Odyssey, Ep. 9: Father and Son
On this episode of The Hillsdale College Online Courses Podcast, Jeremiah and Juan discuss the relationship between Telemachus and Odysseus before introducing a lecture from Dr. Benedict Whalen. Disguised as a beggar, Odysseus returns to Ithaca. As Telemachus also returns home from Sparta, father and son are reunited for the first time in twenty years. The Odyssey tells the tale of the cunnin
Churchill’s The Second World War, Part Thirty-Three
Dr. Larry P. Arnn, President of Hillsdale College, joins Hugh Hewitt on the Hillsdale Dialogues to continue a series on The Second World War, Churchill's sprawling memoir and history of World War II in six volumes.Release date: 11 September 2026See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Researching for History Lessons
Zachary Dombrowski, upper school humanities teacher at Golden View Classical Academy in Golden, Colorado, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss planning a history course, how a teacher's personal knowledge can help improve classroom instruction, and how teachers can improve the flow of conversation in class. Learn more: https://k12.hillsdale.edu/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informatio
Victor Davis Hanson on The Fall and Rise of Donald Trump
Guest: Victor Davis Hanson Host Scot Bertram talks with Victor Davis Hanson, senior fellow in military history at the Hoover Institution and Distinguished Fellow in History at Hillsdale College, about the unlikely return of Donald Trump to the White House, as well as his new book, The Counterrevolution: The Fall and Rise of Donald Trump and the MAGA Movement.See omnystudio.com/listener for pr
The Odyssey, Ep. 8: Return to Ithaca
On this episode of The Hillsdale College Online Courses Podcast, Jeremiah and Juan discuss the temptations that Odysseus faces on his journey to Ithaca before introducing a lecture from Dr. Benedict Whalen. Having resisted the temptation of the four island women along his journey, Odysseus finally returns to Ithaca with the help of the Phaeacians. The Odyssey tells the tale of the cunning and
Churchill’s The Second World War, Part Thirty-Two
Dr. Larry P. Arnn, President of Hillsdale College, joins Hugh Hewitt on the Hillsdale Dialogues to continue a series on The Second World War, Churchill's sprawling memoir and history of World War II in six volumes.Release date: 4 September 2026See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Beauty Across the Curriculum
Monica Dix, art teacher at Naples Classical Academy in Naples, Florida, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss beauty in the classroom, whether simplicity can be beautiful, and how much freedom administrators should give teachers to shape their classrooms. Learn more: https://k12.hillsdale.edu/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Make American History National Again
Guests: Matthew Spalding and J. A. Jackson Host Scot Bertram talks with Matthew Spalding, vice president of Washington Operations and dean of the Van Andel Graduate School of Government at Hillsdale College in Washington, D.C., about the ideological capture of the National Museum of American History and his recent essay, “Make American History National Again.” And J. A. Jacks
The Odyssey, Ep. 7: Death and Woe
On this episode of The Hillsdale College Online Courses Podcast, Jeremiah and Juan discuss Odysseus' journey to the underworld before introducing a lecture from Dr. Benedict Whalen. In the underworld, Odysseus meets the blind prophet Tiresias, his fallen comrades, and his mother. But his men do not heed his warning and are killed for slaughtering the cattle of the Sun god. The Odyssey tells t
The "Woke-ification" of the Smithsonian
Dr. Matthew Spalding, vice president for Washington Operations and dean of the Van Andel Graduate School of Government and radio host Larry O’Connor discuss the “woke-ification” of the Smithsonian and Dr. Spalding’s congressional testimony, and what happened immediately after the signing of the Declaration of Independence, including the Battle of Long Island and Congress&rs
Physics and Liberal Learning
Paul Hosmer, chairman and associate professor of physics at Hillsdale College, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss physics and the liberal arts, the laws of nature, and how teachers can help students see physics as much more than just a collection of formulas and calculations. Learn more: https://k12.hillsdale.edu/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Back in the Classroom at Hillsdale College
This week: The first week at Hillsdale College, an update on the Abdul El-Sayed campaign, and Operation Economic Outcast. Dr. Larry P. Arnn, president of Hillsdale College, joins Hugh Hewitt on the Hillsdale Dialogues. Release date: 28 August 2026See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Recovering From the Biden Era
Guests: Todd Starnes and Julio Suarez Host Scot Bertram talks with Todd Starnes, conservative columnist, commentator, writer, and radio host, about the accomplishments of the Trump administration and his new book The Golden Age: How Trump Saved America. And Julio Suarez, chairman and associate professor of art, discusses the philosophy of teaching art at Hillsdale College.See omnystudio.
The Hard Truth About the Sanctuary Movement
August 2026 | Volume 55, Issue 8 The Hard Truth About the Sanctuary MovementSean DavisCo-Founder and CEO, The FederalistSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Odyssey, Ep. 6: Circe
On this episode of The Hillsdale College Online Courses Podcast, Jeremiah and Juan discuss how Homer treats leadership in The Odyssey before introducing a lecture from Dr. Benedict Whalen. On the island of Circe, Odysseus rescues his men from being turned to pigs, but he himself falls to beastly temptations for a full year. The Odyssey tells the tale of the cunning and crafty hero of the Troj
A Hillsdale College Primer
This week: An introduction to what Hillsdale College is all about, including an explanation of the school's mission, Imprimis, online courses, the Blake Center, and Hillsdale's K-12 charter schools. Dr. Larry P. Arnn, president of Hillsdale College, joins Hugh Hewitt on the Hillsdale Dialogues. Release date: 21 August 2026See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Eliminator Race
Mike Roberts, headmaster at Hillsdale Academy in Hillsdale, Michigan, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss the Hillsdale Academy tradition of running an eliminator race, how the event fits into classical education, and the virtues instilled through long-distance running. Learn more: https://k12.hillsdale.edu/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Appreciating Homer's Iliad
Guests: Stephen Smith and Sam Lair Host Scot Bertram talks with Stephen Smith, dean of humanities and Professor of English at Hillsdale College, to preview his brand-new online course, “The Iliad.” And Sam Lair, former director of The Center for American Education at the Idaho Freedom Foundation, discusses his Hillsdale College Van Andel Graduate School of Statesmanship disse
The Odyssey, Ep. 5: The Cyclops
On this episode of The Hillsdale College Online Courses Podcast, Jeremiah and Juan discuss the significance if Odysseus' encounter with Polyphemus before introducing a lecture from Dr. Benedict Whalen. Odysseus recounts his journey thus far to the Phaeacians. He tells of his escape from the cyclops, Polyphemus, and his great blunder. The Odyssey tells the tale of the cunning and crafty hero o
Churchill’s The Second World War, Part Thirty-One
Dr. Larry P. Arnn, President of Hillsdale College, joins Hugh Hewitt on the Hillsdale Dialogues to continue a series on The Second World War, Churchill's sprawling memoir and history of World War II in six volumes.Release date: 14 August 2026See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Combating the 8th Grade Melt
Aaron Schepps, upper school principal at Atlanta Classical Academy in Atlanta, Georgia, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss the problem of students leaving classical schools after 8th grade, why the "8th grade melt" exists, and how teachers can guide the conversation to encourage students to continue their classical education. Learn more: https://k12.hillsdale.edu/See omnystudio.com/listener f
How the Left Captures Institutions
Guests: Seth Barron and Elizabeth Fredericks Host Scot Bertram talks with Seth Barron, editorial board member at the New York Post, who explains how the Left is moving power away from the people and into the hands of an administrative class and discusses his new book Weaponized: The Left's Capture and Destruction of America's Sacred Institutions. And Elizabeth Fredericks, associate
In Harm’s Way: Duane “Dutch” Van Fleet, ‘73
Vietnam War veteran Duane “Dutch” Van Fleet was part of combat operations in South Vietnam. The U.S. Marine participated in numerous combat patrols and operations. Wounded twice during combat operations, he returned home from the war and attended Hillsdale College, graduating with honors. He returned to active duty as an officer, participating in combat operations in Operation Sharp Ed
The Odyssey, Ep. 4: The Kingdom of Phaeacia
On this episode of The Hillsdale College Online Courses Podcast, Jeremiah and Juan discuss the attributes that characterize Odysseus before introducing a lecture from Dr. Benedict Whalen. Odysseus uses his metis to gain favor with the king and queen of Phaeacia. Here he must resist the greatest temptation of his journey home. The Odyssey tells the tale of the cunning and crafty hero of the Tr
Churchill’s The Second World War, Part Thirty
Dr. Larry P. Arnn, President of Hillsdale College, joins Hugh Hewitt on the Hillsdale Dialogues to continue a series on The Second World War, Churchill's sprawling memoir and history of World War II in six volumes.Release date: 7 August 2026See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Kathleen O’Toole and Robert Pondiscio on The Promise and Peril of AI in the Classroom
Kathleen O’Toole, associate vice president for K-12 Education at Hillsdale College, and Robert Pondiscio discuss his Atlanta Classical Academy commencement speech, the value of learning together in a community, and the promise and perils of AI in education. Robert Pondiscio is a senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute (AEI) and an affiliate of AEI’s James Q. Wilson Program i
Launching a Second Scientific Revolution
Guests: Jay Bhattacharya and Mark Edward Lender Host Scot Bertram plays excerpts from a lecture by Jay Bhattacharya, director of the National Institutes of Health of the United States, titled "Restoring Gold Standard Science." And Mark Edward Lender, author and historian, discusses the keys to victory in the American Revolution and his book War Without Mercy: Liberty or Death in the American Revol
The Odyssey, Ep. 3: Calypso
On this episode of The Hillsdale College Online Courses Podcast, Jeremiah and Juan discuss the choice that Odysseus makes to begin his journey back to Ithaca before introducing a lecture from Dr. Benedict Whalen. Calypso had held Odysseus captive for nine years on her island but now sets him free. He is shipwrecked again on the island of the Phaeacians. The Odyssey tells the tale of the
The War with Iran Continues
This week: The war in Iran, construction on Hillsdale's campus, and the Michigan U.S. Senate campaign. Dr. Larry P. Arnn, president of Hillsdale College, joins Hugh Hewitt on the Hillsdale Dialogues. Release date: 31 July 2026See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Orators and Philosophers
Kevin H. Gary, associate professor of education at Hillsdale College, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss the differences between orators and philosophers, the disciplines of rhetoric and philosophy, and how teachers can cultivate a balance between rhetoric and philosophy in the classroom. Learn more: https://k12.hillsdale.edu/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Exposing China's Murderous Organ Harvesting Industry
Guests: Jan Jekielek and Kelly Scott Franklin Host Scot Bertram talks with Jan Jekielek, senior editor at The Epoch Times and host of American Thought Leaders, about China's state-sanctioned harvesting of organs from living donors and his new book Killed to Order: China's Organ Harvesting Industry and the True Nature of America's Biggest Adversary. And Kelly Scott Franklin, associate professor of
The Odyssey, Ep. 2: Rumors of Odysseus
On this episode of The Hillsdale College Online Courses Podcast, Jeremiah and Juan discuss the ways that Homer depicts women in The Odyssey before introducing a lecture from Dr. Benedict Whalen. Penelope, the wife of Odysseus, uses her own cunning to deceive the suitors while she awaits her husband’s return. Telemachus, their son, journeys to Sparta seeking news of his father. The Odyssey&nb
Churchill’s The Second World War, Part Twenty-Nine
Dr. Larry P. Arnn, President of Hillsdale College, joins Hugh Hewitt on the Hillsdale Dialogues to continue a series on The Second World War, Churchill's sprawling memoir and history of World War II in six volumes.Release date: 24 July 2026See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Partnering with Parents to Ensure Student Success
Rosa Kubala, kindergarten teacher and student leadership advisor at Founders Classical Academy of Las Vegas in Las Vegas, Nevada, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss how parents can help to prepare their child for success before they enter the classroom, the role of parents in education, and the many lessons she has learned in her time as a kindergarten teacher. Learn more: https://k12.hillsda
Life in the Reagan Administration
Guests: Donald P. Hodel and Stephanie Lauback Host Scot Bertram talks with Donald P. Hodel, former secretary of energy and former secretary of the interior in the Reagan administration, about the leadership lessons he learned working for President Reagan, as well as his new biography, Called to Serve: My Path to President Reagan's Cabinet and Beyond. And Stephanie Lauback, associate professor
The Odyssey, Ep. 1: Ithaca
On this episode of The Hillsdale College Online Courses Podcast, Jeremiah and Juan introduce the brand new course "The Odyssey." Odysseus, the man of "twists and turns," has been away from his home of Ithaca for twenty years. His home is plagued with a pack of suitors who court his wife, devour his goods, and mock his son. The Odyssey tells the tale of the cunning and crafty hero of the
Churchill’s The Second World War, Part Twenty-Eight
Dr. Larry P. Arnn, President of Hillsdale College, joins Hugh Hewitt on the Hillsdale Dialogues to continue a series on The Second World War, Churchill's sprawling memoir and history of World War II in six volumes.Release date: 17 July 2026See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Kathleen O'Toole on Liberal and Civic Education
Kathleen O’Toole, associate vice president for K-12 Education at Hillsdale College, delivers a lecture elaborating on the relationships between liberal, civic, and moral education and their aims. Dr. O'Toole delivered this lecture as part of the Classical Education Forum on Hillsdale College's campus on February 12th, 2026. Learn more: https://k12.hillsdale.edu/See omnystudio.com/listener fo
Appreciating Homer's Odyssey
Guests: Benedict Whalen and Carson Holloway Host Scot Bertram talks with Benedict Whalen, chairman and associate professor of English at Hillsdale College, to preview his brand-new online course, “The Odyssey.” And Carson Holloway, department chair and professor of political society at the University of Nebraska at Omaha and a Washington fellow at the Claremont Institute Cent
What Happened After the 4th?
Dr. Matthew Spalding, vice president for Washington Operations and dean of the Van Andel Graduate School of Government, discusses the events in the aftermath of the Founders signing the Declaration: the King's repudiation, Parliament’s reaction, and the war that ensued. Celebrate America’s 250th anniversary with Hillsdale in D.C. professors, co-hosted with WMAL radio host Larry O
An Introduction to Homer's Odyssey
Prepare for the upcoming The Odyssey online course from Hillsdale College as Jeremiah and Juan discuss Homer's Odyssey before introducing a lecture from Dr. David M. Whalen. Enroll in The Odyssey here: https://online.hillsdale.edu/courses/promo/odyssey Homer’s Odyssey—which tells the tale of the Greek hero Odysseus and his journey home after the fall of Troy—is one of t
The Rise of Socialism at Home and Abroad
This week: The future of British democracy, the growing wealth disparity between generations, and the rise of socialist candidates in New York City. Dr. Larry P. Arnn, president of Hillsdale College, joins Hugh Hewitt on the Hillsdale Dialogues. Release date: 10 July 2026See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
America 250: Jazz
Chris McCourry, artist and director of jazz ensembles at Hillsdale College, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss the principles of jazz music, what makes a great jazz musician, and what jazz music can teach us about democracy. Learn more: https://k12.hillsdale.edu/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Suicidal Empathy and the West
Guests: Gad Saad and Stephen Smith Host Scot Bertram talks with Gad Saad, professor, evolutionary behavioral scientist, and host of The Saad Truth podcast, about the potential dangers of altruism and his new book, Suicidal Empathy: Dying to Be Kind. And Stephen Smith, dean of humanities and Temple Family Chair in English Literature at Hillsdale College, discusses the life and teachi
Lasting Legacy: Trip Banks, ’76, and Ross Anderson, ‘79
Despite the Phi Sigma Epsilon fraternity closing its doors on the Hillsdale campus in the late 1980s, for more than 40 years the Phi Sigs continued to gather on their property on Hillsdale Street for Homecoming and other special events to reconnect, remember, and celebrate their friendships. In 2016, Phi Sig alumni came up with a pavilion idea and concept for their property. Partnering with the Co
An Introduction to Homer's Iliad
Prepare for the upcoming The Odyssey online course from Hillsdale College as Jeremiah and Juan discuss Homer's Iliad before introducing a lecture from Dr. Stephen Smith. Enroll in The Odyssey here: https://online.hillsdale.edu/courses/promo/odyssey Homer’s Iliad can be best understood by examining some of its major major themes: rage, desire, delusion, deception, disaster and double-dea
Leif Babin: Leadership and the War on Terror
In this episode of The Larry Arnn Show, Hillsdale College President Larry P. Arnn interviews Leif Babin, former U.S. Navy SEAL officer, co-author of New York Times bestseller Extreme Ownership: How U.S. Navy SEALs Lead and Win, and co-founder of Echelon Front. The two discuss the bloody lessons Babin acquired about leadership from his time in the Middle East, what we can learn from warfa
America 250: Voting Theory
Thomas I. Treloar, professor of mathematics and dean of faculty at Hillsdale College, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss the mathematics behind voting, how voters decide how to cast their vote, and why we'll never develop a perfect voting system. Learn more: https://k12.hillsdale.edu/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
America 250 Independence Day Special
Guests: Khalil Habib and Wilfred McClay Host Scot Bertram talks with Khalil Habib, associate professor of politics and Allison and Dorothy Rouse Professor in Politics at Hillsdale College, about the American Founding and his recent essay, “The Importance of the Fourth of July, According to the Adams Family.” And Wilfred McClay, Victor Davis Hanson Chair in Classical History a
Take Us Back to 1776
Dr. Matthew Spalding, vice president for Washington Operations and dean of the Van Andel Graduate School of Government, discusses what was happening just before our Declaration of Independence was signed. Celebrate America’s 250th anniversary with Hillsdale in D.C. professors, co-hosted with WMAL radio host Larry O’Connor. Discover the historical and philosophical underpinnings of the
The Great American Story, Ep. 16: The Path of Renewal
On this episode of The Hillsdale College Online Courses Podcast, Jeremiah and Juan discuss America at the turn of millennium before introducing Wilfred McClay. Americans have overcome many challenges throughout our history, including the American Revolution, the Civil War, the Great Depression, two World Wars, and the Cold War. Studying the great stories from our past inspires us to preserve the b
How to Think About the American Revolution
June/July 2026 | Volume 55, Issue 6/7How to Think About the American RevolutionChristopher FlanneryClaremont Review of BooksSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
250 Years of America
This week: The 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, whether the United States will survive another 250 years, and the potentially apocryphal compliment that King George III paid George Washington. Dr. Larry P. Arnn, president of Hillsdale College, joins Hugh Hewitt on the Hillsdale Dialogues. Release date: 26 June 2026See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
America 250: Athletics
Gwendolyn Yarbrough, part of the Hillsdale College K-12 Education Office and former member of the Teacher Support team, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss the history of physical education in America, the influences of the German Turnen movement, and how schools should think about the relationship between physical formation along with intellectual and moral formation. Learn more: https://k12.
The Declaration of Independence: A Radical Experiment in Liberty
Guest: Brad Birzer Host Scot Bertram talks with Brad Birzer, professor of history and Russell Amos Kirk Chair in American Studies at Hillsdale College, about the years leading up to 1776, the importance of the common law tradition to the American Founders, and his new book, The Declaration of Independence: A Radical Experiment in Liberty.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Great American Story, Ep. 15: Rise and Fall
On this episode of The Hillsdale College Online Courses Podcast, Jeremiah and Juan discuss the legacies of Lyndon B. Johnson and Richard Nixon before introducing Wilfred McClay. Americans have overcome many challenges throughout our history, including the American Revolution, the Civil War, the Great Depression, two World Wars, and the Cold War. Studying the great stories from our past inspires us
Churchill’s The Second World War, Part Twenty-Seven
Dr. Larry P. Arnn, President of Hillsdale College, joins Hugh Hewitt on the Hillsdale Dialogues to continue a series on The Second World War, Churchill's sprawling memoir and history of World War II in six volumes.Release date: 16 June 2026See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Talking to Students About Classical Education
Paul Mittermeier, Upper School Humanities teacher at Cincinnati Classical Academy in Cincinnati, Ohio, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss how classical education should be explicitly discussed in a classical school, how to help teachers explain the importance of what they teach to students, and how to answer common questions students might have about classical education. Learn more: https://k
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