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Churchill’s My Early Life, Part Ten
28 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Larry P. Arnn, President of Hillsdale College, joins Hugh Hewitt on the Hillsdale Dialogues for his series on "Churchill the Writer." On this...
The History of American Education
28 Jul 2025
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John Peterson, Assistant Director of Curriculum at Hillsdale College's K-12 Education Office, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss the history of Americ...
Christianity's 'Quiet Revival'
25 Jul 2025
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Guests: Charles N. Steele, Daniel Gullotta, & Benedict Whalen Host Scot Bertram talks with Charles N. Steele, director of the Center for Commerce ...
Teaching Literature Through the Seminar Method
24 Jul 2025
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John Peterson, assistant director of curriculum at Hillsdale College's K-12 Education Office, delivers a lecture on how the seminar method improves li...
Is J.D. Vance Right about Europe?
23 Jul 2025
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June 2025 | Volume 54, Issue 6 Is J.D. Vance Right about Europe?Christopher CaldwellClaremont Review of BooksThe following is adapted from a speech de...
The Federalist: The House of Representatives
23 Jul 2025
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On this episode of The Hillsdale College Online Courses Podcast, Jeremiah and Juan discuss the role that the House of Representative plays in our repu...
Education Reform in the "Big Beautiful Bill"
21 Jul 2025
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Education reforms in President Trump's "Big Beautiful Bill," Winston Churchill's tenure as Chancellor of the Exchequer, and the ever-shifting politics...
What Makes an Award Winning School?
21 Jul 2025
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Stephen Shipp, headmaster at Seven Oaks Classical School in Ellettsville, Indiana, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss Seven Oaks winning The Henr...
The Myth of Artificial Intelligence
18 Jul 2025
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Guests: Richard Samuelson & Erik J. Larson Host Scot Bertram talks with Richard Samuelson, associate professor of government at Hillsdale College&...
Using Labs in Elementary Science Class
17 Jul 2025
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Jennifer Jackett, 5th grade teacher at Seven Oaks Classical School in Ellettsville, Indiana, delivers a lecture on how to use labs to enhanc...
The Shooting Guy: Rob Fodor, ’84
17 Jul 2025
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Rob Fodor from the class of 1984 was a sharpshooting guard who could do it all during his basketball playing days with the Chargers. Since graduation,...
The Federalist: Human Nature in The Federalist
16 Jul 2025
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On this episode of The Hillsdale College Online Courses Podcast, Jeremiah and Juan discuss Publius' understanding of human nature before introducing D...
Churchill’s My Early Life, Part Nine
14 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Larry P. Arnn, President of Hillsdale College, joins Hugh Hewitt on the Hillsdale Dialogues for his series on "Churchill the Writer." On this...
Supporting Art Instruction over Summer Break
14 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Abigail Teska, art teacher at Seven Oaks Classical School in Ellettsville, Indiana, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss summertime art instruction, sim...
Liberty and Learning: Part Ten
11 Jul 2025
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In this enlightening episode of Liberty and Learning, Mark Levin engages in a profound discussion with Dr. Larry Arnn, President of Hillsdale College,...
How Trump Survived and Won America's Heartland
11 Jul 2025
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Guests: Salena Zito & Christopher Matsos Host Scot Bertram talks with Salena Zito, political reporter for the Washington Examiner, about...
Why Grammar Instruction Matters in Elementary School
10 Jul 2025
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Penny Jenson, dean of lower school at Cincinnati Classical Academy in Cincinnati, Ohio, delivers a lecture on the importance of grammatical instructio...
The Federalist: The Problem of Majority Faction
09 Jul 2025
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On this episode of The Hillsdale College Online Courses Podcast, Jeremiah and Juan discuss the inevitability of factions before introducing Dr. Ronald...
Tunku Varadarajan: India and the Fate of Western Civilization
08 Jul 2025
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In this episode of The Larry Arnn Show, Hillsdale College President Larry P. Arnn interviews Tunku Varadarajan, writer and contributor at Th...
Harry V. Jaffa and the Declaration of Independence
07 Jul 2025
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Dr. Larry P. Arnn joins Hugh Hewitt for a special replay of a Fourth of July program in which they discuss Professor Harry V. Jaffa's classic intervie...
Supporting P.E. Instruction Over Summer Break
07 Jul 2025
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Przemyslaw Grzesiak, physical education teacher at Hillsdale Academy in Hillsdale, Michigan, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss summertime physical ed...
Independence Day Special: Thomas Jefferson and the Founding
04 Jul 2025
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Guests: Matthew Spalding & Robert R. Riley We revisit two previously aired interviews for this special Independence Day episode. Host Scot Bertram...
Why You Should Read and Teach Dante
03 Jul 2025
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Stephen Smith, dean of the humanities and professor of English at Hillsdale College, delivers a lecture on the themes of freedom, education, and leade...
The Federalist: The Extended Republic
02 Jul 2025
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On this episode of The Hillsdale College Online Courses Podcast, Jeremiah and Juan discuss the Federalist's arguments against the Anti-Federalists bef...
Israel's '12 Day War'
30 Jun 2025
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Israel and the United States' successful operations in Iran, the U.S. Supreme Court's critiques of nationwide injunctions, and the...
Supporting Science Instruction Over Summer Break
30 Jun 2025
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Lisa Roberts, science teacher at Hillsdale Academy in Hillsdale, Michigan, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss summertime science instruction, how keep...
The Battles That Changed the Course of Western History
27 Jun 2025
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Guests: Bradley Watson & Michael Walsh Host Scot Bertram talks with Bradley Watson, associate professor of government at the Van Andel Gradu...
The Principles of Literacy Instruction
26 Jun 2025
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Jennifer Mills, Title I coordinator at Seven Oaks Classical School in Ellettsville, Indiana, delivers a lecture on the importance of phonics as the fo...
The Federalist: The Anti-Federalists
25 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of The Hillsdale College Online Courses Podcast, Jeremiah and Juan discuss the arguments of the Anti-Federalists before introducing Dr...
The Road to the American Revolution, Part Four
23 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week: The military parade in Washington, D.C., the history of the Declaration of the Causes and Necessity of Taking Up Arms, and the strange circ...
Supporting History Instruction Over Summer Break
23 Jun 2025
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Bryce Horswell, teacher support lead for Hillsdale College K-12 Education, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss summertime history instruction, summer a...
Clare Morell Helps to Keep Kids Free from Screens
20 Jun 2025
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Guests: Clare Morell & Benedict Whalen Host Scot Bertram talks with Clare Morell, fellow at the Ethics and Public Policy Center and director of EP...
Rock Star Judge: Nicole Khoury, ’99
19 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Honorable Nicole Khoury from the class of 1999 is a rock star, both behind the bench and on stage. By day, she is a judge for the Toledo Municipal...
Grammar as a Liberal Art
19 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Benjamin Beier, chairman and associate professor of education at Hillsdale College, delivers a lecture on grammar and the development of the liberal a...
The Federalist: Publius and The Federalist
18 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of The Hillsdale College Online Courses Podcast, Jeremiah and Juan introduce the course "The Federalist." In a republic, every citizen...
Churchill’s My Early Life, Part Eight
16 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Larry P. Arnn, President of Hillsdale College, joins Hugh Hewitt on the Hillsdale Dialogues for his series on "Churchill the Writer." On this...
Supporting Literature Instruction Over Summer Break
16 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sam Foat, dean of upper school at Treasure Coast Classical Academy in Stuart, Florida, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss summertime literature instru...
Tariffs in American History
13 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
May 2025 | Volume 54, Issue 5 Tariffs in American HistoryJohn Steele GordonAuthor, An Empire of Wealth: The Epic History of American Economic PowerThe...
Thirteen Novels Every Conservative Should Read
13 Jun 2025
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Guests: Ronald J. Pestritto & Christopher J. Scalia Host Scot Bertram talks with Ronald J. Pestritto, professor of politics and Charles and Lucia ...
The Middle Ages: Their Meaning and Enduring Significance
12 Jun 2025
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Charles C. Yost, assistant professor of medieval history at Hillsdale College, delivers a lecture on how the Middle Ages were instrumental in developi...
Understanding Capitalism: Prosperity, Morality, and Freedom
11 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of The Hillsdale College Online Courses Podcast, Jeremiah and Juan discuss the spiritual elements of capitalism before introducing Dr....
Churchill’s My Early Life, Part Seven
09 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Larry P. Arnn, President of Hillsdale College, joins Hugh Hewitt on the Hillsdale Dialogues for his series on "Churchill the Writer." On this...
Supporting Math Instruction Over Summer Break
09 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Nikki Teeple, lower school math specialist at Atlanta Classical Academy in Atlanta, Georgia, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss summertime mathematics...
How the Ivy League Miseducates Young Americans
06 Jun 2025
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Guests: Adam Kissel & Christina Lamb Chakalova Host Scot Bertram talks with Adam Kissel, visiting fellow for higher education reform in the Center...
Forming the Imagination Through Literature
05 Jun 2025
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Joshua Villarreal, Teacher Support Lead for Hillsdale College K-12, delivers a lecture on how literature forms a student's moral imagination. This lec...
Understanding Capitalism: Technology and Resources
04 Jun 2025
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On this episode of The Hillsdale College Online Courses Podcast, Jeremiah and Juan discuss how capitalism develops life-saving technology before intro...
Does the 25th Amendment Work in Practice?
02 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week: Reviewing Joe Biden's ability to carry out the duties of the Presidency, the increase in violence from the political left, and the Trump ad...
Summer Break for the Classical Teacher
02 Jun 2025
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Tomek Grzesiak, fourth grade teacher at Hillsdale Academy in Hillsdale, Michigan, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss how classical teachers can best u...
How Affirmative Action Hurts Black Americans
30 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Guests: Bradley Birzer & Jason L. Riley Host Scot Bertram talks with Bradley Birzer, professor of history and Russell Amos Kirk Chair in American ...
Whitman, Melville, and the Poetry of the Civil War
29 May 2025
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Kelly Scott Franklin, associate professor of English at Hillsdale College, delivers a lecture on the Civil War poetry of Walt Whit...
Understanding Capitalism: Trade and Comparative Advantage
28 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of The Hillsdale College Online Courses Podcast, Jeremiah and Juan discuss maintaining a balanced approach to free trade before introd...
The Road to the American Revolution, Part Three
27 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week: Last week’s antisemitic murder of two Israeli embassy staffers, the Second Continental Congress, and the election of George Washingto...
Supporting Virtue Instruction Over Summer Break
26 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Colin Mullaney, assistant director for school leader development for Hillsdale College K-12 Education, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss summertime v...
Israel and the Fate of Western Civilization
23 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Guests: Josh Hammer & Mickey L. Mattox Host Scot Bertram talks with Josh Hammer, host of The Josh Hammer Show and senior editor-at-large...
Practical Structures for Teaching Close Reading
22 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Aaron Schepps, upper school principal at Atlanta Classical Academy in Atlanta, Georgia, delivers a lecture on practical tips for teaching student...
Understanding Capitalism: Economies of Scale and Scope
21 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of The Hillsdale College Online Courses Podcast, Jeremiah and Juan discuss the difficulties of running a small business before introdu...
50 Years After the Fall of Saigon
20 May 2025
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This week: A reassessment of the fall of Saigon, the legacy of the Vietnam War, and the state of military history in higher education. Mark Moyar, Wil...
Running Toward a Moving Target: Self-Educating in a Rapidly Changing World
20 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Vandegrift (‘92) discusses the importance of running toward your passion while remaining versatile, a skill he learned through his time at ...
Michael Knowles: Gen Z and the Future of Politics
20 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Larry Arnn Show, Hillsdale College President Larry P. Arnn interviews Michael J. Knowles, political commentator and host o...
Hallmarks of a Classical Summer
19 May 2025
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Sonja Bindus, teacher support lead for Hillsdale College K-12 Education, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss making the most of the summer, minimizing ...
Birthright Citizenship and the American Founders
16 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Guests: Kevin Portteus, Daniel J. Mahoney, & Brent Cline Host Scot Bertram talks with Kevin Portteus, professor of politics and director of Americ...
The Value of Diagramming Sentences
15 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Daniel Coupland, dean of the Diana Davis Spencer Graduate School of Classical Education and professor of education at Hillsdale College, del...
Understanding Capitalism: Production and the Division of Labor
14 May 2025
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On this episode of The Hillsdale College Online Courses Podcast, Jeremiah and Juan discuss the division of labor before introducing Dr. Charles N. Ste...
New Thinking Needed on National Defense
12 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
March/April 2025 | Volume 54, Issue 3/4New Thinking Needed on National DefenseStephen BryenSenior Correspondent, Asia TimesThe following is adapted fr...
The Road to the American Revolution, Part Two
12 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week: The history of the Minutemen, the Boston Tea Party, and the Enlightenment. Matthew Spalding, vice president of Washington operations and de...
The Necessity of Summer Break
12 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mike Roberts, headmaster at Hillsdale Academy in Hillsdale, Michigan, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss why summer break helps support students,...
Andrew Klavan Finds Light in Humanity's Darkness
09 May 2025
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Guests: Andrew Klavan & Colin Brown Host Scot Bertram talks with Andrew Klavan, author and host of The Andrew Klavan Show, about making ...
Practical Tips for Teaching Western Civilization in Elementary School
08 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kenneth Calvert, professor of history at Hillsdale College and former headmaster of Hillsdale Academy, delivers a lecture on making the ancient w...
Balancing Priorities: A Humanities Major's Journey into Medicine
07 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Caroline Koperski (‘15) shares how she prepared herself for PA school while studying Economics and Spanish, balancing her love for the humanitie...
Understanding Capitalism: Profit, Loss, and the Economic Structure of Society
07 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of The Hillsdale College Online Courses Podcast, Jeremiah and Juan discuss the power of economic indicators before introducing Dr. Cha...
The Road to the American Revolution, Part One
05 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week: The events that led to the American Revolution and the battles of Lexington and Concord, including discussion of the Founders' educational ...
Governing a Hillsdale Classical School
05 May 2025
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Jed Hartings, founder and current board chair of Cincinnati Classical Academy in Cincinnati, Ohio, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss how to build a s...
Joe Concha Explores Trump's Big Comeback
02 May 2025
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Guests: Joe Concha & Derek Stauff Host Scot Bertram talks with Joe Concha, author and Fox News contributor, about the strategy behind President Do...
The Progressive Revolution
01 May 2025
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Paul Moreno, the William and Berniece Grewcock Chair in Constitutional History, professor of history, and dean of social scie...
Understanding Capitalism: Human Nature and the Cost of Choice
30 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of The Hillsdale College Online Courses Podcast, Jeremiah and Juan introduce the course "Understanding Capitalism." Capitalism rewards...
Churchill’s My Early Life, Part Six
28 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Larry P. Arnn, President of Hillsdale College, joins Hugh Hewitt on the Hillsdale Dialogues for his series on "Churchill the Writer." On this...
Portrait of a Graduate
28 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Stephen Shipp, headmaster at Seven Oaks Classical School in Ellettsville, Indiana, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss developing a "Portrait of a Grad...
Liberty and Learning: Part Nine
25 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In the latest episode of Liberty and Learning, Mark Levin engages in a thought-provoking discussion with Dr. Larry Arnn, the president of Hillsdale Co...
Dana Perino Shares Life and Career Advice
25 Apr 2025
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Guests: Dana Perino & Benedict Whalen Host Scot Bertram talks with Dana Perino, co-host of Fox News’ The Five and Americ...
Discussions for Discovery in Mathematics
24 Apr 2025
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Sam Clausen, upper school mathematics teacher at Atlanta Classical Academy in Atlanta, Georgia, delivers a lecture on how to use discussion as a tool ...
Totalitarian Novels: Science and Bureaucracy in That Hideous Strength
23 Apr 2025
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On this episode of The Hillsdale College Online Courses Podcast, Jeremiah and Juan discuss how easy it is for nefarious forces to influence the "educa...
Bishop Robert Barron: Christianity and the Power of Reason
22 Apr 2025
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In Part Two of a four-episode series, “The Clerics: Christianity in America,” Hillsdale College President Larry P. Arnn interviews Bishop ...
The Trump Administration and Higher Education
21 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week: The ongoing battle between the Trump administration and Harvard, rising tensions between Israel and Iran, and the future of the American ec...
Why Is There So Much Math in Science Class?
21 Apr 2025
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Michael Tripepi, assistant professor of physics at Hillsdale College, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss the daily realities of teaching in a sci...
The Legacy of William F. Buckley
18 Apr 2025
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Guests: Richard Samuelson & George H. Nash Host Scot Bertram talks with Richard Samuelson, associate professor of government at Hillsdale Col...
Liberty and Learning: Part Eight
17 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this enlightening episode, Mark Levin and Dr. Larry Arnn take listeners on a journey through the events that led to the Revolutionary War, marking ...
History: The Most Humanizing of the Arts
17 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Wilfred McClay, the Victor Davis Hanson Chair in Classical History and Western Civilization at Hillsdale College, delivers a lecture on how history he...
Totalitarian Novels: That Hideous Strength and Faith
16 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of The Hillsdale College Online Courses Podcast, Jeremiah and Juan discuss C.S. Lewis' unique approach to the totalitarian novel befor...
Churchill’s My Early Life, Part Five
14 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Larry P. Arnn, President of Hillsdale College, joins Hugh Hewitt on the Hillsdale Dialogues for his series on "Churchill the Writer." On this...
Inspiring Teachers to Inspire Students
14 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Steven Battaglia, history and Latin teacher and assistant headmaster of the upper school at Seven Oaks Classical School in Ellettsville, Indiana, join...
Redemptive Entrepreneurship: Restoring Culture Through Business
11 Apr 2025
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Daniel Higbie (‘98) discusses how business owners and entrepreneurs can work to impact and grow the cultures they live in, focusing on good work...
The Ambition of American Art
11 Apr 2025
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Guests: Charlie Kirk, Christina Lamb Chakalova, & Ellen Condict Host Scot Bertram plays excerpts from a speech by Charlie Kirk, founder of Turning...
Chemistry in a Classical Curriculum
10 Apr 2025
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Matthew Young, dean of natural sciences and professor of chemistry at Hillsdale College, delivers a lecture on how chemistry and t...
Totalitarian Novels: Loyalty and Confession in Darkness at Noon
09 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of The Hillsdale College Online Courses Podcast, Jeremiah and Juan discuss the nature of loyalty before introducing Hillsdale College ...
Restoring American Culture
08 Apr 2025
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February 2025 | Volume 54, Issue 2Restoring American CultureRoger KimballEditor, The New CriterionThe following is adapted from a talk delivered on Ja...
The First Months of the Trump Administration
07 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week: The work of DOGE, a more secure border, and the end of DEI on some college campuses. Dr. Larry P. Arnn, president of Hillsdale College, joi...
The Legacy of Calvin Coolidge
07 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Vincent Kane, head of school at Idaho Novus Classical Academy in Eagle, Idaho, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss president Calvin Coolidge's upbr...
Classical Architecture and Human Flourishing
04 Apr 2025
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Guests: Miles Smith IV & Justin Shubow Host Scot Bertram talks with Miles Smith, assistant professor of History at Hillsdale College, about a ...
Teaching The Little Prince
03 Apr 2025
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J. A. Jackson, chair and professor of English at Hillsdale College, delivers a lecture on how to teach The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exup&eacu...
Totalitarian Novels: Darkness at Noon and Regret
02 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of The Hillsdale College Online Courses Podcast, Jeremiah and Juan discuss discuss what distinguishes Arthur Koestler's Darkness at No...