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Celebrating Constitution Day

08 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Zak Dombrowski, upper school humanities teacher at Golden View Classical Academy in Golden, Colorado, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss how teachers ...

Lessons Learned from the Vietnam War

05 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Guests: Mark Moyar, Benedict Whalen, & Juliane Malia Hillock Host Scot Bertram talks with Mark Moyar, William P. Harris Chair of Militar...

Leading Seven Oaks Classical School

04 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Stephen Shipp, headmaster at Seven Oaks Classical School in Ellettsville, Indiana, delivers a lecture on the rewarding life of a classical school lead...

American Foreign Policy: Wars of the Early Republic

03 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of The Hillsdale College Online Courses Podcast, Jeremiah and Juan discuss the early foreign policy decisions of the American republic...

The Annunciation Catholic School Shooting

01 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Efforts by the Trump administration to resolve the conflict in Ukraine, the shooting at Annunciation Catholic School, and the first week of classes at...

The Aristotelian Conception of Habit

01 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Allison Postell, assistant professor of philosophy at Hillsdale College, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss how we develop habits, the Aristotelian un...

The Man Who Invented Conservatism

29 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Guests: Jonathan Gregg & Daniel J. Flynn  Host Scot Bertram talks with Jonathan Gregg, assistant professor of education at Hillsdale Col...

The Foundation of Western Civilization: Ancient Greece and Rome

28 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Kenneth Calvert, professor of history at Hillsdale College, delivers a lecture on the intellectual roots of western civilization. This lecture was giv...

American Virtues – 2025 Commencement Address

27 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

July/August 2025 | Volume 54, Issue 7/8 American Virtues – 2025 Commencement AddressVictor Davis HansonWayne and Marcia Buske Distinguished Fell...

American Foreign Policy: The Founding

27 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of The Hillsdale College Online Courses Podcast, Jeremiah and Juan introduce the course "American Foreign Policy." We often treat fore...

Churchill’s The Second World War, Part Three

25 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Larry P. Arnn, President of Hillsdale College, joins Hugh Hewitt on the Hillsdale Dialogues to continue a series on The Second World War...

How Can Mathematics Help Develop a Moral Compass?

25 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

David Yu, dean of students at Ascent Classical Academy of Northern Colorado in Windsor, Colorado, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss how mathematics h...

The Unique Character of American Art

22 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Guests: Sam Knecht & Allison Ellis Host Scot Bertram talks with Sam Knecht, professor emeritus of art at Hillsdale College, about how American art...

From Hillsdale to Hozho Academy: Juliane Malia Hillock, ’91

21 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Juliane Malia Hillock from the class of 1991 has dedicated her life to education.Originally from Portland, Maine, she is the founding principal of Hoz...

Teaching Literature to Elementary Students

21 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Karissa Moschel, 4th grade teacher at Seven Oaks Classical School in Ellettsville, Indiana, delivers a lecture on the importance of high-quality liter...

The Federalist: The Courts and the Bill of Rights

20 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of The Hillsdale College Online Courses Podcast, Jeremiah and Juan discuss the role that the judiciary plays in our republic before in...

Kevin DeYoung: Covenant and the American Founding

19 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In Part Three of a four-episode series, “The Clerics: Christianity in America,” Hillsdale College President Larry P. Arnn interviews Kevin...

Churchill’s The Second World War, Part Two

18 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Larry P. Arnn, President of Hillsdale College, joins Hugh Hewitt on the Hillsdale Dialogues to continue a series on The Second World War...

How to Maintain a Rich and Well-Ordered Learning Environment

18 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Jenny Mulvey, fourth grade teacher at Golden View Classical Academy in Golden, Colorado, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss maintaining a rich and wel...

Todd Starnes Offers Devotions for Patriots

15 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Guests: Joseph Postell, Todd Starnes, & Korey D. Maas Host Scot Bertram talks with Joseph Postell, associate professor of politics at Hillsdale Co...

Beyond the Classroom: Student Life at Hillsdale College

14 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Outside the classroom, Hillsdale students embrace a fun and lively culture while nurturing a deep and profound community built on life-long friendship...

Teaching American History to Middle and High School Students

14 Aug 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,...

The Federalist: The President

13 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of The Hillsdale College Online Courses Podcast, Jeremiah and Juan discuss the nature of executive power before introducing Dr. Ronald...

From the Archives | “Faith and reason are mutually reinforcing”

12 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

November 2019 | Volume 48, Issue 11“Faith and reason are mutually reinforcing”Clarence ThomasAssociate Justice, United States Supreme Cour...

Churchill’s The Second World War, Part One

11 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Larry P. Arnn, President of Hillsdale College, joins Hugh Hewitt on the Hillsdale Dialogues to begin a series on The Second World War, Church...

Mission-Driven Extracurriculars

11 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ian Nugent, assistant principal and philosophy teacher at Atlanta Classical Academy in Atlanta, Georgia, and Aaron Schepps, upper school principa...

The History of 'Lawfare' Against Donald Trump

08 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Guests: Alex Marlow & Eric Hutchinson Host Scot Bertram talks with Alex Marlow, editor-in-chief of Breitbart News, about the weaponization of...

Using Labs in Upper School Science Class

07 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Claire Marie Huff, science department chair and upper school dean of students for girls at Atlanta Classical Academy in Atlanta, Georgia, delivers a l...

The Federalist: The Senate

06 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of The Hillsdale College Online Courses Podcast, Jeremiah and Juan discuss the role that the Senate used to play in our republic befor...

The Road to the American Revolution, Part Five

04 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week: Interesting parallels between the lives of Presidents George Washington and Donald Trump, the early campaigns of the Continental Army, and ...

The Children's Garden: Integrating Nature and Literature

04 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Kimberly Miller, librarian at Hillsdale Academy in Hillsdale, Michigan, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss the importance of outdoor activities to ped...

Victor Davis Hanson on Honor, Tradition, and Optimism

01 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Guests: Victor Davis Hanson & Oren Cass First, we hear excerpts from Victor Davis Hanson’s address on the subject of living an honorable and...

Teaching Poetry in Grammar School

31 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Elizabeth Offord, curriculum director at Lafayette Academy in Lake St. Louis, Missouri, delivers a lecture on how teach poetic recitation to students ...

The Federalist: Why the Articles of Confederation Failed

30 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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...

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

Contributed by Lukas

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

Contributed by Lukas

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

Contributed by Lukas

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

Contributed by Lukas

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

Contributed by Lukas

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

Contributed by Lukas

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

Contributed by Lukas

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

Contributed by Lukas

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

Contributed by Lukas

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

Contributed by Lukas

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

Contributed by Lukas

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

Contributed by Lukas

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

Contributed by Lukas

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

Contributed by Lukas

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

Contributed by Lukas

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

Contributed by Lukas

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

Contributed by Lukas

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

Contributed by Lukas

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

Contributed by Lukas

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

Contributed by Lukas

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

Contributed by Lukas

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

Contributed by Lukas

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

Contributed by Lukas

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

Contributed by Lukas

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

Contributed by Lukas

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

Contributed by Lukas

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

Contributed by Lukas

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

Contributed by Lukas

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

Contributed by Lukas

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

Contributed by Lukas

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

Contributed by Lukas

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

Contributed by Lukas

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

Contributed by Lukas

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

Contributed by Lukas

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

Contributed by Lukas

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

Contributed by Lukas

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

Contributed by Lukas

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,...