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On this episode of The Hillsdale College Online Courses Podcast, Jeremiah and Juan discuss how much the COVID Pandemic changed their understanding of government overreach before introducing Dr. Victor Davis Hanson. Citizenship is rare in human history but essential to free government. Today, the constitutional rule of citizens in America is threatened by a new form of government, unaccountable to the people, in which power is held by a ruling class that seeks to transform our society. In this eight-lecture course, students will examine the origins and history of citizenship in the West and the grave challenges American citizenship faces today. There is a growing movement to surrender American sovereignty to international bodies. This effort—championed by a global elite—excludes the participation of the American people and threatens our national security.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today: Elon Musk's plans for bureaucratic reform, and whether or not the legacy media can be saved. Dr. Larry P. Arnn, president of Hillsdale College, joins Hugh Hewitt on the Hillsdale Dialogues to discuss Trump’s sweeping presidential victory. Release date: 12 November 2024See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nathan Neveau, athletic director at Hillsdale Academy, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss the classical tradition of physical education, the best practices for running a physical education class, and what role sports play in a well-ordered education. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week: Donald Trump's long road back to the White House and how the Democratic Party lost touch. Dr. Larry P. Arnn, president of Hillsdale College, joins Hugh Hewitt on the Hillsdale Dialogues to discuss Trump’s sweeping presidential victory. Release date: 8 November 2024See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guests: Kathleen O'Toole, Ken Khachigian, & Clay Travis Host Scot Bertram talks with Kathleen O'Toole, assistant provost for K-12 Education, about why classical education can reverse the damage done to learning achievement during the pandemic. Ken Khachigian, director emeritus of the Richard Nixon Foundation board of directors and chief speechwriter and senior political advisor for President Ronald Reagan, gives a behind-the-scenes look at the Nixon and Reagan White Houses as detailed in his new book Behind Closed Doors: In the Room with Reagan & Nixon. And we play excerpts from a recent lecture from co-host of The Clay & Buck Show and founder of OutKick Clay Travis titled "Wokeness in Sports," delivered at a Hillsdale College event in Bellevue, Washington.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of The Hillsdale College Online Courses Podcast, Jeremiah and Juan discuss the erosion of the constitutional consensus before introducing Dr. Victor Davis Hanson. Citizenship is rare in human history but essential to free government. Today, the constitutional rule of citizens in America is threatened by a new form of government, unaccountable to the people, in which power is held by a ruling class that seeks to transform our society. In this eight-lecture course, students will examine the origins and history of citizenship in the West and the grave challenges American citizenship faces today. A common challenge to citizenship is the view that human nature changes and that fundamental laws need to be altered in favor of a modern understanding of progress and science. Today, the ruling class seeks to consolidate power and advance its progressive ends by making structural changes to the Constitution or circumventing it entirely.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thomas Cox, Latin and Greek teacher at The Heights School in Potomac, Maryland, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss how to engage students in history class through storytelling and how to teach students to tell compelling stories, and he explains the process behind his co-authored textbooks Becoming Greece and Becoming Rome.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week: President Joe Biden's "garbage" comment, Donald Trump’s surge in the polls, and the exponential growth of the federal government in the 20th century. Dr. Larry P. Arnn, president of Hillsdale College, joins Hugh Hewitt on the Hillsdale Dialogues. Release date: 1 November 2024See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guests: Mark Moyar, Larry O'Connor, & Kevin Gerstle Host Scot Bertram talks with Mark Moyar, the William P. Harris Chair of Military History at Hillsdale College, about his recent essay on the left-wing capture of higher education. Larry O’Connor, host of O’Connor and Company on WMAL-FM in Washington, D.C., recounts his move from the world of professional theater to talk radio and provides a survey of the effect of new media on the 2024 election. And Kevin Gerstle, associate professor of mathematics at Hillsdale College, describes the relationship between mathematics and cryptography.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of The Hillsdale College Online Courses Podcast, Jeremiah and Juan discuss the rapid growth of the federal government introducing Victor Davis Hanson. Citizenship is rare in human history but essential to free government. Today, the constitutional rule of citizens in America is threatened by a new form of government, unaccountable to the people, in which power is held by a ruling class that seeks to transform our society. In this eight-lecture course, students will examine the origins and history of citizenship in the West and the grave challenges American citizenship faces today. The growth of an administrative deep state in America places massive government power outside the control of American citizens. These unaccountable agencies determine the rules that govern society, execute those rules, and settle disputes, and they wield these combined powers to undermine the constitutional operations of American government.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of The Larry Arnn Show, Hillsdale College President Larry P. Arnn interviews Heritage Foundation and Heritage Action for America president Kevin Roberts. The two discuss Roberts’ decision to move from the world of education to politics, the Heritage Foundation’s plans to save America’s institutions, and the ever-growing bureaucratic state. This interview was conducted on October 23, 2024. Discover more at podcast.hillsdale.edu.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

SEPTEMBER 2024 | VOLUME 53, ISSUE 9The Dangers of Price ControlsHenry Hazlitt and Brian WesburyThe first issue of Imprimis, published in May 1972, featured an article titled “The Dangers of Price Controls” by Henry Hazlitt. The Federal Reserve back then was printing large amounts of money to fund massive government spending on Great Society programs launched during the presidency of Lyndon Johnson. As a result of printing so much money, the U.S. economy was suffering from rapid inflation. To address inflation, Federal Reserve Chair Arthur Burns and the Nixon administration dreamed up wage and price controls.Today we face a similar situation. The Federal Reserve has been printing a lot of money to fund the huge expansion in the size and scope of government that took place during and after the Covid pandemic. In response to the resulting inflation and the political unrest that comes with it, Vice President Harris and others are promising to outlaw “price gouging”—in other words, to impose price controls—which will eventually lead to wage controls as well, since production and prices involve both in an intimate way.Because economic truth remains the same today as it was 52 years ago, we are reprinting Henry Hazlitt’s article from 1972, but with edits and updates by Brian Wesbury that bring Hazlitt’s classic piece into today’s world.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nathan Schlueter, professor of Philosophy and Religion at Hillsdale College, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss the differences between the American and French revolutions, growing intellectual movements critical of the American Revolution, and the importance of cultivating the virtue of statesmanship. ---------------------------- A 20-minute podcast featuring professors, K-12 teachers, and friends of Hillsdale College, all speaking about classical education—what it is, why it’s still relevant today, and what makes it unique. Hosted by Scot Bertram. Learn More About The Hillsdale College Podcast Network: https://podcast.hillsdale.edu #podcast #conservative #christian #college #educationSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Larry P. Arnn, President of Hillsdale College, and Daniel O'Toole, assistant professor of politics at Hillsdale College, join Hugh Hewitt on the Hillsdale Dialogues to continue their series on Plato's Republic. Release date: 25 October 2024See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guests: Michael Waltz & Patricia R. Bart Host Scot Bertram talks with Michael Waltz, congressman for Florida's sixth district and the first Green Beret elected to Congress, about how the mindset he honed in military service can help anyone conquer everyday challenges, and his new book Hard Truths: Think and Lead Like a Green Beret. And Patricia R. Bart, associate professor of English at Hillsdale College, continues an in-depth series on the history of the English language.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of The Hillsdale College Online Courses Podcast, Jeremiah and Juan discuss the source of tribal politics before introducing Dr.Victor Davis Hanson. Citizenship is rare in human history but essential to free government. Today, the constitutional rule of citizens in America is threatened by a new form of government, unaccountable to the people, in which power is held by a ruling class that seeks to transform our society. In this eight-lecture course, students will examine the origins and history of citizenship in the West and the grave challenges American citizenship faces today. Tribal politics is one of the most ancient and dangerous challenges to citizenship. The recent rise of identity politics in America breaks the bonds of common citizenship and divides Americans on the basis of superficial characteristics like race, gender, and sexual orientation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gwen Yarbrough, teacher support lead with the Hillsdale College K-12 Education Teacher Support Team, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss what it means to teach mathematics classically, what a healthy classroom looks like, and what material Hillsdale’s K-12 Office recommends.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Daniel O'Toole, assistant professor of politics at Hillsdale College, joins Hugh Hewitt on the Hillsdale Dialogues to continue their series on Plato's Republic. Release date: 18 October 2024See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guests: Wilfred McClay & John Steele Gordon Host Scot Bertram talks with Wilfred McClay, Victor Davis Hanson chair in Classical History and Western Civilization at Hillsdale College, about the importance of civic education in higher education and summarizes a report on the subject he wrote for the American Enterprise Institute. And John Steele Gordon, author, historian, and nephew of Oscar Hammerstein, gives a survey of how the duo of Rodgers and Hammerstein influenced the golden age of the American musical.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kerry Donovan Cummings, ‘77, became the president of the Hillsdale College Alumni Association Board just two months before the COVID-19 pandemic. Learn how the 2024 Alumni Award recipient led during a very difficult time as well as how Hillsdale College has become a family affair for the Chicago area native. ------ Informative. Inspirational. Uplifting. Those are the goals of the White and Blue podcast. We are here to tell the interesting stories of Hillsdale College alumni, who number more than 15,000 strong. Our guests will share about their time and experiences while on campus, and also the impact they have had on the world since graduating. What makes the Hillsdale College graduate unique? We will explore that question and more, including how alumni have impacted the past, present, and future of the College. Won’t you join us?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of The Hillsdale College Online Courses Podcast, Jeremiah and Juan discuss Juan's journey to citizenship before introducing Victor Davis Hanson. Citizenship is rare in human history but essential to free government. Today, the constitutional rule of citizens in America is threatened by a new form of government, unaccountable to the people, in which power is held by a ruling class that seeks to transform our society. In this eight-lecture course, students will examine the origins and history of citizenship in the West and the grave challenges American citizenship faces today. America’s founding principle of equality created an opportunity for people from all over the world—regardless of race or birth—to immigrate to the United States and become full citizens. This led to a system of immigration that proceeded according to established laws and required a willingness and ability to assimilate into American society. These criteria have been abandoned in favor of a system of widespread illegal immigration that erodes the rights of citizens.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Christopher Matsos, chairman and associate professor of theatre at Hillsdale College, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss the unique benefits of theatre programs, how to develop a theatre program on a budget, and how to utilize theatre resources granted to Hillsdale College K-12 member schools.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week: Kamala Harris’s shortcomings as a public speaker, Donald Trump’s comments on The Hugh Hewitt Show that made national headlines, and why immigration might be the most important issue in the 2024 election. Dr. Larry P. Arnn, president of Hillsdale College, joins Hugh Hewitt on the Hillsdale Dialogues. Release date: 11 October 2024See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guests: Richard Samuelson & James S. Burling Host Scot Bertram talks with Richard Samuelson, associate professor of government at Hillsdale College's Washington, D.C., campus, about the 250th anniversary of the First Continental Congress. And James S. Burling, vice president for Legal Affairs at Pacific Legal Foundation, explains how various government interventions created America's worsening housing crisis as laid out in his new book Nowhere to Live: The Hidden Story of America's Housing Crisis.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of The Hillsdale College Online Courses Podcast, Jeremiah and Juan discuss the economic roots of the decline of citizenship before introducing Victor Davis Hanson. Citizenship is rare in human history but essential to free government. Today, the constitutional rule of citizens in America is threatened by a new form of government, unaccountable to the people, in which power is held by a ruling class that seeks to transform our society. In this eight-lecture course, students will examine the origins and history of citizenship in the West and the grave challenges American citizenship faces today. A large and self-sufficient middle class is essential to citizenship, as it prevents an unstable, binary society of rich and poor. The once thriving American middle class is now vanishing due to high debts, low wages, and government policies that trap citizens in a prolonged adolescence.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of The Larry Arnn Show, Hillsdale College President Larry P. Arnn interviews best-selling author Dean Koontz. The two discuss Koontz's greatest influences, the future of government surveillance, and the difficulty of creating villains who resonate. This interview was conducted on August 20, 2024. Discover more at podcast.hillsdale.edu.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jon Balsbaugh, associate professor of Education at Hillsdale College, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss how a "college prep mindset" often clashes with classical education, managing parent expectations, and how administrators can best communicate the priorities of their school to parents.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Daniel O'Toole, assistant professor of politics at Hillsdale College, joins Hugh Hewitt on the Hillsdale Dialogues to continue their series on Plato's Republic. Release date: 4 October 2024See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guests: Gary Wolfram, Hans von Spakovsky, & Patricia R. Bart Host Scot Bertram talks with Gary Wolfram, William Simon professor of economics and public policy, director of economics, and professor of political economy at Hillsdale College, about the consequences of Kamala Harris’s proposed price controls. Hans von Spakovsky, manager at the Election Law Reform Initiative and senior legal fellow at the Edwin Meese III Center for Legal and Judicial Studies at The Heritage Foundation, discusses a report he authored accusing the Biden Administration of unlawful interference in state election administration. And Patricia R. Bart, associate professor of English at Hillsdale College, begins an in-depth series on the history of the English language.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of The Hillsdale College Online Courses Podcast, Jeremiah and Juan discuss the shifting definition of citizenship before introducing Victor Davis Hanson. Citizenship is rare in human history but essential to free government. Today, the constitutional rule of citizens in America is threatened by a new form of government, unaccountable to the people, in which power is held by a ruling class that seeks to transform our society. In this eight-lecture course, students will examine the origins and history of citizenship in the West and the grave challenges American citizenship faces today. Citizenship emerged more than 2,500 years ago in the ancient Greek city-state. Government by the consent of a free citizenry is rare in human history and on the decline today throughout the constitutional republics of the West. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

AUGUST 2024 | VOLUME 53, ISSUE 8Our Out-of-Control Federal Law Enforcement AgenciesRyan ClecknerBusinessman, Attorney, and Author The following is adapted from a talk delivered on July 23, 2024, at Hillsdale College’s Blake Center for Faith and Freedom in Somers, Connecticut.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Steven Battaglia, Latin and upper school History teacher at Seven Oaks Classical School in Ellettsville, Indiana, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss why students should learn Latin, when schools should start Latin education, and how Latin teachers can foster joy in the classroom.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Larry P. Arnn, President of Hillsdale College, and Daniel O'Toole, assistant professor of politics at Hillsdale College, join Hugh Hewitt on the Hillsdale Dialogues to continue their series on Plato's Republic. Release date: 27 September 2024See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guests: Mollie Hemingway & Miranda Devine Host Scot Bertram talks with Mollie Hemingway, senior journalism fellow at Hillsdale College and editor-in-chief at The Federalist, about a recent report that Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg is rethinking his involvement in politics. We also discuss the media’s role thus far in the 2024 presidential campaign. And Miranda Devine, columnist at the New York Post and a contributor at Fox News, lays out the network of government organizations that help protect the reputation of the Biden family as described in her new book The Big Guy: How a President and His Son Sold Out America.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of The Hillsdale College Online Courses Podcast, Jeremiah and Juan introduce the course "American Citizenship and Its Decline." Citizenship is rare in human history but essential to free government. Today, the constitutional rule of citizens in America is threatened by a new form of government, unaccountable to the people, in which power is held by a ruling class that seeks to transform our society. In this eight-lecture course, students will examine the origins and history of citizenship in the West and the grave challenges American citizenship faces today. Free government allows human beings to flourish by providing citizens with authority and responsibility to pursue the common good. This practice of citizenship is under attack today by a form of bureaucratic government in which experts dictate rules concerning every area of life.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Karissa Moschel (McCarthy), a fourth-grade teacher at Seven Oaks Classical School in Ellettsville, Indiana, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss how to read to students, letting students reach their own conclusions, and some practical tips for improving your student's moral imagination.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Larry P. Arnn, President of Hillsdale College, and Daniel O'Toole, assistant professor of politics at Hillsdale College, join Hugh Hewitt on the Hillsdale Dialogues to continue their series on Plato's Republic. Release date: 20 September 2024See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guests: Paul Moreno, Michael Walsh, & Elizabeth Edwards Spalding Host Scot Bertram talks with Paul Moreno, the William and Berniece Grewcock Chair in Constitutional History, professor of history, and dean of social sciences at Hillsdale College, about Kamala Harris’s proposed reforms to the U.S. Supreme Court. Michael Walsh, journalist and screenwriter, discusses the dangers of the evolving media landscape and his new book Against the Corporate Media: Forty-two Ways the Press Hates You. And Elizabeth Edwards Spalding, ’88, chairman of the Victims of Communism Memorial Foundation and founding director of the Victims of Communism Museum, tells us about her work and accepting Hillsdale College’s 2024 Elizebeth Smith Friedman Freedom Award.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Erin Davis Valdez has had a long successful career in public policy, spending the last few years with the Texas Public Policy Foundation, where she worked with the governor’s office and the state legislature in shaping education policy. She recently started a new position as the executive director of Incubator of the Center for Education and Public Service for the University of Austin, a startup private institution. ------ Informative. Inspirational. Uplifting. Those are the goals of the White and Blue podcast. We are here to tell the interesting stories of Hillsdale College alumni, who number more than 15,000 strong. Our guests will share about their time and experiences while on campus, and also the impact they have had on the world since graduating. What makes the Hillsdale College graduate unique? We will explore that question and more, including how alumni have impacted the past, present, and future of the College. Won’t you join us?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of The Hillsdale College Online Courses Podcast, Jeremiah and Juan (and a very special guest) discuss the groundbreaking work of Ludwig van Beethoven before introducing Dr. Hyperion Knight. In “The History of Classical Music,” concert pianist and Hillsdale College Distinguished Fellow Hyperion Knight explains how music has developed and what distinguishes the greatest musical achievements through the life of Beethoven. Join this course, whether you are a music novice or an aficionado of the classical style, to learn what makes music great. The late Classical Period pointed the way to the Romantic Era as composers revolutionized the expression of musical possibilities within the classical structures. Significant pieces of the period include Beethoven’s “Für Elise,” Waldstein Sonata, Appassionata Sonata, Emperor Concerto, and his symphonies, as well as Schubert’s “Erlkönig,” Impromptus, and Unfinished Symphony.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ian Nugent, assistant principal and History and Philosophy teacher at Atlanta Classical Academy, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss forming virtuous students, helping students narrate their education, and showing students that their success means something to you.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Larry P. Arnn, President of Hillsdale College, and Daniel O'Toole, assistant professor of politics at Hillsdale College, join Hugh Hewitt on the Hillsdale Dialogues to continue their series on Plato's Republic. Release date: 13 September 2024See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guests: Gary Wolfram, Joel Pollak, & Dutton Kearney Host Scot Bertram talks with Gary Wolfram, the William Simon Professor of Economics and Public Policy, director of economics, and professor of political economy at Hillsdale College, about Kamala Harris’s proposed tax on unrealized capital gains. Joel Pollak, senior editor-at-large at Breitbart News, lays out his vision for a potential Trump presidency and discusses his new book The Agenda: What Trump Should Do in His First 100 Days. And Dutton Kearney, associate professor of English at Hillsdale College, concludes a series on James Joyce and the Modernist literary movement, finishing with a meditation on Ulysses and Finnegans Wake.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of The Hillsdale College Online Courses Podcast, Jeremiah and Juan (and a very special guest) discuss Haydn's The Creation before introducing Dr. Hyperion Knight. In “The History of Classical Music,” concert pianist and Hillsdale College Distinguished Fellow Hyperion Knight explains how music has developed and what distinguishes the greatest musical achievements through the life of Beethoven. Join this course, whether you are a music novice or an aficionado of the classical style, to learn what makes music great. The Classical Period synthesized opposing Rococo elements into a classic style and explored the capabilities of each instrument by giving each a crucial role in compositions. Significant pieces discussed include Haydn’s “Farewell Symphony” and The Creation, and Mozart’s Le Nozze di Figaro, Don Giovanni, The Magic Flute, Requiem, and piano concertos.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colin Mullaney, assistant director of School Leader Support at Hillsdale K-12, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss how to instill virtue in students, prioritize school culture, and balance life as a school leader.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week: The upcoming debate between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris, the difference between U.S. Senator JD Vance and Governor Tim Walz's views on Hamas, and the Lincoln-Douglas debates. Dr. Larry P. Arnn, Hillsdale College president, joins Hugh Hewitt on the Hillsdale Dialogues. Release date: 06 September 2024See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guests: Victor Davis Hanson & Tevi Troy Scot Bertram talks with Victor Davis Hanson, the Wayne and Marcia Buske Distinguished Fellow in History at Hillsdale College and senior fellow at the Hoover Institution, about efforts by Kamala Harris' campaign to keep her record out of public conversation and what he considers to be the keys to the presidential campaign. And presidential historian Tevi Troy discusses the historical relationship between American presidents and powerful CEOs as catalogued in his new book The Power and the Money: The Epic Clashes Between Commanders in Chief and Titans of Industry.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

APRIL 2005 | VOLUME 34, ISSUE 4Knowing History and Knowing Who We AreDavid McCulloughHistorian The following is adapted from a talk delivered at a Hillsdale College National Leadership Seminar on February 15, 2005, in Phoenix, Arizona. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of The Larry Arnn Show, Hillsdale College President Larry P. Arnn interviews cognitive-behavioral psychiatrist and host of the Optimal Work podcast Dr. Kevin Majeres. The two discuss his lifelong fascination with the work of Thomas Aquinas, the field of cognitive-behavioral therapy, and the nature of the soul. Learn more about Dr. Majeres’ work at his website optimalwork.com This interview was conducted on June 20, 2024. Discover more at podcast.hillsdale.edu.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of The Hillsdale College Online Courses Podcast, Jeremiah and Juan (and a very special guest) discuss the genius of Johann Sebastian Bach before introducing Dr. Hyperion Knight. In “The History of Classical Music,” concert pianist and Hillsdale College Distinguished Fellow Hyperion Knight explains how music has developed and what distinguishes the greatest musical achievements through the life of Beethoven. Join this course, whether you are a music novice or an aficionado of the classical style, to learn what makes music great. The Baroque Era saw the emergence of musical genius in composition and virtuosity in performance. Significant pieces discussed include Vivaldi’s Four Seasons, Handel’s Messiah, and Bach’s Brandenburg Concertos, St. Matthew Passion, and fugues.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.