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In this inaugural episode of The Hillsdale College Online Courses Podcast, Kyle and Juan introduce The Second World Wars. This seven-lecture course, taught by Hillsdale College President Larry P. Arnn and Wayne and Marcia Buske Distinguished Fellow Victor Davis Hanson, examines the causes of World War II and dives into the strategies that gave the Allies the upper hand over the Axis. World War II can be understood in terms of two competing arguments regarding the nature of man. One argument views man primarily as part of a collective, shaped in decisive respects by race or class. This led to the invasion of peaceful lands and the organized slaughter of millions. The other argument views the human soul as free—never to be governed without consent. The unflinching insistence on this view led to liberation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lawton Hawkins, Latin teacher at Atlanta Classical Academy, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss his transition from working as a lawyer at Coca-Cola to teaching Latin, his tips for measuring success in the classroom, and the school culture at Atlanta Classical.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Paul Rahe, professor of History and the Charles O. Lee and Louise K. Lee Chair in the Western Heritage at Hillsdale College, joins Hugh Hewitt on the Hillsdale Dialogues to discuss his new book Sparta's Sicilian Proxy War and how history shows just how close our Republic is to destruction.Release date: 15 September 2023See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guests: Mollie Hemingway, Todd Mack, & Stan W. Crosley Host Scot Bertram talks with Mollie Hemingway, Senior Journalism Fellow at Hillsdale College and editor-in-chief of The Federalist, to discuss recent developments in the Missouri v. Biden case regarding collusion against free speech and to analyze the change in rhetoric in the immigration debate. Todd Mack, chairman and associate professor of Spanish at Hillsdale College, finishes a two-part series on Miguel de Cervantes’ masterpiece Don Quixote. And Stan W. Crosley, 1985 graduate of Hillsdale College and founder and managing partner of Crosley Law Offices, explains the ins and outs of cybersecurity.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gwen Yarbrough, classical pedagogy trainer with the Teacher Support Team at Hillsdale College K-12, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss the benefits of the Singapore Math system, her career in classical education, and her responsibilities as a classical pedagogy trainer.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Larry P. Arnn, President of Hillsdale College, joins Hugh Hewitt on the Hillsdale Dialogues for his series on "Churchill the Writer." On this episode, Dr. Arnn and Hugh continue their discussion of The World Crisis, Vol. 1, which covers the origins and earliest days of the war from 1911-1914. Release date: 08 September 2023 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guests: Victor Davis Hanson & Todd Mack Host 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, and discusses his recent essay, “What the Left Did to Our Country.” Todd Mack, chairman and associate professor of Spanish at Hillsdale College, begins a two-part series on Miguel de Cervantes' masterpiece Don Quixote. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

JULY/AUGUST 2023 | VOLUME 52, ISSUE 7/8Imperialism: Lessons From HistoryVictor Davis HansonWayne and Marcia Buske Distinguished Fellow in History, Hillsdale College The following is adapted from a talk delivered on the Regent Seven Seas Mariner on June 30, 2023, during a Hillsdale College educational cruise from Istanbul to Athens. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Every year, Hillsdale College grants a school the Henry Salvatori Prize for Excellence in Teaching. The prize recognizes schools that focus attention on teaching and promote the principles of classical liberal arts education. St. Johns Classical Academy in Fleming Island, Florida, was a finalist this year. Assistant Provost for K-12 Education at Hillsdale College Kathleen O’Toole interviews Daniel “Matt” Johnson, headmaster at St. John’s Classical Academy, about the difficulties of starting a new school and the benefits of membership in the Barney Charter School Initiative.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Larry P. Arnn, President of Hillsdale College, joins Hugh Hewitt on the Hillsdale Dialogues for his series on "Churchill the Writer." On this episode, Dr. Arnn and Hugh continue their discussion of The World Crisis, Vol. 1, which covers the origins and earliest days of the war from 1911-1914. Release date: 01 September 2023 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guests: Kathleen O'Toole & Carrie Gress Host Scot Bertram is joined by Kathleen O'Toole, Assistant Provost for K-12 Education at Hillsdale College, to discuss the rising national popularity of charter schools and to more clearly define American classical education. And Carrie Gress, fellow at the Ethics and Public Policy Center and a scholar at the Institute for Human Ecology at The Catholic University of America, delves into the roots of Feminism and her new book The End of Woman: How Smashing the Patriarchy Has Destroyed Us.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Every year, Hillsdale College grants a school the Henry Salvatori Prize for Excellence in Teaching. The prize recognizes schools that focus attention on teaching and promote the principles of classical liberal arts education. This year, the College granted the award to Atlanta Classical Academy in Atlanta, Georgia. Assistant Provost for K-12 Education at Hillsdale College Kathleen O'Toole interviews Josh Andrew, Head of School at Atlanta Classical Academy, about what separates Atlanta Classical Academy from its peers and how his teachers work every day to instill a sense of wonder in their students.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Larry P. Arnn, President of Hillsdale College, joins Hugh Hewitt on the Hillsdale Dialogues to discuss the Republican presidential primary debate and the impending decision from the Israeli Supreme Court regarding judicial reform.Release date: 25 August 2023 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guests: Adam Carrington, Jerry Dunleavy, James Hasson, & Kelly Franklin Host Scot Bertram talks with Adam Carrington, associate professor of politics and William and Patricia LaMothe Chair in the U.S. Constitution at Hillsdale College, on the repercussions of Sackett v. EPA. Jerry Dunleavy and James Hasson discuss President Biden’s disastrous exit from Afghanistan and their book Kabul: The Untold Story of Biden’s Fiasco and the American Warriors Who Fought to the End. And Kelly Scott Franklin, associate professor of English at Hillsdale College, returns for another edition of “Great Moments in the Great Books,” this time focusing on the chapter “The Sphynx” in Herman Melville’s Moby Dick.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nathan Neveau, athletic director at Hillsdale Academy, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss his journey from Hillsdale Chargers basketball player to Hillsdale Academy administrator, the process of running an athletic program, and what he finds unique about Hillsdale Academy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Larry P. Arnn, President of Hillsdale College, joins Hugh Hewitt on the Hillsdale Dialogues for his series on "Churchill the Writer." On this episode, Dr. Arnn and Hugh continue their discussion of The World Crisis, Vol. 1, which covers the origins and earliest days of the war from 1911-1914. Release date: 18 August 2023 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

JUNE 2023 | VOLUME 52, ISSUE 6The Most Important Decision in LifeBishop Robert BarronWord on Fire Catholic Ministries The following is adapted from a speech delivered on May 13, 2023, at Hillsdale College’s 171st Commencement Ceremony.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guests: Timothy Dolch, Gad Saad, & Mickey Mattox Host Scot Bertram talks with Timothy Dolch, associate professor of physics at Hillsdale College, about his work with the NANOGrav Physics Frontiers Center showing evidence for gravitational waves. Gad Saad, professor and evolutionary behavioral scientist, discusses the keys to happiness and his new book The Saad Truth about Happiness. And Mickey Mattox, Flack Family Foundation Chair and professor of theology at Hillsdale College, tells us how to think about Martin Luther as theologian.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gabrielle Lewis, classical pedagogy trainer for Hillsdale K-12 Education, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss her time as a Hillsdale student, her responsibilities as a classical pedagogy trainer, and how best to instruct teachers on the ins and outs of classical education.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Larry P. Arnn, President of Hillsdale College, joins Hugh Hewitt on the Hillsdale Dialogues for his series on "Churchill the Writer." On this episode, Dr. Arnn and Hugh continue their discussion of The World Crisis, Vol. 1, which covers the origins and earliest days of the war from 1911-1914. Release date: 11 August 2023 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guests: Michael Anton, Graham Hillard, & Christopher Busch Host Scot Bertram talks with Michael Anton, lecturer in politics and research fellow at Hillsdale College's Kirby Center in Washington, D.C., who gives a preview of his new free online course on American Foreign Policy. Graham Hillard, editor at the James G. Martin Center for Academic Renewal, discusses an article he wrote on NPR's descent into a left-wing echo chamber. And Christopher Busch, professor of English at Hillsdale College, begins a series on the life and work of Robert Frost.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben Boyle, a student in the Graduate School of Classical Education at Hillsdale College, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss his path to Hillsdale's Graduate School of Classical Education, how Dante influences his educational philosophy, and the tension between Philosophy and Rhetoric in the Western Tradition.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Larry P. Arnn, President of Hillsdale College, joins Hugh Hewitt on the Hillsdale Dialogues to discuss the indictment of former President Donald Trump. Dr. Arnn then explains Hillsdale College's unique admissions policies.Release date: 04 August 2023 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guests: Adam Carrington, Glenn Ellmers, & Paulina Volosov Host Scot Bertram talks with Adam Carrington, Associate Professor of Politics and William and Patricia LaMothe Chair in the U.S. Constitution at Hillsdale College, on the repercussions of 303 Creative LLC v. Elenis. Glenn Ellmers, Salvatori Research Fellow in the American Founding at the Claremont Institute, discusses the roots of political unrest and his new book The Narrow Passage: Plato, Foucault, and the Possibility of Political Philosophy. And Paulina Volosov, Assistant Professor of Mathematics at Hillsdale College, explains how mathematicians study the brain.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sam Clausen, Upper-School Math Teacher at Atlanta Classical Academy in Atlanta, GA and Hillsdale College K-12 Master Teacher, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss what attracted him to classical education, how Mathematics compliment the humanities, and how to inspire students to love Math.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Larry P. Arnn, President of Hillsdale College, joins Hugh Hewitt on the Hillsdale Dialogues for his series on "Churchill the Writer." On this episode, Dr. Arnn and Hugh continue their discussion of The World Crisis, Vol. 1, which covers the origins and earliest days of the war from 1911-1914. Release date: 28 July 2023 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guests: Mollie Hemingway, Bishop Robert Barron, & Benedict Whalen Host Scot Bertram talks with Mollie Hemingway, Senior Journalism fellow at Hillsdale College and Editor in Chief at The Federalist, about an article she co-wrote on Unrigging Our Elections. We hear excerpts from Hillsdale College's 2023 commencement by Bishop Robert Barron, Founder of Word On Fire Catholic Ministries and Bishop of the Diocese of Winona-Rochester, on the subject of living a good and holy life. And Benedict Whalen, Associate Professor of English at Hillsdale College, gives an introduction to the life and work of English playwright Christopher Marlowe. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John Punt, Music Teacher at Seven Oaks Classical School in Ellettsville (Ind.) and Hillsdale K-12 Master Teacher, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss his journey to teaching at a Classical School, why Music is fundamental to a Classical Education, and how it can bolster the rest of a student's curriculum.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Larry P. Arnn, President of Hillsdale College, joins Hugh Hewitt on the Hillsdale Dialogues for his series on "Churchill the Writer." On this episode, Dr. Arnn and Hugh continue their discussion of The World Crisis, Vol. 1, which covers the origins and earliest days of the war from 1911-1914. Release date: 21 July 2023 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guests: Adam Carrington, Kimberley Strassel, & Dwight Lindley Host Scot Bertram talks with Adam Carrington, Associate Professor of Politics and William and Patricia LaMothe Chair in the U.S. Constitution at Hillsdale College, about the impact of the Supreme Court's recent opinion regarding affirmative action on College campuses. Kimberley Strassel, Editorial Board member and Columnist at the Wall Street Journal, discusses the Biden Administration and her new book The Biden Malaise: How America Bounces Back from Joe Biden's Dismal Repeat of the Jimmy Carter Years. And Dwight Lindley, Associate Professor of English at Hillsdale College, continues his series on Charles Dickens, this time focusing on Dickens' masterpiece of political commentary, Bleak House.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michael Clark, Associate Professor of Economics and Wallace and Marion Reemelin Chair in Free Market Economics at Hillsdale College, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss how to teach High School students Economics and how Economics fits into a classical education. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Larry P. Arnn, President of Hillsdale College, joins Hugh Hewitt on the Hillsdale Dialogues to discuss the political crisis in Israel and the United States Supreme Court's reversing decades of destructive legal precedent.Release date: 14 July 2023 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guests: Arthur Milikh & Matthew Mehan Host Scot Bertram talks with Matthew Mehan, Associate Dean & Assistant Professor of Government at Hillsdale's Van Andel Graduate School of Government, to discuss the current state of children's literature and his recent book The Handsome Little Cygnet. And Arthur Milikh, Executive Director of the Claremont Institute's Center for the American Way Of Life, outlines the arguments inside Up From Conservatism, a collection of essays that seek to reframe the ideological and policy direction of the American Right.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tomek Grzesiak, 4th Grade Teacher at Hillsdale Academy in Hillsdale (Mich.), joins host Scot Bertram on the third installment of our Summer Learning Series, focused on how students and parents can enjoy a fun and enriching summer with some academic activities. In this episode, Tomek lays out simple strategies for keeping your kids reading despite all the distractions the summer months bring.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Matthew Spalding, Vice President of Washington Operations and Dean of the Van Andel Graduate School of Government at Hillsdale College, joins Hugh Hewitt on the Hillsdale Dialogues to discuss how the Supreme Court's decision to strike down affirmative action will affect college admissions and the nuances of Justices Thomas' and Jackson's arguments. Release Date: 07 June 2023See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guests: Gary Wolfram, Heather Mac Donald, & Todd Mack Host Scot Bertram talks with Gary Wolfram, William Simon Professor of Economics and Public Policy at Hillsdale, to discuss his recent article, "Why It’s High Time the Federal Reserve Stopped Raising Interest Rates." Heather Mac Donald, Thomas W. Smith Fellow at the Manhattan Institute, discusses her new book When Race Trumps Merit: How the Pursuit of Equity Sacrifices Excellence, Destroys Beauty, and Threatens Lives. And Todd Mack, Department Chair and Associate Professor of Spanish at Hillsdale, gives insights into the discipline of Myth Criticism.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Emily Williams, Upper School Faculty Chair at Treasure Valley Classical Academy in Fruitland (Idaho) and a Master Teacher for Hillsdale College K-12 Education, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss her transition from New York City schools to classical education in Idaho, why her mom was right about her future profession, and the importance of culture in a school and inside a classroom. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Larry P. Arnn, President of Hillsdale College, and Dr. Matthew Spalding, Vice President of Washington Operations for Hillsdale College and Dean of the Van Andel Graduate School of Government, join Hugh Hewitt for a special four-part series on the Hillsdale Dialogues discussing the Declaration of Independence. All four episodes are compiled here for ease of listening. The original conversations were recorded in April and May of 2017.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Larry P. Arnn, President of Hillsdale College, joins Hugh Hewitt on the Hillsdale Dialogues for his series on "Churchill the Writer." On this episode, Dr. Arnn and Hugh continue their discussion of The World Crisis, Vol. 1, which covers the origins and earliest days of the war from 1911-1914. Release date: 30 June 2023 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guests: Miles Smith, Hadley Arkes, & Ingrid Jacques Host Scot Bertram talks with Miles Smith, Assistant Professor of History at Hillsdale College, about his recent Op-ed at Chicago Tribune, "Activism and niches are killing the history profession." Hadley Arkes, Professor of Jurisprudence and American Institutions emeritus at Amherst College, discusses the natural law tradition and his new book Mere Natural Law: Originalism and the Anchoring Truths of the Constitution. And Ingrid Jacques, Columnist at USA Today and Hillsdale alumna, talks about the state of journalism and opinion writing and how Hillsdale helped prepare her for her career. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Carrie O'Brien, Classical Pedagogy Trainer for Hillsdale K-12, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss the characteristics of middle schoolers, tough concepts to teach in Singapore Math, and what she wants to see when she visits a classroom.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Larry P. Arnn, President of Hillsdale College, joins Hugh Hewitt on the Hillsdale Dialogues for his series on "Churchill the Writer." On this episode, Dr. Arnn and Hugh begin their discussion of The World Crisis, Vol. 1, which covers the origins and earliest days of the war from 1911-1914.Release date: 23 June 2023 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guests: Gary Wolfram, Amul Thapar, & Timothy McDonnell Host Scot Bertram talks with Gary Wolfram, William Simon Professor of Economics and Public Policy and Director of Economics at Hillsdale College, about his recent essay at the Washington Examiner, "Cuts to discretionary spending won't solve America’s debt crisis." Amul Thapar, a judge on the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit, gives us insight on Justice Clarence Thomas in his new book, The People's Justice: Clarence Thomas and the Constitutional Stories that Define Him. And Timothy McDonnell, Associate Professor of Music at Hillsdale, tells us about the role of music in the origins of liberal education. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

APRIL/MAY 2023 | VOLUME 52, ISSUE 4/5Thinking Smartly About Climate ChangeBjorn LomborgPresident of the Copenhagen Consensus Center & a visiting fellow at the Hoover Institution The following is adapted from a speech delivered at a Hillsdale College National Leadership Seminar on April 24, 2023, in Irving, Texas.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of The Larry Arnn Show, Hillsdale College President Larry P. Arnn interviews renowned psychologist Jordan B Peterson. The two discuss Jungian psychology, modern identity crises, how to bear your cross, and the reality of hell. This interview was conducted on June 13, 2023. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pam Heckel, Art Teacher at Hillsdale Academy in Hillsdale (Mich.), joins host Scot Bertram on the second installment of our Summer Learning Series, focused on how students and parents can enjoy a fun and enriching summer with some academic activities. In this episode, Pam explores some indoor and outdoor activities for kids and encourages parents to allow their children to explore and let their creativity flourish in the summer months.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Larry P. Arnn, President of Hillsdale College, joins Hugh Hewitt on the Hillsdale Dialogues to discuss the state of higher education in America today, what college is for, and the growth of schools focused on a classical education. Release date: 16 June 2023 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guests: Matthew Spalding, Peachy Keenan, & Bruno Cortes Host Scot Bertram talks with Matthew Spalding, Vice President of Washington Operations and Dean of the Van Andel Graduate School of Government at Hillsdale, about the dangers that the DEI agenda poses to academia. Peachy Keenan, senior contributor at The Federalist, discusses her new book Domestic Extremist: A Practical Guide to Winning the Culture War. And Bruno Cortes, a recent graduate of Hillsdale's Van Andel Graduate School of Statesmanship, walks through his dissertation on American expansion in the Northwest Territory.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jonathan Gregg, Associate Professor of Education at Hillsdale College, joins host Scot Bertram in the first of a series on how students and parents can enjoy a fun and enriching summer with some academic activities. In this episode, John explains some simple math games that can both help pass the time and keep students sharp.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Larry P. Arnn, President of Hillsdale College, joins Hugh Hewitt on the Hillsdale Dialogues for his series on "Churchill the Writer." On this episode, Dr. Arnn and Hugh finish their discussion of Great Contemporaries, a collection of 25 short biographical essays written by Churchill, and the story Kaiser Wilhelm II. Release date: 09 June 2023 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.