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Guests: Daniel Coupland, Andrew Puzder, & Mardi Billman Host Scot Bertram talks with Daniel Coupland, Dean of Masters in Classical Education and Professor of Education at Hillsdale, about the war on phonics. Andrew Puzder, former Chief Executive of CKE Restaurants, lays out the failures of the Biden economy and how to fix it. And Mardi Billman, Assistant Professor of Chemistry at Hillsdale, returns for an installment in her “Drama in Scientific Discovery” series to tell us about the birth of Chemistry as a science.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rebecca Willis, a student in the Graduate School of Classical Education at Hillsdale College, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss her path to Hillsdale's Graduate School of Classical Education, what the ultimate end of a classical education should be, and what she's learned as one of the program's first students.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 to discuss Great Contemporaries, a collection of 25 short biographical essays written by Churchill, and the story of H.H. Asquith. Release date: 02 June 2023 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guests: John J. Miller, Hans von Spakovsky, & Richard Samuelson Host Scot Bertram talks with John J. Miller, Director of the Dow Journalism Program at Hillsdale College, about George Orwell's Homage to Catalonia and how it led to his future better-known works. Hans von Spakovsky, Manager of the Election Law Reform Initiative and Senior Legal Fellow at The Heritage Foundation, dives into a study refuting false claims against voter ID laws and provides details on new documented cases of voter fraud. And Richard Samuelson, Associate Professor of Government at Hillsdale in DC, looks into the future to show us America after affirmative action. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Russ Donley, former Wyoming State legislator and Speaker of the Wyoming State House from 1983 to 1985, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss the state of education in Wyoming, his successful efforts to change his state's charter laws, and his plan to make classical schools more accessible to students who need them.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 debt ceiling debate in Congress, the powers of the President, and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’s campaign announcement. Release date: 26 May 2023See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guests: Kenneth Calvert, Brandon Weichert, & Stephen Naumann Host Scot Bertram talks with Kenneth Calvert, Professor of History at Hillsdale College, about the College's new free online course on the history of Ancient Christianity. Brandon Weichert, Senior Editor at 19FortyFive.com, discusses China's plan to weaponize biotech in his new book Biohacked: China's Race To Control Life. And Stephen Naumann, Associate Professor of German at Hillsdale, gives an inside look at Hillsdale's study abroad program for students in the German department. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Carley Ross (‘14)National Account Manager at Ferrero A Career in the CPG IndustryOn this week’s episode of Beyond the Bubble, Carley Ross (‘14) shares about her experiences working in the CPG industry. As a national account manager at Ferrero, she manages value customer accounts like Aldi and Big Lots. Her responsibilities include planning, executing, and managing the customer plan. On a daily basis she manages supply forecasts, uses data and insights to validate new item performance, and builds relationships. Listen now to hear her advice about working in the industry!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Claire Marie Huff, upper school science teacher and science department chair at Atlanta Classical Academy in Atlanta, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss her start as a chemist for an adhesive company, her career switch to classical education, and how she managed leading a classroom for the first time.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Kathleen O'Toole, Assistant Provost for K-12 Education at Hillsdale College, joins Hugh Hewitt on the Hillsdale Dialogues to discuss the College's work in K-12 education and the differences between conventional public schools and charter schools.Release date: 19 May 2023 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guests: Patrick Whalen, Walter Nicgorski, & Brad Birzer Host Scot Bertram talks with Patrick Whalen, assistant to the president of Hillsdale College, about the College's new free course on the U.S. Constitution for American Law Enforcement Officers. Walter Nicgorski, professor emeritus of Political Philosophy and Great Books at Notre Dame, stops by the studio to discuss Cicero and Stoicism. And Brad Birzer, Professor of History and Russell Amos Kirk Chair in American Studies at Hillsdale, remembers one of America's forgotten wars, the War of 1812. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sara Kemeny, a student in the Graduate School of Classical Education at Hillsdale College, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss her path to Hillsdale's Graduate School of Classical Education, the importance of interacting with classic texts, and what she's learning from other students in the program.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 to discuss Great Contemporaries, a collection of 25 short biographical essays written by Churchill, and the story of Jacky Fisher.Release date: 12 May 2023 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guests: Adam Carrington, David Bernhardt, & Matthew Young Host Scot Bertram talks with Adam Carrington, Associate Professor of Politics at Hillsdale College, about a recent essay shining a spotlight on our forgotten founding document, the Northwest Ordinance. David Bernhardt, former United States Secretary of the Interior, takes us inside the highest levels of government with his new book You Report to Me: Accountability for the Failing Administrative State. And Matthew Young, Dean of Natural Sciences and Professor of Chemistry at Hillsdale, returns for another preview of his recent online course as we discuss the periodic table. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

David Stanton (‘98) Headmaster at Oakdale Classical School From the U.S. Navy to EducationDavid Stanton (‘98) shares his experience as the Headmaster at Oakdale Academy and from a career of teaching History and Religion. His career in education is intertwined with a career in the U.S. Navy Reserve, where Stanton developed leadership skills and experience. Stanton imparts advice for students interested in teaching or administration and encourages students to embrace the liberal arts in order to develop a passion for those things that are true, good, and beautiful.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Becky Lincoln, Director of Teacher Support for Hillsdale K-12, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss common questions and concerns from teachers, what she looks for during classroom visits, and helping teachers plan for the day, week, and year.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Larry P. Arnn, President of Hillsdale College, joins Hugh Hewitt on the Hillsdale Dialogues to discuss Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis's visit to Hillsdale, the current debt limit debate, and recent attacks on the Supreme Court of the United States. Release date: 05 May 2023 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guests: Richard Samuelson, Daniel McCarthy, & Daniel Tacke Host Scot Bertram talks with Richard Samuelson, Associate Professor of Government at Hillsdale College’s Washington, D.C., campus, analyzes the trend of high schools who have declined to tell students when they are honored as National Merit Scholars. Daniel McCarthy, editor of Modern Age, reveals what he believes conservatives need to win the culture wars. And Daniel Tacke, Chairman and Associate Professor of Music at Hillsdale College, tells us about the art and process of composing music. Richard Samuelson at 1:02Daniel McCarthy at 13:50Daniel Tacke at 26:22See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Steve Lambert, Executive Director at Treasure Valley Classical Academy in Fruitland (Idaho), joins host Scot Bertram to discuss his nearly 25 years of service in the Air Force, how he became interested in classical education, and moving from the classroom to school leadership.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Kathleen O'Toole, Assistant Provost for K-12 Education at Hillsdale College, joins Hugh Hewitt on the Hillsdale Dialogues to discuss the College's work in K-12 education and efforts to advise local groups of citizens who want to start classical charter and private schools.Release date: 28 April 2023 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guests: Paul Moreno, Connor Boyack, & Joey Barretta Host Scot Bertram talks with Paul Moreno, William and Berniece Grewcock Chair in Constitutional History, Professor of History, & Dean of Social Sciences at Hillsdale College, about a recent lecture for Hillsdale freshmen on the American heritage of freedom in the liberal arts. Connor Boyack, founder and president of Libertas Institute and the author of the Tuttle Twins children’s series of books, takes us inside his new release, co-authored by Corey DeAngelis, Mediocrity: 40 Ways Government Schools are Failing Today's Students. And Joey Barretta, recent graduate of Van Andel Graduate School of Statesmanship at Hillsdale College, talks about his dissertation, "Frederick Douglass on the Necessary Conditions of Freedom." Paul Moreno at 1:02Connor Boyack at 12:00Joey Barretta at 35:00See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kevin Roberts (‘05) Director of Industry Insights and Analytics at CarGurus Insights into a Career in Business IntelligenceAs the Director of Industry Insights and Analytics at CarGurus, Kevin Roberts (‘05) analyzes economic and macro trends in the automotive industry to create impactful insights for his company. He shares the importance of developing critical thinking skills and learning how to share dense information in an understandable way. He explains the core skills students pursuing a similar career should develop, and he emphasizes the value of learning a coding language like R in addition to building proficiency in data visualization software like Power BI. Listen now to learn more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Isaac Johnson, school leadership fellow in the Hillsdale K-12 School Leadership Fellow Program, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss why he became a part of the program, what he's learned throughout this school year, the characteristics and virtues of an ideal headmaster.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 to discuss Great Contemporaries, a collection of 25 short biographical essays written by Churchill, and the story of Lord Curzon. Release date: 21 April 2023 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guests: Victor Davis Hanson, Thomas Spoehr, & Dwight Lindley 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, "10 Steps to Save America." Thomas Spoehr, Director of the Center for National Defense at the Heritage Foundation, tells us why American fitness has national security implications. And Dwight Lindley, Associate Professor of English at Hillsdale, begins a series on the writings and life of Charles Dickens. Victor Davis Hanson at 00:41Thomas Spoehr at 22:05Dwight Lindley at 34:35 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this inaugural episode of The Larry P. Arnn Show, Hillsdale College President Larry P. Arnn interviews Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. In an exclusive one-on-one conversation, the two men discuss themes found in the Governor’s recent book, The Courage to Be Free: Florida's Blueprint for America's Revival, and explore how he was able to keep Florida open during the COVID-19 pandemic. They also talk about the Governor’s views on the use of executive power and his role in the education reforms taking place across his state. This interview was conducted on April 6, 2023. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kim Vandlen, Board Chair of Southeast Ohio Classical Academy in Athens (Ohio), joins host Scot Bertram to discuss her role on the Founding Board of the school, the help provided by Hillsdale K-12, and how the board is educating nearby residents and attracting interest in the school.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Larry 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 to discuss Great Contemporaries, a collection of 25 short biographical essays written by Churchill, and the story of Arthur James Balfour. Release date: 14 April 2023 More information and episodes here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guests: John J. Miller, Troy Senik, & Mardi Billman Host Scot Bertram talks with John J. Miller, Director of the Dow Journalism Program at Hillsdale College, about various plans to force tech companies to pay for online news. Troy Senik, a former Presidential speechwriter, takes us inside his recent book A Man of Iron: The Turbulent Life and Improbable Presidency of Grover Cleveland. And Mardi Billman, Assistant Professor of Chemistry at Hillsdale, returns for an installment in her "Drama in Scientific Discovery" series to tell us about the atom. John J. Miller at 00:55Troy Senik at 11:45Mardi Billman at 32:45See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Candace Corrales (‘16)Lead Program Manager, Apex Legends Esports at Electronic Arts (EA) In this episode of Beyond the Bubble, Candace Corrales (‘16) shares how her passion for video games scored her a career in the gaming industry. She talks about her early experiences in the industry and explains how she utilized diligent networking to land a job at Electronic Arts working on a program management team at Apex Legends Esports. Listen now to hear her advice! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Larry 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 to discuss Great Contemporaries, a collection of 25 short biographical essays written by Churchill, and the story of Charles Stewart Parnell. Release date: 07 April 2023 More information and episodes here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guests: Tom Treloar, Lance Morrow, & John Grant Host Scot Bertram talks with Tom Treloar, Chairman and Professor of Mathematics at Hillsdale College, about his extensive research into models for ranking sports teams. American essayist Lance Morrow tells us about his recent book The Noise of Typewriters: Remembering Journalism. And John Grant, Associate Professor and Chairman of Politics at Hillsdale, returns to wrap up his series on Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn, this time focusing on his writings, including In the First Circle and The Gulag Archipelago. Thomas Treloar at 00:55Lance Morrow at 18:55John Grant at 31:38See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Matthew Spalding, Vice President of Washington Operations at Hillsdale College and Dean of the Van Andel Graduate School of Government, joins Hugh Hewitt on the Hillsdale Dialogues to discuss the education reform occurring in Florida. Release date: 31 March 2023 More information and episodes here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guests: Matthew Young, Dominic Green, & Garrett West '15 Host Scot Bertram talks with Matthew Young, Dean of Natural Sciences and Professor of Chemistry at Hillsdale College, about the new Hillsdale online course, "The Great Principles of Chemistry." Writer and historian Dominic Green chats about religion, journalism, and his recent book, The Religious Revolution: The Birth of Modern Spirituality, 1848-1898. And Hillsdale graduate Garrett West '15 tells us what it's like to serve as a clerk at the U.S. Supreme Court. Matthew Young at 00:50 Dominic Green at 13:55 Garrett West at 33:10See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Andrew Pudewa, founder and director of the Institute for Excellence in Writing, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss the new partnership between the Hillsdale College K-12 Education Office and the IEW to develop a complete structure and style curriculum for grades 3-8. The curriculum will focus on teaching students the principles of effective composition, with an emphasis on brevity, clarity, and creativity. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Kevin Slack, Associate Professor of Politics at Hillsdale College, joins Hugh Hewitt on the Hillsdale Dialogues to discuss his new book War on the American Republic: How Liberalism Became Despotism. Release date: 24 March 2023 More information and episodes here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guests: Kevin Slack, Karol Markowicz, & Brent Cline Host Scot Bertram talks with Kevin Slack, Associate Professor of Politics at Hillsdale College, about his new book War on the American Republic: How Liberalism Became Despotism. New York Post columnist Karol Markowicz takes us inside her recent book, co-authored with Bethany Mandel, Stolen Youth: How Radicals Are Erasing Innocence and Indoctrinating a Generation. And Brent Cline, Associate Professor of English at Hillsdale, returns to continue his series on author Cormac McCarthy, looking this time at Cities of the Plain. Kevin Slack at 00:50Karol Markowicz at 20:33Brent Cline at 35:05See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jeremy Tate, co-founder and CEO of Classic Learning Test, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss the surge in interest for classical education, the creation of the Classic Learning Test, and what the exam attempts to measure.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Larry Arnn, President of Hillsdale College, joins Hugh Hewitt on the Hillsdale Dialogues to continue his series on "Churchill the Writer." On this episode, Dr. Arnn and Hugh discuss Great Contemporaries, a collection of 25 short biographical essays written by Churchill, and the story of Joseph Chamberlain. Release date: 17 March 2023 More information and episodes here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guests: Miles Smith IV, James Rosen, & Paul Hosmer Host Scot Bertram talks with Miles Smith IV, Assistant Professor of History at Hillsdale College, about his recent essay at RealClearHistory, "Civil War Changed U.S. in Untold Ways". James Rosen, Chief White House Correspondent at Newsmax, takes us through some of the fascinating stories in his new book, Scalia: Rise to Greatness, 1936-1986. And Paul Hosmer, Chairman and Associate Professor of Physics at Hillsdale, tells us about the place of physics in a liberal arts education. Miles Smith IV at 00:00James Rosen at 15:15Paul Hosmer at 38:58 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MARCH 2023 | VOLUME 52, ISSUE 3The Biden Economy and How It Could Be FixedAndrew F. PuzderBusinessman and Author, The Capitalist Comeback: The Trump Boom and the Left’s Plot to Stop It This issue is adapted from a talk delivered on February 22, 2023, at a Hillsdale College National Leadership Seminar in Indian Wells, California.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sam Foat, Dean of Upper School at Treasure Coast Classical Academy in Stuart (Fla.), joins host Scot Bertram to discuss his journey to classical education, how he transitioned from classroom to dean, and why a teacher might want to consider becoming a part of administration.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Larry Arnn, President of Hillsdale College, joins Hugh Hewitt on the Hillsdale Dialogues to continue his series on "Churchill the Writer." On this episode, Dr. Arnn and Hugh discuss Great Contemporaries, a collection of 25 short biographical essays written by Churchill, and his writing on The Earl of Rosebery. Release date: 10 March 2023 More information and episodes here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guests: Bradley C. S. Watson, Kimberly Ells, & Anthony Swinehart Host Scot Bertram talks with Bradley C. S. Watson, Associate Professor of Government at the Van Andel Graduate School of Government at Hillsdale in D.C., about his recent essay in the Claremont Review of Books that analyzes Justice Clarence Thomas’s bold concurring opinion in the Dobbs case. Kimberly Ells takes us inside her recent book The Invincible Family: Why the Global Campaign to Crush Motherhood and Fatherhood Can't Win. And Anthony Swinehart, Professor of Biology at Hillsdale and Curator of the D. M. Fisk Museum of Natural History, tells us about two recent donations to the College and how students are benefitting.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michael Rose, Headmaster at Cincinnati Classical Academy, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss his recent book, The Art of Being Human: What "Old Books" Can Tell Us and Warn Us About Living in the 21st Century.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Larry Arnn, President of Hillsdale College, joins Hugh Hewitt on the Hillsdale Dialogues to discuss the first-round results of Chicago's Mayoral election and some of the issues that will help define the 2024 presidential race. Release date: 03 March 2023 More information and episodes here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guests: Adam Carrington, Kevin Gutzman, & Kelly Scott Franklin Host Scot Bertram talks with Adam Carrington, Associate Professor of Politics at Hillsdale College, to explain the consequences of the Democrats' new primary calendar for 2024. Historian Kevin Gutzman takes us inside his latest book, The Jeffersonians: The Visionary Presidencies of Jefferson, Madison, and Monroe. And Kelly Scott Franklin, Associate Professor of English at Hillsdale, returns for another edition of "Great Moments in the Great Books," this time focusing on Dante's Purgatorio. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Semi Park, Principal at Orange County Classical Academy in Orange (Calif.), joins host Scot Bertram to discuss why she became involved in classical education, the challenges of starting and growing a classical school, and how to deal with demand and growth.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Kenneth Calvert, Professor of History and Director of the Oxford Program at Hillsdale College, and Kyle Murnen, Director of Online Learning at Hillsdale, join Hugh Hewitt to discuss the College's upcoming online course titled, "Ancient Christianity".See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guests: Paul Moreno, Steve Krakauer, & Lauren Scott '24 Host Scot Bertram talks with Paul Moreno, William and Berniece Grewcock Chair in Constitutional History and Professor of History at Hillsdale College, about the Marbury v. Madison case, decided 220 years ago this week. Media critic and former CNN executive Steve Krakauer takes us inside his new book, Uncovered: How the Media Got Cozy with Power, Abandoned Its Principles, and Lost the People. And Hillsdale student Lauren Scott '24 tells us about a student-produced documentary titled Hillsdale Student, American Hero: How Elizebeth Smith Friedman Beat the Mob & Won the War.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.