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Fr. Michael Maher, a Jesuit priest and adjunct professor of history at Marquette University, joins host Scot Bertram in Part Two of an interview to discuss the Method of Paris, the founding of the Jesuits, and his definition of a true Jesuit education.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 online course titled, "The Rise and Fall of the Roman Republic". Release date: 17 February 2023 More information and episodes here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guests: John J. Miller, Spencer Klavan, & Mardi Billman Host Scot Bertram talks with John J. Miller, Director of the Dow Journalism Program at Hillsdale College, about the idea of media literacy requirements for K-12 students. Spencer Klavan, associate editor at the Claremont Institute, takes us inside his new book, How to Save the West:Ancient Wisdom for 5 Modern Crises. And Mardi Billman, Assistant Professor of Chemistry at Hillsdale, joins us to discuss the death of alchemy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

FEBRUARY 2023 | VOLUME 52, ISSUE 2America’s Broken Health Care: Diagnosis and PrescriptionJohn AbramsonAuthor, Sickening: How Big Pharma Broke American Health Care and How We Can Repair It This issue is adapted from a talk delivered at Hillsdale College on March 5, 2023, during a Center for Constructive Alternatives conference on “Big Pharma.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Caleb Bowers (‘15)Mission Software Engineer at Andruil Industries Applying Math to Defense Technology As a software engineer at Andruil Industries, Caleb Bowers (‘15) works on coding backend software and creating customized solutions for clients. Join Beyond the Bubble this week as he describes how he went from a computational and applied mathematics degree at Hillsdale to working in defense technology. He explains the importance of research, Hillsdale’s core curriculum, and his transition from an undergraduate degree to a master’s program. He also talks about his previous experiences working with the Navy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fr. Michael Maher, a Jesuit priest and adjunct professor of history at Marquette University, joins host Scot Bertram in Part One of a two-part interview to discuss Saint Ignatius of Loyola, the core tenants of education by the Jesuits, and why order and structure is so important.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Churchill the Writer: The River War (Part Two) -- 02/10/23 (Note: This episode is 17 minutes in total length) Release date: 10 February 2023 More information and episodes here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guests: Mollie Hemingway, Brent Cline, Scott Stewart Host Scot Bertram talks with Mollie Hemingway, Senior Journalism Follow at Hillsdale College and Editor-in-Chief at The Federalist, about a recent House committee report on election integrity and weighs in on a recent op-ed on the state of journalism. Brent Cline, Associate Professor of English at Hillsdale, returns to continue his series on author Cormac McCarthy, looking this time at The Crossing. And we hear excerpts from a lecture by Scott Stewart, Solicitor General for the State of Mississippi, from a Hillsdale Constitution Day celebration, discussing his work in the Dobbs v. Jackson case that overturned Roe v. Wade.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Matthew Kirby, CEO of Liberty Classical Schools, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss how he was introduced to classical education, how he applies his professional skills to help classical schools, and in what ways others can follow a similar path.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Churchill the Writer: The River War (Part One) -- 02/03/23 Release date: 03 February 2023 More information and episodes here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guests: Kevin Slack, Joel Kotkin, & Timothy McDonnell Host Scot Bertram talks with Kevin Slack, Associate Professor of Politics at Hillsdale College, to preview his brand-new online course, "The American Left: From Liberalism to Despotism". Joel Kotkin, a fellow in urban studies at Chapman University, takes us inside his latest book, The Coming of Neo-Feudalism: A Warning to the Global Middle Class. And Timothy McDonnell, Director of Sacred Music at Hillsdale, tells us what sacred music is and how it's used at the College.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Garrett West (‘15)Associate Attorney at Paul Weiss Law Firm The Philosophy of a Career in Law On this week’s episode of Beyond the Bubble, Garrett West (‘15) shares about his experiences working for Paul Weiss within their appellate group. On a daily basis, he works on drafting briefs, conducting research, and helping prepare for argument. He talks about his transition from Hillsdale to law school and how Hillsdale’s rigor helped prepare him for work as a lawyer. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jordan Adams, Interim Director of Curriculum at Hillsdale College K-12 Education, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss the "The Interwar Years & World War II" unit from Hillsdale's K-12 American History curriculum.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Political Challenges of 2023 -- 01-27-23 Release date:27 January 2023See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guests: Korey Maas, Larry Correia, & John Grant Host Scot Bertram talks with Korey Maas, Associate Professor of History at Hillsdale College, about the long history of religious liberty. Author Larry Correia joins us to discuss his latest book, In Defense of the Second Amendment. And John Grant, Associate Professor and Chairman of Politics at Hillsdale, returns for another installment in his series of the life and work of Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jordan Adams, Interim Director of Curriculum at Hillsdale College K-12 Education, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss the "The Early Republic" unit from Hillsdale's K-12 American History curriculum.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Churchill the Writer: A History of the English-Speaking Peoples (Book 12, Part 2) 01-20-23 Release date: 20 January 2023 More information and episodes here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guests: Timothy Dolch, Joel Salatin, and Khalil Habib Host Scot Bertram talks with Timothy Dolch, Associate Professor of Physics at Hillsdale College, about last year's discovery by the Hubble Telescope of the most distant star ever seen. Joel Salatin, co-owner of Polyface Farm in Swoope, Virginia, joins the show to discuss local food as potential parallel agriculture. And Khalil Habib, Allison and Dorothy Rouse Professor in Politics at Hillsdale, teaches us about the writings and philosophy of Montesquieu on the 334th anniversary of his birth. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

American Heritage: Jonathan Edwards 03-25-21 Release date: 25 March 2021 More information and episodes here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

JANUARY 2023 | VOLUME 52, ISSUE 1The Twitter Files Reveal an Existential ThreatJohn Daniel DavidsonThe Federalist This issue is adapted from a talk delivered at Hillsdale College on February 7, 2023.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Grace Ramsey, Dean of Students at Ascent Classical Academy of Northern Colorado, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss how to approach teaching Latin in a classical school, what doors are opened once students begin to understand the language, and where Latin fits in the picture of classical education.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Churchill the Writer: A History of the English-Speaking Peoples (Book 12, Part 1) 01-13-23 Release date: 13 January 2023 More information and episodes here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Churchill the Writer: A History of the English-Speaking Peoples (Book 10) 12-22-22 Release date: 22 December 2022 More information and episodes here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guests: Adam Carrington, Mark Hemingway, James Brandon, and Anna Bassols '24 Host Scot Bertram talks with Adam Carrington, Associate Professor of Politics at Hillsdale College, about his recent essay on the Supreme Court's recent embrace of self-government. Mark Hemingway, senior writer at RealClearInvestigations, joins the show to discuss his piece on the rising number of federal bureaucrats now granted the authority to carry guns and make arrests. James Brandon, Chairman and Professor of Theatre at Hillsdale, returns to tell us about American theatre in the age of film. And Anna Bassols '24 recounts what it was like to uncover Charger artifacts from more than 100 years of Hillsdale athletic history. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Matt Gaetano, Associate Professor of History at Hillsdale College, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss the thinking and teaching of Erasmus.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Fight Over the Speakership and the Proper Role of Congress 01-06-23 Release date: 06 January 2023See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guests: Mark Moyar, Sally Pipes, Ken Calvert, and Daniel Himebaugh '04 Host Scot Bertram talks with Mark Moyar, William P. Harris Chair in Military History at Hillsdale College, about his new book Triumph Regained: The Vietnam War, 1965-1968, the second of his planned three-part series on the War. Sally Pipes, President, CEO, and Thomas W. Smith Fellow in Health Care Policy at the Pacific Research Institute, discusses what to expect in 2023 from the health care sector. Ken Calvert, Professor of Ancient History at Hillsdale, takes us back to talk about Cicero, Cato and the defense of the Roman Republic. And Hillsdale grad Daniel Himebaugh '04 tells us about his experiences at the College and working as Leadership Counsel for the Republican Caucus of the Washington State Senate. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Churchill the Writer: A History of the English-Speaking Peoples (Book 11). Release date: 30 December 2022 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ellen Condict, Upper School Literature Teacher at Hillsdale Academy and Adjunct Professor of English and Education at Hillsdale College, joins host Scot Bertram as part of our "Epic Poems" series. Condict discusses Purgatorio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Holiday Greetings from The Radio Free Hillsdale Hour, counting down the most-listened-to episodes of 2022, and a very special preview announcement regarding 2023.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Betsy Helton, Assistant Headmaster of the Grammar School at Seven Oaks Classical School in Ellettsville (Ind.), joins host Scot Bertram to discuss why education is so important to her, how a love of learning was passed down to her, and the most-rewarding aspects of being in the world of classical education.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Changing Electoral Landscape 12-16-22 Release date:16 December 2022See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guests: Brad Birzer, Michael Foley, Christopher Hamilton, & Gad Saad Host Scot Bertram talks with Brad Birzer, Professor of History and Russell Amos Kirk Chair in American Studies at Hillsdale College, about Yellowstone National Park at 150. Michael P. Foley, author of Why We Kiss Under the Mistletoe: Christmas Traditions Explained, joins the show to reveal some lesser-known facts about the holiday. Christopher Hamilton, Professor of Chemistry at Hillsdale, tells us all we need to know about gluten. And we hear excerpts from a Hillsdale lecture given by Gad Saad, titled, "The Idea Pathogens Destroying Logic, Science, Reason, and Common Sense".See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

DECEMBER 2022 | VOLUME 51, ISSUE 12American Christmas, American New YearChristopher FlanneryHost, The American Story This issue is adapted from an online presentation recorded at Hillsdale College on October 18, 2022.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nathan McClallen, Athletic Director and Lead P.E. Teacher at Valor Public Charter Schools of Austin (Texas), joins host Scot Bertram to discuss why motivation is so important in physical education, which students are the most difficult to motivate, and what are signs of success in a class.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Churchill the Writer: A History of the English-Speaking Peoples (Books 9 & 10) 12-09-22 Release date: 9 December 2022 More information and episodes here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guests: Robert Norton, William Inboden, & Brent Cline Host Scot Bertram talks with Robert Norton, Vice President and General Counsel of Hillsdale College and a former top-level legal executive of automakers, about questions that persist regarding the adoption of electric vehicles. William Inboden tells us about his deep look into President Ronald Reagan's foreign policy record in The Peacemaker: Ronald Reagan, the Cold War, and the World on the Brink. And Brent Cline, Associate Professor of English at Hillsdale, returns for a trip through Cormac McCarthy's All the Pretty Horses, the first of his "Border Trilogy."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jenny Mulvey, Fourth Grade Teacher at Golden View Classical Academy in Golden (Colo.), joins host Scot Bertram to discuss how literature helps to form a student's moral imagination, how literature can lead to student formation in the classroom, and how parents of students can be involved in supporting their children in their education. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Churchill the Writer: A History of the English-Speaking Peoples (Book 8) 12-02-22 Release date:3 December 2022 More information and episodes here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As a Classical Education Instructional Coach, Trinity Wright’s (‘17) primary job is to observe teachers and help them improve their ability to teach classical curriculums. She also uses her knowledge of classical education to upgrade curriculum and teach additional classes. Listen now to hear Trinity explain the importance of gaining exposure to teaching as an undergraduate and the value of minoring in Classical Education if pursuing a career in teaching.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guests: Victor Davis Hanson, Roger Kimball, & Patrick Whalen 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, about lessons learned from the recent midterm election. Roger Kimball, editor and publisher of The New Criterion and publisher of Encounter Books, discusses a new book he edited, Where Next: Western Civilization at the Crossroads. And Patrick Whalen, assistant to the president of Hillsdale College, gives us details on a new (old) model for educating boys. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ian Atherton, Upper School Humanities Teacher at Golden View Classical Academy in Golden (Colo.), joins host Scot Bertram as part of our "Epic Poems" series. Atherton discusses PARADISE LOST.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Zach Good, Dean of Faculty and Curriculum at Sacred Heart Academy in Grand Rapids (Mich.), joins host Scot Bertram to discuss the core tenants of authentically classical pedagogy, caring for both the head and the heart of the student, and what might comprise inauthentic classical pedagogy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guests: Wilfred McClay, Nate Hochman, & Dan CouplandHost Scot Bertram talks with Wilfred McClay, Victor Davis Hanson Chair in Classical History and Western Civilization at Hillsdale College, about a recent essay on identity, patriotism, and education. Nate Hochman details his work chronicling the parents’ revolt inside the education sector. And Dan Coupland, Dean of Masters in Classical Education and Professor of Education at Hillsdale, takes us inside his new book, TRIED AND TRUE: A PRIMER ON SOUND PEDAGOGY.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Churchill the Writer: A History of the English-Speaking Peoples (Book 7) 11-18-22See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NOVEMBER 2022 | VOLUME 51, ISSUE 11Education as a BattlegroundLarry P. ArnnPresident, Hillsdale CollegeThis issue is adapted from remarks delivered on November 3, 2022, at a Hillsdale College reception in Santa Clara, California.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

David Withun, Head of School at Jacksonville Classical Academy in Jacksonville (Fla.), joins host Scot Bertram to walk us through a day at JCA. How do administrators and teachers welcome students to school? What do transitions between classes look and sound like? What does the Head of School try to accomplish during the day?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thoughts on the 2022 Midterm Elections 11-11-22See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As an Account Coordinator at Altus Marketing, Gracyn Hawkins (‘22) serves an integral role in managing events, fundraising, and communications for nonprofits helping youths facing homelessness. Listen now to hear how Gracyn combined her prior experience as a Court Appointed Special Advocate with her skills in marketing to continue driving positive, impactful change on a daily basis.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guests: Edward Gutiérrez, John Daniel Davidson, & James BrandonHost Scot Bertram talks with Edward Gutiérrez, Director, Center for Military History and Grand Strategy and Assistant Professor of History at Hillsdale College, about what we can learn from looking back at past conflicts. John Daniel Davidson, senior editor at The Federalist, questions Elon Musk's commitment to free speech at Twitter. And James Brandon, Chairman and Professor of Theatre at Hillsdale, returns to discuss American theatre in the 1800s.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.