Hillsdale College Podcast Network Superfeed

Scott McCallen (‘18) shares how his experiences at the Collegian helped him move from financial analysis at Pepsi to reporting breaking news on Michigan and Minnesota fiscal policy. He explains the importance of writing consistently and pursuing real-world feedback for aspiring journalists.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TOPICS: Thomas Jefferson and the Declaration of Independence, debating a cashless society, & Sir Thomas MoreHost Scot Bertram talks with Matthew Spalding, Vice President of Washington Operations and Dean of the Van Andel Graduate School of Government at Hillsdale College, about how Thomas Jefferson influenced and helped shape the Declaration of Independence. New York Times bestselling author and economist James Rickards presents the current state of the cashless society. And Stephen Smith, Dean of Humanities and Professor of English at Hillsdale, discusses Sir Thomas More and his recent book, THE ESSENTIAL WORKS OF THOMAS MORE.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sarah Kiesewetter, a Fifth Grade Teacher at Golden View Classical Academy in Golden View (Colo.), talks with host Scot Bertram about teaching fifth grade, competition for grades, and teaching essay writing.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're joined now by Dr. Kathleen O'Toole, Assistant Provost for K-12 Education at Hillsdale College and a former classical school headmaster, talks with host Scot Bertram about what it takes to lead a school, virtues of successful leaders, and the importance of delegating responsibilities.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TOPICS: Tocqueville & free press/free speech, the life of Robert E. Lee, and Hillsdale's Churchill ProjectHost Scot Bertram talks with Khalil Habib, Associate Professor of Politics at Hillsdale College, about a recent published essay on Tocqueville and the concepts of free speech and the free press. Noted historian Allen Guelzo discusses his recent book ROBERT E. LEE: A LIFE. And, as this week marks the 57th anniversary of the death of WInston Churchill, we talk with Hillsdale president Larry Arnn about the College's Churchill Project and why he's so interested in the man.Khalil Habib (0:46), Allen Guelzo (15:02), and Larry Arnn (44:02)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hillsdale Dialogues 01-29-22: Justice Breyer’s Retirement with Dr. Matthew SpaldingSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jenny Mulvey, Fourth Grade Teacher at Golden View Classical Academy in Golden (Colo.). talks with host Scot Bertram about curriculum in the fourth grade classroom, topics in history, reading, and science classes, and how parents can help their children.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tomek Grzesiak, Curriculum Coordinator for Hillsdale College K-12 Education, talks with host Scot Bertram about why children's literature is so important for our kids, what role should illustrations play in good children's literature, and some examples of good literature for various ages.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hillsdale Dialogues 01-21-22: Shakespeare’s Henry V with Dr. Stephen SmithSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TOPICS: The effectual truth of identity politics, the breakdown of higher education, & Laura Ingalls Wilder and the "Little House" seriesHost Scot Bertram talks with Thomas West, Professor of Politics at Hillsdale College, about his recent essay titled, "The Effectual Truth of Identity Politics". John M. Ellis joins the show to discuss his book, THE BREAKDOWN OF HIGHER EDUCATION: HOW IT HAPPENED, THE DAMAGE IT DOES, AND WHAT CAN BE DONE, now in paperback. And Dedra Birzer, Lecturer of History at Hillsdale, begins a brief series on Laura Ingalls Wilder and the "Little House" series of books.Thomas West (0:45), John Ellis (12:12), and Dedra Birzer (35:00)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ali Pries, a Fourth Grade Teacher at Golden View Classical Academy in Golden View (Colo.), talks with host Scot Bertram about teaching fourth grade, serious questions on the minds of students at this age, and building blocks students have when they complete this grade level.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jordan Adams, Civic Education Specialist at Hillsdale College K-12 Education, talks with host Scot Bertram in a series of conversations about the Hillsdale 1776 Curriculum. This third episode is titled, "Teaching with The Hillsdale 1776 Curriculum".See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TOPICS: Safety in the game of football, the recent book WRATH, drug addiction at the atomic level, & Hillsdale's Visiting Writers ProgramHost Scot Bertram talks with John J. Miller, Director of Hillsdale's Dow Journalism Program and author of THE BIG SCRUM, discusses changes made to keep the game of football safe and how President Teddy Roosevelt helped save the sport. Peter Wood, President of the National Association of Scholars, talks about his recent book WRATH: AMERICA ENRAGED. Kelli Kazmier, Associate Professor of Chemistry at Hillsdale, describes drug addiction at the atomic level and shares some of her research. And Dutton Kearney, Associate Professor of English at Hillsdale and director of the school's Visiting Writers Program, gives us an overview of the project.John J. Miller (0:51), Peter Wood (12:53), Kelli Kazmier (25:46), and Dutton Kearney (40:50)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sarah Caucutt, Third Grade Teacher at Golden View Classical Academy in Golden (Colo.). talks with host Scot Bertram about curriculum in the third grade classroom, topics in history, reading, and science classes, and making adjustments as a teacher.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Larry Arnn, President of Hillsdale College, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss the thinking and teaching of Aristotle.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hillsdale Dialogues 01-07-22: Shakespeare’s Richard II with Dr. Stephen SmithSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TOPICS: Hillsdale's new Academy for Science and Freedom, Election reform and the Carter/Baker Commission, & the connections between the Renaissance and the ReformationHost Scot Bertram talks with Scott Atlas, Fellow at Hillsdale College's Academy for Science and Freedom, about the launch of the new program and what we can expect from the effort. John R. Lott, Jr., Founder and President of the Crime Prevention Research Center, discusses Election reforms and the Carter-Baker Commission. And Matthew Gaetano, Associate Professor of History at Hillsdale, compares and contrasts the key tenets of the Renaissance and the Reformation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Betsy Hilton, Teaching Coach and a former Third Grade Teacher at Seven Oaks Classical School in Ellettsville, (Ind.), talks with host Scot Bertram about teaching third grade, changes seen throughout the year, and instilling writing skills into students.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TOPICS: Holiday Greetings from THE RADIO FREE HILLSDALE HOUR & listing the most-listened-to episodes of 2021See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rebecca Lincoln, Director of Teacher Support for K-12 education at Hillsdale College, joins host Scot Bertram to talk about surviving the first year of teaching, building relationships with parents, and professionalism in the teaching ranks.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jordan Adams, Civic Education Specialist at Hillsdale College K-12 Education, talks with host Scot Bertram in a series of conversations about the Hillsdale 1776 Curriculum. This episode is titled, "Sharing a Love: How Students Learn with The Hillsdale 1776 Curriculum".See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TOPICS: The Great Society programs, THE NIXON CONSPIRACY, & the life and thinking of Machiavelli Host Scot Bertram talks with Kevin Portteus, Professor of Politics & Director of American Studies at Hillsdale College, to look back on the legacy of President Lyndon Johnson's "Great Society" programs as a new massive expansion of government is considered. Geoff Shepard digs into his new book THE NIXON CONSPIRACY: WATERGATE AND THE PLOT TO REMOVE THE PRESIDENT. And Paul Rahe, Professor of History & Charles O. Lee and Louise K. Lee Chair in the Western Heritage, tells us about the life and times of the Italian diplomat, author, & philosopher Niccolò Machiavelli.Kevin Portteus (1:00), Geoff Shepard (12:10), and Paul Rahe (27:27)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hillsdale Dialogues 12-17-21: Shakespeare’s Richard II with Dr. Stephen SmithSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Anne Solis, a Second Grade Teacher at Treasure Valley Classical Academy (Idaho), talks with host Scot Bertram about curriculum in the second grade classroom, introducing students to ancient Greece and Greek mythology, and fun with mealworms.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jordan Adams, Civic Education Specialist at Hillsdale College K-12 Education, talks with host Scot Bertram in a series of conversations about the Hillsdale 1776 Curriculum. This episode is titled, "Engaging an Inheritance: What Students Learn from The Hillsdale 1776 Curriculum"See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TOPICS: Supply chain problems, a tribute to Rush Limbaugh, and a Hillsdale alumnus in the writing worldHost 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, in an attempt to explain our current supply chain problems. James Golden aka Bo Snerdley, long-time producer and call screener for Rush Limbaugh, joins us to talk about his new book RUSH ON THE RADIO: A TRIBUTE FROM HIS SIDEKICK OF 30 YEARS. And Elizabeth Genovise, an '06 graduate of Hillsdale, returns to campus as part of the College's Visiting Writer's Series.Guest times: Gary Wolfram 00:57, James Golden 13:44, Elizabeth Genovise 35:59See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gail Howell, Second Grade Teacher at Northwest Ohio Classical Academy in Toledo (Ohio), talks with host Scot Bertram about teaching second grade students, the biggest change in students from the start to the end of the year, and developing writing skills in young students.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Anika Prather, teacher in English at Howard University and founder of Living Water School in Maryland, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss the thinking and teaching of Anna Julia Cooper.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alexandra Whitford (‘17) explains how her passion for media marketing and nonprofits led her from directing Hillsdale student activities to managing TV “spots” for Direct Donor TV. Listen to hear why she thinks identifying passions and developing relational skills early on is critical to success in marketing. She also shares tips and tricks for aspiring social media marketers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Maegan Satcher, Dean of Curriculum and Instruction and former First Grade Teacher at St. John's Classical Academy (Fla.), talks with host Scot Bertram about curriculum in the first grade classroom, books that students love, and setting the table for student to return to ideas later in their education.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TOPICS: The American virtue of hard work, the meaning of the 14th Amendment, and leadership & military serviceHost Scot Bertram talks with D.G. Hart, Distinguished Associate Professor of History at Hillsdale College, about a recent essay discussing the American virtue of hard work. Randy Barnett, Professor of Constitutional Law at Georgetown University, talks about his new book THE ORIGINAL MEANING OF THE 14TH AMENDMENT: ITS LETTER AND SPIRIT. And Peter Jennings, Associate Professor of Management and Brouwer D. and Jane E. McIntyre Chair in Business Administration at Hillsdale, discusses leadership, military service, and the book ONCE AN EAGLE.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hillsdale Dialogues 12-03-21: An Introduction to Shakespeare’s Histories with Dr. Stephen SmithSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Julie Apel, Classical Pedagogy Trainer for Hillsdale College K-12, joins host Scot Bertram to talk about the purpose of homework, homework across different disciplines, and encouraging students to study in a way that will help them remember key concepts even after the test.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kurt Kirner, Swimming coach and Assistant Professor of Sports Studies at Hillsdale College, specializing in sports psychology and motivation, joins host Scot Bertram to talk about having a growth mindset, how to view competition as a chance to improve, and how to deal with stress and anxiety.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hillsdale Dialogues 11-19-21: Kingship in Shakespeare’s King JohnSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bob Boyle (‘03) talks about his unique professional experiences that led him across the country, and across careers. Listen as he shares how he went from working as a baseball Umpire to a VP of Logistics. He discusses the impact of flexibility, a work-life balance, and how his History degree helped him develop the critical thinking skills he needed to thrive in the corporate world.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TOPICS: Hillsdale's new Nimod Education Center, how woke media in undermining democracy, modern Irish poetry, & a Hillsdale alumnus spotlightHost Scot Bertram talks with Al Stewart, Director of the Nimrod Education Center, and Alan Taylor & Bob Radocy of the Nimrod Society to explain what the new effort is all about. Batya Ungar-Sargon joins us to talk about her recent book BAD NEWS: HOW WOKE MEDIA IS UNDERMINING DEMOCRACY. Elizabeth Fredericks, Assistant Professor of English at Hillsdale College, introduces our new series on modern Irish poetry. And we check in with Howard Smith '68, CEO of Wilson Bohannan Lock Company, who recently was honored at Hillsdale's 2021 Alumni Awards Banquet.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Maegan Satcher, Dean of Curriculum and Instruction and former First Grade Teacher at St. John's Classical Academy (Fla.), talks with host Scot Bertram about teaching first grade students, the qualities of a typical student, and the type of questions one might receive in the classroom.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Trent Kramer, Headmaster at Ascent Classical Academy of Northern Colorado in Fort Collins (Colo.), joins host Scot Bertram to discuss the dos and don'ts of teaching 9th through 12th graders history.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Greg Rybka ('17) shares about how he has gone from studying marketing at Hillsdale to working in sales with prosthetics and how his personal experiences led him to this job.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TOPICS: Enforcement of Texas' new abortion law, stopping the slide to socialism, a tour of Meuse–Argonne America Cemetery, and liberal arts students in the militaryHost Scot Bertram talks with Matthew Mehan, Director of Academic Programs and Assistant Professor of Government at Hillsdale in D.C., about the enforcement mechanism in the recently signed Texas abortion law and what question the Supreme Court currently is considering. Kevin Hassett, former Senior Economic Advisor to President Trump, joins us to discuss his new book THE DRIFT: STOPPING AMERICA'S SLIDE TO SOCIALISM. On this Veterans Day week, Tom Conner, Professor Emeritus of History at Hillsdale, takes us on a tour of Meuse–Argonne American Cemetery. And Jeffery Rogers, Associate Dean of Men at Hillsdale, tells us why the military could use more liberal arts students in its ranks.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kingship in Shakespeare’s Macbeth and King LearSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lyndsey Rariden, Kindergarten Teacher at Founders Classical Academy of Leander (Tex.), talks with host Scot Bertram about curriculum in the kindergarten classroom, being a cheerleader for students, and what stories resonate with the class.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jordan Adams, Civic Education Specialist at Hillsdale College K-12 Education, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss the dos and don'ts of teaching 6th through 8th graders history.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

PeggyDee Fleck shares her experiences figuring out the right profession. The 2012 biology graduate works in the administrative side of medicine; however, that wasn't always the plan. She talks about her career path from Hillsdale to administrative work, food service management, and now project management in the medical field.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TOPICS: The fall of the Berlin Wall, OUR BROKEN ELECTIONS, and French novelist Honoré de BalzacHost Scot Bertram talks with Fred Yaniga, Chairman and Associate Professor of German at Hillsdale College, who was in Germany when the Berlin Wall began to fall in 1989. Hans von Spakovsky, Senior Legal Fellow with the Heritage Foundation, discusses the new book he co-authored, OUR BROKEN ELECTIONS: HOW THE LEFT CHANGED THE WAY YOU VOTE. And Lorraine Murphy, Associate Professor of English at Hillsdale, continues her occasional series on novels in the Realist tradition by introducing us to the French writer Honoré de Balzac.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hillsdale Dialogues 11-05-21: The Legacy of Harry V. Jaffa with Glenn Ellmers, Part 5See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Carrie Brown, Kindergarten teacher at Hillsdale Academy in Hillsdale (Mich.) talks with host Scot Bertram about teaching Kindergarten students, creating a great classroom environment, and building structure for the class.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John Punt, music teacher at Seven Oaks Classical School in Ellettsville (Ind.), joins host Scot Bertram to talk about teaching music to elementary school children, incorporating instruments into lessons, and how to teach students to appreciate music in the classroom.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lucas Miller ('01) shares about his path to determining whether ministry was his calling and his subsequent work through seminary and as a pastor.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.