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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.

TOPICS: Jackie Robinson, the new book EUROTRASH, & a look at the Renaissance philosopher ErasmusHost 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 the story of Jackie Robinson and breaking the color barrier in Major League Baseball. David Harsanyi outlines the arguments in his new book EUROTRASH: WHY AMERICA MUST REJECT THE FAILED IDEAS OF A DYING CONTINENT. And Korey Maas, Associate Professor of History at Hillsdale, introduces us to the Renaissance philosopher and Catholic theologian Erasmus on the 555th anniversary of his birth.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hillsdale Dialogues 10-29-21: The Legacy of Harry V. Jaffa with Glenn Ellmers, Part 4See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tim Polelle, Fourth Grade Teacher at Hillsdale Academy in Hillsdale (Mich.), joins host Scot Bertram to discuss the dos and don'ts of teaching 3rd through 5th graders history.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hillsdale Dialogues 10-22-21: The Legacy of Harry V. Jaffa with Glenn Ellmers, Part 3See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TOPICS: Separation of powers, NO WAY TO TREAT A CHILD, the history of the book, and Justice Clarence Thomas' 30 years at the Supreme Court.Host Scot Bertram talks with Kevin Portteus, Professor of Politics & Director of American Studies at Hillsdale, about the design of the separation of powers in the federal government. Naomi Schaefer Riley, Senior Fellow at the American Enterprise Institute and at the Independent Women's Forum, joins us to discuss her new book, NO WAY TO TREAT A CHILD: HOW THE FOSTER CARE SYSTEM, FAMILY COURTS, AND RACIAL ACTIVISTS ARE WRECKING YOUNG LIVES. Mark Maier, Lecturer in English at Hillsdale, tells us the history of the book. And to mark 30 years of Justice Clarence Thomas at the Supreme Court, we chat with Myron Magnet about his book CLARENCE THOMAS AND THE LOST CONSTITUTION.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Erick von Hoffmann, Consultant for Art Curriculum and Instruction for Hillsdale K-12, joins host Scot Bertram to talk about teaching art in a classical school setting, what students should know about art history, and putting art instruction into practice.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hillsdale Dialogues 10-15-21: Michel de Montaigne on Friendship with Professor Paul A. RaheSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, Leah Savas talks about working as a reporter for WORLD News Group. She began her post-graduation career in marketing and then shifted to journalism. She shares about that process and what her day-to-day work looks like.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TOPICS: Mollie Hemingway's new book, RIGGED, the poetry of Thomas Hardy, & the recent rise in homeschoolingHost Scot Bertram talks with Mollie Hemingway, Senior Journalism Fellow at Hillsdale College and senior editor at The Federalist, about her new book, RIGGED: HOW THE MEDIA, BIG TECH, AND THE DEMOCRATS SEIZED OUR ELECTIONS. Dwight Lindley, Associate Professor of English at Hillsdale, returns for his occasional series on Victorian poetry with a look at Thomas Hardy. And Joy Pullmann, executive editor of The Federalist and '09 graduate of Hillsdale, talks with us about the recent rise in homeschooling across the country.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amy Listro, Dean of Academics at Northwest Classical Academy in Kennesaw, Georgia, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss the dos and don'ts of teaching Kindergarten through 2nd graders history.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Interested in what life is like as a chiropractor and how to get there? Dr. Brian Vear '15 shares about how his experiences as a football player led him to go to chiropractic school and practice.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.