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Dr. Bainard Cowan, Professor of Literature at the University of Dallas, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss the thinking and teaching of Louise Cowan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hillsdale Dialogues 02-12-21 Grant and Reconstruction Pt. IISee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s great to study what you love. For Amira Swenson (‘11), that was accounting. Listen to her share her journey from Hillsdale to Dallas and DC and explain how her time at Hillsdale prepared her for life beyond the bubble.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TOPICS: The statesmanship of Abraham Lincoln, reforming the U.S. Agency for Global Media, & Shakespeare's A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAMHost Scot Bertram talks with Kevin Portteus, Professor of Politics and Director of American Studies at Hillsdale College, about the statesmanship of Abraham Lincoln, on this the 212th anniversary of his birth. Michael Pack, former CEO at the U.S. Agency for Global Media discusses his attempts at reform inside the organization. And Ben Whalen, Associate Professor of English at Hillsdale, takes us inside Shakespeare's A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sarah Kiesewetter, Fifth Grade Teacher at Golden View Classical Academy in Golden (CO), joins host Scot Bertram to discuss the importance of writing, ways to work on skills, and developing a writing sequence.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Early internship experience just might be the key to your future job. Listen this week to Taylor Gage (‘10) recounts his story about going from an internship at a state political party after his sophomore year at Hillsdale to working full-time for the Nebraska Governor’s Office. Gage also shares about what communications looks like in the age of COVID-19 and the importance of diversifying platforms and having consistency in messaging.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TOPICS: The 1776 Commission and its report, why literature matters, & what Americanization does to JudaismHost Scot Bertram talks with Matthew Spalding, Executive Director of the President's Advisory 1776 Commission, Vice President of Washington Operations, and Dean of the Van Andel Graduate School of Government, about the Commission and its report. Glenn Arbery, president of Wyoming Catholic College, tells us why literature matters in a liberal arts education. And D.G. Hart, Distinguished Associate Professor of History at Hillsdale, explains what Americanization has done to Judaism.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hillsdale Dialogues 02-05-21 Grant and Reconstruction Pt. ISee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Eric Demeuse, Headmaster at Chesterton Academy of Milwaukee. joins host Scot Bertram to discuss the thinking and teaching of Don Bosco.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hillsdale Dialogues 01-29-21 1776 CommissionSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TOPICS: Federalist 51 & the separation of powers, LAST STANDS: WHY MEN FIGHT WHEN ALL IS LOST, Victorian poetry, and climate predictions for 2020 that went wrongHost Scot Bertram talks with Adam Carrington, Associate Professor of Politics at Hillsdale College, about Federalist 51 and the separation of powers in our Constitution. Michael Walsh joins the show to discuss his recent book LAST STANDS: WHY MEN FIGHT WHEN ALL IS LOST. Hillsdale Associate Professor of English Dwight Lindley begins an occasional series of interviews with an introduction to Victorian poetry. And Hillsdale alum Tyler O'Neil, now at PJ Media, recaps a list of climate predictions for 2020 that went wrongSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Andrew Jimenez, Fifth Grade Teacher at Founders Classical Academy in Lewisville (TX), joins host Scot Bertram to discuss teaching writing to fifth graders, creating a love of the craft, and helping students who are having difficulty in the process.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TOPICS: Nationalism vs. cosmopolitanism, a response to the 1619 Project, Pico's Oration, and a Hillsdale alum digging for fossilsHost Scot Bertram talks with Khalil Habib, Associate Professor of Politics at Hillsdale, to define nationalism vs. cosmopolitanism. Peter Wood, author of the recent book 1620, provides a critical response to the 1619 Project. Matthew Gaetano, Associate Professor of History at Hillsdale, takes us through Pico's "Oration on the Dignity of Man". And Matthew Hoenig '16 tells us about opportunities in the sciences at the College and what it's like to dig for fossils.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hillsdale Dialogues 01-22-21 Impeachment and Senate RulesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hillsdale Dialogues 10-30-20 Amy Coney Barrett Confirmation and ElectionSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hillsdale Dialogues 11-13-20 Presidential Election and the Senate with Dr. Matthew SpaldingSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hillsdale Dialogues 11-20-20 The Loyal Opposition— Churchill after the 1945 ElectionSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hillsdale Dialogues 12-04-20 Presidential TransitionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hillsdale Dialogues 12-11-20 American Heritage: The Laws of VirginiaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2020 Election 11-06-20 Hillsdale DialoguesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ian Lindquist, Fellow at the Ethics and Public Policy Center, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss the thinking and teaching of Eva Brann.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Impeachment and American Heritage: The Salem CovenantSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Topics: Roman models for our Founders, BIG TECH TYRANTS, & Act III of KING LEARScot Bertram is joined by Hillsdale professor of ancient history, Ken Calvert, to discuss Roman models of government to which our Founders looked. Floyd Brown, co-author of BIG TECH TYRANTS, outlines how Silicon Valley's practices addict teens, silence speech, and steal your privacy. And Kelly Scott Franklin, Assistant Professor of English at Hillsdale, presents "Great Moments in Great Works," looking at Act III of KING LEAR.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Doug Sowers, headmaster at Founders Classical Academy of Leander (Texas), joins host Scot Bertram to discuss the impact of classical education, the role of parents in a child's education, and being a first-year headmaster.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hillsdale Dialogues Electoral Vote Certification and ProtestsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hillsdale Dialogues 12-18-20 American Heritage: The Mayflower CompactSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TOPICS: CRISPR technology, a defense of the founding with AMERICA ON TRIAL, and George Frideric Handel.Host Scot Bertram talks with Silas Johnson, Associate Professor of Biology at Hillsdale, about CRISPR technology and what promise it holds in the sciences. Robert R. Reilly provides a defense of the founding with his recent book AMERICA ON TRIAL. And Derek Stauff, Assistant Professor of Music at Hillsdale, tells us about the interesting life of George Frideric Handel.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ellen Condict, Upper-School Literature Instructor at Hillsdale Academy and Adjunct Professor Hillsdale College, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss why writing is at the heart of a classical education, the qualities of good writing, and how to encourage students in their writing efforts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Presidential Race Robert C. O'Brien, Matthew SpaldingSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amy Coney Barrett Committee Hearings, with Dr. Larry ArnnSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

First Presidential Debate, with Dr. Larry ArnnSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Vice Presidential Debate and the Athenian and English PlaguesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hillsdale Dialogues 09-25-20 Supreme Court VacancySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hillsdale Dialogues - 09-11-20 Panic and the Pandemic with Dr. ArnnSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Great Figures in History: Hannibal, Carthage, and ScipioSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hillsdale Dialogues 08-14-2020 Israel-UAE Deal with Matthew Spalding, Vice President for Washington Operations and Dean of the Van Andel Graduate School of Government, Hillsdale CollegeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stephen Smith, Dean of Humanities and Temple Family Chair of English Literature at Hillsdale College, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss the thinking and teaching of Thomas More.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TOPICS: The Great Reset, sovereignty, nationalism, and the fate of freedom, films of Werner Herzog, and a Hillsdale alum now running the Intercollegiate Studies InstituteNOTE: This is the final episode of 2020. The next new show will be released on 1/8/21.Host Scot Bertram talks with Charles Steele, Chairman of Economics, Business, and Accounting and Associate Professor of Economics at Hillsdale College about the ideas and proponents behind "The Great Reset". Roger Kimball, editor of the new book "Who Rules?", discusses sovereignty, nationalism, and the fate of freedom. Ethan Stoneman, Assistant Professor of Rhetoric and Public Address at Hillsdale College, takes us through the films and themes of Werner Herzog. And Hillsdale alumnus John Burtka '12, the new president of the Intercollegiate Studies Institute tells us about his time at the College and his plans for the organization.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brad Birzer, Professor of History and Russell Amos Kirk Chair in American Studies at Hillsdale College, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss the thinking and teaching of Christopher Dawson.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TOPICS: Hillsdale's new online course on civil rights in American history, myths and lesser-known facts about COVID-19, the German philosopher Robert Spaemann, and entrepreneurship in America.Host Scot Bertram talks with Paul Moreno, William and Berniece Grewcock Chair in Constitutional History and Professor of History at Hillsdale, to discuss the College's new online course on civil rights in American history. Dr. Daniel Halperin outlines some myths and lesser-known facts about COVID-19. Lee Cole, Associate Professor of Philosophy at Hillsdale, introduces us to German philosopher Robert Spaemann and tells us what made him so unique. And we hear excerpts from a Hillsdale lecture on entrepreneurship in America given by the late Walter E. Williams.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nathan McClallen, athletic director and lead PE teacher at Founders Classical Academy of Leander (TX) joins host Scot Bertram to discuss what a successful PE class looks like, how to put students in positions to succeed, and different ways to reach goals as a PE teacher.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TOPICS: Election integrity & media meddling, AMERICA'S NEW DESTINY IN SPACE, and the politics of faith during the Cold WarHost Scot Bertram talks with Mollie Hemingway, Senior Journalism Follow at Hillsdale College, about election integrity and media meddling. Glenn Harlan Reynolds discusses his latest book AMERICA'S NEW DESTINY IN SPACE. And Hillsdale history professor Darryl Hart walks us through his research into the politics of faith during the Cold War.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Most people are familiar with the trend of graduates taking off a year after college - a gap year. Our guest this week, Brian Painter, waited a little longer. See why Brian waited 8 years to take his gap year this week, on Beyond the Bubble.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Erik Ellis, Research Fellow at The Center for Thomas More at the University of Dallas and on faculty in philosophy at the University of the Andes in Santiago, Chile, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss the thinking and teaching of Mortimer Adler.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Forecasting the future is a difficult task. Our guest this week is Russell TerBeek, a nuclear physicist at Sandia Labs. Russell makes his living forecasting the likelihood of some of the most catastrophic events known to man. Tune in this week to learn more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

David Diener, Headmaster of Hillsdale Academy and Lecturing Professor of Education at Hillsdale College, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss the thinking and teaching of Neil Postman.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TOPICS: Woke capitalism, LINCOLN AND THE AMERICAN FOUNDING, & Peter PanHost Scot Bertram talks with David Azerrad, Assistant Professor and Research Fellow at Hillsdale College’s Van Andel Graduate School of Government in Washington, D.C., about the concept of "woke capitalism" and why it's become so prevalent. Lucas Morel, Professor of Politics and Head of the Politics Department at Washington and Lee University, discuss his recent book, LINCOLN AND THE AMERICAN FOUNDING. And Dedra Birzer, Lecturer of History and Rhetoric at Hillsdale College takes a deep dive into the world of Peter Pan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There’s a difference between theoretical knowledge and practical application. This week, Portia Conant (‘14) shares her story of the importance of both theory, through trying to take things one step at a time and adjust expectations, and practice, by applying those principles to get through graduate school. She also shares how she is able to apply the principles of economics she loves studying in her work as a market analyst.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Josh Andrew, Dean of Academics at Atlanta Classical Academy in Atlanta (GA), joins host Scot Bertram to discuss teaching classically, developing a curriculum, and the duties of a dean.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TOPICS: Election analysis, contemplating a bookless future, and taking a virtual tour of Luxembourg American Cemetery Host Scot Bertram talks with Matthew Spalding, Vice President of Washington Operations and Dean of the Van Andel Graduate School of Government, to get insight about what we should learn from the known results of last week's election. Mark Bauerlein, English professor at Emory University and senior editor of First Things, discusses a recent essay entitled, "Our Bookless Future". And on this Veterans Day week, retired Hillsdale professor of history, Tom Conner, takes us on a virtual tour of Luxembourg American CemeterySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.