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Jon Fennell, Professor Emeritus of Education and former Dean of Social Sciences at Hillsdale College joins host Scot Bertram to discuss the thinking and teaching of John Dewey.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A fresh start in a new city is an intimidating and yet also thrilling feeling for many young post-grads. Joel VanDerworp, this week's guest, explains why if it weren't for the teaching community he stumbled on, he would have had a harder time adjusting.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TOPICS: The fall of the Berlin Wall, writing from America's backroads, The Reformation & Martin Luther, and Churchill myths.Host Scot Bertram talks with Fred Yaniga, Chairman and Associate Professor of German at Hillsdale College, about being in Germany for the fall of the Berlin Wall 31 years ago this week. Salena Zito, national political reporter for the Washington Examiner, talks about writing from America's backroads. Hillsdale Associate Professor of History Korey Maas tells us about The Reformation & Martin Luther. And Richard Langworth, Senior Fellow with the Hillsdale College Churchill Project, joins us to bust some Churchill myths.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Good medical treatment balances accepted methodology with a subtle kind of emotional intelligence. Our guest this week, Dr. Noah Bernhardson, discusses how he uses universal principles from his college history classes to deliver exceptional patient care.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TOPICS: Plans to restructure the Supreme Court, a biography of President Donald J. Trump, and a history of October surprises.Host Scot Bertram talks with Matthew Spalding, Vice President of Washington Operations and Dean of the Van Andel Graduate School of Government, about his essay at RealClearPolicy, "Joe Biden’s Not-So-Secret Plan to Restructure the Supreme Court". Conrad Black joins us to discuss his recent biography, DONALD J. TRUMP: A PRESIDENT LIKE NO OTHER. And John J. Miller, Director of the Dow Journalism Program at Hillsdale College, runs down the history of October surprises.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The title "Dean of Students" tends to carry with it a stereotype of a removed and often aloof disciplinary authority. Not Josh Herring. This week's guest serves as Dean of Students at Thales Academy in NC where administrators also serve as teachers. Tune in to learn how he does it and why.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Zachary Bennett, Research Associate in the Department of Political Science at Michigan State University, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss the thinking and teaching of Jean-Jacques Rousseau.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TOPICS: American institutions & the 2020 Election, classical education, and the Fisk Museum of Natural History at Hillsdale CollegeHost Scot Bertram talks with Victor Davis Hanson, author, historian, and Distinguished Fellow in History at Hillsdale College, about how ideology is destroying American institutions and checks in on the 2020 election. Hillsdale assistant professor of education, Ben Beier, attempts to define and explain what a classical education entails. And Anthony Swinehart, Professor of Biology and Curator of the D. M. Fisk Museum of Natural History, tells us all about the museum right here on Hillsdale's campus.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A common misconception about graduate school is that you must have majored in the discipline the school focuses on. Our guest this week, Caroline Koperski, discusses why this is often not the case, especially for PA school, Tune in this week to learn moreSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brad Richardson, from Ascent Classical Academy in Douglas County (CO), talks with host Scot Bertram about the teaching epics and how students respond to works of such great length.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TOPICS: What is capitalism?, U.S. Supreme Court nominations, & pessimistic rhetoricHost 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 define capitalism and explain why some have an incorrect interpretation of what it is. Ilya Shapiro discusses his new book "Supreme Disorder: Judicial Nominations and the Politics of America's Highest Court". And Hillsdale Assistant Professor of Rhetoric and Public Address Ethan Stoneman introduces us to his recent book "A Feeling of Wrongness: Pessimistic Rhetoric on the Fringes of Popular Culture".See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Larry P. Arnn and Dr. Kenneth Calvert join Hugh Hewitt to discuss Julius Caesar.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Larry P. Arnn and Dr. Kenneth Calvert join Hugh Hewitt to discuss Hannibal, Carthage, and Scipio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Larry P. Arnn joins Hugh Hewitt to discuss the Israel-UAE Deal.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lou Markos, Professor in English at Houston Baptist University, where he also holds the Robert H. Ray Chair in Humanities, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss the thinking and teaching of C.S. Lewis.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Most people would not associate "creative" with "tax lawyer," or taxes at all for the most part. Our guest this week, Alexander Graf, has a different take. Tune in this week to see why Alexander thinks the industry needs more creative lawyers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TOPICS: Identity politics and the 2020 race, Amy Coney Barrett, & the writings of G.K. ChestertonHost 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 how identity politics have influenced this year's politics. Jeff Pojanowski, friend and colleague of Amy Coney Barrett at Notre Dame Law School, tells us what we really should know about the nominee to the U.S. Supreme Court. And David Whalen, Associate Vice President for Curriculum and Professor of English at Hillsdale, fills us in and gets us excited about the writing of G.K. Chesterton.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A proper college education should teach us not to back down from a challenge. This week's guest, Jake Adkins, shows just how far that attitude can take you. Tune in this week to learn how Jack got started at Zillow and where he plans to go from there.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TOPICS: 30th anniversary of the Hubble Space Telescope, media & the future of journalism, the Magna Carta, & excerpts from Hillsdale College's 168th commencement address.Host Scot Bertram talks with Tim Dolch, Hillsdale assistant professor of physics, about the 30th anniversary of the Hubble Space Telescope. Christopher Bedford, senior editor with The Federalist, discusses the media today and the future of journalism. Khalil Habib, from Hillsdale's politics department, tells us what we should know about the Magna Carta. And we hear excerpts from the College's 168th commencement address, given by Hillsdale professor emeritus of history, Thomas Conner.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kurt Kirner, assistant professor of sports studies and head swimming and diving coach at Hillsdale College, talks with host Scot Bertram about the Science Behind a Good Physical Education.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Eisenhower once remarked "plans are worthless, but planning is everything." Our guest this week, Eveline Gnabisik Bethune, has lived her life according to that quote. Listen now to learn how you can harness your passions and move worlds.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TOPICS: Nominating a Supreme Court justice, the moral imagination, and Sparta's Second Attic War.Host Scot Bertram talks with Mollie Hemingway, senior journalism fellow at Hillsdale College and co-author of JUSTICE ON TRIAL, about the process and politics of nominating a Supreme Court justice to the open seat. Dan Coupland, chairman and professor of Hillsdale's education department, explains what is meant by the term "moral imagination." And Paul Rahe, professor of history at Hillsdale, talks about his new book, SPARTA'S SECOND ATTIC WARSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

To most people the world of data management and analytics can seem forbidding, confusing, and even intimidating. Not to George Mount, though. George founded Stringfest Analytics in 2014 to teach people that the world of data is more accessible than they think. If you’ve ever wondered what it was like to work in the world of data, or wanted a case study of a soloprenuer, then this episode is for you.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Adam Kear, teacher at Veritas Preparatory Academy in Phoenix (AZ) joins host Scot Bertram to discuss the thinking and teaching of Maria Montessori.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TOPICS: Introduction to western philosophy, Gen. Robert E. Lee, & More's UTOPIA and socialismHost Scot Bertram talks with Nathan Schlueter, professor of philosophy and religion at Hillsdale College, about the new Hillsdale online course on western philosophy. Allen Guelzo, historian, author, and senior research scholar at Princeton University, joins the show to dive into the life of Robert E. Lee. And Matt Mehan, director of academic programs for Hillsdale in D.C. and assistant professor of government, talks with us about More's UTOPIA & socialism.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Andrew Holm, Latin teacher at Hillsdale Academy in Hillsdale (Michigan), talks with host Scot Bertram about making the most of virtual education and online instruction.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TOPICS: New shark fossil discovered, going inside the Washington establishment's never-ending war on Trump, & how American sports are letting down AmericaHost Scot Bertram talks with Anthony Swinehart, professor of biology at Hillsdale, about his discovery of a new shark fossil in Michigan. Byron York, chief political correspondent at the Washington Examiner, outlines his new book, OBSESSION: INSIDE THE WASHINGTON ESTABLISHMENT'S NEVER-ENDING WAR ON TRUMP. And we hear excerpts from a Hillsdale lecture featuring Jason Whitlock, award-winning sportswriter with Outkick.com, speaking about how American sports are letting down America.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Larry P. Arnn and Carl Young join Hugh Hewitt to discuss Polybius.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Larry P. Arnn and Paul Rahe join Hugh Hewitt to discuss Philip and Alexander.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Larry P. Arnn and Paul Rahe join Hugh Hewitt to discuss Alcibiades.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Larry P. Arnn and Paul Rahe join Hugh Hewitt to discuss Thucydides.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. David Whalen, Associate Vice President for Curriculum & Professor of English at Hillsdale College, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss the thinking and teaching of John Henry Newman.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TOPICS: "The Stakes: America at the Point of No Return," Hemingway's "The Sun Also Rises," and a Hillsdale professor who also is a member of a progressive rock band.Host Scot Bertram talks with Michael Anton, Lecturer in Politics and Research Fellow at Hillsdale in D.C., about his new book "The Stakes: America at the Point of No Return". Hillsdale English professor Ben Whalen takes us through Ernest Hemingway's "The Sun Also Rises". And we talk with Brad Birzer, professor of history at Hillsdale, about his work in the progressive rock band The Bardic Depths.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TOPICS: Consequential national political conventions, the failure of Common Core, and Johann Sebastian Bach.Host Scot Bertram talks with Hillsdale associate professor of politics Adam Carrington about the most notable and consequential political conventions in our nation's history. Ted Rebarber, CEO and founder of AccountabilityWorks, discusses a report he authored and the data that show the failure of Common Core. And Derek Stauff, assistant professor of music at Hillsdale, takes us inside the life and music of Johann Sebastian Bach.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joshua Thomas, a graduate of Founders Classical Academy of Lewisville (Texas) and a sophomore at the University of North Texas, talks with host Scot Bertram about the process of writing and defending his senior thesis at Founders Classical Academy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TOPICS: National political conventions, rule of law in our American republic, & prepping teachers for the school yearHost Scot Bertram talks with Adam Carrington, assistant professor of politics at Hillsdale College, about the history of national political conventions. Roger Kimball, editor and publisher of The New Criterion and president and publisher of Encounter Books, discusses his recent essays on the rule of law amid protests and riots in America. And Kathleen O'Toole, assistant provost for K-12 education at Hillsdale, returns to help prepare teachers for the coming school year.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Charlotte Taylor, a graduate of Atlanta Classical Academy, and an incoming freshman at the University of Georgia, talks with host Scot Bertram about the process of writing and defending her senior thesis at Founders Classical Academy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brandon Misko is a chemistry and physics teacher at Founders Classical Academy in Lewisville (Texas), where he has worked since the school's inception. He joins host Scot Bertram to discuss that journey.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TOPICS: Preparing parents for school, getting America back to work, learning about Constantine, and training for/running ultramarathons.Host Scot Bertram talks with Kathleen O'Toole, assistant provost for K-12 education at Hillsdale College, about how parents can prepare for another unusual school year. Andy Puzder, former CEO of CKE Restaurants, discusses his new book IT'S TIME TO LET AMERICA WORK AGAIN. Ken Calvert, Hillsdale professor of ancient history, educates us on Constantine. And Hillsdale's Charles Steele on what it's like to train for and run ultramarathons.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rebecca Fox, a graduate of Golden View Classical Academy (Colorado) and an incoming freshman at Colorado School of Mines, talks with host Scot Bertram about the process of writing and defending her senior thesis at Golden View.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TOPICS: Recent U.S. Supreme Court decisions on religious liberty, Mike Gonzalez's THE PLOT TO CHANGE AMERICA, & Hillsdale In D.C.'s James Madison Fellowship for Young ProfessionalsHost Scot Bertram talks with Hillsdale associate professor of politics, Adam Carrington, about recent decisions from the U.S. Supreme Court on the issues of religious liberty. Mike Gonzalez, senior fellow at the Heritage Foundation, discusses his new book THE PLOT TO CHANGE AMERICA. And Matt Spalding, Vice President of Washington Operations & Dean of the Van Andel Graduate School of Government at Hillsdale in D.C., introduces us to the James Madison Fellowship for Young Professionals.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Josette Bowe, a graduate of Founders Classical Academy in Lewisville (Texas)and entering her second year at the University of North Texas, talks with host Scot Bertram about the process of writing and defending her senior thesis at Founders Classical Academy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amanda Gilmore, literature teacher at Golden View Classical Academy (Colorado), joins host Scot Bertram to discuss working in classical education, getting students excited about literature, and the role of parents in education.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TOPICS: The Michael Flynn case and a possible Constitutional crisis, what COVID and the recent riots tell us about our understanding of the Declaration, and the life of Alexis de Tocqueville.Host Scot Bertram talks with Matthew Spalding, Vice President of Washington Operations & Dean of the Van Andel Graduate School of Government at Hillsdale College’s Washington, D.C. campus, about the Michael Flynn case and a possible Constitutional crisis. Ken Masugi, senior fellow at the Claremont Institute, speaks about his recent essay, "Have COVID-19 and the Riots Exposed How We Destroyed the Declaration?" And we talk with Paul Rahe from Hillsdale's history department about the life of Alexis de Tocqueville, on this the week of the 215th anniversary of his birth.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mary Cid, a graduate of Founders Classical Academy in Leander (Texas) and rising sophomore at the University of Texas at Austin, talks with host Scot Bertram about the process of writing and defending her senior thesis at Founders Classical Academy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nathan McClallen, athletic director and lead PE teacher at Founders Classical Academy of Leander (Texas), talks with host Scot Bertram about why PE is the neglected discipline and what can be done to bring it back.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TOPICS: George Orwell, the new film UNCLE TOM, humanistic psychology, and "Why We Love Sports"Host Scot Bertram talks with John J. Miller, director of Hillsdale's Dow Journalism Program, about George Orwell and his impact on language and journalism. Nationally syndicated radio host Larry Elder discusses a new film on which he serves as executive producer, UNCLE TOM. Collin Barnes, from Hillsdale's psychology department, tells us about humanistic psychology. And, with MLB games resuming, we hear excerpts from a 2017 lecture on Hillsdale campus by the late Michael Novak titled "Why We Love Sports".See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nicholis Wagner, assistant director of the Barney Charter School Initiative, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss the fifth thing to look for in a math curriculum: spiraling of concepts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nicholis Wagner, assistant director of the Barney Charter School Initiative, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss the fourth thing to look for in a math curriculum: the development of number sets.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nicholis Wagner, assistant director of the Barney Charter School Initiative, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss the third thing to look for in a math curriculum: the use of visuals and manipulatives.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.