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Nicholis Wagner, assistant director of the Barney Charter School Initiative, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss the second thing to look for in a math curriculum: being problem-solving intensive.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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

TOPICS: Biden's electric vehicle plan, COVID's affect on private schools, what Americanization does to Catholicism, and cancel culture in newsroomsHost Scot Bertram talks with Hillsdale economics professor Gary Wolfram about Joe Biden's plan for an electric vehicle fleet. Lindsey Burke with the Heritage Foundation explains what COVID-19 is doing to private schools across the country. Darryl Hart, Hillsdale distinguished associate professor of history, talks about Catholicism in America. And Maria Servold, assistant director of Hillsdale's Dow Journalism program, tells us about "cancel culture" in newsrooms.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Natalie Spangler, graduate of Atlanta Classical Academy and rising sophomore at Washington and Lee University, talks with host Scot Bertram about the process of writing and defending her senior thesis at Atlanta Classical.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mickey Craig and Larry P. Arnn join Hugh Hewitt to discuss Xenophon.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Matthew Spalding and Sen. Tom Cotton join Hugh Hewitt to discuss the monument controversy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Matthew Spalding joins Hugh Hewitt to discuss Justice Roberts and the Supreme Court.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Larry Arnn and Thomas West join Hugh Hewitt to discuss Plato.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Larry P. Arnn and Thomas West join Hugh Hewitt to discuss Socrates.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jennifer Martin, literature teacher at Northwest Arkansas Classical Academy in Bentonville (Arkansas), joins host Scot Bertram to discuss working in classical education, balancing student needs in the classroom, and what makes classical graduates different.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TOPICS: The dimming and brightening of Betelgeuse, the Administrative State, and "The Wind In the Willows"Host Scot Bertram talks with Hillsdale physics professor Timothy Dolch about the dimming and brightening of Betelgeuse. John Marini, author of "Unmasking the Administrative State" discusses the existential threat of the administrative state to our republic. And Dan Coupland, from Hillsdale's education department, walks us through "The Wind in the Willows"See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kenneth Hergenrader, graduate of Founders Classical Academy of Lewisville (Texas) and incoming freshmen at Texas A & M, talks with host Scot Bertram about the process of writing and defending his senior thesis at Founders.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stephen Shipp, headmaster at Seven Oaks Classical School in Ellettsville, Indiana, talks with host Scot Bertram about what makes classical education unique,how Seven Oaks teaches the American Founding, and feedback he receives from teachers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TOPICS: The Declaration & its relevance today, the American Founding, and American GreatnessIn this special Independence Day edition of the show, host Scot Bertram talks with Matthew Spalding, Vice President of Washington Operations and Dean of the Van Andel Graduate School of Government at Hillsdale In D.C., about the Declaration of Independence and its relevance today. Hillsdale professor of history Paul Rahe takes us back to the American Founding. And we hear portions of a 2019 lecture by noted author and national radio host Dennis Prager on American Greatness and American Culture.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brandon Muri, literature teacher at Founders Academy of Las Vegas, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss his biggest classroom challenges, the role of parents in education, and the greatest lessons he's learned as a teacher.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Larry P. Arnn joins Hugh Hewitt to discuss Churchill in crisis.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Larry P. Arnn joins Hugh Hewitt to discuss Churchill in crisis.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Larry P. Arnn joins Hugh Hewitt to discuss Churchill in crisis.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Larry P. Arnn joins Hugh Hewitt to discuss Pericles.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Larry P. Arnn joins Hugh Hewitt to discuss the ongoing case of Michael Flynn.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TOPICS: Plans for a "100% Clean Energy" economy, the false narrative of life vs. economy, and the fiction of Flannery O'ConnorHost Scot Bertram talks with Charles Steele, associate professor of economics at Hillsdale, about Joe Biden's pledge to move to a "100% Clean Energy" economy. Lee Habeeb of Salem Media and "Our American Stories" discusses his recent essay on the false media narrative of life vs. the economy. And Hillsdale English professor Michael Jordan dives into the fiction of Flannery O'Connor.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TOPICS: Reshaping the courts, the lack of preparedness of U.S. health agencies, Isocrates & rhetoric, and preventing sexual exploitation. Host Scot Bertram talks with Adam Carrington, assistant professor of politics at Hillsdale College, about what it means when we say President Trump is "reshaping the courts." We share portions of a lecture from Mark Hemingway of RealClearInvestigations on the lack of preparedness of U.S. health agencies when it came to COVID-19. Ethan Stoneman, from Hillsdale's Rhetoric and Public Address department, discusses Isocrates and rhetoric. And Haley McNamara, a 2015 graduate of the College, talks about her experience at Hillsdale and her work with the National Center on Sexual Exploitation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Anna Swartz, graduate of Founders Classical Academy in Leander (Texas) and soon to be a sophomore at Hillsdale College, talks with host Scot Bertram about the process of writing and defending her senior thesis at Founders.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

David Diener, headmaster at Hillsdale Academy and lecturing professor of education at Hillsdale College, talks with host Scot Bertram about choosing the teaching profession, leading a classical school, and communicating with staff and students.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TOPICS: The social justice endgame, Walt Whitman, & socialism in American history.Host Scot Bertram talks with David Azerrad, assistant professor and research fellow at Hillsdale in D.C., about his recent essay on the social justice endgame. Kelly Scott Franklin, from Hillsdale's English department, introduces us to Walt Whitman. And we hear excerpts from a recent lecture on Hillsdale's campus by John Steele Gordon regarding socialism in American history.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Katrien Langedyk, graduate of Golden View Classical Academy (Colorado) and incoming freshman at Hillsdale College, 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: Standardized testing, vote-by-mail plans, classic children's literature, & returning to teach at HillsdaleHost Scot Bertram talks with Hillsdale history professor Paul Rahe about two recent essays on the use of standardized tests in the admissions process. Hans von Spakovsy from the Heritage Foundation discusses the dangers of vote-by-mail proposals. Dan Coupland, from Hillsdale's education department, introduces us to a new online course covering classic children's literature. And Matt Gaetano tells us what it's like to attend Hillsdale and then return as a professor.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Elizabeth Hughes, a former student at Founder's Classical Academy of Leander (Texas) and now sophomore at Hillsdale College, joins host Scot Bertram to give a student's perspective on the senior thesis process.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Kathleen O'Toole, assistant provost for K-12 education at Hillsdale College, overseeing the College's K-12 efforts, including the Barney Charter School Initiative, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss the new BCSI Master and Lead Teacher Program.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TOPICS: The coronavirus and the Constitution, "Above The Law The Inside Story of How the Justice Department Tried to Subvert President Trump," and Walker PercyHost Scot Bertram shares portions of a conversation among Hillsdale politics professors regarding the coronavirus and the Constitution. Featured are Kevin Portteus, Adam Carrington, & Thomas West. Former Acting Attorney General of the United States Matthew Whitaker takes us through his new book, "Above the Law: The Inside Story of How the Justice Department Tried to Subvert President Trump". And Hillsdale English professor David Whalen introduces us to American writer Walker Percy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michael Nikkila, high school teacher at Hillsdale Academy (Michigan), joins host Scot Bertram to discuss what it's been like to teach high school students remotely and what tips he has for other educators.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Deanna Ducher, high school teacher at Hillsdale Academy (Michigan), joins host Scot Bertram to discuss how to preserve the classical approach in distance learning and how to make stories come alive across the digital divide.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TOPICS: The ramifications of economic shutdown, defending the Electoral College, and a visit to Netherlands American CemeteryHost Scot Bertram shares a conversation between Hillsdale president Dr. Larry Arnn and Brian Wesbury, chief economist at First Trust Advisors, about the ramifications of economic shutdown. Trent England joins the show to discuss his new book WHY WE MUST DEFEND THE ELECTORAL COLLEGE. And on Memorial Day weekend, Tom Conner, former professor of history at Hillsdale, takes us on a tour of Netherlands American Cemetery.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Carie Brown, kindergarten at Hillsdale Academy (Michigan), joins host Scot Bertram to discuss what it's been like to teach her students remotely during the pandemic and what tips he has for other educators.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Matthew Spalding joins Hugh Hewitt to discuss Attorney General Barr and the Justice Department.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sarah Caucutt, a third grade teacher at Golden View Classical Academy (Golden, CO), talks with host Scot Bertram about tips and advice to adapt to distance learning.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TOPICS: China and the Coronavirus, Andrew Klavan's THE NIGHTMARE FEAST, Jane Austen's PERSUASION, and working in political communications.Host Scot Bertram shares a portion of a conversation between Hillsdale president Dr. Larry Arnn and U.S. Senator Tom Cotton regarding China and the coronavirus. Andrew Klavan talks about his latest book and conservatives in entertainment. Lorraine Murphy concludes her series of the novels of Jane Austen as we talk PERSUASION. And Ian Fury '15 joins the show to discuss his role in political communications and the impact Hillsdale is having in D.C.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Kathleen O'Toole, assistant provost for K-12 education at Hillsdale College, overseeing the College's K-12 efforts, including the Barney Charter School Initiative, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss National Charter Schools Week and what charter schools are all about.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TOPICS: National Charter School Week, China and COVID-19, & research taking place on Hillsdale's campusHost Scot Bertram talks with Kathleen O'Toole, Assistant Provost for K-12 Education at Hillsdale College, about National Charter School Week and what the Barney Charter School Initiative is all about. Marion Smith, executive director of the Victims of Communism Memorial Foundation discusses China and COVID-19. And Timothy Dolch, from Hillsdale's physics department, introduces us to research taking place here on the College's campus.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Caros, headmaster at Founder's Classical Academy of Lewisville (Texas), joins host Scot Bertram to discuss ways to recognize and honor teachers, encouraging educators in their first year, and explains why teachers are so important.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TOPICS: Civics education, the downfall of the New York Times, & pressures on small, rural hospitals due to COVID-19 restrictions.Host Scot Bertram talks with Khalil Habib, associate professor of politics at Hillsdale, about the need for civics education in our high schools. Michael Goodwin, chief political columnist at the New York post and Fox News/Fox Business contributor, explains the downfall of the New York Times. And Jeremiah J. Hodshire, vice president and COO of Hillsdale Hospital (Hillsdale '99), explains the economic pressures put upon small, rural hospitals due to COVID-19 restrictions put in place by various Governors.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Naomi Schaefer Riley, a senior fellow at the Independent Women’s Forum and a resident fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, talks with host Scot Bertram about the kind of rules and routine that make children comfortable and that afford parents some degree of sanity.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TOPICS: THE CASE FOR TRUMP now in paperback, Yves Simon on education, and Michigan's executive ordersHost Scot Bertram talks with Victor Davis Hanson about the paperback release of his book, THE CASE FOR TRUMP. Hillsdale's Ben Beier discusses Yves Simon and his thoughts on education. And Robert Norton walks us through a recent op-ed on the executive orders put in place by Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Larry P. Arnn joins Hugh Hewitt to discuss the Iowa, the State of the Union, and President Trump's Impeachment Acquittal.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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

Dean Matthew Spalding joins Hugh Hewitt to discuss the Coronavirus and the Constitution.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Larry P. Arnn and Dr. Donald Westblade join Hugh Hewitt to discuss the Prophets.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Larry P. Arnn joins Hugh Hewitt to discuss Moses.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Larry P. Arnn and Dr. Jordan J. Wales join Hugh Hewitt to discuss David.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TOPICS: The left's push to ban fracking, the European model of socialism, THE CREATION OF ADAM, and teaching science at homeHost Scot Bertram talks with Hillsdale economics professor Gary Wolfram about the consequences of a potential ban on fracking in the U.S. Christopher Caldwell, senior fellow with the Claremont Institute, teaches us about the European model of socialism. Barbara Bushey, from Hillsdale's art department, gives us details on THE CREATION OF ADAM. And Becky Holland, from the Barney Charter School Initiative, returns to help us teach science at home.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.