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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.

Becky Holland, director of curriculum and instruction for the Barney Charter School Initiative, talks with host Scot Bertram about learning at home in the age of COVID-19.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TOPICS: Right To Work laws, Gen. Douglas MacArthur, Ernest Hemingway, & teaching classical education at homeHost Scot Bertram talks with Charles Steele, from Hillsdale's economics department, about the fight over Right to Work laws in the U.S. Arthur Herman, senior fellow at the Hoover Institute, digs into the life of Gen. Douglas MacArthur. Hillsdale English professor Ben Whalen talks about Ernest Hemingway. And Becky Holland from Hillsdale's Barney Charter School Initiative helps with tips for classical education teaching at home.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michael Berndt, academic dean at Founders Classical Academy of Leander (Texas) talks with host Scot Bertram about the process of transferring a classical education to an online setting.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TOPICS: The history of Major League Baseball, AMERICA'S REVOLUTIONARY MIND, Thomas Aquinas, & a 1983 alum of Hillsdale College.Host Scot Bertram talks with Hillsdale's Paul Moreno about the history of Major League Baseball. C. Bradley Thompson walks us through his new book AMERICA'S REVOLUTIONARY MIND: A MORAL HISTORY OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION AND THE DECLARATION THAT DEFINED IT. Lee Cole, from Hillsdale's philosophy department introduces us to Thomas Aquinas. And the Rev. Dawn Steglemann, Hillsdale Class of '83, tells us about her journey after graduation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joy Pullmann, Hillsdale graduate and executive editor of The Federalist, talks with host Scot Bertram about 14 strategies for working from home with children without endless screen time.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TOPICS: Special three-week session of Hillsdale's online U.S. history course, CONVICTION MACHINE, & tips and advice for both parents and teachers working with students at homeHost Scot Bertram talks with Hillsdale's director of online learning Kyle Murnen about a special three-week session of Hillsdale's online U.S. history course, Sidney Powell walks us through her new book, CONVICTION MACHINE. And Kathleen O'Toole, assistant provost for K-12 education at Hillsdale, provides some tips and advice for both parents and teachers working with students who now find themselves at home.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike Roberts, assistant headmaster and athletic director at Hillsdale Academy (Hillsdale, MI), talks with host Scot Bertram about developing and sustaining an athletic program, how to measure success in athletics, and the role parents play in supporting students taking part in sports.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TOPICS: Patriotism as a virtue, MAKING HATE PAY and the SPLC, learning a foreign language, and the rhetoric of George SatayanaHost Scot Bertram talks with Matt Mehan of Hillsdale in D.C. about the idea of patriotism as a virtue. Hillsdale alum Tyler O'Neil tells us about his new book MAKING HATE PAY: THE CORRUPTION OF THE SOUTHERN POVERTY LAW CENTER. Fred Yaniga, from Hillsdale's German department, explains why young students should learn a foreign language. And Brita Stoneman, from Hillsdale's Rhetoric & Public Address department, introduces us to George Santayana.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Susan Provenza, headmaster of Northwest Arkansas Classical Academy in Bentonville, Arkansas, talks with host Scot Bertram about parental involvement in education, the relationship between knowledge and deed when it comes to education, and her most important responsibilities as headmaster.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TOPICS: The presidential nominating process, U.S. foreign policy, RNA, and the 2012 Hillsdale College commencement addressHost Scot Bertram talks with Adam Carrington from Hillsdale's politics department about the way we nominate our candidates for President. Ret. Major General Melvin Spiese discusses U.S. foreign policy and external threats. Chris Hamilton from Hillsdale's chemistry department teaches us about RNA. And we hear excerpts from the 2012 Hillsdale College commencement address given by the late Sir Roger Scruton.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Matthew Mehan, director of academic programs and Worsham Teaching Fellow at Hillsdale in D.C., talks with host Scot Bertram about ways to appreciate poetry, his recent book, Mr. Mehan's Mildly Amusing Mythical Mammals, and the connection between poetry and music.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TOPICS; The rise of socialism, America's history with the gun, Jane Austen's EMMA, and Hillsdale's Barney Charter School InitiativeHost Scot Bertram talks with David Azzerad, assistant professor of government and research fellow at Hillsdale in D.C., about the apparent rise of support for socialism in the U.S. David Harsanyi takes us through his recent book FIRST FREEDOM: A RIDE THROUGH AMERICA'S HISTORY WITH THE GUN. With EMMA now in theatres, Hillsdale's Lorraine Murphy tells us about the Jane Austen novel. And Kathleen O'Toole, assistant provost for K-12 education at Hillsdale, shares the success of the Barney Charter School Initiative.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Conventional wisdom about careers says "do what you love and you'll never work a day in your life." Katherine Brunk, an analyst at the civil engineering firm Kimley-Horn, takes that to another level. Listen to this week's episode to learn how she took her liberal arts degree and made the ultimate pivot from marketing to civil engineering.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michael Berndt, high school science and literature teacher at Founders Classical Academy of Leander (Leander, TX), talks with host Scot Bertram about the reasons we study science, teaching science in a classical school, and the challenges that come with studying science according to the STEM methodology.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Larry P. Arnn, Dr. Wilfred M. McCay, and Kyle Murnen join Hugh Hewitt to discuss Dr. McClay's new textbook "The Land of Hope" and the great American story it tells.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Larry P. Arnn, Dr. Wilfred M. McCay, and Kyle Murnen join Hugh Hewitt to discuss Dr. McClay's new textbook "The Land of Hope" and the great American story it tells.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Topics: The birth of modern journalism, PROPERTY AND THE PURSUIT OF HAPPINESS, the Counter-Reformation, and an award-winning economics gameHost Scot Bertram talks with John J. Miller, director of Hillsdale's Dow Journalism program, about the media and the birth of modern journalism. Edward Erler tells us about his recent book, PROPERTY AND THE PURSUIT OF HAPPINESS. Hillsdale's Matt Gaetano describes what happened around the Counter-Reformation. And Michael Clark, from Hillsdale's economics department, gives us details on an award-winning econ game he has created.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

PG Grzesiak, instructional coach for physical education with the Barney Charter School Initiative, talks with host Scot Bertram about what classical physical education looks like, teaching students to be gracious in defeat, and how physical activity helps the mind.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Topics: Impeachment, the Democratic primary, and media malpractice. Big Tech's war on conservatives, and Shakespeare's AS YOU LIKE IT.Host Scot Bertram talks with Hillsdale senior journalism fellow Mollie Hemingway about impeachment, the Democratic primary, and media malpractice. Peter Hasson discusses his new book THE MANIPULATORS, covering Big Tech's war on conservatives. And Ben Whalen, from Hillsdale's English department, takes us through Shakespeare's AS YOU LIKE IT.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Deciding whether or not to attend graduate school is a complicated process. Michael Giles, a Political Science Ph.D. candidate at Michigan State, reveals 3 factors you should consider before applying to a graduate program. If you’re considering grad school, have an interest in political science, or just want to learn more about the grad school world, this episode is for you.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jordan Adams, associate director of instructional resources with the Barney Charter School Initiative, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss the seventh reason we teach history: to enjoy it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Larry P. Arnn and Dr. Mark Blitz join Hugh Hewitt to discuss Confucius.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Robert Garrow, principal of Golden View Classical Academy in Golden, Colorado talks with host Scot Bertram about finding the right school fit, promoting a positive school culture, and preparing for the first year of teaching.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Larry P. Arnn, Kyle Murnen, and Dr. Wilfred M. McClay join Hugh Hewitt to discuss Dr. McClay's new textbook "The Land of Hope" and the great American story it tells.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Topics: The coronavirus, single-payer health care and Medicare For All, diagramming a sentence, & LAND OF HOPE.Scot Bertram talks with Hillsdale associate professor of biology Silas Johnson about what we need to know regarding the coronavirus. Sally Pipes joins the show to discuss her new book on Medicare for All, FALSE PREMISE, FALSE PROMISE. Hillsdale's Dan Coupland explains why students should know how to diagram a sentence. And he hear excerpts from a recent Kirby Center lecture by Wilfred McClay, who also teaches a new Hillsdale online course.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.