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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.

Dr. Larry P. Arnn joins Hugh Hewitt to resume the impeachment discussion.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Larry P. Arnn and Professor of History Dave Stewart join Hugh Hewitt to discuss the history of China.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Storytelling is a powerful tool that anyone can use to inspire, persuade, and mobilize. Maggy Smith is a senior associate at the Heritage Foundation, a D.C. based conservative nonprofit, with an inspiring story of her own. Maggy’s career began as a freelance graphic designer but it wasn’t long before she established herself as a leader in business development at the Heritage Foundation. Want to know how she used storytelling to do it? Tune in to this episode to find out.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 sixth reason we teach history: to be happy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oscar Ortiz, headmaster at Founders Classical Academy of Schertz in Texas talks with host Scot Bertram about determining whether teaching is the right profession for you, what helped shape him as an educator, and leading teachers and students toward the same goal.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Topics: The Iowa Caucus, CREATED EQUAL: CLARENCE THOMAS IN HIS OWN WORDS, & "Rappaccini's Daughter" by Nathaniel HawthorneScot Bertram talks with Adam Carrington, assistant professor of politics at Hillsdale, about the Iowa Caucus and what it means in the race for the Democratic nomination. Michael Pack, producer/director of CREATED EQUAL: CLARENCE THOMAS IN HIS OWN WORDS talks about the new film. And Kelly Scott Franklin, from Hillsdale's English department, tells us about "Rappaccini's Daughter," the short story by Nathaniel Hawthorne.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Larry P. Arnn joins Hugh Hewitt to discuss the next fifty years of U.S.-China relations.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Navigating the professional world while staying true to your passions is a real challenge. John Duffy, a financial technologies analyst at Grant Street Group, shares his insights on how recent graduates can unlock their productivity and leverage business communication and professional networking skills to excel in their careers. If you want to hear some great career advice this podcast 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 fifth reason we teach history: to cultivate a moral imagination.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Topics: Progressives' rejection of the founding, AMERICAN SECESSION, early Christianity, and Hillsdale's online learning.Scot Bertram talks with Ronald Prestritto, Dean of the Graduate School, Professor of Politics, Charles and Lucia Shipley Chair in the American Constitution at Hillsdale, about progressives' rejection of the founding. F. H. Buckley gives us details on his new book, AMERICAN SECESSION. Korey Maas, from Hillsdale's history department, speaks on early Christianity. And Kyle Murnen, director of online learning at Hillsdale, tell us about a re-designed website and future courses.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 fourth reason we teach history: to honor our ancestors and conserve our heritage.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Matthew Spalding joins Hugh Hewitt to discuss President Trump and the impeachment trial.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Steve Lambert, principal at Treasure Valley Classical Academy in Fruitland, Idaho, talks with host Scot Bertram about how parents can support the work of teachers in the classroom, how to recognize and honor teachers, and the importance of a school having a clear mission.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 how a teacher can prepare for the first year on the job, how to manage the ebb and flow of a school year, and how parents can support a teacher's work in the classroom.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Topics: Findings from the International Space Station, THE AGE OF ENTITLEMENT: AMERICA SINCE THE '60S, & the impact of portable wealth on the Greek world.Scot Bertram talks with Hillsdale assistant professor of physics Timothy Dolch about some interesting findings from the ISS. Christopher Caldwell speaks with us about his new book, THE AGE OF ENTTITLEMENT: AMERICA SINCE THE '60S. And Ken Calvert, from Hillsdale's history department, describes how portable wealth transformed the Greek world.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 third reason we teach history: to understand human nature.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stephen Shipp, headmaster at Seven Oaks Classical School in Ellettsville, Indiana, talk with host Scot Bertram about promoting a positive school culture, appreciating teachers, and preparing educators for the classroom.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hugh Hewitt and Dr. Larry Arnn talk about the competition between world powers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Topics: America's first experiment with socialism, the Venezuela model of socialsm, Jane Austen's EMMA, and liberal arts students in the military.Scot Bertram talks with Hillsdale professor emeritus Burt Folsom about America's first experiment with socialism. James Carafano of Heritage tells us about the Venezuelan model of socialism. Lorraine Murphy, from Hillsdale's English department, returns to discuss Jane Austen's EMMA. And Jeffery Rogers, associate dean of men at Hillsdale, explains why we need more liberal arts students in the miltary.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 second reason we teach history: to be culturally literate.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lyndsey Rariden, kindergarten teacher and K-2 lead teacher at Founders Classical Academy of Leander (Leander, TX), joins host Scot Bertram to talk about setting goals for kindergarten students, introducing reading and phonics skills, and the importance of literacy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Topics: Baumol's Cost Disease, small-town America, Aristotle's PHYSICS, and starting a businessScot Bertram talks with Hillsdale associate Professor of Economics Charles Steele about the merits of Baumol's Cost Disease. Tim Carney discusses his recent Washington Examiner cover story on small-town America. Lee Cole, from Hillsdale's philosophy department briefs us on Aristotle's PHYSICS. And Kevin Meyers, a Hillsdale graduate, tells us about starting his business, Lucy Darling.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 first reason we teach history: to have contextual knowledge.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sarah Kiesewetter, fifth grade teacher at Golden View Classical Academy in Golden, Colorado speaks with host Scot Bertram about about her experiences with classical education as a high school student, college student, teacher, and mother.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Topics: Why Congress doesn't work, HOW AMERICA'S POLITICAL PARTIES CHANGE (AND HOW THEY DON'T), and the Trinity.Scot Bertram talks with Hillsdale Professor of Politics Kevin Portteus about "Congress: How It Worked and Why It Doesn't". Michael Barone of AEI and the Washington Examiner joins the show to discuss his latest book HOW AMERICA'S POLITICAL PARTIES CHANGE (AND HOW THEY DON'T). And as Christmas approaches, Jordan Wales, from Hillsdale's theology department, explains the Trinity.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.