Show overview
The Larry Arnn Show has been publishing since 2023, and across the 3 years since has built a catalogue of 28 episodes. That works out to roughly 25 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a roughly quarterly cadence.
Episodes typically run thirty-five to sixty minutes — most land between 53 min and 1h 2m — and the run-time is fairly consistent across the catalogue. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-US-language Education show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 1 weeks ago, with 4 episodes already out so far this year. The busiest year was 2024, with 11 episodes published. Published by Hillsdale College.
From the publisher
Larry P. Arnn, President of Hillsdale College, sits down with guests of the College to talk about topics of enduring relevance.
Latest Episodes
View all 28 episodesMollie Hemingway: Elections, Justice Alito, and the Future of the Supreme Court
Rabbi Meir Soloveichik: Is America Losing its Soul?
Charles Kesler: Can We Save the Republic?
In this episode of The Larry Arnn Show, Hillsdale College President Larry P. Arnn interviews Charles R. Kesler, editor of the Claremont Review of Books and professor of government at Claremont McKenna College. The two discuss what we can learn from Cicero, the life and work of William F. Buckley Jr., and what the Trump presidency means for the future of the United States of America. This interview was conducted on February 2nd, 2026. Discover more at podcast.hillsdale.edu.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jared Veldheer: From Hillsdale College to the NFL
In this episode of The Larry Arnn Show, Hillsdale College President Larry P. Arnn interviews Jared Veldheer, Hillsdale College graduate and former NFL star. The two discuss Veldheer's journey from playing football at Hillsdale College to being drafted to the NFL, his many ventures as an entrepreneur, and his time as a contestant on the current season of Gordon Ramsay's reality cooking show Next Level Chef. This interview was conducted on January 27, 2026. Discover more at podcast.hillsdale.edu.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Linda McMahon: Ending Washington’s Grip on Education
In this episode of The Larry Arnn Show, Hillsdale College President Larry P. Arnn interviews Linda McMahon, United States Secretary of Education. The two discuss dismantling the Department of Education, returning education to the states, and the importance of school choice. This interview was conducted on September 7, 2025. Discover more at podcast.hillsdale.edu.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Kevin DeYoung: Covenant and the American Founding
In Part Three of a four-episode series, “The Clerics: Christianity in America,” Hillsdale College President Larry P. Arnn interviews Kevin DeYoung, author, professor, and pastor at Christ Covenant Church. The two discuss the covenant theology and the Reformed doctrine of predestination. This interview was conducted on April 7th, 2025. Discover more at podcast.hillsdale.edu.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tunku Varadarajan: India and the Fate of Western Civilization
In this episode of The Larry Arnn Show, Hillsdale College President Larry P. Arnn interviews Tunku Varadarajan, writer and contributor at The Wall Street Journal. The two discuss the consequences of immigration, the history of India, and the future of the West. This interview was conducted on April 2, 2025. Discover more at podcast.hillsdale.edu.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Michael Knowles: Gen Z and the Future of Politics
In this episode of The Larry Arnn Show, Hillsdale College President Larry P. Arnn interviews Michael J. Knowles, political commentator and host of The Michael Knowles Show. The two discuss the existence of God, acting, and the future of American politics. This interview was conducted on April 28th, 2025. Discover more at podcast.hillsdale.edu.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Bishop Robert Barron: Christianity and the Power of Reason
In Part Two of a four-episode series, “The Clerics: Christianity in America,” Hillsdale College President Larry P. Arnn interviews Bishop Robert Barron, bishop of the Diocese of Winona–Rochester and founder of Word on Fire Catholic Ministries. The two discuss Aristotelian metaphysics, the relationship between faith and politics, the American founding, and the future of Word on Fire. This interview was conducted on March 20, 2025. Discover more at podcast.hillsdale.edu.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Michael Ward: Why Objective Truth Still Matters
In this episode of The Larry Arnn Show, Hillsdale College President Larry P. Arnn interviews Michael Ward, C.S. Lewis scholar and theologian. The two discuss the nature of truth, the legacy of C.S. Lewis's The Abolition of Man, and Ward's new book After Humanity: A Guide to C.S. Lewis’s The Abolition of Man. This interview was conducted on September 11th, 2024. Discover more at podcast.hillsdale.edu.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Erik Prince: The Future of Dynamic Warfare
In this episode of The Larry Arnn Show, Hillsdale College President Larry P. Arnn interviews Erik Prince, businessman, former U.S. Navy SEAL officer, and founder of Blackwater. The two discuss Prince’s career, strategic failures in the wars in Gaza and Ukraine, and how the United States military can prepare for the wars of tomorrow. You can find Prince’s Unplugged Phone here. This interview was conducted on February 2, 2025. Discover more at podcast.hillsdale.edu.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sabin Howard: The Intricate Relationship Between Art, Architecture, and the Human Experience
In this episode of The Larry Arnn Show, Hillsdale College President Larry P. Arnn interviews Sabin Howard, artist and sculptor of the new World War I memorial in Washington, D.C., and Julio Suarez, chairman and associate professor of art at Hillsdale College. The three discuss the power of representational art, whether hard work or artistic talent is more valuable, and how art should tell a story. This interview was conducted on October 4, 2024. Discover more at podcast.hillsdale.edu.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Katherine Carter: Churchill's Citadel
In this episode of The Larry Arnn Show, Hillsdale College President Larry P. Arnn interviews Katherine Carter, the curator and historian who has managed the house and collections at Chartwell, Winston Churchill’s country home. The two discuss how Churchill came in possession of Chartwell, the famous visitors to Chartwell in the years leading up to World War II, and the new book Churchill’s Citadel: Chartwell and the Gatherings Before the Storm. This interview was conducted on November 11, 2024. Discover more at podcast.hillsdale.edu.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Andrew Roberts: Defending Churchill's Legacy
In this episode of The Larry Arnn Show, Hillsdale College President Larry P. Arnn interviews historian, journalist, and member of the House of Lords Andrew Roberts. The two discuss recent attacks against the legacy of Winston Churchill, the rise of isolationism in American politics, and the importance of the House of Lords in the British political system. This interview was conducted on October 24, 2024. Discover more at podcast.hillsdale.edu.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Kevin Roberts: A Plan for America
In this episode of The Larry Arnn Show, Hillsdale College President Larry P. Arnn interviews Heritage Foundation and Heritage Action for America president Kevin Roberts. The two discuss Roberts’ decision to move from the world of education to politics, the Heritage Foundation’s plans to save America’s institutions, and the ever-growing bureaucratic state. This interview was conducted on October 23, 2024. Discover more at podcast.hillsdale.edu.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dean Koontz: The Novel and the Nature of Evil
In this episode of The Larry Arnn Show, Hillsdale College President Larry P. Arnn interviews best-selling author Dean Koontz. The two discuss Koontz's greatest influences, the future of government surveillance, and the difficulty of creating villains who resonate. This interview was conducted on August 20, 2024. Discover more at podcast.hillsdale.edu.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Kevin Majeres: Work and Human Flourishing
In this episode of The Larry Arnn Show, Hillsdale College President Larry P. Arnn interviews cognitive-behavioral psychiatrist and host of the Optimal Work podcast Dr. Kevin Majeres. The two discuss his lifelong fascination with the work of Thomas Aquinas, the field of cognitive-behavioral therapy, and the nature of the soul. Learn more about Dr. Majeres’ work at his website optimalwork.com This interview was conducted on June 20, 2024. Discover more at podcast.hillsdale.edu.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Lady Esther Gilbert: The Life and Work of Sir Martin Gilbert
In this episode of The Larry Arnn Show, Hillsdale College President Larry P. Arnn interviews historian and Holocaust scholar Lady Esther Gilbert. The two discuss her childhood as a Jew in rural America, the widespread student demonstrations against Israel, and the life and work of her late husband, historian Sir Martin Gilbert. Visit her website and learn more about the work of Sir Martin Gilbert here: https://www.martingilbert.com/ This interview was conducted on June 3rd, 2024. Discover more at podcast.hillsdale.edu.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Bishop Julian Dobbs: Bold Christianity in a Secular World
In Part One of a four-episode series on The Larry Arnn Show, “The Clerics: Christianity in America,” Hillsdale College President Larry P. Arnn interviews Bishop Julian Dobbs, the Diocesan Bishop of the Anglican Diocese of the Living Word. The two discuss the history of Anglicanism, the role of Christianity in the United States, living as a bold Christian, and the importance of religious freedom. This interview was conducted on June 5th, 2024. Discover more at podcast.hillsdale.edu.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Allen C. Guelzo: Abraham Lincoln's Vision of Democracy
In this episode of The Larry Arnn Show, Hillsdale College President Larry P. Arnn interviews historian and Lincoln scholar Allen C. Guelzo. The two discuss Guelzo’s new book, Our Ancient Faith: Lincoln, Democracy, and the American Experiment, Lincoln’s vision of political economy, and various examples of Lincoln’s shrewdness as a statesman. Purchase Our Ancient Faith here: hillsdale.edu/podcast This interview was conducted on April 15th, 2024. Discover more at podcast.hillsdale.edu.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.