The Radio Free Hillsdale Hour

TOPICS: The hidden costs of electric cars, the life of Gen. Douglas MacArthur, & Protestantism in AmericaHost Scot Bertram talks with Robert Norton, Vice President and General Counsel of Hillsdale College and former Assistant General Counsel at Mercedes/Chrysler, about the hidden costs of electric vehicles. Arthur Herman, historian and senior fellow at the Hudson Institute, discusses the life of Gen. Douglas MacArthur, And D.G. Hart, Distinguished Associate Professor of History at Hillsdale, tells us what Americanization has done to Protestantism.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TOPICS: Political journalism and bias, discovering the wisdom of tradition in an age of chaos, and a look at the concept of definitionHost Scot Bertram talks with Mollie Hemingway, Senior Journalism Fellow at Hillsdale College, Senior Editor at The Federalist & Fox News Contributor, about some recent controversies regarding media coverage and how we should consider stories as we read them. Sohrab Ahmari, op-ed editor of the New York Post and a columnist for First Things, joins us to discuss his recent book, THE UNBROKEN THREAD. And Benjamin Beier, from Hillsdale's education department, is back for his occasional series on the concept of definition.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TOPICS: The rise and legacy of American progressivism, a great moment in The Odyssey, & a Hillsdale alumnus spotlightHost Scot Bertram talks with Ronald J. Pestritto, Dean of the Graduate School, Professor of Politics, and Charles and Lucia Shipley Chair in the American Constitution at Hillsdale College, about his new book AMERICA TRANSFORMED. Kelly Scott Franklin, from Hillsdale's English department, returns for his series of Great Moments in the Great Books, this time turning to THE ODYSSEY. And Elliot Gaiser '12 talks about his time at Hillsdale and his legal career.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TOPICS: Keynesian economics, a new biography of Thomas Sowell, and liberal educationHost Scot Bertram talks with Charles Steele, Chairman of Economics, Business, and Accounting and Associate Professor of Economics at Hillsdale College about John Maynard Keynes and Keynesian economics. Jason Riley dives into MAVERICK, his new biography of one of America's most influential conservative thinkers, Thomas Sowell. And David Whalen, Associate Vice President for Curriculum and Professor of English at Hillsdale, outlines what we mean by a "liberal education."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TOPICS: The 1776 Commission reconvenes, how the Apollo 1 tragedy helped put the U.S. on the moon, and a tour of Normandy American CemeteryHost Scot Bertram shares excerpts of a conversation among Dr. Larry Arnn, chairman of The 1776 Commission, Dr. Matthew Spalding, vice president of The 1776 Commission, and Dr. Carol Swain, vice chair of The 1776 Commission following a reconvening earlier this week of committee members. Ryan S. Walters discusses his new book APOLLO 1: THE TRAGEDY THAT PUT US ON THE MOON. And on this Memorial Day weekend, Dr. Tom Conner, former professor of history at Hillsdale College, takes us on a tour of Normandy American Cemetery.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On May 24, 2021, The 1776 Commission met at Hillsdale College’s Washington, D.C. campus to discuss civic education curricula, state civic education reform efforts, pending federal legislation and executive actions, and future activity of the Commission. Following the meeting, Dr. Matthew Spalding, executive director of The 1776 Commission, Dr. Larry Arnn, chairman of The 1776 Commission, and Dr. Carol Swain, vice chairman of The 1776 Commission recorded this update to share with America.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TOPICS: New online course on Dante's DIVINE COMEDY, the Colorado baker whose case made it to the U.S. Supreme Court, raising chickens, and politics in HollywoodHost Scot Bertram talks with Stephen Smith, Dean of Humanities, Temple Family Chair in English Literature, and Professor of English at Hillsdale, who also serves as your instructor for the College's new online course on Dante's DIVINE COMEDY. Jack Phillips, the Colorado baker whose case made it to the U.S. Supreme Court, discusses his new book, THE COST OF MY FAITH. Christopher Heckel, Assistant Professor of Biology at Hillsdale, talks about raising chickens and living off the land. And we hear excerpts from a lecture given by actor/director Nick Searcy at a Hillsdale NLS event on "Politics In Hollywood"See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TOPICS: Good poetics and good politics, the details of HR1, and Robert BrowningHost Scot Bertram talks with Matthew Mehan, Director of Academic Programs for Hillsdale in D.C. and Assistant Professor of Government, about the importance of good poetics to good politics. Hans von Spakovsky, senior legal fellow at the Heritage Foundation, describes the dangerous details inside HR1, the election reform bill now being discussed in the U.S. Senate. And Dwight Lindley, Associate Professor of English at Hillsdale, returns for his occasional series on Victorian poetry, this time profiling Robert Browning.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TOPICS: "50 Years of Reparations," THE EMPEROR'S SWORD, math as part of a liberal arts education, and Elizebeth Smith FriedmanHost Scot Bertram talks with Paul Moreno, William and Berniece Grewcock Chair in Constitutional History, Professor of History, & Dean of Social Sciences at Hillsdale, about his recent essay at RealClearPolicy, "50 Years of Reparations". Andrew Klavan returns to discuss the finale of his ANOTHER KINGDOM trilogy of books, THE EMPEROR'S SWORD. Tom Treloar, Chairman and Professor of Mathematics, tells us about the role of math in a liberal arts education. And Regan Meyer '21 takes us into the story of another Hillsdale grad, famed codebreaker Elizebeth Smith Friedman.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TOPICS: Christianity in politics, the autobiography of Calvin Coolidge, the Humanist movement, & slanted journalismHost Scot Bertram talks with John Grant, Associate Professor and Chairman of Politics at Hillsdale, about Christianity in politics. Amity Shlaes, Chair of the Coolidge Foundation, discusses the new edition of THE AUTOBIOGRAPHY OF CALVIN COOLIDGE. Matthew Gaetano, Associate Professor of History at Hillsdale, gives us a sketch of the Humanist movement. And we hear excerpts of a Hillsdale lecture given by Sharyl Attkisson, host of "Full Measure," about slanted journalism.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TOPICS: Civic and moral virtues, religious liberty in crisis, and AESOP'S FABLESHost Scot Bertram talks with Will Morrisey, Professor Emeritus of Politics at Hillsdale College, about his recent essay titled "Civic and Moral Virtues, the American Way". Ken Starr discusses his new book, RELIGIOUS LIBERTY IN CRISIS: EXERCISING YOUR FAITH IN AN AGE OF UNCERTAINTY. And Dan Coupland, Professor and Chairman of the Education Department at Hillsdale College, walks us through AESOP'S FABLES.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TOPICS: Reagan, the Great Communicator, identity politics and other afflictions of our time, & a continuing discussion of definitionHost Scot Bertram talks with John J. Miller, head of the Hillsdale College Dow Journalism Program, about Ronald Reagan as "The Great Communicator" and his career in media. Joshua Mitchell, professor of political theory at Georgetown University, joins us to discuss his latest book, "American Awakening: Identity Politics and Other Afflictions of Our Time". And Benjamin Beier, Associate Professor of Education at Hillsdale, continues his occasional series on the show discussing the concept of definition.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TOPICS: Churchill's "Iron Curtain" speech, the root causes of violent protests in the U.S., and "true crime" documentariesHost Scot Bertram talks with Larry Arnn, President of Hillsdale College, about the 75th anniversary of Winston Churchill's "Iron Curtain" speech. Mary Eberstadt discusses her essay, "The Fury of the Fatherless," looking at the root causes of some of the violent protests across the country. And Ethan Stoneman, Assistant Professor of Rhetoric and Public Address, talks about the societal impact of "true crime" documentaries.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TOPICS: How baseball became big, why the Green New Deal is even worse than you think, Westward Expansion in America, & a Hillsdale alum shares his insightsHost Scot Bertram talks with Paul Moreno, a huge baseball fan who also serves as William and Berniece Grewcock Chair in Constitutional History, Professor of History, & Dean of Social Sciences at Hillsdale, about how baseball became big business in America. Author Marc Morano discusses his new book, "Green Fraud: Why the Green New Deal Is Even Worse Than You Think". Hillsdale history professor Brad Birzer explains Westward Expansion in America. And Hillsdale alum Devin Foley '01 tells us about his time at the College and what he now does at Charlemagne Institute.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TOPICS: The nanny state, the future or artificial intelligence, the essays of Flannery O'Connor, & the philosophy of luckHost Scot Bertram talks with Paul Rahe, Professor of History & Chair in the Western Heritage at Hillsdale, about the origins of the "nanny state" and attempts to roll it back. Brian Christian, author of THE MOST HUMAN HUMAN discusses the future of artificial intelligence. On the anniversary of her birth, Flannery O'Connor is featured in a conversation with Hillsdale Professor of English Michael Jordan. And Ian Church, Assistant Professor of Philosophy at Hillsdale, talks about the philosophy of luck and a recent book he edited on the topic.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TOPICS: The 1776 Report, political correctness and higher education, and the Hillsdale French Study Abroad programHost Scot Bertram talks with Larry Arnn, President of Hillsdale College & chairman of the 1776 Commission, about the expanded release of the 1776 REPORT and how listeners might find it useful. Williams College Professor of Political Science Darel E. Paul joins us to discuss political correctness and higher education. And Sherri Rose, Chairwoman of French & Associate Professor of French at Hillsdale, tells us all about the French Study Abroad Programs at the College, which she also heads.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TOPICS: Hillsdale's new online mathematics course, Lincoln and "'Anti-Racism," Alfred, Lord Tennyson, & Big Tech and political manipulationHost Scot Bertram talks with Thomas Treloar, Chairman and Professor of Mathematics at Hillsdale, about the College's new online course on mathematics and logic. Ken Masugi, Senior Fellow at the Claremont Institute, discusses his recent essay "The Case Against Slavery and Against 'Anti-Racism'". Dwight Lindley, Associate Professor of English at Hillsdale, returns with his occasional series on Victorian poetry, focusing on Alfred, Lord Tennyson. And we hear excerpts from a recent CCA lecture at Hillsdale College from Robert Epstein, titled "Big Tech and Political Manipulation".See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TOPICS: The legacy of Rush Limbaugh, leaving Seattle for Texas, and John Henry NewmanHost Scot Bertram talks with James Brandon, Chairman and Professor of Theatre at Hillsdale College, about the legacy left by the late Rush Limbaugh. Long-time Seattle talk radio host Kirby Wilbur discusses his decision to retire and move from the Pacific Northwest to the state of Texas, And David Whalen, Associate Vice President for Curriculum & Professor of English at Hillsdale, discusses the life and teaching of John Henry Newman.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TOPICS: Challenging claims of “systemic racism,” lowered expectations in education, & Alexander the GreatHost Scot Bertram talks with David Azerrad, Assistant Professor and Research Fellow at Hillsdale College's Van Andel Graduate School of Government, about his recent essay titled, "On the Peculiar Character of American 'Racism'". Ian Rowe, resident fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, discusses the pattern of schools lowering expectations in the name of anti-racism. And Ken Calvert, Professor of Ancient History at Hillsdale, begins a two-part conversation about the life of Alexander the Great.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TOPICS: Frederick Douglass the journalist, the CRISIS OF THE TWO CONSTITUTIONS, & discussing definitionHost Scot Bertram talks with John J. Miller, head of the Hillsdale College Dow Journalism Program, about Frederick Douglass the journalist. Charles Kesler, senior fellow at the Claremont Institute, shares insights from his new book, CRISIS OF THE TWO CONSTITUTIONS: THE RISE, DECLINE, AND RECOVERY OF AMERICAN GREATNESS. And Benjamin Beier, Associate Professor of Education at Hillsdale, begins an occasional series on the show discussing definition.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TOPICS: The statesmanship of Abraham Lincoln, reforming the U.S. Agency for Global Media, & Shakespeare's A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAMHost Scot Bertram talks with Kevin Portteus, Professor of Politics and Director of American Studies at Hillsdale College, about the statesmanship of Abraham Lincoln, on this the 212th anniversary of his birth. Michael Pack, former CEO at the U.S. Agency for Global Media discusses his attempts at reform inside the organization. And Ben Whalen, Associate Professor of English at Hillsdale, takes us inside Shakespeare's A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TOPICS: The 1776 Commission and its report, why literature matters, & what Americanization does to JudaismHost Scot Bertram talks with Matthew Spalding, Executive Director of the President's Advisory 1776 Commission, Vice President of Washington Operations, and Dean of the Van Andel Graduate School of Government, about the Commission and its report. Glenn Arbery, president of Wyoming Catholic College, tells us why literature matters in a liberal arts education. And D.G. Hart, Distinguished Associate Professor of History at Hillsdale, explains what Americanization has done to Judaism.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TOPICS: Federalist 51 & the separation of powers, LAST STANDS: WHY MEN FIGHT WHEN ALL IS LOST, Victorian poetry, and climate predictions for 2020 that went wrongHost Scot Bertram talks with Adam Carrington, Associate Professor of Politics at Hillsdale College, about Federalist 51 and the separation of powers in our Constitution. Michael Walsh joins the show to discuss his recent book LAST STANDS: WHY MEN FIGHT WHEN ALL IS LOST. Hillsdale Associate Professor of English Dwight Lindley begins an occasional series of interviews with an introduction to Victorian poetry. And Hillsdale alum Tyler O'Neil, now at PJ Media, recaps a list of climate predictions for 2020 that went wrongSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TOPICS: Nationalism vs. cosmopolitanism, a response to the 1619 Project, Pico's Oration, and a Hillsdale alum digging for fossilsHost Scot Bertram talks with Khalil Habib, Associate Professor of Politics at Hillsdale, to define nationalism vs. cosmopolitanism. Peter Wood, author of the recent book 1620, provides a critical response to the 1619 Project. Matthew Gaetano, Associate Professor of History at Hillsdale, takes us through Pico's "Oration on the Dignity of Man". And Matthew Hoenig '16 tells us about opportunities in the sciences at the College and what it's like to dig for fossils.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Topics: Roman models for our Founders, BIG TECH TYRANTS, & Act III of KING LEARScot Bertram is joined by Hillsdale professor of ancient history, Ken Calvert, to discuss Roman models of government to which our Founders looked. Floyd Brown, co-author of BIG TECH TYRANTS, outlines how Silicon Valley's practices addict teens, silence speech, and steal your privacy. And Kelly Scott Franklin, Assistant Professor of English at Hillsdale, presents "Great Moments in Great Works," looking at Act III of KING LEAR.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TOPICS: CRISPR technology, a defense of the founding with AMERICA ON TRIAL, and George Frideric Handel.Host Scot Bertram talks with Silas Johnson, Associate Professor of Biology at Hillsdale, about CRISPR technology and what promise it holds in the sciences. Robert R. Reilly provides a defense of the founding with his recent book AMERICA ON TRIAL. And Derek Stauff, Assistant Professor of Music at Hillsdale, tells us about the interesting life of George Frideric Handel.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TOPICS: The Great Reset, sovereignty, nationalism, and the fate of freedom, films of Werner Herzog, and a Hillsdale alum now running the Intercollegiate Studies InstituteNOTE: This is the final episode of 2020. The next new show will be released on 1/8/21.Host Scot Bertram talks with Charles Steele, Chairman of Economics, Business, and Accounting and Associate Professor of Economics at Hillsdale College about the ideas and proponents behind "The Great Reset". Roger Kimball, editor of the new book "Who Rules?", discusses sovereignty, nationalism, and the fate of freedom. Ethan Stoneman, Assistant Professor of Rhetoric and Public Address at Hillsdale College, takes us through the films and themes of Werner Herzog. And Hillsdale alumnus John Burtka '12, the new president of the Intercollegiate Studies Institute tells us about his time at the College and his plans for the organization.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TOPICS: Hillsdale's new online course on civil rights in American history, myths and lesser-known facts about COVID-19, the German philosopher Robert Spaemann, and entrepreneurship in America.Host Scot Bertram talks with Paul Moreno, William and Berniece Grewcock Chair in Constitutional History and Professor of History at Hillsdale, to discuss the College's new online course on civil rights in American history. Dr. Daniel Halperin outlines some myths and lesser-known facts about COVID-19. Lee Cole, Associate Professor of Philosophy at Hillsdale, introduces us to German philosopher Robert Spaemann and tells us what made him so unique. And we hear excerpts from a Hillsdale lecture on entrepreneurship in America given by the late Walter E. Williams.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TOPICS: Election integrity & media meddling, AMERICA'S NEW DESTINY IN SPACE, and the politics of faith during the Cold WarHost Scot Bertram talks with Mollie Hemingway, Senior Journalism Follow at Hillsdale College, about election integrity and media meddling. Glenn Harlan Reynolds discusses his latest book AMERICA'S NEW DESTINY IN SPACE. And Hillsdale history professor Darryl Hart walks us through his research into the politics of faith during the Cold War.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TOPICS: Woke capitalism, LINCOLN AND THE AMERICAN FOUNDING, & Peter PanHost 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 the concept of "woke capitalism" and why it's become so prevalent. Lucas Morel, Professor of Politics and Head of the Politics Department at Washington and Lee University, discuss his recent book, LINCOLN AND THE AMERICAN FOUNDING. And Dedra Birzer, Lecturer of History and Rhetoric at Hillsdale College takes a deep dive into the world of Peter Pan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TOPICS: Election analysis, contemplating a bookless future, and taking a virtual tour of Luxembourg American Cemetery Host Scot Bertram talks with Matthew Spalding, Vice President of Washington Operations and Dean of the Van Andel Graduate School of Government, to get insight about what we should learn from the known results of last week's election. Mark Bauerlein, English professor at Emory University and senior editor of First Things, discusses a recent essay entitled, "Our Bookless Future". And on this Veterans Day week, retired Hillsdale professor of history, Tom Conner, takes us on a virtual tour of Luxembourg American CemeterySee 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.