Guests: Robert Norton, William Inboden, & Brent Cline Host Scot Bertram talks with Robert Norton, Vice President and General Counsel of Hillsdale College and a former top-level legal executive of automakers, about questions that persist regarding the adoption of electric vehicles. William Inboden tells us about his deep look into President Ronald Reagan's foreign policy record in The Peacemaker: Ronald Reagan, the Cold War, and the World on the Brink. And Brent Cline, Associate Professor of English at Hillsdale, returns for a trip through Cormac McCarthy's All the Pretty Horses, the first of his "Border Trilogy."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guests: Victor Davis Hanson, Roger Kimball, & Patrick Whalen Host Scot Bertram talks with Victor Davis Hanson, the Wayne and Marcia Buske Distinguished Fellow in History at Hillsdale College and senior fellow at the Hoover Institution, about lessons learned from the recent midterm election. Roger Kimball, editor and publisher of The New Criterion and publisher of Encounter Books, discusses a new book he edited, Where Next: Western Civilization at the Crossroads. And Patrick Whalen, assistant to the president of Hillsdale College, gives us details on a new (old) model for educating boys. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guests: Wilfred McClay, Nate Hochman, & Dan CouplandHost Scot Bertram talks with Wilfred McClay, Victor Davis Hanson Chair in Classical History and Western Civilization at Hillsdale College, about a recent essay on identity, patriotism, and education. Nate Hochman details his work chronicling the parents’ revolt inside the education sector. And Dan Coupland, Dean of Masters in Classical Education and Professor of Education at Hillsdale, takes us inside his new book, TRIED AND TRUE: A PRIMER ON SOUND PEDAGOGY.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guests: Edward Gutiérrez, John Daniel Davidson, & James BrandonHost Scot Bertram talks with Edward Gutiérrez, Director, Center for Military History and Grand Strategy and Assistant Professor of History at Hillsdale College, about what we can learn from looking back at past conflicts. John Daniel Davidson, senior editor at The Federalist, questions Elon Musk's commitment to free speech at Twitter. And James Brandon, Chairman and Professor of Theatre at Hillsdale, returns to discuss American theatre in the 1800s.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guests: Timothy Dolch, Michael Walsh, John Grant, & Amy Bartol '94Host Scot Bertram talks with Timothy Dolch, Associate Professor of Physics at Hillsdale College, regarding recent hints from Russia about leaving the International Space Station and what that means for the future of space. Michael Walsh joins us to discuss a new book he edited, AGAINST THE GREAT RESET: EIGHTEEN THESE CONTRA THE NEW WORLD ORDER, with contributions from a number of eminent writers and journalists from around the world. John Grant, Associate Professor and Chairman of Politics at Hillsdale, begins a short series on the life and thought of Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn. And Hillsdale graduate Amy Bartol '94 talks about her career as an award-winning author and how Hillsdale helped shape her.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guests: Richard Samuelson, Justin Hart, & Elizabeth SpaldingHost Scot Bertram talks with Richard Samuelson, Associate Professor of Government in Hillsdale College’s Van Andel Graduate School of Statesmanship, chats about his recent essay in the Claremont Review of Books, "The Great Unwokening". Justin Hart debunks myths surrounding the COVID pandemic in his book GONE VIRAL: HOW COVID DROVE THE WORLD INSANE. And Hillsdale grad Elizabeth Spalding '88 tells us about the curation and opening of the Victims of Communism Museum in D.C.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guests: Bradley C. S. Watson, Dennis Prager, & Brent ClineHost Scot Bertram talks with Bradley C. S. Watson, Associate Professor of Government in the Van Andel Graduate School of Government at Hillsdale in D.C., about his recent experience at Saint Vincent College and the moral collapse of higher education. Dennis Prager, national talk show host and founder of Prager U, discusses his new book THE RATIONAL BIBLE: DEUTERONOMY. And Brent Cline, Associate Professor of English at Hillsdale, begins a brief series on American author Cormac McCarthy as McCarthy's first new novels in 16 years are published.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guests: David Azerrad, Christopher Caldwell, & David WhalenHost 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 Hillsdale's new online course, "The Real American Founding: A Conversation". Christopher Caldwell, contributing editor at The Claremont Review of Books, stops by the studio as he visits Hillsdale's campus to deliver a lecture on "Russia and American Foreign Policy Today". And David Whalen, Associate Vice President for Curriculum and Professor of English at Hillsdale, tells us about the works of Beatrix Potter.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guests: Scott Atlas, Ilya Shapiro, & Jared WhiteHost Scot Bertram talks with Scott Atlas, Robert Wesson Senior Fellow in health care policy at the Hoover Institution of Stanford University and a fellow at Hillsdale College's Academy for Science and Freedom, about the Academy's recently released "Statement on the Ethical Principles of Public Health". Ilya Shapiro, senior fellow and director of constitutional studies at the Manhattan Institute, explains his recent essay in the Washington Examiner on the left's attempt to delegitimize the U.S. Supreme Court. And Jared White, Assistant Professor of Spanish at Hillsdale, tells us all about his puppetry troupe, Dragoncillo, and engaging young children in a foreign language.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guests: Paul Moreno, Alexandra DeSanctis, & Kelly Scott FranklinHost Scot Bertram talks with Paul Moreno, Chair in Constitutional History and Professor of History at Hillsdale College, about his new book HOW THE COURT BECAME SUPREME: THE ORIGINS OF AMERICAN JURISTOCRACY. Alexandra DeSanctis, fellow at the Ethics and Public Policy Center and co-author of the recent book TEARING US APART, provides an overview of the pro-life movement in the aftermath of the Dobbs opinion. And Kelly Scott Franklin, Associate Professor of English at Hillsdale, returns for another "Great Moment in the Great Books," this time from Dante's INFERNO.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guests: Mollie Hemingway, James Brandon, & Richard BarisHost Scot Bertram talks with Mollie Hemingway, Senior Journalism Fellow at Hillsdale College and Editor-In-Chief of The Federalist, about Election integrity in the wake of her recent book RIGGED and media malpractice. James Brandon, Chairman and Professor of Theatre at Hillsdale, begins a short series on the history of American theatre. And we hear excerpts from a recent Hillsdale lecture given by Richard Baris, Director of Big Data Poll, answering the question "Is Polling Reliable Anymore?"See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guests: Matthew Spalding, Trent England, & Christopher BuschHost 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 enduring themes of George Washington's Farewell Address on the 226th anniversary of its publication. Trent England, executive director of "Save Our States," updates us on the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact, an effort to eliminate the Electoral College. And Christopher Busch, Professor of English at Hillsdale, returns for a final segment in a series on American author Willa Cather.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guests: Paul Hosmer, Marc Morano, & Elizabeth FredericksHost Scot Bertram talks with Paul Hosmer, Chairman and Associate Professor of Physics at Hillsdale College, about teaching physics through the Founding Fathers. Marc Morano, publisher of ClimateDepot.com, joins us to discuss his new book THE GREAT RESET: GLOBAL ELITES AND THE PERMANENT LOCKDOWN. And Elizabeth Fredericks, Assistant Professor of English at Hillsdale, returns for a final installment in her series on modern Irish poetry.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week's guests: Timothy Dolch, Titus Techera, & Larry P. ArnnHost Scot Bertram talks with Timothy Dolch, Associate Professor of Physics at Hillsdale College, about the incredible images captured by the James Webb Space Telescope. Titus Techera, executive director of the American Cinema Foundation, reminds us of the forgotten anniversary of the release of DIRTY HARRY and what themes still resonate today. And Larry P. Arnn, President of Hillsdale College, talks with us about Aristotle and education.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week's guests: Art Laffer, Mike Gonzalez, & Gary WolframHost Scot Bertram talks with famed economist Art Laffer about supply-side economics, incentives, and his new online course for Hillsdale College. Mike Gonzalez, senior fellow at the Heritage Foundation, tells us why it's time to stop taxpayer money from flowing to PBS and NPR. And with President Biden's announcement this week on executive action regarding "student loan forgiveness," we listen back to a recent interview on the topic with Gary Wolfram, William Simon Professor of Economics and Public Policy & Director of Economics at Hillsdale.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week's guests: Mark Kalthoff, Barry Strauss, Brian WesburyWith classes starting once again for K-12 and college students, host Scot Bertram talks with Mark Kalthoff, Professor & Chairman of History and Dean of Faculty at Hillsdale College, on the value of learning and the purpose of a liberal education. Historian Barry Strauss discusses his recent book THE WAR THAT MADE THE ROMAN EMPIRE: ANTONY, CLEOPATRA, AND OCTAVIAN AT ACTIUM. And we hear excerpts from a recent Hillsdale lecture delivered by economist Brian Wesbury titled "The Alternative to the Great Reset".See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week's guests: John J. Miller, John Agresto, & Samuel RussellHost Scot Bertram talks with John J. Miller, director of the Herbert H. Dow II Program in American Journalism at Hillsdale College, about the enduring relevance of George Orwell. John Agresto, long-time college professor and retired president of St. John's College, joins the show to discuss his new book THE DEATH OF LEARNING: HOW AMERICAN EDUCATION HAS FAILED OUR STUDENTS AND WHAT TO DO ABOUT IT. And Samuel Russell, a 2008 graduate of Hillsdale, returns to campus to accept this year's Distinguished Alumnus Award for Achievement in Entrepreneurship.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TOPICS: Prudence in the post-Dobbs environment, Critical Race Theory and the progressive war on truth, & the Irish poets Katharine Tynan & Eavan BolandHost Scot Bertram talks with Matthew Spalding, Vice President of Washington Operations and Dean of the Van Andel Graduate School of Government for Hillsdale College, about the post-Dobbs environment and the need for prudence in deliberations and legislating. Jonathan Butcher, Will Skillman Fellow in Education at the Heritage Foundation, previews his recent book SPLINTERED: CRITICAL RACE THEORY AND THE WAR ON TRUTH. And Elizabeth Fredericks, Assistant Professor of English at Hillsdale, returns for more of her series on modern Irish poetry, this time focusing on Katharine Tynan & Eavan BolandSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TOPICS: LAND OF HOPE for young readers, a guide to pandemics, and the intersection of faith and scienceHost Scot Bertram talks with Wilfred McClay, Victor Davis Hanson Chair in Classical History and Western Civilization at Hillsdale College, about the new, two-part Young Readers' Edition of LAND OF HOPE. Steven Mosher, an internationally recognized authority on China, joins us to preview his new book THE POLITICALLY INCORRECT GUIDE TO PANDEMICS. And Matthew Young, Chairman and Associate Professor of Chemistry at Hillsdale College, guides us into the intersection of faith and science.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TOPICS: Benjamin Franklin as statesman, Kurt Schlichter's new book, & Willa Cather's frontier themesHost Scot Bertram talks with Kevin Slack, Associate Professor of Politics at Hillsdale College, to conclude a three-part series on Benjamin Franklin, focusing this time on Franklin as statesman. Kurt Schlichter of Townhall joins us to discuss his new book WE'LL BE BACK: THE FALL AND RISE OF AMERICA. And Christopher Busch, Professor of English at Hillsdale, continues his discussion of American writer Willa Cather, speaking of the frontier themes in her work.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TOPICS: Examining the Kennedy ruling from SCOTUS, THE RISE OF THE NEW PURITANS, the founding of Rome, & excerpts from Hillsdale's 2022 commencement addressHost Scot Bertram talks with Adam Carrington, Associate Professor of Politics and William and Patricia LaMothe Chair in the U.S. Constitution, to analyze the Kennedy opinion recently handed down by the U.S. Supreme Court. Noah Rothman, Associate Editor of Commentary, tells us about his new book THE RISE OF THE NEW PURITANS: FIGHTING BACK AGAINST PROGRESSIVES' WAR ON FUN. Ken Calvert, Professor of History at Hillsdale, brings us back to the founding of Rome. And we hear excerpts from the 2022 commencement address at Hillsdale College, delivered by Jordan Peterson, professor of psychology at the University of Toronto and a clinical psychologist.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TOPICS: Student loan debt forgiveness plans, abortion's many harms & more on the life of the Renaissance scholar ErasmusHost Scot Bertram talks with Gary Wolfram, William Simon Professor of Economics and Public Policy at Hillsdale College, about recent proposals to eliminate some or all current student loan debt. Alexandra DeSanctis, a staff writer for National Review and a visiting fellow at the Ethics and Public Policy Center, discusses her new book TEARING US APART: HOW ABORTION HARMS EVERYTHING AND SOLVES NOTHING and the post-Dobbs environment. And Korey Maas, Associate Professor of History at Hillsdale returns, to teach us more about the life and thinking of the Renaissance scholar Erasmus to mark the 486th anniversary of his death.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TOPICS: An analysis of the Dobbs opinion and Clarence Thomas in his own wordsIn this special Supreme Court-themed episode of the program, host Scot Bertram talks with Adam Carrington, Associate Professor of Politics and William and Patricia LaMothe Chair in the U.S. Constitution, to analyze the Dobbs opinion on abortion recently handed down by the U.S. Supreme Court. Then Michael Pack joins the show to discuss his new book CREATED EQUAL: CLARENCE THOMAS IN HIS OWN WORDS.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TOPICS: Election integrity in the U.S., elements of film noir, and the wisdom of John SeniorHost Scot Bertram talks with Mollie Hemingway, Senior Journalism Fellow at Hillsdale College and Editor-in-chief at The Federalist, about her recent book RIGGED, soon out in paperback. Eddie Muller, host of "Noir Alley" on Turner Classic Movies, tells us about the elements of film noir. And David Whalen, Associate Vice President for Curriculum and Professor of English at Hillsdale, discusses the wisdom and educational philosophy of John Senior.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TOPICS: The science of beer, a doctor shortage in the U.S., the Irish poet Seamus Heaney, and challenges to American libertyHost Scot Bertram talks with Christopher Hamilton, Professor of Chemistry and noted homebrewer, about the science behind beer. Sally Pipes, president, CEO, and the Thomas W. Smith fellow in healthcare policy at the Pacific Research Institute, discusses the doctor shortage in the U.S. and health care messaging ahead of the midterm elections. Elizabeth Fredericks, Assistant Professor of English at Hillsdale, returns for more of her series on modern Irish poetry, this time focusing on Seamus Heaney. And we hear excerpts from a Hillsdale lecture given by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on challenges to American liberty.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TOPICS: The Mont Pelerin Society, the fight against court packing, and an introduction to Willa CatherHost Scot Bertram talks with Charles Steele, Chairman of Economics, Business, and Accounting, and Associate Professor of Economics at Hillsdale College, about the first meeting of the Mont Pelerin Society, where he says the fight against big government started. U.S. Sen. Mike Lee discusses his new book SAVING NINE: THE FIGHT AGAINST THE LEFT'S AUDACIOUS PLAN TO PACK THE SUPREME COURT AND DESTROY AMERICAN LIBERTY. And Christopher Busch, Professor of English at Hillsdale, begins a short series on the life and work of American writer Willa Cather.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TOPICS: Electric vehicles and the electrical grid, THE STATE OF BLACK AMERICA, the decline of Realism, & a Hillsdale alumnus working in journalism.Host Scot Bertram talks with Robert Norton, Vice President and General Counsel of Hillsdale College and a former top-level legal executive of automakers, about the effect a mass adoption of electric vehicles could have on the grid and shortcomings of EVs in winter conditions. William B. Allen, resident scholar and former chief operating officer of the Center for Urban Renewal and Education, discusses a new book he edited, THE STATE OF BLACK AMERICA: PROGRESS, PITFALLS, AND THE PROMISE OF THE REPUBLIC. Lorraine Murphy, Associate Professor of English at Hillsdale, returns for a final entry in her series on literary Realism. And Hillsdale grad Greg Corombos '97 discusses his work at Radio America and the "Three Martini Lunch" podcast and what lessons from college stay with him to this day.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TOPICS: A tour of Aisne-Marne American Cemetery, great statesmen as thinkers, & a new Hillsdale online course on C. S. Lewis Host Scot Bertram talks with Tom Conner, Professor Emeritus of History at Hillsdale and author of WAR AND REMEMBRANCE: THE STORY OF THE AMERICAN BATTLE MONUMENT COMMISSION, who gives us a tour of Aisne-Marne American Cemetery and Memorial in France. Daniel J. Mahoney joins the show to talk about his new book THE STATESMAN AS THINKER: PORTRAITS OF GREATNESS, COURAGE, AND MODERATION. And Kyle Murnen, Director of Online Learning at Hillsdale College, previews a new online course on C. S. Lewis and Christianity.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TOPICS: Hillsdale's new Graduate School of Classical Education, why inflation is no accident, and the connections between the LITTLE HOUSE series and American identity.Host Scot Bertram talks with Dan Coupland, dean of Hillsdale's new Graduate School of Classical Education, about the launch and goals of the program. Christopher Caldwell, senior fellow at the Claremont Institute and columnist at Compact Mag, discusses his recent essay, "Inflation Is No Accident". And Dedra Birzer, Lecturer of History at Hillsdale, concludes her series on Laura Ingalls Wilder and the "Little House" series of books by examining how the books connect with the American identity.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TOPICS: "Cancel culture" on a college campus, themes in film noir, the rise and fall of Greek democracy, & civics taught in K-12 schoolsHost 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 his recent lecture at Saint Vincent College and the reaction from students and school officials. Titus Techera, Executive Director of the American Cinema Foundation, takes us into the world of film noir and the movie LAURA. Ken Calvert, Professor of Ancient History at Hillsdale, tells us about the rise and fall of Greek democracy. And David Randall, Director of Research at the National Association of Scholars and Policy Director at the Civics Alliance, speaks on a recent regarding study by NAS on K-12 civics and how parents might review and think about civics education programs for their children.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TOPICS: Benjamin Franklin as moral lawgiver, what is inflation and why it's bad, and the life and work of William Butler Yeats With the recent release of a PBS documentary on Benjamin Franklin, host Scot Bertram continues his discussion with Kevin Slack, Associate Professor of Politics at Hillsdale, about Franklin as moral lawgiver. Nathan Lewis, co-author with Steve Forbes and Elizabeth Ames of the new book INFLATION: WHAT IT IS, WHY IT'S BAD, AND HOW TO FIX IT, stops by to talk about those exact things. And Elizabeth Fredericks, assistant professor of English at Hillsdale, returns for her occasional series on modern Irish poetry, this time examining the life and work of Wiliam Butler Yeats.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TOPICS: Why a proper approach to history is important, why China is winning the war for high tech, and why raising virtuous men is vital for the countryHost Scot Bertram talks with Wilfred McClay, Victor Davis Hanson Chair in Classical History and Western Civilization at Hillsdale College, about his recent Bradley Prize, his approach to history, and why the subject is so important. Arthur Herman, senior fellow at the Hudson Institute, discusses a recent essay that argues China is winning the war for high tech. And Miles Smith, lecturer in history at Hillsdale, tells us why raising virtuous men is vital for the continuity of liberty and self-government in the American republic.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TOPICS: American classical education, themes in C. S. Lewis's fiction, and a deeper look at Andrew JacksonHost Scot Bertram talks with Kathleen O'Toole, Assistant Provost for K-12 Education at Hillsdale College, about what makes for truly *American* classical education. Jason Lepojärvi, Assistant Professor of Religious Studies at Thorneloe University, stops by to discuss themes found in C. S. Lewis's fiction. And Brad Birzer, Professor of History & Russell Amos Kirk Chair in American Studies, joins the show to take us deeper into the life of Andrew Jackson.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TOPICS: History of the filibuster, the relentless growth of government, Tolstoy's great works, and a Hillsdale grad in the White House press corpsHost Scot Bertram talks with Paul Moreno, William and Berniece Grewcock Chair in Constitutional History and Professor of History at Hillsdale, about the history of the filibuster in the U.S. Senate. Stephen Moore, Senior Economist at FreedomWorks and former Trump advisor, details his new book GOVZILLA: HOW THE RELENTLESS GROWTH OF GOVERNMENT IS DEVOURING OUR ECONOMY-- AND OUR FREEDOM. Lorraine Murphy, Associate Professor of English at Hillsdale, returns for her occasional series on literary realism with a look at the great works of Tolstoy. And Hillsdale alumnus Philip Wegmann of RealClearNews tells us about life in the White House briefing room and lessons learned at the College.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TOPICS: Benjamin Franklin as Enlightenment philosopher, Critical Race Theory & our schools, and the problem of evil and sufferingWith PBS debuting a new documentary on Benjamin Franklin, host Scot Bertram talks with Kevin Slack, Associate Professor of Politics at Hillsdale, about Franklin as Enlightenment philosopher. Christopher Rufo, senior fellow at the Manhattan Institute, joins the show to discuss his work on Critical Race Theory and how parents can become involved in this fight. Blake McAllister, Assistant Professor of Philosophy at Hillsdale, takes us into his research on the problem of evil and suffering.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TOPICS: Revolutions in 1968, THE UNITED STATES IN CRISIS, a great moment in THE ODYSSEY, and woke capitalism vs. profit.Host Scot Bertram talks with Darryl Hart, Distinguished Associate Professor of History at Hillsdale College, about events from the year 1968, a year of global revolution. Edward Erler joins the show to discuss his new book THE UNITED STATES IN CRISIS: CITIZENSHIP, IMMIGRATION, AND THE NATION STATE. Kelly Scott Franklin, Assistant Professor of English at Hillsdale, returns for a "Great Moment In a Great Book," this time from THE ODYSSEY. And we hear excerpts from a recent Hillsdale lecture given by Vivek Ramaswamy titled "Woke Capitalism vs. Profit".See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TOPICS: Fixing the teacher shortage crisis, a defense of Warren Harding, themes in the "Little House" series, and a creative arts alum from HillsdaleHost Scot Bertram talks with Dan Coupland, Dean of the Graduate School of Classical Education at Hillsdale College, about his recent essay with suggestions on how to fix the teacher shortage crisis. Historian Ryan S. Walters provides a defense of Warren Harding in THE JAZZ AGE PRESIDENT. Dedra Birzer, Lecturer of History at Hillsdale, returns for further conversation about Laura Ingalls Wilder and the "Little House" series, this time looking at themes across the books. And Forester McClatchey '16 returns to campus as part of the College's Visiting Writers Series to discuss his work in the creative arts.Dan Coupland (0:25), Ryan S. Walters (14:36), Dedra Birzer (27:41), and Forester McClatchey (39:41)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TOPICS: A new online course on the Roman Republic, why American public education is failing, & what should be taught in journalism schoolsHost Scot Bertram talks with Ken Calvert, Professor of Ancient History at Hillsdale College, one of your teachers in the Colleges new online course, "The Rise and Fall of the Roman Republic". Luke Rosiak of The Daily Wire takes us inside his new book RACE TO THE BOTTOM: UNCOVERING THE SECRET FORCES DESTROYING AMERICAN PUBLIC EDUCATION. And Maria Servold, Assistant Director of the Dow Journalism Program at Hillsdale, outlines what should be taught in journalism school.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TOPICS: Why Hispanics are dropping the left, the life of M. Stanton Evans, and the Irish poet Patrick KavanaghHost Scot Bertram talks with Victor Davis Hanson, the Wayne and Marcia Buske Distinguished Fellow in History at Hillsdale College, about his recent essay "Why Would Hispanics Drop the Left?" Steven Hayward tells us about the life of M. Stanton Evans, one of the unsung heroes and key figures of the modern conservative movement. And Elizabeth Fredericks, assistant professor of English at Hillsdale, returns for her occasional series on modern Irish poetry, this time examining the life and work of Patrick Kavanagh.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TOPICS: Independent Redistricting Committees, the love of learning, and a Hillsdale student published in a science journalHost Scot Bertram talks with Stephen Markman, a retired Michigan Supreme Court justice and Professor of Constitutional Law at Hillsdale College, about the promises and results of redistricting commissions in various states. Margarita Mooney Suarez, founder and Executive Director of the Scala Foundation, discusses the purpose of education and her recent book THE LOVE OF LEARNING. And Shane Smith '22, a Hillsdale senior, highlights the work that landed him in the peer-reviewed science journal NATURE ASTRONOMY.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TOPICS: The preamble to the Constitution, examining the Millennial generation, and taking literature personallyHost Scot Bertram talks with David Azerrad, Assistant Professor and Research Fellow at Hillsdale College ’s Van Andel Graduate School of Government, about how the Constitution’s preamble explains America’s mission statement. Mark Bauerlein, senior editor at First Things, drops by to discuss his new book, THE DUMBEST GENERATION GROWS UP: FROM STUPEFIED YOUTH TO DANGEROUS ADULTS. And we welcome back Dwight Lindley, Associate Professor of English at Hillsdale, to talk about taking literature personally.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TOPICS: CNN, Joe Rogan, & redistricting, the "Bully of Asia," and an introduction to Neil PostmanHost Scot Bertram talks with Mollie Hemingway, Senior Journalism Fellow at Hillsdale College, Editor-In-Chief at The Federalist, and Fox News Contributor, about CNN's latest troubles, the targeting of Joe Rogan, and the politics of redistricting. Steven Mosher discusses his book BULLY OF ASIA, now available in paperback. And David Diener, Headmaster of Hillsdale Academy and Lecturing Professor of Education at Hillsdale College, introduces us to the thinking of Neil Postman.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TOPICS: Patriotism as a virtue, Tolkien and the Christian Imagination, Gustav Flobert, & Mike Pmpeo at HillsdaleHost Scot Bertram talks with Matthew Mehan, Director of Academic Programs for Washington D.C. and Assistant Professor of Government for the Van Andel Graduate School of Government, about the concept of patriotism as a virtue. Holly Ordway, Cardinal Francis George Fellow of Faith and Culture for the Word on Fire Institute, speaks on Tolkien and the Christian imagination. Lorraine Murphy, Associate Professor of English at Hillsdale, returns for her occasional series on Realism to discuss Gustave Flaubert. And we hear excerpts from a speech here at Hillsdale College given by former U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TOPICS: Thomas Jefferson and the Declaration of Independence, debating a cashless society, & Sir Thomas MoreHost Scot Bertram talks with Matthew Spalding, Vice President of Washington Operations and Dean of the Van Andel Graduate School of Government at Hillsdale College, about how Thomas Jefferson influenced and helped shape the Declaration of Independence. New York Times bestselling author and economist James Rickards presents the current state of the cashless society. And Stephen Smith, Dean of Humanities and Professor of English at Hillsdale, discusses Sir Thomas More and his recent book, THE ESSENTIAL WORKS OF THOMAS MORE.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TOPICS: Tocqueville & free press/free speech, the life of Robert E. Lee, and Hillsdale's Churchill ProjectHost Scot Bertram talks with Khalil Habib, Associate Professor of Politics at Hillsdale College, about a recent published essay on Tocqueville and the concepts of free speech and the free press. Noted historian Allen Guelzo discusses his recent book ROBERT E. LEE: A LIFE. And, as this week marks the 57th anniversary of the death of WInston Churchill, we talk with Hillsdale president Larry Arnn about the College's Churchill Project and why he's so interested in the man.Khalil Habib (0:46), Allen Guelzo (15:02), and Larry Arnn (44:02)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TOPICS: The effectual truth of identity politics, the breakdown of higher education, & Laura Ingalls Wilder and the "Little House" seriesHost Scot Bertram talks with Thomas West, Professor of Politics at Hillsdale College, about his recent essay titled, "The Effectual Truth of Identity Politics". John M. Ellis joins the show to discuss his book, THE BREAKDOWN OF HIGHER EDUCATION: HOW IT HAPPENED, THE DAMAGE IT DOES, AND WHAT CAN BE DONE, now in paperback. And Dedra Birzer, Lecturer of History at Hillsdale, begins a brief series on Laura Ingalls Wilder and the "Little House" series of books.Thomas West (0:45), John Ellis (12:12), and Dedra Birzer (35:00)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TOPICS: Safety in the game of football, the recent book WRATH, drug addiction at the atomic level, & Hillsdale's Visiting Writers ProgramHost Scot Bertram talks with John J. Miller, Director of Hillsdale's Dow Journalism Program and author of THE BIG SCRUM, discusses changes made to keep the game of football safe and how President Teddy Roosevelt helped save the sport. Peter Wood, President of the National Association of Scholars, talks about his recent book WRATH: AMERICA ENRAGED. Kelli Kazmier, Associate Professor of Chemistry at Hillsdale, describes drug addiction at the atomic level and shares some of her research. And Dutton Kearney, Associate Professor of English at Hillsdale and director of the school's Visiting Writers Program, gives us an overview of the project.John J. Miller (0:51), Peter Wood (12:53), Kelli Kazmier (25:46), and Dutton Kearney (40:50)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TOPICS: Hillsdale's new Academy for Science and Freedom, Election reform and the Carter/Baker Commission, & the connections between the Renaissance and the ReformationHost Scot Bertram talks with Scott Atlas, Fellow at Hillsdale College's Academy for Science and Freedom, about the launch of the new program and what we can expect from the effort. John R. Lott, Jr., Founder and President of the Crime Prevention Research Center, discusses Election reforms and the Carter-Baker Commission. And Matthew Gaetano, Associate Professor of History at Hillsdale, compares and contrasts the key tenets of the Renaissance and the Reformation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.