Best Hillsdale College Podcasts (2024)

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Shaping Education Public Policy in Texas: Erin Davis Valdez, ’01 39:48

11m ago39:48

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Erin Davis Valdez has had a long successful career in public policy, spending the last few years with the Texas Public Policy Foundation, where she worked with the governor’s office and the state legislature in shaping education policy. She recently started a new position as the executive director of Incubator of the Center for Education and Public…

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Learning to be a Student

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Ian Nugent, assistant principal and History and Philosophy teacher at Atlanta Classical Academy, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss forming virtuous students, helping students narrate their education, and showing students that their success means something to you. Hillsdale K-12 Classical Education Podcast A 20-minute podcast featuring professors, …

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Collegian Week In Review: September 12th, 2024 22:01

19m ago22:01

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This week on the Collegian Week in Review, hosts Moira Gleason, Thomas McKenna and Caroline Kurt discuss this issue's top headlines. Then, they talk to Ty Ruddy about siblings at Hillsdale and Anna Leman about the benefits of Hillsdale's Swing club. Finally, they will be talking to Catherine Maxwell about the overcrowded county jail.…

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Flyover Features: A Critique of Mainstream Media Ideologues 22:43

14m ago22:43

22:43

Emma and Sophie discuss a "playbook" that obscures the concept of objectivity in journalism, and debate its pros and cons.By Student Content

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Old Ballgame: Wild Jimmy Piersall 2:01

18m ago2:01

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A look at one of baseball's craziest players.By Student Content

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The History of Classical Music: Beethoven and Schubert 44:45

9m ago44:45

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On this episode of The Hillsdale College Online Courses Podcast, Jeremiah and Juan (and a very special guest) discuss the groundbreaking work of Ludwig van Beethoven before introducing Dr. Hyperion Knight. In “The History of Classical Music,” concert pianist and Hillsdale College Distinguished Fellow Hyperion Knight explains how music has developed…

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The WRFH Interview: Alexander Salter 14:29

1h ago14:29

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Alexander Salter is a professor of economics at Texas Tech University and a signatory of the Freedom Conservatism Statement of Principles. He is the author of more than 150 academic and popular articles and has authored four books. He joins WRFH to discuss an op-ed with RealClearPolitics titled, “Conservatives, Not Progressives, Are Freedom’s Champ…

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Astro Minute: The Majesty of Saturn 1:01

43m ago1:01

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Moonlets and rings--including invisible rings. These are just a few of Saturn's mysteries. Learn more on today's episode of Astro Minute!By Student Content

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Grammar Minute: Incomplete Comparisons 1:01

1d ago1:01

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"Mechanical pencils are just better." Well, yes--but better than what? Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!By Student Content

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In the Combat Zone 1:27:44

4h ago1:27:44

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Join Victor Davis Hanson and cohost Jack Fowler for the recent news: debate commentary is twisting in the wind, Harris does another softball interview the Left refuses to acknowledge, the Left hiding their Jacobin ways, our service men and women ARE in combat zones, how Venezuelan gangs made it to Aurora, and man shoots pro-Hamas attacker. See Priv…

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Episode 340: 'Quo Vadis' by Henryk Sienkiewicz 38:38

33m ago38:38

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John J. Miller is joined by Fr. John Waugh of the Pontifical University of the Holy Cross to discuss 'Quo Vadis' by Henryk Sienkiewicz.By John J. Miller, Fr. John Waugh

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Ned Ryun: American Leviathan 22:03

1h ago22:03

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Ned Ryun is the Founder and CEO of American Majority and Voter Gravity. He joins WRFH to discuss his new book, American Leviathan: The Birth of the Administrative State and Progressive Authoritarianism. American Leviathan is the story of the rise of Progressive Statism and their massive, bureaucratic Administrative State at the turn of the 20th cen…

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Learning to be a Student 22:58

4m ago22:58

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Ian Nugent, assistant principal and History and Philosophy teacher at Atlanta Classical Academy, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss forming virtuous students, helping students narrate their education, and showing students that their success means something to you. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Constitution Corner: Article 2- The Presidential Rap, Robin Williams, and Term Limits? 22:01

5m ago22:01

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Rapping, Robin Williams, and term limits... what in the world could those have to do with each other? Join Mattingly Watson as she finds the answer exploring Article 2 in a fun and interactive episode of the Constitution Corner!By Student Content

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Article 2- The Presidential Rap, Robin Williams, and Term Limits? 22:01

5h ago22:01

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Rapping, Robin Williams, and term limits... what in the world could those have to do with each other? Join Mattingly Watson as she finds the answer exploring Article 2 in a fun and interactive episode of the Constitution Corner!By Mattingly Watson

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The Poetry Fix: The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock: To Dare or Not to Dare? 4:49

9m ago4:49

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This installment of T. S. Eliot's "Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock" takes our narrator right up to the entrance of a social engagement, where he wavers between entering and running away. Faced with an anxiety common to the human experience, Prufrock must decide whether or not he will expose himself to the possible judgement of others.…

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Back to the Brickyard: Parnelli Jones 2:03

11m ago2:03

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The story of one of the most iconic drivers of the 1960s.By Student Content

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The Healing Hour: Stand up Straight With Your Shoulders Back 19:34

15m ago19:34

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Adriana and Erika kick off the semester with a brand-new series: reading Jordan Peterson's Twelve Rules for Life and thinking about practical ways to apply his wisdom. Today, they tackle Rule One: Stand up Straight With Your Shoulders Back. They discuss the importance of posture, feedback loops, and the stories we tell ourselves.…

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The Poetry Fix: The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock: How Should I Presume? 4:32

16m ago4:32

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This installment of T. S. Eliot's "Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock" reintroduces our narrator's fruitless longing for romance, as he is paralyzed by beauty rather than inspired by it.By Student Content

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Hart on the Hill: That's Debatable 21:14

19m ago21:14

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This week, Micah Hart discusses the presidential debate and Taylor Swift's endorsement of Vice President Kamala Harris.By Student Content

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The Healing Hour: Treat Yourself Like Someone You Are Responsible for Helping 24:34

3m ago24:34

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Adriana and Erika are joined by the lovely Annika Monson to discuss Rule Two of Jordan Peterson's Twelve Rules for Life: Treat Yourself Like Someone You Are Responsible for Helping. They discuss the importance of balancing chaos and order in life, as well as some practical ways to think about approaching that.…

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The Poetry Fix: The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock: When Death Itself Mocks Us 4:26

9m ago4:26

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This installment of T. S. Eliot's "Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock" begins to unravel the dark consequences of our narrator's failure to courageously pursue that which he loves most.By Student Content

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Undetected: Marthe Cohn Part 1 4:56

13m ago4:56

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This week, Megan and Alessia explore the beginning of Marthe Cohn's journey as a spy as she becomes a spy for French Intelligence during World War II.By Student Content

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The News, Thomas Wolfe, and 1939 Poland 1:17:50

7m ago1:17:50

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In this weekend episode, Victor Davis Hanson and cohost Sami Winc explore news about independent voter trends, revelations of Kamala's radical leftism, Biden in a Trump hat, and Vance's childless cat ladies. VDH's middle-segment is on Thomas Wolfe's works and the invasion of Poland in WWII. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Califo…

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Bleacher Boys: Beatdown in the Big House and Dame in Distress 43:36

22m ago43:36

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George and Paul talk about Texas absolute decimation of Michigan at home and Notre Dame’s stunning loss at home. They discuss the other big college football games of the past week and update the Tigers’ chase for the last wildcard spot. The show wraps up with the boys’ picks for Week 3 of college football.…

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The Social Mediators: Catching Up in the Presidential Race 21:47

25m ago21:47

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This week we discuss the current state of the presidential race including the current President, the nominees, and their running mates. Or at least as much as we can squeeze into a 22 minute episode. Tune in to get a reminder of the internet's best (or worst) political jokes and stories from the summer, Trump's real reason for running, and an updat…

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Plato’s Republic, Part Six

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Once per week, Hillsdale College president Larry P. Arnn joins Hugh Hewitt to discuss Great Books, Great Men, and Great Ideas. Dr. Larry P. Arnn, President of Hillsdale College, and Daniel O’Toole, assistant professor of politics at Hillsdale College, join Hugh Hewitt on the Hillsdale Dialogues to continue their series on Plato’s Republic. Release …

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Plato's Republic, Part Six 34:35

5d ago34:35

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Dr. Larry P. Arnn, President of Hillsdale College, and Daniel O'Toole, assistant professor of politics at Hillsdale College, join Hugh Hewitt on the Hillsdale Dialogues to continue their series on Plato's Republic. Release date: 13 September 2024 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Hillsdale College

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Plato's Republic, Part Six 34:35

11m ago34:35

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Dr. Larry P. Arnn, President of Hillsdale College, and Daniel O'Toole, assistant professor of politics at Hillsdale College, join Hugh Hewitt on the Hillsdale Dialogues to continue their series on Plato's Republic. Release date: 13 September 2024 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Hillsdale College

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Analysis of the Trump-Harris Debate 1:06:22

15m ago1:06:22

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Listen in to Victor Davis Hanson and cohost Sami Winc analyze Tuesday's debate and Kamala mid-debate-prep trip to Penzey's. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Joel Pollak’s Roadmap For Trump's First 100 Days 49:41

4d ago49:41

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Guests: Gary Wolfram, Joel Pollak, & Dutton Kearney Host Scot Bertram talks with Gary Wolfram, the William Simon Professor of Economics and Public Policy, director of economics, and professor of political economy at Hillsdale College, about Kamala Harris’s proposed tax on unrealized capital gains. Joel Pollak, senior editor-at-large at Breitbart Ne…

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Joel Pollak’s Roadmap For Trump's First 100 Days 49:41

9h ago49:41

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Guests: Gary Wolfram, Joel Pollak, & Dutton Kearney Host Scot Bertram talks with Gary Wolfram, the William Simon Professor of Economics and Public Policy, director of economics, and professor of political economy at Hillsdale College, about Kamala Harris’s proposed tax on unrealized capital gains. Joel Pollak, senior editor-at-large at Breitbart Ne…

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State Facts: South Dakota 5:01

10h ago5:01

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Nate is joined by Mara Seeley to talk all about South Dakota.By Student Content

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Grammar Minute: Does Your Story Really Need an Ellipsis? 1:01

16h ago1:01

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The answer is probably no. Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!By Student Content

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Joel Pollak’s Roadmap for Trump’s First 100 Days

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Guests: Gary Wolfram, Joel Pollak, & Dutton Kearney Host Scot Bertram talks with: Gary Wolfram, the William Simon Professor of Economics and Public Policy, director of economics, and professor of political economy at Hillsdale College, about Kamala Harris’s proposed tax on unrealized capital gains. Joel Pollak, senior editor-at-large at Breitbart N…

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Grades, Military Technology, and the Left's Ick and Shtick 1:10:26

21h ago1:10:26

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Join Victor Davis Hanson and cohost Jack Fowler to examine the usefulness of college grades, the cost-benefit analysis of military weapons, origins of Houthi rebels, Obama's presidential library, Walz the worst VP-pick in history, JD Vance on school shootings, and Newsom's veto on housing loans for illegals. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/…

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Fact of Life: Beyond the Feed - The Facade of Social Media 22:15

1d ago22:15

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Is it bad that social media is a highlight reel? Should we be fighting to break that trend? Join Chloe Noller and Mattingly Watson as they dive deeper into how individuals hide under the facade of social media.By Student Content

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The History of Classical Music: Haydn and Mozart

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On this episode of The Hillsdale College Online Courses Podcast, Jeremiah and Juan (and a very special guest) discuss Haydn’s The Creation before introducing Dr. Hyperion Knight. In “The History of Classical Music,” concert pianist and Hillsdale College Distinguished Fellow Hyperion Knight explains how music has developed and what distinguishes the…

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The History of Classical Music: Haydn and Mozart 35:25

2d ago35:25

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On this episode of The Hillsdale College Online Courses Podcast, Jeremiah and Juan (and a very special guest) discuss Haydn's The Creation before introducing Dr. Hyperion Knight. In “The History of Classical Music,” concert pianist and Hillsdale College Distinguished Fellow Hyperion Knight explains how music has developed and what distinguishes the…

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Football: Hillsdale vs. Indianapolis, 09/07/24 2:25:49

3d ago2:25:49

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Football: Hillsdale vs. Indianapolis, 09/07/24 Ted Fehringer, Ty Ruddy, and Hana Connelly on the callBy Student Content

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Trump's Plans and Taking Sides: Techies, Technology, and Neo-Democrats 1:28:43

3d ago1:28:43

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This episode has Victor Davis Hanson and cohost Jack Fowler at their best on Trump's speech on policy to strengthen the US, the truth about the trouble and expense of illegal immigration, who says the economy will be better under Harris, Alexa is on Harris' side, our Silicon Valley censors, and the faux unity message of Democrats. See Privacy Polic…

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Episode 339: 'The Blazing World' by Margaret Cavendish 37:28

3d ago37:28

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John J. Miller is joined by Andrew Moore of St. Thomas University in Canada to discuss 'The Blazing World' by Margaret Cavendish.By John J. Miller, Andrew Moore

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Astro Minute: A Cosmic Explosion 1:03

3d ago1:03

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Coming soon to skies near you: A once-in-a-lifetime stellar event. Learn where to spot it on today's episode of Astro Minute!By Student Content

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Grammar Minute: Recap: Affect vs. Effect 1:01

3d ago1:01

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Your affect will show how effectively you understand the difference between "affect" and "effect." Test your English savvy on today's episode of Grammar Minute!By Student Content

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Fact of Life: Beyond the Feed - Exploring Social Media's Influence 23:06

3d ago23:06

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Join Chloe Noller and Mattingly Watson in the first installment of their social media series as they discuss the jarring statistics of social media’s effect on people.By Student Content

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