A leftist's guide to the conservative movement, one podcast episode at a time, with co-hosts Matthew Sitman and Sam Adler-Bell.
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Author, feminist, gay rights activist and political commentator Margaret Hoover leads a rigorous exchange of ideas with America’s political and cultural newsmakers. In the spirit of William F. Buckley Jr.’s iconic “Firing Line,” Hoover engages with thought leaders on the pivotal issues moving the nation forward. New podcast episodes drop weekly, and sometimes more, featuring bonus content you won’t hear on TV.
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Find out what the mainstream media ISN’T telling you about the Trump administration. BlazeTV White House correspondent Jon Miller braves The Washington Hit Squad to cut through the fake news. About Jon Miller: Jon Miller is the host of "The White House Brief” on BlazeTV. He previously worked for Fox News, TheBlaze, and Mercury Radio Arts. In his time in media, Jon has actively fought against leftist bias and attacks against black conservatives like himself. Raised in a non-political househol ...
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The Radio Free Hillsdale Hour is a one-hour, weekly radio show/podcast advancing the efforts of Hillsdale College in radiating its knowledge and teaching to the world outside of campus. Listeners will hear the arguments and debates that make up the liberal arts education and will experience the learning and teaching that happens on campus. Hosted by Scot Bertram.
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In an effort to accomplish one of the main goals of this publication since its founding in 2013, and in attempt to highlight the relevance, brilliance, and rich tradition of conservative intellectualism, THE ARCH CONSERVATIVE has begun releasing weekly podcasts. These podcasts will use the worldview of conservatism as a lens to assess, analyze, and explain a variety of issues that face the United States and the world today. Rather than simply dismissing our opponents' arguments, however, and ...
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Guests: Richard Samuelson & George H. Nash Host Scot Bertram talks with Richard Samuelson, associate professor of government at Hillsdale College’s Washington, D.C. campus, continuing their conversation around the celebration of the 250th anniversary of the United States. This week, they discuss the battle at Lexington and Concord. And George H. Na…
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Changing the recipe – and changing the world – with José Andrés
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35:36As wars continue to rage in Ukraine and Gaza, chef and World Central Kitchen founder José Andrés joins Margaret Hoover to discuss his approach to humanitarian aid in disasters, his reaction to losing aid workers in Gaza, and his new book, “Change the Recipe.” Andrés, whose organization has served millions of meals in Ukraine, urges the Trump admini…
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In the latest episode of Liberty and Learning, Mark Levin engages in a thought-provoking discussion with Dr. Larry Arnn, the president of Hillsdale College. Together, they explore the profound significance of the Declaration of Independence, a document that not only marked a pivotal moment in American history but also established universal principl…
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The passing of Pope Francis on April 21, 2025 marked not just the end of a papacy but the end of an era in global politics. The moment in which Francis spoke before Congress a decade ago and identified Thomas Merton, Dorothy Day, and Martin Luther King as models of Christian moral witness feels like another universe — far from the cruel, cramped, s…
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Dana Perino Shares Life and Career Advice
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42:46Guests: Dana Perino & Benedict Whalen Host Scot Bertram talks with Dana Perino, co-host of Fox News’ The Five and America's Newsroom and former White House Press Secretary, about the lessons she's learned over the course of her career and her new book I Wish Someone Had Told Me . . .: The Best Advice for Building a Great Career and a Meaningful Lif…
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Dana Perino Shares Life and Career Advice
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42:46Guests: Dana Perino & Benedict Whalen Host Scot Bertram talks with Dana Perino, co-host of Fox News’ The Five and America's Newsroom and former White House Press Secretary, about the lessons she's learned over the course of her career and her new book I Wish Someone Had Told Me . . .: The Best Advice for Building a Great Career and a Meaningful Lif…
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Sam Clausen, upper school mathematics teacher at Atlanta Classical Academy in Atlanta, Georgia, delivers a lecture on how to use discussion as a tool in mathematics instruction. This lecture was given at the Hoogland Center for Teacher Excellence seminar, “The Art of Teaching: Mathematics” in October 2024. The Hoogland Center for Teacher Excellence…
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Totalitarian Novels: Science and Bureaucracy in That Hideous Strength
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38:46On this episode of The Hillsdale College Online Courses Podcast, Jeremiah and Juan discuss how easy it is for nefarious forces to influence the "educated" before introducing Hillsdale College president Dr. Larry P. Arnn. Totalitarian novels depict regimes that exert complete and pervasive control over the lives of their subjects. George Orwell, Ald…
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Bishop Robert Barron: Christianity and the Power of Reason
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1:03:31In 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 foundi…
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The Trump Administration and Higher Education
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33:15This week: The ongoing battle between the Trump administration and Harvard, rising tensions between Israel and Iran, and the future of the American economy . Dr. Larry P. Arnn, president of Hillsdale College, joins Hugh Hewitt on the Hillsdale Dialogues. Release date: 18 April 2025 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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Why Is There So Much Math in Science Class?
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17:31Michael Tripepi, assistant professor of physics at Hillsdale College, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss the daily realities of teaching in a science classroom, the best methods for keeping students engaged, and the relationship between science and mathematics. Learn more: https://k12.hillsdale.edu/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informati…
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The trouble with tariffs, with conservative economist Glenn Hubbard
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42:48As the world reels from President Trump’s trade war, conservative economist Glenn Hubbard joins Margaret Hoover to discuss the impact of Trump’s tariffs, his doubts on the return of manufacturing jobs, and the difficulty of decoupling from China. While Hubbard credits President Trump with recognizing the problems of globalization, he says tariffs a…
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Guests: Richard Samuelson & George H. Nash Host Scot Bertram talks with Richard Samuelson, associate professor of government at Hillsdale College’s Washington, D.C. campus, continuing their conversation around the celebration of the 250th anniversary of the United States. This week, they discuss the battle at Lexington and Concord. And George H. Na…
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In this enlightening episode, Mark Levin and Dr. Larry Arnn take listeners on a journey through the events that led to the Revolutionary War, marking a significant moment as they approach the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. The discussion begins with an exploration of the philosophical roots of natural law and rights, emphasiz…
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Wilfred McClay, the Victor Davis Hanson Chair in Classical History and Western Civilization at Hillsdale College, delivers a lecture on how history helps us better understand ourselves. This lecture was given at the Hoogland Center for Teacher Excellence seminar, “The Art of Teaching: American History” in January 2025. The Hoogland Center for Teach…
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Totalitarian Novels: That Hideous Strength and Faith
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33:12On this episode of The Hillsdale College Online Courses Podcast, Jeremiah and Juan discuss C.S. Lewis' unique approach to the totalitarian novel before introducing Hillsdale College president Dr. Larry P. Arnn. Totalitarian novels depict regimes that exert complete and pervasive control over the lives of their subjects. George Orwell, Aldous Huxley…
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The Madness of Trump’s Tariffs (w/ John Ganz) [TEASER]
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4:50Listen to the rest of this premium episode by subscribing at patreon.com/knowyourenemy Speaking in the Rose Garden on April 2, or as he called it, "Liberation Day," President Trump unveiled his plans to impose a new minimum tariff on nearly every country in the world, along with country-specific "reciprocal" tariffs for those nations Trump deemed t…
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Dr. Larry P. Arnn, President of Hillsdale College, joins Hugh Hewitt on the Hillsdale Dialogues for his series on "Churchill the Writer." On this episode, Dr. Arnn and Hugh continue their discussion of My Early Life, which covers Winston Churchill’s life from 1874-1904. Release date: 11 April 2025 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information…
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Steven Battaglia, history and Latin teacher and assistant headmaster of the upper school at Seven Oaks Classical School in Ellettsville, Indiana, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss building a school culture, what resources are available to school leaders to inspire teachers, and how inspired teachers help to inspire students. Learn more: https://k1…
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Redemptive Entrepreneurship: Restoring Culture Through Business
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18:06Daniel Higbie (‘98) discusses how business owners and entrepreneurs can work to impact and grow the cultures they live in, focusing on good work over profit. At Hillsdale College, Daniel pursued a degree in Rhetoric and Persuasive Communication before getting his master’s in international relations. Since finishing school, he has been running The S…
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Guests: Charlie Kirk, Christina Lamb Chakalova, & Ellen Condict Host Scot Bertram plays excerpts from a speech by Charlie Kirk, founder of Turning Point USA and syndicated radio host, about the Trump administration's efforts to curtail the bureaucratic state. Christina Lamb Chakalova, assistant professor of Art at Hillsdale College, gives an overvi…
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Guests: Charlie Kirk, Christina Lamb Chakalova, & Ellen Condict Host Scot Bertram plays excerpts from a speech by Charlie Kirk, founder of Turning Point USA and syndicated radio host, about the Trump administration's efforts to curtail the bureaucratic state. Christina Lamb Chakalova, assistant professor of Art at Hillsdale College, gives an overvi…
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Matthew Young, dean of natural sciences and professor of chemistry at Hillsdale College, delivers a lecture on how chemistry and the other natural sciences factor into a classical education. This lecture was given at the Hoogland Center for Teacher Excellence seminar, “The Art of Teaching: The Sciences” in November 2024. The Hoogland Center for Tea…
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Totalitarian Novels: Loyalty and Confession in Darkness at Noon
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39:09On this episode of The Hillsdale College Online Courses Podcast, Jeremiah and Juan discuss the nature of loyalty before introducing Hillsdale College president Dr. Larry P. Arnn. Totalitarian novels depict regimes that exert complete and pervasive control over the lives of their subjects. George Orwell, Aldous Huxley, Arthur Koestler, and C.S. Lewi…
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February 2025 | Volume 54, Issue 2 Restoring American Culture Roger Kimball Editor, The New Criterion The following is adapted from a talk delivered on January 29, 2025, at Hillsdale College’s Blake Center for Faith and Freedom in Somers, Connecticut. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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UNLOCKED: How the Pandemic Changed Everything (w/ David Wallace-Wells)
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1:49:58In response to several requests from our (wonderful) Patreon subscribers, we're unlocking this episode from behind the paywall. Consider subscribing at Patreon.com/KnowYourEnemy to never miss an episode. March 2025 marked five years since the formal start of the pandemic in the United States, when the federal government declared the arrival and spr…
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The First Months of the Trump Administration
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35:16This week: The work of DOGE, a more secure border, and the end of DEI on some college campuses. Dr. Larry P. Arnn, president of Hillsdale College, joins Hugh Hewitt on the Hillsdale Dialogues. Release date: 4 April 2025 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Hillsdale College
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Dr. Vincent Kane, head of school at Idaho Novus Classical Academy in Eagle, Idaho, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss president Calvin Coolidge's upbringing and political legacy, what we can learn from Coolidge's presidency, and how classical education fulfills Coolidge's federalist vision for the United States. Learn more: https://k12.hillsdale.ed…
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Challenges to journalism in the age of Trump: A Firing Line forum
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38:03Politico politics bureau chief Jonathan Martin, New York Times reporter Adam Nagourney, and USC Center for the Political Future Director Bob Shrum join Margaret Hoover to discuss challenges facing the media in Donald Trump’s second term, threats to freedom of the press, and the future of journalism. In a panel recorded at the CPF’s Warschaw Confere…
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Classical Architecture and Human Flourishing
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39:43Guests: Miles Smith IV & Justin Shubow Host Scot Bertram talks with Miles Smith, assistant professor of History at Hillsdale College, about a recent essay he wrote on the historical role of the press in American politics. And Justin Shubow, president of the National Civic Art Society, lays out the roots of modern architecture and explains the impor…
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Classical Architecture and Human Flourishing
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39:43Guests: Miles Smith IV & Justin Shubow Host Scot Bertram talks with Miles Smith, assistant professor of History at Hillsdale College, about a recent essay he wrote on the historical role of the press in American politics. And Justin Shubow, president of the National Civic Art Society, lays out the roots of modern architecture and explains the impor…
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J. A. Jackson, chair and professor of English at Hillsdale College, delivers a lecture on how to teach The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry. This lecture was given at the Hoogland Center for Teacher Excellence seminar, “The Art of Teaching: Children's Literature” in September 2024. The Hoogland Center for Teacher Excellence, an outreach of…
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Totalitarian Novels: Darkness at Noon and Regret
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27:04On this episode of The Hillsdale College Online Courses Podcast, Jeremiah and Juan discuss discuss what distinguishes Arthur Koestler's Darkness at Noon from the rest of the novels covered in the course before introducing Hillsdale College president Dr. Larry P. Arnn. Totalitarian novels depict regimes that exert complete and pervasive control over…
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Michael Ward: Why Objective Truth Still Matters
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55:23In 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 Septembe…
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Dr. Larry P. Arnn, President of Hillsdale College, joins Hugh Hewitt on the Hillsdale Dialogues for his series on "Churchill the Writer." On this episode, Dr. Arnn and Hugh continue their discussion of My Early Life, which covers Winston Churchill’s life from 1874-1904. Release date: 28 March 2025 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information…
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How the Pandemic Changed Everything (w/ David Wallace-Wells) [TEASER]
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4:55Listen to the rest of this premium episode by subscribing at patreon.com/knowyourenemy This month marked five years since the formal start of the pandemic in the United States in March 2020, when the federal government declared the arrival and spread of the novel coronavirus to be a national emergency. The official Covid death toll in the United St…
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The History and Philosophy of Physical Education
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20:21Michael Roberts, headmaster at Hillsdale Academy in Hillsdale, Michigan, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss the development of physical education in ancient Greece, how to make fitness a life-long passion for students, and where physical education fits into a classical education. Learn more: https://k12.hillsdale.edu/ See omnystudio.com/listener fo…
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Guests: Kevin Portteus, Titus Techera, & Stephen Goniprow Host Scot Bertram talks with Kevin Portteus, professor of Politics and director of American Studies at Hillsdale College, about a recent article he wrote on the history and political theory of American immigration policy. Titus Techera, executive director at the American Cinema Foundation, e…
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Guests: Kevin Portteus, Titus Techera, & Stephen Goniprow Host Scot Bertram talks with Kevin Portteus, professor of Politics and director of American Studies at Hillsdale College, about a recent article he wrote on the history and political theory of American immigration policy. Titus Techera, executive director at the American Cinema Foundation, e…
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Enduring Principles of the American Founding
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46:54Paul Moreno, the William and Berniece Grewcock Chair in Constitutional History and professor of history at Hillsdale College, delivers a lecture on the foundational principles of the American Founding as enumerated in the Constitution. This lecture was given at the Hoogland Center for Teacher Excellence seminar, “The Art of Teaching: American Histo…
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Christians in Social Work: The Need for Faith-Based Counseling
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25:54Christa Green (’20) discusses how her passion for psychological counseling and her faith led her to pursue a career in Christian counseling. At Hillsdale College, Christa pursued a psychology degree and worked as a resident assistant, where she was first drawn to counseling as a career option. After getting her master's in social work and seeing ho…
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Totalitarian Novels: Drugs and Genetics in Brave New World
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32:23On this episode of The Hillsdale College Online Courses Podcast, Jeremiah and Juan discuss how important struggle is in forming a human person before introducing Hillsdale College president Dr. Larry P. Arnn. Totalitarian novels depict regimes that exert complete and pervasive control over the lives of their subjects. George Orwell, Aldous Huxley, …
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If there's ever been a Know Your Enemy subject worthy of two episodes, it is Elon Musk—currently the world's richest man, CEO and leader of several pathbreaking companies, ringleader of the Department of Government Efficiency, and (for now) Donald Trump's co-president. In other words, to understand what's happening in the United States during the s…
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Dr. Larry P. Arnn, President of Hillsdale College, joins Hugh Hewitt on the Hillsdale Dialogues for his series on "Churchill the Writer." On this episode, Dr. Arnn and Hugh continue their discussion of My Early Life, which covers Winston Churchill’s life from 1874-1904. Release date: 21 March 2025 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information…
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The Path to a Classical School – One Student’s Tale
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23:23Lindsay Horton, institutional advancement associate at Hillsdale College, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss her family’s decision to move to Michigan so she could attend Hillsdale Academy, how classical education shaped her, and how she has used her classical education in her professional career. Learn more: https://k12.hillsdale.edu/ See omnystud…
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Guests: Charles N. Steele, Will Thibeau, & Derek Stauff Host Scot Bertram talks with Charles N. Steele, director of the Center for Commerce and Freedom and Herman A. and Suzanne S. Dettwiler Chair in Economics at Hillsdale College, about Understanding Capitalism, the latest online course from Hillsdale College. Will Thibeau, director of the America…
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Guests: Charles N. Steele, Will Thibeau, & Derek Stauff Host Scot Bertram talks with Charles N. Steele, director of the Center for Commerce and Freedom and Herman A. and Suzanne S. Dettwiler Chair in Economics at Hillsdale College, about Understanding Capitalism, the latest online course from Hillsdale College. Will Thibeau, director of the America…
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Non-Traditional Path to Hillsdale: Wolfgang Krenzer, ’02
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34:10Wolfgang Krenzer, ’02, took a bit of a detour to Hillsdale, first serving a stint in the military before enrolling as an undergraduate student. Learn about his military experiences as well as his distinguished career with Marathon Petroleum as a fraud analyst, as well as his German heritage. ------ Informative. Inspirational. Uplifting. Those are t…
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Michael Berndt, director of curriculum in the Hillsdale College K-12 Education Office, delivers a lecture on how to reconcile science and modern thought in a classical classroom. This lecture was given at the Hoogland Center for Teacher Excellence seminar, “The Art of Teaching: The Sciences” in November 2024. The Hoogland Center for Teacher Excelle…
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Totalitarian Novels: Brave New World and Pleasure
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26:24On this episode of The Hillsdale College Online Courses Podcast, Jeremiah and Juan discuss the power of pleasure to control a population before introducing Hillsdale College president Dr. Larry P. Arnn. Totalitarian novels depict regimes that exert complete and pervasive control over the lives of their subjects. George Orwell, Aldous Huxley, Arthur…
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