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Israel and Antisemitism Dec 08, 2023

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Hillsdale College President Dr. Larry P. Arnn, joins Hugh Hewitt on the Hillsdale Dialogues to discuss the rise of antisemitism on college campuses and ancient Middle Eastern history.

Release date: 8 December 2023

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The Meaning of Dickens' "A Christmas Carol" Dec 08, 2023

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Guests: Dwight Lindley, Joy Pullmann, & Richard Samuelson

Host Scot Bertram talks with Dwight Lindley, associate professor of English at Hillsdale College, about Hillsdale’s new online course on Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol. Joy Pullmann, executive editor at The Federalist, discusses the benefits of a classical education and her essay "Schools That Teach The Classics Instead Of Marxism See Exponential Growth." And Richard Samuelson, associate professor of government at Hillsdale in D.C., tells us the story of American statesman Henry Clay.

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The Real American Founding: Morality and Virtue Dec 06, 2023

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On this episode of The Hillsdale College Online Courses Podcast, Kyle and Juan discuss whether the government should legislate morality before introducing David Azerrad and Thomas West.

In this course, Thomas West, one of the leading scholars on the American Founding, is joined by David Azerrad, his former student and now colleague, to examine the principles of the Founders, explore the urgent political questions they faced, and reveal the choices they made to secure free government in America.

The goal of their conversation is to move beyond a simple recitation of the abstract principles of the Founding and bring their political theory to life so we can see how the Founders approached the perennial problems of politics.

The Founders understood that republican government not only depended upon citizens who possess justice, moderation, and industry, but it also required some citizens to possess more assertive virtues like courage and prudence. They sought to develop a virtuous character in American citizens through criminal law enforcement, political speeches and ceremonies, education, and support for religion.

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The Havoc-Filled Life of a Headmaster Dec 06, 2023

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Trent Kramer ('13)
Headmaster at Ascent Classical Academies

The Havoc-Filled Life of a Headmaster
Trent Kramer (‘13) is the Headmaster at Ascent Classical Academy. He discusses the diversity of work as a Headmaster, which includes strategic planning, teaching, relationship building, and sometimes cleaning up bloody noses! Mr. Kramer shares the beauty of preparing kids for life rather than just college and vocation, building strong character rather than perfecting standardized exams, and teaching kids to pursue goodness and virtue for the sake of itself.

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Daniel Coupland: The Formative Power of Children's Literature Dec 04, 2023

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Daniel Coupland, dean of the Diana Davis Spencer Graduate School of Classical Education and professor of education at Hillsdale College, delivers the first portion of a speech on how stories form our moral imagination.

This is the fourth in a series of shows from presentations delivered at the Hoogland Center for Teacher Excellence seminar on the art of teaching children’s literature. The Hoogland Center is an outreach of the Hillsdale College K-12 Education Office and offers seminars in classical academics and pedagogy for teachers of any background.

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The Core Curriculum and Human Dignity Dec 01, 2023

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President of Hillsdale College, Dr. Larry P. Arnn, joins Hugh Hewitt on the Hillsdale Dialogues to discuss how Hillsdale's core curriculum teaches students to respect human life, regardless of one's race or political affiliation.

Release date: 1 December 2023

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Matthew Spalding Has a Plan to Educate Citizens Dec 01, 2023

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Guests: Matthew Spalding, Timothy P. Carney, & D.G. Hart

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 a recent article he wrote on how the United States should educate its citizens. Timothy P. Carney, senior political columnist at the Washington Examiner, discusses the demographic dangers of America’s dropping birthrates and his upcoming book Family Unfriendly: How Our Culture Made Raising Kids Much Harder Than It Needs to Be. And D.G. Hart, associate professor of history at Hillsdale College, begins a short series on the life and works of journalist and cultural critic H.L. Mencken.

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The Real American Founding: Foreign and Domestic Policy Nov 29, 2023

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On this episode of The Hillsdale College Online Courses Podcast, Kyle and Juan discuss their favorite Founders before introducing David Azerrad and Thomas West.

The Founders believed government has a duty to protect citizens against threats from fellow citizens through the enforcement of criminal and civil laws, from foreign nations through national defense, and from government itself through the constitutional arrangements and the due process of law.

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Benjamin Beier: The Genius of Mother Goose Nov 27, 2023

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Benjamin Beier, chairman and associate professor of education at Hillsdale College, delivers the second portion of a speech on the hidden depth of the nursery rhymes of Mother Goose.

This is the third in a series of shows from presentations delivered at the Hoogland Center for Teacher Excellence seminar on the art of teaching children's literature. The Hoogland Center is an outreach of the Hillsdale College K-12 Education Office and offers seminars in classical academics and pedagogy for teachers of any background.

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Thanksgiving at Hillsdale College Nov 24, 2023

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Host Scot Bertram talks with Bill Gray, chief marketing officer and vice president for marketing, about the culture of thanks at Hillsdale College, the impact Hillsdale has had on his own life, and how to include Hillsdale in your Giving Tuesday plans.

To learn more about Hillsdale's commitment to our country's founding principles, read George Washington and Thomas Jefferson's Thanksgiving proclamations, and watch a special address from Hillsdale College President Larry P. Arnn, visit our Thanksgiving landing page.

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