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John J. Miller on the Merits of the "Right to be Forgotten" Oct 20, 2023

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Guests: John J. Miller, Megan Basham, & Stephen Naumann

Host Scot Bertram talks with John J. Miller, director of the Dow Journalism Program at Hillsdale College, about the growing movement among journalists to establish a "right to be forgotten." Megan Basham, author and reporter at The Daily Wire, discusses efforts by the Left to popularize liberal theological views in American churches as well as her upcoming book Bad Shepherds. And Stephen Naumann, associate professor of German at Hillsdale College, describes how to make the most of a vacation to Germany.

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Andrew Biggio Helps WWII Veterans Remember Oct 13, 2023

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Guests: Paul A. Rahe, Andrew Biggio, & Courtney Meyet

Host Scot Bertram talks with Paul A. Rahe, professor of history and Charles O. Lee and Louise K. Lee Chair in the Western Heritage at Hillsdale College, about his new book Sparta's Sicilian Proxy War: The Grand Strategy of Classical Sparta. Andrew Biggio, former U.S. Marine Corps infantry sergeant, discusses the healing power of memory and shares World War II stories from his new book The Rifle 2: Back to the Battlefield. And Courtney Meyet, chairwoman and associate professor of chemistry at Hillsdale College, tells us about her transition from Ironman Triathlon competitions to the world of gravel cycling.

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Owen Strachan on the Battle For Manhood Oct 06, 2023

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Guests: Michael Tripepi, Owen Strachan, & Kelly Scott Franklin

Host Scot Bertram talks with Michael Tripepi, assistant professor of physics at Hillsdale College, about the potential impact of changes in the rotational speed of the earth’s core. Owen Strachan, the provost and research professor of theology at Grace Bible Theological Seminary, lays out his view of biblical masculinity and previews his new book: The War on Men: Why Society Hates Them and Why We Need Them. And Kelly Scott Franklin, associate professor of English at Hillsdale College, discusses his analysis of Walt Whitman’s “Vigil Strange I Kept on the Field One Night” in an article for the Wall Street Journal.

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Myron Magnet Takes Us Behind the Antiracist Racket Sep 29, 2023

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Guests: Kyle Murnen, Myron Magnet, & Benedict Whalen

Host Scot Bertram talks with Kyle Murnen, director of Online Learning at Hillsdale College, about the brand-new podcast from the Online Learning team: The Hillsdale College Online Courses Podcast. Myron Magnet, historian and author of Clarence Thomas and the Lost Constitution, explains the history and goals of the "Antiracist" movement in his new article "The Antiracist Racket." And Benedict Whalen, associate professor of English at Hillsdale College, continues his series on the works of Christopher Marlowe with Doctor Faustus.

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The Dangers of Ranked-Choice Voting Sep 22, 2023

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Guests: David Whalen, Trent England, & Dwight Lindley

Host Scot Bertram sits down with David Whalen, associate vice president for curriculum and professor of English at Hillsdale, to discuss the lack of character in our culture and his article “Why is good character hard to come by?” Trent England, founder and executive director of Save Our States, explains what ranked-choice voting is, who is behind it, and why it threatens the integrity of our elections in his new book The Case Against Ranked-Choice Voting. And Dwight Lindley, associate professor of English at Hillsdale College, continues his series on the works of Charles Dickens with David Copperfield.

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Mollie Hemingway and the War on Free Speech Sep 15, 2023

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Guests: Mollie Hemingway, Todd Mack, & Stan W. Crosley

Host Scot Bertram talks with Mollie Hemingway, Senior Journalism Fellow at Hillsdale College and editor-in-chief of The Federalist, to discuss recent developments in the Missouri v. Biden case regarding collusion against free speech and to analyze the change in rhetoric in the immigration debate. Todd Mack, chairman and associate professor of Spanish at Hillsdale College, finishes a two-part series on Miguel de Cervantes’ masterpiece Don Quixote. And Stan W. Crosley, 1985 graduate of Hillsdale College and founder and managing partner of Crosley Law Offices, explains the ins and outs of cybersecurity.

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Victor Davis Hanson Reveals The Left's Plan For America Sep 08, 2023

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Guests: Victor Davis Hanson & Todd Mack

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, and discusses his recent essay, “What the Left Did to Our Country.” Todd Mack, chairman and associate professor of Spanish at Hillsdale College, begins a two-part series on Miguel de Cervantes' masterpiece Don Quixote.

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Kathleen O'Toole Defines American Classical Education Sep 01, 2023

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Guests: Kathleen O'Toole & Carrie Gress

Host Scot Bertram is joined by Kathleen O'Toole, Assistant Provost for K-12 Education at Hillsdale College, to discuss the rising national popularity of charter schools and to more clearly define American classical education. And Carrie Gress, fellow at the Ethics and Public Policy Center and a scholar at the Institute for Human Ecology at The Catholic University of America, delves into the roots of Feminism and her new book The End of Woman: How Smashing the Patriarchy Has Destroyed Us.

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The Story of Biden's Disastrous Exit From Afghanistan Aug 25, 2023

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Guests: Adam Carrington, Jerry Dunleavy, James Hasson, & Kelly Franklin

Host Scot Bertram talks with Adam Carrington, associate professor of politics and William and Patricia LaMothe Chair in the U.S. Constitution at Hillsdale College, on the repercussions of Sackett v. EPA. Jerry Dunleavy and James Hasson discuss President Biden’s disastrous exit from Afghanistan and their book Kabul: The Untold Story of Biden’s Fiasco and the American Warriors Who Fought to the End. And Kelly Scott Franklin, associate professor of English at Hillsdale College, returns for another edition of “Great Moments in the Great Books,” this time focusing on the chapter “The Sphynx” in Herman Melville’s Moby Dick.

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Gad Saad Unpacks His Secrets to Happiness Aug 18, 2023

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Guests: Timothy Dolch, Gad Saad, & Mickey Mattox

Host Scot Bertram talks with Timothy Dolch, associate professor of physics at Hillsdale College, about his work with the NANOGrav Physics Frontiers Center showing evidence for gravitational waves. Gad Saad, professor and evolutionary behavioral scientist, discusses the keys to happiness and his new book The Saad Truth about Happiness. And Mickey Mattox, Flack Family Foundation Chair and professor of theology at Hillsdale College, tells us how to think about Martin Luther as theologian.

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