The Larry Arnn Show

In this episode of  The Larry Arnn Show , Hillsdale College President Larry P. Arnn interviews psychologist and philosopher Iain McGilchrist. The two discuss McGilchrist’s work on the divided brain and how it relates to man’s search for meaning. Later, McGilchrist summarizes his career and his unique approach to address the world’s growing totalitarian streak. Find more of Iain McGilchrist's work...

In this episode of  The Larry Arnn Show , Hillsdale College President Larry P. Arnn sits down for a roundtable discussion with Hillsdale’s Associate Professor of Theology Jordan Wales and Associate Professor of Computer Science John Seiffertt. The panel discusses the challenges posed by large language models like ChatGPT and the long-term cultural impacts of “thinking” machines. Later, Dr. Arnn re...

In this episode of  The Larry Arnn Show , Hillsdale College President Larry P. Arnn interviews author and scholar Heather Mac Donald. The two discuss the dangers created when American institutions abandon merit-based selection in favor of racial quotas, as detailed in her book  When Race Trumps Merit . Later, Mac Donald breaks down the statistics reflecting the startling increase in violent crime...

In this episode of The Larry Arnn Show , Hillsdale College President Larry P. Arnn interviews C.S. Lewis scholar and theologian Michael Ward. The two discuss Ward's path to becoming a scholar and priest and his fascination with C.S. Lewis. Later, Ward dives into the contents of his books Planet Narnia: The Seven Heavens in the Imagination of C. S. Lewis and After Humanity: A Guide to C.S. Lewis’s...

In this episode of The Larry Arnn Show , Hillsdale College President Larry P. Arnn interviews writer and novelist Chigozie Obioma. The two discuss Obioma’s life in Nigeria, the inspiration behind his novel An Orchestra of Minorities , and how the Classics inform his work. Later, Obioma speaks on the nature of tragedy, and how his novels challenge his readers to face life’s tragedies. This intervie...

In this episode of The Larry Arnn Show , Hillsdale College President Larry P. Arnn interviews classicist and military historian Victor Davis Hanson. The two discuss Hanson’s life growing up on his family farm, how he began to study the classics, and his insight into the works of Aristophanes and Thucydides. Later, Hanson speaks on the nature of warfare, the death of citizenship, and his prescripti...

In this episode of The Larry Arnn Show , Hillsdale College President Larry P. Arnn interviews renowned psychologist Jordan B Peterson. The two discuss Jungian psychology, modern identity crises, how to bear your cross, and the reality of hell. This interview was conducted on June 13, 2023.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this inaugural episode of  The Larry P. Arnn Show , Hillsdale College President Larry P. Arnn interviews Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. In an exclusive one-on-one conversation, the two men discuss themes found in the Governor’s recent book,  The Courage to Be Free: Florida's Blueprint for America's Revival ,  and explore how he was able to keep Florida open during the COVID-19 pandemic. They al...