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TOPICS: Benjamin Franklin as moral lawgiver, what is inflation and why it's bad, and the life and work of William Butler Yeats With the recent release of a PBS documentary on Benjamin Franklin, host Scot Bertram continues his discussion with Kevin Slack, Associate Professor of Politics at Hillsdale, about Franklin as moral lawgiver. Nathan Lewis, co-author with Steve Forbes and Elizabeth Ames of t...

Ian Atherton, Literature Teacher at Golden View Classical Academy in Golden (Colo.), talks with host Scot Bertram about teaching eleventh grade, the maturity level of students in this grade, and how appreciation for literature develops. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Catherine Kuiper, Assistant Professor of Education at Hillsdale College, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss the thinking and teaching of Henry Adams. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week’s episode of Beyond the Bubble, listen to Ryan Goff (‘21) share about the variety of work he does as an M&A Analyst at a middle market investment bank. He also explains the value he found from participating in extracurriculars like The Collegian, Investment Club, and the ACG Cup as well as how useful strong writing skills are in the workforce. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy i...

TOPICS: Why a proper approach to history is important, why China is winning the war for high tech, and why raising virtuous men is vital for the country Host Scot Bertram talks with Wilfred McClay, Victor Davis Hanson Chair in Classical History and Western Civilization at Hillsdale College, about his recent Bradley Prize, his approach to history, and why the subject is so important. Arthur Herman,...

Hillsdale Dialogues 04-29-22: Cicero and Cato the Younger on Friendship See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kim Walley, Upper School Teacher at Founders Classical Academy of Leander (Texas) and Serena Warnky, Upper School Teacher at Founders Classical Academy of Lewisville (Texas), talk with host Scot Bertram about tenth grade curriculum, which type of students begin to show interest in chemistry, and pedagogical practices a teacher can employ to effectively teach students through this year. See omnystu...

Ben Thompson (‘09) spends his day hunting down the best barrels of oil and negotiating the price as a Crude Oil Trader at Shell Trading. He explains how companies make money through trading and talks about the basics of the industry, entry options, and how he utilized his finance degree in a highly technical field. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

David Whalen, Associate Vice President for Curriculum and Professor of English at Hillsdale College, joins host Scot Bertram to continue his discussion on the thinking and teaching of John Senior. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As a Director at Spell Capital Mezzanine, Stephen Hann (‘08) works to manage investment portfolios, source and underwrite deals, and build relationships across a wide range of industries. He talks about the importance of developing soft skills in the communication and articulation of complex concepts as well as the necessity of practicing math, excel, and modeling skills for success in an exciting...

TOPICS: American classical education, themes in C. S. Lewis's fiction, and a deeper look at Andrew Jackson Host Scot Bertram talks with Kathleen O'Toole, Assistant Provost for K-12 Education at Hillsdale College, about what makes for truly *American* classical education. Jason Lepojärvi, Assistant Professor of Religious Studies at Thorneloe University, stops by to discuss themes found in C. S. Lew...

Hillsdale Dialogues 04-22-22: Aristotle on Friendship, Part III See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike Roberts, Assistant Headmaster, Athletic Director and 10th Grade History Teacher at Hillsdale Academy in Hillsdale (Mich.), talks with host Scot Bertram about teaching tenth grade, getting students focused inside the classroom, and what topics engage students at this age. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

David Whalen, Associate Vice President for Curriculum and Professor of English at Hillsdale College, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss the thinking and teaching of John Senior. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hillsdale Dialogues 04-16-22: The State of Europe Today See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TOPICS: History of the filibuster, the relentless growth of government, Tolstoy's great works, and a Hillsdale grad in the White House press corps Host Scot Bertram talks with Paul Moreno, William and Berniece Grewcock Chair in Constitutional History and Professor of History at Hillsdale, about the history of the filibuster in the U.S. Senate. Stephen Moore, Senior Economist at FreedomWorks and fo...

Scott Keenan (‘07) innovates on a daily basis as the head of growth strategy for a startup merging real estate with hospitality. Scott shares how his different interests and love for problem solving led him from a chemistry major at Hillsdale to environmental consulting and finally to driving growth for a company restructuring the traditional approach to hospitality. See omnystudio.com/listener fo...

Jonathan Rogers and Catherine Rogers, Ninth Grade Teachers at Founders Classical Academy in Lewisville (Texas), talk with host Scot Bertram about ninth grade curriculum, how the literature curriculum aligns with the history curriculum, and expectations in moving from eighth grade to ninth grade. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Conor Hill, Headmaster at Valor North Austin (Texas), joins host Scot Bertram to talk about what we mean by "wonder" in a classroom setting, how to encourage students to be filled with wonder, and how wonder draws students closer toward the good, the true and the beautiful. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hillsdale Dialogues 04-09-22: Aristotle on Friendship, Part II See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ally Eads (‘19) took her passion for running and turned it into a career at New Balance. Ally describes how she utilizes the communication skills she learned as a team captain for Hillsdale’s Track and Field team and shares how speaking with alumni helped her pursue her interests as a career. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TOPICS: Benjamin Franklin as Enlightenment philosopher, Critical Race Theory & our schools, and the problem of evil and suffering With PBS debuting a new documentary on Benjamin Franklin, host Scot Bertram talks with Kevin Slack, Associate Professor of Politics at Hillsdale, about Franklin as Enlightenment philosopher. Christopher Rufo, senior fellow at the Manhattan Institute, joins the show to d...

As a legal counsel for Alliance Defending Freedom, Christy Hirsch (‘16) serves on the Church & Ministry Alliance team advising clients on religious freedoms and preparing clients to defend religious liberty lawsuits. She shares how she utilizes the skills and values she learned at Hillsdale in her work on a daily basis. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kathleen O’Toole, Assistant Provost for K-12 Education at Hillsdale College, joins host Scot Bertram to talk about what we mean by politics in an educational setting, making sure our children become good citizens, and how the curriculum in classical education relates back to civic education. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TOPICS: Revolutions in 1968, THE UNITED STATES IN CRISIS, a great moment in THE ODYSSEY, and woke capitalism vs. profit. Host Scot Bertram talks with Darryl Hart, Distinguished Associate Professor of History at Hillsdale College, about events from the year 1968, a year of global revolution. Edward Erler joins the show to discuss his new book THE UNITED STATES IN CRISIS: CITIZENSHIP, IMMIGRATION, A...