
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.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 358 | Founded | 7 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Education | |||

Guests: John Bachman & Nathan Herring
Host Scot Bertram talks with John Bachman, host of John Bachman Now on Newsmax, about Ronald Reagan's successful invasion of Grenada and his new book Turning Point: How Reagan Liberated Grenada and Won the Cold... more
Guests: Ronald J. Pestritto & Daniel Darling
Host Scot Bertram talks with Ronald J. Pestritto, dean of the Van Andel Graduate School of Statesmanship and Charles and Lucia Shipley Chair in the American Constitution at Hillsdale College, about the r... more
Guests: Shaun Rieley & Christina J. Lambert
Host Scot Bertram talks with Shaun Rieley, director of educational programs and teaching fellow at Hillsdale College in Washington, D.C., about his recent essay "Mob Violence Is Fatal to Republican Govern... more
Guests: James Rosen & Matthew Mehan
Host Scot Bertram talks with James Rosen, chief Washington correspondent at Newsmax, about the early years of Antonin Scalia's tenure on the Supreme Court as detailed in his new book Scalia: Supreme Court Years, ... more
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This show, and many other errs from Hillsdale, can’t get through a sentence without the constant overuse of the verbal tics, “Right?” and Ummm. Perhaps it flows from President Arndt. This has made many of the podcast shows unlistenable. These are supposed to be educated scholars, but they sound like unprepared high schoolers. It is insulting, lazy, and unprofessional. We expect more from Hillsdale. So, PLEASE set and demonstrate higher standards!
So disappointed thatJonathan Butcher, on the
The Radio Free Hillsdale Hour: Americans Are More United Than We Think, Jan 8, 2026 cannot get through a segment without constant overuse of the new contemporary verbal tic, “Right?” It is nothing more than a replacement for the equally unprofessional, “umm”. This not the first occasion on this podcast that I had to stop listening because the speakers repeated “right?” so frequently. It is obnoxious and unprofessional. The previous occasion was an Ass... more
A recent must-listen to my podcast listening schedule. Host Scott is a reassuring voice who asks great questions of the external guests and members of the faculty such as James Webb who seemed like a genuine teacher of accounting who really explained why young people would become CPAs and ACAs - a genuine pleasure.
I can’t speak for all of the episodes, but at least the episode on Jefferson and the Declaration of Independence has an extraordinarily misguided favorable view of Abraham Lincoln. Lincoln was a killer of Americans. A duplicitous politician that waged an unnecessary war.
So disappointed that Patricia R. Bart, an associate professor of English at Hillsdale College cannot even begin nor get through a segment without constant overuse of the verbal tic and “uhm” replacement, “Right?!” This is an English professor who cannot even engage in basic elementary effective communication! Please stop with “Right?!”- the invasive cultural rubbish of the ENGLISH language! Do better!
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The focus revolves around discussions related to historical events, government, education, and significant cultural figures. Topics often include analyses of key moments in American history, such as military operations, the legacy of influential political figures, and the implications of educational philosophies. The content typically features episodes with esteemed guests from academia, bringing insights into a variety of subjects, including patriotism, political strategies, and societal issues. By emphasizing intellectual engagement and debate, the show aims to provide a well-rounded understanding of contemporary challenges and historic lessons relevant to the audience.
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Recent guests on The Radio Free Hillsdale Hour include:
1. John Bachman
2. Dr. RJ. Pestritto
3. Daniel Darling
4. Dr. Shaun Rieley
5. Dr. Christina Lambert
6. Dr. Matt Mehan
7. Dr. Allen Guelzo
8. Michael P. Foley
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