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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.

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Latest Episodes

Guests: Mathew Spalding

Host Scot Bertram talks with Matthew Spalding, vice president of Washington Operations and dean of the Van Andel Graduate School of Government at Hillsdale College in Washington, D.C, about his new book, The Making of the Am... more

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Guests: Scott Jennings & Ava Downs

Host Scot Bertram talks with Scott Jennings, senior political commentator at CNN, about his new book, A Revolution of Common Sense: How Donald Trump Stormed Washington and Fought for Western Civilization, and the ... more

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Guests: Mark Moyar, Jason M. Gehrke, & Tom Conner

Host Scot Bertram talks with Mark Moyar, the William P. Harris Chair in Military History at Hillsdale College, about his recent essay on the 50th anniversary of the end of the Vietnam War. Jason Ge... more

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Guests: Susan Crabtree & Jeremiah Regan

Host Scot Bertram talks with Susan Crabtree, senior White House and national political correspondent for RealClearPolitics, about her recent book Fool’s Gold: The Radicals, Con Artists, and Traitors Who Kille... more

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Recent Guests

Scott Jennings
Senior political commentator at CNN and author
CNN
Episode: Scott Jennings Explains the Common Sense of Donald Trump
Ava Downs
Current Hillsdale student and 2025 USA shooting Trap Junior Olympic champion
Hillsdale College Shooting Team
Episode: Scott Jennings Explains the Common Sense of Donald Trump
Susan Crabtree
Senior White House and National Politics correspondent at RealClearPolitics, co-author of "Fool's Gold"
RealClearPolitics
Episode: Who Killed the California Dream?
Dr. Benedict Whalen
Associate Professor of English at Hillsdale College
Hillsdale College
Episode: What Makes a Great Ghost Story
Ryan P. Williams
President at the Claremont Institute and publisher of the Claremont Review of Books
Claremont Institute
Episode: Defending the American Way of Life
Dr. Nathan Herring
Assistant Professor of Physics at Hillsdale College
Hillsdale College
Episode: Defending the American Way of Life
Aaron Kheriarty
Physician specializing in psychiatry, director of the program in bioethics, technology, and flourishing at the Ethics and Public Policy Center, and author.
Ethics and Public Policy Center
Episode: How to Heal Modern Medicine
Mark Krikorian
Executive Director of the Center for Immigration Studies
Center for Immigration Studies
Episode: The Challenge of Americanization
Daniel J. Flynn
Author of 'The Man Who Invented Conservatism, The Unlikely Life of Frank S. Meyer'
American Spectator, Hoover Institution
Episode: The Man Who Invented Conservatism

Host

Scot Bertram
Host of The Radio Free Hillsdale Hour

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 668 ratings
  • Quality guests every week

    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.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Stuart Walton
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • Lincoln Lovers

    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.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    William M S
    United States5 months ago
  • Right?!

    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!

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    FrostyRucks
    United States10 months ago
  • Podcast

    I throughly enjoy the show and the topics that are urgently relevant to our day please continue marching on

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    CES1604
    United Statesa year ago
  • Sound quality.

    Do you understand the concept?

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    The_T_K
    United Statesa year ago

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Educational content that engages critically with relevant topics.
Some critiques regarding the sound quality and conversational flow.
High-quality guests providing insightful commentary.
Listeners appreciate the emphasis on historical and cultural education.

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Scott Jennings Explains the Common Sense of Donald Trump
Q: What do you learn about yourself through the Junior Olympic competition?
It teaches that one is more than just wins and losses and emphasizes the importance of mental management.
Scott Jennings Explains the Common Sense of Donald Trump
Q: How does Donald Trump want information presented to him?
Trump is curious and asks a lot of questions, preferring debates among advisors with differing opinions.
Scott Jennings Explains the Common Sense of Donald Trump
Q: Where did Scott Jennings come from?
Scott Jennings hails from Kentucky, where he grew up in Dawson Springs and attended the University of Louisville.
The Iranian Airstrikes and America First Foreign Policy
Q: What does success look like for an America First foreign policy 10 or 20 years from now?
Success looks like a major military conflict over Taiwan does not happen, ensuring the security of shipping interests and an end to the war in Ukraine, ultimately leading to an effective and sustainable military presence.
The Iranian Airstrikes and America First Foreign Policy
Q: Can you walk us through why the Iran strike fits into the America First framework?
While it might seem like a break from restraint, the administration has shown a willingness to use military power in specific situations, indicating that American military power is not off the table as an instrument of foreign policy.

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Rich in educational content, this podcast offers a variety of discussions featuring experts and thought leaders exploring topics such as American history, education reform, and the interplay between politics and culture. Episodes often highlight significant historical figures and moments, including the founding of the United States, the influence of conservatism, and the nuances of contemporary political debates. What makes this podcast particularly noteworthy is its focus on maintaining the core principles of a liberal arts education, encouraging listeners to engage thoughtfully with complex issues rather than simply accepting mainstream narratives.

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4. The Hillsdale College Online Courses Podcast
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1. Scott Jennings
2. Ava Downs
3. Susan Crabtree
4. Dr. Benedict Whalen
5. Ryan P. Williams
6. Dr. Nathan Herring
7. Aaron Kheriarty
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