The Radio Free Hillsdale Hour

Topics: "Mini-brain" research, Mike Lee's OUR LOST DECLARATION, literary character, and Thomas More.On this week's episode Scot Bertram is joined by Angie Pytel, visiting lecturer in biology at Hillsdale, to talk about the recent story about a "mini-brain" grown by researchers. U.S. Sen. Mike Lee is on to dig into his recent book OUR LOST DECLARATION. Hillsdale associate professor of English Dwight Lindley continues his occasional series on basic literary concepts by discussing character. And Veronica Brooks, recent graduate from Hillsdale's Van Andel School of Statesmanship, reviews her dissertation on the political philosophy of Thomas More.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Topics: Joe Biden, Rupert Darwall's GREEN TYRANNY, ancient Greece, & the Civil War battlefield.Scot Bertram is joined by Mollie Hemingway, new senior journalism fellow at Hillsdale and senior editor at The Federalist to discuss her new role at the College and Joe Biden's entrance into the presidential race. Author Rupert Darwall discusses his recent book GREEN TYRANNY: EXPOSING THE TOTALITARIAN ROOTS OF THE CLIMATE INDUSTRIAL COMPLEX. Hillsdale professor of history Paul Rahe teaches us about the political and philosophical legacy of Greece. And recent Hillsdale graduate Nic Rowan talks about his piece in the Wall Street Journal on Catholic nuns on the Civil War battlefield.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's episode, Scot Bertram is joined by Lucy Moye, associate professor of history at Hillsdale College, to discuss what makes Notre Dame Catherdral so special. Andrew Klavan of The Daily Wire and "The Andrew Klavan Show" answers the question, "Can We Keep Silent In a World Gone Mad?" Hillsdale assistant politics professor Adam Carrington reflects on the contentious presidential Election of 1800. And we hear excerpts from a speech given by current OMB Director Mick Mulvaney at Hillsdale's 2018 Constitution Day celebration.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode, Scot Bertram talk with Hillsdale physics professor Tim Dolch about the first photo of a black hole. Christopher Scalia joins the show to discuss his new book, ON FAITH, examining the late Supreme Court justice Antonin Scalia's reflections on his own faith, on the challenges that religious believers face in modern America, and on the religious freedoms protected by the Constitution. Hillsdale's Mark Maier talks about the history of the book. And Vince Benedetto, president and CEO of Bold Gold Media, discusses the business of radio and why he became involved with Hillsdale College.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode, Scot Bertram is joined by Hillsdale professor of history Paul Rahe to discuss the origin of and recent attacks on religious liberty. Tim Carney stops by to talk about his new book ALIENATED AMERICA. Christopher Hamilton, Hillsdale chemistry professor, tells us all we need to know about gluten. And Thomas Tacoma, recent graduate of Hillsdale's Van Andel Graduate School of Statesmanship, shares information from his dissertation on the political thought of Calvin Coolidge.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode, Scot Bertram is joined by Khalil Habib, associate professor of politics at Hillsdale, to discuss the efforts to replace the Electoral College. Allen Guelzo, author/writer and professor at Gettysburg College, talks about the reevaluation of the presidency of Ulysses Grant. Hillsdale's Dwight Lindley returns for his occasional series on basic literary concepts; this week we talk mimesis. And Stephen Shipp, headmaster at Seven Oaks Classical Academy in Indiana, wants us to reconsider the way we think about education.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode, Scot Bertram is joined by Gary Wolfram, professor of economics at Hillsdale College, to discuss recent proposals to offer "free college" to all. David Horowitz joins the show to discuss his new book, DARK AGENDA. Hillsdale professor of politics Kevin Portteus looks back at the legacy of President Lyndon Johnson's "Great Society". And Richard Langworth, Senior Fellow with the Hillsdale College Churchill Project, debunks a few Churchill myths.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode, Scot Bertram is joined by Paul Moreno, professor of history at Hillsdale College, to discuss recent proposals to "pack the courts". Christopher Bedford of the Daily Caller News Foundation talks about training young journalists and media in the age of Trump. Hillsdale professor of economics, Ivan Pongracic, looks back at the life and career of surf guitar legend Dick Dale. And Matt Spalding from Hillsdale's Kirby Center shares news of a recent donation to the college by radio host Mark Levin.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode, Scot Bertram is joined by Burt Folsom, Distinguished Fellow at Hillsdale College, to discuss why some millennials might be embracing socialism. New York Times best-selling author Martin Ford looks at the future of A.I. and robotics. Hillsdale professor of English, Dwight Lindley, begins an occasional series on basic literary concepts. And Hillsdale alum Tom Morrison talks about his time at the College and his work serving in the Illinois State House.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode, Scot Bertram is joined by Adam Carrington, politics professor at Hillsdale, to discuss the possible elimination of "blue slips" in the Senate. Noah Rothman discusses his new book, UNJUST: SOCIAL JUSTICE AND THE UNMAKING OF AMERICA. Hillsdale economics professor Gary Wolfram explains the Laffer Curve. And Victor Davis Hanson, Distinguished Fellow in History at Hillsdale College, talks about his new book, THE CASE FOR TRUMP.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.