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Hillsdale Dialogues

Hillsdale College·Hosted by Larry P. Arnn and Hugh Hewitt·643 episodes

EducationCo-hostedGreat BooksWeekly30-40 minConservative lensSerialized study arcs

Once per week, Hillsdale College president Larry P. Arnn joins Hugh Hewitt to discuss Great Books, Great Men, and Great Ideas. Subscribe via Apple Podcasts.

Why listen

Hillsdale Dialogues gives you a weekly, classroom-like conversation between Hillsdale College president Larry P. Arnn and Hugh Hewitt about classic books, American politics, statesmanship, and civic ideas. The show works best for listeners who enjoy Great Books discussion with a conservative institutional lens, especially long-running series on Churchill, Plato, Shakespeare, and the American founding.

Series(8)

Episodes

35 min
Jun 1, 2026
Erika Kirk's Inspiring Message to Hillsdale Graduates

Hillsdale College p resident Dr. Larry P. Arnn and Hugh Hewitt discuss the concept of commencement and dig deeper into Erika Kirk’s inspiring message to Hillsdale graduates on this week’s Hillsdale Dialogues. Release date: 29 May 2026See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

33 min
May 26, 2026
Trump Goes to China

President Donald Trump's diplomatic trip to China, the history of Zionism, and the future of British politics after the routing of the Labour Party. Dr. Larry P. Arnn, president of Hillsdale College, joins Hugh Hewitt on the Hillsdale Dialogues. Release date: 22 May 2026See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

34 min
May 18, 2026
Churchill’s The Second World War, Part Twenty-Five

Dr. Larry P. Arnn, President of Hillsdale College, joins Hugh Hewitt on the Hillsdale Dialogues to continue a series on The Second World War, Churchill's sprawling memoir and history of World War II in six volumes.Release date: 15 May 2026See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

32 min
May 11, 2026
The Rising Tide of Political Violence

The third attempted assassination of President Donald Trump, teaching students to question conspiracy theories, and the rise of radical political candidates like Maine's Graham Platner. Dr. Larry P. Arnn, president of Hillsdale College, joins Hugh Hewitt on the Hillsdale Dialogues. Release date: 8 May 2026See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

36 min
May 4, 2026
The Making of the American Mind, Part One

Matthew Spalding, vice president of Washington Operations and dean of Hillsdale in D.C.’s Van Andel Graduate School of Government, joins Hugh Hewitt on the Hillsdale Dialogues to begin a series on the intellectual foundations of the American Revolution.Release date: 01 May 2026See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

34 min
Apr 27, 2026
Churchill’s The Second World War, Part Twenty-Four

Dr. Larry P. Arnn, President of Hillsdale College, joins Hugh Hewitt on the Hillsdale Dialogues to continue a series on The Second World War, Churchill's sprawling memoir and history of World War II in six volumes.Release date: 24 April 2026See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

34 min
Apr 20, 2026
Churchill’s The Second World War, Part Twenty-Three

Dr. Larry P. Arnn, President of Hillsdale College, joins Hugh Hewitt on the Hillsdale Dialogues to continue a series on The Second World War, Churchill's sprawling memoir and history of World War II in six volumes.Release date: 17 April 2026See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

34 min
Apr 13, 2026
The Rhetoric of Donald Trump

The operation to rescue a U.S. airman in Iran, admissions at Hillsdale College, and the rhetoric of president Donald Trump. Dr. Larry P. Arnn, president of Hillsdale College, joins Hugh Hewitt on the Hillsdale Dialogues. Release date: 10 April 2026See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

33 min
Apr 6, 2026
Churchill’s The Second World War, Part Twenty-Two

Dr. Larry P. Arnn, President of Hillsdale College, joins Hugh Hewitt on the Hillsdale Dialogues to continue a series on The Second World War, Churchill's sprawling memoir and history of World War II in six volumes.Release date: 03 April 2026See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

33 min
Mar 30, 2026
Churchill’s The Second World War, Part Twenty-One

Dr. Larry P. Arnn, President of Hillsdale College, joins Hugh Hewitt on the Hillsdale Dialogues to continue a series on The Second World War, Churchill's sprawling memoir and history of World War II in six volumes.Release date: 27 March 2026See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

30 min
Mar 23, 2026
The War in Iran

The war in Iran, the future of the Iranian regime, and how Hillsdale students feel about the war. Dr. Larry P. Arnn, president of Hillsdale College, joins Hugh Hewitt on the Hillsdale Dialogues. Release date: 20 March 2026See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

32 min
Mar 16, 2026
The Politics of Shakespeare, Part Four

Khalil Habib, associate professor of politics at Hillsdale College, joins Hugh Hewitt on the Hillsdale Dialogues to continue a series on the politics of Shakespeare's historical plays. Release date: 13 March 2026See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

34 min
Mar 9, 2026
The Politics of Shakespeare, Part Three

Khalil Habib, associate professor of politics at Hillsdale College, joins Hugh Hewitt on the Hillsdale Dialogues to continue a series on the politics of Shakespeare's historical plays. Release date: 06 March 2026See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

32 min
Mar 2, 2026
The Politics of Shakespeare, Part Two

Khalil Habib, associate professor of politics at Hillsdale College, joins Hugh Hewitt on the Hillsdale Dialogues to continue a series on the politics of Shakespeare's historical plays. Release date: 02 March 2026See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

35 min
Feb 23, 2026
The Politics of Shakespeare, Part One

Khalil Habib, associate professor of politics at Hillsdale College, joins Hugh Hewitt on the Hillsdale Dialogues to start a new series on the politics of Shakespeare's historical plays. Release date: 20 February 2026See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

34 min
Feb 16, 2026
Churchill’s The Second World War, Part Twenty

Dr. Larry P. Arnn, President of Hillsdale College, joins Hugh Hewitt on the Hillsdale Dialogues to continue a series on The Second World War, Churchill's sprawling memoir and history of World War II in six volumes.Release date: 13 February 2026See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

33 min
Feb 9, 2026
Churchill’s The Second World War, Part Nineteen

Dr. Larry P. Arnn, President of Hillsdale College, joins Hugh Hewitt on the Hillsdale Dialogues to continue a series on The Second World War, Churchill's sprawling memoir and history of World War II in six volumes.Release date: 06 February 2026See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

34 min
Feb 2, 2026
The Constitutional Crisis in Minneapolis

The potential for additional strikes by the United States in Iran, a speech by Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney denouncing the United States, and the rising tensions in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Dr. Larry P. Arnn, president of Hillsdale College, joins Hugh Hewitt on the Hillsdale Dialogues. Release date: 30 January 2026See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

33 min
Jan 26, 2026
Churchill’s The Second World War, Part Eighteen

Dr. Larry P. Arnn, President of Hillsdale College, joins Hugh Hewitt on the Hillsdale Dialogues to continue a series on The Second World War, Churchill's sprawling memoir and history of World War II in six volumes.Release date: 23 January 2026See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

33 min
Jan 19, 2026
Churchill’s The Second World War, Part Seventeen

Dr. Larry P. Arnn, President of Hillsdale College, joins Hugh Hewitt on the Hillsdale Dialogues to continue a series on The Second World War, Churchill's sprawling memoir and history of World War II in six volumes.Release date: 19 January 2026See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

35 min
Jan 12, 2026
Venezuela and the Constitution

The Constitutional legitimacy of the Trump Administration's actions in Venezuela, the opening days of the Zohran Mamdani administration in New York City, and the electoral future of the Democratic Party. Dr. Larry P. Arnn, president of Hillsdale College, joins Hugh Hewitt on the Hillsdale Dialogues. Release date: 9 December 2026See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

34 min
Dec 29, 2025
Churchill’s The Second World War, Part Sixteen

Dr. Larry P. Arnn, President of Hillsdale College, joins Hugh Hewitt on the Hillsdale Dialogues to continue a series on The Second World War, Churchill's sprawling memoir and history of World War II in six volumes.Release date: 26 December 2025See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

35 min
Dec 22, 2025
Churchill’s The Second World War, Part Fifteen

Dr. Larry P. Arnn, President of Hillsdale College, joins Hugh Hewitt on the Hillsdale Dialogues to continue a series on The Second World War, Churchill's sprawling memoir and history of World War II in six volumes.Release date: 19 December 2025See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

33 min
Dec 15, 2025
The Future of Representative Government

Supreme Court arguments concerning the existence of independent government agencies, Christmas at Hillsdale College, the consequences of unrestricted immigration in Europe, and the rise of radical candidates in the Democratic party. Dr. Larry P. Arnn, president of Hillsdale College, joins Hugh Hewitt on the Hillsdale Dialogues. Release date: 12 December 2025See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

34 min
Dec 11, 2025
The Story of our Declaration of Independence

In this special episode of the Hillsdale Dialogues, Dr. Matthew Spalding, Vice President of Washington Operations and Dean of the Van Andel Graduate School of Government at Hillsdale College, joins Hugh Hewitt on the Hillsdale Dialogues to discuss his new book The Making of the American Mind: The Story of our Declaration of Independence. Release date: 10 December 2025See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

33 min
Dec 8, 2025
Churchill’s The Second World War, Part Fourteen

Dr. Larry P. Arnn, President of Hillsdale College, joins Hugh Hewitt on the Hillsdale Dialogues to continue a series on The Second World War, Churchill's sprawling memoir and history of World War II in six volumes.Release date: 05 December 2025See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

33 min
Dec 1, 2025
Churchill’s The Second World War, Part Thirteen

Dr. Larry P. Arnn, President of Hillsdale College, joins Hugh Hewitt on the Hillsdale Dialogues to continue a series on The Second World War, Churchill's sprawling memoir and history of World War II in six volumes.Release date: 28 November 2025See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

34 min
Nov 24, 2025
Churchill’s The Second World War, Part Twelve

Dr. Larry P. Arnn, President of Hillsdale College, joins Hugh Hewitt on the Hillsdale Dialogues to continue a series on The Second World War, Churchill's sprawling memoir and history of World War II in six volumes.Release date: 21 November 2025See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

34 min
Nov 17, 2025
Churchill’s The Second World War, Part Eleven

Dr. Larry P. Arnn, President of Hillsdale College, joins Hugh Hewitt on the Hillsdale Dialogues to continue a series on The Second World War, Churchill's sprawling memoir and history of World War II in six volumes.Release date: 14 November 2025See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

34 min
Nov 10, 2025
Churchill’s The Second World War, Part Ten

Dr. Larry P. Arnn, President of Hillsdale College, joins Hugh Hewitt on the Hillsdale Dialogues to continue a series on The Second World War, Churchill's sprawling memoir and history of World War II in six volumes.Release date: 7 November 2025See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

34 min
Nov 3, 2025
Donald Trump's Path to Peace

President Trump's work to bring a ceasefire to the Middle East, shutdown politics in Washington, D.C., the importance of a great high school education, and what Halloween is like at Hillsdale College. Dr. Larry P. Arnn, president of Hillsdale College, joins Hugh Hewitt on the Hillsdale Dialogues. Release date: 31 October 2025  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

35 min
Oct 27, 2025
Churchill’s The Second World War, Part Nine

Dr. Larry P. Arnn, President of Hillsdale College, joins Hugh Hewitt on the Hillsdale Dialogues to continue a series on The Second World War, Churchill's sprawling memoir and history of World War II in six volumes.Release date: 24 October 2025See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

33 min
Oct 20, 2025
Churchill’s The Second World War, Part Eight

Dr. Larry P. Arnn, President of Hillsdale College, joins Hugh Hewitt on the Hillsdale Dialogues to continue a series on The Second World War, Churchill's sprawling memoir and history of World War II in six volumes.Release date: 17 October 2025See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

33 min
Oct 13, 2025
America After Charlie Kirk

Dr. Larry Arnn's eulogy at the funeral of Charlie Kirk, developments in the hostage negotiations in Israel, and how president Trump's relationship with Israel will affect his legacy. Dr. Larry P. Arnn, president of Hillsdale College, joins Hugh Hewitt on the Hillsdale Dialogues. Release date: 10 October 2025See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

34 min
Oct 7, 2025
The Road to the American Revolution, Part Six

This week: The philosophical grounding of the Constitution, George Washington's military experience, and the concept of "Fabian Tactics." Matthew Spalding, vice president of Washington Operations and dean of Hillsdale in D.C.’s Van Andel Graduate School of Government, joins Hugh Hewitt on the Hillsdale Dialogues. Release date: 3 October 2025See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

34 min
Sep 29, 2025
Churchill’s The Second World War, Part Seven

Dr. Larry P. Arnn, President of Hillsdale College, joins Hugh Hewitt on the Hillsdale Dialogues to continue a series on The Second World War, Churchill's sprawling memoir and history of World War II in six volumes.Release date: 26 September 2025See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

33 min
Sep 22, 2025
Churchill’s The Second World War, Part Six

Dr. Larry P. Arnn, President of Hillsdale College, joins Hugh Hewitt on the Hillsdale Dialogues to continue a series on The Second World War, Churchill's sprawling memoir and history of World War II in six volumes.Release date: 19 September 2025See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

34 min
Sep 15, 2025
Churchill’s The Second World War, Part Five

Dr. Larry P. Arnn, President of Hillsdale College, joins Hugh Hewitt on the Hillsdale Dialogues to continue a series on The Second World War, Churchill's sprawling memoir and history of World War II in six volumes.Release date: 12 September 2025See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

34 min
Sep 8, 2025
Churchill’s The Second World War, Part Four

Dr. Larry P. Arnn, President of Hillsdale College, joins Hugh Hewitt on the Hillsdale Dialogues to continue a series on The Second World War, Churchill's sprawling memoir and history of World War II in six volumes.Release date: 5 September 2025See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

35 min
Sep 1, 2025
The Annunciation Catholic School Shooting

Efforts by the Trump administration to resolve the conflict in Ukraine, the shooting at Annunciation Catholic School, and the first week of classes at Hillsdale College. Dr. Larry P. Arnn, president of Hillsdale College, joins Hugh Hewitt on the Hillsdale Dialogues. Release date: 29 August 2025See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

34 min
Aug 25, 2025
Churchill’s The Second World War, Part Three

Dr. Larry P. Arnn, President of Hillsdale College, joins Hugh Hewitt on the Hillsdale Dialogues to continue a series on The Second World War, Churchill's sprawling memoir and history of World War II in six volumes.Release date: 22 August 2025See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

35 min
Aug 18, 2025
Churchill’s The Second World War, Part Two

Dr. Larry P. Arnn, President of Hillsdale College, joins Hugh Hewitt on the Hillsdale Dialogues to continue a series on The Second World War, Churchill's sprawling memoir and history of World War II in six volumes.Release date: 15 August 2025See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

34 min
Aug 11, 2025
Churchill’s The Second World War, Part One

Dr. Larry P. Arnn, President of Hillsdale College, joins Hugh Hewitt on the Hillsdale Dialogues to begin a series on The Second World War, Churchill's sprawling memoir and history of World War II in six volumes.Release date: 8 August 2025See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

34 min
Aug 4, 2025
The Road to the American Revolution, Part Five

This week: Interesting parallels between the lives of Presidents George Washington and Donald Trump, the early campaigns of the Continental Army, and the Battle of Bunker Hill. Matthew Spalding, vice president of Washington Operations and dean of Hillsdale in D.C.’s Van Andel Graduate School of Government, joins Hugh Hewitt on the Hillsdale Dialogues. Release date: 1 August 2025See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

35 min
Jul 28, 2025
Churchill’s My Early Life, Part Ten

Dr. Larry P. Arnn, President of Hillsdale College, joins Hugh Hewitt on the Hillsdale Dialogues for his series on "Churchill the Writer." On this episode, Dr. Arnn and Hugh continue their discussion of My Early Life, which covers Winston Churchill’s life from 1874-1904.Release date: 25 July 2025 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

34 min
Jul 21, 2025
Education Reform in the "Big Beautiful Bill"

Education reforms in President Trump's "Big Beautiful Bill," Winston Churchill's tenure as Chancellor of the Exchequer, and the ever-shifting politics of Europe and the Middle East. Dr. Larry P. Arnn, president of Hillsdale College, joins Hugh Hewitt on the Hillsdale Dialogues. Release date: 18 July 2025See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

34 min
Jul 14, 2025
Churchill’s My Early Life, Part Nine

Dr. Larry P. Arnn, President of Hillsdale College, joins Hugh Hewitt on the Hillsdale Dialogues for his series on "Churchill the Writer." On this episode, Dr. Arnn and Hugh continue their discussion of My Early Life, which covers Winston Churchill’s life from 1874-1904.Release date: 11 July 2025 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

1 hr 9 min
Jul 7, 2025
Harry V. Jaffa and the Declaration of Independence

Dr. Larry P. Arnn joins Hugh Hewitt for a special replay of a Fourth of July program in which they discuss Professor Harry V. Jaffa's classic interview with Hugh Hewitt on the Declaration of Independence. Release date: 04 July 2016See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

34 min
Jun 30, 2025
Israel's '12 Day War'

Israel and the United States' successful operations in Iran, the U.S. Supreme Court's critiques of nationwide injunctions, and the stakes of New York City's upcoming mayoral election. Dr. Larry P. Arnn, president of Hillsdale College, joins Hugh Hewitt on the Hillsdale Dialogues. Release date: 30 June 2025See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

33 min
Jun 23, 2025
The Road to the American Revolution, Part Four

This week: The military parade in Washington, D.C., the history of the Declaration of the Causes and Necessity of Taking Up Arms, and the strange circumstances surrounding The Olive Branch Petition. Matthew Spalding, vice president of Washington Operations and dean of Hillsdale in D.C.’s Van Andel Graduate School of Government, joins Hugh Hewitt on the Hillsdale Dialogues. Release date: 20 June 2025See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.