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