
Hillsdale Dialogues
Once per week, Hillsdale College president Larry P. Arnn joins Hugh Hewitt to discuss Great Books, Great Men, and Great Ideas.
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Sep 20, 2024 • 35min
Plato's Republic, Part Seven
Dr. Larry P. Arnn, President of Hillsdale College, and Daniel O'Toole, assistant professor of politics at Hillsdale College, join Hugh Hewitt on the Hillsdale Dialogues to continue their series on Plato's Republic. Release date: 20 September 2024See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 13, 2024 • 35min
Plato's Republic, Part Six
Dr. Larry P. Arnn, President of Hillsdale College, and Daniel O'Toole, assistant professor of politics at Hillsdale College, join Hugh Hewitt on the Hillsdale Dialogues to continue their series on Plato's Republic. Release date: 13 September 2024See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 6, 2024 • 34min
Comparing J.D. Vance and Tim Walz
This week: The upcoming debate between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris, the difference between U.S. Senator JD Vance and Governor Tim Walz's views on Hamas, and the Lincoln-Douglas debates. Dr. Larry P. Arnn, Hillsdale College president, joins Hugh Hewitt on the Hillsdale Dialogues. Release date: 06 September 2024See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 30, 2024 • 34min
Plato's Republic, Part Five
Daniel O'Toole, assistant professor of politics at Hillsdale College, joins Hugh Hewitt on the Hillsdale Dialogues to continue their series on Plato's Republic. Release date: 30 August 2024See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 23, 2024 • 34min
Plato's Republic, Part Four
Daniel O'Toole, assistant professor of politics at Hillsdale College, joins Hugh Hewitt on the Hillsdale Dialogues to continue their series on Plato's Republic. Release date: 23 August 2024See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 16, 2024 • 34min
Plato's Republic, Part Three
Daniel O'Toole, assistant professor of politics at Hillsdale College, joins Hugh Hewitt on the Hillsdale Dialogues to continue their series on Plato's Republic. In this episode, Dr. O'Toole and Hugh discuss the myth of the Ring of Gyges. Release date: 16 August 2024See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 9, 2024 • 33min
The Paris Olympics and Western Civilization
This week: The fall of California, the parody of the Last Supper at the Paris Olympics, the alarming rate of immigration in Europe, and the political record of Kamala Harris. Dr. Larry P. Arnn, Hillsdale College president, joins Hugh Hewitt on the Hillsdale Dialogues. Release date: 09 August 2024See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 2, 2024 • 34min
Republican National Convention Roundup
This week: The attempted assassination of Donald Trump, the selection of JD Vance as his running mate, and the potential consequences of Kamala Harris entering the race. Dr. Larry P. Arnn, Hillsdale College president, joins Hugh Hewitt on the Hillsdale Dialogues. Release date: 02 August 2024See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 26, 2024 • 35min
Plato's Republic, Part Two
Daniel O'Toole, assistant professor of politics at Hillsdale College, joins Hugh Hewitt on the Hillsdale Dialogues to continue a series on Plato's Republic. In this episode, Dr. O'Toole and Hugh discuss competing definitions of justice. Release date: 26 July 2024See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 19, 2024 • 35min
Plato's Republic, Part One
Daniel O'Toole, an assistant professor of politics at Hillsdale College and a specialist in Plato, dives deep into the themes of justice and virtue in Plato's 'Republic.' He discusses the opening lines and their modern relevance, linking ancient philosophies to contemporary political crises. The conversation includes a look at Glaucon's role in Athenian politics, power dynamics between Socrates and Cephalus, and the complexities of philosophical inquiries into societal norms. Their analysis highlights the enduring significance of Plato's work in shaping our understanding of morality and education.