

Hillsdale Dialogues
Hillsdale College
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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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.

Jul 12, 2024 • 34min
Churchill's The World Crisis, Part Twenty-Seven
Dr. Larry P. Arnn, President of Hillsdale College, joins Hugh Hewitt on the Hillsdale Dialogues for his series on "Churchill the Writer." In this episode, Dr. Arnn and Hugh begin and conclude their discussion of The World Crisis, Vol. 5, which covers the fall of the Russian Empire. Release date: 12 July 2024See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 5, 2024 • 35min
Churchill's The World Crisis, Part Twenty-Six
Dr. Larry P. Arnn, President of Hillsdale College, joins Hugh Hewitt on the Hillsdale Dialogues for his series on "Churchill the Writer." In this episode, Dr. Arnn and Hugh begin their discussion of The World Crisis, Vol. 4, which covers 1918-1928. Release date: 05 July 2024 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 28, 2024 • 34min
The First 2024 Presidential Debate
Matthew Spalding joins Hugh Hewitt to discuss the first 2024 presidential debate between Joe Biden and Donald Trump. Topics include Biden's age, concerns about his strategic capabilities, challenges for military families, the role of the American presidency as a unitary executive, and the impact of Christianity on individuals and nations.