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Hillsdale Dialogues

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.

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Episode length: 31m

America After the Blue Wave

This week: The results of the 2026 midterms, the future of the Trump Administration, and the contenders for the 2028 Republican presidential nomination. Dr. Larry P. Arnn, president of Hillsdale College, joins Hugh Hewitt on the Hillsdale Dialogues. Release date: 6 November 2026

Episode length: 31m

Churchill’s The Second World War, Part Thirty-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: 30 October 2026

October 2026

Episode length: 33m

The 2026 Midterms

This week: The 2026 International Churchill Society conference, the rise of democratic socialism, and the 2026 Midterms. Dr. Larry P. Arnn, president of Hillsdale College, joins Hugh Hewitt on the Hillsdale Dialogues.

Episode length: 33m

Churchill’s The Second World War, Part Thirty-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: 16 October 2026

Episode length: 31m

Churchill’s The Second World War, Part Thirty-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: 9 October 2026

Episode length: 32m

Artificial Intelligence and Oral Exams

This week: The war in Iran, adjusting exams in the age of artificial intelligence, and the importance of small classroom sizes. Dr. Larry P. Arnn, president of Hillsdale College, joins Hugh Hewitt on the Hillsdale Dialogues. Release date: 02 October 2026

September 2026

Episode length: 31m

Learning Homer’s Iliad, Part Two

Stephen Smith, dean of humanities and professor of English at Hillsdale College, joins Hugh Hewitt on the Hillsdale Dialogues to start a short series on Hillsdale's new online course The Iliad. Enroll in The Iliad today: https://hillsdale.edu/course Release date: 25 September 2026

Episode length: 33m

Learning Homer’s Illiad, Part One

Stephen Smith, dean of humanities and professor of English at Hillsdale College, joins Hugh Hewitt on the Hillsdale Dialogues to start a short series on Hillsdale's new online course The Illiad. Enroll in The Illiad today: https://hillsdale.edu/course Release date: 18 September 2026

Episode length: 31m

Churchill’s The Second World War, Part Thirty-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: 11 September 2026

Episode length: 33m

Churchill’s The Second World War, Part Thirty-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: 4 September 2026

August 2026

Episode length: 31m

Back in the Classroom at Hillsdale College

This week: The first week at Hillsdale College, an update on the Abdul El-Sayed campaign, and Operation Economic Outcast. Dr. Larry P. Arnn, president of Hillsdale College, joins Hugh Hewitt on the Hillsdale Dialogues. Release date: 28 August 2026

Episode length: 34m

A Hillsdale College Primer

This week: An introduction to what Hillsdale College is all about, including an explanation of the school's mission, Imprimis, online courses, the Blake Center, and Hillsdale's K-12 charter schools. Dr. Larry P. Arnn, president of Hillsdale College, joins Hugh Hewitt on the Hillsdale Dialogues. Release date: 21 August 2026

Episode length: 30m

Churchill’s The Second World War, Part Thirty-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: 14 August 2026

Episode length: 30m

Churchill’s The Second World War, Part Thirty

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 August 2026

Episode length: 30m

The War with Iran Continues

This week: The war in Iran, construction on Hillsdale's campus, and the Michigan U.S. Senate campaign. Dr. Larry P. Arnn, president of Hillsdale College, joins Hugh Hewitt on the Hillsdale Dialogues. Release date: 31 July 2026

July 2026

Episode length: 32m

Churchill’s The Second World War, Part Twenty-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 July 2026

Episode length: 33m

Churchill’s The Second World War, Part Twenty-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 July 2026

Episode length: 30m

The Rise of Socialism at Home and Abroad

This week: The future of British democracy, the growing wealth disparity between generations, and the rise of socialist candidates in New York City. Dr. Larry P. Arnn, president of Hillsdale College, joins Hugh Hewitt on the Hillsdale Dialogues. Release date: 10 July 2026

June 2026

Episode length: 35m

250 Years of America

This week: The 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, whether the United States will survive another 250 years, and the potentially apocryphal compliment that King George III paid George Washington. Dr. Larry P. Arnn, president of Hillsdale College, joins Hugh Hewitt on the Hillsdale Dialogues. Release date: 26 June 2026

Episode length: 34m

Churchill’s The Second World War, Part Twenty-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: 16 June 2026

Episode length: 35m

Churchill’s The Second World War, Part Twenty-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: 12 June 2026

Episode length: 34m

The Future of California

Hillsdale College president Dr. Larry P. Arnn and Hugh Hewitt discuss the war in Iran, last week's primaries in California, and the joys of woodworking on this week’s Hillsdale Dialogues. Release date: 05 June 2026

Episode length: 35m

Erika Kirk’s Inspiring Message to Hillsdale Graduates

Hillsdale College president 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 2026

May 2026

Episode length: 34m

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 2026
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