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The Larry Arnn Show
Hosted by Hillsdale College · EN
Larry P. Arnn, President of Hillsdale College, sits down with guests of the College to talk about topics of enduring relevance.
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Bishop Robert Barron: Christianity and the Power of Reason
Apr 22, 202501:03:31Tap to summarizeIn Part Two of a four-episode series, “The Clerics: Christianity in America,” Hillsdale College President Larry P. Arnn interviews Bishop Robert Barron, bishop of the Diocese of Winona–Rochester and founder of Word on Fire Catholic Ministries. The two discuss Aristotelian metaphysics, the relationship between faith and politics, the American founding, and the future of Word on Fire. This interview was conducted on March 20, 2025. Discover more at podcast.hillsdale.edu.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Michael Ward: Why Objective Truth Still Matters
Apr 1, 202500:55:23Tap to summarizeIn this episode of The Larry Arnn Show, Hillsdale College President Larry P. Arnn interviews Michael Ward, C.S. Lewis scholar and theologian. The two discuss the nature of truth, the legacy of C.S. Lewis's The Abolition of Man, and Ward's new book After Humanity: A Guide to C.S. Lewis’s The Abolition of Man. This interview was conducted on September 11th, 2024. Discover more at podcast.hillsdale.edu.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Erik Prince: The Future of Dynamic Warfare
Feb 18, 202501:08:30Tap to summarizeIn this episode of The Larry Arnn Show, Hillsdale College President Larry P. Arnn interviews Erik Prince, businessman, former U.S. Navy SEAL officer, and founder of Blackwater. The two discuss Prince’s career, strategic failures in the wars in Gaza and Ukraine, and how the United States military can prepare for the wars of tomorrow. You can find Prince’s Unplugged Phone here. This interview was conducted on February 2, 2025. Discover more at podcast.hillsdale.edu.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Sabin Howard: The Intricate Relationship Between Art, Architecture, and the Human Experience
Jan 28, 202500:55:04Tap to summarizeIn this episode of The Larry Arnn Show, Hillsdale College President Larry P. Arnn interviews Sabin Howard, artist and sculptor of the new World War I memorial in Washington, D.C., and Julio Suarez, chairman and associate professor of art at Hillsdale College. The three discuss the power of representational art, whether hard work or artistic talent is more valuable, and how art should tell a story. This interview was conducted on October 4, 2024. Discover more at podcast.hillsdale.edu.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Katherine Carter: Churchill's Citadel
Dec 31, 202400:52:27Tap to summarizeIn this episode of The Larry Arnn Show, Hillsdale College President Larry P. Arnn interviews Katherine Carter, the curator and historian who has managed the house and collections at Chartwell, Winston Churchill’s country home. The two discuss how Churchill came in possession of Chartwell, the famous visitors to Chartwell in the years leading up to World War II, and the new book Churchill’s Citadel: Chartwell and the Gatherings Before the Storm. This interview was conducted on November 11, 2024. Discover more at podcast.hillsdale.edu.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Andrew Roberts: Defending Churchill's Legacy
Nov 26, 202400:59:05Tap to summarizeIn this episode of The Larry Arnn Show, Hillsdale College President Larry P. Arnn interviews historian, journalist, and member of the House of Lords Andrew Roberts. The two discuss recent attacks against the legacy of Winston Churchill, the rise of isolationism in American politics, and the importance of the House of Lords in the British political system. This interview was conducted on October 24, 2024. Discover more at podcast.hillsdale.edu.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Kevin Roberts: A Plan for America
Oct 29, 202400:54:19Tap to summarizeIn this episode of The Larry Arnn Show, Hillsdale College President Larry P. Arnn interviews Heritage Foundation and Heritage Action for America president Kevin Roberts. The two discuss Roberts’ decision to move from the world of education to politics, the Heritage Foundation’s plans to save America’s institutions, and the ever-growing bureaucratic state. This interview was conducted on October 23, 2024. Discover more at podcast.hillsdale.edu.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Dean Koontz: The Novel and the Nature of Evil
Oct 8, 202400:55:13Tap to summarizeIn this episode of The Larry Arnn Show, Hillsdale College President Larry P. Arnn interviews best-selling author Dean Koontz. The two discuss Koontz's greatest influences, the future of government surveillance, and the difficulty of creating villains who resonate. This interview was conducted on August 20, 2024. Discover more at podcast.hillsdale.edu.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Kevin Majeres: Work and Human Flourishing
Sep 4, 202400:54:39Tap to summarizeIn this episode of The Larry Arnn Show, Hillsdale College President Larry P. Arnn interviews cognitive-behavioral psychiatrist and host of the Optimal Work podcast Dr. Kevin Majeres. The two discuss his lifelong fascination with the work of Thomas Aquinas, the field of cognitive-behavioral therapy, and the nature of the soul. Learn more about Dr. Majeres’ work at his website optimalwork.com This interview was conducted on June 20, 2024. Discover more at podcast.hillsdale.edu.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Lady Esther Gilbert: The Life and Work of Sir Martin Gilbert
Jul 24, 202400:52:49Tap to summarizeIn this episode of The Larry Arnn Show, Hillsdale College President Larry P. Arnn interviews historian and Holocaust scholar Lady Esther Gilbert. The two discuss her childhood as a Jew in rural America, the widespread student demonstrations against Israel, and the life and work of her late husband, historian Sir Martin Gilbert. Visit her website and learn more about the work of Sir Martin Gilbert here: https://www.martingilbert.com/ This interview was conducted on June 3rd, 2024. Discover more at podcast.hillsdale.edu.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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