The Hillsdale College Online Courses Podcast

The Hillsdale College Online Courses Podcast

Author: Hillsdale College Language: English Episodes: 100
The Hillsdale College Online Courses Podcast delivers the core of a classical liberal arts education directly to your preferred listening app. Hosted by Online Learning Directors Kyle Murnen and Juan Davalos, this series transforms the college's foundational mission into an accessible audio format. Each episode serves as a lecture or discussion drawn from Hillsdale's complete, free online courses, covering enduring topics in history, government, culture, and the principles of a free society. You'll hear in-depth explorations of the ideas, events, and figures that have shaped Western civilization and American institutions, all presented with the clarity and depth of a classroom setting. The podcast is designed for lifelong learners seeking substantive content beyond the headlines, offering structured education through the convenience of an audio feed. Listen for thoughtful commentary that introduces each course's themes, followed by the full lecture material, allowing you to engage with rigorous academic content on your own schedule. This is more than a series of talks; it's a curated curriculum aimed at fostering a deeper understanding of the philosophical and historical foundations necessary for informed citizenship and personal enrichment.
Episodes
The History of Classical Music: Beethoven and Schubert [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 44:41
On this episode of The Hillsdale College Online Courses Podcast, Jeremiah and Juan (and a very special guest) discuss the groundbreaking work of Ludwig van Beethoven before introducing Dr. Hyperion Knight. In “The Histor…
The History of Classical Music: Haydn and Mozart [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 35:25
On this episode of The Hillsdale College Online Courses Podcast, Jeremiah and Juan (and a very special guest) discuss Haydn's The Creation before introducing Dr. Hyperion Knight. In “The History of Classical Music,” conc…
The History of Classical Music: The Baroque Era [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 37:27
On this episode of The Hillsdale College Online Courses Podcast, Jeremiah and Juan (and a very special guest) discuss the genius of Johann Sebastian Bach before introducing Dr. Hyperion Knight. In “The History of Classic…
The History of Classical Music: The Development of Music [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 35:40
On this episode of The Hillsdale College Online Courses Podcast, Jeremiah and Juan (and a very special guest) introduce the course "The History of Classical Music: Pythagoras through Beethoven". In “The History of Classi…
The American Left: Confronting the Modern Left [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 33:05
On this episode of The Hillsdale College Online Courses Podcast, Jeremiah and Juan discuss how to resist the efforts of the modern Left before introducing Hillsdale College Politics professor Kevin Slack. American politi…
The American Left: Identity Politics and the Great Awokening [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 47:43
On this episode of The Hillsdale College Online Courses Podcast, Jeremiah and Juan discuss the marrying of corporate and radical interests before introducing Hillsdale College Politics professor Kevin Slack. American pol…
The American Left: Rise of the Neoliberal Consensus [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 40:29
On this episode of The Hillsdale College Online Courses Podcast, Jeremiah and Juan discuss the the thought of political theorist John Rawls before introducing Hillsdale College Politics professor Kevin Slack. American po…
The American Left: Radicals March Through the Institutions [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 33:24
On this episode of The Hillsdale College Online Courses Podcast, Jeremiah and Juan discuss the systemic attempts by radicals to capture American institutions before introducing Hillsdale College Politics professor Kevin…
The American Left: The Sexual Revolution [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 29:36
On this episode of The Hillsdale College Online Courses Podcast, Jeremiah and Juan discuss the pervasive nature of the sexual revolution before introducing Hillsdale College Politics professor Kevin Slack. American polit…
The American Left: The Feminist Movement [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 27:06
On this episode of The Hillsdale College Online Courses Podcast, Jeremiah and Juan discuss the far-reaching ramifications of the feminist movement before introducing Hillsdale College Politics professor Kevin Slack. Amer…