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‘Wasn’t That Special’ on the Radio
Wasn’t That Special co-host Scot Bertram appeared on “What’s On Tap with Sandy Maxx” on WTMJ Radio in Milwaukee this week to talk about the upcoming Saturday Night film and to pitch the podcast to listeners in Wisconsin. He was unable to drop the Badger State references like Christian can, but he can pronounce “Oconomowoc” if called upon… Continue reading
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The Radio Free Hillsdale Hour: The Roots of America’s Housing Crisis
Guests: Richard Samuelson & James S. Burling Host Scot Bertram talks with Richard Samuelson, associate professor of government at Hillsdale College’s Washington, D.C., campus, about the 250th anniversary of the First Continental Congress. And James S. Burling, vice president for Legal Affairs at Pacific Legal Foundation, explains how various government interventions created America’s worsening housing… Continue reading
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Hillsdale College K-12 Classical Education Podcast: Classical Education and College Prep
Jon Balsbaugh, associate professor of Education at Hillsdale College, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss how a “college prep mindset” often clashes with classical education, managing parent expectations, and how administrators can best communicate the priorities of their school to parents. Continue reading
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The Radio Free Hillsdale Hour: Gary Wolfram Explains Why Price Controls Don’t Work
Guests: Gary Wolfram, Hans von Spakovsky, & Patricia R. Bart Host Scot Bertram talks with Gary Wolfram, William Simon professor of economics and public policy, director of economics, and professor of political economy at Hillsdale College, about the consequences of Kamala Harris’s proposed price controls. Hans von Spakovsky, manager at the Election Law Reform Initiative and senior legal fellow at the… Continue reading
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Wasn’t That Special: Season 32 (2006-07)
Budget Cuts, a New Director, a New Bush, and Things in Boxes Real-world Saturday Night Live events are dotting the calendar at this point. Season 50 officially kicked off on September 28 (did you like Maya Rudolph, Dana Carvey, Andy Samberg, and Jim Gaffigan?) and the new SNL film Saturday Night is in theaters on October 11.… Continue reading
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The Radio Free Hillsdale Hour: The Network Protecting the Biden Family
Guests: Mollie Hemingway & Miranda Devine Host Scot Bertram talks with Mollie Hemingway, senior journalism fellow at Hillsdale College and editor-in-chief at The Federalist, about a recent report that Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg is rethinking his involvement in politics. We also discuss the media’s role thus far in the 2024 presidential campaign. And Miranda Devine,… Continue reading
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Wasn’t That Special: Season 31 (2005-06)
Every now and then in Saturday Night Live history, you have these seasons in which an older, established cast is on their way out, and a newer cast is on their way in. They cross paths for maybe a year or two, and looking back, it is hard to believe all these people were on the same… Continue reading
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Political Beats: Dismemberment Plan
Scot and Jeff discuss the Dismemberment Plan with Peter Suderman. Introducing the Band:Your hosts Scot Bertram (@ScotBertram) and Jeff Blehar (@EsotericCD) are joined by guest Peter Suderman. Suderman is the features editor at Reason magazine. He also writes the Substack Cocktails With Suderman, which is about making better cocktails at home. Find him online at Reason or @petersuderman on Twitter/X. Peter’s Music Pick:… Continue reading
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Political Beats: Nick Lowe Interview
In an interview that has been months in the making, your Political Beats hosts Scot Bertram (@ScotBertram) and Jeff Blehar (@EsotericCD) get the opportunity to spend a little more than an hour with the legendary Nick Lowe. The conversation begins with a discussion about his fantastic new album, Indoor Safari. The record is a collection of songs from EPs… Continue reading
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Hillsdale College K-12 Classical Education Podcast: Learning to be a Student
Ian Nugent, assistant principal and History and Philosophy teacher at Atlanta Classical Academy, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss forming virtuous students, helping students narrate their education, and showing students that their success means something to you. Continue reading
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