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Political Beats: Tom Waits [Part 2]
Scot and Jeff discuss the second part of Tom Waits’ career (1983-2011) with Damon Linker. Introducing the Band:Your hosts Scot Bertram (@ScotBertram) and Jeff Blehar (@EsotericCD) are joined by guest Damon Linker. Damon is a senior lecturer in political science at the University of Pennsylvania, and publishes a Substack newsletter titled “Notes from the Middleground.” Continue reading
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Wasn’t That Special: The Best (And a Few of the Worst) SNL Episodes of All Time
You’ve heard us discuss the best cast members in Saturday Night Live history. You’ve read our list of the best seasons. But what are the best single episodes in show history? (And what are a few of the worst?) All will be revealed in this episode. Continue reading
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Future of Freedom: Should FEMA Be Eliminated?
On this episode of Future of Freedom, host Scot Bertram is joined by two guests with different viewpoints about eliminating the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). First on the show is Chris Edwards, Kilts Family Chair in Fiscal Studies at the Cato Institute and is the editor of DownsizingGovernment.org. Later, we hear from Jerry Theodorou, Continue reading
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The Radio Free Hillsdale Hour: The Challenge of Americanization
Guests: Mark Krikorian, Christina J. Lambert, & John T. Seiffertt Host Scot Bertram talks with Mark Krikorian, executive director at the Center for Immigration Studies, about a recent essay on how America makes assimilation more difficult for immigrants. Christina Lambert, assistant professor of English at Hillsdale College, begins a series on the life and work of poet Continue reading
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Steve Gruber Show, 09/22/25
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The Radio Free Hillsdale Hour: Remembering Charlie Kirk
In this special edition of The Radio Free Hillsdale Hour, we honor the life and legacy of Charlie Kirk, founder and president of Turning Point USA. Through reflections from Hillsdale College President Larry P. Arnn, Hillsdale students, professors, and Charlie himself, we remember a voice that shaped a generation of conservatives and was silenced far too Continue reading
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Future of Freedom: Should a ‘Ban’ on TikTok Be Enforced?
On this episode of Future of Freedom, host Scot Bertram is joined by two guests with different viewpoints about enforcing the law that could ban TikTok in the United States. First on the show is David Dunmoyer, Associate Vice President of Campaigns at the Texas Public Policy Foundation. Later, we hear from Joe Lancaster, an Continue reading
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The Radio Free Hillsdale Hour: How to Think About U.S. Foreign Aid
Guests: Max Primorac & Christopher D. Heckel Host Scot Bertram talks with Max Primorac, senior research fellow at The Heritage Foundation’s Margaret Thatcher Center for Freedom, about the history of U.S. foreign aid and how the Trump administration is charting a different path. And Christopher D. Heckel, associate professor of biology at Hillsdale College, gives a Continue reading
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Steve Gruber Show, 09/08/25
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Steve Gruber Show, 09/05/25
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