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Scot Bertram

Scot Bertram

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  • September 27, 2024

    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

    Political Beats
  • September 27, 2024

    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

    Hillsdale Podcasts
  • September 20, 2024

    The Radio Free Hillsdale Hour: Michael Walsh Exposes the Corporate Media

    Guests: Paul Moreno, Michael Walsh, &  Elizabeth Edwards Spalding Host Scot Bertram talks with Paul Moreno, the William and Berniece Grewcock Chair in Constitutional History, professor of history, and dean of social sciences at Hillsdale College, about Kamala Harris’s proposed reforms to the U.S. Supreme Court. Michael Walsh, journalist and screenwriter, discusses the dangers of the evolving media landscape and his… Continue reading

    Hillsdale Podcasts
  • September 17, 2024

    Future of Freedom: Should Tips Be Taxed?

    On this episode of Future of Freedom, host Scot Bertram is joined by two guests with different viewpoints about a “No Tax on Tips” policy. First on the show is Andy Puzder, the chief executive officer of CKE Restaurants for more than 16 years and currently a distinguished visiting fellow at the Heritage Foundation and… Continue reading

    Future of Freedom
  • September 13, 2024

    The Karol Markowicz Show: The Power of Intentionality with Scot Bertram

    I was a guest on my friend Karol Markowicz’s podcast: Scot Bertram, lecturer in journalism and journal manager of the student radio station at Hillsdale College, discusses his career in radio and his experience at Hillsdale. He emphasizes the importance of finding common ground and shared experiences in a fragmented media landscape. He also encourages… Continue reading

    Fill-In
  • September 13, 2024

    The Radio Free Hillsdale Hour: Joel Pollak’s Roadmap For Trump’s First 100 Days

    Guests: Gary Wolfram, Joel Pollak, & Dutton Kearney Host Scot Bertram talks with Gary Wolfram, the William Simon Professor of Economics and Public Policy, director of economics, and professor of political economy at Hillsdale College, about Kamala Harris’s proposed tax on unrealized capital gains. Joel Pollak, senior editor-at-large at Breitbart News, lays out his vision for a potential Trump presidency and discusses his… Continue reading

    Hillsdale Podcasts
  • September 13, 2024

    Hillsdale College K-12 Classical Education Podcast: Valuing Virtue

    Colin Mullaney, assistant director of School Leader Support at Hillsdale K-12, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss how to instill virtue in students, prioritize school culture, and balance life as a school leader. Continue reading

    Hillsdale Podcasts
  • September 6, 2024

    The Radio Free Hillsdale Hour: Victor Davis Hanson Decodes the Harris Campaign

    Guests: Victor Davis Hanson & Tevi Troy Host Scot Bertram talks with: Victor Davis Hanson, the Wayne and Marcia Buske Distinguished Fellow in History at Hillsdale College and senior fellow at the Hoover Institution, about efforts by Kamala Harris’ campaign to keep her record out of public conversation and what he considers to be the… Continue reading

    Hillsdale Podcasts
  • September 3, 2024

    Future of Freedom: How Should Military Recruiting Efforts Be Improved

    On this episode of Future of Freedom, host Scot Bertram is joined by two guests with different viewpoints about how to improve military recruitment efforts. First on the show is Mackenzie Eaglen, senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute (AEI). Later we hear from John G. Ferrari, a nonresident senior fellow at the American Enterprise… Continue reading

    Future of Freedom
  • September 3, 2024

    Future of Freedom: Should ‘Right To Repair’ Laws Be Enacted?

    On this episode of Future of Freedom, host Scot Bertram is joined by two guests with different viewpoints about “Right to Repair” laws. First on the show is Alex Reinauer, research fellow at the Competitive Enterprise Institute. Later we hear from Greyson Gee, policy scholar at the Texas Public Policy Foundation. You can find Alex… Continue reading

    Future of Freedom
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About Me

Broadcaster, podcaster, educator.

General Manager, WRFH Radio and Lecturer in Journalism at Hillsdale College.

Host, The Radio Free Hillsdale Hour & the Hillsdale College K-12 Classical Education Podcast.

Co-Host, Political Beats and Wasn’t That Special: 50 Years of Saturday Night Live.

Host, Future of Freedom

Fill-In Host, The Steve Gruber Show and Three Martini Lunch

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