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Scot Bertram

Scot Bertram

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  • November 28, 2022

    The End of the Parade

    If you’re wondering where the print edition of Parade Magazine went, you’re not alone. After eight decades as a supplement to hundreds of Sunday newspapers around the country, the publication has moved to a digital-only format. I write at National Review, lamenting the end of an era and highlight what we’ll miss. Continue reading

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  • January 26, 2022

    Recent episodes of “Political Beats”

    Kate Bush Warren Zevon Fleetwood Mac, Part One Fleetwood Mac, Part Two Continue reading

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  • July 6, 2021

    Political Beats: Neil Young

    The Political Beats podcast kicked off the summer with a lengthy three-part look at the music and career of Neil Young: Part OnePart TwoPart Three Continue reading

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  • March 1, 2021

    Rush Limbaugh’s Unbreakable Bond with His Listeners

    I really don’t just write about Rush Limbaugh, but, following his death, National Review was kind enough to publish a piece I penned regarding the relationship he cultivated with his audience. Find it here –> Rush Limbaugh’s Unbreakable Bond with His Listeners Continue reading

    Writings
  • August 4, 2020

    Rush Limbaugh, Exceptional American

    Thanks to The American Spectator for printing my essay on Rush Limbaugh in the Summer 2020 edition of the magazine. I attempt to explain how he conquered the medium and has changed radio in his 32 years hosting the show. You can find the digital version here. (Artwork not drawn by me) Continue reading

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  • February 22, 2020

    Recent Political Beats Episodes

    Over at National Review, we looked at the career and music of Rush with Hillsdale’s Brad Birzer. Vincent Caruso of Illinois Policy talked about Roxy Music. Jane Coasten of Vox returned to dive into the world of Jimi Hendrix. Continue reading

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  • October 31, 2019

    Essays at NRO

    I’ve written a couple of recent pieces at National Review Online: Eddie Money, the Slightly Undersold Rock Artist The Titanic Sibling Rivalry that Propelled One of the Greatest Rock Bands of the 1990s Continue reading

    Writings
  • June 6, 2019

    The Radio Free Hillsdale Hour

    The Radio Free Hillsdale Hour is a one-hour, weekly radio show/podcast advancing the efforts of Hillsdale College in radiating its knowledge and teaching to the world outside of campus. Listeners will hear the arguments and debates that make up the liberal arts education and will experience the learning and teaching that happens on campus. I’m… Continue reading

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  • March 11, 2019

    Political Beats: The Black Crowes

    We tackle my favorite band with Jay Cost. Continue reading

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  • December 7, 2018

    Political Beats: Queen

    Could examining the subject of the #1 movie in America make this the #1 podcast in America? Who knows! But it’s worth a shot. We talk Queen with Adam J. White. Continue reading

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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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