The Larry Arnn Show

4.8 (295)
EDUCATION

Larry P. Arnn, President of Hillsdale College, sits down with guests of the College to talk about topics of enduring relevance.

OCT 29

Kevin Roberts: A Plan for America

In this episode of The Larry Arnn Show, Hillsdale College President Larry P. Arnn interviews Heritage Foundation and Heritage Action for America president Kevin Roberts. The two discuss Roberts’ decision to move from the world of education to politics, the Heritage Foundation’s plans to save America’s institutions, and the ever-growing bureaucratic state. This interview was conducted on October 23, 2024. Discover more at podcast.hillsdale.edu. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

54 min
OCT 8

Dean Koontz: The Novel and the Nature of Evil

In this episode of The Larry Arnn Show, Hillsdale College President Larry P. Arnn interviews best-selling author Dean Koontz. The two discuss Koontz's greatest influences, the future of government surveillance, and the difficulty of creating villains who resonate. This interview was conducted on August 20, 2024. Discover more at podcast.hillsdale.edu. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

55 min
SEP 4

Kevin Majeres: Work and Human Flourishing

In this episode of The Larry Arnn Show, Hillsdale College President Larry P. Arnn interviews cognitive-behavioral psychiatrist and host of the Optimal Work podcast Dr. Kevin Majeres. The two discuss his lifelong fascination with the work of Thomas Aquinas, the field of cognitive-behavioral therapy, and the nature of the soul. Learn more about Dr. Majeres’ work at his website optimalwork.com This interview was conducted on June 20, 2024. Discover more at podcast.hillsdale.edu. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

55 min
JUL 24

Lady Esther Gilbert: The Life and Work of Sir Martin Gilbert

In this episode of The Larry Arnn Show, Hillsdale College President Larry P. Arnn interviews historian and Holocaust scholar Lady Esther Gilbert. The two discuss her childhood as a Jew in rural America, the widespread student demonstrations against Israel, and the life and work of her late husband, historian Sir Martin Gilbert. Visit her website and learn more about the work of Sir Martin Gilbert here: https://www.martingilbert.com/ This interview was conducted on June 3rd, 2024. Discover more at podcast.hillsdale.edu. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

53 min
JUN 12

Bishop Julian Dobbs: Bold Christianity in a Secular World

In Part One of a four-episode series on The Larry Arnn Show, “The Clerics: Christianity in America,” Hillsdale College President Larry P. Arnn interviews Bishop Julian Dobbs, the Diocesan Bishop of the Anglican Diocese of the Living Word. The two discuss the history of Anglicanism, the role of Christianity in the United States, living as a bold Christian, and the importance of religious freedom. This interview was conducted on June 5th, 2024. Discover more at podcast.hillsdale.edu. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

55 min
MAY 28

Allen C. Guelzo: Abraham Lincoln's Vision of Democracy

In this episode of The Larry Arnn Show, Hillsdale College President Larry P. Arnn interviews historian and Lincoln scholar Allen C. Guelzo. The two discuss Guelzo’s new book, Our Ancient Faith: Lincoln, Democracy, and the American Experiment, Lincoln’s vision of political economy, and various examples of Lincoln’s shrewdness as a statesman. Purchase Our Ancient Faith here: hillsdale.edu/podcast This interview was conducted on April 15th, 2024. Discover more at podcast.hillsdale.edu. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

59 min
APR 23

Iain McGilchrist: Human Nature and the Divided Brain

In this episode of The Larry Arnn Show, Hillsdale College President Larry P. Arnn interviews psychologist and philosopher Iain McGilchrist. The two discuss McGilchrist’s work on the divided brain and how it relates to man’s search for meaning. Later, McGilchrist summarizes his career and his unique approach to address the world’s growing totalitarian streak. Find more of Iain McGilchrist's work here: https://channelmcgilchrist.com/home/ This interview was conducted on March 19, 2024. Discover more at podcast.hillsdale.edu. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

1h 11m
MAR 5

Artificial Intelligence and the Human Soul

In this episode of The Larry Arnn Show, Hillsdale College President Larry P. Arnn sits down for a roundtable discussion with Hillsdale’s Associate Professor of Theology Jordan Wales and Associate Professor of Computer Science John Seiffertt. The panel discusses the challenges posed by large language models like ChatGPT and the long-term cultural impacts of “thinking” machines. Later, Dr. Arnn relates the technological advancements brought on by artificial intelligence to the writings of Winston Churchill. This conversation was conducted on November 29th, 2023. Discover more at podcast.hillsdale.edu. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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295 Ratings

So much better than your average Podcast

Mar 18

CheckpointC

Thank you for the work you do. You provide strength and hope needed to take action. Thank you!! Joe San Antonio , Texas
Excellent

Feb 17

CA1955ma

Dr Arnn’s podcast is a discussion of the higher things in life, the things that make life rich and wonderful.
Excellence!

Feb 15

THE SGT TRUE

When you want to get smarter
City on a Hillsdale College

12/09/2023

@Brahmski

This podcast is a light unto the nations. Don’t ask me which nations. It’s Larry Arn, it’s first-rate. This is the kind of stuff we need, it’s not such a great mystery in that respect. Albeit it may be a mystery in others. Kol hakavod, v’todah rabah!