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  • The "Woke-ification" of the Smithsonian

    September 1, 2026 · 15 min

    Dr. Matthew Spalding, vice president for Washington Operations and dean of the Van Andel Graduate School of Government and radio host Larry O’Connor discuss the “woke-ification” of the Smithsonian and Dr. Spalding’s congressional…

  • What Happened After the 4th?

    July 15, 2026 · 17 min

    Dr. Matthew Spalding, vice president for Washington Operations and dean of the Van Andel Graduate School of Government, discusses the events in the aftermath of the Founders signing the Declaration: the King's repudiation, Parliament’s…

  • Take Us Back to 1776

    July 2, 2026 · 16 min

    Dr. Matthew Spalding, vice president for Washington Operations and dean of the Van Andel Graduate School of Government, discusses what was happening just before our Declaration of Independence was signed. Celebrate America’s 250th…

  • Natural Rights, Endowed by God or Government?

    June 16, 2026 · 17 min

    Dr. Bradley Watson, associate professor of government at the Van Andel Graduate School of Government, discusses the moral and political foundations of legitimate government and how and why they have been forgotten in recent years…

  • Freedom “of” or “from” Religion?

    May 28, 2026 · 16 min

    Dr. Matthew Spalding discusses the importance of the recent Rededicate 250 event, hosted by Freedom 250, and reflects on and explains what the separation of church and state actually means in the American founding tradition. Celebrate…

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  • The American Imagination: Fables, Freedom, and the Nation’s Story

    May 14, 2026 · 17 min

    Join Dr. Matthew Mehan as he explores the stories, fables, and American imagination that have shaped our nation’s character. Drawing from his new book, The American Book of Fables—released in anticipation of America’s 250th anniversary—Dr…

  • Lexington, Concord, and the Making of the Continental Army

    April 30, 2026 · 15 min

    Dr. Matthew Spalding discusses the key events in the months leading up to July 1776 that shaped America’s future forever. Celebrate America’s 250th anniversary with Hillsdale in D.C. professors, co-hosted with WMAL radio host Larry…

  • Sowing the Seeds of Independence - "No Taxation Without Representation!"

    April 16, 2026 · 16 min

    Dr. Richard Samuelson, Associate Professor of Government, discusses why "Taxation Without Representation" was a crucial reason for Americans desiring their independence from England, with WMAL host Larry O’Connor. Celebrate America’s…

  • The Meaning of Citizenship

    March 26, 2026 · 17 min

    Dr. David Azerrad, Assistant Professor of Government, discusses the meaning and value of citizenship in America from a naturalized citizen’s perspective with WMAL host Larry O’Connor. Celebrate America’s 250th anniversary with Hillsdale…

  • America’s Revolutionary War Indispensable Ally: France

    March 13, 2026 · 14 min

    Dr. Luke Foster, D.C. Campus Assistant Professor of Government, sits down with Larry O’Connor to talk about the significance of the French alliance for American independence, both 250 years ago and today. Celebrate America’s…

  • How Should We Celebrate Presidents Day?

    March 13, 2026 · 17 min

    Dr. Matthew Spalding and Larry O’Connor to celebrate and discuss George Washington and Abraham Lincoln’s birthdays and how the first president’s crucial contributions helped shapeour nation in the early days of the Revolutionary War…

  • The Making of the American Mind

    March 12, 2026 · 16 min

    Dr. Matthew Spalding joins Larry O’Connor to discuss his newly released book, The Making of the American Mind: Our Story of the Declaration of Independence. Discover the people, the history, and—in the words of Thomas Jefferson—the…

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Celebrate America’s 250th anniversary with Hillsdale in D.C. professors, co-hosted with WMAL radio host Larry O’Connor. Discover the historical and philosophical underpinnings of the Declaration of Independence, the American Revolution, American culture, and more. New episodes every other week!