Podcasts about Hillsdale

Guests: Todd Starnes and Julio Suarez Host Scot Bertram talks with Todd Starnes, conservative columnist, commentator, writer, and radio host, about the accomplishments of the Trump administration and his new book The Golden Age: How Trump Saved America. And Julio Suarez, chairman and associate professor of art, discusses the philosophy of teaching art at Hillsdale College.

This week: An introduction to what Hillsdale College is all about, including an explanation of the school's mission, Imprimis, online courses, the Blake Center, and Hillsdale's K-12 charter schools. Dr. Larry P. Arnn, president of Hillsdale College, joins Hugh Hewitt on the Hillsdale Dialogues. Release date: 21 August 2026See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week: An introduction to what Hillsdale College is all about, including an explanation of the school's mission, Imprimis, online courses, the Blake Center, and Hillsdale's K-12 charter schools. Dr. Larry P. Arnn, president of Hillsdale College, joins Hugh Hewitt on the Hillsdale Dialogues. Release date: 21 August 2026

Mike Roberts, headmaster at Hillsdale Academy in Hillsdale, Michigan, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss the Hillsdale Academy tradition of running an eliminator race, how the event fits into classical education, and the virtues instilled through long-distance running. Learn more: https://k12.hillsdale.edu/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week: An introduction to what Hillsdale College is all about, including an explanation of the school's mission, Imprimis, online courses, the Blake Center, and Hillsdale's K-12 charter schools. Dr. Larry P. Arnn, president of Hillsdale College, joins Hugh Hewitt on the Hillsdale Dialogues. Release date: 21 August 2026See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rural Health News is a weekly segment of Rural Health Today, a podcast by Hillsdale Hospital. News sources for this episode:  Elizabeth Casolo, “Mount Sinai quietly stops accepting some new patients with government-backed plans,” August 19, 2026, https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/finance/mount-sinai-quietly-stops-accepting-some-new-patients-with-government-backed-plans/, Becker's Hospital Review.  Elizabeth Casolo, “450,000 New Yorkers risk losing health coverage in wake of $7.5B federal funding cut,” September 10, 2025, https://www.beckerspayer.com/payer/450000-new-yorkers-risk-losing-health-coverage-in-wake-of-7-5b-federal-funding-cut/, Becker's Payer Issues.  Sydney Halleman, “Hospitals feel the pinch as more patients lose insurance,” August 4, 2026, https://www.healthcaredive.com/news/hospitals-feeling-pinch-patients-lose-insurance/826764/, Healthcare Dive.  Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, “CMS' program history,” https://www.cms.gov/about-cms/who-we-are/history.  Nicole Huberfeld & Matthew Lawrence, “Why It Matters: HR1's Change to Medicaid Waiver Budget Neutrality Rules,” February 19, 2026, https://petrieflom.law.harvard.edu/2026/02/19/why-it-matters-hr1s-change-to-medicaid-waiver-budget-neutrality-rules/, The Petrie-Flom Center.  Phil Galewitz, “Trump Team's Use of Arcane Budget Rule Threatens Medicaid Coverage,” August 14, 2026, https://kffhealthnews.org/medicaid/trump-cms-medicaid-expansion-1115-waivers-budget-neutrality-arkansas/, KFF Health News.  The University of Arizona News, “U of A and Gila River Health Care (an entity of the Gila River Indian Community) launch nation's first MD-granting medical school branch within a Tribal Nation,” August 18, 2026, https://news.arizona.edu/news/u-and-gila-river-health-care-entity-gila-river-indian-community-launch-nations-first-md.  Rural Health Today is a production of Hillsdale Hospital in Hillsdale, Michigan and a member of the Health Podcast Network. Our host is JJ Hodshire, our producer is Kyrsten Newlon, and our audio engineer is Kenji Ulmer. Special thanks to our special guests for sharing their expertise on the show, and also to the Hillsdale Hospital marketing team. If you want to submit a question for us to answer on the podcast or learn more about Rural Health Today, visit ruralhealthtoday.com.

Guests: Stephen Smith and Sam Lair Host Scot Bertram talks with Stephen Smith, dean of humanities and Professor of English at Hillsdale College, to preview his brand-new online course, “The Iliad.” And Sam Lair, former director of The Center for American Education at the Idaho Freedom Foundation, discusses his Hillsdale College Van Andel Graduate School of Statesmanship […]

Dr. Larry P. Arnn, President of Hillsdale College, joins Hugh Hewitt on the Hillsdale Dialogues to continue a series on The Second World War, Churchill's sprawling memoir and history of World War II in six volumes. Release date: 14 August 2026

Rural Health News is a weekly segment of Rural Health Today, a podcast by Hillsdale Hospital. News sources for this episode:  U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation Et al., “#StopRansomware: Gunra Ransomware,” August 10, 2026, https://www.cisa.gov/sites/default/files/2026-08/aa26-222a-stopransomware-gunra-ransomware_508c.pdf.  Giles Bruce, “Gunra ransomware targets hospitals: CISA, FBI issue new warning,” August 12, 2026, https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/healthcare-information-technology/cybersecurity/gunra-ransomware-targets-hospitals-cisa-fbi-issue-new-warning/, Becker's Health IT.  Department of Health and Human Services, “Medicare Program; Hospital Inpatient Prospective Payment Systems for Acute Care Hospitals (IPPS) and the Long-Term Care Hospital Prospective Payment System and Policy Changes and Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 Rates; Requirements for Quality Programs; Other Policy Changes; and Adoption of Updated Versions of Certain Health Information Technology Standards,” https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-08-04/pdf/2026-15833.pdf. Miranda A. Franco & Jennifer F. Hananoki, “CMS Releases Fiscal Year 2027 IPPS and LTCH Final Rule,” August 10, 2026, https://www.hklaw.com/en/insights/publications/2026/08/cms-releases-fiscal-year-2027-ipps-and-ltch-final-rule, Holland & Knight. Meghan Basler, “CMS Proposes 2.4% IPPS Update for FY 2027 with Targeted Payment Adjustments, DSH Reductions, and Expanded Oversight Across Hospital Policies,” https://www.appliedpolicy.com/cms-proposes-2-4-ipps-update-for-fy-2027-with-targeted-payment-adjustments-dsh-reductions-and-expanded-oversight-across-hospital-policies/, Applied Policy.  Mitch Carr, “Target 7: Southwest Virginia medical school tackles rural healthcare crisis,” August 10, 2026, https://www.wdbj7.com/2026/08/10/target-7bridging-gap-southwest-virginia-medical-school-tackles-rural-healthcare-crisis/, WDBJ7.  Rural Health Today is a production of Hillsdale Hospital in Hillsdale, Michigan and a member of the Health Podcast Network. Our host is JJ Hodshire, our producer is Kyrsten Newlon, and our audio engineer is Kenji Ulmer. Special thanks to our special guests for sharing their expertise on the show, and also to the Hillsdale Hospital marketing team. If you want to submit a question for us to answer on the podcast or learn more about Rural Health Today, visit ruralhealthtoday.com.

Guests: Seth Barron and Elizabeth Fredericks Host Scot Bertram talks with Seth Barron, editorial board member at the New York Post, who explains how the Left is moving power away from the people and into the hands of an administrative class and discusses his new book Weaponized: The Left's Capture and Destruction of America's Sacred Institutions. And Elizabeth […]

Dr. Larry P. Arnn, President of Hillsdale College, joins Hugh Hewitt on the Hillsdale Dialogues to continue a series on The Second World War, Churchill's sprawling memoir and history of World War II in six volumes. Release date: 7 August 2026

Rural Health News is a weekly segment of Rural Health Today, a podcast by Hillsdale Hospital. News sources for this episode:  Alan Condon, “The payer policy problem draining hospital revenue: 6 things to know,” July 31, 2026, https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/finance/the-payer-policy-problem-draining-hospital-revenue-6-things-to-know/?origin=BHRE&utm_source=BHRE&utm_medium=email&utm_content=newsletter&oly_enc_id=8018I7467278H7C, Becker's Hospital Review. Healthcare Financial Management Association, “The State of Payer Negotiations: Data, Visibility and Financial Performance,” July 28, 2026, https://www.hfma.org/payment-reimbursement-and-managed-care/the-state-of-payer-negotiations-data-visibility-and-financial-performance/?utm_campaign=Content_HFMA_Daily_FY25&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-_sqU-ITZrRHYjTCRg3wX_BPCV_UEg8eQO0vlN23NIY3lBeIVfkOCMVL5EidB4mJqt8Z9fdfBLrCzlCnlctJJCR3svg4OhK4YSNvRAX5xhxnppMlJc&_hsmi=430796013&utm_content=430796013&utm_source=hs_email.  Dede Biles, “Healthcare for the Homeless in Aiken provides assistance and education about local resources,” August 4, 2026, https://www.postandcourier.com/aikenstandard/news/local/aiken-rural-health-services-homeless/article_3f3f5ac4-1685-46d3-905a-65b6a613e64d.html, Aiken Standard. Rural Health Today is a production of Hillsdale Hospital in Hillsdale, Michigan and a member of the Health Podcast Network. Our host is JJ Hodshire, our producer is Kyrsten Newlon, and our audio engineer is Kenji Ulmer. Special thanks to our special guests for sharing their expertise on the show, and also to the Hillsdale Hospital marketing team. If you want to submit a question for us to answer on the podcast or learn more about Rural Health Today, visit ruralhealthtoday.com.

Guests: Jay Bhattacharya and Mark Edward Lender Host Scot Bertram plays excerpts from a lecture by Jay Bhattacharya, director of the National Institutes of Health of the United States, titled “Restoring Gold Standard Science.” And Mark Edward Lender, author and historian, discusses the keys to victory in the American Revolution and his book War Without […]

The right is having a dramatic split over the question of burrito prices: What is the proper response when young people complain that their Mexican carb bombs are too expensive? Treasury Sec. Scott Bessent points out the many wins Trump economic policies will bring for young people in the medium and long run. Nate Friedman warns against Islamization of America and Hillsdale econ professor Charles Steele makes the case for capitalism. Watch every episode ad-free on members.charliekirk.com! Get new merch at charliekirkstore.com!Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The right is having a dramatic split over the question of burrito prices: What is the proper response when young people complain that their Mexican carb bombs are too expensive? Treasury Sec. Scott Bessent points out the many wins Trump economic policies will bring for young people in the medium and long run. Nate Friedman warns against Islamization of America and Hillsdale econ professor Charles Steele makes the case for capitalism. Watch every episode ad-free on members.charliekirk.com! Get new merch at charliekirkstore.com!Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week: The war in Iran, construction on Hillsdale's campus, and the Michigan U.S. Senate campaign. Dr. Larry P. Arnn, president of Hillsdale College, joins Hugh Hewitt on the Hillsdale Dialogues. Release date: 31 July 2026See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week: The war in Iran, construction on Hillsdale's campus, and the Michigan U.S. Senate campaign. Dr. Larry P. Arnn, president of Hillsdale College, joins Hugh Hewitt on the Hillsdale Dialogues. Release date: 31 July 2026

This week: The war in Iran, construction on Hillsdale's campus, and the Michigan U.S. Senate campaign. Dr. Larry P. Arnn, president of Hillsdale College, joins Hugh Hewitt on the Hillsdale Dialogues. Release date: 31 July 2026See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rural Health News is a weekly segment of Rural Health Today, a podcast by Hillsdale Hospital. News sources for this episode:  Congresswoman Erin Houchin, “Houchin Introduces Bipartisan Rural Hospital Cybersecurity Enhancement Act,” July 27, 2026, https://houchin.house.gov/media/press-releases/houchin-introduces-bipartisan-rural-hospital-cybersecurity-enhancement-act.  U.S. Congressman Glenn Thompson, “Thompson Introduces Legislation to Strengthen Rural Hospitals' Cybersecurity Infrastructure,” July 27, 2026, https://thompson.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/thompson-introduces-legislation-strengthen-rural-hospitals.  Kelly Gooch & Kristin Kuchno, “The hospitals, health systems cutting jobs in 2026,” July 29, 2026, https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/finance/the-hospitals-health-systems-cutting-jobs-in-2026/, Becker's Hospital Review.  Madeline Scheetz, “Shuttered Chicago hospital to lay off 500,” July 1, 2026, https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/finance/shuttered-chicago-hospital-plans-mass-layoffs/, Becker's Hospital Review.  Healthcare Staff Et al., “Fierce Healthcare Layoff Tracker—MaineHealth reorgs hit 83; Tower Health cutting 160 at PA hospital,” July 29, 2026, https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/finance/fierce-healthcare-layoff-tracker-2026-job-cuts-eliminations-health-systems-hospitals, Fierce Healthcare.  Madeline Scheetz, “Kansas hospital CEO to resign amid ‘significant workforce reduction',” July 23, 2026, https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/finance/kansas-hospital-ceo-to-resign-amid-significant-workforce-reduction/, Becker's Hospital Review.  Wil Day, “Layoffs coming as financially troubled Kansas hospital tries to ‘stabilize',” July 23, 2026, https://www.ksn.com/news/state-regional/pratt-regional-medical-center-layoffs/, KSN News. Kim Chockley, “PRMC Announces Urgent Care Clinic Closure and Critical Financial Situation,” February 18, 2025, https://prmc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Feb2025PRMCUpdate.pdf, Pratt Regional Medical Center. Lee Cowan, “Home, not alone: Helping aging seniors in rural America,” July 26, 2026, https://www.cbsnews.com/news/home-not-alone-helping-aging-seniors-in-rural-america/, CBS News. Rural Health Today is a production of Hillsdale Hospital in Hillsdale, Michigan and a member of the Health Podcast Network. Our host is JJ Hodshire, our producer is Kyrsten Newlon, and our audio engineer is Kenji Ulmer. Special thanks to our special guests for sharing their expertise on the show, and also to the Hillsdale Hospital marketing team. If you want to submit a question for us to answer on the podcast or learn more about Rural Health Today, visit ruralhealthtoday.com.

Guests: Jan Jekielek and Kelly Scott Franklin Host Scot Bertram talks with Jan Jekielek, senior editor at The Epoch Times and host of American Thought Leaders, about China's state-sanctioned harvesting of organs from living donors and his new book Killed to Order: China's Organ Harvesting Industry and the True Nature of America's Biggest Adversary. And […]

What happens when the person hired to fix government education discovers it can't be fixed — because it's doing exactly what it was designed to do? In this episode of Refining Rhetoric, host Robert Bortins sits down with Diane Douglas, Arizona's former Superintendent of Public Instruction (2015–2019), to talk about her fight against Common Core, the truth behind so-called "empowerment scholarship accounts," and why she believes the only real fix for American education starts with getting the government out of it entirely. Diane walks through the three "epiphany moments" that pulled her out of government schooling and into the fight — from discovering outcome-based education to sitting through a PTA meeting where the numbers simply didn't add up. She takes listeners inside the state board of education that holds more real power than any elected superintendent, explains why she pushed (unsuccessfully) to bring Hillsdale's classical Barney Charter curriculum into Arizona schools, and unpacks the chilling term she kept hearing used for children: "human capital." She also issues a warning for parents who think school-choice funding is a clean win — it's still government money, with government strings attached. Diane now serves on the Educational Advisory Board for Public School Exit, helping families find a way out of a system she says isn't broken, but working exactly as intended. This conversation is a wake-up call for anyone who still believes the system just needs "more good people" to fix it from the inside.  Learn more about Diane's work: https://www.publicschoolexit.com/

Dr. Larry P. Arnn, President of Hillsdale College, joins Hugh Hewitt on the Hillsdale Dialogues to continue a series on The Second World War, Churchill's sprawling memoir and history of World War II in six volumes. Release date: 24 July 2026

Rural Health News is a weekly segment of Rural Health Today, a podcast by Hillsdale Hospital. News sources for this episode:  Alan Condon, “CMS proposes Medicaid provider tax rule to cut federal spending by $246B: 8 things to know,” July 22, 2026, https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/finance/cms-proposes-medicaid-provider-tax-rule-to-cut-federal-spending-by-246b-8-things-to-know/, Becker's Hospital Review.  American Hospital Association, “CMS issues proposed provider tax rule,” July 21, 2026, https://www.aha.org/news/headline/2026-07-21-cms-issues-proposed-provider-tax-rule.  Amani Sampson, MD, MS Et al., “Unequal paths to care: How region, rurality, and deprivation determine transport to verified trauma centers among the critically injured,” August 2026, https://www.surgjournal.com/article/S0039-6060(26)00157-1/fulltext, Surgery Journal. Don Hartley, “Youths Get A Jumpstart on Rural Healthcare At UA,” https://tuscaloosathread.com/alabama-rural-health-pipeline-students/, Tuscaloosa Thread. Rural Health Today is a production of Hillsdale Hospital in Hillsdale, Michigan and a member of the Health Podcast Network. Our host is JJ Hodshire, our producer is Kyrsten Newlon, and our audio engineer is Kenji Ulmer. Special thanks to our special guests for sharing their expertise on the show, and also to the Hillsdale Hospital marketing team. If you want to submit a question for us to answer on the podcast or learn more about Rural Health Today, visit ruralhealthtoday.com.

Guests: Donald P. Hodel and Stephanie Lauback Host Scot Bertram talks with Donald P. Hodel, former Secretary of Energy and former Secretary of the Interior in the Reagan administration, about the leadership lessons he learned working for President Reagan, as well as his new biography, Called to Serve: My Path to President Reagan's Cabinet and Beyond. […]

There's finally bipartisan support for something in the U.S. House of Representatives. They've passed a bill to...make Daylight Saving Time permanent? Is this real? Is it a good thing? Our scrappy host, Mike Slater, reviews all of the evidence on both sides of this debate whilst also speaking with listeners like YOU! Following the opener, Slater gabs with Dr. Benedict Whelan, Associate Professor and Chairman of the English Department at Hillsdale College, about the new movie based on Homer's ancient Greek epic poem. Together, these two will get to the heart of the matter: Should people actually watch the 2026 film version? MAGA! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Nobody has become a target in the Trump Administration quite like Vice President JD Vance, who finds himself under fire just about every time he gives an interview — and mostly from his own side. What's going on? Michael Knowles and Sean Davis break down the goals of the faction trying to bring the VP down. Plus, Hillsdale's Benedict Whalen gives his review of the new film adaptation of The Odyssey and explains why Homer's epic poem remains relevant 2700 years after it was written. Watch every episode ad-free on members.charliekirk.com! Get new merch at charliekirkstore.com!Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Larry P. Arnn, President of Hillsdale College, joins Hugh Hewitt on the Hillsdale Dialogues to continue a series on The Second World War, Churchill's sprawling memoir and history of World War II in six volumes. Release date: 17 July 2026

Rural Health News is a weekly segment of Rural Health Today, a podcast by Hillsdale Hospital. News sources for this episode:  Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, “Cyclosporiasis Outbreak with Unknown Source,” July 14, 2026, https://www.cdc.gov/cyclosporiasis/outbreaks/07-26/index.html.  Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, “Clinical Overview of Cyclosporiasis,” February 29, 2026, https://www.cdc.gov/cyclosporiasis/hcp/clinical-overview/index.html.  Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, “About FoodNet,” April 28, 2018, https://www.cdc.gov/foodnet/about/.  American Medical Association, “Cyclospora,” Jul 9, 2026, https://www.ama-assn.org/public-health/infectious-diseases/cyclospora.  Lena Sun, “How much did CDC cuts really impact this cyclosporiasis outbreak?,” July 15, 2026, https://www.washingtonpost.com/health/2026/07/15/how-much-did-cdc-cuts-really-impact-this-cyclosporiasis-outbreak/, The Washington Post.  Victoria Forster, “Unresolved Cyclospora Parasite Outbreak Raises Questions About CDC Cuts,” July 14, 2026, https://www.forbes.com/sites/victoriaforster/2026/07/13/unresolved-cyclospora-outbreak-raises-questions-over-cdc-cuts/, Forbes.  Madeline Scheetz, “17 maternity service closures in 2026,” July 14, 2026, https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/rural-health/rural-workforce/3-maternity-closures-in-3-weeks/, Becker's Hospital Review.  Cheryl Whitney, “Bridging the distance: Bringing care closer to home for rural Veterans,” July 8, 2026, https://news.va.gov/148097/bringing-care-closer-home-rural-veterans/, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.  Rural Health Today is a production of Hillsdale Hospital in Hillsdale, Michigan and a member of the Health Podcast Network. Our host is JJ Hodshire, our producer is Kyrsten Newlon, and our audio engineer is Kenji Ulmer. Special thanks to our special guests for sharing their expertise on the show, and also to the Hillsdale Hospital marketing team. If you want to submit a question for us to answer on the podcast or learn more about Rural Health Today, visit ruralhealthtoday.com.

Nobody has become a target in the Trump Administration quite like Vice President JD Vance, who finds himself under fire just about every time he gives an interview — and mostly from his own side. What's going on? Michael Knowles and Sean Davis break down the goals of the faction trying to bring the VP down. Plus, Hillsdale's Benedict Whalen gives his review of the new film adaptation of The Odyssey and explains why Homer's epic poem remains relevant 2700 years after it was written. Watch every episode ad-free on members.charliekirk.com! Get new merch at charliekirkstore.com!Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guests: Benedict Whalen and Carson Holloway Host Scot Bertram talks with Benedict Whalen, chairman and associate professor of English at Hillsdale College, to preview his brand-new online course, “The Odyssey.” And Carson Holloway, department chair and professor of political society at the University of Nebraska at Omaha and a Washington fellow at the Claremont Institute Center for […]

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 reaction, and the war that ensued. 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! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week: The future of British democracy, the growing wealth disparity between generations, and the rise of socialist candidates in New York City. Dr. Larry P. Arnn, president of Hillsdale College, joins Hugh Hewitt on the Hillsdale Dialogues. Release date: 10 July 2026

The Only Man to Officially Beat Rickson Gracie — And Didn't Even Know ItIn this episode of the MMA History Podcast, host Mike Davis and Joey Venti sit down with Dr. Ron Tripp — one of the most accomplished American grapplers of all time. A Sambo world medalist, judo champion, and the only man with an official victory over Rickson Gracie, Ron shares how he defeated Gracie in the semi-finals of the Pan Ams without even realizing the significance of the win until years later.Ron details his remarkable combat sports journey, beginning with basement training sessions on a concrete floor in Michigan, transitioning to high school wrestling as a junior, and excelling in college at Hillsdale. He discusses his deep involvement in Sambo, competing at World Championships and earning multiple medals, as well as his long tenure as assistant wrestling coach at the University of Oklahoma alongside legends like the Schultz brothers (Dave and Mark) and Andre Metzger.The conversation covers unforgettable stories from the OU wrestling room, coaching elite athletes, the early days of mixed martial arts with C3 Fights, and his work with fighters including Melvin Guillard and Joe Stevenson. Ron also reflects on his time as president of USA Judo, his experiences with figures like Pat Burrus, Steve Nelson, Anthony Johnson, and Danny Hodge, and the evolution of combat sports.This episode is packed with raw history, behind-the-scenes insights, and wisdom from a true pioneer who has shaped champions across wrestling, Sambo, judo, and MMA.Like and subscribe for more in-depth interviews and stories from the early days of mixed martial arts. Drop a comment with your thoughts on Ron Tripp's incredible career.Subscribe for more. 0:00 start 0:45 MMA history podcast intro1:17 Joey Venti's guest introduction 1:38 interview start 1:42 current life2:20 beginnings in combat sports 5:14 experience wrestling in college 6:21 training Andre Metzger 8:23 Andre Metzger missing the Olympics 11:35 relationship with Anthony Macias 13:49 dealings with Buddy Albin 14:08 coach Richard Hamilton 14:59 experience with Mark Densberger16:14 American Sambo Association 17:08 Sambo Steve Koepfer17:51 promoter Steve Nelson20:14 competing internationally in Sambo 27:27 coaching at the university of Oklahoma 31:00 bringing in the Schultz brothers 32:34 experience coaching Mark Schultz35:38 Mark Schultz vs Ed Banach 36:34 Stan Abel relationship with Mark Schultz 39:50 Schultz brothers reputation in college wrestling 44:04 honoring Danny Hodge 47:02 Dave Schultz pinning Mark Schultz 48:25 Mike Sheets ability to score points 49:58 training with Makoto Takimoto51:14 relationship with Melvin Guillard56:18 Melvin Guillard career highlights 1:03:17 training under Chonosuke Takagi1:06:50 Ron Tripp vs Regan Machado1:07:45 Organizing US Sambo Championship Oklahoma 1:09:59 tournament with Rickson Gracie 1:15:22 Rickson Gracie's accomplishments 1:17:11 offered to fight Rickson Gracie in the UFC1:20:39 money donations for Oklahoma wrestling 1:21:57 interactions with Gary Goltz1:25:07 dealings with John Du Pont 1:28:08 interactions with Guy Mezger 1:29:49 relationship with Anthony Johnson1:34:32 Joe Daddy Stevenson1:40:18 relationship with Adrian Serrano1:43:27 interview wrap up 1:46:51 outro/ closing thoughtsInstagram https://www.instagram.com/mmahistorypodcast?igsh=aHVweHdncXQycHBy&utm_source=qrSpotify https://open.spotify.com/show/3q8KsfqrSQSjkdPLkdtNWb?si=aL3D5Y3aTDi-PQZdweWL8gApple Podcast MMA History PodcastYouTube https://youtube.com/@MMAHistoryPodcast?si=bj1RBXTZ2X82tv_J

Rural Health News is a weekly segment of Rural Health Today, a podcast by Hillsdale Hospital. News sources for this episode:  Center for Healthcare Quality and Payment Reform, “Stopping the Loss of Rural Maternity Care,” June 2026, https://chqpr.org/downloads/Rural_Maternity_Care_Crisis.pdf. Stephanie Armour, “New Disease Threats Follow Trump Administration's Health Program Cuts,” July 2, 2026, https://kffhealthnews.org/public-health/new-disease-threats-follow-trump-administrations-health-program-cuts/, KFF Health News. Grace van Deelen, “Trump Administration to Remove Hundreds of Deep-Ocean Observation Instruments, Dismantling $368 Million Program,” June 3, 2026, https://eos.org/research-and-developments/trump-administration-to-remove-hundreds-of-deep-ocean-observation-instruments-dismantling-368-million-program, Eos. U.S. Department of Agriculture, “USDA Confirms Presence of New World Screwworm in the United States,” June 3, 2026, https://www.aphis.usda.gov/news/agency-announcements/usda-confirms-presence-new-world-screwworm-united-states.  Nikhil Ranadive, M.D. Et al., “CDC Operational Guidance for Investigating Locally Acquired Mosquito-Transmitted Malaria,” May 21, 2026, https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/75/rr/rr7501a1.htm.  Sarah J. Topping, “Statement from the Southampton Town Trustees Regarding Vibrio Vulnificus,” April 23, 2026, https://www.southamptontownny.gov/DocumentCenter/View/46859/04-23-2026-Trustees-Press-Release---Statement-from-the-Southampton-Town-Trustees-Regarding-Vibrio-vulnificus, Town of Southampton Board of Trustees. Rick Mayer, “Florida is up to eight cases of Vibrio vulnificus – so-called 'flesh-eating bacteria' – in 2026,” June 12, 2026, https://www.wusf.org/health-news-florida/2026-06-12/florida-is-up-to-eight-cases-of-vibrio-vulnificus-so-called-flesh-eating-bacteria-in-2026, WUSF.  Amy Maxmen, “‘We Live With Fear': In Congo, Doctors Face Ebola With Little Protection,” June 5, 2026, https://kffhealthnews.org/public-health/ebola-congo-virus-outbreak-drc-africa-health-workers-bundibugyo/, KFF Health News. U.S. Agency for International Development, https://oig.usaid.gov/. Molly Castle Work, “Minnesota's ‘sprint medic' pilot program aims to get paramedics to rural emergencies faster,” July 1, 2026, https://www.mprnews.org/story/2026/06/30/minnesotas-sprint-medic-pilot-program-aims-to-get-paramedics-to-rural-emergencies-faster, Minnesota Public Radio News. Rural Health Today is a production of Hillsdale Hospital in Hillsdale, Michigan and a member of the Health Podcast Network. Our host is JJ Hodshire, our producer is Kyrsten Newlon, and our audio engineer is Kenji Ulmer. Special thanks to our special guests for sharing their expertise on the show, and also to the Hillsdale Hospital marketing team. If you want to submit a question for us to answer on the podcast or learn more about Rural Health Today, visit ruralhealthtoday.com.

Guests: Gad Saad and Stephen Smith Host Scot Bertram talks with Gad Saad, professor, evolutionary behavioral scientist, and host of The Saad Truth podcast, about the potential dangers of altruism and his new book, Suicidal Empathy: Dying to Be Kind. And Stephen Smith, dean of humanities and Temple Family Chair in English Literature at Hillsdale College, discusses the […]

Despite the Phi Sigma Epsilon fraternity closing its doors on the Hillsdale campus in the late 1980s, for more than 40 years the Phi Sigs continued to gather on their property on Hillsdale Street for Homecoming and other special events to reconnect, remember, and celebrate their friendships. In 2016, Phi Sig alumni came up with a pavilion idea and concept for their property. Partnering with the College, that plan was eventually finalized, and in 2024, the Phi Sig Alumni Pavilion was built and dedicated. Two of those Phi Sigs, Trip Banks and Ross Anderson, talk about the project and their lasting legacy. ------ Informative. Inspirational. Uplifting. Those are the goals of the White and Blue podcast. We are here to tell the interesting stories of Hillsdale College alumni, who number more than 15,000 strong. Our guests will share about their time and experiences while on campus, and also the impact they have had on the world since graduating. What makes the Hillsdale College graduate unique? We will explore that question and more, including how alumni have impacted the past, present, and future of the College. Won’t you join us?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The immortal words of the Declaration of Independence—We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness—are etched upon the hearts of American patriots today and knit us together with patriots down through the ages.  Saving Elephants host Josh Lewis is joined by Hillsdale professor Brad Birzer as they delve into the depths of this most remarkable of political texts and explore the origins of the ideas that birthed our nation.   About Brad Birzer From Hillsdale College   Dr. Brady Birzer describes himself as one of those truly odd kids who loved reading from first grade on, and begged his teachers, starting in fifth grade, to assign research papers. He believes that the purpose of higher education is to introduce every generation to the greats of the Western tradition and to remind them what it means to be human. To accomplish this goal effectively, every professor needs two things: enthusiasm and continuous learning. Our job is never to make false idols for our students but to find the excellences within each one, to encourage the honing of unique gifts, and to inspire the rising generations to love through charity.   Dr. Birzer has been teaching at Hillsdale since 1999 and has stayed because of its mission to teach the Western tradition through culture, literature, and the arts.  When he's not teaching, Dr. Birzer spends time reading, writing, hiking, cooking, baking, and playing with his kids.   Dr. Birzer has written many books.  His latest—discussed in this episode—is The Declaration of Independence: A Radical Experiment in Liberty.  

On this edition of The Federalist Radio Hour, Dr. Bradley Birzer, Hillsdale College professor of history and Russell Amos Kirk chair in American Studies, joins Federalist Senior Elections Correspondent Matt Kittle to discuss the Declaration of Independence, the "radicalism" of the founders versus modern leftist radicalism, and what the founders would think of America today. You can find Dr. Birzer's new book, The Declaration of Independence: A Radical Experiment in Liberty, here.The Federalist Foundation is a nonprofit, and we depend entirely on our listeners and readers — not corporations. If you value fearless, independent journalism, please consider a tax-deductible gift today at TheFederalist.com/donate. Your support keeps us going.

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 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! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of The Hillsdale College Online Courses Podcast, Jeremiah and Juan discuss America at the turn of millennium before introducing Wilfred McClay. Americans have overcome many challenges throughout our history, including the American Revolution, the Civil War, the Great Depression, two World Wars, and the Cold War. Studying the great stories from our past inspires us to preserve the blessings of liberty in our day. Now you can study these stories with Hillsdale College. Hillsdale’s free online course, “The Great American Story: A Land of Hope,” explores the history of America as a land of hope founded on high principles. In presenting the great triumphs and achievements of our nation’s past, as well as the shortcomings and failures, it offers a broad and unbiased study of the kind essential to the cultivation of intelligent patriotism. Ronald Reagan restored the office of the presidency to its place of prominence through policies that fostered a productive economy and that led to the collapse of the Soviet Union and an end to the Cold War. Despite the optimism that surrounded the end of the Cold War, the decades since have seen the United States divided over a series of important issues. To restore our common purpose, Americans should learn from the great examples of our nation’s past. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of The Hillsdale College Online Courses Podcast, Jeremiah and Juan discuss America at the turn of millennium before introducing Wilfred McClay. Americans have overcome many challenges throughout our history, including the American Revolution, the Civil War, the Great Depression, two World Wars, and the Cold War. Studying the great stories from our past inspires us to preserve the blessings of liberty in our day. Now you can study these stories with Hillsdale College. Hillsdale’s free online course, “The Great American Story: A Land of Hope,” explores the history of America as a land of hope founded on high principles. In presenting the great triumphs and achievements of our nation’s past, as well as the shortcomings and failures, it offers a broad and unbiased study of the kind essential to the cultivation of intelligent patriotism. Ronald Reagan restored the office of the presidency to its place of prominence through policies that fostered a productive economy and that led to the collapse of the Soviet Union and an end to the Cold War. Despite the optimism that surrounded the end of the Cold War, the decades since have seen the United States divided over a series of important issues. To restore our common purpose, Americans should learn from the great examples of our nation’s past. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guests: Brad Birzer Host Scot Bertram talks with Brad Birzer, professor of history and Russell Amos Kirk Chair in American Studies at Hillsdale College, about the years leading up to 1776, the importance of the common law tradition to the American Founders, and his new book, The Declaration of Independence: A Radical Experiment in Liberty.

The Supreme Court just handed America two big victories for securing the border and expelling illegal foreigners from the country. Sean Davis joins talks about how Third World immigration played a central role in New York's dangerous turn toward socialism, and then Hillsdale's Matthew Spalding explains how the administration could go about expelling dangerous foreign ideologies from America. Ben Spells talks about the state of ranching in America. Watch every episode ad-free on members.charliekirk.com! Get new merch at charliekirkstore.com!Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bethany sat down with Professor Matt Mehan, Associate Dean and Associate Professor of Government at Hillsdale in DC, to discuss his new book, The American Book of Fables, released last month. We have a wide-ranging conversation about the importance of fables, homeschooling as the Founders might have, and the importance of literature for all ages. […]

Dr. Larry P. Arnn, President of Hillsdale College, joins Hugh Hewitt on the Hillsdale Dialogues to continue a series on The Second World War, Churchill's sprawling memoir and history of World War II in six volumes. Release date: 16 June 2026

On this episode of The Federalist Radio Hour, Dr. Matthew Mehan, associate dean and associate professor of government for the Van Andel Graduate School of Government at Hillsdale College in Washington D.C., joins Federalist Elections Correspondent Matt Kittle to discuss the importance of using art such as poetry, fables, and folklore to help people "fall in love with the country again" as America's 250th birthday rapidly approaches.You can buy Mehan's new book The American Book of Fables, here. The Federalist Foundation is a nonprofit, and we depend entirely on our listeners and readers — not corporations. If you value fearless, independent journalism, please consider a tax-deductible gift today at TheFederalist.com/donate. Your support keeps us going.

Steve reacts to a hodgepodge of stories from Aaron's montage, including Rep. Brandon Gill (R-Texas) disassembling another lefty and why Iran cannot be negotiated with. Then, Hillsdale professor Dr. Matt Mehan joins the program to discuss his new book, "The American Book of Fables." In Hour Two, newly nominated Iowa Republican gubernatorial candidate Zach Lahn joins the program to discuss the issues that propelled him to the biggest 2026 primary upset so far. TODAY'S SPONSORS: PREBORN: https://give.preborn.com/preborn/media-partner?sc=IABSD0123RA FAST GROWING TREES: https://www.fast-growing-trees.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=audio&utm_campaign=Steve+Deace+Show code DEACE PATRIOT MOBILE: https://patriotmobile.com/STEVE or call 972-PATRIOT for your FREE MONTH of service FREEDOM PROJECT ACADEMY: https://fpeusa.org/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Al, Zach, Christian, and John Luke look at how the French and Indian War helped forge a distinct American identity through hardship, failure, and the colonies' growing frustration with British control. The guys connect taxation without representation, George Washington's early battlefield lessons, and the founders' fight for liberty to today's entitlement culture. Zach challenges modern Americans to get “skin in the game” through family, work, ownership, and faith, while Al reflects on Phil's longtime defense of America's founders as flawed men who still built something worth honoring. Watch the trailer for Hillsdale's full-length documentary Revolutionary America, narrated by Tom Selleck at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_jeBinuMUhE Today's conversation is about Lesson 6 of Colonial America: From Wilderness to Civilization from Hillsdale College. Take the course with us at no cost to you! Sign up at http://unashamedforhillsdale.com/. More about Colonial America: Professors of history and politics guide us through the perilous journey of the Mayflower and the grueling winters of Cape Cod. They explore the ideas of religious liberty and natural rights, as well as the brutal conflicts, such as the wars on the frontier and the French and Indian War. Through this six-lesson appreciation of the colonial experience, you will learn how the unique American spirit was shaped. Journey to the New World and discover the origins of the American spirit. Sign up at ⁠http://unashamedforhillsdale.com/ Check out At Home with Phil Robertson, nearly 800 episodes of Phil's unfiltered wisdom, humor, and biblical truth, available for free for the first time! Get it on Apple, Spotify, Amazon, and anywhere you listen to podcasts! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/at-home-with-phil-robertson/id1835224621 Listen to Not Yet Now with Zach Dasher on Apple, Spotify, iHeart, or anywhere you get podcasts. Chapters 00:00 Hillsdale's New Film 04:05 Al Watches His Story On-Screen 08:15 Washington's Translation Disaster 15:10 Larger Than Life Washington 19:00 America Becomes the Battleground 27:30 Taxation without Representation 31:50 John Luke Asks the Big Question 38:50 Liberty & the Danger of Wanting a King 45:30 America's Flawed Story of Liberty— Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

To mark Memorial Day and 250 years of America, Andrew and Blake dive into American history with a look at the darkest days of the American Revolution. Author Patrick O'Donnell talks about the battles of Brooklyn, Trenton, and Princeton, when unpaid and shoeless American patriots held on when the country was on the brink of total collapse. Then, Hillsdale's Mark Moyar talks about America's 20th Century military, which mobilized to win two world wars but then was led astray during the years of Vietnam. Watch every episode ad-free on members.charliekirk.com! Get new merch at charliekirkstore.com!Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Democrats suffered a humiliating loss in 2024 — a result so devastating they tried to keep their post-election autopsy a secret. Now, that autopsy has suddenly released and is full of amusing and interesting contents — and evidence of a party in disarray. The team dives in, then covers a wave of new fraud indictments in the Minnesota Somali fraud saga. Hillsdale professor Matthew Mehan debuts a new book of American fables to honor our nation's 250th birthday. Watch every episode ad-free on members.charliekirk.com! Get new merch at charliekirkstore.com!Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.