Podcast appearances and mentions of scot bertram

Danielle Hayes, seventh and eighth grade teacher at Treasure Valley Classical Academy in Fruitland, Idaho, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss Singapore Math, how Singapore Math prepares students to tackle unfamiliar concepts or complex problems, and how Singapore Math helps students move from simply getting an answer to better understanding why those answers are correct. Learn more: https://k12.hillsdale.edu/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Future of Freedom, host Scot Bertram is joined by two guests with different perspectives on Trump Accounts. First on the show is David Blankenhorn, president of Civic Life. Later, we hear from Jeremy Horpedahl, an associate professor of economics at the University of Central Arkansas and adjunct scholar at the CATO Institute. You can find David on X @blankenhorn3 and Jeremy at @jmhorp. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Welcome to Last Call, a look at the biggest stories Jim and Greg covered over the past week on the 3 Martini Lunch.This week, they discuss Virginia paroling felons at a much higher rate since the Democrats took over this year, the New York Times having to issue an embarrassing correction about the terrorist attacks against Israel, Illinois Democrats trying to put gunmakers on the hook for gun deaths and injuries, and Sen. Mitch McConnell proving he's no longer up to the job.First, they vent over the Virginia Parole Board appointed by Democrat Gov. Abigail Spanberger granting parole to convicted felons - some of them violent criminals - at an exponentially higher pace than the board serving under recent GOP Gov. Glenn Youngkin.Next, they vent as the New York Times publishes a story stating "Israelis still view themselves as the victims of Oct. 7." In addition to the obvious reaction, Jim explains the double standard that exists in how the Times treats writings from the left vs. the right.Then, Greg and guest host Scot Bertram fire back as Illinois Democrats try to put gunmakers on the hook for the costs related to murders and injuries connected with firearms. We'll explain what's really happening here and why the left's logic on this is badly flawed.Finally, they cringe as it's clear Sen. Mitch McConnell is deeply confused at best and clearly seems incapable of doing his job any longer. They discuss how unfair this lack of transparency by McConnell's staff is to his constituents and how Democratic Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear made this whole situation worse as well.Please visit our great sponsors:HomeServeProtect your home with HomeServe.  For 50% less your first year, go to https://HomeServe.com/Martini for the plan that's right for you. Savings compared to renewal price. Void in Florida.QuoMoney is on the line. Always say hello with QUO. Try QUO for FREE PLUS get 20% off your first 6 months when you go to https://Quo.com/3MLTrees.ComListeners to our show get 20% OFF their purchase from Trees.com when using the code MARTINI at https://Trees.comNew episodes every weekday. 

Zachary Dombrowski, upper school humanities teacher at Golden View Classical Academy in Golden, Colorado, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss planning a history course, how a teacher's personal knowledge can help improve classroom instruction, and how teachers can improve the flow of conversation in class. Learn more: https://k12.hillsdale.edu/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 2 Segment 1 While Tony is away, Mike Koolidge fills in! Mike is live from Dallas for the RNC Midterm Convention and starts the second hour of the show talking about the upcoming lineup of speakers for tonight’s convention. Hour 2 Segment 2 Mike is joined with Scot Bertram of WRFH 101.7 FM to talk about the upcoming Senate race in Michigan between Mike Rogers and Abdul El-Sayed. Hour 2 Segment 3 Mike continues his conversation with Scot Bertram talking about Abdul El-Sayed. They also talk about the Minnesota Senate race between Michele Tafoya and Peggy Flanagan. They later talk about the upcoming 25th anniversary of 9/11. Hour 2 Segment 4 Mike wraps up the second hour of the show talking with Producer Landon about the NFL season kicking off later tonight. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 1 Segment 1 While Tony is away, Mike Koolidge fills in! Mike is live from Dallas for the RNC Midterm Convention and starts the first hour of the show talking about Ryan Reynolds condemning 1980s nostalgia. Mike also talks about the upcoming anniversaries of the assassination of Charlie Kirk and 9/11. Hour 1 Segment 2 Mike talks about the female jurors speaking out on the Lindsay Clancy trial on the one juror that held the line. Hour 1 Segment 3 Mike talks about going to different RNC and DNC conventions in the past. Hour 1 Segment 4 Mike wraps up the first hour of the show talking about how Byron Donalds is looking forward to the Dallas RNC convention. Hour 2 Segment 1 While Tony is away, Mike Koolidge fills in! Mike is live from Dallas for the RNC Midterm Convention and starts the second hour of the show talking about the upcoming lineup of speakers for tonight’s convention. Hour 2 Segment 2 Mike is joined with Scot Bertram of WRFH 101.7 FM to talk about the upcoming Senate race in Michigan between Mike Rogers and Abdul El-Sayed. Hour 2 Segment 3 Mike continues his conversation with Scot Bertram talking about Abdul El-Sayed. They also talk about the Minnesota Senate race between Michele Tafoya and Peggy Flanagan. They later talk about the upcoming 25th anniversary of 9/11. Hour 2 Segment 4 Mike wraps up the second hour of the show talking with Producer Landon about the NFL season kicking off later tonight. Hour 3 Segment 1 While Tony is away, Mike Koolidge fills in! Mike is live from Dallas for the RNC Midterm Convention and starts the final hour of the show talking more about the upcoming anniversaries of the assassination of Charlie Kirk and 9/11. Mike later talks about how Charlie Kirk got his start into politics. Hour 3 Segment 2 Mike talks about the backlash around billionaires and data centers. Hour 3 Segment 3 Mike talks about playing the latest Q&A session from President Donald Trump as he’s delayed in Joint Base Andrews and makes his way to Dallas for the RNC Midterm Convention. Hour 3 Segment 4 Mike wraps up another edition of the show talking about the first time he got to meet Tony in Washington D.C. in the White House. Mike later talks about a Wall Street Journal article on how woke the National Museum of American History is. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Monica Dix, art teacher at Naples Classical Academy in Naples, Florida, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss beauty in the classroom, whether simplicity can be beautiful, and how much freedom administrators should give teachers to shape their classrooms. Learn more: https://k12.hillsdale.edu/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Paul Hosmer, chairman and associate professor of physics at Hillsdale College, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss physics and the liberal arts, the laws of nature, and how teachers can help students see physics as much more than just a collection of formulas and calculations. Learn more: https://k12.hillsdale.edu/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Future of Freedom, host Scot Bertram is joined by two guests with different perspectives on Flock cameras and automated license plate readers. First on the show is Rafael Mangual, the Nick Ohnell Fellow at the Manhattan Institute, a contributing editor of City Journal, and a member of the Council on Criminal Justice. Later, we hear from Robert Frommer, a senior attorney with the Institute for Justice and Director of the Institute for Justice's Project on the Fourth Amendment. You can find Rafael on X at @Rafa_Mangual and Robert at @Robert_Frommer. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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.

0:30 - Mike Koolidge filling in for Dan 9:11 - DSA 27:59 - Can the Republicans Beat Socialism in the Midterms? 46:10 - WRFH 101.7 FM General Manager and Hillsdale College journalism lecturer Scot Bertram gives his on-the-ground view of the Michigan Senate race. Follow Scot on X @ScotBertram 01:00:19 - The Heritage Foundation's Steven Bucci dismisses the alleged complaints from the USS Lincoln: "It's a shame because they are, frankly, whining." 01:15:50 - More reaction to the USS Lincoln 01:31:34 - Judge Glock, director of research at the Manhattan Institute, makes the case for data centers. Follow Judge on X @judgeglock 01:49:50 - Professor of the Practice of Data Science at Washington University, Liberty Vittert Capito, analyzes Why nutty candidates are underperforming their polling so badly. Follow Liberty on X @libertycapitoSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aaron Schepps, upper school principal at Atlanta Classical Academy in Atlanta, Georgia, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss the problem of students leaving classical schools after 8th grade, why the "8th grade melt" exists, and how teachers can guide the conversation to encourage students to continue their classical education. Learn more: https://k12.hillsdale.edu/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kevin H. Gary, associate professor of education at Hillsdale College, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss the differences between orators and philosophers, the disciplines of rhetoric and philosophy, and how teachers can cultivate a balance between rhetoric and philosophy in the classroom. Learn more: https://k12.hillsdale.edu/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rosa Kubala, kindergarten teacher and student leadership advisor at Founders Classical Academy of Las Vegas in Las Vegas, Nevada, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss how parents can help to prepare their child for success before they enter the classroom, the role of parents in education, and the many lessons she has learned in her time as a kindergarten teacher. Learn more: https://k12.hillsdale.edu/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris McCourry, artist and director of jazz ensembles at Hillsdale College, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss the principles of jazz music, what makes a great jazz musician, and what jazz music can teach us about democracy. Learn more: https://k12.hillsdale.edu/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thomas I. Treloar, professor of mathematics and dean of faculty at Hillsdale College, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss the mathematics behind voting, how voters decide how to cast their vote, and why we'll never develop a perfect voting system. Learn more: https://k12.hillsdale.edu/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gwendolyn Yarbrough, part of the Hillsdale College K-12 Education Office and former member of the Teacher Support team, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss the history of physical education in America, the influences of the German Turnen movement, and how schools should think about the relationship between physical formation along with intellectual and moral formation. Learn more: https://k12.hillsdale.edu/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Future of Freedom, host Scot Bertram is joined by two guests with different perspectives on the subject of term limits for U.S. Supreme Court justices. First on the show is Thomas Jipping, Senior Legal Fellow in the Edwin Meese III Institute for the Rule of Law at Advancing American Freedom. Later, we hear from Damon Root, a senior editor at Reason and the author of Reason's semiweekly Injustice System newsletter. You can find Thomas on X at @TomJipping and Damon at @DamonRoot. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Paul Mittermeier, Upper School Humanities teacher at Cincinnati Classical Academy in Cincinnati, Ohio, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss how classical education should be explicitly discussed in a classical school, how to help teachers explain the importance of what they teach to students, and how to answer common questions students might have about classical education. Learn more: https://k12.hillsdale.edu/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Future of Freedom, host Scot Bertram is joined by two guests with different concerns about data centers in America. First on the show is Mark Christie, who directs the Center for Energy Law and Policy at William and Mary Law School, where he teaches energy law. He is a former Chairman of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and served 17 years as a utility regulator in Virginia. Later, we hear from Annie Chestnut Tutor, policy analyst at the Center for Technology and the Human Person at the Heritage Foundation. You can find Mark on X at @ChristieFERC and Annie at @AnnieChesnutt. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Noah Bush and Gina Capaldi join host Scot Bertram to discuss art as a discipline, how the arts change students for the better, and building collaboration between art and music teachers. Noah is upper school music and fine arts director, and Gina is an art, art history, and studio art teacher at Orange County Classical Academy in Orange, California. Learn more: https://k12.hillsdale.edu/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michele DiCristoforo, lead third grade teacher at Cincinnati Classical Academy in Cincinnati, Ohio, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss instilling a sense of wonder in students, extending the sense of wonder to wider classical education community, and discovering resources for teachers looking to improve their pedagogy. Learn more: https://k12.hillsdale.edu/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hillsdale College Radio General Manager and Radio Free Hillsdale Hour host Scot Bertram fills in for Jim Geraghty on Friday's 3 Martini Lunch. Join Scot and Greg as they break down major Justice Department fraud indictments in Minnesota, the Democrats' laughable 2024 election autopsy, public infighting among top Illinois Democrats over the Chicago Bears, and a big shake-up in the Michigan governor's race..First, they enthusiastically welcome the Justice Department announcing 15 indictments connected to $90 million fin alleged in Minnesota. And officials say they are just getting started. Scot and Greg hope this will lead to the uncovering of fraud in all states. They also react to a lengthy prison sentence handed down in a separate $250 million fraud case and explain why accountability in these cases is vitally important.Next, they get a kick out of the Democratic National Committee's weak "autopsy" on why Kamala Harris lost the 2024 election. While the report acknowledges a few legitimate problems, Scot and Greg highlight the far more damaging issues Democrats continue to ignore. Then, they enjoy the escalating feud between Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker and Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson after the Chicago Bears announced their new stadium would be outside the city limits and possibly outside the state. The truth is both of them deserve blame and since Democrats control Illinois, there's no way to pin this on Republicans.Finally, they react to former Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan ending his independent campaign for Michigan governor. Scot explains why Duggan's public reasoning doesn't add up and what may really be driving his exit from the race.Please visit our great sponsors:Better HelpMay is Mental Health Awareness Month- a reminder that whatever you're going through, you don'thave to go through it alone. Find support and have someone with you in therapy. Sign up and get10% off at https://betterhelp.com/3MLBrooklyn BeddingGet 30% off site wide at https://brooklynbedding.com and use Promo Code 3MLPocket HoseFor a limited time, get two free gifts—a 360° rotating pocket pivot and a thumb drive nozzle—whenyou buy the Pocket Hose Ballistic; just text MARTINI to 64000, message and data rates may apply.New episodes every weekday. 

Hillsdale College Radio General Manager and Radio Free Hillsdale Hour host Scot Bertram fills in for Jim Geraghty on Friday's 3 Martini Lunch. Join Scot and Greg as they analyze the Justice Department announcing major fraud indictments in Minnesota. the Democrats' laughable autopsy on the 2024 election, prominent Democrats sniping at each other in Illinois, […]

On this episode of Future of Freedom, host Scot Bertram is joined by two guests with different viewpoints about the wisdom and effectiveness of the conflict in Iran. First on the show is Ahmad Sharawi, senior research analyst at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies. Later, we hear from Dominik Lett, a budget and entitlement policy analyst at the Cato Institute. You can find Ahmad on X at @AhmadA_Sharawi and Dominik at @LettDominik. These interviews were recorded on May 20, 2026. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Hillsdale College Radio General Manager and Radio Free Hillsdale Hour host Scot Bertram fills in for Jim Geraghty on Thursday's 3 Martini Lunch. Join Scot and Greg as they discuss Amazon founder Jeff Bezos delivering a dose of economic reality to Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass wanting to "explore" non-citizen voting, tthe end of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, and Congress once again trying to wreak havoc with our clocks.First, they welcome Jeff Bezos explaining why Amazon is far more competent and efficient than the government, and why Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is clueless when she says no one can earn a billion dollars honestly.Next, they chronicle Karen Bass saying she is willing to explore non-citizen voting in LA. Scot explains how the left's arguments about citizenship are wildly inconsistent. Greg believes the Democrats' goals on this issue are crystal clear.Then, as CBS prepares to air the final episode of The Late Show tonight, Scot explains how Stephen Colbert not only ruined the show but the entire genre of late night television. Greg reminds us why CBS is really pulling the plug, no matter how much Colbert wants to portray himself as a martyr.  Finally, they groan as the House of Representatives once again considers legislation to make Daylight Saving Time permanent. Scot and Greg explain why this is a terrible idea, what the better permanent time would be, and what the best approach to our clocks really is.Please visit our great sponsors:Better Help:May is Mental Health Awareness Month- a reminder that whatever you're going through, you don'thave to go through it alone. Find support and have someone with you in therapy. Sign up and get10% off at https://betterhelp.com/3ML Brooklyn BeddingGet 30% off site wide at https://brooklynbedding.com and use Promo Code 3MLPocket HoseFor a limited time, get two free gifts—a 360° rotating pocket pivot and a thumb drive nozzle—whenyou buy the Pocket Hose Ballistic; just text MARTINI to 64000, message and data rates may apply.New episodes every weekday. 

Hillsdale College Radio General Manager and Radio Free Hillsdale Hour host Scot Bertram fills in for Jim Geraghty on Thursday's 3 Martini Lunch. Join Scot and Greg as they dig into a dose of economic sanity for AOC from Amazon's Jeff Bezos, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass wanting to “explore” non-citizen voting, the end of  […]

Hillsdale College Radio General Manager and Radio Free Hillsdale Hour host Scot Bertram fills in for Jim Geraghty on Friday's 3 Martini Lunch. Join Scot and Greg as they react to Kamala Harris embracing sweeping Democratic power-grab proposals, alarming declines in student reading and math scores nationwide, the growing push to tax unrealized capital gains, and a leftist policy proposal that Americans of all political persuasions should reject.First, they break down Kamala Harris's “no bad idea brainstorming” session, where she advocated abolishing the Electoral College, expanding and packing the U.S. Supreme Court, and punishing justices for rulings that differ from expectations during confirmation hearings. Meanwhile, the Democrats and their media allies claim they were playing nice with Republicans until now.Next, Scot and Greg are concerned but not surprised that reading and math have declined in the vast majority of school districts over the past decade. They discuss why this is happening, how to turn those results around, and what left-wing ideas are proven failures.Then, they shake their heads over Illinois Democrats proposing taxes on unrealized capital gains — meaning Americans could be taxed on increases in the paper value of stocks, real estate, and other assets before selling them. The Democrats say it's only aimed at millionaires and billionaires, but explains how this approach will inevitably hit everyone.Finally, they get ready to fire up their grills as Los Angeles councilwoman and mayoral candidate Nithya Raman proposes a ban on backyard barbecuing during windy and dry conditions.Please visit our great sponsors:QuoMoney is on the line. Always say hello with QUO. Try QUO for FREE PLUS get 20% off your first 6 months when you go to https://Quo.com/3ml Mizzen&MainRight now, Mizzen&Main is offering our listeners 20% off your first purchase at https://MizzenandMain.com promo code 3ML20.Pocket HoseFor a limited time, get two free gifts—a 360° rotating pocket pivot and a thumb drive nozzle—when you buy the Pocket Hose Ballistic; just text MARTINI to 64000, message and data rates may apply.New episodes every weekday. 

Hillsdale College Radio General Manager and Radio Free Hillsdale Hour host Scot Bertram fills in for Jim Geraghty on the Friday 3 Martini Lunch. Today, Scot and Greg react to Kamala Harris joining the Democrats' brazen plan to secure long-term power, student test scores coming in worse than a decade ago in most school districts across […]

Eric Hutchinson, associate professor of classics and chairman of Collegiate Scholars Program at Hillsdale College, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss the foundations of Roman mythology, best practices for teaching Virgil's The Aeneid, and the differences between Aeneas and other heroes of antiquity. Learn more: https://k12.hillsdale.edu/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Future of Freedom, host Scot Bertram is joined by two guests with different viewpoints about the 14th Amendment and birthright citizenship. First on the show is Thomas A. Berry, director of the Cato Institute's Robert A. Levy Center for Constitutional Studies and editor in chief of the Cato Supreme Court Review. Later, we hear from Richard A. Epstein, Laurence A. Tisch Professor of Law at NYU School of Law and author of the book The Myth of Birthright Citizenship: What the Fourteenth Amendment Really Says. You can find Thomas on X @Thomas_A_Berry and Richard at @RichardAEpstein. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Diana Kinser, French teacher at Seven Oaks Classical School in Ellettsville, Indiana, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss teaching a modern language at a classical school, how modern languages helps teach students virtue, and the rewards from seeing students succeed. Learn more: https://k12.hillsdale.edu/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hillsdale College Radio General Manager and Radio Free Hillsdale Hour host Scot Bertram fills in for Jim Geraghty on on the Friday 3 Martini Lunch. Today, Scot and Greg discuss President Trump firing Attorney General Pam Bondi, anti-Semitism driving a majority of hate crimes in New York City, the radical beliefs of a competitive U.S. Senate candidate in Michigan, and King Charles III skipping an Easter message..First, they react to President Trump's dismissal of Pam Bondi. Trump insists Bondi did a good job and they she will take on a different role in the administration. So why did Trump make this move? Scot and Greg offer a couple of explanations for why this happened and why it happened now.Next, they examine troubling new data from the NYPD showing that a majority of hate crimes in New York City during the first quarter of 2026 were driven by anti-Semitism. Scot explains why he thinks Islamic radicals feel emboldened right now in New York City and beyond. Greg suggests there's a pretty simple way to bring those numbers way down.Then, they take a close look at Abdul El-Sayed, one of the Democrats running for U.S. Senate in Michigan in a very close primary. New reporting this week shows El-Sayed wanted to avoid a public response to the U.S. killing of Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khameini. And a former member of the campaign staff says El-Sayed true beliefs on Israel and other issues are deeply disturbing.In the Friday chaser, Scot and Greg shake their heads as the UK's King Charles III declines to give an Easter message just weeks after issuing a very positive statement for Ramadan.Please visit our great sponsors:Upgrade to polished and comfortable with Mizzen & Main — get 20% off your first purchase at https://MizzenandMain.com with promo code 3ML20.Take your personal data back with Incogni—use code 3ML for 60% off an annual plan at https://Incogni.com/3MLMake this the season where no opportunity or customer slips away with Quo. Try Quo free and get 20% off your first 6 months at https://Quo.com/3MLNew episodes every weekday. 

Scot Bertram of Hillsdale College is in for Jim Geraghty on the Friday 3 Martini Lunch. Today, Scot and Greg discuss President Trump firing Attorney General Pam Bondi, Anti-Semitism driving a majority of hate crimes in New York City, the radical beliefs of the Michigan Mamdani, and King Charles III declining to issue an Easter […]

Paul Mittermeier, Upper School Humanities teacher at Cincinnati Classical Academy in Cincinnati, Ohio, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss the importance of formal logic, why formal logic plays such an important role in classical education, and how formal logic helps student improve their reading comprehension. Learn more: https://k12.hillsdale.edu/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hillsdale College Radio General Manager and Radio Free Hillsdale Hour host Scot Bertram fills in for Jim Geraghty on Thursday's 3 Martini Lunch. Join Scot and Greg Corombos as they discuss the staggering amount of hospice fraud in Southern California, CNN's repeated stumbles while reporting the New York City terrorism story, and Michigan lawmakers moving toward a mileage tax.First, they applaud CBS for reporting on hundreds of millions of dollars lost to hospice fraud, with a surprisingly large share occurring in Los Angeles County. Greg explains how the scheme harms its unwitting victims, while Scot praises CBS for pursuing the story and questions why more mainstream media outlets are not consistently investigating allegations of fraud like this.Next, they're stunned as CNN stumbles into a third retraction and apology in less than two days over the attempted terrorist attack in New York City on Saturday. Just hours after anchor Abby Phillip apologized for falsely reporting that NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani was the target, another reporter repeated the same claim. Scot and Greg also react to a CNN commentator badly botching the Pentagon steak and lobster story.Finally, they weigh in on lawmakers in Michigan considering a mileage tax on electric semi-trailers and haulers to make up for lost gas tax revenue. While they strongly oppose government mandates pushing electric vehicles, Scot and Greg vehemently reject the idea of the government monitoring vehicles to impose a new tax or for any other purpose.Please visit our great sponsors:Unlock your healthiest skin by targeting visible aging signs at https://Oneskin.co/3ML with code 3ML for 15% off.Make this the season where no opportunity or customer slips away with Quo. Try Quo free and get 20% off your first 6 months at https://Quo.com/3MLUpgrade your wardrobe with Mizzen & Main — get 20% off your first purchase at https://MizzenandMain.com with promo code 3ML20.New episodes every weekday. 

Hillsdale College Radio General Manager and Radio Free Hillsdale Hour host Scot Bertram fills in for Jim Geraghty on Thursday's 3 Martini Lunch. Join Scot and Greg Corombos as they discuss the staggering amount of hospice fraud in Southern California, CNN's repeated stumbles while reporting the New York City terrorism story, and Michigan lawmakers moving […]

Tina Bolin, literacy coordinator at Treasure Valley Classical Academy in Fruitland, Idaho, and a literacy trainer with Hillsdale College K-12 Education, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss her journey from home school teacher to classical school teacher, the unique challenge of teaching teachers, and the joy that comes from seeing students learn to read. Learn more: https://k12.hillsdale.edu/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sonja Bindus, teacher support lead for Hillsdale College K-12 Education, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss teaching students how to appreciate art, learning from the artistic masters, and how to help students develop artistic skills. Learn more: https://k12.hillsdale.edu/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hillsdale College Radio General Manager and Radio Free Hillsdale Hour host Scot Bertram fills in for Jim on Thursday's 3 Martini Lunch. Join Scot and Greg as they break down Vice President JD Vance's forceful defense of the Trump administration's fraud investigations, a Midwest mayor claiming Americans should be embarrassed to own guns, and how California Gov. Gavin Newsom's press team demeaned and dismissed a serious reporter with tiresome vulgarity.First, they applaud Vice President Vance for standing firm behind the Trump administration's investigation into widespread government fraud, especially following revelations of massive fraud in Minnesota. Scot and Greg argue that fraud needs to be exposed rather than excused.Next, they highlight the radical comments on guns and dogs from Democrat Grand Rapids, Michigan, Mayor David LaGrand. The mayor says anyone who owns a gun should be ashamed. And he's also supportive of ending K-9 police units after a recent incident. It's not just the leftward lurch of a recently conservative part of the country. It reflects broader Democratic attitudes on gun rights, policing, and traditional American institutionsFinally, they criticize Gavin Newsom communications aide Izzy Gardon for refusing to provide details about Gov. Newsom's sudden admission of dyslexia and for responding to longtime reporter Susan Crabtree with vulgarity. Scot and Greg discuss what they see as significant disrespect for a well-established reporter and another chapter in the left's endless public profanity.Please visit our great sponsors:Take your personal data back with Incogni—use code 3ML for 60% off an annual plan at https://Incogni.com/3MLLive better, longer with BUBS Naturals. For a limited time, get 20% off your entire order with code 3ML at https://BubsNaturals.comHelp protect your home systems.  Plans start at just $4.99 a month.  Visit https://HomeServe.com to find the plan that's right for you. New episodes every weekday. 

Hillsdale College Radio General Manager and Radio Free Hillsdale Hour host Scot Bertram fills in for Jim on Thursday's 3 Martini Lunch. Join Scot and Greg as they break down Vice President JD Vance's forceful defense of the Trump administration's fraud investigations, a Midwest mayor claiming Americans should be embarrassed to own guns, and how […]

Hillsdale College Radio General Manager and Radio Free Hillsdale Hour host Scot Bertram fills in for Jim on Wednesday's 3 Martini Lunch. Join Scot and Greg as they celebrate Team USA's Winter Olympics victory, push back on media reluctance to cheer American success, break down the debate over proof of citizenship to vote and the SAVE Act, and examine the left's increasingly crude and demeaning campaign tactics.First, they celebrate Team USA's successful Winter Olympics, including the dramatic overtime gold medal win in hockey on Sunday. They applaud hockey hero Jack Hughes for his unabashed love for the U.S. and react to coverage from outlets like HuffPost that seemed reluctant to fully celebrate American success while President Trump is in office.Next, Scot and Greg take apart arguments from Gavin Newsom and Bernie Sanders, who criticize the SAVE Act's proof-of-citizenship requirement by claiming difficulty in obtaining birth certificates. They also note the irony as New Yorik City requires five forms of identification before hiring people as emergency snow shovelers.Finally, they're disgusted as Newsom demeans black voters by how he tries to identify with them and a prominent Illinois U.S. Senate candidate's only campaign message is vulgarities aimed at President Trump. Why do the Democrats think so low of voters?Please visit our great sponsors:Live better, longer with BUBS Naturals. For a limited time, get 20% off your entire order with code 3ML at https://BubsNaturals.comHelp protect your home systems.  Plans start at just $4.99 a month.  Visit https://HomeServe.com to find the plan that's right for you.  Download Noble Gold's free Wealth Protection Kit — visit https://NobleGoldInvestments.com/3ML to learn how to build lasting financial security.New episodes every weekday. 

Hillsdale College Radio General Manager and Radio Free Hillsdale Hour host Scot Bertram fills in for Jim on Wednesday's 3 Martini Lunch. Join Scot and Greg as they celebrate Team USA's Winter Olympics victory, push back on media reluctance to cheer American success, break down the debate over proof of citizenship to vote and the […]

Joshua Villarreal, teacher support lead at Hillsdale College's K-12 Education Office, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss the classical themes in the film Die Hard, the importance of education in forming character, and the differences between classical and progressive methods of education. Learn more: https://k12.hillsdale.edu/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Julie Apel, assistant headmaster at Hillsdale Academy in Hillsdale, Michigan, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss Hillsdale’s Master Teacher Program, what makes a teacher a master teacher, and how the program aligns with classical education principles and best practices. Learn more: https://k12.hillsdale.edu/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Steve Gruber Show | Guest Host, Scot Bertram | The Political Storm: Border Funding, Ballots, and Global Power Plays --- 00:00 - Hour 1 Monologue 19:04 – Dan Lennington, Managing Vice President and Deputy Counsel at the Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty, focusing on the Equality Under the Law Project. Lennington discusses a New York Times report highlighting WILL's efforts to end what he calls illegal DEI programs. He explains the legal arguments and why these cases could reshape workplace and government policy. 27:55 – Haley Strack, William F. Buckley Fellow in Political Journalism at National Review. Strack outlines what she calls another path forward for Christian Zionists. She discusses how faith, foreign policy, and domestic politics intersect in today's debate. 35:13 - Hour 2 Monologue 44:06 – Corinne Clifford, independent journalist, White House press corps member, and official spokesperson for SAT123.com. Clifford discusses Adam Schiff being confronted with polling showing overwhelming public support for requiring photo ID to vote. She explains why voter ID remains a winning issue across party lines. 53:56 – James Bradley, author of Precious Freedom: A Novel. Bradley analyzes rising U.S.–Iran tensions as critical nuclear talks take place in Oman. He discusses the stakes for regional stability and global security. 1:02:47 – Mark Malkoff, comedian, podcast host, and writer featured on Today, Good Morning America, CNN, and NPR's Weekend Edition. Malkoff talks about his upcoming book, Love Johnny Carson: One Obsessive Fan's Journey to Find the Genius Behind the Legend. He shares stories about Carson's influence and his own journey uncovering the man behind the icon. 1:12:45 - Hour 3 Monologue 1:21:40 – Josh Findlay, Director of the Texas Public Policy Foundation's National Election Protection Project. Findlay argues that voter ID is essential for election integrity and says pop culture figures like Nicki Minaj are right to call attention to the issue. He explains why voter confidence depends on clear safeguards. 1:31:31 – Ingrid Jacques, columnist for USA Today. Jacques examines polling that shows voters view Trump more negatively than Biden — and why writing him off may be a mistake. She discusses voter sentiment, media narratives, and what could shift the race. --- Visit Steve's website: https://stevegruber.com TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@stevegrubershow Truth: https://truthsocial.com/@stevegrubershow Gettr: https://gettr.com/user/stevegruber Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stevegrubershow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stevegrubershow/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Stevegrubershow Rumble: https://rumble.com/user/TheSteveGruberShow

The Steve Gruber Show | Guest Host, Scot Bertram | Courts, Chaos, and the Crossroads of America --- 00:00:00 - Hour 1 Monologue 19:10 – Matthew Trayler, Director of Programs at the Christian Business Men's Connection (CBMC). Trayler reacts to reports of 30,000 layoffs despite a company posting $60 billion in profits. He discusses what this says about corporate priorities, leadership, and the moral responsibilities of business. 28:05 – Brian Jodice, National Press Secretary for the American Federation for Children. Jodice argues it's time to take school choice nationwide. He explains why empowering parents and expanding educational options should not depend on a family's ZIP code. 38:14 - Hour 2 Monologue 47:10 – Christian Clase, Constitutional Litigation Fellow at the New Civil Liberties Alliance (NCLA). Clase explains why NCLA is urging the Supreme Court to hear a vaccine mandate case from the Ninth Circuit. He argues the lower court misapplied precedent, raising serious constitutional concerns. 57:07 – Dan McLaughlin, Senior Writer at National Review Online and Fellow at the National Review Institute. McLaughlin analyzes where Florida Governor Ron DeSantis goes next politically. He discusses DeSantis' options and what they could mean for the future of the GOP. 1:05:49 – Diane Schindlbeck, co-owner of Schindy's on Diamond Lake in White Cloud, Michigan. Schindlbeck shares how a pizza name controversy spiraled into death threats, prompting FBI involvement. She discusses free speech, small business ownership, and navigating public backlash. 1:15:45 - Hour 2 Monologue 1:24:38 – Mark J. Quann, author of Be Smart, Pay Zero Taxes: Use the Buy, Borrow, Die Strategy to Get Rich and Stay Rich. Quann opens the 2026 tax season by explaining how President Trump's tax cuts could impact individuals and investors. He breaks down strategies for minimizing tax exposure legally. 1:34:49 – Anna Giaritelli, journalist for the Washington Examiner. Giaritelli discusses Texas Governor Greg Abbott's argument that he set the national standard on illegal immigration enforcement. She examines how Texas' approach is shaping the broader immigration debate. --- Visit Steve's website: https://stevegruber.com TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@stevegrubershow Truth: https://truthsocial.com/@stevegrubershow Gettr: https://gettr.com/user/stevegruber Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stevegrubershow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stevegrubershow/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Stevegrubershow Rumble: https://rumble.com/user/TheSteveGruberShow

John Peterson, assistant director of curriculum at Hillsdale College's K-12 Education Office, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss the concept of history as rhetoric, the importance of speeches and arguments in history, and how the American education system typically teaches history. Learn more: https://k12.hillsdale.edu/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Vivian Stewart, a student at Hillsdale College and graduate of Atlanta Classical Academy in Atlanta, Georgia, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss how her experience at a liberal arts school prepared her to study at Hillsdale, building friendships in a new place, and how she's adjusting to the cold weather of southern Michigan. Learn more: https://k12.hillsdale.edu/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Benjamin Payne, Director of School Leader Support at Hillsdale College’s K-12 Education Office, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss the Hillsdale College K-12 School Leader Fellowship, the diverse range of skills that make a good school leader, and the benefits of joining the Hillsdale College K-12 network. For more info, and to apply to the School Leader Fellowship, follow this link: https://k12.hillsdale.edu/Schools/School-Leader-Fellowships/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.