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Bryce Horswell, teacher support lead for Hillsdale College K-12 Education, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss summertime history instruction, summer activities that help improve a student's appreciation of history, and the many educational resources that local libraries provide. Learn more: https://k12.hillsdale.edu/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sam Foat, dean of upper school at Treasure Coast Classical Academy in Stuart, Florida, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss summertime literature instruction, how to encourage students to read over the summer, and how leisure activities can supplement that reading. Learn more: https://k12.hillsdale.edu/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Here are 3 big things you need to know— One — The man accused of killing of a Minnesota state lawmaker is in custody. Vance Boelter was captured alive near Green Isle after being spotted on a trail earlier Sunday by a camera. He is accused of killing state lawmaker Melissa Hortman and her husband. He's also accused of shooting and wounding Democratic Senator John Hoffman and his wife. Two --- President Trump is not backing down on ICE raids that have sparked protests in Los Angeles and elsewhere. On Sunday, Trump announced he is directing his administration to use every resource possible on mass deportation efforts. He mentioned increasing enforcement actions in Los Angeles, Chicago, New York and other cities. The announcement a day after so-called ‘No Kings' protests scattered across the U.S. And number three — The U.S. Army says it has exceeded its 2025 recruiting goals. Last week, the Army announced that it had signed contracts with over 61,000 future soldiers. A report from Georgetown University says currently, less than 30-percent of American youth meet the requirements for military service due to a range of physical, academic and behavioral disqualifiers.
Here are 3 big things you need to know— One — The man who authorities believe shot two Minnesota lawmakers and their spouses in shootings early Saturday morning, is now in custody. Vance Boelter was taken into custody near a home in Green Isle, Minnesota. Authorities say when police closed in on Boelter in the woods, he surrendered without incident. Two --- Israel unleashed airstrikes across Iran for a third day and threatened even greater force. Also on Sunday, some Iranian missiles evaded Israel's air defenses to strike buildings in the heart of the country. The exchange of fire comes as talks on Iran's nuclear program in Oman between the U.S. and Iran were called off. And number three — More than 500 arrests have been made in Los Angeles in connection with protests over the course of eight days. That's according to the Los Angeles Police Department. The department also noted that a dozen LAPD officers have been injured as well, including three on Saturday.
Scot Bertram discusses news and headlines
Here are 3 big things you need to know— One — The man wanted for killing a Minnesota lawmaker is in custody. Vance Boelter was captured alive near Green Isle after being spotted on a trail earlier Sunday by a camera. Boelter is accused of killing state lawmaker Melissa Hortman and her husband. He's also accused of shooting Democratic Senator John Hoffman and his wife. A motive is not yet clear. Two --- Israel's ambassador to the U.S. says the goal is to win the war with Iran. The Ambassador's comments come as Israel and Iran exchanged deadly airstrikes for a third day on Sunday. At least ten people have been killed after an unknown number of Iranian missiles broke through the Israeli air defense system. And number three — One person was killed after a shooting authorities say was "possibly associated" with a No Kings event in downtown Salt Lake City. A person of interest in the shooting is in custody. The shooting happened not far from Salt Lake City's Pioneer Park where a large crowd, estimated to be 10,000, had gathered for a march.
On this episode of Future of Freedom, host Scot Bertram is joined by two guests with different viewpoints about zoning laws and America's housing supply. First on the show is Tobias Peter, a senior fellow at AEI and the codirector of the American Enterprise Institute's Housing Center. Later, we hear from Judge Glock, director of research and a senior fellow at the Manhattan Institute and a contributing editor at City Journal. You can find Tobias on X @TobiasPeterAEI and Judge at @JudgeGlock.
Nikki Teeple, lower school math specialist at Atlanta Classical Academy in Atlanta, Georgia, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss summertime mathematics instruction, promoting wonder and discovery, and examples of fun daily practices to keep students sharp. Learn more: https://k12.hillsdale.edu/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tomek Grzesiak, fourth grade teacher at Hillsdale Academy in Hillsdale, Michigan, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss how classical teachers can best use their summer break, activities that can help teachers make their summer productive, and methods for reviewing the previous year of work to make adjustments. Learn more: https://k12.hillsdale.edu/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Colin Mullaney, assistant director for school leader development for Hillsdale College K-12 Education, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss summertime virtue instruction, family activities that naturally promote virtue, and how to beat summer laziness. Learn more: https://k12.hillsdale.edu/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Here are 3 big things you need to know— One — An antisemitic terror attack in the streets of D.C. Police say a man fatally shot two Israeli embassy staff members outside of the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, DC last night. The suspect is in custody, and is said to have shouted "free Palestine" while being arrested. More in a moment … Two --- President Trump's so called "Big Beautiful Bill" is moving past the House Rules Committee. The panel voted eight-four to advance the measure, which included last minute changes designed to appease both moderates and conservatives who withheld support from the legislation. It will now head to the House floor. And number three — Gas should be cheaper than last year this Memorial Day weekend. GasBuddy says the national average for a gallon of gas will be about three-dollars-and-eight-cents, which would be the cheapest Memorial Day gas since 2021.
Here are 3 big things you need to know— One — Another left-wing terror attack in the streets of America. Two Israeli embassy staff members are dead following a shooting outside of the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, DC Wednesday night. The suspect is in custody, and shouted "free Palestine" while being arrested. Officials in DC say the man was pacing the area shortly before the shooting, and waited for the group of people to leave. More in a moment … Two — President Trump is going after South Africa's president over allegations of genocide against white Afrikaners. While meeting with President Cyril Ramaphosa, Trump played video clips he says proves there is genocide. Ramaphosa has denied the allegations, telling Trump there is a minority party behind the tensions between Blacks and whites. Three --- Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is calling for both parties to unite to secure a massive semiconductor manufacturing project. Whitmer says that will create thousands of jobs in Michigan by the end of next year. Speaking Wednesday, Whitmer didn't identify the company that might be involved or what level of incentives might be required to make it happen.
Scot Bertram discusses news and headlines
Here are 3 big things you need to know— One — Another left-wing terror attack in the streets of America. A pro-Palestinian man is in custody after allegedly killing two Israeli embassy staff members who were leaving an event at the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday night. A 30-year-old man identified as Elias Rodriguez, of Chicago, is believed to have committed the act alone and is in custody. More in a moment … Two --- The U.S. is officially accepting a luxury jet from Qatar [[ cutter ]] to use as Air Force One. The Defense Department confirmed the news on Wednesday. A spokesperson said Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth accepted a Boeing 747 from the Middle Eastern country in accordance with all federal rules and regulations. They said the DOD will work to ensure proper security measures are considered for an aircraft used to transport President Trump. And number three — Education Secretary Linda McMahon is defending the Trump administration's efforts to cut her department's budget by 15-percent. The education secretary had contentious moments with members of the House while testifying on Capitol Hill Wednesday. The president is looking to reduce most education areas including preschool grants and the Office of Civil Rights while seeking to increase funding for charter schools by 60-million-dollars.
On this episode of Future of Freedom, host Scot Bertram is joined by two guests with different viewpoints about whether federal involvement safeguards or endangers free speech on college campuses. First on the show is Keith E. Whittington, is the David Boies Professor of Law at Yale Law School and founding chair of the Academic Freedom Alliance. Later, we hear from Charles Fain Lehman, fellow at the Manhattan Institute and senior editor of City Journal. You can find Keith on X @kewhittington and Charles at @CharlesFLehman. Both have written essays at The Dispatch on this topic. Whittington's can be found here while Lehman's can be found here.
Hillsdale College Radio General Manager and Radio Free Hillsdale Hour host Scot Bertram fills in for Jim on Tuesday's 3 Martini Lunch. Join Scot and Greg as they dissect the media's latest effort to protect President Biden, a New Jersey congresswoman facing a felony charge, a Justice Department probe into the Chicago mayor's hiring practices, and college students increasingly leaning on artificial intelligence to complete their coursework.First, after a quick take on the media once again running interference for Biden, Scot and Greg focus on U.S. Attorney Alina Habba charging New Jersey Rep. LaMonica McIver with assaulting, impeding, and interfering with law enforcement during an incident at a New Jersey ICE facility earlier this month. House Democrats are outraged and are threatening retaliation. Scot notes the partisan double standard when it comes to legal accountability, while Greg dismisses the idea that elected officials are somehow immune from arrest under any circumstances.Next, they examine the Justice Department's investigation into whether Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson discriminated in city hiring by prioritizing candidates based on race. The probe follows Johnson's recent remarks explaining his preference for hiring black employees. Scot says the issue becomes obvious when you read the same statement but refer to a different race.Finally, they shake their heads as college professors are scrambling to stop students from using artificial intelligence to do their work. They're also stunned at how helpless many students feel without it. Scot shares how Hillsdale addresses the problem and argues the issue reveals something deeper about why students attend college in the first place.Please visit our great sponsors:It's free, online, and easy to start—no strings attached. Enroll in Understanding Capitalism with Hillsdale College. Visit https://hillsdale.edu/MartiniThis podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp. We're all better with help. Visit https://BetterHelp.com/3ML to get 10% off your first month.This spring, get up to 50% off select plants at Fast Growing Trees with code MARTINI, plus an extra 15% off at checkout on your first purchase! Visit https://fastgrowingtrees.com/Martini
Hillsdale College Radio General Manager and Radio Free Hillsdale Hour host Scot Bertram fills in for Jim on Tuesday's 3 Martini Lunch. Join Scot and Greg as they dissect the media's latest effort to protect President Biden, a New Jersey congresswoman facing a felony charge, a Justice Department probe into the Chicago mayor's hiring practices, […]
Hillsdale College Radio General Manager and Radio Free Hillsdale Hour host Scot Bertram fills in for Jim on 3 Martini Lunch. Scot and Greg react to the breaking news of Joe Biden's advanced prostate cancer diagnosis and the new questions it raises about his administration's transparency, the painful recordings of Biden and Special Counsel Robert Hur, and shocking attendance failures in Chicago Public Schools that officials keep rewarding.First, they discuss the serious and sad revelation that former President Biden is battling prostate cancer that has metastasized to his bones. But this news also shines the spotlight even brighter on what Biden and his staff knew while he was president and whether they covered up this health crisis as well as his cognitive decline. And can we believe anything they tell us?Next, Scot and Greg examine the newly released audio from Biden's October 2023 interview with Special Counsel Robert Hur. The tapes directly contradict Democrats' spin and support Hur's conclusion that Biden was mentally diminished. Scot also stresses that the recent revelations in books and interviews are just a drop in the bucket and there are still many serious questions that linger. But the Biden team and the media have little incentive to answer them.Finally, they spotlight alarming data out of Chicago, where 25 percent of public school students missed at least 35 days of school last year. That's double the pre-pandemic absentee rate. But somehow graduation numbers continue to rise. Local school officials blame parents for no longer prioritizing in-person school attendance, but Scot and Greg know exactly who is responsible for creating that mindset.Please visit our great sponsors:If I needed to find a doctor quickly, Zocdoc is what I'd use. Stop putting off those doctor's appointments and head to https://zocdoc.com/3ML to find and instantly book a top-rated doctor today.It's free, online, and easy to start—no strings attached. Enroll in Understanding Capitalism with Hillsdale College. Visit https://hillsdale.edu/MartiniThis spring, get up to 50% off select plants at Fast Growing Trees with code MARTINI, plus an extra 15% off at checkout on your first purchase! Visit https://fastgrowingtrees.com/Martini
Hillsdale College Radio General Manager and Radio Free Hillsdale Hour host Scot Bertram fills in for Jim on 3 Martini Lunch. Scot and Greg react to the breaking news of Joe Biden's advanced prostate cancer diagnosis and the new questions it raises about his administration's transparency, the painful recordings of Biden and Special Counsel Robert […]
Sonja Bindus, teacher support lead for Hillsdale College K-12 Education, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss making the most of the summer, minimizing screen time, and summer activities that are both fun and educational. Learn more: https://k12.hillsdale.edu/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Here are 3 big things you need to know— One — Florida has become the second state in the country to ban local governments from adding fluoride to their public water systems. Gov. Ron DeSantis signed the bill on Thursday. The law is set to go into effect on July 1. Utah also has a ban in place. Two --- The FAA's hotline between the Department of Defense and Reagan National Airport in D.C. has been out of service for three years. The agency's deputy chief operating officer confirmed the information during a Senate hearing Wednesday. The official said the FAA takes safety responsibilities very seriously and is insisting the line be fixed before resuming any operations out of the Pentagon. And number three — The U.S. Census Bureau says Detroit's population grew for the second year in a row. The data shows that the city gained almost seven-thousand residents between 2023 and 2024. Mayor Mike Duggan says for the first time since the 1950s, the mayor of Detroit can say the city is leading the state in population growth. Detroit ranks the 26th largest city in the country.
Scot Bertram discusses news and headlines
Here are 3 big things you need to know— One — COVID shots for children and pregnant women might no longer be recommended by the federal government.. A report in "The Wall Street Journal" says the Department of Health and Human Services is expected to remove the CDC recommendations when it launches new guidelines for approving vaccines. Two --- A hiker is okay after going missing for nearly three weeks in the Sierra Nevada mountains in California while camping. Tiffany Slaton, who is from Georgia, was found Wednesday just before her 28th birthday. She was discovered in a cabin intentionally left unlocked for hikers seeking shelter. And number three — Michigan's unemployment rate for April remains steady with March at five-point-five-percent. Officials say there were eleven-thousand payroll jobs added in April. The jobless rate is one-point-three-percent higher than the national rate of four-point-two-percent.
Here are 3 big things you need to know— One — President Trump could be poised to receive a partial victory from the Supreme Court. Yesterday, the justices heard arguments in Trump administration's attempt to end birthright citizenship. Court insiders say the majority seemed inclined to hand the White House a legal remedy to rein in judges who've halted Trump's policies through nationwide injunctions while perhaps ruling against the administration on the merits of the case. Two --- Secretary of State Marco Rubio is suggesting a meeting between President Trump and President Putin is the only way to move forward with peace talks. Rubio's comments come after an anticipated meeting between Russian and Ukrainian officials in Turkey was downgraded when Putin assigned low-level officials to conduct the talks. Rubio says Trump is impatient to end the war and is open to meeting with Putin. And number three — An original copy of the Magna Carta has been unearthed. The New York Times says experts determined the parchment, which has been sitting in a Harvard library for 80 years, turns out to be one of the originals from 13-hundred. It was purchased for 27-dollars in 1946, but it could be worth millions.
Scot Bertram discusses news and headlines
Mike Roberts, headmaster at Hillsdale Academy in Hillsdale, Michigan, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss why summer break helps support students, teachers, administrators, and parents in the pursuit of a 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 viewpoints about tariffs. First on the show is Oren Cass, Chief Economist at American Compass. Later, we hear from Iain Murray, Vice President for Strategy and senior fellow at the Competitive Enterprise Institute. You can find Oren on X @oren_cass and Iain at @ismurray.
Jed Hartings, founder and current board chair of Cincinnati Classical Academy in Cincinnati, Ohio, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss how to build a school's board, how to locate a building for a school, and how Hillsdale College's K-12 Education Office assists in school governance. Learn more: https://k12.hillsdale.edu/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Scot Bertram discusses news and headlines
Scot Bertram discusses news and headlines
Here are 3 big things you need to know— One — Ukraine and the U.S. have signed a minerals agreement. It comes almost two months after a White House meeting between Presidents Trump and Zelenskyy derailed talks on the deal. Zelenskyy has declined to sign the previous proposals of the deal, which requires Ukraine to relinquish a share of its future oil, gas and mineral revenues. Two --- Ford is extending its "employee pricing" sale until July 4th. CEO Jim Farley announced the extension on Wednesday. The automaker is trying to encourage sales to consumers nervous about rising prices because of new tariffs on imported cars and auto parts. And number three — If you haven't been following the exploits of Illinois Governor JB Pritzker, well, we're going to get you up to speed this morning. The Democrat billionaire is likely to run for President in 2028 and he's cozying up to the AOC wing of the party. We'll from Pritzker in just a few moments.
Scot Bertram discusses news and headlines
Here are 3 big things you need to know— One — A U.S. Senate effort aimed at blocking President Trump's tariffs fell short on Wednesday, with Senate Republicans largely united in their opposition. In a 49 to 49 vote, all but three Republicans opposed the measure. Democrat Sheldon Whitehouse and Republican Mitch McConnel did not vote. Two --- Stellantis is reporting a 14-percent drop in first quarter revenue. The automaker is also suspending financial guidance for the rest of the year due to uncertainties surrounding tariffs. The company's CFO says they are still absorbing tariff adjustments that were announced on Tuesday, which may provide some relief to the company. And number three — The Michigan House has passed a repeal of a 2023 law that removed local control over large-scale solar and wind farm permitting, giving the authority to state utility regulators. The bill is likely to stall in the Senate. The Democratic-led Legislature passed legislation last year that shifting decision-making on projects to the state through the Michigan Public Service Commission.
Here are 3 big things you need to know— One — House Republicans are advancing legislation supporting President Trump's immigration policies. The House Judiciary Committee approved a measure along party lines yesterday that would fund the deportation of one-million migrants each year. The bill also includes 45-billion dollars to detain 100-thousand migrants. Two --- President Trump defended his record on the economy and poll numbers at a NewsNation town hall. Trump called in to the town hall event hosted by Chris Cuomo on Wednesday, where he said the recent polling on his approval rating were "fake polls" where more Democrats were interviewed than members of the GOP. Shrugging off concerns about the economy, Trump said he knows what he is doing. And number three — Michigan House Speaker Matt Hall is crediting Governor Gretchen Whitmer making an appearance at the White House with helping Selfridge Air National Guard Base get new fighter jets. Hall says the Democratic governor has embraced Republican President Trump this term, and says she's doing a lot of really great things to help us. Whitmer has said since Trump defeated Vice President Kamala Harris in November that she would work to find common ground wherever she could with the new President.
Stephen Shipp, headmaster at Seven Oaks Classical School in Ellettsville, Indiana, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss developing a "Portrait of a Graduate" to help guide your students, setting proper expectations for your graduates, and keeping true to your school's mission over the years. Learn more: https://k12.hillsdale.edu/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Michael Tripepi, assistant professor of physics at Hillsdale College, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss the daily realities of teaching in a science classroom, the best methods for keeping students engaged, and the relationship between science and mathematics. Learn more: https://k12.hillsdale.edu/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Steven Battaglia, history and Latin teacher and assistant headmaster of the upper school at Seven Oaks Classical School in Ellettsville, Indiana, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss building a school culture, what resources are available to school leaders to inspire teachers, and how inspired teachers help to inspire students. Learn more: https://k12.hillsdale.edu/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dr. Vincent Kane, head of school at Idaho Novus Classical Academy in Eagle, Idaho, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss president Calvin Coolidge's upbringing and political legacy, what we can learn from Coolidge's presidency, and how classical education fulfills Coolidge's federalist vision for the United States. Learn more: https://k12.hillsdale.edu/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Here are 3 big things you need to know— One — U.S. stock futures are plunging, giving an indication of what could be expected today on Wall Street. Dow Jones Industrial, S&P 500 and Nasdaq futures all fell roughly four percent Sunday. The Dow saw back-to-back losses of over 15-hundred points for the first time ever last week, while the S&P took a six-percent drop Friday, the worst since March 2020. Two ---- President Trump will host Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House on Monday for talks about new U.S. tariffs. Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One on Friday that he had invited Netanyahu for discussions. The talks are also expected to address Israel's war in Gaza. Netanyahu's visit could mark the first in-person attempt by a foreign leader to try to negotiate a deal on tariffs. And number three — Actor Jay North, who played Dennis Mitchell in the in the 1960s sitcom "Dennis the Menace" has died at 73. North had been fighting cancer for a number of years, passing away at his home in Florida on Sunday. North also appeared in other shows such as The Man from U.N.C.L.E., Lassie, General Hospital and The Simpsons.
Scot Bertram discusses news and headlines
Here are 3 big things you need to know— One — The death toll has risen to at least 19 as a result of severe weather across the nation's midsection. More heavy rain is expected across the region as the storm threat shifts to the southern Mid-Atlantic and Southeast into Monday. Forecasters say temperatures will drop behind the storm system with freeze alerts in effect tonight for millions from Oklahoma City and Kansas City to St. Louis and Indianapolis. Two ---- Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick says the power of the U.S. needs to be reset. Speaking on CBS' Face the Nation, Lutnick said the new global tariffs put in place by the Trump administration were to address a national security issue. He says it's a major problem things like medicine and semiconductors aren't made in America. Lutnick said the tariffs will stay in place as President Trump seeks to reset global trade. And number three ---- Millions of acres of national forests, including a sizeable portion in Michigan, could be cleared for timber production in a bid to reduce wildfire risk. That's according to a new U.S. Department of Agriculture plan. The Department of Agriculture couldn't specify how many acres would be affected in Michigan. The state is home to about 2.9 million acres of national forest lands.
Here are 3 big things you need to know— One — U.S. stock futures are on the decline ahead of a new trading week on Wall Street. Dow Jones Industrial, S&P 500 and Nasdaq futures all fell roughly four percent Sunday. Things haven't been much better overnight, with Dow futures having lost around 13-points - or more than three percent. This comes after the Dow saw back-to-back losses of over 15-hundred points for the first time ever last week, while the S&P took a six-percent nosedive Friday, the worst since March 2020. Two ---- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has joined a coalition of 19 attorneys general in suing President Trump over his executive order on voting restrictions. The lawsuit was filed in U.S. District Court in Massachusetts and says voting restrictions are not authorized by the U.S. Constitution or by Congress. Nessel says Trump's order is trying to force state election officials to impose overly burdensome proof of citizenship requirements when people register to vote. And number three ---- U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi says that she has received death threats for seeking the death penalty against Luigi Mangione. Mangione, accused of killing the CEO of UnitedHealthCare, has pleaded not guilty to state murder and terrorism charges. His defense attorney has said the allegations were brought by a lawless Justice Department that is being guided by a political decision to seek the death penalty.
Scot Bertram discusses news and headlines
Here are 3 big things you need to know— One — Ford Motor Company has announced that it would allow car shoppers to buy its 2024-25 vehicles at the discounted price the automaker offers to its employees. Called "From America, For America," the promotion was unveiled on the same day a new 25% U.S. tariff on foreign vehicles took effect. Two ---- Former heart surgeon and TV star Dr. Mehmet Oz was confirmed Thursday to lead the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. The 64-year-old will manage health insurance programs for roughly half the country, with oversight of Medicare, Medicaid or Affordable Care Act coverage. And number three — The TSA's deadline to have a REAL ID license is just over a month away. Starting May 7th, Americans will need to have a REAL-ID compliant driver's license to take domestic and international flights. If you don't have one, you'll need a passport or secondary ID to travel through security checkpoints. Unless, of course, they postpone this deadline yet again.
Scot Bertram discusses news and headlines
Scot Bertram discusses news and headlines
Scot Bertram discusses news and headlines
Scot Bertram discusses news and headlines
Michael Roberts, headmaster at Hillsdale Academy in Hillsdale, Michigan, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss the development of physical education in ancient Greece, how to make fitness a life-long passion for students, and where physical education fits into a classical education. Learn more: https://k12.hillsdale.edu/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.