The Odyssey: Return to Ithaca

On this episode of The Hillsdale College Online Courses Podcast, Jeremiah and Juan discuss the temptations that Odysseus faces on his journey to Ithaca before introducing a lecture from Dr. Benedict Whalen. Having resisted the temptation of the four island women along his journey, Odysseus finally returns to Ithaca with the help of the Phaeacians. The Odyssey tells the tale of the cunning and crafty hero of the Trojan War on his journey home. After ten years of war, Odysseus faces another ten years of fantastic temptations, deadly monsters, treacherous seas, and impious men. Meanwhile, Ithaca is threatened by suitors who plague his wife and plunder his wealth. When Odysseus reaches home, he must slay the suitors, test the loyalty of his friends and family, and restore order to his marriage and his kingdom.See 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: 4 September 2026See 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.

Guests: Matthew Spalding and J. A. Jackson Host Scot Bertram talks with Matthew Spalding, vice president of Washington Operations and dean of the Van Andel Graduate School of Government at Hillsdale College in Washington, D.C., about the ideological capture of the National Museum of American History and his recent essay, “Make American History National Again.” And J. A. Jackson, professor of English and Edrie Seward Kennedy Chair in English at Hillsdale College, discusses the art of literary analysis and his new co-authored book, Elements of Analysis.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of The Hillsdale College Online Courses Podcast, Jeremiah and Juan discuss Odysseus' journey to the underworld before introducing a lecture from Dr. Benedict Whalen. In the underworld, Odysseus meets the blind prophet Tiresias, his fallen comrades, and his mother. But his men do not heed his warning and are killed for slaughtering the cattle of the Sun god. The Odyssey tells the tale of the cunning and crafty hero of the Trojan War on his journey home. After ten years of war, Odysseus faces another ten years of fantastic temptations, deadly monsters, treacherous seas, and impious men. Meanwhile, Ithaca is threatened by suitors who plague his wife and plunder his wealth. When Odysseus reaches home, he must slay the suitors, test the loyalty of his friends and family, and restore order to his marriage and his kingdom.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Matthew Spalding, vice president for Washington Operations and dean of the Van Andel Graduate School of Government and radio host Larry O’Connor discuss the “woke-ification” of the Smithsonian and Dr. Spalding’s congressional testimony, and what happened immediately after the signing of the Declaration of Independence, including the Battle of Long Island and Congress’s mandate to George Washington to defend New York. 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.

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.

This week: The first week at Hillsdale College, an update on the Abdul El-Sayed campaign, and Operation Economic Outcast. Dr. Larry P. Arnn, president of Hillsdale College, joins Hugh Hewitt on the Hillsdale Dialogues. Release date: 28 August 2026See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

August 2026 | Volume 55, Issue 8 The Hard Truth About the Sanctuary MovementSean DavisCo-Founder and CEO, The FederalistSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.