The Hillsdale College Online Courses Podcast

Hillsdale College was founded in 1844 with a mission to provide "all who wish to learn" the education necessary to preserve the civil and religious liberties of America. This Podcast, hosted by Hillsdale Online Learning Directors Kyle Murnen and Juan Davalos, expands that mission to a whole new audience. The Hillsdale Online Courses Podcast brings free, full online courses to your podcast feed, with introductory commentary. 

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Recent Episodes
  • Totalitarian Novels: Science and Bureaucracy in That Hideous Strength
    Apr 23, 2025 – 38:46
  • Totalitarian Novels: That Hideous Strength and Faith
    Apr 16, 2025 – 33:12
  • Totalitarian Novels: Loyalty and Confession in Darkness at Noon
    Apr 9, 2025 – 39:09
  • Totalitarian Novels: Darkness at Noon and Regret
    Apr 2, 2025 – 27:04
  • Totalitarian Novels: Drugs and Genetics in Brave New World
    Mar 26, 2025 – 32:23
  • Totalitarian Novels: Brave New World and Pleasure
    Mar 19, 2025 – 26:24
  • Totalitarian Novels: History and Language in 1984
    Mar 12, 2025 – 39:28
  • Totalitarian Novels: 1984 and Pain
    Mar 5, 2025 – 32:45
  • Marxism, Socialism, and Communism: Cultural Marxism
    Feb 26, 2025 – 36:36
  • Marxism, Socialism, and Communism: Yugoslavia and China
    Feb 19, 2025 – 35:20
  • Marxism, Socialism, and Communism: Solzhenitsyn, Mises, and Hayek
    Feb 12, 2025 – 33:11
  • Marxism, Socialism, and Communism: Stalin
    Feb 5, 2025 – 36:23
  • Marxism, Socialism, and Communism: Lenin
    Jan 29, 2025 – 40:19
  • Marxism, Socialism, and Communism: Marx
    Jan 22, 2025 – 38:33
  • Communism's Bloody History: An Interview with Sean McMeekin
    Jan 8, 2025 – 01:07:27
  • The Bible as Literature: An Interview with Justin Jackson
    Jan 1, 2025 – 51:25
  • Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol: The End of It
    Dec 25, 2024 – 26:18
  • Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol: Christmas Future
    Dec 18, 2024 – 34:50
  • Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol: Christmas Present
    Dec 11, 2024 – 37:40
  • Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol: Christmas Past
    Dec 4, 2024 – 38:48
  • Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol: Marley’s Ghost
    Nov 27, 2024 – 44:25
  • Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol: Introduction
    Nov 20, 2024 – 19:21
  • American Citizenship and Its Decline: The Global Elite
    Nov 13, 2024 – 43:42
  • American Citizenship and Its Decline: The Erosion of the Constitution
    Nov 6, 2024 – 37:06
  • American Citizenship and Its Decline: The Unelected Deep State
    Oct 30, 2024 – 34:52
  • American Citizenship and Its Decline: The Rise of Tribal Politics
    Oct 23, 2024 – 32:43
  • American Citizenship and Its Decline: Illegal Immigration and the Loss of National Sovereignty
    Oct 16, 2024 – 33:54
  • American Citizenship and Its Decline: The Disappearing Middle Class
    Oct 9, 2024 – 39:29
  • American Citizenship and Its Decline: The History of Citizenship in the West
    Oct 2, 2024 – 36:19
  • American Citizenship and Its Decline: Introduction
    Sep 25, 2024 – 15:52
  • The History of Classical Music: Beethoven and Schubert
    Sep 18, 2024 – 44:41
  • The History of Classical Music: Haydn and Mozart
    Sep 11, 2024 – 35:25
  • The History of Classical Music: The Baroque Era
    Sep 4, 2024 – 37:27
  • The History of Classical Music: The Development of Music
    Aug 30, 2024 – 35:40
  • The American Left: Confronting the Modern Left
    Aug 21, 2024 – 33:05
  • The American Left: Identity Politics and the Great Awokening
    Aug 14, 2024 – 47:43
  • The American Left: Rise of the Neoliberal Consensus
    Aug 7, 2024 – 40:29
  • The American Left: Radicals March Through the Institutions
    Jul 31, 2024 – 33:24
  • The American Left: The Sexual Revolution
    Jul 24, 2024 – 29:36
  • The American Left: The Feminist Movement
    Jul 17, 2024 – 27:06
  • The American Left: The Student New Left
    Jul 10, 2024 – 28:37
  • The American Left: Civil Rights and Black Power
    Jul 3, 2024 – 29:03
  • The American Left: Origins of the Radical Left
    Jun 26, 2024 – 39:31
  • The American Left: Liberalism’s Rejection of Progressivism
    Jun 19, 2024 – 45:36
  • The American Left: Introduction
    Jun 12, 2024 – 12:42
  • The David Story: Shepherd of Israel
    Jun 5, 2024 – 41:38
  • The David Story: Consequences of David’s Sins
    May 29, 2024 – 34:45
  • The David Story: The Rise and Fall of King David
    May 22, 2024 – 39:21
  • The David Story: The Tragedy of Saul
    May 15, 2024 – 40:50
  • The David Story: Saul’s Rivalry with David
    May 8, 2024 – 40:12
Recent Reviews
  • Jeanniecyclone
    God Bless Us One and All
    Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol” I thoroughly enjoyed this podcast course, especially as Christmas is almost here. The instructor shared details and nuances that were interesting, and some that were new to me. I highly recommend this particular course, no matter the time of year. I am grateful to Hillsdale College for offering these online courses for free and also in podcast form. Sincerely, Mrs. Mowery
  • Scot2944
    American citizenship in decline immigration lecture
    Seems to me that this course needs to be updated based on the most recent election, which repudiated the Biden immigration policy
  • Polytroupos
    Biased, but Good
    Hillsdale College has some great content but it’s important to note that they have a clear conservative bias. It’s still very good information but to get the most out of it you should keep in mind that they have a certain viewpoint that permeates through all of their content. Their courses on the Roman Republic and Ancient Greece on their website are also very good. Think for yourself; Question authority.
  • SaltandPepper63
    Great on Podcast!!
    I enjoy the Hillsdale online courses but don’t always have time to sit and watch them. On podcast on my phone is so much better! Thank u!!
  • Sadjah Djarew
    A traditional approach is not necessarily a good one
    Disappointing that Hillsdale has taken this path with history courses, more in the nature of propaganda than education. I'm particularly discouraged when literalist readings are applied to ancient texts that are fake news, clearly corrupt and meant to deceive. Classics can be valuable for instruction on reading and misreading, but they require considerable understanding of Egyptian as well as Greek and Latin, and also knowledge of preclassical African history as well as classical European. Let tourist businesses overseas promote myths and lies about the past. It is the purpose of higher education to stimulate pursuit of the truth. Now as ever, students need to learn to question the texts they read.
  • USN, retired
    91HarleyFX🇺🇸🏴‍☠️🇺🇸
    🦅 🏴‍☠️🇺🇸🗽🇺🇸🏴‍☠️ Inspiring. Thank you. Keep the faith and keep fighting for America’s values and soul.
  • shehdbdhsbe
    Thoughtful podcast
    Organize podcast based on facts with very insightful analysis. Be aware of the truth. Appreciate the free online education courses as well.
  • WadeHM
    Fantastic
    The course on the 2nd World War was fascinating. I learned things not taught in public schools. Great job.
  • Jim1777
    Totalitarian
    The word was not invented in response to Hitler and Stalin. Benito Mussolini coined it when he said, "All within the state, nothing outside the state, nothing against the state."
  • Garden Perfect
    History Course
    I love Hillsdale and have been listening to Victor Davis Hanson for about two years. Such a great podcast. Please keep them coming!
  • Sgt. Bob, 0351
    WWII Hillsdale Series
    What a wonderful lecture seriesThank you Hillsdale and Dr. Victor Hanson. Bob L.
  • Veysnx
    Thank you
    Thank you to all of you at Hillsdale! I’ve been waiting for these lectures be on Apple podcasts
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