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The Radio Free Hillsdale Hour

Scot Bertram

Booking Overview

A weekly interview-led college radio and podcast focused on liberal arts education, American history, political thought, and conservative public affairs, typically featuring established scholars, authors, commentators, and policy experts. Credible pitches include conservative intellectuals, historians, political analysts, and authors with relevant books or policy expertise; booking difficulty is high because the show regularly features prominent public figures and requires strong alignment with its educational and ideological focus.

Metrics

Episodes: 393

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 4.8/5.0

Estimated listeners: 10,000 - 100,000

Gender skew: Male

Listener location: USA

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

radiohour@hillsdale.edu

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Host

Scot Bertram - Radio host and interviewer associated with Hillsdale College’s efforts to bring its liberal arts teaching and public-affairs programming to a wider audience.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

high
Typical Credentials:  
Established conservative scholars, historians, political commentators, policy experts, and authors with substantial subject-matter expertise, public-affairs experience, or a timely book or research project.
Required Achievements:  
Published books or significant essays, Senior academic, think-tank, or policy positions, Recognized media commentary or public-affairs expertise, Research or scholarship in American history, political thought, or conservative policy

Recent Guest Discussions

Bradley Thayer - Global Communism, U.s. Strategy, And His Book America’s 100 Years’ War: How To Win Against Communism

Victor Davis Hanson - Donald Trump’s Political Resurgence, The MAGA Movement, And His Book The Counterrevolution: The Fall And Rise Of Donald Trump And The MAGA Movement

Todd Starnes - The Trump Administration And His Book The Golden Age: How Trump Saved America

Sam Lair - The Political Thought And Statesmanship Of James Monroe

Recent Topics

Education, Liberal Arts, American History, Conservatism, Political Philosophy

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
The Radio Free Hillsdale Hour
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Is America a Culture or a Creed?

October 13, 2026

Guest: Glenn Ellmers Host Scot Bertram talks with Glenn Ellmers, Salvatori research fellow at Claremont Institute, about the ongoing creed-versus-culture debate on the Right, the scholarship of Harry Jaffa, and his recent essay, “Harry Jaffa, America 250, and the Creed-Culture Debate.” To learn more about Hillsdale College, visit www.hillsdale.edu.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The History of an American Icon

October 09, 2026

Guest: D.G. Hart Host Scot Bertram talks with D.G. Hart, professor of history at Hillsdale College, about the history of Philadelphia’s Independence Hall, America’s tradition of preserving historical locations, and his new book, Independence Hall: The History of an American Icon. To learn more about Hillsdale College, visit www.hillsdale.edu.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Great English Poet Edmund Spenser

October 06, 2026

Guest: Patrick Timmis Host Scot Bertram talks with Patrick Timmis, assistant professor of English at Hillsdale College, about the life and accomplishments of English poet Edmund Spenser and his poem "The Faerie Queene."  To learn more about Hillsdale College, visit www.hillsdale.edu.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Frequently asked questions

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The Radio Free Hillsdale Hour
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How do I get in touch with The Radio Free Hillsdale Hour?

The Radio Free Hillsdale Hour is hosted by Scot Bertram. Its publicly listed email is radiohour@hillsdale.edu. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for The Radio Free Hillsdale Hour?

The publicly listed email for The Radio Free Hillsdale Hour: radiohour@hillsdale.edu.

How many listeners does The Radio Free Hillsdale Hour have?

Podseeker estimates The Radio Free Hillsdale Hour reaches 10,000 to 100,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for The Radio Free Hillsdale Hour?

The Radio Free Hillsdale Hour typically books well-known public figures. Typical guest background: Established conservative scholars, historians, political commentators, policy experts, and authors with substantial subject-matter expertise, public-affairs experience, or a timely book or research project. Common among recent guests: Published books or significant essays; Senior academic, think-tank, or policy positions; Recognized media commentary or public-affairs expertise. Recent guests include Bradley Thayer, Victor Davis Hanson, and Todd Starnes.

How hard is it to get booked on The Radio Free Hillsdale Hour?

High. It mostly books established leaders in its field.

What topics does The Radio Free Hillsdale Hour cover?

Recent episodes cover Education, Liberal Arts, American History, Conservatism, and Political Philosophy. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

radiohour@hillsdale.edu

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