Hillsdale Dialogues, from Hillsdale College, is hosted by college president Larry P. Arnn with Hugh Hewitt. The weekly show discusses Great Books, Great Men and Great Ideas across 660 episodes since 2013. Episodes run about 32 minutes. Estimated downloads per episode are 20,000 to 80,000 (estimated), with a rate of $360 to $2,000 per episode.
Weekly conservative-leaning dialogue for an engaged, older, educated US audience
- 660 episodes since 2013 with a steady weekly cadence and a 4.7 Apple rating from 2,146 ratings.
- Listeners are estimated to skew 45 and older, with a strong interest in history, books and current affairs.
- Episodes average about 32 minutes, enough room for a host-read mid-roll.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- interview, co-hosted discussion, lecture-style segment
- Tone
- scholarly, measured
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 30 to 35 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- Hillsdale CollegeAcastOmny StudioApple Podcasts
- Categories promoted
- Higher education, Online courses
- Affiliate links
- No
The feed lists no funding links; the show promotes Hillsdale College's own offers, such as free Imprimis subscriptions and online courses, which are not third-party sponsors.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Titles such as 'Trump Goes to China' and 'The War with Iran Continues' show frequent political content, though the tone is discursive rather than inflammatory.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | podcast.hillsdale.edu/ |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id663872027 |
| RSS feed | feeds.feedburner.com/hillsdaledialogues |
Benchmark score: 98 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Churchill’s The Second World War, Part Thirty-Four | 2026-10-12 | 31 min |
| Artificial Intelligence and Oral Exams | 2026-10-05 | 32 min |
| Learning Homer's Iliad, Part Two | 2026-09-28 | 31 min |
| Learning Homer's Iliad, Part One | 2026-09-21 | 33 min |
| Churchill’s The Second World War, Part Thirty-Three | 2026-09-14 | 31 min |
| Churchill’s The Second World War, Part Thirty-Two | 2026-09-07 | 33 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 7 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.
Once per week, Hillsdale College president Larry P. Arnn joins Hugh Hewitt to discuss Great Books, Great Men, and Great Ideas. Subscribe via Apple Podcasts .
About Hillsdale Dialogues
Hillsdale Dialogues is a weekly podcast from Hillsdale College, hosted by college president Larry P. Arnn with Hugh Hewitt. The show discusses Great Books, Great Men and Great Ideas, and its recent episodes include multi-part readings of Churchill's The Second World War and Homer's Iliad, as well as current affairs. The feed lists 660 episodes since January 2013 with a weekly cadence and a median episode length of about 32 minutes, according to the RSS feed.
The show's Apple Podcasts listing shows 2,146 ratings with a 4.7 average, per Apple Podcasts. Audience figures are estimates, not published data: the show is likely to draw between 20,000 and 80,000 downloads per episode, with listeners probably skewing older, American and interested in history, books and politics. Sponsorship is not visible in the feed, and the show promotes Hillsdale College's own programs.
A host-read mid-roll at estimated rates would cost about $360 to $2,000 per episode. Brands in education, publishing, financial services or brand awareness aimed at older US listeners are the best fit.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Hillsdale Dialogues can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Hillsdale Dialogues
How much does Hillsdale Dialogues charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on estimated downloads of 20,000 to 80,000 per episode, a host-read mid-roll would be about $360 to $2,000 per episode. Final pricing depends on the show's rate card and the terms agreed.
What is Hillsdale Dialogues about?
Hillsdale Dialogues is a weekly discussion from Hillsdale College, hosted by Larry P. Arnn with Hugh Hewitt, covering Great Books, history, and ideas. Episodes run about 32 minutes.
How do I contact Hillsdale Dialogues about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can also be booked through Starbooked.
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