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Graduating senior Ezra Blackwell joins Peter Ansrews on WRFH to discuss his experience at Hillsdale and the music department at the College.From 05/06/25.

WRFH host Megan Pidcock talks to Hillsdale College senior Emily Griffith about her recent entry into the first annual Hillsdale playwrighting competition. She discusses the meaning behind her play, “I’m Not a Mourning Person,” how writing the script impacted her, and how she grew from her experience in the Hillsdale theatre department.

Major General William M. Matz, Jr is a highly decorated combat veteran of the United States Army with a distinguished military career spanning four decades. His book, My Toughest Battle: A Soldier's Lifelong Struggle with Polio, is the inspiring life story of a young boy stricken with polio who, through sheer grit, the drive to achieve, and love of the military, overcomes childhood paralysis, takes up the physical challenges of an infantry career and joins the elite airborne forces.He talks with Lauren Bixler of WRFH.

WRFH's Sophia Mandt interviews Senior Classics major Maya Toman's CSP thesis, titled "The Anti-Confessions: Til We Have Faces as a Response to Augustine." From 05/06/25.

My fourth science fiction novel, Warsafe, releases today! Here's a sneak peek into the publishing process on today's episode of Grammar Minute.

This is (officially) the last episode of Grammar Minute recorded for WRFH Radio Free Hillsdale, 101.7 FM. While we're at it, learn how to write "thank you" when used as an adjective.

Steven Witkoff, dubbed Trump's "Envoy to Everything" by the New York Times, has emerged as one of the Trump administration's most prominent figures. Malia discusses who he is and what he's doing in this week's episode of National Security Matters.

The secret fallacy destroying modern dialogue.

A common tip for speed reading is suppressing your internal narrator. Learn why this might work for you on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

Go outside and look up with today's special episode of Astro Minute.

This week on “Under the Radar,” hear about an executive order defunding public media, a bill that commits to moving America from 5G to 6G internet, a Supreme Court case about which immigrants will receive temporary protected status, and more. I’m your host, Luke Miller, and on this show we’ll cover the news you didn’t catch this week from the mainstream media. While they’re covering the President’s latest tweets, here you can hear about the new legislation, executive orders, and Supreme Court decisions that affect you. Welcome, to “Under the Radar.”

Emma and Sophia discuss whether or not universities can become neutral and if Trump's finding cuts will achieve their intended purpose.

Ever since its Oct. 7 attack, Hamas has been cast in opposing lights by media: terrorist and freedom fighter. Join Malia for a broad overview of Hamas by reviewing its founding charter and the 2017 revision.

This week we discuss Garrett Goolsby and Jillian Parks through the eyes of social media and a Google Search, respectively. Tune in to the final episode of our undergraduate years as we look back on the insights and lessons that we gleaned from producing 80 episodes of the show.

Today, Erika Kyba reads John Donne's Holy Sonnet IX, in which the poet wrestles with the themes of sin, guilt, and forgiveness.

Join Nicole Sighiartau as she discusses some of her wildest experiences in the great outdoors! This week she shares the story behind running her first marathon!

Malia discusses the merits of a prospective Ukraine-Russia permanent peace deal in light of the recent partial ceasefire and Ukrainian President Volodomyr Zelenskyy's history of negotiating with Russia.

The final episode of The State of the World breaks down top headlines in Europe, Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and the Western Hemisphere. Key topics include the selection of Spanish blackouts, South China Sea tensions, strikes on the Houthi terrorists, and Western Hemisphere elections.

WRFH's Alexandra Comus talks with Sofie Kellar about her thesis for the Collegiate Scholars Program, "The Huldra and Kitsune as Phenomenological Fox Tricksters Across the East and West."From 05/03/05

Baseball: Hillsdale vs. Ashland (Game Two), 05/03/25Eleanor Whitaker and Gabe Themar on the call for WRFH

From mental illness to homelessness, "assisted dying" is no longer limited to the terminally ill. Is America ready to follow that path?Kyle Patrick Moran, a political analyst and Young Voices contributor, warns that America is edging toward a dangerous shift in how it values life, and must learn from Canada's rapid unraveling of safeguards.He joins WRFH to discuss. From 05/02/25.

Dr. Douglas Johnson, Associate Professor of Management at Hillsdale College, joins Nicole Sighiartau on WRFH to discuss Hillsdale's Hutchison Center for Commerce and Freedom. The object of the Center is to advance the study of the crucial role of commerce in human flourishing. Any study of commerce that does not consider freedom a prerequisite to its success is inaccurate and incomplete.From 05/02/25.

Samantha Mendell is an author and editor at Mendell Studios. Learn more about common writing mistakes, incorporating faith into writing, and more in today's special episode of Grammar Minute!

Join Nicole Sighiartau and Storm Drexler as they discuss their wildest experiences in the great outdoors! This week they share some distinct memories that encompass the four seasons in their minds.

New to the Grammar Hall of Shame: "You can respond to other's events." Learn why this is wrong on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

This week on “Under the Radar,” hear about an executive order promoting AI in schools, a Supreme Court case that helps explain the backlog in immigration courts, a House Resolution that would make April "Arab American Heritage Month," and more. I’m your host, Luke Miller, and on this show we’ll cover the news you didn’t catch this week from the mainstream media. While they’re covering the President’s latest tweets, here you can hear about the new legislation, executive orders, and Supreme Court decisions that affect you. Welcome, to “Under the Radar.”

Civic detachment is weakening democracy — and without urgent reform in education, Gen Z may remain the most politically vocal but civically disengaged generation in American history. Alejandro Ramos, Executive Director of the Ramos Research Institute, a Master of Public Administration candidate at Cornell University, and a Young Voices Contributor, argues that the U.S. must prioritize civic education to restore informed democratic participation.He joins Malia Thibado on WRFH to discuss. From 04/30/25.

Are we missing a key aspect of overall health?

What's the proper way to write "World Pilots' Day?" It turns out, you have options. Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

Where does the $ sign come from--and should it have one line or two? Find out on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

Learn how to spot these distant, dazzling objects in today's episode of Astro Minute!

Joey T. McFadden, journalist, founder of the In Response… podcast and column, art critic at Fair Observer, and a Young Voices Contributor— argues in a new essay that restoring technical education, not just fighting wokeness, is key to reviving American artistic excellence.He joins Jillian Parks on WRFH to discuss. From 04/29/25.

This week, Micah Hart wraps up Hart on the Hill for the final episode of the series.

This week we discuss the phenomenon of biohacking. Tune in to discover how technology uncovered the benefits of hydrogen water, beef tallow, sleeping enough, and drinking apple cider vinegar.

Lewis explores this week’s events in the cabinet: new Signal leaks, Secretary Bessent vs Elon Musk, and HHS making headlines

Today, Erika Kyba reads Love (III), the conclusion of George Herbert's Love series. This poem portrays the beautiful way in which Love crosses over the boundaries of guilt and sin to reach the human soul.

This Thursday, Jillian and Bella beckon you to their table to discuss something they’re sure you all can relate to—although they hope you haven’t: Bad friends. The very type of people who we will NOT BE INVITING TO SIT WITH US. Although as zero-level populars they probably wouldn’t want to anyway :/ Learn from our mistakes. Also always be honest with the police.

Nate and Storm chat with Jadon Camero about anonymous milk, alarm clocks, and the difference between bagels and donuts in the final episode of this semester.

Emma and Sophia discuss the agency's influence on art, and what that implies about the meaning of culture itself.

The State of the World breaks down top headlines in Europe, Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and the Western Hemisphere. Key topics include the selection of Pope Francis's successor, peace negotiations in Ukraine and the Gaza Strip, and Ecuadorian elections.

This week, Anna, McKenna, and Audrey review "Whiplash."

Victorino Matus is Arts & Culture editor at the Free Beacon, co-host of the Getting Hammered podcast, and author of Vodka. He joins WRFH for a conversation.From 04/22/25.

Crocs and socks are a blessing in disguise.

This week on “Under the Radar,” hear about a Supreme Court case about minors seeking reproductive healthcare without parental consent, a bill hoping to prevent a single judge from stopping federal policies, an executive order aimed at decreasing prescription drug prices, and more. I’m your host, Luke Miller, and on this show we’ll cover the news you didn’t catch this week from the mainstream media. While they’re covering the President’s latest tweets, here you can hear about the new legislation, executive orders, and Supreme Court decisions that affect you. Welcome, to “Under the Radar.”

Paden examines this week’s hot button issues in the cabinet, including Harvard University and the autism epidemic.

In the Headlines, Joni Russell pitches a no-hitter, adding to her growing list of records. Michaela Estruth joins our hosts to discuss her trip to Hillsdale Academy to watch their production of Les Miserables. Ally Hall, Collegian Design Editor elaborates on her piece about why you should talk to strangers.

Nate and Storm chat with Dr. Ian Church about lifting, the philosophical life, and artificial intelligence.

Megan and Alessia share the story of U.S. Navy officer, John Anthony Walker, who was caught selling American secrets to the USSR.

Megan and Alessia recount the story of one of the most daring Russian double agents in history, Adolf Tolkachev.

Emma and Sophia discuss an article which claims that America has become less free than Europe due to its lack of free speech and its "broligarchy."