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Ep 1813Grammar Minute: When the Music Turns the Volume Down
Adjectival phrases must match the subject of the sentence. Learn why on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

Ep 1823Grammar Minute: SPECIAL EPISODE: Interview with Esther Pipkin, YA Fantasy Author
Esther grew up on a farm in Missouri, where she spent her childhood in the woods playing with Peter Pan and the Pevensies. She graduated from The Author Conservatory with a certification in creative writing, and a certification in business and entrepreneurship. When she’s not writing, you might find Esther baking snickerdoodles and singing showtunes or going on adventures (like visiting bookstores) with her husband.

Ep 1821Wherefore Art Thou, Romeo? Dealing with the Family
What if his family is CRAZY! This and more from Greg and Emily on the topic of working through family differences and difficulties.

Ep 1820Under the Radar: 03.29.25
This week on "Under the Radar," hear about the President's efforts to punish law firms that targeted him politically, an executive order that strengthens voter ID requirements, a Supreme Court decision about the administration's efforts to speed up deportations, 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.”

Ep 1819Boys Only #6: Gate Guy Goes to Alaska
Nate and Storm chat with Dennis Cook, AKA Gate Guy, about Hot Ones, his iconic music, and family stories.

Ep 1818Classical Context: String Quartet No. 12 in F major, Antonin Dvořák
A quintessential moment in American music, Dvořák’s American String Quartet presents a lively picture of the New World from the perspective of a European master…

Ep 1817Collegian Week in Review: March 27, 2025
This week, Caroline and Thomas are joined by Lewis Thune to discuss the need for an increase in state pride. Anna Broussard also joins to highlight her article on children's literature.

Ep 1816Baseball: Hillsdale vs. Thomas More (Game One), 03/29/25
Baseball: Hillsdale vs. Thomas More (Game One), 03/29/25Gordie Lafontaine and Ryan Strasser on the call for WRFH

Ep 1815The Poetry Fix: Little Brother
Today, Erika Kyba reads Robert W. Service's darkly enthralling "Little Brother." Together, we explore the truth of the poet's bleak vision, as well as looking for avenues of hope.

Ep 1814The Social Mediators: Dissociative Identity Disorder
This week we discuss Dissociative Identity Disorder along with the symptoms and cause of the rare disorder (not disease, Jillian...). Tune in to hear about the social media stories that both illuminate and confound the truth of the affliction, the difficulty of diagnosis, and whether or not wolves can be alters.

Ep 1812Grammar Minute: History of the Pound/Hash Sign
What's the history of this social media magic symbol? Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!
Ep 1811The Lazy Susan: Special Episode- Signalgate
Lewis and Paden explain the Signalgate controversy and the reactions from inside and outside the cabinet.
Ep 1810The Lazy Susan: Firings at HHS and DOE
Lewis and Paden look into this week's streamlining efforts within the cabinet.

Ep 1809Thursday Lunch: Happy Birthday
This Thursday, come join us for Thursday Lunch, where It is neither of our birthdays. We’re talking about them though! From questionable bedroom makeover themes to very sweet sixteens, we’ve had them all. All twenty-two! We hope you enjoy this rare wholesome episode, where for once, we are not the villains.
Ep 1808Undetected: Richard Sorge
Megan and Alessia investigate the rise and fall of Stalin's "master spy," Richard Sorge.

Ep 1807Off the Trails: Spring Break Recap!
Join Nicole Sighiartau and Storm Drexler as they discuss their wildest experiences in the great outdoors! This week they shared some adventures from their respective East and West coast spring breaks!

Ep 1806Grammar Minute: Why You Shouldn't Plan
If you're writing something long, like a book or a research paper, I argue you shouldn't bother outlining. Learn why on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

Ep 1805Lauren Smyth: Warsafe
Lauren Smyth is the author of the new book Warsafe, available May 6, 2025. She joined Erike Kyba on WRFH to discuss the novel.Lauren is an economics and journalism student at Hillsdale College. Since signing her first publishing contract at age 13, she has written four young adult action/adventure novels, coded two story-based video games, and started a blog enjoyed by readers and writers around the world. When she’s not writing, you’ll find her flying right seat in a Piper PA-30 aircraft, recording episodes of her Grammar Minute writing podcast, or heading upriver on her paddleboard.

Ep 1804Is the Left Fighting Oligarchy or Fighting Christianity?
Bernie Sanders claims to stand for justice, but his embrace of anti-Christian rhetoric suggests otherwise. Aidan Grogan explores how progressives undermine the very moral foundation they claim to defend.Aidan Grogan, a writer and history PhD student at Liberty University and a Young Voices Contributor, examines in his latest op-ed why the left’s hostility toward Christianity contradicts their fight against oppression and injustice. He joins WRFH to discuss.From 03/27/25.

Ep 1803Flyover Features: Why is Modern Architecture so Boring?
Emma and Sophia discuss an article which posits a view as to why modern architecture is "starving your brain."

Ep 1802The State of the World: Fertilizer, Fire, and Force
The State of the World breaks down top headlines in Europe, Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and the Western Hemisphere. Key topics include Russia-Ukraine peace negotiations, South Korean wildfires, Turkish protests, Burundi-Rwanda negotiations, and Panamanian copper.

Ep 1801Grammar Minute: The Most Important Part
When you're writing something new, where should you invest the most time? Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

Ep 1800Word to the Wise: Dress Codes
Is there a reasonable attitude to have when it comes to school dress codes?
Ep 1799Classical Context: Cello Concerto No.1 in A minor, C.P.E. Bach
A well-known composer during the space between Baroque and Classical periods, C.P.E. Bach shows off the virtuosity of the cello in an intricately orchestrated masterpiece…

Ep 1798Under the Radar: Episode 7
This week on “Under the Radar,” hear about the new expansion on federal spending, a Supreme Court case about drawing voting lines based on race, an executive order eliminating information silos, 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.”

Ep 1797Astro Minute: Update on T Coronae Borealis
A heavenly explosion is slated for the coming months. Learn more on today's episode of Astro Minute!

Ep 1796Grammar Minute: On a Dime
Where do we get this weird expression? Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!
Ep 1795Collegian Week in Review: March 20, 2025
Explore weekly editorials and local interviews on this week's episode!

Ep 1794Boys Only #5: TSA Castle Rocks
Nate and Storm chat with Justus Hume, AKA This Guy, about spicy foods, regional franchises, and Simpson stories.

Ep 1793Visible Things: Evidence of Design with Dr. Jay Wile
Eleanor sits down with Dr. Jay Wile, nuclear chemist and author of several Apologia homeschool science textbooks, to talk about the scientific evidence for creationism and how the complexity of creation lead him to discover God.

Ep 1792Flyover Features: Why do People no Longer Trust Their Physician?
Emma and Sophia discuss an article that talks about the growing distrust of doctors and the medical field.
Ep 1791Undetected: Mata Hari
Megan and Alessia explore the story of one of the most famous female spies in history, Mata Hari.

Ep 1790The Old Ballgame: Baseball as 'The People's Game,' pt. 1
A look at how baseball came to be a sport for all Americans.

Ep 1789The Poetry Fix: The Hollow Men, Part Two
Today, Erika Kyba reads the conclusion of T. S. Eliot's "The Hollow Men." Eliot continues to paint a picture of the dark, deathly kingdom that the hollow men find themselves in, entrenched in the shadow of World War I.

Ep 1788Astro Minute: The Beehive Cluster
The vernal equinox brings spring ... and the beautiful Beehive Cluster! Learn how to find it on today's episode of Astro Minute!

Ep 1787Grammar Minute: Bring Back Blunt Emails
No emojis. No unnecessary words. Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

Ep 1786The State of the World: Taiwan, Tensions, and Tuaregs
The State of the World breaks down top headlines in Europe, Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and the Western Hemisphere. Key topics include Russia-Ukraine peace negotiations, Taiwan, Malian air strikes, and M-23.

Ep 1785The Social Mediators: Squatters' Rights
This week we discuss adverse possession/squatters' rights across the states. Tune in to hear some of the crazy stories that accompany the tricky legislation, timelines and loopholes, and some creative ways to get rid of a squatter, legally.
Ep 1784The Lazy Susan: Spring Break Deportations
Lewis Thune and Paden Hughes recap how deportations and energy wring in Spring for the cabinet.

Ep 1783Grammar Minute: Against Emoji in Emails
That smiley face isn't conveying what you think it is. Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

Ep 1782Grammar Minute: Contrary to Contronyms
In this age of government "sanctions," what does this word actually mean? Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

Ep 1781Susannah Barnes Petitt: Michigan’s Pre-K Expansion Is Failing—Here’s Why
Despite massive funding increases, Michigan’s state-run Pre-K program isn’t attracting enough students. Could expanding community-based options and giving parents more flexibility be the real solution?Susannah Barnes Petitt—a research program manager and a Young Voices Contributor—analyzes why Michigan’s Pre-K system is struggling to enroll students and what policymakers can do about it in her latest op-ed for The Detroit News.She joins Skye Graham on WRFH to discuss.

Ep 1780The WRFH Interview: Robby Soave
Robby Soave is a senior editor at Reason and host of Rising on Hill TV. He joined Erin Osborne of WRFH for a wide-ranging conversation.

Ep 1775Grammar Minute: How Many Spaces Belong After a Period?
Unless you're using a typewriter, the simple rule is usually better. Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

Ep 1779The WRFH Interview: Dr. Jeremy Black
Jeremy Black is a British historian, professor of history at Exeter University, and Distinguished Fellow at Hillsdale College. He was on Hillsdale College's campus to deliver a public lecture on the American Civil War in the context of military history and to teach a one-credit course giving an introduction to military history.From 03/19/25.

Ep 1778Word to the Wise: Love
As a busy college student, don't be so consumed with your own accomplishments that you forget to love others.

Ep 1777Heimliche Hemlock: Fragments from Novalis: Pollen
Alexandra Comus and Ellia He discuss "Blüthenstaub" (Pollen), which are literary/philosophical fragments from Georg Philipp Friedrich Freiherr von Hardenburg (AKA Novalis), one of the most well-known thinkers of the German Romantic movement.

Ep 1776Visible Things: Fly Brains
Fly brains are the size of a poppy seed yet contain an enormous amount of complexity and evidence for design. This week Eleanor discusses last fall’s release of a fly brain map and how it displays its Creator. Also, Eleanor geeks out about tardigrades, Mars, and glass brains.

Ep 1774Grammar Minute: History of the Percent Sign
No, it's not just a misprinted 100. And it's not a recent invention. Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!
Ep 1773History's Weirdest Wars: the Pig War
The Pig War on the San Juan Islands was a brief and mostly harmless conflict between America and Britain over who owned the islands. This conflict began because an American farmer on the islands shot and killed a pig owned by the British Governer.