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Ep 1672Grammar Minute: It's Not That Serious! (Exclamation Marks)

Do exclamation marks help or hurt your writing? Find out on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

Feb 7, 20251 min

Ep 1671Alex Rosado: Avoiding Another (Possible) Lockdown

Alex Rosado, a Professional Programs Assistant at the Alexander Hamilton Society and a Young Voices Contributor—argues in his latest op-ed that federal lockdowns were a costly failure, and states must champion tailored, local solutions to protect both public health and personal freedoms. He joined WRFH to discuss.From 02/06/25.

Feb 6, 202523 min

Ep 1670Off the Trails: Hiking Horrors

Join Nicole Sighiartau and Storm Drexler as they discuss their wildest experiences in the great outdoors! On today's episode they cover their worst hiking endeavors.

Feb 6, 202521 min

Ep 1669The State of the World: America First

The State of the World discusses the Trump Administration's negotiations with Benjamin Netanyahu, South Africa, and the Western Hemisphere.

Feb 6, 20255 min

Ep 1668Grammar Minute: It Isn't Never Right to Use Double Negatives

What does the title of this episode mean? Is it always right--or never right? Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

Feb 6, 20251 min

Ep 1665Grammar Minute: Why You Need That Serial Comma

People like to argue about the Oxford comma, but there are some very clear scenarios when its use is not optional. Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

Feb 5, 20251 min

Ep 1667Word to the Wise: Crunchy

Is a crunchy attitude helpful or harmful?

Feb 4, 20251 min

Ep 1666Astro Minute: The Morning "Star"

The morning "star" is no star at all. Learn more on today's episode of Astro Minute!

Feb 4, 20251 min

Ep 1664Soundtracks for the Skyline: Sun Valley, Idaho

Join Lilly Faye Kraemer as she soars through the spectacular music scene that graces Sun Valley, Idaho.

Feb 4, 20251 min

Ep 1663Hart on the Hill: Education on Education

This week, Micah Hart discusses school choice with Frances Floresca, an education policy analyst and reporter.

Feb 4, 202521 min

Ep 1662In Media Res: Obergefell v. Hodges

Join Stephanie and Hershey this week as they discuss the legality of the Supreme Court Case that legalized same-sex marriages nationwide.

Feb 4, 20255 min

Ep 1656Grammar Minute: "Ten Items or Less"

Learn about a common grammar error on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

Feb 3, 20251 min

Ep 1661Auto Talk: Should Lawmakers Embrace Autonomous Vehicles?

On this episode, Donald Kimball, Communications Manager for Washington Policy Center, joins the show to discuss his recent essay, "Lawmakers should embrace autonomous vehicles, not kneecap them."

Feb 3, 202522 min

Ep 1659Collegian Week in Review: January 31, 2025

This week, the hosts are joined by Grace Brennan, Tayte Christensen, and others to discuss school threats and a new Dante's Inferno themed bar.

Feb 2, 202522 min

Ep 1658The Social Mediators: "It Ends With Us" Lawsuits

This week, we discuss the Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni lawsuits arising from their new movie, "It Ends With Us." Tune in to hear about celebrities slandering each other, how liberals and conservatives are uniting behind Candance Owen's investigative journalism, and how Ryan Reynolds could be the key to all of it.

Feb 2, 202522 min

Ep 1657The Poetry Fix: Nativity Ode, Part One

Today, we explore Milton's "On the Morning of Christ's Nativity," which ponders the cosmic effects of Christ's coming into the world.

Feb 2, 20254 min

Ep 1655Grammar Minute: Show, Don't Tell

This common writing tip is surprisingly difficult to follow. Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

Feb 2, 20251 min

Ep 1654Men's Basketball: Hillsdale vs. Kentucky Wesleyan, 02/01/25

Men's Basketball: Hillsdale vs. Kentucky Wesleyan, 02/01/25Gordie LaFontaine and Evan Mick on the call for WRFH

Feb 1, 20251h 57m

Ep 1653Women's Basketball: Hillsdale vs. Kentucky Wesleyan, 02/01/25

Women's Basketball: Hillsdale vs. Kentucky Wesleyan, 02/01/25Colin McKernan and Cole Canter on the call for WRFH

Feb 1, 20251h 10m

Ep 1652Women's Basketball: Hillsdale vs. Cedarville, 01/30/25

Women's Basketball: Hillsdale vs. Cedarville, 01/30/25Lewis Thune and Paden Hughes on the call for WRFH

Jan 31, 20251h 30m

Ep 1651Undetected: Operation Elster

Megan and Alessia dive into the thrilling story of the last Nazi spies in America, Erich Gimpel and William Colepaugh.

Jan 31, 20255 min

Ep 1650Grammar Minute: Why "Very Important" Isn't Important At All

Strengthen your descriptors with these simple tricks. Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

Jan 31, 20251 min

Ep 1649Collegian Week in Review: January 23, 2025

This week, Lauren Bixler joins the show to discuss the wildfires in California and her perspective on the leadership failures that caused them. Catherine Maxwell shares her experience riding in Hillsdale College President Larry Arnn's cyber truck.

Jan 30, 202522 min

Ep 1646Grammar Minute: Scare Quotes, Emphasis, and Sarcasm

Use quotation marks wisely ... or you may end up adding sarcasm to an already awkward situation. Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

Jan 29, 20251 min

Ep 1648Flyover Features: Are Attractive Trump Supporters Cool?

Emma and Sophia discuss how attractive young Trump supporters are rapidly becoming part of mainstream American culture.

Jan 29, 202521 min

Ep 1647The State of the World: Liberation, Fire, and Immigration

The State of The World discusses the 80th Anniversary of the liberation of the Auschwitz death camp, a South Korean plane fire, American immigration initiatives, and more.

Jan 29, 20255 min

Ep 1645Grammar Minute: Everyone Hates Semicolons

Don't use these funny-looking punctuation marks. Learn more in today's episode of Grammar Minute!

Jan 29, 20251 min

Ep 1644Michaela Estruth: Consumers Should Cautiously Support Shift Against DEI

Michaela Estruth is a senior studying history and journalism at Hillsdale College, where she is the senior editor of Hillsdale College’s The Collegian and host of various radio shows. She joins Malia Thibado on WRFH to discuss her recent essay, "Lovin’ the DEI Retreat but Wantin’ More."

Jan 29, 202514 min

Ep 1643Word to the Wise: Activism

Modern Activism: complaining or problem solving?

Jan 28, 20251 min

Ep 1642Thursday Lunch: Tales of Two Pro Athletes

This week Jillian and Bella excitedly welcome you back to their lunch table after a long winter break with stories of their experiences as some of the best athletes in the country. Learn about everything from good sportsmanship to post-race nutrition. We really do have it all! Oh and a 12 minute mile is a lot harder than it sounds guys.

Jan 28, 202522 min

Ep 1641Hart on the Hill: "He's so Back: Trump's Return to the White House"

This week, Micah Hart discusses President Trump's inauguration, his first few days in office, and the policies he is already working on fixing and implementing.

Jan 28, 202522 min

Ep 1640Astro Minute: Queen Cassiopeia

Meet the queen of the night sky on today's episode of Astro Minute!

Jan 28, 20251 min

Ep 1639Undetected: Noor Inayat Khan

Megan and Alessia are back to explore the life of Noor Inayat Khan, the first female radio operator in Nazi-occupied France.

Jan 28, 20256 min

Ep 1634Grammar Minute: A Warning Against Adjective Overuse

You've probably heard it before: "Show, don't tell." Here's one tip to make that happen on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

Jan 27, 20251 min

Ep 1638Men's Basketball: Hillsdale vs. Findlay, 01/25/25

Men's Basketball: Hillsdale vs. Findlay, 01/25/25Gordie Lafontaine and Evan Mick on the call for WRFH

Jan 26, 20251h 51m

Ep 1637Women's Basketball: Hillsdale vs. Findlay, 01/25/25

Women's Basketball: Hillsdale vs. Findlay, 01/25/25Lewis Thune and Paden Hughes on the call for WRFH

Jan 26, 20251h 37m

Ep 1636Social Mediators: The TikTok Ban (for real this time)

This week we discuss the brief TikTok ban and the future of TikTok in America. Tune in to hear about the winter boot revolution, potential Meta-Trump collusion, and all of the people who have expressed concerns that they cannot live without the app.

Jan 25, 202521 min

Ep 1635The Poetry Fix: The Windhover

Today, we explore Hopkins's "The Windhover," a meditation on the flight of a kestrel. Hopkins opens our eyes to the wonder of a natural world that is richly layered with meaning.

Jan 25, 20254 min

Ep 1633Grammar Minute: Fiction Tip- Create your own Style Guide

Make your own writing rules. Stand out on an editor's desk. Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

Jan 25, 20251 min

Ep 1632The WRFH Interview: Phil Kerpen

Phil Kerpen, president of American Commitment, joins WRFH to dicuss President Donald Trump’s second term agenda. Having taken the oath of office, from taxes and regulation to immigration, health care, and beyond, what policies should Donald Trump pursue as he begins his second term?From 01/24/25

Jan 24, 202522 min

Ep 1631The WRFH Interview: Mike Roberts of Hillsdale Academy

Michael Roberts, Headmaster at Hillsdale Academy, joins WRFH to discuss the state of classical education at Hillsdale Academy, how students benefit from classical education, and the Hillsdale Academy Open House on February 2, 2025.

Jan 23, 202522 min

Ep 1627Grammar Minute: Chocolate Books and the Dangers of Foreign Words

It's not a good idea to use foreign words in your writing ... unless you're certain everyone knows what they mean. Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

Jan 23, 20251 min

Ep 1630Victoria Snitsar Churchill: Old Media is Dead

The age of legacy media is over—personalities and podcasts now dominate the marketplace, reshaping how Americans consume news and trust information.Victoria Snitsar Churchill—a naturalized U.S. citizen with a decade in grassroots politics and community organizing, a former campaign reporter for The New York Post, and a Young Voices contributor—explores this profound shift in her latest piece, " The Media is Dead. Long Live New Media."She joins WRFH to discuss. From 01/22/25.

Jan 23, 202522 min

Ep 1629State Facts: Nebraska

Nate is joined by Joe Vankat to talk all about Nebraska.

Jan 23, 20255 min

Ep 1628Wherefore Art Thou, Romeo?: Intimacy in Dating

Emily and Greg discuss the topic of intimacy prior to marriage and what that might look like. They also explore how certain modes of communication might enhance or inhibit that connection.

Jan 23, 202521 min

Ep 1626Flyover Features: Meta vs. the Fact Checkers

Emma and Sophia discuss the decline of so-called "Fact Checkers."

Jan 23, 202522 min

Ep 1623Grammar Minute: Is Social Media Harming Our Writing Skills?

Social media is once again a hot-button topic after the TikTok ban. Learn more about its possible effects on our writing skills in today's episode of Grammar Minute!

Jan 22, 20251 min

Ep 1625Hart on the Hill: Looking Forward

This week, Micah Hart discusses the past month in politics, the Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal, and how the Democrats can move forward from a brutal election cycle.

Jan 22, 202522 min

Ep 1624The State of the World: Peace, Rebels, and War

The State of the World returns for the New Year to discuss an Israeli ceasefire, Congolese rebels, and the Ukraine War.

Jan 22, 20255 min

Ep 1622Grammar Minute: "Weary" vs. "Wary"

These two words are commonly confused. Learn the difference on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

Jan 22, 20251 min