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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!

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.

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.

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.

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!

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!

Ep 1667Word to the Wise: Crunchy
Is a crunchy attitude helpful or harmful?

Ep 1666Astro Minute: The Morning "Star"
The morning "star" is no star at all. Learn more on today's episode of Astro Minute!
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.

Ep 1663Hart on the Hill: Education on Education
This week, Micah Hart discusses school choice with Frances Floresca, an education policy analyst and reporter.

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.

Ep 1656Grammar Minute: "Ten Items or Less"
Learn about a common grammar error on today's episode of Grammar Minute!
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."

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.

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.

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.

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!

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

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

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

Ep 1651Undetected: Operation Elster
Megan and Alessia dive into the thrilling story of the last Nazi spies in America, Erich Gimpel and William Colepaugh.

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!

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.

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!

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.

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.

Ep 1645Grammar Minute: Everyone Hates Semicolons
Don't use these funny-looking punctuation marks. Learn more in today's episode of Grammar Minute!

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."

Ep 1643Word to the Wise: Activism
Modern Activism: complaining or problem solving?

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.

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.

Ep 1640Astro Minute: Queen Cassiopeia
Meet the queen of the night sky on today's episode of Astro Minute!

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.

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!

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

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

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.

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.

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!

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

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.

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!

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.

Ep 1629State Facts: Nebraska
Nate is joined by Joe Vankat to talk all about Nebraska.

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.

Ep 1626Flyover Features: Meta vs. the Fact Checkers
Emma and Sophia discuss the decline of so-called "Fact Checkers."

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!

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.

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.

Ep 1622Grammar Minute: "Weary" vs. "Wary"
These two words are commonly confused. Learn the difference on today's episode of Grammar Minute!