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Ep 1520Astro Minute: Solar Max

Get ready to see the aurora in today's episode of Astro Minute!

Oct 29, 20241 min

Ep 1519Grammar Minute: The Enormity of "Enormity" Misused

Welcome to Part 3 of my ongoing series, How Not to Use the Word Enormity.

Oct 29, 20241 min

Ep 1518The Social Mediators: The P. Diddy Case

This week we discuss the most up-to-date info on the P. Diddy court case, including the reasons for his arrest and the charges against him. Tune in to be bummed out about evil Hollywood and the freaks that run it.

Oct 27, 202420 min

Ep 1517Timbrel and Lyre: The Sacred Harp Tradition

This week we dip our toes into theory, studying music scales, music teaching, and how the Great Awakening gave birth to one of the most haunting, exotic sounds in Christian music.

Oct 27, 202420 min

Ep 1516Constitution Corner: Article 4- Star Wars, Coal Wars, and Timelessness?

Star Wars, Coal Wars, and Timelessness... what??? Join Mattingly Watson as she finds the answer exploring Article 4 in a fun and interactive episode of the Constitution Corner!

Oct 27, 202422 min

Ep 1515State Facts: Kansas

Nate is joined by Paden Hughes to talk all about Kansas.

Oct 25, 20245 min

Ep 1514Undetected: Frederick Rutland

This week, Megan and Alessia follow the story of Frederick Rutland as he goes from British hero to Japanese spy.

Oct 25, 20245 min

Ep 1513Bleacher Boys: Student Shenanigans and World Series Preview

The boys talk about the biggest games of Week 8 in College football. They then breakdown the controversies from Tennessee's and Texas' student sections. Next, they preview the World Series matchup then end the show with pick for Week 9 of College Football.

Oct 25, 202444 min

Ep 1506Grammar Minute: Is There a Place for Cliches in Good Writing?

You just never know ... but you will after listening to today's episode of Grammar Minute!

Oct 24, 20241 min

Ep 1512The WRFH Interview: Daniel Corcoran

Daniel Corcoran is an International Affairs commentator with Young Voices, and host of the podcast, Overcoming the Divide, which focuses on mending political fractures through conversation, civil discourse, and featuring a wide variety of viewpoints. His recent essay is How Male Voters Became The Central Focus Of The 2024 Election

Oct 23, 202420 min

Ep 1511Hart on the Hill: Polls and Prayer

This week, Micah Hart takes a deep dive into the polls in swing states and discusses faith in politics.

Oct 23, 202422 min

Ep 1510Timbrel and Lyre: Moral Ballads Pt. 1

This episode dives into the ballads rural Appalachia inherited from Old England, focusing on their cultural uses and significance—moral, educational, communicative, and romantic.

Oct 23, 202423 min

Ep 1509The Healing Hour: Tell The Truth, or at Least Don't Lie

Today, Adriana and Erika discuss Rule Eight of Jordan Peterson's Twelve Rules for Life: Tell The Truth, or at Least Don't Lie. They discuss lies in all their forms- little white lies, toxic "life-lies", and broader societal lies- as well as how it harms us to participate in them.

Oct 23, 202421 min

Ep 1508Word to the Wise: Hallowisdom

A critical commentary on society's interest in spiritual darkness, especially around Halloween time.

Oct 23, 202422 min

Ep 1507Old Ballgame: Ted Williams

A look at the life of ball player and war hero Ted Williams.

Oct 23, 20242 min

Ep 1505Astro Minute: Planet Parade

All seven planets are visible in the sky during the next three months. Learn how to spot them on today's episode of Astro Minute!

Oct 23, 20241 min

Ep 1504Grammar Minute: Waiting on = Fancy Butlers

You don't "wait on" as many things as you think you do. Learn more in today's episode of Grammar Minute!

Oct 23, 20241 min

Ep 1503Culture Corner: The VP Debate and the Internet's Reaction

This week, Skye discusses the 2024 Vice Presidential debate. She talks about what happened, how people online are reacting to it, and what that means culturally

Oct 23, 20245 min

Ep 1502Michael Lucchese: The Need for Litagation Reform

In the Washington Examiner, Michael Lucchese has an essay on the pressing need for litigation reform. The shift in the 2010s to allow third-party funded lawsuits is not only a rejection of time-tested common law principles, but also a major national security threat. In this moment of global crisis, we need to be ensuring that our enemies cannot influence our economy or government — not leaving this backdoor open for them to walk right through. He talks with WRFH.

Oct 22, 202413 min

Ep 1501Thursday Lunch: The World is our Stage

This Thursday, Jillian and Bella invite you to join them for Thursday Lunch. This week the topic of performance is on the table, and they hope you’ll enjoy tales ranging from tyrannical theatre to Irish folk music. Oh and never let Jillian take your gummy bears “so we can all share."

Oct 21, 202422 min

Ep 1500In Media Res: You Can Ring "Ma Bell"

Join Hershey and Stephanie as they discuss the breakup of AT&T in 1982, one of the largest antitrust lawsuits in American history, on this episode of In Media Res.

Oct 21, 20244 min

Ep 1499The Poetry Fix: Guigemar, Part Three

This installment of Guigemar takes our protagonist to a magical ship that sets sail without any prompting of his. Guigemar falls fast asleep in a room that bears strong associations to King Solomon and is likely meant to evoke the Song of Songs. This may or may not foreshadow what Guigemar will find upon waking up.

Oct 21, 20244 min

Ep 1498Undetected: Audrey Hepburn

This week, Megan and Alessia dive into the little known resistance story of the famed actress Audrey Hepburn during World War II.

Oct 21, 20245 min

Ep 1497State Facts: New Hampshire

Nate is joined by Charlie Taylor to talk all about New Hampshire

Oct 21, 20245 min

Ep 1496Speedcubing Today: Why the WCA Derecognized Taiwan with Chris Mills

Today Matthew Mayernik talks with top New Zealand speedcuber Chris Mills. They discuss Chris's rise to the top and what into making the decision to derecognizing Taiwan from the World Cube Association. Chris also gives input into the current sliding scandal.

Oct 21, 202422 min

Ep 1495Bleacher Boys: Paul and Matt Fired from Bleacher Boys after Poor Performances?

The boys talk MLB playoffs and let Matt rant about the Royals. Then, they move into recapping an exciting Week 7 of College Football with several close calls. Finally, the results of last week’s coin challenge are in, and it doesn’t look good for some of the guys. Despite some discouraging results for some, they still make their picks for Week 8 of College Football.

Oct 18, 202443 min

Ep 1491Grammar Minute: RERUN: The Conciseness of Concision

Learn more on today's rerun episode of Grammar Minute!

Oct 18, 20241 min

Ep 1494The Healing Hour: Pursue What is Meaningful, Not What is Expedient

Today, Adriana and Erika discuss Rule Seven of Jordan Peterson's Twelve Rules for Life: Pursue What is Meaningful, Not What is Expedient. They discuss what Dr. Peterson means by expedience, practical ways to choose the meaningful path over the expedient one, and the broader implications of the ideas within the chapter.

Oct 16, 202420 min

Ep 1493Old Ballgame: Elmer Flick

A look at the life of Elmer Flick.

Oct 16, 20242 min

Ep 1492Astro Minute: Early Bird Special

If you're up early this month, you can spot a giant asterism and two planets. Learn more on today's episode of Astro Minute!

Oct 16, 20241 min

Ep 1490Grammar Minute: RERUN: It's Not Unlikely That You've Seen This Before

The dreaded "not un-" construction returns in today's rerun episode of Grammar Minute.

Oct 16, 20241 min

Ep 1489Flyover Features: Is This Odyssey Translation a Feminist Masterpiece?

Emma and Sophia debate claims that Emily Wilson's translation of "The Odyssey" is a feminist reimagining of the classic Western tale.

Oct 16, 202421 min

Ep 1488Undetected: Fritz Joubert Duquesne Part 2

This week, Megan and Alessia resolve the cliffhanger of the previous episode as Fritz Duquesne continues his quest for revenge and adventure.

Oct 14, 20245 min

Ep 1487The Social Mediators: Black Rock

This week we talk about Black Rock, aka "the company that owns the world." Tune in for financial conspiracy theories, a lucid but apparently irrelevant description of ESG, and a geology lesson!

Oct 14, 202422 min

Ep 1486Football: Hillsdale vs. Walsh, 10/13/24

Football: Hillsdale vs. Walsh, 10/13/24George Accola and Paul Marchitti on the call for WRFH

Oct 13, 20242h 50m

Ep 1485Collegian Week In Review: October 10th, 2024

This week on the Collegian Week in Review, hosts Moira Gleason, Thomas McKenna, and Caroline Kurt first discuss this issue's top headlines. Then, they talk to Catherine Maxwell about the recent hurricanes. Finally, they talk to Sophia Mandt about her article on chronic absences at Hillsdale County Schools.

Oct 11, 202421 min

Ep 1484The Poetry Fix: Guigemar, Part Two

This installment of Guigemar portrays our protagonist's fateful hunt of a white hind with a stag's antlers. Considering the supernatural legends associated with the white stag, you might think that Guigemar would take heed of the creature. The question is...will he?

Oct 11, 20244 min

Ep 1483Thursday Lunch: Leaves Are Falling and So Are We

This Thursday Bella and Jillian invite you to sit down with them for Thursday Lunch. They discuss Falling over, falling in love, falling into place. But actually just falling over.

Oct 11, 202421 min

Ep 1482Hart on the Hill: Storms and Sensibility

This week, Micah Hart discusses the two hurricanes that have hit the southeastern U.S., Israel's ongoing battle, several senate races, and more!

Oct 11, 202421 min

Ep 1481The Healing Hour: Set Your House in Perfect Order Before You Criticize the World

Today, Adriana and Erika discuss Rule Six of Jordan Peterson's Twelve Rules for Life: Set Your House in Perfect Order Before You Criticize the World. They discuss the perils of nihilism, the triumph of choosing healing over harming others, and practical ways to set our own houses in order.

Oct 11, 202420 min

Ep 1480Word to the Wise: Review of "Am I Racist?"

A mostly positive, jocular, and slightly cynical analysis of Matt Walsh's latest film.

Oct 11, 202422 min

Ep 1479Bleacher Boys: Wild Upsets, Wild Card Baseball, and Wild Guest

The boys discuss the week of upset during Week 6 of College Football. Then, they talk some Wild Card Baseball. As always, the boys pick several games from the upcoming week of College Football, but they have a one-of-a-kind guest who brings a special challenge for the guys.

Oct 11, 202443 min

Ep 1473Grammar Minute: "Inflammable: In Flames or Un-Flammable?"

Inflammable. Incombustible. Thanks, English. Learn the difference on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

Oct 11, 20241 min

Ep 1478Old Ballgame: Pete Rose

A look at the life of Pete Rose.

Oct 8, 20242 min

Ep 1476Back to the Brickyard: 1947

The story of the controversial finish between Bill Holland and Mauri Rose.

Oct 8, 20242 min

Ep 1470The Social Mediators: Raw Milk

This week we discuss raw milk: is it safe? is it evil? should we even drink any milk at all ever? Tune in to hear takes from the world's best TikTok microbiologists (oxymoron), the how-to on drinking raw milk without instantly dying, and the pros and cons of that raw milk lifestyle.

Oct 8, 202422 min

Ep 1477The Healing Hour: Do Not Let Your Children Do Anything That Makes You Dislike Them

Today, Adriana and Erika discuss Rule Five of Jordan Peterson's Twelve Rules for Life: Do Not Let Your Children Do Anything That Makes You Dislike Them. They discuss how Dr. Peterson's ideas counter the modern trend of gentle parenting, weigh the merits of his advice, and talk about how to apply his ideas about child discipline to self discipline.

Oct 8, 202423 min

Ep 1475Back to the Brickyard: The Rear-Engine Revolution

How the Indianapolis 500 drastically changed during the 1960s.

Oct 8, 20242 min

Ep 1474Undetected: Fritz Duquesne Part 1

This week, Megan and Alessia explore Fritz Duquesne's backstory and learn how he made a sworn enemy of the British.

Oct 8, 20245 min

Ep 1472Astro Minute: Cats & Comets A3

Search the night skies this October for a long-tailed treat. Learn more on today's episode of Astro Minute!

Oct 8, 20241 min