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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

Ep 1471Grammar Minute: "Imply vs. Infer"

Who ate the last cookie--and what am I implying? Find out on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

Oct 8, 20241 min

Ep 1469The Social Mediators: The Freemasons

This week we discuss the Freemasons, from the lowest to the highest degree. Tune in to hear some of the conspiracies surrounding the organization and Garrett's artful way of shutting them down. There could still be some sketchy stuff. You'll have to tune in to find out.

Oct 8, 202422 min

Ep 1468In Media Res: D.C. vs. Heller

Join Hershey and Stephanie as they discuss the landmark Supreme Court case D.C. v Heller and the meaning of the Second Amendment.

Oct 8, 20245 min

Ep 1467Flyover Features: Can Ivy League Students Read?

Emma and Sophia discuss a viral Atlantic article about students at prestigious institutions struggling to read books.

Oct 8, 202422 min

Ep 1466The Poetry Fix: The Hunt (Guigemar)

Today, we read an opening excerpt from Marie de France's Guigemar, a medieval tale of curses, courtly intrigue, and forbidden love. We examine the poet's characterization of the knight, Guigemar, and how his lack of tenderness foreshadows the dramatic events to follow.

Oct 8, 20244 min

Ep 1465State Facts: Iowa

Nate is joined by Owen Ferguson to talk all about Iowa.

Oct 8, 20245 min

Ep 1464Soundtracks for the Skyline: Paris

Join Lilly Faye Kraemer as she explores the diverse musical scene in Paris, France!

Oct 6, 20241 min

Ep 1463Soundtracks for the Skyline: Nashville

Join Lilly Faye Kraemer as she explores the rich musical history of Nashville, TN.

Oct 5, 20241 min

Ep 1458Grammar Minute: Hoot Owls, Humans, and the Who/Whom Debate

Humans and hoot owls have some vocabulary in common. Learn how to use the "owl words" correctly in today's episode of Grammar Minute!

Oct 4, 20241 min

Ep 1462Bleacher Boys: Baseball History, MLB Wild Card, and College Football Update

The boys talk about the historical White Sox joined by a real fan of the team and then dive into the Tigers and MLB Wild Card Round. They also discuss the biggest college football games of Week 5 then make their picks for week 7.

Oct 3, 202444 min

Ep 1461Word to the Wise: Should you "Let it Go?"

Join Ariel and Judah McDowell as they decide whether or not to "Let it Go," when it comes to Disney's cultural significance, and its not-so-subtle cultural messaging.

Oct 3, 202421 min

Ep 1460Hart on the Hill: To Veep or Not To Veep

This week, Micah Hart discusses the 2024 vice presidential debate. He also talks about Iran and Israel.

Oct 3, 202422 min

Ep 1459Speedcubing Today: What is Speedcubing?

Speedcubing Today is a show that interviews influential cubers around the sport. In today's episode I interview top play by play commentator, Manu Singhal, on what is speedcubing and what it has meant to him in his life.

Oct 3, 202422 min

Ep 1457Astro Minute: October Meteor Showers

Look to the sky this October to see fiery ice in Earth's upper atmosphere!

Oct 3, 20241 min

Ep 1456Grammar Minute: Cats & Compound Nouns

If Hadrian and Mittens are sitting in front of the fire, could it be that Hadrian or Mittens ... are going to get up and eat dinner? Find out on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

Oct 3, 20241 min

Ep 1455F.H. Buckley: The Roots of Liberalism

F.H. Buckley is a Foundation Professor at George Mason University’s Scalia School of Law. His new book is The Roots of Liberalism: What Faithful Knights and the Little Match Girl Taught Us about Civil Virtue. In it, Buckley argues that liberalism is not an ideology that stands above our practices and judges them, but a practice itself, an inheritance of virtues, institutions, customs, and longings embedded in our culture and passed on through our memories and stories of moral heroes.From 10/01/24.

Oct 1, 202424 min

Ep 1454Constitution Corner: Article 3- Treason, SCOTUS, and Olivia Rodrigo?

Treason, SCOTUS, and Olivia Rodrigo... how do those even go together? Join Mattingly Watson as she finds the answer exploring Article 1 in a fun and interactive episode of the Constitution Corner!

Sep 30, 202421 min

Ep 1453Collegian Week In Review: September 26th, 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 Tayte Christensen about the equestrian team. Finally, they talk to Sarah Katherine Sisk about her article, "Pro-life does not mean anti-Trump".

Sep 28, 202422 min

Ep 1452The Poetry Fix: The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock: Do I Dare to Eat a Peach?

Today, we finish out "The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock," watching the final analysis of our narrator's life play out. The narrator asks himself a seemingly bizarre yet poignant question: Do I dare to eat a peach? The way we choose to answer that question for ourselves might be more impactful than you would think at first glance.

Sep 27, 20244 min

Ep 1451Timbrel and Lyre: Work Songs

This episode explores the songs of men at work, interweaving the history of field hollers, blues, and call-and-response chants with the stories of the convicts who used them.

Sep 27, 202422 min

Ep 1450Undetected: Sidney Reilly

This week, Megan and Alessia recount the exploits of the one and only, Sidney Reilly, the man who supposedly inspired Ian Fleming's James Bond.

Sep 27, 20245 min

Ep 1449The WRFH Interview: Carl Trueman

Carl R. Trueman, Professor of Biblical & Religious Studies at Grove City College, joins WRFH during a visit to Hillsdale's campus. He's interviewed by Mark Den Hollander.From 09/27/24.

Sep 27, 202421 min

Ep 1448State Facts: Georgia

Nate is joined by Storm Drexler to talk all about Georgia

Sep 26, 20245 min

Ep 1447Hart on the Hill: It's Not Over Till It's Over

This week, Micah Hart discusses Kamala Harris' immigration policy, the war in Ukraine, another presidential debate, and more!

Sep 26, 202422 min

Ep 1446The Healing Hour: Compare Yourself to Who You Were Yesterday, Not to Who Someone Else is Today

Today, Adriana and Erika discuss Rule Four of Jordan Peterson's Twelve Rules for Life: Compare Yourself to Who You Were Yesterday, Not to Who Someone Else is Today. They discuss how to evaluate the spheres of your life that you want to prioritize over others, and why it's generally a bad idea to constantly judge yourself by the achievements of others.

Sep 26, 202421 min

Ep 1445In Media Res: Leopold and Loeb

Join Hershey and Stephanie as they discuss the infamous trial of Leopold and Loeb from the 1920s in the very first episode of In Media Res!

Sep 26, 202418 min

Ep 1444Flyover Features: Is Working Out Far Right?

Emma and Sophia discuss dubious claims that working out increases one's likelihood of falling into far-right ideologies.

Sep 26, 202422 min

Ep 1443Grammar Minute: Is English Really That Hard?

It could always be worse ... right? Find out more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

Sep 26, 20241 min

Ep 1442Astro Minute: "The Summer Triangle, Reboot"

Learn to spot this celestial guidepost in today's episode of Astro Minute!

Sep 26, 20241 min

Ep 1441Grammar Minute: Should You Put a Comma Before "And?"

Like most things in English: It depends. Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

Sep 26, 20241 min

Ep 1440Back to the Brickyard: The 2006 Indy 500

A look at one of the most exciting race finishes of the 2000s.

Sep 26, 20242 min

Ep 1439Bleacher Boys: New Names, New Faces, and New Playoff Teams

Paul, Matt, and George are back talking college football with George now controlling the soundboard. They talk the Tigers epic run to the Wild Card. Finally, The boys are joined by two guests, Josh Mistry and Nathan Furness, to make picks for Week 5 of college football. On this episode, we learn that George has a new nickname and athletic ability, while Matt is devastated to hear what others think of his beloved Kansas Jayhawks.

Sep 26, 202444 min

Ep 1438Football: Hillsdale vs. Ashland, 09/21/24

Football: Hillsdale vs. Ashland, 09/21/24Kamden Mulder and SK Sisk on the call for WRFH

Sep 22, 20242h 27m