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Adriana and Erika kick off the semester with a brand-new series: reading Jordan Peterson's Twelve Rules for Life and thinking about practical ways to apply his wisdom. Today, they tackle Rule One: Stand up Straight With Your Shoulders Back. They discuss the importance of posture, feedback loops, and the stories we tell ourselves.

This installment of T. S. Eliot's "Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock" reintroduces our narrator's fruitless longing for romance, as he is paralyzed by beauty rather than inspired by it.

This week, Micah Hart discusses the presidential debate and Taylor Swift's endorsement of Vice President Kamala Harris.

Adriana and Erika are joined by the lovely Annika Monson to discuss Rule Two of Jordan Peterson's Twelve Rules for Life: Treat Yourself Like Someone You Are Responsible for Helping. They discuss the importance of balancing chaos and order in life, as well as some practical ways to think about approaching that.

This installment of T. S. Eliot's "Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock" begins to unravel the dark consequences of our narrator's failure to courageously pursue that which he loves most.

This week, Megan and Alessia explore the beginning of Marthe Cohn's journey as a spy as she becomes a spy for French Intelligence during World War II.

George and Paul talk about Texas absolute decimation of Michigan at home and Notre Dame’s stunning loss at home. They discuss the other big college football games of the past week and update the Tigers’ chase for the last wildcard spot. The show wraps up with the boys’ picks for Week 3 of college football.

This week we discuss the current state of the presidential race including the current President, the nominees, and their running mates. Or at least as much as we can squeeze into a 22 minute episode. Tune in to get a reminder of the internet's best (or worst) political jokes and stories from the summer, Trump's real reason for running, and an update on Jillian and Garrett's personal lives, because the show would be no good without those.

Nate is joined by Mara Seeley to talk all about South Dakota.

The answer is probably no. Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

Is it bad that social media is a highlight reel? Should we be fighting to break that trend? Join Chloe Noller and Mattingly Watson as they dive deeper into how individuals hide under the facade of social media.

Football: Hillsdale vs. Indianapolis, 09/07/24Ted Fehringer, Ty Ruddy, and Hana Connelly on the call

Coming soon to skies near you: A once-in-a-lifetime stellar event. Learn where to spot it on today's episode of Astro Minute!

Your affect will show how effectively you understand the difference between "affect" and "effect." Test your English savvy on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

Join Chloe Noller and Mattingly Watson in the first installment of their social media series as they discuss the jarring statistics of social media’s effect on people.

John Stonestreet serves as president of the Colson Center for Christian Worldview. John is the daily voice of Breakpoint, the nationally syndicated commentary on the culture, founded by the late Chuck Colson. He joined WRFH on 9/9/24.

In the first episode of season 2, Megan and Alessia dive into the story of Nicholas Elliot's best friend, the famous Kim Philby who set Western intelligence back decades with his traitorous work.

Join Chloe Noller and Mattingly Watson in their final discussion on the nuclear family centered around the modern-day struggles that children and families face.

Schoolhouse Rock, Filibusters, and Green Eggs and Ham... what in the world could those have to do with the Constitution? Join Mattingly Watson as she finds the answer exploring Article 1 in a fun and interactive episode of the Constitution Corner!

As the College Football season kicks off with a bang, Paul and George kick off their new show! Joined by fellow student Matthew Karten, the guys discuss the biggest games and stories from Week 1 of the college football season. They jump over to the MLB to talk Ohtani, Judge, and the Wildcard Race. Finally, the show wraps up with the boys' pick for the most interesting matchups in Week 2 of College Football.

Join Chloe Noller and Mattingly Watson as they discuss the major consequences of a society without the nuclear family in the most recent episode of their nuclear family series.

Nate is joined by Nicole Sighiartau to talk all about California.

Nate is joined by Jillian Golden to talk all about Colorado.

This week, Micah Hart discusses what has happened in politics since his last show, and he discusses the path forward for this country.

Michaela discusses the recent Olympic boxing event that raised questions over gender eligibility tests, biology, and fairness in women's sports.

Thank you to everyone who has been learning along with us this summer! This is our final episode so stick around one last time for the end of the episode to see whether Gavin or Michaela wins our "Guess That Year" portion of the show. Do you know what year Jesse Owens won his gold medal in the German Olympics?

Dennis Unkovic is the author of The Fragility of China: Breaking Points of a Seemingly Invincible Regime.Chinese President Xi Jinping believes his country is destined to displace the United States as the world’s top military and economic power. Every policy that Xi has put forth since assuming power in 2013 has been carefully crafted with this end goal in mind.In this book, Dennis Unkovic coins the term MaxTrends® to identify critical factors and developments that have the potential to derail Xi’s aggressive ambitions for China. These MaxTrends® include alarming demographic shifts, cracks in the global supply chain, an accelerating global arms race, and the Taiwan conundrum, all of which indicate that China’s strength may be more illusion than reality. Unkovic warns that the world’s democracies must take increasingly aggressive steps to exploit China’s vulnerabilities if they hope to blunt Xi’s ambitions.From 08/05/24.

Artificial intelligence (AI) is shaping up to be one of the most consequential technologies in human history. How can the United States maintain its strategic lead in AI development, advance its national security interests, and ensure AI safety? A new Manhattan Institute report by fellow Nick Whitaker offers answers, presenting a primer on the history of AI development and principles for guiding AI policy. He joins Michaela Estruth on WRFH.From 07/31/24.

Michaela compares modern culture's idea od success to the biblical understanding of age and wisdom.

We will be here all summer keeping you up to date with a week's worth of historic trivia ranging from world history to pop culture! Stick around for the end of the episode to see whether Gavin or Michaela wins our "Guess That Year" portion of the show. Can you guess which year Columbus sailed across the Atlantic?

Michaela responds to the recent GOP compromise on abortion and marriage. She discusses how Christians should respond to this discouraging waver and reminds them where ultimate hope is found.

We will be here all summer keeping you up to date with a week's worth of historic trivia ranging from world history to pop culture! Stick around for the end of the episode to see whether Gavin or Michaela wins our "Guess That Year" portion of the show. Do you know what year Ernest Hemingway was born?

Diana McLain Smith joins WRFH to offer concrete strategies for people on both sides of the aisle to connect and collaborate to counteract the forces driving our country’s division. Smith has spent the past 35+ years helping organizations transform conflict into a constructive force for change. In her new book Remaking the Space Between Us: How Citizens Can Work Together to Build a Better Future for All, she brings her expertise to our current social and political rift. From 07/18/24.

Ambassador Francis Rooney joins WRFH to discuss the latest in Russia-Ukraine War news. Rooney represented Florida’s 19th Congressional District in the United States House of Representatives from 2017 to 2021. From 2005 to 2008 he served as the United States Ambassador to the Holy See, appointed by President George W. Bush and subsequently wrote a book about diplomacy and the US-Holy See relationship titled The Global Vatican.

In this episode, Michaela responds to a Ms. Magazine article that strings vastly different ideas together, claiming a dangerous threat to women's rights. She discusses American history, the recent commencement speech of Harrison Butker, and the freedom and rights of women--that face no threat today, despite what is commonly claimed.

We will be here all summer keeping you up to date with a week's worth of historic trivia ranging from world history to pop culture! Stick around for the end of the episode to see whether Gavin or Michaela wins our "Guess That Year" portion of the show. Do you know when the first paper bank notes were printed?

In this episode, Michaela discusses the new movie Sound of Hope and the great impact every mother and father has on a child's life.

Jill Jacobson is a Boston-based fellow at the Independent Women's Law Center and a Contributor at Young Voices. She holds a J.D. from Boston College Law School and a Masters from Northeastern University. Jill regularly writes on Administrative Law, Individual Liberty and Property Rights, and Free Speech in the Boston Globe, the Wall Street Journal, Law and Liberty, the National Review, and elsewhere. She also appears on Fox News, Fox Business, and various radio programs. She will be a federal law clerk for the 2024-2025 term.She joins WRFH to discuss a recent Boston Globe article about the U.S. Supreme Court striking down Chevron deference.

We will be here all summer keeping you up to date with a week's worth of historic trivia ranging from world history to pop culture! Stick around for the end of the episode to see whether Gavin or Michaela wins our "Guess That Year" portion of the show. Do you know what year the first Tour De France was held?

Michaela unpacks a recent proposal in the Senate for a required women’s draft in 2025. She traces the feminist ideology and logic behind this proposal and present the biblical alternative.

Tom Del Bacarro is a former GOP Chairman from California and a former U.S. Senate candidate who ran against Kamala Harris back in 2018. His new book, The Lessons of the American Civilization, is out at the end of July. He joins WRFH to discuss the American story from its earliest and tenuous beginnings to its confident rise in becoming the World’s most dominant civilization.

Michaela discusses the recent Congress bills on IVF and the various perspectives on the infertility debate. She cites Katy Faust, founding of Them Before Us--a child's rights and advocacy organization.

We will be here all summer keeping you up to date with a week's worth of historic trivia ranging from world history to pop culture! Stick around for the end of the episode to see whether Gavin or Michaela wins our "Guess That Year" portion of the show. Do you know what year the first Super Bowl was held?

Star Parker writes the introduction for the new book, The State of Black Progress: Confronting Government and Judicial Obstacles. She joins WRFH to address how signs of success on the surface coexist with social stagnation on the ground in the black community. The book features contributions from W.B. Allen, Judge Janice Rogers Brown (ret.), Ian Rowe, Sally Pipes, Stephen Moore, and others.

Lauren Stewart, senior federal legislative liaison at Americans for Prosperity and Concerned Veterans for America, joins WRFH to discuss how President Biden is attempting to rewrite his record on healthcare.

Josef Lipp, Chief Operating Officer of Live Action, one of the most well known pro-life organizations, shares his story, the work at Live Action, and the personal impact across the country.

In honor of Fathers' Day, Michaela discusses the unique role fathers bring to families and the related impact on society. She also emphasizes fathers' duty in imitating God's love as a Father and Christ's love for the Church.

We will be here all summer keeping you up to date with a weeks worth of historic trivia ranging from world history to pop culture! Stick around for the end of the episode to see whether Gavin or Michaela wins our "Guess That Year" portion of the show. Do you know what year the first Fast and Furious Movie came out?

Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Whatley joins WRFH to discuss the RNC's Protect the Vote effort, this weekend's "People's Covention" in Detroit, President Trump's visit to the state, and Michigan's importance to the 2024 election.From 06/14/24.

This is our first episode and we will be here all summer keeping you up to date with a weeks worth of historic trivia ranging from world history to pop culture! Stick around for the end of the episode to see whether Gavin or Michaela wins our "Guess That Year" portion of the show. Do you know what year South Africa hosted the World Cup?