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Join Lauren Scott as she interviews Kathryn Wales, serving as acting coach of the Hillsdale Academy play The Pirates of Penzance. We will also hear from Thomas Holmand and Evelyn Gray, two stars of the play.

In this episode of The Poetry Fix, we explore the first part of T. S. Eliot's "The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock."

The streets in New York City have gotten more dangerous. SK and Kamden talk about how women are being randomly assaulted in NYC and react to influencer Halley Kate's experience she shared via a string of TikTok videos. The viral videos bring awareness to the repeated incidents and call into question the culture in the city. Also, the girls discuss Brooklyn McKnight and her trip to hike to Everest Best Camp.

This week, Alessia and Megan jump into the Civil War to explore the fascinating story of the Union spy: "Miss Major Pauline Cushman."

In this episode we look at the not-quite scandal of Lewis Carroll and the Liddell family.

Baseball: Hillsdale vs. Malone, 04/13/24 Game TwoGraham Kaufman and Thomas McKenna on the call for WRFH

Baseball: Hillsdale vs. Malone, 04/13/24 Game OneChristian Papillon and Nathan Stanish on the call for WRFH

This week we discuss the civil war that has been tearing apart the country of Sudan for almost a year now. Tune in to hear about the hoops Jillian had to jump through to find any information, Garrett's retelling of Sudan's long, complicated history on a time crunch, and to find out if Jillian and Garrett can name a single city in Africa.

Nate is joined by Adam Sincavage to talk all about New Jersey.

A look at baseball's first radio broadcast.

A look at one of the strangest trades in baseball history.

In this episode of The Poetry Fix, we explore Easter, 1916, by William Butler Yeats.

In this episode of The Healing Hour, Adriana and Erika reflect on how we can find adventure in every day of our lives.

This week, SK and Kam share an update on Kate Middleton's status and urge everyone to be respectful of her privacy. JoJo Siwa released a new music video, and the girls comment on the whether or not Siwa is crossing the line. Has the child star gone too far in hopes of changing her reputation from JoJo with the "Bow Bow" to edgy young adult popstar?

Bella is on aux this week and chose "Look At Us Now (Honeycomb)" by Daisy Jones & The Six. She successfully notes Ally will not like this song, and the crew chimes in with what makes a good Fleetwood Mac-inspired song versus a bad one. We also discuss the role of soundtracks in films and whether they can be standalone works of art.

Ally is on Aux this week and chose "Back Door Man" by The Doors. Ally glosses over Lizard King lore and tries to convince the crew this song is awesome despite The Doors' status. Bella and Ally also suggest which kinds of protein sources they'd be.

Gavin is on Aux this week and chose "Still Got it Going On" by Young Gun Silver Fox. We talk about nostalgic sounds and what qualifications you must have in order to be considered a "silver fox."

This week Truman and Claire try their hand in moderating a presidential debate. Both candidates for senior class officer board now have our full endorsement, not that it matters since voting is closed.

In this episode we explore one of Golden Hollywood’s most shocking scandals.

This week we discuss the former Dance Moms star and current pop singer who cannot sing: Jojo Siwa. Tune in for an April-Fools-inspired episode structure, to hear the chronically offline Garrett Goolsby talk about bows and internet drama, and Jillian blow everyone's mind (against her will) with how much she knows about Jojo Siwa's lore.

On this episode of Letter of the Law, host Megan Pidcock discusses the rules and regulations surrounding Saguaro Cacti in Arizona.

What is the board of directors and why are they so important? What happens when a top-secret takeover goes terribly wrong? Join Patrick and George as they dive into these topics and much more!

A look back at the year that Andy Granatelli brought his now-iconic turbine-powered car to the track.

A look at the first race won by a rear-engine car.

In this episode of Sidebar on Radio Free Hillsdale, Lauren Scott, Maddy Welsh, and Emilie Moneyhon discuss wacky news stories about the upcoming cicada-geddon, one fox’s unique healthcare plan, a monkey takeover of a Thailand city, and more. Then Emilie quizzes Maddy and Lauren to see if they can determine which of her three zany stories is a lie.

Mary Margaret Olohan is a senior culture and politics reporter for the Daily Signal. She joins Kamden Mulder on Radio Free Hillsdale to talk about her new book, "Detrans: True Stories of Escaping the Gender Ideology Cult."

This week on the Collegian Week in Review, hosts Maddy Welsh and Lauren Scott first talk through this issue's top headlines. Then, Maddy talks to Thomas McKenna about Hillsdale's connection to the most recent hire at Yale Law School. Finally, Lauren talks to Logan Washburn about two stories in city news this week.

This week, Megan and Alessia travel back to the 18th century to relive the story of James Armistead Lafayette and his vital contribution to the American Revolution.

Mike Arnold is a scientist/hunter passionate about conservation through hunting. He is Head of the Department of Genetics at the University of Georgia and author of the book, Bringing Back the Lions - International Hunters, Local Tribespeople, and the Miraculous Rescue of a Doomed Ecosystem in MozambiqueHe's on Hillsdale's campus to take part in the speaker series supporting the Nimrod Education Center.

Nate is joined by Nick Blatner to talk all about Illinois.

In this episode of The Healing Hour, Adriana and Erika answer your questions about multivitamins.

In this episode, we look at pivot to white teas and talk about what makes different than other types of teas and why this should be your go to drink for those late-night study sessions.

In this episode of The Poetry Fix, we read "Spring," by Gerard Manley Hopkins.

On this episode, we welcome special guest Jadon Camero to discuss a currently unfolding scandal of history in the world of baseball.

Hey Bachelor Nation! This week, Kamden and SK break down the most recent season of the Bachelor, and SK reacts to the franchise in general as a first-time viewer. Are "villains" made through strategic editing on the producers' part? Was Joey the best Bachelor of all time, or was he disingenuous? The girls share their thoughts on this week's episode.

Join Patrick and George as they take a deep dive into Trump Media—the company that has all of Washington and New York talking. What is Trump Media & Technology Group? Why isn't it a typical public company? For the answers to these questions and more, be sure to listen in.

In this episode of Sidebar on Radio Free Hillsdale, Maddy Welsh, Emilie Moneyhon, and guest host Truman Kjos discuss wacky news stories about hot dog censorship, a dog and its bomb, an Easter egg shortage, and more. Then Emilie quizzes Maddy and Truman to see if they can determine which of her three zany stories is a lie.

This week we talk about Oregon's recent legislation that recriminalizes the possession of illicit drugs after their failed legislation to decriminalize them resulted in some major consequences for the state. Tune in to hear some nuanced thoughts and some should-have-stayed-in-the-drafts thoughts about drugs from two people who have literally never done them.

The origin of baseball's 9 innings

This week, Megan and Alessia explore the inspiring, yet tragic story of Italian spy Maurizio Giglio and his work for the Allies during World War II.

Nate is joined by Gabe Higbie to talk all about New Mexico.

Baseball: Hillsdale vs. Grand Valley State, 03/27/24Jack Sullivan and Sam Wallace on the call for WRFH

The story of one of the most dominant powerhouses at the speedway.

This week on the podcast we talk about dairy beverages, Greek life on campus, and how goated Hillsdale STEM is.

Rainer Zitelmann joins Moira Gleason on WRFH to discuss his new book How Nations Escape Poverty: Vietnam, Poland, and the Origins of Prosperity.In his book, Rainer Zitelmann identifies the reasons behind the sensational growth of both nations’ economies, drawing out the lessons that other countries can learn from these two success stories. To explain the source of their success, he returns to Adam Smith’s 1776 treatise, The Wealth of Nations: the only way to overcome poverty is through economic growth, Smith wrote, and economic freedom is the crucial prerequisite for such growth.

In this episode of The Poetry Fix, we read "A Knife of Pure Blade," by Joao Cabral do Melo Neto.

In this episode we break down the basics of oolong tea, covering the history, different types, and the way you can brew the perfect cup of oolong tea.

In this episode, Emma shares a personal story of God's faithfulness through a challenging time of aggressive illness, through which God further shaped her understanding of suffering.

Join Patrick and George as they discuss Reddit's first day of trading, investigate Apple's monopoly problem, and evaluate the newest accusations against Boeing.

This week, Megan and Alessia highlight Eli Cohen's successes in Syria and discuss the final moments of his espionage career.