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Ep 1219Outside Source Football: QBs in the 2024 Draft

Evan Mick, Gabriel Vondrak, and Joseph Doherty recap recent NFL news and talk about their top 6 QBs in the 2024 NFL Draft.

Feb 29, 202443 min

Ep 1218Old Ballgame: The 7th Inning Stretch

A look at the origin of the 7th inning stretch.

Feb 29, 20241 min

Ep 1217Fact of Life: A Decrease in Voting? - with Special Guest

Join Mattingly Watson and guest host Hinson Peed as they discuss the concerning decrease in young adults voting heading into the 2024 election.

Feb 28, 202422 min

Ep 1216The Building Blocks: A Series on the Nuclear Family Part 3

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.

Feb 28, 202422 min

Ep 1215The Healing Hour: Mother Knows Best

In today's episode, we interview Dr. Rita Perlingeiro Kyba about work-life balance, motherhood, and cultivating wellness in a busy life.

Feb 28, 202420 min

Ep 1214Back to the Brickyard: Episode 4

In this episode, we go back to 1939 and look at another thrilling Wilbur Shaw victory.

Feb 28, 20242 min

Ep 1213Soldiers of Christ: St. Elizabeth Ann Seton

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton was the first American born citizen to be given the title of Saint, and she founded the religious order of the Sisters of Charity in Maryland. She is the patron saint of Catholic schools, widows, and seafarers and her feast day is celebrated on January 4th.

Feb 28, 20243 min

Ep 1212Charger Sports Central: HCWB's New All-Time Rebounder

Sydney Mill's joins the show after she breaks Hillsdale's All-Time Record for rebounds with 1147.

Feb 28, 20242 min

Ep 1211Charger Sports Central: NCAA gets rid of double touch rule

The NCAA has voted to get rid of the "double touch" in college volleyball. Lauren Passaglia, setter for Hillsdale College, gives her reaction to the new regulation.

Feb 28, 20242 min

Ep 1210Grammar Minute: It's Voting Season. Grammar Matters.

A 2011 study found that political candidates' grammar may influence voter perception on their chances of reelection. Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute--and if you're curious, read the study at this link.

Feb 28, 20241 min

Ep 1209Grammar Minute: Sound Smart with "That" vs "Who"

"That" and "who" don't sound like obvious candidates for a mix-up, but I bet you've encountered this grammatical distinction--probably recently. Learn how to avoid the pitfall on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

Feb 28, 20241 min

Ep 1208Astro Minute: Spring's Coming in Like a Lion

Learn how to spot spring's harbinger, Leo the Lion, in this week's night sky!

Feb 28, 20241 min

Ep 1207Great Men Back Then: Grover Cleveland

Grover Cleveland is the only United States president to serve two terms non-consecutively. Listen to learn more of his policies and personal life.

Feb 28, 20245 min

Ep 1206Great Men Back Then: Emily Dickinson

Emily Dickinson, although one of America's most influential poets, only published about 10 poems while living. The other roughly 1,800 poems were discovered after she died. Listen to learn more of her life and influence.

Feb 28, 20245 min

Ep 1205The Poetry Fix: Episode 5

In this episode of The Poetry Fix, we continue our journey through "In Memoriam A. H. H."

Feb 28, 20245 min

Ep 1204I've Got Aux: "I Can't Go for That (No Can Do)" by Hall & Oates

Bella is on Aux this week and chose "I Can't Go for That (No Can Do)" by Hall & Oates. We chat about the drama between the duo and what sounds constitute the 80's vibe.

Feb 26, 202417 min

Ep 1203Rumor Has It: Madame X

In this episode, we turn from history to art and explore the scandalous story behind a famous painting.

Feb 23, 20241 min

Ep 1202Rumor Has It: Dido and Aeneas

In this episode of Rumor Has It, we explore the controversial love story of Dido and Aeneas

Feb 23, 20241 min

Ep 1201Rumor Has It: David and Bathsheba

In this episode we turn to the Old Testament for quite the scandalous tale.

Feb 23, 20241 min

Ep 1200Hyped On Tea: Green Tea

This week we cover the rich history of green tea, the difference between Chinese and Japanese green tea, and teach you how to brew the best cup of green tea.

Feb 23, 20245 min

Ep 1199Wall Street Weekly: Big Moves with Bitcoin

Join Patrick, George, and special guest Sam Wegner as they discuss the recently approved Bitcoin ETF's and weigh its larger implications for cryptocurrency as a whole.

Feb 23, 202421 min

Ep 1198Undetected: Coco Chanel

This week, Megan and Alessia investigate the complex life of a Nazi collaborator and one of the world's most famous fashion designers, Coco Chanel.

Feb 23, 20245 min

Ep 1197State Facts: Alabama

Nate is joined by Marc Ayers to talk all about Alabama.

Feb 23, 20245 min

Ep 1196The Healing Hour: She's a Runner, She's a Track Star

In today's episode, we interview Meredith VanDerWeide about her journey with running, as well as its positive effects on her physical, mental, and spiritual health.

Feb 23, 202422 min

Ep 1195The Healing Hour: Staying Healthy in College

In today's episode, we talk about practical ways to stay healthy in college.

Feb 23, 202420 min

Ep 1194The Healing Hour: What is the Healing Era?

In today's episode, we explore the concept of the healing era and why we all need one.

Feb 23, 202422 min

Ep 1193LovingKindness: God's Grace for the Worried

In today's episode, Carissa and Emma discuss the importance of surrendering anxiety to God and living a life transformed by His peace.

Feb 23, 202420 min

Ep 1192Soldiers of Christ: St. Maximilian Kolbe

St. Maximilian Kolbe was a Polish martyr who gave up his life to save another man from execution in a Nazi concentration camp. His feast day is celebrated on August 14th and he is the patron of prisoners, the pro-life movement, families, and journalists.

Feb 23, 20244 min

Ep 1295Collegian Week In Review: February 22nd, 2023

This week on the Collegian Week in Review, hosts Maddy Welsh and Lauren Scott first discuss this issue's top headlines. Then, they talk to Logan Washburn about a strange illness affecting children in Quincy. Finally, they talk to Eleanor Whitaker about a recent talk on campus.

Feb 23, 202420 min

Ep 1191The Hillsdale Interview: Garion Frankel

Education policy expert Garion Frankel joins WRFH to discuss an article that ran in the Washington Examiner arguing that regulation of social media companies by the federal government isn't the right idea.

Feb 21, 202417 min

Ep 1190The Poetry Fix: Episode 4

In this episode of the Poetry Fix, we explore the beginning of Tennyson's "In Memoriam A. H. H."

Feb 20, 20244 min

Ep 1189Grammar Minute: More Than vs. Over

I have more than a hundred books. Or ... do I have over a hundred books? Find out on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

Feb 20, 20241 min

Ep 1188Grammar Minute: The Most Grammatically Confusing Holiday

President's Day. Presidents' Day. Presidents Day. This holiday has long stumped grammarians, and in fact, the correct spelling depends on exactly what you want to celebrate. Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

Feb 20, 20241 min

Ep 1187Astro Minute: The Heavenly G

This asterism forms a map of the winter constellations. Learn how to find it in today's episode of Astro Minute!

Feb 20, 20241 min

Ep 1186Truman and Claire Like People: Nathan Bly

Today, we talk to one of Hillsdale’s distinguished alum, Nathan Bly. We cover the importance of getting a real job, how disgusting things can get in Simpson, and what not to do as an RA.

Feb 19, 202421 min

Ep 1185The Social Skinny: Does Travis Kelce give Taylor Swift the "ick"?

This week, SK and Kamden share their hot takes on the recent Super Bowl game, break down PETA's fight to save Punxsutawney Phil, and give their opinions on Beyoncé breaking into the country music game.

Feb 19, 202422 min

Ep 1184Undetected: Virginia Hall

This week, Megan and Alessia dive into the thrilling story of Virginia Hall, an American woman that spied for the SOE and OSS during World War II. She was such a formidable force in the spy circles that the Nazis feared her and knew her as "the limping lady."

Feb 19, 20245 min

Ep 1183Hyped On Tea: Gung Fu Cha

In this episode we dive into one of the best ways to serving methods for tea, the gung fu tea ceremony. Popularized under the Ming Dynasty, the Chinese tea ceremony is one of the best ways to truly appreciate your cup of tea. Listen to this week's episode to learn more.

Feb 19, 20245 min

Ep 1182Men's Basketball: Hillsdale vs. Ashland, 02/17/24

Men's Basketball: Hillsdale vs. Ashland, 02/17/24Gabriel Vondrak and Jack Robinson on the call

Feb 17, 20241h 19m

Ep 1181Women's Basketball: Hillsdale vs. Ashland, 02/17/24

Women's Basketball: Hillsdale vs. Ashland, 02/17/24Evan Mick and Gabriel Vondrak on the call for WRFH

Feb 17, 20241h 14m

Ep 1180Men's Basketball: Hillsdale vs. Cedarville, 02/15/24

Men's Basketball: Hillsdale vs. Cedarville, 02/15/24Evan Mick and Gabriel Vondrak on the call for WRFH

Feb 16, 20241h 25m

Ep 1179Women's Basketball: Hillsdale vs. Cedarville, 02/15/24

Women's Basketball: Hillsdale vs. Cedarville, 02/15/24Evan Mick and Gabriel Vondrak on the call for WRFH

Feb 16, 20241h 20m

Ep 1178The Social Mediators: Helen Keller was real.

This week we discuss Helen Keller and the internet's weird obsession with insisting that she is "not real." Tune in this week to get set straight if you think that, hear about how she was able to achieve what she did, and some of the internet discourse that makes Jillian and Garrett sad to be apart of Gen Z.

Feb 16, 202421 min

Ep 1177Wall Street Weekly: Hostile Takeovers and Activist Short Selling

Company takeovers can be friendly operations, but what happens when they turn hostile? And what is activist short selling? Can investment research firms singlehandedly dictate stock prices while making a profit for themselves? Join Patrick and George as they discuss these fascinating topics.

Feb 16, 202422 min

Ep 1176Old Ballgame: The 1919 Black Sox Scandal

A look at a historic MLB scandal.

Feb 15, 20241 min

Ep 1175Back to the Brickyard: Episode 3

In this episode, we go back to the 1960 Indianapolis 500 and revisit one of the most iconic duels between Rodger Ward and Jim Rathmann.

Feb 15, 20242 min

Ep 1174Soldiers of Christ: St. Josephine Bakhita

St. Josephine Bakhita was an African slave who eventually became a Catholic through her encounter with a religious order of sisters. She is the patron of Sudan, victims of modern slavery, and human trafficking. Her feast day is celebrated on February 8th.

Feb 15, 20244 min

Ep 1173State Facts: Montana

Nate is joined by Andrew Hawken to talk all about Montana.

Feb 15, 20245 min

Ep 1172The Hillsdale Interview: Robert VerBruggen

Robert VerBruggen is a fellow at the Manhattan Institute where he provides policy research, writes for City Journal, and contributes to special projects and initiatives in the President’s office. He joins WRFH to discuss a recent research brief on crime, titled "The 'Red' vs. 'Blue' Crime Debate and the Limits of Empirical Social Science."

Feb 13, 20249 min

Ep 1169Back to the Brickyard: Pilot

In this episode, we go back to 1961 and the start of the rear engine revolution at Indianapolis.

Feb 13, 20242 min