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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

Ep 1171Charger Rundown: Owen Gardner and Drew Ransom

Owen Gardner and Drew Ransom talk about their lives as multi-sport athletes at Hillsdale College.

Feb 13, 202422 min

Ep 1170Back to the Brickyard: Episode 2

In this episode, we look back at 1937 and one of the most exciting finishes in race history.

Feb 13, 20242 min

Ep 1168Truman and Claire Like People: Elizabeth Troutman

In this episode, we sat down with Elizabeth Troutman, Editor-in-Chief of the Hillsdale Collegian, to discuss terrible articles, Calvinism, and getting hit by cars.

Feb 12, 202421 min

Ep 1167The Poetry Fix: Episode 3

In this episode of The Poetry Fix, we explore Charles Baudelaire's "Correspondences."

Feb 12, 20244 min

Ep 1166State Facts: Massachusetts

Nate is joined by Trevor Hall to talk all about Massachusetts

Feb 12, 20245 min

Ep 1165Grammar Minute: Plurals vs. Apostrophes (A Bigger Rivalry Than the Super Bowl)

Welcome to the Grammar Minute, where we've finally discovered a hard-and-fast rule of the English language!

Feb 12, 20241 min

Ep 1164Grammar Minute: It's All Well and Good

Let me be honest: "I don't know" appears frequently in this episode.

Feb 12, 20241 min

Ep 1163Astro Minute: Why Are Stars Different Colors?

Why are stars different colors? And why aren't all stars different colors (at least, apparently?) Find out on today's episode of Astro Minute!

Feb 12, 20241 min

Ep 1162Wall Street Weekly: At the Heart of Investing

What is investing? Do we know when the principles of investing emerged? How does the price of a stock change? Join Patrick and George as they explore all of these pressing questions.

Feb 10, 202421 min

Ep 1161Undetected: Nicholas Elliott

This week, Megan and Alessia explore the life of Nicholas Elliott, a British intelligence officer whose impressive activities of espionage were overshadowed by his best friend and traitor, Kim Philby.

Feb 10, 20244 min

Ep 1160What's in a Name?: New Orleans

Host Megan Pidcock gives a brief history of the name and city of New Orleans, Louisiana.

Feb 10, 20241 min

Ep 1159Letter of the Law: The Reptiles and Rules of Mardi Gras in New Orleans, Louisiana

Host Megan Pidcock outlines some of the wacky laws that govern Mardi Gras celebrations in New Orleans, Louisiana in the lead up to Fat Tuesday itself.

Feb 10, 20242 min

Ep 1158Collegian Week In Review: February 8th, 2024

Hosts Lauren Scott and Maddy Welsh first discuss the top headlines of this week's issue of the Collegian, then they talk to Logan Washburn about the recent Center for Constructive Alternatives at the College. Finally, they talk to Carly Moran about problems with the current trends surrounding skincare for younger girls and about her piece on Hillsdale's recent deer harvest.

Feb 10, 202422 min

Ep 1157Collegian Week In Review: February 1st, 2024

This week on the Collegian Week in Review, hosts Maddy Welsh and Lauren Scott discuss the top headlines and stories of the day. Then, they talk to Josh Mistry about the newest inductees in the Charger athletic hall of fame and the sixth anniversary of Hillsdale Brewing Company. And finally, they talk to Bella Helms about the man who made Radio Free Hillsdale 101.7 FM possible in the first place.

Feb 10, 202422 min

Ep 1156Sidebar: Spilled Milk, a Shipping Container Canine, and a Rogue Raccoon

In this episode of Sidebar on Radio Free Hillsdale, Lauren Scott, Maddy Welsh, and Emilie Moneyhon discuss wacky news stories about spilled milk, one dog's harrowing journey, a raccoon who darkened a city, and more. Then Emilie quizzes Lauren and Maddy to see if they can determine which of her three zany headlines is a lie.

Feb 10, 202422 min

Ep 1155Hyped on Tea: Black Tea

In this episode we explore why Black Tea is the world's most popular type of tea by diving into the process behind producing black tea and the different serving methods.

Feb 10, 20245 min

Ep 1154Old Ballgame: Baseball and Hot Dogs

A look at the origin of baseball's favorite concession food.

Feb 8, 20240 min

Ep 1153Great Men Back Then: Sitting Bull

Sitting Bull was the leader of the Lakota tribe. Listen to learn why he was beloved by many Americans.

Feb 8, 20245 min

Ep 1152LovingKindness: God’s Grace in Trials and Suffering

In this week’s episode, Carissa and Emma discuss the purpose in suffering. Tune in to hear how trials of various kinds can draw the Christian closer to Christ.

Feb 8, 202420 min

Ep 1151Fact of Life: The Building Blocks: A Series on the Nuclear Family Part 2

Propaganda will tell you the nuclear family only came about 70 years ago, In reality, that is simply when they began to attack it. Join Chloe Noller and Mattingly Watson as they discuss the Progressive attack on the nuclear family in part 2 of their latest series.

Feb 8, 202420 min

Ep 1150Grammar Minute: Discrete vs. Discreet (Hint: It's Not British-American Spelling)

Up next in our series of commonly misused words, poor discrete is finally getting justice.

Feb 8, 20241 min

Ep 1149Grammar Minute: The Enormity of Misused Words, Part 2

Get ready for more fantastic news headlines that got things wrong with one of my favorite words: Enormity.

Feb 8, 20241 min

Ep 1148Astro Minute: The Double Cluster

Look up at any point during the year and discover the Double Cluster, first observed by a Greek astronomer over one hundred years before the birth of Christ.

Feb 8, 20241 min

Ep 1147Great Men Back Then: George Strait

George Strait is one of the most successful singers in American history. Listen to learn more about his success, his childhood, and his family.

Feb 8, 20245 min

Ep 1146The Poetry Fix: Episode 2

In this episode of The Poetry Fix, we explore Elizabeth Barrett Browning's famous "Sonnet 43."

Feb 5, 20244 min

Ep 1145I've Got Aux: "Don't Wanna Love U" by joe p

Ally is on Aux this week and chose "Don't Wanna Love U" by joe p. We chat about the golden age of indie, how you can tell an artist is going to be good live from their recorded work, and how Gavin just really likes that joe p is from New Jersey.

Feb 5, 202418 min

Ep 1144I've Got Aux: "Now and Then" by The Beatles

In this special edition of I've Got Aux from last fall, the crew discusses the most recent Beatles track "Now and Then." We discuss the implications of AI becoming utilized more by the music industry, and how it feels to be alive at the release of a "new" Beatles song. Also, Ringo is every mom's favorite Beatle.This episode of I've Got Aux was nominated for an award in the category "Music Feature/Special" with the Michigan Student Broadcast Awards. Finalist placements will be announced at an award luncheon in Lansing on March 18, 2024.

Feb 5, 202417 min

Ep 1143Truman and Claire Like People: Ben Hinrichs

In this episode, Truman and Claire talk with Ben Hinrichs, Outstanding Senior Man nominee, football player, and swing dance aficionado about his new drink at Penny's, being a student-athlete despite being homeschooled, and whether there should be more crossover between various cliques on campus.

Feb 5, 202422 min

Ep 1142Rumor Has It: Andrew Jackson

On this episode of Rumor has it, we turn once again to an American scandal. This time we are spilling the tea on Andrew Jackson and his wife Rachel.

Feb 2, 20242 min

Ep 1141Soldiers of Christ: St. Thomas Aquinas

St. Thomas Aquinas was a medieval Italian priest and theologian whose writings have influenced the entire world. He is a Doctor of the Church and the patron saint of universities and scholars.

Feb 2, 20244 min

Ep 1140Wall Street Weekly: Not Much Grand at Evergrande

In this episode, George and Patrick discuss the recent CCP-forced liquidation of the Chinese company Evergrande and analyze its similarities to the 2008 housing crisis. In other news, the U.S tries to establish itself as the worldwide leader in AI for years to come.

Feb 2, 202422 min

Ep 1139The Social Mediators: Waldorf Schools

This week, in light of Jillian's recent exposure to them through TikTok, we discuss Waldorf/Steiner schools. Tune in to hear about whether they are cults, why all the rich people are sending their kids there, and cool Waldorf activities involving fire, beeswax, gnomes, and imagination that parents only pay a college tuition's sum to have their kids experience.

Feb 2, 202421 min

Ep 1138Sidebar: Pilot

In the pilot episode of Sidebar on Radio Free Hillsdale, Lauren Scott, Maddy Welsh, and Emilie Moneyhon discuss wacky news stories about an extreme Swiftie, a claw machine mishap, an unexpected McDonalds delivery, and more. Then Emilie quizzes Lauren and Maddy to see if they can determine which of her three zany headlines is a lie. Finally, they cover some news blunders and bloopers.

Feb 2, 202421 min