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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!

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.

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.

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."

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

Ep 1176Old Ballgame: The 1919 Black Sox Scandal
A look at a historic MLB scandal.

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.

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.

Ep 1173State Facts: Montana
Nate is joined by Andrew Hawken to talk all about Montana.

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."

Ep 1169Back to the Brickyard: Pilot
In this episode, we go back to 1961 and the start of the rear engine revolution at Indianapolis.

Ep 1171Charger Rundown: Owen Gardner and Drew Ransom
Owen Gardner and Drew Ransom talk about their lives as multi-sport athletes at Hillsdale College.

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.

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.

Ep 1167The Poetry Fix: Episode 3
In this episode of The Poetry Fix, we explore Charles Baudelaire's "Correspondences."

Ep 1166State Facts: Massachusetts
Nate is joined by Trevor Hall to talk all about Massachusetts

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!

Ep 1164Grammar Minute: It's All Well and Good
Let me be honest: "I don't know" appears frequently in this episode.

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!

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.

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.
Ep 1160What's in a Name?: New Orleans
Host Megan Pidcock gives a brief history of the name and city of New Orleans, Louisiana.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Ep 1154Old Ballgame: Baseball and Hot Dogs
A look at the origin of baseball's favorite concession food.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Ep 1146The Poetry Fix: Episode 2
In this episode of The Poetry Fix, we explore Elizabeth Barrett Browning's famous "Sonnet 43."

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.