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WRFH's Abigail Snyder interviews Dr. Julie Buzby—integrative veterinarian and the founder and CEO of Dr. Buzby's ToeGrips for Dogs—about how she went from veterinarian to entrepreneur. Learn more about ToeGrips here.

Frank Sinatra is one of the most well-known singers in American history. Listen to find out how he started his music career and enjoy a classic Sinatra Christmas song.

Jared Maurice Arter was the first former slave to attend Hillsdale College. After graduating, he became a pastor and faithful servant to the Lord. Listen to hear more about Arter's unique story.

Hillsdale residents Jean Heise and Heather Tritchka join WRFH to discuss the Christmas luminary tradition coming to Hillsdale for the first time in 2023.

St. Benedict is the founder of one of the oldest communities of monks in the world and is the twin brother of St. Scholastica. His feast day is celebrated on July 11th and he is the patron saint of students and Europe.

Evan Mick recaps Charger Sports from last week. Go find the new Charger Sports Central page on Sportify, Apple or wherever you find your podcasts for more content like this.

Saturn may be a billion miles away - but you can still see it without binoculars. Look up to learn more!

Mark Simon, Jimmy Lai’s business partner and Chairman of his board, joins Lillian Ferrell on WRFH to provide update on Lai's plight of now over 1,000 days in jail and offers some insightful testimony as to the state of affairs in Hong Kong and mainland PRC.From 11/20/23

In this episode, we serve the tea with cake as we talk about France’s last queen.

In this episode, the tea is boiling as we discuss the notorious Russian advisor.

In this episode, we hear all the tea about England’s infamous king.

A look at old-time baseball and Thanksgiving

Join George and guest host Joe Colaizzi as they use their financial know-how to give listeners a behind the scenes tour of Thanksgiving’s most cherished institutions.

As the Hamas-Israel war continues to rage, Rabbi Steven Weil, CEO of the Friends of the Israel Defense Forces, joins Abigail to provide an update from the front lines, what could happen if Hezbollah enters the war, and how Israel sets the moral standard for war.Rabbi Weil also shares the story of Sgt. Rose Lubin, a courageous American Lone Soldier who served in the IDF and defended Southern Israel from Hamas terrorists during the October 7th attacks. Last week, Sgt. Rose was brutally stabbed by a terrorist in Jerusalem and succumbed to her wounds. May her memory be a blessing.The FIDF is the Israel Defense Force’s only designated partner in the US, and the IDF has requested their urgent support. During this war, the FIDF is tasked with meeting IDF soldiers’ emergency needs, including temporary field hospitals, intensive care ambulances, hygiene kits, and plasma kits. Donate to the FIDF’s crucial work here.Psalms that Rabbi Weil recommends using to pray for Israel: Psalm 120, Psalm 121, Psalm 130.

Ally is on Aux this week and chose "This World (Is Going Up in Flames)" by Charles Bradley. We chat about neo-soul and why soul is needed now more than ever. Ally also fangirls about Daptone Records for half the episode and Gavin learns that some artists he thinks made music in the '60s are from the mid-2000s.

Men's Basketball: Hillsdale vs. Michigan-Dearborn, 11/16/23Evan Mick and Jack Robinson on the call for WRFH

Mark and Greg discuss the latest baseball offseason news, featuring the BBWAA award winners.

This week we discuss some of the perceptions, theories, and methodologies behind the infamous Sigmund Freud. Tune in to hear by far the weirdest episode we've ever done, complete with dream theory, the unconscious, and all of Freud's weird sex stuff.

Hana Connelly and Evan Mick interview football players Bart and Matt who discuss last week’s victory against Lake Erie, their experience at Hillsdale athletes, and their positions at corners for the Charger defense.

Marilyn Popplewell and Lauren Passaglia join the Charger Rundown to talk about their lives as Charger volleyball players, and Mike Herzog joins to talk about his life as a Charger football player. Evan Mick also recaps the previous week of Charger sports.

Hana Connelly and Evan Mick recap this week’s athletics and interview defensive backs Nolan and Vincent. They discuss their experiences as Chargerathletes and defensive players on the Hillsdale football team.

Evan Mick, Gabriel Vondrak and Joseph Doherty recap week 10 of the NFL and make game predictions for week 11. They also discuss the NFL playoffs.

Join SK and Kamden as they dedicate this week's episode to all of our nation's veterans, both living and deceased, to celebrate Veterans Day. The girls honor the sacrifices made by our service men and women by sharing excerpts from poignant speeches, detailing the history of Veterans Day, and reflecting on military mental health statistics.

Athanasius of Alexandria is one of the Doctors of the Catholic Church who spent 17 years of his life in exile for defending the truth of Christ. His feast day is celebrated on May 2nd, and he is the patron saint of the defense of the faith, theologians, and faithful Catholic and Orthodox Christians.

Our first live episode! Ally is on Aux this week and chose "Get Down Moses" by Joe Strummer and the Mescaleros. The aux crew discusses the strangeness of this track on the album as a whole and how Bella used to wake up on school mornings to The Clash.

Take advantage of November's clear nights to head outside and look up for a stellar light show!

Football: Hillsdale vs. Ohio Dominican, 11/11/23Ted Fehringer & Ty Ruddy on the call for WRFH

On this episode of the Collegian Week In Review, hosts Lauren Scott and Maddy Welsh talk to Elyse Apel about the recent cancelation of the Passengers Israel trip, Thomas McKenna about changing Michigan policies and voting patterns within the College, and Kaeleigh Otting about her review of the "Five Nights at Freddy's" movie.

Michael Barone is a a journalist and former political consultant, senior political analyst for the Washington Examiner and resident fellow emeritus at the American Enterprise Institute. He joins Mattingly Grace Watson of WRFH to discuss his new book Mental Maps of the Founders.

Michigan State Sen. Joe Bellino joins WRFH to discuss recent measure approvd in the Michigan legislature.

In our last episode, we talked about Michael Burry and one of the greatest trades in Wall Street History. But this episode is about how a mild winter melted a fraudulent investment tactic that was making millions of dollars for a Canadian you have never heard of.

During the American Civil War, this Southern aristocrat ran an undercover spy ring for the Yankees, involving ciphers, safehouses, and the infiltration of the Confederate White House.

These two simple tips will make your writing clearer - and once you see this mistake, you'll never fail to notice it. Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

Join Lauren Scott as she interviews Kathryn Wales, the director of the Hillsdale Academy play Romeo and Juliet. We will also hear from two students acting in the play.

Grammar Minute usually isn't an opinion show, but could there be room for opinions among the many and often contradictory rules of Grammar? Hear the official opinion on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

Karol Jozef Wojtyla was a famous Polish pope of the late 20th century who miraculously survived two assassination attempts. He contributed greatly to the writings of the Church and fought against the Communist oppression of Christians and Slavic peoples.

Calvin Coolidge, better known as "Silent Cal," was the 30th president of the United States. Although he spoke few words, he was one of the greatest presidents in U.S. history. Listen to learn more about his wit and leadership.

Football: Hillsdale vs. Lake Erie, 10/28/23Christopher Dick & Caleb Fournet on the call for WRFH

Join tour guide Abigail in Israel as we head to Huqoq, an archaeological site in the Galilee region. At Huqoq, we’ll meet back up with Dr. Jodi Magness, an archaeologist and director of the Huqoq Excavation Project, who has graciously agreed to give us a tour of the site.Come along on the adventure to learn more about this ancient Jewish village, which Jesus himself may have frequented. Plus, you’ll get to see the centerpiece of the site: Huqoq’s synagogue that is paved with beautiful mosaics, detailing biblical and non-biblical stories. After our discussion with Dr. Magness about the Jonah mosaic, you may leave wondering whether Jonah was swallowed by 1 fish or 3 fish!Learn more about Huqoq and the excavations here, or visit Dr. Jodi Magness’ website here.

Today we're visiting the king of the planets - Jupiter, surrounded by a royal court of asteroids, rings, and moons. Learn more on today's episode of Astro Minute!

In this week's episode, the girls are diving into Synder v. Phelps, an emotional case that dissects how far the First Amendment will go to protect speech, specifically hateful and distasteful speech.

Join Patrick and George as they dive deep into the great financial crisis and discuss how a former medical school student made his clients millions.

A look at baseball's first World Series Championship

This week on the Collegian Week in Review, hosts Maddy Welsh and Lauren Scott talk to Elyse Apel about the war in Israel as well as a grant given to Hillsdale County, Logan Washburn about the Keefer House hotel, and finally they talk to Moira Gleason about a new business opening up in downtown Hillsdale.

This week we discuss discuss the history, current trends, and evolution of Halloween ON Halloween. Tune in to hear about how 'trick or treat' got its start, the hooligans that gave it a bad rap, and Jillian's familial connection to little bear suits.

Edgar Allen Poe was a successful poet despite his unfortunate upbringing. Listen to learn about his mysterious death and his poetry that Americans can't stop reading.

Google's stock just experienced the biggest single day drop in its history after its earnings report-- but the company performed superbly in every category. At the same time, Microsoft's stock jumped up. How could this happen? Also, George and Patrick give an update on the United Auto Workers' Union strike.

A look at one of baseball’s first female players.

This week, Kamden is explaining United States v. United Foods, Inc., while we simultaneously get SK's live reaction to the case. In this case, there are contentions between free speech protections and economic policy, as well as constitutional implications for the government's role in contributing to marketing in different industries.

On a shoestring budget during the Great Depression, these lab partners developed the long-awaited vaccine for a dangerous childhood illness.