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Ep 980Grammar Minute: The Golden Rule of Commas
Commas are suffering from severe overuse. Learn how not to use a comma on today's episode of Grammar Minute!
Ep 976The Old Ballgame: America's First Baseball Club
The start of the New York Knickerbockers and baseball in America.

Ep 986Hidden Figures in History: Witold Pilecki - Undercover Agent in Auschwitz
This Polish partisan, war hero, and spy willingly entered a Nazi death camp, fought in the Warsaw Uprising, and defied the USSR.

Ep 985Charger Rundown: Audrey Riley
Evan Mick recaps the sports from last week. He is than joined by Hillsdale volleyball star Audrey Riley talks about her life as a volleyball player and the Hillsdale volleyball team.

Ep 979Grammar Minute: What's an Interrobang‽
Meet the interrobang, a non-standard punctuation mark that I wish we'd use more often. Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

Ep 984Soldiers of Christ: St. Padre Pio
One of the most famous saints of the 20th century, Padre Pio was known for his ability to communicate with his Guardian Angel, levitate during prayer, and perform miraculous healings. He received the wounds of the stigmata and is the patron saint of healing, civil defense volunteers, and adolescents.

Ep 977The Virtual Voyage: A Forgotten City - Touring Tel Lachish with Dr. Yosef Garfinkel
Join tour guide Abigail in Israel as we meet Dr. Yosef Garfinkel, an archaeologist who has directed excavations at Tel Lachish—a city you need to know about. Come along on the adventure to hear about Dr. Garfinkel's significant discoveries at this site, including evidence for the kingdom of David.And you won't want to miss Dr. Garfinkel's exciting summary of the Assyrian invasion of Lachish led by Sennacherib, including the still visible Assyrian siege ramp constructed in a matter of weeks with millions of stones!Learn more about Dr. Garfinkel and volunteering at the Tel Lachish summer excavations here.

Ep 983Football: Hillsdale vs. Findlay, 09/23/23
Football: Hillsdale vs. Findlay, 09/23/23Ted Fehringer & Garrett Bolte on the call for WRFH

Ep 982Keep it Brief: The Pillow Case, Introductory Episode
In the first episode of "Keep it Brief", SK and Kam will discuss their new show and dissect the role and function of the Supreme Court in the United States. They also unpack whether tomatoes are a fruit and reflect fondly on memories of Pillow Pets.

Ep 981Astro Minute: Where Stars Are Born, Part 2
Today we're hunting for the Hunter's nebula. Plan your next night of stargazing with today's episode of Astro Minute!

Ep 978Wall Street Weekly: The IPO Explosion
Join Patrick and George as they explain the recent increase in Initial Public Offerings, discuss why new companies experience so much volatility, and highlight one business that we believe could fundamentally change the way people shop.

Ep 1060Collegian Week in Review: September 21st, 2023
This week on the Collegian Week in Review, guest host Logan Washburn talks with hosts Maddy Welsh and Lauren Scott about this week's news and top headlines, then they talk with Carly Moran about Hillsdale College's endowment and the closing of a local orchard.

Ep 975It Is Well: Ep. 1 The Good News of Jesus Christ
Join host, Carissa Nisly, in a discussion of the basics of the Gospel. Listen in for an overview of God’s mercy through creation to salvation.

Ep 964Grammar Minute: How to Answer "How Are You?"
I am well. I am doing well. I am good. I'm not so good now because my English professor is asking about my day and I don't know what to say. Learn how to respond impressively on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

Ep 974Ja'Ron Smith: Harnessing the Principles of Lincoln's Vision for Reconstruction for Today's Forgotten Communities
Ja'Ron Smith, co-author of Underserved: Harnessing the Principles of Lincoln's Vision for Reconstruction for Today's Forgotten Communities, joins WRFH's Chloe Noller for a conversation about the book.Ja'Ron Smith served in several roles at the White House, including Deputy Assistant to the President for Domestic Policy, Deputy Director for the Office of American Innovation, and Director of Urban Affairs and Revitalization for The White House Domestic Policy Council. During that time, he led the legislative efforts to advance criminal justice reform and the First Step Act, authoring Executive Orders on issues related to safe policing and access to capital for minority-owned businesses, enacting the "Opportunity Zones" provision of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, and securing permanent funding for HBCUs under the FUTURE Act.

Ep 973Great Men Back Then: Francis Scott Key
Everyone knows America's national anthem, but who wrote it? Listen to find out.

Ep 972Soldiers of Christ: St. Hubert
St. Hubert was a renowned hunter and archer who devoted his life to prayer and the conversion of pagans. He is the patron saint of hunters, archers, and bowmen and his feast day is celebrated on November 3rd.

Ep 971The Social Mediators: Why Men Think About The Roman Empire
This week we discuss the recent phenomenon in which women ask men how often they think about the Roman Empire-- the answer is often some variation of "frequently." Tune in to hear about how often both Jillian and Garrett think about the Roman Empire, the psychological reason behind why, and the hypothesized "female equivalent."

Ep 963Grammar Minute: Words That Don't Exist
Are there any common words you've been using that actually don't exist? Find out on today's episode of Grammar Minute!
Ep 970Old Ballgame: The Myth of Baseball's Founding
The story of Abner Doubleday and the start of baseball.

Ep 969Hart on the Hill: Foreign Policy and Fixing our Border
This week, host Micah Hart discusses North Korea working with Russia, the G20 summit, Covid, and the issues at the northern border.

Ep 968Wall Street Weekly: The Union Strikes Back
Join Patrick, George, and guest host Joe Colaizzi as they discuss the complexities of the United Auto Workers strike, debate its potential economic consequences, and dive into what effects it might have on financial markets . You wouldn't want to miss this special edition episode of Wall Street Weekly.

Ep 967Outside Source Football: NFL Week 1 Recap/Week 2 Predictions
Hosts Evan Mick and Gabriel Vondrak Recap week 1 of the 2023 NFL Season as well as predict week two games. They also give start sit advice for fantasy football.

Ep 966Beyond the Grammar: Writing Dystopian Fiction with College Student and Author Jayden Jelso
Jayden Jelso is an author and aspiring screenwriter/ filmmaker. His love of storytelling first stemmed from an obsession with the Star Wars franchise, The Lord of the Rings series, and all eight Harry Potter films. He started writing his debut novel, Talon, when he was only sixteen and published it at eighteen.On today's episode, we'll cover the ins and outs of writing dystopia, from conceiving the idea to finalizing the cover art.

Ep 965Astro Minute: Where Stars Are Born, Part I
Stellar nurseries are nothing like the calm and quiet nurseries where we Earthlings keep our babies. See for yourself on today's episode of Astro Minute!

Ep 1059Collegian Week in Review: September 14th, 2023
On this episode of the Collegian Week in Review, hosts Maddy Welsh and Lauren Scott talk to Eleanor Whitaker about the recent memorial service for 9/11 as well as how STEM professors balance having families and having careers, Jane Kitchen about the difficulties she had transferring to Hillsdale, and Tayte Christensen about the student band Diet of Worms.

Ep 962Fact of Life: Continuing the Conversation with two Special Guests
Continuing the conversation, guests Nathan Stanish and Valerie Check join this week’s episode to discuss why they enjoyed the Barbie movie. Join Nathan, Valerie, and your hosts, Chloe and Mattingly, as they discuss the pros and cons of this controversial movie.

Ep 961Fact of Life: Barbie and the Summer of Women?
Taking a controversial stance, Chloe Noller and Mattingly Watson discuss the Barbie movie. Join them as they begin talking about an important cultural question brought up by the movie, and laugh with them as they dissect the woke content, contradicting messages, and faulty plot lines.

Ep 960Charger Rundown: Garrit Aisen
Charger football quarterback, Garrit Aisen, talks about his new role as a leader, goals for this season, and how his faith plays a part in all of that.

Ep 959Great Men Back Then: Flanders Fields
The Americans who fought at Flanders Fields displayed tremendous courage toward the end of World War I. Listen to hear about these honorable men and a poem that was written about Flanders Fields.

Ep 958Great Men Back Then: Ransom Dunn
Ransom Dunn was vital in Hillsdale College's success in the 1850s. Listen to find out how he and a horse helped Hillsdale.

Ep 957Charger Rundown Teaser
Hana Connelly and Evan Mick announce the launch of the Charger Rundown for the 2023-2024 school year and review Hillsdale College athletic honors from the previous year.

Ep 956I've Got Aux: "Too Late to Turn Back Now" by The Cornelius Brothers and Sister Rose
Bella is on aux this week and chose "Too Late To Turn Back Now" by Cornelius Brothers & Sister Rose. It's our first week back on campus and our first episode recorded at the new station! We talk about the track, the role of TV/film in sharing new music, and how music can be "audio furniture" in our lives.

Ep 955The Social Mediators: Burning Man Festival 2023
This week Jillian and Garrett discuss this years' Burning Man Festival in Black Rock Desert, Nevada. Tune in to hear the 10 principles of the festival, some dramatic interpretations of events, and Jillian declare a national emergency.

Ep 954The Virtual Voyage: Armageddon—The Location of the World's Last Battle?
Join tour guide Abigail in Israel for a visit to Tel Megiddo, the site most often associated with Armageddon from the book of Revelation, which describes a final end-of-world confrontation between God and forces of evil. But can we actually call Megiddo the location of the future battle of Armageddon—or is it a different city altogether? Come along on this week's adventure to find out!

Ep 953Astro Minute: The Center of Our Galaxy
What will you see when you look toward the center of the Milky Way Galaxy? Find out on today's episode of Astro Minute!

Ep 951Grammar Minute: The Sin of Irregardless
You probably already know this word is a travesty, but why? Find out on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

Ep 952Astro Minute: Locating the Summer Triangle
Welcome to the first episode of Astro Minute, where we're exploring the universe sixty seconds at a time - starting with the Summer Triangle!

Ep 950Grammar Minute: Apostrophe Direction Matters
Depending on the font you're using, ' and ' don't actually mean the same thing. Find out why you should care (a little bit, but not much) on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

Ep 949Wall Street Weekly: Chinese Tech, Government Debt, and the Auto Industry's Risky Bet.
Is the iPhone becoming irrelevant? Will the US go to debtor's prison? What are the consequences if 150,000 Auto Workers go on strike? Join Patrick and George as they discuss these topics and many more!

Ep 1058Collegian Week in Review: September 7th, 2023
On today's episode of the Collegian Week in Review, hosts Maddy Welsh and talk to Moira Gleason about why she thinks McIntyre Residence is better than Olds Residence, Stephen Berntson about his new student band, and Logan Washburn about an upcoming event and a crime story on campus.

Ep 948Soldiers of Christ: St. Teresa of Calcutta
Known globally as Mother Teresa, she was a humble and loving nun who administered to the poor in Calcutta, India. She is the patron saint of World Youth Day and her feast day is celebrated on September 5th.

Ep 947Hidden Figures in History: Tamar the Great - Warrior Queen of the Georgian Golden Age
The kingdom of Georgia flourished under this female king, who supported the arts, expanded its territory, and warded off attackers—including her rebellious ex-husband.

Ep 946The Social Mediators: Elon Musk's Twitter Rebrand
This we week we discuss Elon Musk's recent upheaval of the old "twitter" branding and launching of his new app, X. Tune in to hear a (very condensed) bio of Elon's start and obsession with the letter "x", Garrett's mild criticism of the confusing character himself, and some good ol' fashioned, non-rebranded Social Mediators content.

Ep 943Hart on the Hill: From Maui to Milwaukee
This week, host Micah Hart welcomes you back for season 2. He also discusses the devastation in Maui, the first Republican Presidential Debate, and so much more.

Ep 942The Virtual Voyage: Mysteries Atop Mt. Tabor - A Miraculous Battle and the Transfiguration
Join tour guide Abigail in Israel as we visit Mt. Tabor, a mountain in Lower Galilee known for an Old Testament battle between the Israelites and Sisera and later the Transfiguration of Jesus Christ in the New Testament. But how likely is it that the Transfiguration actually happened here, especially because its location is never directly stated in the New Testament? Abigail will offer her thoughts, but you'll have to make your own mind up.Plus, don't miss a comical story about Abigail's first trip to Mt. Tabor, which features her and her family running up the mountain while the tour guide sat at the bottom and drank coffee.
Ep 941Wall Street Weekly: The Stocks of the Summer
Join Patrick and George as they discuss Apple's vision of Augmented Reality, Disney's streaming struggles, and... Lionel Messi?

Ep 945Collegian Week in Review: August 31st, 2023
This week on the Collegian Week in Review, hosts Maddy Welsh and Lauren Scott first discuss interesting headlines in the Collegian. Then, they talk to Jillian Parks about a play that was recently written about Hillsdale, followed by Nathan Stanish talking about how the recent Barbie movie is for men, too. Finally, the episode concludes with a discussion between Collegian reporters Logan Washburn and Micah Hart about the recent Republican debate.

Ep 940H.W. Crocker III: Robert E. Lee on Leadership
Radio Free Hillsdale's Megan Pidcock talks to author H.W. Crocker II about his book "Robert E. Lee on Leadership: Lessons in Character, Courage, and Vision." They discuss the controversy surrounding Lee, the type of character he possessed, and what the American people should learn from his life.

Ep 939Outside Source Football: 2023 Season Predictions and Fantasy Football
Evan Mick goes through his final record predictions before the 2023 NFL season begins. He also does a half point ppr tier list for all Fantasy Football positions.