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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.

Ep 944Collegian Week in Review: August 24th, 2023
The Collegian Week in Review is back for another season! This week on the semester's inaugural episode, hosts Maddy Welsh and Lauren Scott first discuss interesting headlines of the week. Then, they talk to Jillian Parks about an article she wrote about the incoming freshmen class and another she wrote about how it is ok to not have an internship over the summer. Finally, they talk to Logan Washburn about the new Meijer that's being built near Hillsdale.

Ep 938State Sen. Joe Bellino: August 11, 2023
State Sen. Joe Bellino joins WRFH for his monthly interview.

Ep 935Rep. Andrew Fink: August 1st, 2023
State Rep. Andrew Fink joins Megan Pidcock of Radio Free Hillsdale to discuss the state budget, bills Governor Gretchen Whitmer has recently signed, and what issues he is looking to discuss when the House is back in session.

Ep 934Phil Kerpen: Healthcare Concerns of 55+ Voters
Radio Free Hillsdale's Megan Pidcock talks to Phil Kerpen about American Commitment's recent findings from a survey of 55+ voters on key healthcare concerns, the Inflation Reduction Act, and AARP. Phil Kerpen is the president of advocacy group American Commitment, an organization dedicated to fighting the intrusiveness and size of the government through public policy research and analysis.

Ep 933Gerard Scimeca: The "Can Tax" Debate
Radio Free Hillsdale's Megan Pidcock talks to Gerard Scimeca about talk of a recent "can tax," what it is, and and why people are against it. Gerard Scimeca is Chairman of Consumer Action for a Strong Economy, a free market advocacy group for American consumers.
Ep 936What's in a Name: The Story of Chicago
This episode on What's in a Name, host Megan Pidcock discusses the many names and their origins of the biggest city in the Midwest: Chicago.

Ep 932Rep. Andrew Fink: July 18th, 2023
State Rep. Andrew Fink joins Megan Pidcock of Radio Free Hillsdale to discuss the recently passed state budget, Governor Whitmer's recent creation of a new education department, and more.

Ep 937Letter of the Law: Vermont's Ban on Bans
In this week's episode of Letter of the Law, host Megan Pidcock discusses Vermont's ban on the banning of clotheslines.

Ep 931Rabbi Meir Y. Soloveichik: Providence and Power
Radio Free Hillsdale's Megan Pidcock talks to Rabbi Meir Y. Soloveichik about his new book Providence and Power in which Rabbi Soloveichik examines ten portraits in Jewish statesmanship going as far back as King David in a way few, if any, have done before. Rabbi Soloveichik serves as Director of Yeshiva University’s Straus Center for Torah and Western Thought and as Rabbi at Congregation Shearith Israel in New York, the oldest Jewish congregation in the United States.

Ep 930Dr. Jay W. Richards: Abortion, Gender Ideology, and Parent School Choice in America
Megan Pidcock of Radio Free Hillsdale talks to Dr. Jay W. Richards about the current state of abortion, gender ideology, and parent school choice in America. Dr. Richards is Director of the Richard and Helen DeVos center for Life, Religion, and Family and the William E. Simon Senior Research Fellow in Religious Liberty and Civil Society at the Heritage Foundation.

Ep 929Rep. Andrew Fink: June 20, 2023
State Rep. Andrew Fink joins Megan Pidcock of Radio Free Hillsdale to discuss the recent Mackinac Policy Conference, legislation on absentee ballots, Governor Whitmer's rejection of Hillsdale's request to declare a state of emergency after the ice storm this past winter, and more.

Ep 927Letter of the Law: Kentucky's Spiritual Snake Problem
On this episode of "Letter of the Law," host Megan Pidcock discusses a law in Kentucky which bans the use or handling of reptiles from religious services.
Ep 926What's In a Name: The Story of Cincinnati
This week on "What's In a Name," host Megan Pidcock discusses the interesting history of how Cincinnati, Ohio got its name, from early American settlers to an ancient Roman general.

Ep 925Jared Frederick: Fierce Valor
Jared Frederick, co-author of the books "Fierce Valor" about military veteran Ronald Spiers, talks to WRFH about the man behind the myth of a soldier made famous by "Band of Brothers."

Ep 924State Sen. Joe Bellino: June 9, 2023
Michigan State Sen. Joe Bellino joins WRFH to discuss the Mackinac conference, Michigan's population issues, and a bill that would share private worker information with unions.

Ep 923Dr. Stanley K. Ridgley: Brutal Minds
Dr. Stanley K. Ridgley talks to WRFH about his recent book "Brutal Minds," which covers the history, cause, and concerning effect of left-wing brainwashing in American higher education.

Ep 928Letter of the Law: The Ban of Bear Wrestling in Missouri
On this episode of "Letter of the Law," host Megan Pidcock discusses a law in Missouri banning marketing, participating in, or promoting a bear wrestling competition.