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Ep 922Wall Street Weekly: A Random Walk Down North 10th Street

Join George Accola as he interviews attendees of the Berkshire Hathaway meeting in Omaha to try to uncover what makes "The Woodstock of Capitalism" so popular.

May 14, 202345 min

Ep 921State Sen. Joe Bellino: May 12, 2023

State Sen. Joe Bellino talks with WRFH about a hand-held phone ban, local road funding, and state spending in the most-recent budget proposal.

May 12, 202322 min

Ep 918Jens Heycke: Out of the Melting Pot, Into the Fire

Hillsdale student Maddy Welsh talks with Jens Heycke about his recent book, Out of the Melting Pot, Into the Fire: Multiculturalism in the World's Past and America's Future

May 11, 202318 min

Ep 917Inside the Hillsdale Action Shooting Team

Will Galsterer moderates a conversation with Gregory Clement, ’23, and Adam Burlew, coach of the the Hillsdale Action Shooting Team.

May 11, 202323 min

Ep 910The Policy Corner: Gold Standard Act and Farewell

Josh Evan Barker, long-time host of the award-winning show, The Policy Corner, gives his final briefing on the proposal from Rep. Alex Mooney (R-WV) to go back to the gold standard. To see what Josh is up to, visit his blog: joshevanbarker.wordpress.com or follow him on Twitter (@JoshEvanBarker).

May 8, 20235 min

Ep 916Outside Source Football: 2023 Draft Review

The description for the show: Evan Mick and Ty Ruddy review the 2023 NFL Draft by listing their best pick of each round. They also go through the 5 teams they think had the best draft and the 5 teams they think had the worst draft.

May 5, 202343 min

Ep 915This Week in History: The Iron Lady Leads

This week, Micah Hart discusses Margaret Thatcher's career.

May 4, 20232 min

Ep 913Elephants in the Room: Left-Wing Tik-Tokers Attack Kremlin to Silence Joe and Kendale

On the final episode of the year, Joe and Kendale discuss the mysterious attack on the Kremlin, the DNC funding of tik-tokers, and conclude by discussing the shows first year.

May 4, 202322 min

Ep 912Soldiers of Christ: St. Sebastian

St. Sebastian was a 3rd century Roman soldier who secretly converted many to Christianity and miraculously survived an execution attempt. He is the patron saint of athletes, archers, and soldiers, and his feast day is celebrated on January 20th.

May 3, 20234 min

Ep 911Rep. Andrew Fink: May 1, 2023

State Rep. Andrew Fink joins Josh Barker of Radio Free Hillsdale to discuss legislation on absentee ballots, local pensions, state economic development policymakers, and more.

May 2, 202322 min

Ep 909The Policy Corner: OIRA & the REVIEW Act

This week, Josh Barker talks about OIRA, an important agency in the regulatory process, as well as the REVIEW Act, a bill that would delay implementation of regulations challenged in court.

May 1, 20235 min

Ep 914Hart on the Hill: Hart off the Hill - Farewell Season 1

This week, Micah Hart ends the first season of Hart on the Hill, discussing sanctions, Pence and the 2020 election, and Biden's campaign for a second term.

Apr 28, 202321 min

Ep 903Wall Street Weekly: Why We Invest

Join Patrick and George as they discuss the non-financial benefits of investing, talk about the major misconceptions within the financial industry, and reflect on their favorite moments from this semester.

Apr 28, 202322 min

Ep 902Freshman/Senior Interview: Tom Thompson

WRFH's Mattingly Watson interviews Tom Thompson, a soon-to-be Hillsdale graduate with an incredible story.

Apr 28, 202311 min

Ep 901Author Interview: Robert Genetski on "Is There Evidence for God?"

WRFH's Michaela Estruth interviews Robert Genetski, author of Is There Evidence for God? An Economist Searches for Answers. The book examines the question, "is there a God?" and provides readers with a researched-based look at the question.

Apr 28, 202322 min

Ep 900This Week in History: Mussolini's Last Moments

This week, Micah Hart discusses Benito Mussolini's death.

Apr 27, 20232 min

Ep 899Hart on the Hill: Sports, Spending, and Showdowns

This week, Micah Hart discusses a bill aimed at protecting women in sports, the debt ceiling, and the 2024 presidential campaigns heating up, and more.

Apr 27, 202322 min

Ep 898Elephants in the Room: Tucker Fired from Biden Campaign for Dominion Defamation

In this episode, Joe and Kendale are joined by Hillsdale student, Joshua Mistry. The three discuss the settlement in Dominion's defamation suit against Fox, Tucker Carlson's departure from the network, and Biden's 2024 Presidential announcement.

Apr 27, 202322 min

Ep 897Outside Source Football: Ty's Mock Draft

Ty Ruddy and Evan Mick go through Ty's full first round 2023 NFL mock draft.

Apr 27, 202343 min

Ep 920Great Men Back Then: Ulysses S. Grant (part two)

U.S. Grant is most remembered for leading all Union forces during the American Civil War. But what most people don't know is that he was driven by duty and always remained humble. Listen to hear about Grant's devotion, humility, and success.

Apr 26, 202322 min

Ep 908Fact of Life: Feminism against Progress - Featuring Mary Harrington

What did the Industrial Revolution have to do with feminism? Where did the movement for women's rights go wrong? Join Chloe Noller and Mattingly Watson in their discussion of modern-day feminism and progressivism with special guest Mary Harrington.

Apr 26, 202344 min

Ep 896The Social Mediators: Bud Light Campaign Controversy

This week we try to illuminate some of the conflict and aftermath of Bud Light's campaign with transgender woman Dylan Mulvaney. Tune in to hear about the VP of Marketing's reason for the campaign, the current state of the stock, and the inevitable reminder that capitalism remains a driving force for most things. Or at least it seems that way.

Apr 24, 202321 min

Ep 894It Is Well: Ep. 7 Roots and Fruits

Ever wonder what the role of works is in the life of a Christian? Join Carissa Nisly in discussing why works are simply the fruit of faith in Jesus’ redeeming work upon the cross.

Apr 24, 20234 min

Ep 862The Policy Corner: Nuclear Power

Rep. Byron Donalds (R-FL) and a bipartisan coalition in Congress are looking to expand U.S. nuclear power to fight climate change. What are both sides saying about nuclear power, and what current actions are they seeking to take in that direction? Josh Barker answers that and more on this week's episode of The Policy Corner.

Apr 24, 20235 min

Ep 893The Virtual Voyage: Adventuring at an Abandoned Industrial Park - Manoah's Altar with Aaron Shaffier

On this exciting episode of The Virtual Voyage, we'll meet up with one of Israel's most incredible tour guides, Aaron Shaffier, and head to Zorah, the birthplace of Samson. Tour Guide Aaron leads us to an old industrial park—and you won't believe what we'll find.Here's a teaser from Judges 13: "And when the flame went up toward heaven from the altar, the angel of the LORD went up in the flame of the altar. Now Manoah [Samson's father] and his wife were watching, and they fell on their faces to the ground."Learn more about Tour Guide Aaron here, or follow him on Instagram.

Apr 23, 202335 min

Ep 892Wall Street Weekly: Flowers, Fried, and FTX

Join Patrick and George as they welcome back Ian Schlagel to discuss the rise of FTX, investigate the fall of Sam Bankman-Fried, and learn ways to avoid being a part of the next tulipmania.

Apr 21, 202321 min

Ep 891Outside Source Football: Evan's Mock Draft

Evan Mick and Ty Ruddy go through Evan's full first round mock draft.

Apr 20, 202343 min

Ep 890Elephants in the Room: Jack Teixeira Arrested for Selling Broken Tanks to Israel

Kendale and Joe are joined by Carter Brett and Luca Stanich. The three discuss the leaks about Ukraine, the rumored failures of the Ukrainian military assets, and Israel's crackdown on Easter Celebrations.

Apr 20, 202322 min

Ep 907Fact of Life: Relationships - with Special Guest

A special guest joins the hosts today! Join in on the discussion of all things relationships with Chloe Noller, Mattingly Watson, and special guest Hinson Peed.

Apr 20, 202344 min

Ep 889The Hillsdale Interview: John Tharp & Keven Bradley

Hillsdale's Evan Mick sits down with new Hillsdale College athletic director John Tharp and new Hillsdale Chargers basketball coach Keven Bradley during their first week in new positions.

Apr 20, 202320 min

Ep 888Dennis Dunn: Barebow Hunting, Big Game, & Conservation

Dennis Dunn is the world's most accomplished barebow archery hunter. He joined Hillsdale College on campus as part of the Nimrod Education Center's Speaker Series and in this interview discusses barebow hunting, big game, & conservation.

Apr 20, 202322 min

Ep 880Grammar Minute: How to Write a List

Hint: Semicolons are not your friends. Find out why on this episode of Grammar Minute!

Apr 20, 20231 min

Ep 887Soldiers of Christ: St. Catherine of Alexandria

St. Catherine of Alexandria was an early Christian martyr who successfully defended the faith against fifty philosophers and orators. Her feast day is celebrated on November 25th, and she is the patroness of students, unmarried women, and philosophers.

Apr 19, 20233 min

Ep 886This Week in History: The Start of a Revolution

This week, Micah Hart discusses the beginning of the American Revolution.

Apr 19, 20231 min

Ep 885Hart on the Hill: Bellino's Beliefs

On this episode, Micah Hart interviews Michigan Senator Joseph Bellino on Michigan and the main issues currently being discussed in the legislature.

Apr 19, 202321 min

Ep 919Great Men Back Then: James Patrick Welsh

James Patrick Welsh was a secret service agent for several United States presidents. Listen to this episode to hear his great-granddaughter tell stories about his life.

Apr 19, 202321 min

Ep 879Grammar Minute: The Most Tastiest Chocolate Doesn't Exist

"Most" and "-est" don't go together. Find out why on this episode of Grammar Minute!

Apr 18, 20231 min

Ep 878The Social Mediators: Michi-Gun Laws

This week we discuss the consistent social media conversation around gun violence and its recent real-world consequence: six new gun laws in the state of Michigan. Tune in to hear about the scope of universal background checks, the definition of safe storage, and some unfortunate Jillian-lingo that did not bode well in the context.

Apr 17, 202321 min

Ep 877Author Interview: James Fenelon on "Angels Against the Sun"

WRFH's Nate Privitt interviews paratrooper-turned-historian James Fenelon, author of Angels Against the Sun: A WWII Saga of Grunts, Grit, and Brotherhood. The book offers a narrative-driven account of the 11th Airborne Division and their Pacific campaigns.Learn more about the book here.

Apr 17, 202321 min

Ep 861The Policy Corner: End Child Poverty Act

Cash benefits to parents of minor children has been a proposal on both sides of the aisle. This week, Josh Barker explains the recent introduction of the End Child Poverty Act as well as a prior Republican proposal, the Family Security Act 2.0, and how they could potentially help parents struggling to make ends meet.

Apr 17, 20235 min

Ep 895Strength and Dignity: In the Comfort of Your Home?

Examine the reality of mifepristone, what it is, how it works, and why it’s in the news all of a sudden.

Apr 16, 202322 min

Ep 874The Virtual Voyage: The Revolutionary Ancient Technology at Caesarea Maritima

Join tour guide Abigail in Israel as we visit Caesarea Maritima, a city on the coast of the Mediterranean Sea that was made great by King Herod. After learning about Caesarea's complex history, we'll head into the archaeological park to see a Roman aqueduct, an ancient theater that still hosts concerts today, Herod's palace, and, best of all, Caesarea's man-made harbor, constructed using revolutionary technology.

Apr 16, 202328 min

Ep 873Outside Source Football: RBs and Draft Recaps

Evan Mick and Ty Ruddy count down the draft by ranking their final position, running backs. They also recap the 2021 and 2022 draft highlights and lowlights.

Apr 15, 202343 min

Ep 872Hidden Figures in History: Ida Laura Pfeiffer - The Widow Who Wandered the World

Cannibal tribes, a volcanic eruption, and a murderous queen did not deter this Austrian explorerer from fulfilling her childhood dreams.

Apr 15, 20235 min

Ep 871It is Well: Ep. 6 All to Him I Owe.

What does the Gospel mean for our lives? Jump into the good news with Carissa Nisly and realize how God sending his son to die for us should lead us to a life in constant thanksgiving.

Apr 14, 20234 min

Ep 870Wall Street Weekly: The Future of Currency

Confused about cryptocurrency? You’re not alone. Join Patrick and George as they have their most pressing questions answered by Hillsdale College Crypto Club founder Ian Schlagel.

Apr 14, 202322 min

Ep 884Collegian Week in Review: April 13th, 2023

On today's episode of the Collegian Week in Review, hosts Maddy Welsh and Lauren Scott first talk about the tragic death of John Owen Habib, son of Hillsdale College professor Khalil Habib, and about campus support of the Habib family. Then, Maddy talks about the recent visit governor of Florida Ron DeSantis made to the college, and finally they talk to Jillian Parks about the College's new housing system, as well as why the library should be more beautiful.

Apr 13, 202327 min

Ep 869Elephants in the Room: Dylan Mulvaney Selected as Ukraine’s New Spokesperson

Joe and Kendale are joined again by Hayden Price. The three discuss new information coming out of Ukraine and Bud Light’s disastrous transgender ad campaign. They conclude this week’s episode by discussing whether Biden will run for reelection in 2024.

Apr 13, 202322 min

Ep 876Grammar Minute: Is "No" a Complete Sentence? Maybe.

"No" is a complete sentence when your sworn enemy invites you to a swordfight in the midst of a dark wood under the crescent moon. But is it really a complete sentence? Find out on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

Apr 13, 20231 min

Ep 868Soldiers of Christ: St. Gemma

St. Gemma Galgani was an Italian mystic and Passionist who miraculously received the stigmata, the wounds of Jesus Christ. Her feast day is April 11th and she is the patron saint against temptations, the death of parents, tuberculosis and of students.

Apr 12, 20233 min