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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

Ep 867It is Well: Ep. 5 Jesus Paid It All

Join Carissa Nisly as she discusses the doctrine of penal substitutionary atonement. Learn how it was finished upon the cross and how Jesus paid the price for all our sins.

Apr 11, 20234 min

Ep 866This Week in History: Lincoln's Last Days

This week, Micah Hart discusses President Lincoln being shot and killed.

Apr 11, 20232 min

Ep 865Hart on the Hill: Presidential Prison

This week, Micah Hart discusses a North Carolina representative's change of party and the arraignment of President Trump.

Apr 11, 202322 min

Ep 864Author Interview: Fredric Brandfon on "Intimate Strangers"

WRFH's Abigail Snyder interview Fredric Brandfon, author of the upcoming book Intimate Strangers: A History of Jews and Catholics in the City of Rome, which will be released on May 1.To learn more about Fred or to purchase Intimate Strangers, click here.

Apr 11, 202326 min

Ep 875Grammar Minute: Hoot Owls, Humans, and the Who/Whom Debate

Humans and hoot owls have some vocabulary in common. Learn how to use the "owl words" correctly in today's episode of Grammar Minute!

Apr 11, 20231 min

Ep 863Rep. Andrew Fink: April 10, 2023

Josh Barker talks to State Rep. Andrew Fink about Attorney General Nessel's report on the state income tax decrease, zoning and housing issues, and the state's latest economic development grants.

Apr 11, 202328 min

Ep 860The Policy Corner: School Gun-Free Zones

In light of recent school shootings, some Republicans are hoping to eliminate or significantly modify gun-free zones in schools. Josh Barker explains some of the legislation and arguments surrounding the gun-free zone debate.

Apr 10, 20235 min

Ep 856Footnotes in the Conversation: Hegel's History

On this episode, join Nate as he gives a small footnote to the life of famous German philosopher Georg Hegel.

Apr 9, 20235 min

Ep 855Outside Source Football: Front 7 Drafting

Evan Mick and Ty Ruddy rank their top 10 defensive tackles and off ball linebackers from the 2023 NFL Draft.

Apr 7, 202343 min

Ep 854Wall Street Weekly: The Future of Trading

Join Patrick and George as they discuss the worst day on Wall Street and how it relates to current SEC proposals set to revolutionize equity trading.

Apr 7, 202322 min

Ep 883Collegian Week in Review: April 6th, 2023

On today's episode of the Collegian Week in Review, hosts Maddy Welsh and Lauren Scott talk to Michaela Estruth about a recent panel about the Passages Israel trip and the SAB bake-off event, Isabella Helms about why C.S. Lewis should be on the liberty walk, Jane Kitchen about campus' reaction to former president Donald Trump's indictment, and Jillian Parks about Charger men's baseball.

Apr 6, 202319 min

Ep 906Fact of Life: Are Christians Under Attack?

Following the tragic school shooting in Nashville, Tennesee, responses from the public, media, and White House Administration have been mixed. Find out what Christians are up against as Chloe Noller and Mattingly Watson take a deeper look into the events surrounding these recent events.

Apr 6, 202344 min

Ep 849Grammar Minute: Addressing the Address: Stress and Parts of Speech

How can you instantly know the difference between a noun and a verb, even without hearing the rest of the sentence? Find out on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

Apr 6, 20231 min

Ep 853Elephants in the Room: Trump Charged after Writing Hillsdale Hit-Piece

Kendale and Joe dive right into the evolving oil crisis and the news of Trump's indictment. They conclude the episode by discussing the New Yorkers article about Hillsdale College.

Apr 6, 202322 min

Ep 852Soldiers of Christ: St. Faustina

St. Faustina was a Polish nun who was instrumental in the famous Divine Mercy painting and wrote a diary detailing her own life. She is the patron saint of Divine Mercy and her feast day is celebrated on October 5th.

Apr 5, 20233 min

Ep 859Great Men Back Then: Roland Benjamin Armstrong

Senior Tracy Wilson joins me today. Tracy tells us about her grandfather who lived through the Great Depression and how that influenced the way her mother was raised.

Apr 5, 202320 min

Ep 851This Week in History: Assassination of MLK Jr.

This week, Micah Hart explains the assassination of MLK Jr.

Apr 4, 20231 min

Ep 848Grammar Minute: The Collar of the Cat (And Why You Shouldn't Say That)

Why does "the house of my parents" sound weird, but "the House of Representatives" doesn't? Find out on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

Apr 4, 20231 min

Ep 847The Social Mediators: Apple Software Updates

This week we discuss the most recent IOS 16.4 update, and the process and idea behind these consistent updates. Tune in to hear Jillian's philosophical extrapolations, Garrett's explanation of the boringest parts of the update, and a return of the chronically online segment for the week.

Apr 3, 202322 min

Ep 846The Policy Corner: Parents Bill of Rights

This week, Josh Barker looks at HR 5, the Parents Bill of Rights Act, that would seek to increase transparency in education.

Apr 3, 20235 min

Ep 845The Virtual Voyage: A Tour of Tel Be’er Sheva with Dr. Fredric Brandfon

Join tour guide Abigail in Israel as we visit Tel Be’er Sheva, a city in the Negev desert that was considered the southern border of the territories settled by the Israelites when they first came to this land.We’ll also meet a special guest, Dr. Fredric Brandfon. You won't want to miss Dr. Brandfon's tour of the site, along with his fascinating explanations and stories.Learn more about Dr. Brandfon and his upcoming book, Intimate Strangers: A History of Jews and Catholics in the City of Rome, here.

Apr 2, 202331 min

Ep 844It is Well: Ep. 4 Saving Grace

Ever wonder how sinful man is reconciled to a just God? Find out this week on It is Well with host Carissa Nisly.

Apr 1, 20234 min

Ep 843Outside Source Football: What's Their Value?

Evan Mick goes through his top defensive backs in the draft which included corners and safeties. He also ranks positions based on how valuable they are in trade talks, contract talks, and inside their own team.

Apr 1, 202343 min

Ep 850Hart on the Hill: Mental Health, Mandates, and Michigan

This week, Micah Hart discusses John Fetterman's mental health, the Covid-19 national emergency, recent MIGOP comments, and more.

Mar 31, 202320 min

Ep 842Wall Street Weekly: Banks, Bonds, and Bailouts (Part #2)

Join Patrick and George as they continue their breakdown of the recent bank failures. In this episode they will consider the unconventionality of Credit Suisse, learn from the failure of Lehman Brothers, and expound on the recent fluctuations in the credit markets.

Mar 31, 202322 min

Ep 882Collegian Week in Review: March 30, 2023

This week on the Collegian Week in Review, hosts Maddy Welsh and Lauren Scott talk to Christian Peck-Dimit about head mens basketball coach John Tharp's success, Tayte Christensen about professors raising their children to be bilingual, Moira Gleason about what students did during the last big snowstorm, and finally, Maddy will talk about top headlines for the week.

Mar 30, 202323 min

Ep 841Elephants in the Room: Tragedy in Nashville and Russia-China Tag Team

Joe and Kendale are joined by Hillsdale College student, Jason Lu. The three discuss the tragic shooting in Nashville, the unrest in Israel, and the developments in a possible Russian-Chinese alliance.

Mar 30, 202321 min

Ep 836Grammar Minute: Double Negatives, Part 2 - The Sneaky Negatives

Negatives like "nowhere" and "nobody" are easy to spot - after all, most of them start with "no" - but there's another class of negatives that are much harder to identify. Find out what they are and how to use them on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

Mar 30, 20231 min

Ep 840Soldiers of Christ: St. Lucy

St. Lucy was an early Christian martyr who is famous for allegedly plucking out her own eyes in an act of faith. Her feast day is on December 13th and she is the patron saint of the blind.

Mar 29, 20233 min

Ep 905Fact of Life: Take Courage - Our Thoughts on the Nashville School Shooting

Delve into the recent tragedy in Nashville with Chloe Noller and Mattingly Watson as they discuss the heart-wrenching events of school shootings and the dangerous effects transgenderism.

Mar 29, 202341 min

Ep 858Great Men Back Then: John Wayne

You all know John Wayne, but I bet you don't know his real name. I also bet you don't know someone once tried to assassinate him because he promoted anti-communism. Listen to find out more.

Mar 29, 202321 min

Ep 839This Week in History: Reagan's Resilience

This week, Micah Hart discusses President Reagan's recovery after an assassination attempt almost ended his life and presidency.

Mar 28, 20232 min

Ep 838Hart on the Hill: TikTok, Teaching, and Therapy

This week, Micah Hart discusses more about TikTok and a hearing that took place, the parental rights bill, and a recent visit by the Ted Lasso cast to the White House to discuss mental health.

Mar 28, 202322 min