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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

Ep 835Grammar Minute: Double Negatives, Part 1 - The "N" Negatives

Everything is good in moderation, and the same goes for negatives. Find out how to use them properly on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

Mar 28, 20231 min

Ep 834The Social Mediators: The Possible Arrest of Donald Trump

This week we talk about the reasons, motives, and conversation surrounding the potential arrest of Donald Trump. Tune in to hear some of Jillian's favorite tweets on the matter, Garrett's tutorial on the inter workings of catching a politician in an act of crime, and both of their exhausted outlooks on political matters of this nature.

Mar 27, 202321 min

Ep 833Strength and Dignity: Proverbs 31 Verse By Verse

Recenter the goal of this show with reminders of the beauty of biblical womanhood in contrast to the culture’s interpretation.

Mar 27, 202322 min

Ep 832The Policy Corner: FairTax

Josh Barker discusses the FairTax proposal to replace the current federal income and payroll tax system with a national sales tax. Listen to be dispelled of misconceptions and presented with potential challenges.

Mar 27, 20235 min

Ep 831The Virtual Voyage: Preserving the Past - Archaeological Conservation with Rosa Lowinger

Join tour guide Abigail in Israel as we meet a conservator, Rosa Lowinger, and learn about an important field within archaeology that helps ensure artifacts are properly excavated and preserved—conservation.Rosa explains what conservation is and why it's important in the context of archaeology. She also shows us some recent finds from a local dig, including painted plaster and glass.Learn more about Rosa’s projects as an art conservator here. Purchase Rosa’s book, Tropicana Nights, here, and be on the lookout for her new book, Dwell Time: A Memoir of Art, Exile, and Repair, which will be published in October 2023.

Mar 26, 202327 min

Ep 837Hart on the Hill: Ticking Time for TikTok

This week, Micah Hart discusses East Palestine, a plan in Oregon that would change state borders, and the national security threat of TikTok.

Mar 24, 202321 min

Ep 830Soldiers of Christ: St. Patrick

Despite being captured as a slave by the Celtic people, St. Patrick dedicated his life to God and successfully converted the Irish people to Christianity. His feast day is celebrated on March 17th, and he is the patron of Ireland and engineers.

Mar 24, 20234 min

Ep 829Wall Street Weekly: Banks, Bonds, and Bailouts (Part #1)

Confused about the banking system? Concerned about your money? Join Patrick and George as they simplify the causes of the banking crisis, scrutinize the government's response, and discuss the implications for depositors going forward.

Mar 24, 202322 min

Ep 828Hidden Figures in History: Stephanie St. Clair - Gangs, Gambling, and the Great Depression

Known as the "Queen of Numbers," this French African lottery banker and gang leader challenged even the Italian mob during her economic reign in New York city.

Mar 24, 20235 min

Ep 827It is Well: Ep. 3 Don’t Be a Rich Young Ruler

Join host Carissa Nisly in an exploration of the story of the rich young ruler. Come to realize how imperfect we are in comparison to Christ Jesus who died for our sins.

Mar 23, 20234 min

Ep 881Collegian Week in Review: March 23, 2023

This week on the Collegian Week in Review, hosts Maddy Welsh and Lauren Scott talk to Jillian Parks about her experience with the new movie "Cocaine Bear" and Maddy talks to Lauren about the recent decision made about a Hillsdale historical site. Then, they speak to Jane Kitchen about Radio Free Hillsdale's recent success at the Michigan Association of Broadcasters Awards, and finally they speak to Michael Bachman about a Hillsdale student's trip to the United Nations over this past spring break.

Mar 23, 202322 min

Ep 826Footnotes in the Conversation: Locke's Legacy

On this episode, Nate gives a brief footnote to one of the Greats from Enlightenment philosophy: John Locke. With the context of Locke's historic context and professional life, Nate briefly covers the big pieces of Locke's epistemology and political thought.

Mar 23, 20235 min

Ep 818Grammar Minute: Weird & Wild English, Part II

Have you ever used one of the words Shakespeare invented? Find out on this episode of Grammar Minute!

Mar 23, 20231 min

Ep 825Outside Source Football: Drafting O-Lineman and Signing Free Agents

This week Evan Mick discusses his top 12 offensive lineman in the 2023 NFL draft as well as going through many of the important free agent signings.

Mar 23, 202343 min

Ep 824Elephants in the Room: Donald Trump to be Arrested After Sabotaging Left-Wing Bank

Joe and Kendale are joined once again by George Accola. The three discuss the run on Silicon Valley Bank and Donald Trump's possible arrest.

Mar 23, 202322 min

Ep 823Letter of the Law: What Not to Eat in California

This week on Letter of the Law, host Megan Pidcock discusses a California law that forbids frogs who die during frog-jumping competition from being eaten.

Mar 22, 20232 min

Ep 904Fact of Life: A Journey of Lessons

Join them on their journey as Chloe Noller and Mattingly Watson recap the important lessons they have been learning recently through the re-telling of their story of a hike they took over Spring Break.

Mar 22, 202345 min