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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

Ep 821Hillsdale Interviews: Kevin Wilson

Josh Barker talks with geologist Kevin Wilson about his recent donation of hundreds of fossils to Hillsdale College’s D.M. Fisk Museum of Natural History, his career in both oil and academia, and more. For more information about the Fisk Museum, please visit: www.hillsdale.edu/about/facilities/fisk-museum/.

Mar 21, 202320 min

Ep 817Grammar Minute: Weird & Wild English, Part I

You might see an entry for "dord" in an old dictionary, but you've probably never heard anyone talk about their favorite "dord." So how did it end up in print? Find out on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

Mar 21, 20231 min

Ep 820Rep. Andrew Fink: March 20, 2023

Rep. Andrew Fink joins Radio Free Hillsdale's Josh Barker to discuss changes to Michigan civil rights law, CRT in teacher trainings, and an update on House Bill 4001.

Mar 21, 202330 min

Ep 819The Policy Corner: 32 Hour Work Week

Josh Barker looks at a proposal in Congress to gradually set a 32 hour workweek. Find out what its supporters say and why there might be some drawbacks.

Mar 20, 20235 min

Ep 815Wall Street Weekly: The Meme Stocks

Even though Patrick and George are on spring break, their show is not! Join them this week as they simplify the Gamestop and AMC short squeeze of 2021. You wouldn't want to miss this.

Mar 17, 202322 min

Ep 789The Policy Corner: Social Security Solvency

In the midst of conflicting reports about the state of Social Security, what is the truth? Josh Barker breaks down the facts about how social security operates and a proposal to setup a commission to investigate further.

Mar 13, 20235 min

Ep 816Outside Source Football: Combines and Drafts

Evan Mick and Ty Ruddy go through their the top 10 TEs in the 2023 NFL Draft as well as ranking their bottom 5 teams. They also discuss what the bears should do with the number one overall pick as well as some highlights from the NFL combine.

Mar 11, 202343 min

Ep 813Garrit Aissen: Early Chargers Football Preview

Hillsdale Chargers quasterback Garrit Aissen joins WRFH's Evan Mick for an early preview of the 2023-24 season.

Mar 10, 20234 min

Ep 812State Sen. Joe Bellino: March 10, 2023

Michigan State Sen. Joe Bellino talks with WRFH's Micah Hart about Right To Work repeal and legislation regarding abortion and gun laws in the state. From 03/10/23.

Mar 10, 202321 min

Ep 814Wall Street Weekly: The ARK That Couldn't Withstand the Flood

Join Patrick and George as they discuss the rise of the modern retail investor and the dramatic fall of Cathie Wood's ARK Innovation ETF.

Mar 10, 202321 min

Ep 811Encounters and Light: Paintings by Sam Knecht

Encounters and Light: Paintings by Sam KnechtFebruary 15 – May 30, 2023The Ella Sharp Museum is proud to host a new solo exhibition of landscapes and portraits by Michigan artist Sam Knecht.Knecht is Emeritus Professor of Art, Hillsdale College, teaching 1973-2020. Additionally, he is a Signature Member of the Portrait Society of America and the Michigan Watercolor Society.His landscapes are plein air and studio creations, all in a naturalistic style. Portrait selections are non-commissioned depicting unique individuals who inspired creative interpretation.

Mar 10, 202322 min

Ep 810Elephants in the Room: Trump-Train Derails On-route to CPAC Carrying Woody Harrelson and the Qanon Shaman

Joe and Kendale are joined once again by Paul Marchitti. The three discuss Woody Harrelson's anti-vax SNL monologue, a second Ohio train derailment, CPAC, and the January 6th tapes.

Mar 10, 202322 min

Ep 822Collegian Week in Review: March 9th, 2023

This week on the Collegian Week in Review, hosts Maddy Welsh and Lauren Scott will be talking to Ty Ruddy about CCA IV on Big Pharma, Kate Cavanaugh about why Hillsdale classrooms should be more beautiful, and then Maddy will be talking to Lauren about a music fraternity on campus splitting from nationals.

Mar 9, 202322 min

Ep 799Grammar Minute: Pontifications on Semicolons

Most people don't spend their time ruminating about semicolons, but luckily for you, I did. Hear what I've discovered on this episode of Grammar Minute!

Mar 9, 20231 min

Ep 809Fact of Life: What now?

I know who I am… I know what my purpose is. Now what? This final segment closes out the three-part identity series that tackles the three questions everybody asks themselves. Dive into this question with Fact of Life co-hosts, Chloe Noller and Mattingly Watson.

Mar 9, 202341 min

Ep 807Soldiers of Christ: Sts. Perpetua and Felicity

Saints Perpetua and Felicity were 3rd century North African martyrs whose personal written accounts have inpsired many Christians. They are the patrons of mothers, ranchers, and butchers and their feast day is typically celebrated on March 7th.

Mar 9, 20234 min

Ep 806It is Well: Ep. 2 Good Enough?

Join Carissa Nisly in a discussion considering if Christians can check boxes to get into Heaven. Learn how Jesus’s death and resurrection provide resting assurance in our faith.

Mar 9, 20234 min

Ep 857Great Men Back Then: Ray Bradbury

Ray Bradbury is the author of Fahrenheit 451. The themes in his book embody many things happening in American society today, emphasizing the importance of books and education.

Mar 8, 202322 min

Ep 805Hillsdale Basketball Preview: Noah Applegate

Mar 8, 20231 min

Ep 804The Hillsdale Interview: Brittany Baldwin

Mattie Grace Watson of WRFH interviews Hillsdale alumnus Brittany Baldwin. Baldwin is formerly a speechwriter for U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz and President Donald Trump. She now owns her own consulting firm.

Mar 8, 202324 min

Ep 803Letter of the Law: Washington Says Don't Mess with Bigfoot

This week on Letter of the Law, host Megan Pidcock discusses an ordinance in Skamania, Washington in the United States that bans the hunting of Bigfoot.

Mar 7, 20232 min

Ep 798Grammar Minute: You May, and You Might

You may skip class. You might skip class. Do those mean the same thing? Find out on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

Mar 7, 20231 min

Ep 797The Social Mediators: Taylor Swift Crash Course

This week we discuss Taylor Swift since the cancellation of her Lover Fest including all of the projects, lore, and conspiracy theories that have burgeoned and circulated in recent years. Tune in to hear Jillian exercise her extensive encyclopedia of Swiftie knowledge and Garrett go on four tangents to avoid the matters at hand.

Mar 7, 202321 min

Ep 796Interview: Dr. Michael P. Foley on "Dining with the Saints"

WRFH's Chloe Noller interviews Baylor University professor Dr. Michael P. Foley on his new book, Dining with the Saints: The Sinner's Guide to a Righteous Feast.

Mar 7, 202310 min

Ep 744The Policy Corner: Blind Trusts for Congress

After reports about potential insider trading by members of Congress, a bipartisan coalition is working to prevent members of Congress from directly owning or making stock trades, but instead put their investment assets in a blind trust during their tenure. Josh Barker explains more on this week's episode of The Policy Corner.

Mar 6, 20235 min

Ep 790Rep. Andrew Fink: March 6, 2023

Legislation impacting gun rights, LGBT anti-discrimination, and abortion are all being discussed up in Lansing. Josh Barker of Radio Free Hillsdale discusses all of these issues with Rep. Fink.

Mar 6, 202324 min

Ep 784The Virtual Voyage: A Journey to Jesus’ City: Capernaum (Part 2)

Join tour guide Abigail in Israel as we visit Capernaum, a city on the Sea of Galilee that was the base for Jesus’s adult ministry in the Galilee. We’ll stop at the reconstructed synagogue while also trying to locate the earlier synagogue Jesus would have taught at. Plus, we’ll visit Peter’s house.You also won’t want to miss the answer to an interesting question: why can’t we tell 1st-century synagogue remains apart from the remains of any other building?

Mar 5, 202324 min

Ep 788It is Well: Ep. 1 The “Good News”

Join host Carissa Nisly as she tells a story of the Greek word Euangelion. Begin to explore what the Gospel truly means and how it can impact our daily lives.

Mar 4, 20234 min

Ep 787Footnotes in the Conversation: Ayn Rand's Rundown

On this episode, Nate Privitt gives a footnote on the chaotic and influential life of Russian thinker Ayn Rand. He summarizes her life in poverty in Russia under the Bolsheviks, her move to the U.S., and her political activism. He gives a brief survey on what made her ideas and literature so influential to the modern world.

Mar 4, 20235 min

Ep 786Interview: Dr. Louis Newman on "Thinking Critically in College"

WRFH's Abigail Snyder interviews Dr. Louis Newman, author of Thinking Critically in College: The Essential Handbook for Student Success, available March 7, 2023.Dr. Newman shares about his background, his inspiration for writing the book, and some of his thoughts on the value of education and best ways to learn.

Mar 4, 202321 min

Ep 785Outside Source Football: Edges and QBs

This week Ty Ruddy and Evan Mick rank their top 10 edge rushers, as well as their top 5 quarterbacks in the 2023 NFL draft. They also rank their top 15 quarterbacks going into the 2023 NFL season.

Mar 4, 202343 min

Ep 795This Week in History: Dangers of Dachau

This week, Micah Hart discusses what happened at Dachau (the first Nazi concentration camp).

Mar 4, 20232 min

Ep 794Hart on the Hill: To Act or Not to Act

This week, Micah Hart talks about a new piece of legislation in Florida about political parties, East Palestine, Hunter Biden, and Rep. Santos.

Mar 4, 202322 min