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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.

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.

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/.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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?

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

Bella is on aux this week and brought "Follow My Girl" to the table. We chat about the atmospheric vibe of Amber Mary Bain's music and about her strange underground popularity.

Join Patrick and George as they dissect this week's unemployment news, discuss the consequences of higher interest rates, and differentiate between the Dow Jones, S&P 500, and Nasdaq composite.

Letter of the Law is a show which goes over weird and wacky laws that are still on the books today. On this week’s episode, host Megan Pidcock discusses an ordinance in Southington, Connecticut that bans silly string and smoke bombs from public property and events.

On this week's episode of the Collegian Week in Review, hosts Maddy Welsh and Lauren Scott first talk to Jillian Parks about student off-campus decisions the College recently made, Thomas McKenna about how a teen firefighter saved a driver from a creek and a bill about introducing wolves back into the Lower Peninsula, Christian Peck-Dimit discusses Chargers mens' basketball, and finally, Maddy talks to Lauren about the power outage that swept across Hillsdale County.

WRFH's Abigail Snyder interviews Laura Beltz, Director of Policy Reform at the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression (FIRE), to discuss speech codes on college campuses. Laura addresses the history of these unconstitutional codes and significant court cases that have challenged them, and she also shares more about what FIRE is doing to protect the right to free speech on campuses.

Gavin is on aux this week and revisited “Sunflower” by Vampire Weekend and Steve Lacy. We chat about some of the recent problems at Lacy’s live shows and concert etiquette.

Joe and Kendale are joined by Hillsdale student, Charlie Babbo. The trio discuss the results of the Chicago mayoral election, the "revelation" of the origins of the Coronavirus, and Mike Pence's recent Hillsdale visit and his future as a political force in American politics.

On March 5, 1963, Wham-O finally obtained a patent on their product, the Hoola Hoop. But not before it had been one of the first products to go “viral” internationally. This is the story of how more than 40 million Hoola Hoops entertained the globe.

Now that I know my identity, what’s my purpose? Do I have a purpose in life? How do I know I have the right purpose? Part two of this three-part series digs deeper on questions every person asks themselves. Join Chloe Noller and Mattie Grace Watson as they discuss this week’s topic on Fact of Life.

St. Joan of Arc was a 15th century French soldier and martyr who led France to many victories during the 100 years war. She is the patron saint of France and soldiers, and her feast day is celebrated on May 30th.

Abraham Lincoln is known for being the president who freed the slaves in America. But he was also a man who went through deep struggles and depression. Despite the hardships, he managed to live a successful life.

WRFH's Scot Bertram talks with Victor Joecks, a Hillsdale College alumnus and now a columnist at the Las Vegas Review-Journal, about his path to journalism and what he does at the Las Vegas Review-Journal.

Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) wants to give workers another organization alternative than unions: Employee Involvement Organizations (EIOs). Along with Rep. Jim Banks, Rubio has introduced the TEAM Act to accomplish this goal, but some think EIOs could actually workers in the long-run. Find out what the bill would do and why there's opposition on this week's episode of The Policy Corner.

Every individual has unique qualities, but our culture has become so fixated on equity and a proper image that the qualities are overlooked for a better snap-shot picture.