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St. Brigid was a 5th century Irish saint who generously gave her possessions to the poor and founded several convents. She is the patron saint of babies, dairy workers, farmers, Ireland, poets, and nuns, and her feast day is celebrated on February 1st.

This week Jillian and Garrett discuss the national debt, and the mood of the episode expectedly dips after Jillian realizes how hopeless it all looks. Tune in to hear the gems of optimism throughout the episode including Garrett's trip to Frankenmuth, Jillian's analogy between Garrett and Gaston, and Garrett's fun comparison between the debt and otters.

Planning for retirement? The December Omnibus Bill made some changes that might benefit you. Take a listen to find out what some of them are.

This episode returns to Scripture and studies the first woman of the Bible. Look at the unique qualities of women and the value the Bible has for them.

Join tour guide Abigail for an exciting adventure in Tel Dan, often considered to be the northern border of Israel. We'll explore the history of Dan, enjoy a beautiful walk through nature, and see the alternate temple Rehoboam erected at Dan in disobedience to God. But the highlight of the tour is a stop at Abraham's gate—a 4000-year-old gate (also containing the oldest arch in the world) that Abraham himself would have gone through when trying to rescue Lot. You won't want to miss it!And make sure to come back next time where we'll see the Tel Dan Stele, which is perhaps the only extra-biblical archeological reference to King David from the Bible.

On This Week in History, Micah Hart talks about the Columbia space shuttle tragedy.

This week, Micah Hart talks about the Speaker of the House Race, the George Santos scandal, the Biden and Pence documents, and so much more.

In this first episode, host Nate Privitt highlights one of the 19th century's most prominent philosopher: Friedrich Nietzsche. Explaining his roots in Lutheran ministry that ultimate led to his steadfast atheism, Nate informs the audience what made Nietzsche's work so important to later writers and why he matters in today's world.

This week, hosts Maddy Welsh and Lauren Scott talk to Jacob Beckwith about the recent trip to Washington, D.C. to attend the March for Life and Jillian Parks about a pair of siblings who play hockey together. Then, Maddy will talk to Lauren about opinions in this week's paper and Lauren will ask Maddy about an obituary she wrote for a notable Hillsdale donor.

Is that ... twice per week or once every other week? Find out (or not) on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

Friedman was a codebreaker in both world wars and got her start at Hillsdale College. Her education at Hillsdale was crucial for her success as a codebreaker.

5…4…3…2…1! Can you name the top 5 newsworthy events of 2022? This week’s segment of Fact of Life featuring Chloe Noller and Mattie Grace Watson gives you the play-by-play you’ve all been waiting for. What major events will 2023 bring us?

This French explorer and polyglot, later called the "Father of Egyptology", was the first to fully translate ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs.

St. Cecilia boldly lived her Christian faith at a time of great persecution, leading thousands to Christ and dying a martyr at the hands of the Roman emperor. She is the patron saint of music and one of the first incorruptible saints.

Not a fan of the logic in the title? Me neither. The proper response is "Well, that begs the question!" - a phrase you may have been misusing. Find out on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

This week we look into the New York congressman, George Santos and his shocking yet entertaining lies. Tune in to unpack what those lies actually consist of, some updates on Jillian and Garrett's winter breaks, and general politician lore.

Josh Barker of Radio Free Hillsdale talks with Michigan State Rep. Andrew Fink (R-35) about the latest in Michigan politics and the state legislature. Right-to-work, Chinese-affiliated battery plants, and potential tax cuts are all part of the conversation.

Josh Barker of Radio Free Hillsdale discusses the Omnibus Bill which passed Congress in December 2022 and some of the headline provisions and purpose of the bill.

A comparison of the competing views on abortion, specifically the continual fight on both sides: a look at the sanctity of life both in the Bible and in our nation's founding principles.

Welcome back from winter break! On today's episode of the Collegian Week In Review, host Maddy Welsh talks to fellow host Lauren Scott about her opinion pieces on the first half-issue of the Collegian of 2023, Lauren then talks to Michaela Estruth about the nominations for awards the WRFH Studio received from the International Broadcast System, and finally Maddy points goes through other notable stories as seen in the Collegian. Hosts are Maddy Welsh, news editor of the Collegian, and Lauren Scott, assistant opinions editor of the Collegian. Produced and edited by Megan Pidcock.

Chris Buskirk joins WRFH to discuss his new book, America and the Art of the Possible: Restoring National Vitality in an Age of Decay. From 01/13/23.

Radio Free Hillsdale's Abigail Snyder interviews Holly DeJong of Alliance Defending Freedom, the world's largest legal organization protecting fundamental and God-given freedoms for all. Following her graduation from Calvin College (now Calvin University) in 2016, Holly worked for PBS before transitioning to her current role as ADF's social media manager. Holly shares her life story, what her current role at ADF entails, and provides advice for young people desiring to follow God and His will for their lives.

On this episode of Take Note, Matt and Josiah take notes on the melancholic music of Adele. With a small aside on their favorite word of the day, these two take a brief look at Adele's history, why she writes so much sad music, and the power of her voice. In listening to two different more obscure pieces of her music, Matt and Josiah figure out what makes Adele such a strong yet sad singer.

This week, Micah Hart discuses the 2000 presidential election.

This episode, Micah Hart discusses the abhorrent Kanye interview, the Trump truth social post, and Nancy Pelosi's future in Democratic leadership.

Joe and Kendale are joined by Hillsdale college student, Paul Marchitti. The trio discuss developments in California's slavery reparation plans, the newly released "Twitter Files," and potentially end their career in broadcasting by talking about Kanye's newest anti-sematic remarks.

Radio Free Hillsdale's Garrett Goolsby interviews Stella Morabito on her new book, "The Weaponization of Loneliness: How Tyrants Stoke Our Fear of Isolation to Silence, Divide, and Conquer." Stella has been a senior contributor to The Federalist since 2014 and served for a decade as an analyst at the Central Intelligence Agency. Her new book explains how dictators—from the French Revolution to the Communist Party of China to today’s globalists—aim to atomize us in order to control us.

Men's Basketball: Hillsdale vs. Trevecca Nazarene, 12/03/22 Julius Graber and Garrit Aissen on the call for WRFH

Women's Basketball: Hillsdale vs. Trevecca Nazarene, 12/03/22 Matt Byrne and Bella Dix on the call for WRFH

Judson Van Deventer is a former Hillsdale College student who wrote the worldwide-famous hymn, "I Surrender All."

Will Carleton is the most famous graduate of Hillsdale College known for his poetry.

This week we discuss the controversy surrounding the World Cup in Qatar for our final episode of the year! Tune in to learn about the mechanics and corruption behind picking a host country and Jillian saying she “doesn't get it” over and over.

On December 9, 1990, Lech Walesa was elected president of the new government of Poland which replaced the collapsing Soviet Union. His election was the culmination of a long policy of Polish revolution which focused not on parties, mass movements, or even personalities, but on the individual. As Vaclav Havel said: “simply straighten your backbone and live in greater dignity as an individual.”

Our hosts Josiah and Matt take the listener through a journey of the '70s' classic band ABBA. They discuss ABBA's legacy from their songs, the movie Mamma Mia!, and a new resurgence on Tik Tok. In listening to "I Do, I Do, I Do, I Do, I Do" and "Gimme! Gimme! Gimme! (A Man After Midnight)," the pair give a brief history and explanation of what made (and makes) ABBA so great.

Should teachers be allowed to possess guns on campus? Is it time to harden school campuses? Was the 2nd amendment even intended for regular citizens or was it just the “militia?” Answer these tough questions with college freshmen Chloe Noller and Mattie Grace Watson on today's segment of Fact of Life.

In this episode, Truman goes through some of the action from last week in the NFL, and gives power rankings and game picks!

It's also not unlikely that you didn't spot the grammar error in the title. Find out what it is in this latest episode of Grammar Minute!

Joe and Kendale are joined by Hillsdale College Student, Paul Joshua Bustamante. The three talk about Disney's most recent Woke box-office flop, the protests against China's "Zero Covid" policy, and finally, Kanye West's 2024 presidential campaign.

Jillian Parks of Radio Free Hillsdale interviews Kathryn Wales and Hillsdale Academy students concerning their upcoming presentation of “The Crucible” by Arthur Miller. Hillsdale Academy will perform this play on December 1 and 3, 2022 at the Dawn Theater in downtown Hillsdale.

Josh Barker breaks down HR 8404, the Respect for Marriage Act, as the Senate is likely to vote on the legislation in the coming weeks.

Men's Basketball: Hillsdale vs. Northern Michigan Julius Graber & Garrit Aissen on the call for WRFH

Moby Dick is a fantastic story of a half-crazed captain and a whale with a vendetta - so fantastical that it would have to be based on reality. And it was. On November 20, 1820 the whaling ship the Essex was sunk more than a thousand miles off the coast of South America by a large sperm whale. The harrowing tale of survival inspired Herman Melville to put pen to paper and produce a great American classic.

This week, Micah Hart discuses the assassination of John F Kennedy.

This week, Micah Hart discusses the midterms and 2024 candidate possibilities.

Women's Basketball: Hillsdale vs. Purdue Northwest, 11/18/22 Garrit Aissen and Evan Mick on the call for WRFH

This week we talk about superfoods! Are they real? Are they a conspiracy? Does Jillian have to eat them?? Tune in to hear about avocados, blueberries, hemp seeds, and Garrett's earnest attempts to convince Jillian to eat some vegetables.

On this week's episode of Defense Now, Conner Bolanos discusses NATO and the role that the United States should play in it.

In this episode, Truman goes through some of the action from last week in the NFL, and gives power rankings and game picks!

If my friend and I both own something, is it "Lauren and friend's item" or would that be "Lauren's and friend's item?" Find out on this episode of Grammar Minute!

In this week's episode, Kendale and Joe are joined by Hayden Price. They discuss the recent cryptocurrency scandal involving FTX and the disappointing results of last weeks midterms.