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This week, hosts Maddy Welsh and Lauren Scott first talk about a recent criminal case in Hillsdale and this week's Collegian opinions page, then they talk to Olivia Pero about the recent death of a retired Hillsdale professor of math and computer science as well as Charger sports, and finally, they talk to Jillian Parks about a profile she did on a Hillsdale music professor.

Angels appear to people. Opinions do not. So don't use this one common phrase in your academic essay, under peril of your professor's red pen!

Paul Harvey was an American radio broadcaster for ABC News Radio. In this episode we will hear the voice of Harvey read a few of his most famous radio segments.

Should Christians duck their heads and “submit” to authority? Is that the same as apathy? Who is our ultimate authority? Answer these questions and more with Chloe Noller and Mattingly Watson on today's episode of the Fact of Life podcast.

Joe and Kendale are joined by fellow Hillsdale college student, George Accola. The trio discuss the Chinese spy balloon fiasco, Biden's State of the Union address, and Ilhan Omar's removal from her committee.

Did ABC News really mean to call the world's largest airplane a "monstrous evil?" I don't know, but after listening to this episode of Grammar Minute, you might be able to guess!

In January, the House passed the Born-Alive Survivors Protection Act. Take a listen to find out what the bill would do and the opposition it faces.

This week we talk about another piece of semi-depressing but highly educational subject matter: Medicare and Medicaid. Tune in to hear Jillian's stolen memory device for remembering the difference between the programs, Garrett talk about Canada, and discussion about this long-standing, nuanced issue.

Consider from the biblical perspective of mercy Anne Hathaway's comments on abortion.

Rep. Andrew Fink joins Josh Barker to discuss the controversy over committee assignment, Governor Whitmer's agenda outlined in the State of the State, and recent legislation in the State House.

This week, Micah Hart discusses the Beatles' first trip to the states.

This week, Micah Hart discusses the Rep. Santos drama, Michigan Republican chaos, a denouncement of socialism in the House of Representatives, among other things.

Join tour guide Abigail in Israel as we continue our exciting adventure in Tel Dan. We'll head to the spot where the Tel Dan Stele was found. It's a significant slab of stone with an Aramaic inscription that mentions the "House of David," thus providing the only extra-biblical evidence for King David from the Bible. We'll also make a brief stop at Baniass (or Caesarea Philippi), a nearby site, where a cult worshiping the god Pan developed. We'll note the significance of Jesus bringing His disciples to this spot to discuss the "gates of hell." A close investigation will prove that there's more there than meets the eye.Make sure to tune back in next time as we head to Tel Hazor and meet a special guest.

This week, hosts Maddy Welsh and Lauren Scott talk to Christian Peck-Dimit about Chargers men's basketball, Michaela Estruth about her recent visit to Frankenmuth, Michael Bachman about a study conducted by the Applied Math Club about Hillsdale students' degrees of separation, and then Maddy will discuss some of today's headlines.

In their first episode of the new year, Joe and Kendale catch up on the news of Kevin McCarthy's run for Speaker of the House, and discuss new details on the classified documents scandal. They finish the episode by discussing Nikki Haley's possible candidacy for President in 2024.

Are professional athletes the next political activists? Why are our favorite sports arenas turning into a political battle ground? On this week’s episode of Fact of Life, Chloe Noller and Mattie Grace Watson discuss the increasingly politicized nature of sports and why we should be doing everything in our power to stop this progression.

Paul Harvey was an American radio broadcaster for ABC News Radio. He is most well known for his "rest of the story" segments, which we will be focusing on in this episode.

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.”