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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.

Dubbed the “Angel of the Battlefield,” this Civil War nurse not only spent almost two decades working to persuade U.S. presidents to ratify the Geneva convention, but also established the Red Cross in America.

Junior Cole Shanks joins Undergraduate Program Coordinator Mary Greco in the studio to discuss Cole's experiences on the Washington-Hillsdale Internship Program. For the fall 2022 semester, Cole is interning at Atlas Network.

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Junior Cole Shanks joins Undergraduate Program Coordinator Mary Greco in the studio to discuss Cole's experiences on the Washington-Hillsdale Internship Program. For the fall 2022 semester, Cole is interning at Atlas Network.

Junior Olivia Hajicek joins Undergraduate Program Coordinator Mary Greco in the studio to discuss Olivia's experiences on the Washington-Hillsdale Internship Program. For the fall 2022 semester, Olivia is interning at the Claremont Institute.

Junior Meaghen McManus joins Undergraduate Program Coordinator Mary Greco in the studio to discuss Meaghen's experiences on the Washington-Hillsdale Internship Program. For the fall 2022 semester, Meaghen is interning at The Heritage Foundation.

Josh Barker talks with State Rep. Andrew Fink about the November election, the upcoming legislative session, and potential to pass legislation to keep rural hospitals from closing in the meantime.

Midterm elections are crucial for women’s dignity, according to Michelle Goodwin. This episode refutes the lie that a women’s dignity directly correlates with her access to abortion.

This week we talk about the current news, beliefs, and history behind surrounding the Church of Scientology. Tune in to hear about church's wacky origins and beliefs, some of the key celebrities funding their apparently stellar video quality, and Jillian and Garrett's assessment of whether or not they would get sucked in.

Post the November 7th election day, the fight for life seems to be taking a hit. Despite this, today's hosts, Chloe Noller and Mattie Grace Watson will cover abortion. What is abortion? What does the history of abortion tell us? Moreover, what does the current situation look like in America, post the Dobbs v. Jackson overturning of Roe V. Wade? Listen in to the discussion on today's episode 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!

You can probably recognize a run-on sentence if you see it for example this is a run on sentence. But what should you do if that's what you want to say? Uncover the dos and don'ts of correcting run-on sentences in this episode of Grammar Minute!

Live coverage of Election Night 2022 from the Searle Center on the campus of Hillsdale College. Anchored by Josh Barker and with contributions from many other Hillsdale students.

Joe and Kendale discuss the rising strife between Donald Trump and Florida Governor, Ron DeSantis. They finish the show by addressing the calls for "Pandemic Amnesty."

Josh Barker interviews Dr. Gary Wolfram, the William Simon Professor of Economics and Public Policy at Hillsdale College to discuss his city council run, inflation, and state economic policy.

Nathaniel Privitt of Radio Free Hillsdale interviews Brian Phillips, Chief Communications Officer for Texas Public Policy Foundation, to discuss the 2022 elections in Texas.

Josh Barker interviews former State Representative Eric Leutheuser to discuss Michigan ballot propositions and the 2022 midterms.

Josh Barker discusses the issue of inflation with Hillsdale Professor Gary Wolfram.

Kristina Karamo, Republican candidate for Michigan Secretary of State, joins Scot Bertram of Radio Free Hillsdale to discuss her run.

Football: Hillsdale vs. Michigan Tech, 11/05/22 Christian Peck-Dimit and Ramsey Nitzel on the call for WRFH

This week, Micah Hart dives into the upcoming midterm elections.

This week, Micah Hart discusses the fall of the Berlin Wall.

Michigan State Sen. Mike Shirkey, also Senate Majority Leader, joins WRFH for an interview.

Bridges are impressive examples of the ingenuity of engineering - until something goes wrong. On Nov. 7, 1940, the suspension bridge spanning the Tacoma Narrows collapsed after four months of being open. While nobody was injured, the event has become a textbook example of the importance of taking all factors into account.

Talk ShowThe Social MediatorsHillsdale College

In this week's episode of the Collegian Week in Review, hosts Maddy Welsh and Lauren Scott first talk to Christian Peck-Dimit about Charger football's recent win against Ashland University. Then, they talk to Tess Owen about the new dorm Hillsdale College is building on campus, Michael Bachmann about how competitive it has been for students to get off-campus housing, and Haley Strack about a drag show that recently took place at a local bar in Hillsdale. Finally, they talk to Thomas McKenna about Michigan's state senate race. The Collegian Week in Review is a radio show that interviews reporters, contributors, and people related to stories from the Collegian released that week.

On this week's episode of Defense Now, Conner Bolanos discusses the Heritage Foundation's recent assessment of the strength of the U.S. military, and gives some thoughts on the controversies surrounding it.

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

What's a writer to do when they have too many commitments? Here are some short tips on how to keep yourself motivated for a strong finish.

On this episode of Take Note, Matt and Josiah explore the fairly recent hits and musical success of Steve Lacy. Josiah tells us about Lacy's early success producing music from his phone and how he got to the fame and success he has today. After discussing his style, they end on a discussion on repetitive music and its quality in songs.

Joe and Kendale are joined once again by George Accola. They discuss the wave of art desecrations being done in the name of climate change, the massive protests breaking out in response to Brazil's election, and the strange circumstances surrounding David Depape's invasion of the Pelosi household.

Marian Tupy, Senior Fellow at the Cato Institute, joins Lily Paccassi of WRFH to discuss his new book entitled "Superabundance: The Story of Population Growth, Innovation, and Human Flourishing on an Infinitely Bountiful Planet." As the world population closes in on 8 billion, Tupy challenges the notion that the world faces an overpopulation problem that threatens humans with resource scarcity.

This ruler of Kush expelled the Roman armies from her land and prevented the Roman empire from advancing south of Egypt for centuries after her death.