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This week, Micah Hart talks about Sputnik 1 and the start of the Space Race.

When Edith Cavell faced a German firing squad on Oct. 12, 1915 she didn’t intend to become a martyr for the allied cause, she thought she had been sentenced justly. Propaganda decided otherwise, and Cavell’s name quickly became justification for total warfare on the Western front of World War I.

Is every day a noun? Or an adverb? Or an adjective? Or would that be "everyday?" Find out on this episode of Grammar Minute!

This week Jillian and Garrett discuss Italy's first female prime minister, Giorgia Meloni and the allegations that she is a fascist. Tune in to hear whether or not that's true, Garrett asking Jillian to do an Italian accent, and Jillian refusing. Repeatedly.

In this episode, Truman takes a look at the action from Week 4 in the NFL, gives updated power rankings, and some game picks!

Joe and Kendale are joined by fellow Hillsdale student, Gabe Gainar. They discuss Vice President Harris' recent DMZ gaf, Hillsdale's recent theatrical production, and updates on the conflict in Ukraine.

In this episode of Who Dat?, Matt and Josiah answer the question: who's Billy Joel? One of the most famous musicians of our time, known for a variety of songs and genres, it's easy to forget that there's a man behind the myth. Listen to hear William Martin Joel's humble beginnings and eventual rise to prominence as a pioneer of the modern musical world.

On this episode of Take Note, Matt and Josiah tackle one of the greatest tracks to come from our generation: Leave the Door Open by Silk Sonic. Matt takes note on the musical techniques used in the song to subtly take our breath away, and Josiah tells us all about the jaw-dropping awards this song and its album have received. The pair discuss how the music hit them differently, and how each of the two musicians within Silk Sonic have impacted the music world.

This dazzling young woman pulled off a magnificent jewelry heist just before the French Revolution—and blamed Marie Antionette for her crimes.

In this episode we get to know our host, Lulu Celecia. We learn why Lulu is starting this show and why she is interested in this topic. Listen to learn more about Classical Roots and Lulu.

On this week's episode of the Collegian Week In Review, host Maddy Welsh talks to Ally Hall about the Russian CCA poster, Jillian Parks about what modesty means, Thomas McKenna about the recent Jewish celebration on campus and his interview with this fall's Pulliam Fellow, and Jane Kitchen on the new 1776 curriculum.

The Great Gatsby has sold 25 million copies worldwide and sells 500, 000 copies annually. The book has been made into three movies and produced for the theatre. It is considered the Greatest American Novel ever written. Yet, the story of how The Great Gatsby was written has not been told except as embedded chapters of much larger biographies. This story is one of heartbreak, infidelity, struggle, alcoholism, financial hardship, and one man’s perseverance to be faithful to the raw diamond of his talent in circumstances that would have crushed others. William Hazelgrove has a masters in history and is the National best-selling author of ten novels and twelve narrative nonfiction books. http://www.williamhazelgrove.com

Rep. Andrew Fink joins Josh Barker of Radio Free Hillsdale to discuss the latest news in state politics: the recent election bill compromise with Gov. Whitmer, a controversial supplemental appropriations bill, economic development policy, and creating a healthy state economy.

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A biblical response to the Ms. Magazine article advocating for increased sex education and inclusion of LGBTQIA+ material

This week, Micah Hart talks about the first televised presidential debate.

This week, Micah Hart discuses government spending, Hurricane Ian, the baby formula shortage, and more.

On October 6, 1866, two of the Reno brothers, famed Indiana outlaws, perpetrated the first-ever moving train robbery. They quickly became the stuff of legends - the type of thing we sing about around campfires in the summer. The legends of the West are part of the story the American people have told about themselves - and they have a lasting impact on the people we become.

This week Jillian and Garrett venture into the world of tabletop games! Tune in to hear about all the kind of rules, all the kind of parameters, and the scandal that the game caused in the 70s.

In this episode, Michaela explores the contradictions of some of the core arguments of second wave feminism.

In this episode, Truman takes a look at the action from Week 3 in the NFL, gives updated power rankings, and some game picks!

On the pilot episode of Elephants in the Room, hosts Joe and Kendale discuss Florida Governor Ron DeSantis’ pending lawsuit, Hillsdale’s homecoming week, Italy’s new far-right Prime Minister, and future plans for the show.

You were being chased by an alligator ... but you didn't know that important piece of information until you got to the end of the sentence. That's what happens when you use the passive voice. Learn how to identify and avoid it in this episode of Grammar Minute!

This brother and sister worked together as astronomers and discovered thousands of stellar objects--including a planet.

William Friedman helped decipher enemy codes in both world wars. He is recognized for his work in establishing codebreaking as a revolutionary science.

Author and investigative journalist Isabel Vincent joins WRFH to discuss her new book, An Overture of Hope.

Josh Barker of Radio Free Hillsdale walks through some of the bipartisan reforms proposed in HR 8152, the American Data Privacy and Protection Act.

On September 26, 1905, Einstein published the third of his Annus Mirabilis papers, positing the theory of special relativity. This groundbreaking theory was the product of the hypothetical question posed by an active imagination: what would happen if Einstein and his mirror were traveling at almost the speed of light?

On this episode of Take Note, hosts Matt and Josiah, joined by John Schaefer, take notes on classical music, its different styles, and what makes it all so special. Listening to Bach's Prelude in G Major and Clair de Lune, Schaefer guides them through how each piece uses its instruments and arrangement to resonate with the listener. With a small digression into the philosophy of music, these three explore the power and freedom classical music has that other genres may not.

In this episode, hosts Maddy Welsh and Lauren Scott talk to Logan Washburn about this week's city news, Carly Moran about "localvores" and eating locally, and Emily Swartz about Hillsdale mayor Adam Stockford's recent wrestling match. Finally, Maddy talks to Lauren about recent hires in the Hillsdale Academy.

Conner Bolanos returns to History Shouldn't Be A Mystery, starting off the season by discussing the life and history of Otto von Bismark, his rise to power, and the implications of the effect he had on Germany as a nation.

Again tackling heavier subject matter, Jillian and Garrett talk about the MSU scandals from 2018 up until now. Tune in to hear a bunch of background information on the subject, social media's consensus on the presidents' (past and present) personalities, and some background cackling from the room next door.

Listen to hear stories about Tennyson's childhood and a recitation of one of his poems, "In Memoriam"

Michigan State Senator and Senate Majority Leader Mike Shirkey joins WRFH.

In this episode of the Book Broadcast, host Alexa Robbins and philosophy major Andrew Davidson briefly share memories about their time in Hillsdale's WHIP before diving into a discussion on an early work of Dostoevsky - Notes from the Underground. These two take a look at the historic context and personal drives which inspired this work, and how it built a foundation for Dostoevsky's writing career and philosophy.

In this episode, Truman takes a look at the action from Week 2 in the NFL, gives updated power rankings, and some game picks!

Are you funnier than your friend? Or should you claim to be "more funny?" Find out in this episode of Grammar Minute!

A speedrun of the career of twelve-time Grammy winning artist Bruno Mars.

This American Catholic priest's charity work helped propel war-torn South Korea out of dire poverty.

Josh Barker of Radio Free Hillsdale walks through 3 Republican proposals to deal with the student loan crisis: Sen. Hawley's Skin in the Game Act, Sen. Rubio's LOAN Act, and Sen. Grassley's Know Before Your Owe Federal Student Loan Act.

Responding to the Ms. Magazine article which attacks the Dobbs case as oppressive and cruel. This reaffirms Erin Hawley's standpoint on Dobbs' positive influence on America.

Our culture slams women with lies of “strength and success” while rejecting the beautiful design of male and female. Biblical femininity is beautiful, strong, and dignified, and worthy of praise. This show responds to cultural arguments with truth while depicting the beauty of womanhood.

In this episode, Matt and Josiah take notes on new trends that have emerged in the music industry as a result of short form entertainment platforms like Musical.ly and Tik Tok. They discuss the potentially positives and negatives of making a song to get a 12 second clip viral, older songs' fortunate revivals, and whether these small sound bites can even be called art.

Micah Hart of Radio Free Hillsdale interviews Dr. Marion Mass, a Philadelphia-area pediatrician and co-founder of Practicing Physicians of America. Dr. Mass discusses the baby formula shortage, contending that "The FDA’s response has been bureaucratic, timid and slow. In a time of crisis, it should have been an easy call to grant Emergency Use Authorization to formulas approved abroad without another onerous and drawn-out process."

Rep. Andrew Fink joins Josh Barker to discuss the controversy over budget earmarks, Gov. Whitmer's mobility plan, and abortion and contraception.

In this episode, Micah Hart talks to Mercedes Schlapp about the Biden administration, the upcoming midterms, and her work in politics.

This week, Micah Hart discusses the Mayflower voyage.

On this week's episode of the Collegian Week In Review, hosts Maddy Welsh and Lauren Scott discuss this week's city news with Logan Washburn, VMA red carpet fashion with Megan Schultz, and the recent admission's hire with Jane Kitchen. Finally, Maddy talks to Lauren about why Hillsdale alumna Elizebeth Smith Friedman should be the next statue on the Liberty Walk.

Garrett and Jillian hit the ground running with their first episode back on the Royal Family. Tune in to hear about Queen Elizabeth II's history, social media's deep hatred of now King Charles, and their strange connection to Dracula and Osama Bin Laden??

In this episode, Truman discusses a few crazy games from Week 1, gives his Power Rankings, and gives some game picks for Week 2.