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Ep 445Hit The Hay

In this episode, you will learn the history and meaning behind the saying, "hit the hay".

Jun 3, 20223 min

Ep 444Samuel Witcham Interview

Samuel Witcham Jr., former professor of military history and historical geography and author of over 40 books, discusses his newest book, The Encyclopedia of Confederate Generals.

Jun 3, 202222 min

Ep 443Total Bases: May 27, 2022

Total Bases: May 27, 2022 by Student Content

May 31, 202221 min

Ep 442Mark Hager: The Last of the 357th Infantry

Historian Mark Hager joins WRFH to discuss his new book. Hager builds on hundreds of hours of interviews with Harold Frank, sharing the intimate and heart-pounding account of Frank’s journey as a child of the Great Depression to the bloody shores of the D-Day invasion, into the bowels of Nazi Germany, and back to the U.S. where as a young man Harold would spend years resolutely dealing with the lingering effects of starvation rations while determinedly building a new life—a life always mindful of the legacy of his POW experience and his faithful service in America’s hard-fought war against Nazi aggression.

May 27, 202221 min

Ep 441Robert Sirico: The Economics of the Parables

Rev. Robert A. Sirico is a Roman Catholic priest and the president and co-founder of the Acton Institute, talks with WRFH about THE ECONOMICS OF THE PARABLES. Timeless and moral economic wisdom for life's choices and changes derived from the parables of the New Testament by famed free market advocate and Catholic priest Robert Sirico. From 05/25/21

May 25, 202222 min

Ep 440Dale Ahlquist: The Story of the Family

Dale Ahlquist joins WRFH to discuss his new book, THE STORY OF THE FAMILY This compilation of texts and quotes from the prolific G. K. Chesterton, edited by Dale Ahlquist, illustrates the glory of the family—the heritage of romance, love, marriage, parenthood, and home. It is a hymn in praise of the saucepan, the kettle, the hairbrush, the umbrella stand, what Chesterton calls "the brave old bones of life".

May 23, 202221 min

Ep 439Rep. Andrew Fink: May 23, 2022

State Rep. Andrew Finks joins WRFH to discuss tax cuts, Line 5 pipeline shutdown order, and more.

May 23, 202222 min

Ep 438Alumnus Spotlight: Pamela Bloom Foster

Pamela Bloom Foster, ‘91, vice president of Care Coordination at HonorHealth, the second largest health system in Arizona, joins WRFH as she is on campus to accept her Alumni Achievement Award.

May 20, 202216 min

Ep 437Total Bases: May 12, 2022: Red Sox & Bogaerts, Bad Teams not Breaking Through, & Mariners Bad Turn

Mark and Greg Moreno and Dylan Leebrick of Radio Free Hillsdale discuss the slow start for the Red Sox and whether it might lead them to trade Xander Bogaerts. They also discuss the continued struggles of several teams that have been out of contention for the past few years, the Mariners falling off after a good start, and much more.

May 13, 202221 min

Ep 436Titus Techera: On DIRTY HARRY's Uncelebrated Anniversary

Titus Techera, executive director of the American Cinema Foundation and cultural critic, joins WRFH to discuss the uncelebrated anniversary of the 1971 film DIRTY HARRY, the honors we owe Clint Eastwood, and the crazy ways in which we are reliving the 1970s. From 05/10/22.

May 10, 202235 min

Ep 435State Rep. Andrew Fink: May 9, 2022

State Rep. Andrew Fink (R-58) joins WRFH to discuss "abortion politics" in Michigan, budget votes in the House, and more.

May 9, 202222 min

Ep 434Jared Frederick: Fierce Valor

Jared Frederick, co-author of "Fierce Valor: The True Story of Ronald Speirs and his Band of Brothers" joins WRFH to discuss the new book.

May 9, 202222 min

Ep 433Freshman/Senior Interviews: Anna Fieser

WRFH's Ally Hall talks with graduating senior Anna Fieser about her time at Hillsdale College.

May 5, 202219 min

Ep 432Hillsdale Interview: Emiliya Smyk

Emiliya Smyk, a Ukrainian-American and sophomore music major at Hillsdale College, joins Radio Free Hillsdale's Linnea Shively to discuss the situation in Ukraine.

May 5, 202252 min

Ep 431Sen. Mike Shirkey: May 5, 2022

Sen. Mike Shirkey (R-16) joins Radio Free Hillsdale' Scot Bertram.

May 5, 202212 min

Ep 430Mostly Sports: Season 4, Episode 25 - Final Show

Ladies and Gentlemen, it has been a pleasure. As our last show, catch some of our favorite moments from college as we recap a legendary four years at Hillsdale College. Thanks for listening!

May 4, 202222 min

Ep 429A to Z, God Has Covered Me: Z: Zeal For Thy House Will Consume Me

A look at Jesus's fulfillment of Old Testament Scriptures, His signs, glory, and the response of belief.

May 1, 20225 min

Ep 428The Loft: Artificial Intelligence, Where are we Going? with Special Guest Dr. John Seiffertt

Join Nick, Will, and Josh as they discuss the mystical world of hard computer programming. Dr. John Seiffertt, recent hire for Hillsdale College joins the show to talk with the guys about Smart Robots. What is Artificial Intelligence? Should we expect to one day be serving our A.I. overlords? Can Teslas Learn to drag race? All these and more will be answered in this Final Episode of Season 5! Check out our Social Media, Links below! Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6e8LgWRZXvbh0Dgwwaj9Kx YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_lY7VKQgNfPGFtS5fBhFXA

Apr 28, 202235 min

Ep 427Rebekah Koffler: Zelensky

Rebekah Koffler, who wrote the forward for the new book "Zelensky: The Unlikely Ukrainian Hero Who Defied Putin and United the World" joins Maddy Welsh on WRFH to discuss the man and his story. From 04/27/22.

Apr 28, 202222 min

Ep 426The Social Mediators: Amber Heard and Johnny Depp

This week, on our final episode of the semester, we discuss the court cases between Johnny Depp and Amber Heard. Tune in to hear Jillian and Garrett call her Amanda seven times, Garrett pronounces 'Caribbean' wrong, and Jillian has yet another qualm with race theory infiltrating every space imaginable. Try not to weep uncontrollably over the next four months until we come back.

Apr 27, 202221 min

Ep 425Sports Story Time: The Finale

In each episode of Sports Story Time, Rachel Kookogey tells crazy stories from the annals of hockey history. On her last ever episode before graduating from Hillsdale, Rachel shares a never-before-told story — the story of how the show got started.

Apr 26, 20223 min

Ep 424Rep. Andrew Fink: April 25, 2022

Scot Bertram of Radio Free Hillsdale talks with State Rep. Andrew Fink.

Apr 26, 202222 min

Ep 423Grammar Minute: The "Enormity" of Choosing the Right Words

What does the word "enormity" really mean? And have you been using it correctly? Find out on this episode of Grammar Minute!

Apr 25, 20221 min

Ep 422Story of a Season: The 2016 Green Bay Packers

In this episode, Truman discusses his favorite team, Green Bay, and how they consistently almost achieved greatness throughout the 2010s.

Apr 25, 20224 min

Ep 421Charger Culinary Corner: Getting Excited for Summer

Linnea Shively and Theresa Carroll look forward to summer by talking about their favorite summer foods and celebrating the opening of Bon Appetit's restaurant at the John Anthony Halter Shooting Sports Center.

Apr 25, 20225 min

Ep 420Wellness Weekly: Season Finale on Jordan Peterson's Work with Dustin Flores

Rachel and Brock wrap up the season, back with Counselor Dustin Flores, to discuss the work of Hillsdale’s 2022 Commencement speaker and his insight on becoming a healthy individual.

Apr 24, 202222 min

Ep 419A to Z, God Has Covered Me: Y: You Cannot Serve God and Money

A look at the inclinations of the heart which can only be satisfied in God.

Apr 24, 20225 min

Ep 418Collegian Week in Review: April 21, 2022

In this week's recap of Volume 147, Issue 25 of the Collegian, host Maddy Welsh talks to Ben Wilson on College President Larry Arnn receiving the Edmund Burke award, Elizabeth Troutman on this year’s admission rates, and Olivia Hajicek on the retirement of Officer Todd Holtz after 32 years of service. Then, she goes through a headline run down, followed by a section on the Collegian’s satire page that ran this week, the Collision. The Collision is entirely satire. Any likeness to real people or events is entirely coincidental.

Apr 23, 202222 min

Ep 417Hillsdale Interview: Collin Barnes

Dr. Collin Barnes, Associate Professor of Psychology at Hillsdale College, talks with Garrett Goolsby about how his faith interacts with his study of psychology.

Apr 22, 202221 min

Ep 416J. Budziszewski: How and How Not to Be Happy

J. Budziszewski talks with WRFH about his lates book, HOW AND HOW NOT TO BE HAPPY In How and How Not to Be Happy, internationally renowned philosopher and happiness theorist, J. Budziszewski, draws on decades of study to dispel the myths and wishful thinking that blind people from uncovering lasting fulfillment.

Apr 22, 202222 min

Ep 415The Loft: The Indomitable Yoko Ono: Destroyer of Bands

Join Nick, Will, and Josh as they discuss birthday parties and the consequential violence that ensues. Listen to the ever-prevalent Yoko Ono and her tasteful vocals. Everyone loves the woman, even in spite of her breaking up the Beatles. Finally, they discuss the newest corporate scam. Millions of dollars promised, tens of dollars delivered. Check out our Social Media, Links below! Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6e8LgWRZXvbh0Dgwwaj9Kx YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_lY7VKQgNfPGFtS5fBhFXA

Apr 22, 202232 min

Ep 414Screening For Meaning: Marry Me(2022)

Grab some popcorn and join Cal McNellie as he discusses Marry Me and what it says about our modern culture. In this episode, Cal looks at the modern institution of marriage and the film’s commentary on the different social classes present in America today.

Apr 21, 202221 min

Ep 413On the Bright Side: The Ball's in Your Court

On this episode, Micah Hart discusses a new Covid variant, commercials coming to Netflix, and the ban of Russian and Belarusian players at Wimbledon.

Apr 20, 202220 min

Ep 412The Social Mediators: Coachella

This week we discuss the costs, outfits, history, and drama surrounding Coachella. Tune in to hear about the dumpster fire that was Revolve Fest, Garrett being an 85 year old man (shocking!), and Jillian defending the name of Taylor Swift against the chronically online. Maybe Jillian and Garrett are just bitter living in rural Michigan where it snows in April.

Apr 20, 202221 min

Ep 411The Policy Corner: Federal Marijuana Legalization

Josh Barker of Radio Free Hillsdale looks at the Marijuana Opportunity and Reinvestment and Expungement Act which seeks to legalize marijuana, place a tax on it, and use newly generated revenues to help those affected by the War on Drugs.

Apr 20, 20225 min

Ep 410Wellness Weekly: Identifying Online Addiction

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Apr 18, 202222 min

Ep 409Story of a Season: 2020 Tampa Bay Buccaneers

In this episode, Truman discusses the 2020 Bucs, who attempted to add Tom Brady to an already stacked roster to make a super team.

Apr 18, 20225 min

Ep 408Great Men Back Then: Winston Churchill

Although Winston Churchill was not a born citizen of the United States, he had a very big impact on the nation.

Apr 17, 202221 min

Ep 407Matthew Hennessey: Visible Hand

Matthew Hennessey talks with WRFH about his new book VISIBLE HAND. To most people, the word "economics" sounds like homework. In Visible Hand, Wall Street Journal op-ed editor Matthew Hennessey brings basic economic principles vividly to life in plain English, without resort to numbers, graphs, or jargon. This isn't Fed policy or the stock market. This is the essential stuff: supply and demand, incentives and tradeoffs, scarcity and innovation, work and leisure. From 04/15/22

Apr 16, 202222 min

Ep 406Collegian Week in Review: April 14, 2022

In this week's recap of Volume 147, Issue 24 of the Collegian, hosts Lauren Scott and Maddy Welsh talk to Logan Washburn about city news and his opinion piece. Then, they speak to Ally Hall on a local business surrounding mushrooms, and Maddy speaks on the end of the women’s music fraternity on campus Sigma Alpha Iota. Finally, they end with a review of the other headlines this week and a rundown of Chargers sports.

Apr 15, 202218 min

Ep 405Five Minute Myths: The Ozark Howler

In this series finale of Five Minute Myths, Elena explores the legend of the Ozark Howler, a creature native to the Ozark Mountains between Missouri and Arkansas. What do we know about this creature? Is it a new animal or a malicious spirit? And why is its scream more feared than the creature itself?

Apr 14, 20225 min

Ep 404The Loft: Metaverse Trials: Dystopia is Approaching!

Join Nick, Will, and Josh as they discuss the newest airline to avoid. There's always something going on up in the sky, maybe we should look at other modes of travel... The New York Housing Commission's up to some stuff, mostly not what they've been asked to do. They guys examine Zuckerberg's Metaverse: a new and glorious frontier, or the ushering in of the new dystopia? Finally, learn a little about Elon Musk and his control over twitter. If there's anything you can count on with this show it's timely and intelligent conversation of today's news! Check out our Social Media, Links below! Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6e8LgWRZXvbh0Dgwwaj9Kx YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_lY7VKQgNfPGFtS5fBhFXA

Apr 14, 202225 min

Ep 403On the Bright Side: Twitter and Trials

On this episode, Micah Hart discusses the verdicts of the attempted kidnapping of Governor Gretchen Whitmer, Elon Musk joining twitter and so much more.

Apr 14, 202221 min

Ep 402The Social Mediators: Dietary Trends (that should probably die)

This week we discuss the internet's best and (mostly) worst dietary recommendations and trends. We also talk about Garrett's favorite food, Jillian's newly coined "Grocery Store Theory," and briefly dog on the enneagram for being chronically online. Tune in to hear about the exorbitant number of eggs and cheese that Garrett and Jillian eat, respectively.

Apr 14, 202221 min

Ep 401The Policy Corner: Securing a Strong Retirement Act

Josh Barker of Radio Free Hillsdale looks at HR 2954, the Securing a Strong Retirement Act which would change some rules surrounding 401(k) and related employer retirement plans.

Apr 13, 20226 min

Ep 400The Book Broadcast: Talking (Ludwig) Tieck and the German Romantics

On this week’s episode of The Book Broadcast, join Alexa Robbins and guest Kate Lawson as they take on the notoriously beautiful and tragic work known as The Runenberg. Tune in for their thoughts on one of Ludwig Tieck’s most famous short-stories and remember to beware the Wood woman!

Apr 13, 202226 min

Ep 399Sports Story Time: The Original Rat and Other Nicknames

In each episode of Sports Story Time, Rachel Kookogey tells crazy stories from the annals of hockey history. On this episode, hear about the old-time agitators whose nicknames were reappropriated for Brad Marchand.

Apr 13, 20223 min

Ep 398Wellness Weekly: Giving Grief Time with Brietta Wilson

Rachel and Brock sit down with Counselor Brietta Wilson to discuss how she helps others process grief and share some of their experiences with grief.

Apr 13, 202222 min

Ep 397Story of a Season: The 1972 Pittsburgh Steelers

In this episode, Truman discusses the 72 Steelers, who turned around a previously backwater franchise and had one of the greatest plays of all time.

Apr 13, 20225 min

Ep 396Charger Rundown: Madison Rathbun: April 12, 2022

Softball fifth year Madison Rathbun talks about what makes the softball team just so special, the designated hitter position, and what God has taught her while at Hillsdale.

Apr 13, 202220 min