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Hart on the Hill: Midterms and MAGA

Hart on the Hill: Midterms and MAGA

This week, Micah Hart discusses the midterms and 2024 candidate possibilities.
40:0920/11/2022
Women's Basketball: Hillsdale vs. Purdue Northwest

Women's Basketball: Hillsdale vs. Purdue Northwest

Women's Basketball: Hillsdale vs. Purdue Northwest, 11/18/22 Garrit Aissen and Evan Mick on the call for WRFH
01:51:1719/11/2022
The Social Mediators: Superfoods

The Social Mediators: Superfoods

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.
21:5218/11/2022
Defense Now: Is NATO Worth It?

Defense Now: Is NATO Worth It?

On this week's episode of Defense Now, Conner Bolanos discusses NATO and the role that the United States should play in it.
22:3418/11/2022
Story of a Season: Week 10 Recap - Anti-Overreaction Week

Story of a Season: Week 10 Recap - Anti-Overreaction Week

In this episode, Truman goes through some of the action from last week in the NFL, and gives power rankings and game picks!
22:0216/11/2022
Grammar Minute: Friends Share Everything - Even (Sometimes) Apostrophes

Grammar Minute: Friends Share Everything - Even (Sometimes) Apostrophes

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!
01:0116/11/2022
Elephants in the Room: Tik Tok Fetterman uses Crypto funds to squash Red Wave

Elephants in the Room: Tik Tok Fetterman uses Crypto funds to squash Red Wave

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.
21:5916/11/2022
Hidden Figures in History: Clara Barton – Founder of the American Red Cross

Hidden Figures in History: Clara Barton – Founder of the American Red Cross

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.
04:5015/11/2022
DC Diaries: Cole Shanks - November 15, 2022

DC Diaries: Cole Shanks - November 15, 2022

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.
03:0115/11/2022
The Policy Corner: Affordable Housing and Property Taxes

The Policy Corner: Affordable Housing and Property Taxes

Current Events StoryThe Policy Corner: Michigan Affordable Housing and Property TaxesHillsdale College
05:0115/11/2022
DC Diaries: Cole Shanks - November 14, 2022

DC Diaries: Cole Shanks - November 14, 2022

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.
03:0114/11/2022
DC Diaries: Olivia Hajicek - November 14, 2022

DC Diaries: Olivia Hajicek - November 14, 2022

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.
03:0114/11/2022
DC Diaries: Meaghen McManus - November 14, 2022

DC Diaries: Meaghen McManus - November 14, 2022

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.
03:0114/11/2022
Rep. Andrew Fink: November 14, 2022

Rep. Andrew Fink: November 14, 2022

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.
20:0114/11/2022
Strength and Dignity: The Dignity of Women

Strength and Dignity: The Dignity of Women

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.
20:5714/11/2022
The Social Mediators: The Church of Scientology

The Social Mediators: The Church of Scientology

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.
21:3010/11/2022
Fact of Life: Abortion and the Pro-Life Movement

Fact of Life: Abortion and the Pro-Life Movement

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.
43:5210/11/2022
Story of a Season: Week 9 Recap: Where I Was Right and Wrong, and Anemic Offenses

Story of a Season: Week 9 Recap: Where I Was Right and Wrong, and Anemic Offenses

In this episode, Truman goes through some of the action from last week in the NFL, and gives power rankings and game picks!
22:0310/11/2022
Grammar Minute: Run, Forrest, Run - But Not Too Far!

Grammar Minute: Run, Forrest, Run - But Not Too Far!

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!
01:0110/11/2022
WRFH Election Night 2022 Coverage

WRFH Election Night 2022 Coverage

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.
04:23:3409/11/2022
Elephants in the Room: No Amnesty for Ron DeSanctimonious

Elephants in the Room: No Amnesty for Ron DeSanctimonious

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."
22:0109/11/2022
Election Night 2022 Interviews: Gary Wolfram

Election Night 2022 Interviews: Gary Wolfram

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.
20:0109/11/2022
Election Night 2022 Interviews: Brian Phillips

Election Night 2022 Interviews: Brian Phillips

Nathaniel Privitt of Radio Free Hillsdale interviews Brian Phillips, Chief Communications Officer for Texas Public Policy Foundation, to discuss the 2022 elections in Texas.
21:0109/11/2022
Election Night 2022 Interviews: Eric Leutheuser

Election Night 2022 Interviews: Eric Leutheuser

Josh Barker interviews former State Representative Eric Leutheuser to discuss Michigan ballot propositions and the 2022 midterms.
09:3108/11/2022
The Policy Corner: Gary Wolfram on Inflation

The Policy Corner: Gary Wolfram on Inflation

Josh Barker discusses the issue of inflation with Hillsdale Professor Gary Wolfram.
05:0107/11/2022
Election Night 2022 Interviews: Kristina Karamo

Election Night 2022 Interviews: Kristina Karamo

Kristina Karamo, Republican candidate for Michigan Secretary of State, joins Scot Bertram of Radio Free Hillsdale to discuss her run.
15:3106/11/2022
Football: Hillsdale vs. Michigan Tech, 11/05/22

Football: Hillsdale vs. Michigan Tech, 11/05/22

Football: Hillsdale vs. Michigan Tech, 11/05/22 Christian Peck-Dimit and Ramsey Nitzel on the call for WRFH
02:23:2906/11/2022
Hart on the Hill: Your Voice, Your Vote

Hart on the Hill: Your Voice, Your Vote

This week, Micah Hart dives into the upcoming midterm elections.
22:1905/11/2022
This Week in History: The Wall Falls

This Week in History: The Wall Falls

This week, Micah Hart discusses the fall of the Berlin Wall.
02:0005/11/2022
Sen. Mike Shirkey: November 3, 2022

Sen. Mike Shirkey: November 3, 2022

Michigan State Sen. Mike Shirkey, also Senate Majority Leader, joins WRFH for an interview.
11:5404/11/2022
A Pilgrim's History: The Dancing Bridge

A Pilgrim's History: The Dancing Bridge

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.
03:0004/11/2022
The Social Mediators: Indian Bridge Collapse

The Social Mediators: Indian Bridge Collapse

Talk ShowThe Social MediatorsHillsdale College
21:0704/11/2022
Collegian Week in Review: November 3, 2022

Collegian Week in Review: November 3, 2022

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.
22:0104/11/2022
Defense Now: Is the U.S. Military Weak?

Defense Now: Is the U.S. Military Weak?

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.
21:1503/11/2022
Story of a Season: Week 8 Recap: The Wacky NFC South, and the Terrible LA Rams

Story of a Season: Week 8 Recap: The Wacky NFC South, and the Terrible LA Rams

In this episode, Truman goes through some of the action from last week in the NFL, and gives power rankings and game picks!
22:0303/11/2022
Grammar Minute: Not Enough Time, Part 1

Grammar Minute: Not Enough Time, Part 1

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.
01:0102/11/2022
Take Note: Steve Lacy's Love of Lo-Fi

Take Note: Steve Lacy's Love of Lo-Fi

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.
21:5702/11/2022
Elephants in the Room: Pelosi's home intruder glues himself painting of Brazilian President

Elephants in the Room: Pelosi's home intruder glues himself painting of Brazilian President

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.
21:1902/11/2022
Author Interview: Marian Tupy on Superabundance

Author Interview: Marian Tupy on Superabundance

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.
19:0001/11/2022
Hidden Figures in History: Queen Amanirenas - The African Warrior Queen Who Defied Caesar Augustus

Hidden Figures in History: Queen Amanirenas - The African Warrior Queen Who Defied Caesar Augustus

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.
04:2901/11/2022
The Policy Corner: Assault Weapons Ban

The Policy Corner: Assault Weapons Ban

Josh Barker of Radio Free Hillsdale looks at the history of federal gun control laws and the current “Assault Weapons Ban” passed by the House of Representatives.
05:0131/10/2022
Conversations over Coffee: Senior Foreign Service Member Reece Smyth Talks Ukraine & State Department Careers

Conversations over Coffee: Senior Foreign Service Member Reece Smyth Talks Ukraine & State Department Careers

Reece Smyth of the Senior Foreign Service is a professor at the Eisenhower School for National Security and Resource Strategy at the National Defense University.
15:4231/10/2022
Football: Hillsdale vs. Ashland, 10/29/22

Football: Hillsdale vs. Ashland, 10/29/22

Hillsdale vs. Ashland football, 10/29/22 Maddy Welsh and Lauren Scott on the call for WRFH
02:14:4930/10/2022
This Week in History: Lincoln Leads

This Week in History: Lincoln Leads

In this episode, Micah Hart discuses the 1860 election.
02:0129/10/2022
Hart on the Hill: Rhode Island and a Red Wave

Hart on the Hill: Rhode Island and a Red Wave

This week, Micah Hart talks to Rhode Island Senate Minority Leader Jessica de la Cruz about all things Rhode Island and a lurking red wave.
20:5329/10/2022
The Social Mediators: Inflation and Prices and the Fed

The Social Mediators: Inflation and Prices and the Fed

This week Garrett and Jillian talk about the economy, just the economy, and in very general terms. Did Jillian represent social media completely and accurately? Likely not. Tune in to hear about everything in the title, Jillian's lack of economic knowledge, and Garrett's helpful redirections.
21:0928/10/2022
A Pilgrim's History: The Popularity of Totalitarianism

A Pilgrim's History: The Popularity of Totalitarianism

One hundred years ago, Mussolini’s Fascist government came to power by entirely legal and constitutional means. Although he had an army of supporters marching on Rome, not a single shot was fired - he just has popular support. The rise of totalitarianism is a frightening illustration of the popularity behind these regimes.
03:0028/10/2022
Collegian Week in Review: October 27, 2022

Collegian Week in Review: October 27, 2022

This week on the Collegian Week in Review, host Lauren Scott interviews Logan Washburn about the recent forum focusing on local Hillsdale elections and the improvement of Hillsdale County's roads. She also talks to Isabella Helms about Hillsdale Thrift's involvement in local nonprofits and the recent Trunk-or-Treat event at the Hillsdale fair grounds. Finally, Lauren will talk about the upcoming documentary on Hillsdale alumna Elizabeth Smith Friedman, who was a cryptanalyst in both World Wars. The Collegian Week in Review discusses relevant stories and topics as seen in the Collegian, Hillsdale College's newspaper. Those interviewed include primarily writers for the Collegian and people related to the stories written.
22:0328/10/2022
I've Got Aux: Motion Picture Soundtrack by Radiohead

I've Got Aux: Motion Picture Soundtrack by Radiohead

Bella is on aux this week and plays her favorite song off of "Kid A" by Radiohead, "Motion Picture Soundtrack. The girls try to convince (bully) Gavin into liking the song, hit on concepts surrounding the idea of "song people" and "album people," and discuss the type of person who loves Radiohead.
19:3927/10/2022
Collegian Week in Review: October 20th, 2022

Collegian Week in Review: October 20th, 2022

This week on the Collegian Week In Review, hosts Maddy Welsh and Lauren Scott talk to Logan Washburn about a lawsuit filed against Hillsdale County Republicans and other city news, Megan Williams on why California is not as bad as Hillsdale students think it is and the 75th anniversary of the Tower Players, and Christian Peck-Dimit on Hillsdale College football. Then, Lauren talks about the College's K-12 schools opening this fall. The Collegian Week In Review is a show recapping this week's edition of the Collegian, Michigan's oldest newspaper. Every week, hosts Maddy Welsh and Lauren Scott interview writers and others related to the stories printed that day.
22:0327/10/2022