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Old Ballgame: Pete Rose
A look at the life of Pete Rose.
02:0208/10/2024
Back to the Brickyard: 1947
The story of the controversial finish between Bill Holland and Mauri Rose.
02:0108/10/2024
The Social Mediators: Raw Milk
This week we discuss raw milk: is it safe? is it evil? should we even drink any milk at all ever? Tune in to hear takes from the world's best TikTok microbiologists (oxymoron), the how-to on drinking raw milk without instantly dying, and the pros and cons of that raw milk lifestyle.
22:4308/10/2024
The Healing Hour: Do Not Let Your Children Do Anything That Makes You Dislike Them
Today, Adriana and Erika discuss Rule Five of Jordan Peterson's Twelve Rules for Life: Do Not Let Your Children Do Anything That Makes You Dislike Them. They discuss how Dr. Peterson's ideas counter the modern trend of gentle parenting, weigh the merits of his advice, and talk about how to apply his ideas about child discipline to self discipline.
23:0108/10/2024
Back to the Brickyard: The Rear-Engine Revolution
How the Indianapolis 500 drastically changed during the 1960s.
02:0108/10/2024
Undetected: Fritz Duquesne Part 1
This week, Megan and Alessia explore Fritz Duquesne's backstory and learn how he made a sworn enemy of the British.
05:0908/10/2024
Astro Minute: Cats & Comets A3
Search the night skies this October for a long-tailed treat. Learn more on today's episode of Astro Minute!
01:0108/10/2024
Grammar Minute: "Imply vs. Infer"
Who ate the last cookie--and what am I implying? Find out on today's episode of Grammar Minute!
01:0108/10/2024
The Social Mediators: The Freemasons
This week we discuss the Freemasons, from the lowest to the highest degree. Tune in to hear some of the conspiracies surrounding the organization and Garrett's artful way of shutting them down. There could still be some sketchy stuff. You'll have to tune in to find out.
22:1108/10/2024
In Media Res: D.C. vs. Heller
Join Hershey and Stephanie as they discuss the landmark Supreme Court case D.C. v Heller and the meaning of the Second Amendment.
05:3608/10/2024
Flyover Features: Can Ivy League Students Read?
Emma and Sophia discuss a viral Atlantic article about students at prestigious institutions struggling to read books.
22:0208/10/2024
The Poetry Fix: The Hunt (Guigemar)
Today, we read an opening excerpt from Marie de France's Guigemar, a medieval tale of curses, courtly intrigue, and forbidden love. We examine the poet's characterization of the knight, Guigemar, and how his lack of tenderness foreshadows the dramatic events to follow.
04:3108/10/2024
State Facts: Iowa
Nate is joined by Owen Ferguson to talk all about Iowa.
05:0108/10/2024
Soundtracks for the Skyline: Paris
Join Lilly Faye Kraemer as she explores the diverse musical scene in Paris, France!
01:2106/10/2024
Soundtracks for the Skyline: Nashville
Join Lilly Faye Kraemer as she explores the rich musical history of Nashville, TN.
01:3105/10/2024
Grammar Minute: Hoot Owls, Humans, and the Who/Whom Debate
Humans and hoot owls have some vocabulary in common. Learn how to use the "owl words" correctly in today's episode of Grammar Minute!
01:0004/10/2024
Bleacher Boys: Baseball History, MLB Wild Card, and College Football Update
The boys talk about the historical White Sox joined by a real fan of the team and then dive into the Tigers and MLB Wild Card Round. They also discuss the biggest college football games of Week 5 then make their picks for week 7.
44:0103/10/2024
Word to the Wise: Should you "Let it Go?"
Join Ariel and Judah McDowell as they decide whether or not to "Let it Go," when it comes to Disney's cultural significance, and its not-so-subtle cultural messaging.
21:5703/10/2024
Hart on the Hill: To Veep or Not To Veep
This week, Micah Hart discusses the 2024 vice presidential debate. He also talks about Iran and Israel.
22:4103/10/2024
Speedcubing Today: What is Speedcubing?
Speedcubing Today is a show that interviews influential cubers around the sport. In today's episode I interview top play by play commentator, Manu Singhal, on what is speedcubing and what it has meant to him in his life.
22:0103/10/2024
Astro Minute: October Meteor Showers
Look to the sky this October to see fiery ice in Earth's upper atmosphere!
01:0103/10/2024
Grammar Minute: Cats & Compound Nouns
If Hadrian and Mittens are sitting in front of the fire, could it be that Hadrian or Mittens ... are going to get up and eat dinner? Find out on today's episode of Grammar Minute!
01:0103/10/2024
F.H. Buckley: The Roots of Liberalism
F.H. Buckley is a Foundation Professor at George Mason University’s Scalia School of Law. His new book is The Roots of Liberalism: What Faithful Knights and the Little Match Girl Taught Us about Civil Virtue. In it, Buckley argues that liberalism is not an ideology that stands above our practices and judges them, but a practice itself, an inheritance of virtues, institutions, customs, and longings embedded in our culture and passed on through our memories and stories of moral heroes.From 10/01/24.
24:4601/10/2024
Constitution Corner: Article 3- Treason, SCOTUS, and Olivia Rodrigo?
Treason, SCOTUS, and Olivia Rodrigo... how do those even go together? Join Mattingly Watson as she finds the answer exploring Article 1 in a fun and interactive episode of the Constitution Corner!
21:4830/09/2024
Collegian Week In Review: September 26th, 2024
This week on the Collegian Week in Review, hosts Moira Gleason, Thomas McKenna, and Caroline Kurt first discuss this issue's top headlines. Then, they talk to Tayte Christensen about the equestrian team. Finally, they talk to Sarah Katherine Sisk about her article, "Pro-life does not mean anti-Trump".
22:0128/09/2024
The Poetry Fix: The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock: Do I Dare to Eat a Peach?
Today, we finish out "The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock," watching the final analysis of our narrator's life play out. The narrator asks himself a seemingly bizarre yet poignant question: Do I dare to eat a peach? The way we choose to answer that question for ourselves might be more impactful than you would think at first glance.
04:3127/09/2024
Timbrel and Lyre: Work Songs
This episode explores the songs of men at work, interweaving the history of field hollers, blues, and call-and-response chants with the stories of the convicts who used them.
22:2927/09/2024
Undetected: Sidney Reilly
This week, Megan and Alessia recount the exploits of the one and only, Sidney Reilly, the man who supposedly inspired Ian Fleming's James Bond.
05:0427/09/2024
The WRFH Interview: Carl Trueman
Carl R. Trueman, Professor of Biblical & Religious Studies at Grove City College, joins WRFH during a visit to Hillsdale's campus. He's interviewed by Mark Den Hollander.From 09/27/24.
21:4627/09/2024
State Facts: Georgia
Nate is joined by Storm Drexler to talk all about Georgia
05:0126/09/2024
Hart on the Hill: It's Not Over Till It's Over
This week, Micah Hart discusses Kamala Harris' immigration policy, the war in Ukraine, another presidential debate, and more!
22:0926/09/2024
The Healing Hour: Compare Yourself to Who You Were Yesterday, Not to Who Someone Else is Today
Today, Adriana and Erika discuss Rule Four of Jordan Peterson's Twelve Rules for Life: Compare Yourself to Who You Were Yesterday, Not to Who Someone Else is Today. They discuss how to evaluate the spheres of your life that you want to prioritize over others, and why it's generally a bad idea to constantly judge yourself by the achievements of others.
21:2026/09/2024
In Media Res: Leopold and Loeb
Join Hershey and Stephanie as they discuss the infamous trial of Leopold and Loeb from the 1920s in the very first episode of In Media Res!
18:4626/09/2024
Flyover Features: Is Working Out Far Right?
Emma and Sophia discuss dubious claims that working out increases one's likelihood of falling into far-right ideologies.
22:5626/09/2024
Grammar Minute: Is English Really That Hard?
It could always be worse ... right? Find out more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!
01:0126/09/2024
Astro Minute: "The Summer Triangle, Reboot"
Learn to spot this celestial guidepost in today's episode of Astro Minute!
01:0126/09/2024
Grammar Minute: Should You Put a Comma Before "And?"
Like most things in English: It depends. Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!
01:0126/09/2024
Back to the Brickyard: The 2006 Indy 500
A look at one of the most exciting race finishes of the 2000s.
02:0126/09/2024
Bleacher Boys: New Names, New Faces, and New Playoff Teams
Paul, Matt, and George are back talking college football with George now controlling the soundboard. They talk the Tigers epic run to the Wild Card. Finally, The boys are joined by two guests, Josh Mistry and Nathan Furness, to make picks for Week 5 of college football. On this episode, we learn that George has a new nickname and athletic ability, while Matt is devastated to hear what others think of his beloved Kansas Jayhawks.
44:0126/09/2024
Football: Hillsdale vs. Ashland, 09/21/24
Football: Hillsdale vs. Ashland, 09/21/24Kamden Mulder and SK Sisk on the call for WRFH
02:27:2522/09/2024
Undetected: Marthe Cohn Part 2
This week, Megan and Alessia continue exploring the exploits of French spy Marthe Cohn nearing the end of World War II.
05:0221/09/2024
The Social Mediators: Donald Trump Assassination Attempts
This week we discuss both of the assassination attempts on Donald Trump. Tune in to hear some good ol' conspiracy theories, the little tiny good that comes out of this big terrible bad, and some generally scuzzy social media engagement with a genuinely scary thing!
22:5321/09/2024
The Poetry Fix: The Love Story of J. Alfred Prufrock: The Perils of Communication
This installment of T. S. Eliot's "Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock" shows our narrator justifying his decision not to pursue his beloved by pointing out the perils of relationships and frustrated communication. Instead of confronting the problem, Prufrock chooses cynicism and avoidance...perhaps a choice we have all made at one point or another.
04:3021/09/2024
Astrophysics & Christianity: Interview with Dr. Hugh Ross of Reasons to Believe
Astrophysicist Hugh Ross, founder, senior scholar, and former president of Reasons to Believe (RTB), holds a degree in physics from the University of British Columbia and a PhD in astronomy from the University of Toronto. His books include Rescuing Inerrancy, Designed to the Core, and Weathering Climate Change.
34:5721/09/2024
Bleacher Boys: New Cohost and New No. 1 Team!
Matthew Karten returns to the show but on a more permanent basis. The guys are also joined by special guest Joe Colaizzi. Joe talks Pitt football and a bit of Pirates baseball. Meanwhile, Karten embraces chaos while George tries to stay positive. As per usual, the guys give their picks for Week 4 and update their picks record for the year.
44:0121/09/2024
The Healing Hour: Make Friends with People Who Want the Best for You
Today, Adriana and Erika discuss Rule Three of Jordan Peterson's Twelve Rules for Life: Make Friends With People Who Want the Best for You. They ponder what makes a friendship constructive or destructive, as well as how important it is to hold one another accountable to always strive for better.
21:5221/09/2024
Grammar Minute: Corporations Aren't Alive
"They" used in the singular sense has a long and complicated history. Here's one instance where it definitely doesn't work.
01:0119/09/2024
Collegian Week In Review: September 12th, 2024
This week on the Collegian Week in Review, hosts Moira Gleason, Thomas McKenna and Caroline Kurt discuss this issue's top headlines. Then, they talk to Ty Ruddy about siblings at Hillsdale and Anna Leman about the benefits of Hillsdale's Swing club. Finally, they will be talking to Catherine Maxwell about the overcrowded county jail.
22:0118/09/2024
Flyover Features: A Critique of Mainstream Media Ideologues
Emma and Sophie discuss a "playbook" that obscures the concept of objectivity in journalism, and debate its pros and cons.
22:4318/09/2024
Old Ballgame: Wild Jimmy Piersall
A look at one of baseball's craziest players.
02:0118/09/2024