WRFH/Radio Free Hillsdale 101.7 FM
2,922 episodes - English - Latest episode: 2 days ago - ★★★★★ - 24 ratingsStudent-created content originally broadcast on Hillsdale College's student radio station, WRFH 101.7 FM.
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Hillsdale Interview: Vince Benedetto
April 21, 2024 14:23 - 22 minutes - 42.1 MBVince Benedetto is the Founder, President, and CEO of Bold Gold Media Group, which owns and operates fourteen full-power radio stations and twenty-five broadcast frequencies throughout Pennsylvania and New York. He joins Mattie Grace Watson on Radio Free Hillsdale to discuss his experience in the radio industry.
Undetected: Aline Griffith
April 21, 2024 14:16 - 5 minutes - 6.92 MBThis week Megan and Alessia share the story of Aline Griffith, the model and spy turned Spanish countess during World War II.
Wall Street Weekly: Why Your Chocolate is So Expensive
April 21, 2024 14:15 - 22 minutes - 30.3 MBIn the penultimate episode of Wall Street Weekly, George takes a deep dive into the rising prices of cocoa, and Patrick talks about the largest asset manager in the world. Find all our episodes on X @wallstreetpod.
Back to the Brickyard: Novi
April 21, 2024 14:12 - 2 minutes - 2.87 MBThe story of one of the most popular engines to race at Indianapolis.
Old Ballgame: The "Mona Lisa" of Baseball
April 21, 2024 14:11 - 1 minute - 1.48 MBA look at baseball cards...and the Mona Lisa.
Hillsdale Academy Play: The Pirates of Penzance
April 16, 2024 19:42 - 18 minutes - 24.8 MBJoin Lauren Scott as she interviews Kathryn Wales, serving as acting coach of the Hillsdale Academy play The Pirates of Penzance. We will also hear from Thomas Holmand and Evelyn Gray, two stars of the play.
The Poetry Fix: The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock
April 16, 2024 13:06 - 4 minutes - 6.41 MBIn this episode of The Poetry Fix, we explore the first part of T. S. Eliot's "The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock."
The Social Skinny: NYC Women Punched Take to Tik Tok
April 15, 2024 12:50 - 21 minutes - 29.5 MBThe streets in New York City have gotten more dangerous. SK and Kamden talk about how women are being randomly assaulted in NYC and react to influencer Halley Kate's experience she shared via a string of TikTok videos. The viral videos bring awareness to the repeated incidents and call into question the culture in the city. Also, the girls discuss Brooklyn McKnight and her trip to hike to Everest Best Camp.
Undetected: Pauline Cushman
April 15, 2024 12:48 - 5 minutes - 7.32 MBThis week, Alessia and Megan jump into the Civil War to explore the fascinating story of the Union spy: "Miss Major Pauline Cushman."
Rumor Has It: The Unknown Scandal of Lewis Carroll
April 15, 2024 12:48 - 2 minutes - 2.79 MBIn this episode we look at the not-quite scandal of Lewis Carroll and the Liddell family.
Baseball: Hillsdale vs. Malone, 04/13/24 Game Two
April 13, 2024 23:12 - 2 hours - 92.8 MBBaseball: Hillsdale vs. Malone, 04/13/24 Game Two Graham Kaufman and Thomas McKenna on the call for WRFH
Baseball: Hillsdale vs. Malone, 04/13/24 Game One
April 13, 2024 20:09 - 1 hour - 72.6 MBBaseball: Hillsdale vs. Malone, 04/13/24 Game One Christian Papillon and Nathan Stanish on the call for WRFH
The Social Mediators: The War in Sudan
April 11, 2024 22:04 - 22 minutes - 19.6 MBThis week we discuss the civil war that has been tearing apart the country of Sudan for almost a year now. Tune in to hear about the hoops Jillian had to jump through to find any information, Garrett's retelling of Sudan's long, complicated history on a time crunch, and to find out if Jillian and Garrett can name a single city in Africa.
State Facts: New Jersey
April 11, 2024 20:38 - 5 minutes - 6.91 MBNate is joined by Adam Sincavage to talk all about New Jersey.
Old Ballgame: Baseball on the Airwaves
April 11, 2024 20:36 - 1 minute - 1.47 MBA look at baseball's first radio broadcast.
Old Ballgame: Player for...Turkey?
April 11, 2024 20:35 - 1 minute - 1.47 MBA look at one of the strangest trades in baseball history.
The Poetry Fix: Easter, 1916
April 10, 2024 13:39 - 4 minutes - 6.77 MBIn this episode of The Poetry Fix, we explore Easter, 1916, by William Butler Yeats.
The Healing Hour: Adventure in the Everyday
April 10, 2024 13:36 - 21 minutes - 29.3 MBIn this episode of The Healing Hour, Adriana and Erika reflect on how we can find adventure in every day of our lives.
The Social Skinny: Kate Middleton Update and JoJo Siwa Reaction
April 10, 2024 13:34 - 22 minutes - 30.4 MBThis week, SK and Kam share an update on Kate Middleton's status and urge everyone to be respectful of her privacy. JoJo Siwa released a new music video, and the girls comment on the whether or not Siwa is crossing the line. Has the child star gone too far in hopes of changing her reputation from JoJo with the "Bow Bow" to edgy young adult popstar?
I've Got Aux: "Look At Us Now (Honeycomb)" by Daisy Jones & The Six
April 10, 2024 13:33 - 18 minutes - 25.1 MBBella is on aux this week and chose "Look At Us Now (Honeycomb)" by Daisy Jones & The Six. She successfully notes Ally will not like this song, and the crew chimes in with what makes a good Fleetwood Mac-inspired song versus a bad one. We also discuss the role of soundtracks in films and whether they can be standalone works of art.
I've Got Aux: “Back Door Man” by The Doors
April 10, 2024 13:32 - 16 minutes - 23.1 MBAlly is on Aux this week and chose "Back Door Man" by The Doors. Ally glosses over Lizard King lore and tries to convince the crew this song is awesome despite The Doors' status. Bella and Ally also suggest which kinds of protein sources they'd be.
I've Got Aux: “Still Got it Going On” by Young Gun Silver Fox
April 10, 2024 13:31 - 18 minutes - 25.2 MBGavin is on Aux this week and chose "Still Got it Going On" by Young Gun Silver Fox. We talk about nostalgic sounds and what qualifications you must have in order to be considered a "silver fox."
Truman and Claire Like People: Gavin Listro and Nathan Stanish
April 07, 2024 22:14 - 21 minutes - 30.2 MBThis week Truman and Claire try their hand in moderating a presidential debate. Both candidates for senior class officer board now have our full endorsement, not that it matters since voting is closed.
Rumor Has It: The Scandal of Lana Turner
April 07, 2024 22:13 - 2 minutes - 2.79 MBIn this episode we explore one of Golden Hollywood’s most shocking scandals.
The Social Mediators: Jojo Siwa Crash Course
April 05, 2024 13:46 - 22 minutes - 19.3 MBThis week we discuss the former Dance Moms star and current pop singer who cannot sing: Jojo Siwa. Tune in for an April-Fools-inspired episode structure, to hear the chronically offline Garrett Goolsby talk about bows and internet drama, and Jillian blow everyone's mind (against her will) with how much she knows about Jojo Siwa's lore.
Letter of the Law: Rustling of Saguaro Cacti in Arizona
April 05, 2024 13:24 - 2 minutes - 2.78 MBOn this episode of Letter of the Law, host Megan Pidcock discusses the rules and regulations surrounding Saguaro Cacti in Arizona.
Wall Street Weekly: Buying the Board
April 05, 2024 13:15 - 22 minutes - 30.3 MBWhat is the board of directors and why are they so important? What happens when a top-secret takeover goes terribly wrong? Join Patrick and George as they dive into these topics and much more!
Back to the Brickyard: The 1967 Indy 500
April 05, 2024 13:14 - 2 minutes - 2.86 MBA look back at the year that Andy Granatelli brought his now-iconic turbine-powered car to the track.
Back to the Brickyard: The 1965 Indy 500
April 05, 2024 13:13 - 2 minutes - 2.86 MBA look at the first race won by a rear-engine car.
Sidebar: Cicada-Geddon, Fox Healthcare, and Monkey Mayhem
April 05, 2024 13:12 - 22 minutes - 30.5 MBIn this episode of Sidebar on Radio Free Hillsdale, Lauren Scott, Maddy Welsh, and Emilie Moneyhon discuss wacky news stories about the upcoming cicada-geddon, one fox’s unique healthcare plan, a monkey takeover of a Thailand city, and more. Then Emilie quizzes Maddy and Lauren to see if they can determine which of her three zany stories is a lie.
The Hillsdale Interview: Mary Margaret Olohan
April 05, 2024 13:09 - 22 minutes - 30.3 MBMary Margaret Olohan is a senior culture and politics reporter for the Daily Signal. She joins Kamden Mulder on Radio Free Hillsdale to talk about her new book, "Detrans: True Stories of Escaping the Gender Ideology Cult."
Collegian Week In Review: April 4th, 2024
April 05, 2024 13:00 - 20 minutes - 27.5 MBThis week on the Collegian Week in Review, hosts Maddy Welsh and Lauren Scott first talk through this issue's top headlines. Then, Maddy talks to Thomas McKenna about Hillsdale's connection to the most recent hire at Yale Law School. Finally, Lauren talks to Logan Washburn about two stories in city news this week.
Undetected: James Armistead Lafayette
April 04, 2024 15:50 - 5 minutes - 7.03 MBThis week, Megan and Alessia travel back to the 18th century to relive the story of James Armistead Lafayette and his vital contribution to the American Revolution.
The Hillsdale Interview: Mike Arnold
April 04, 2024 15:49 - 24 minutes - 45.8 MBMike Arnold is a scientist/hunter passionate about conservation through hunting. He is Head of the Department of Genetics at the University of Georgia and author of the book, Bringing Back the Lions - International Hunters, Local Tribespeople, and the Miraculous Rescue of a Doomed Ecosystem in Mozambique He's on Hillsdale's campus to take part in the speaker series supporting the Nimrod Education Center.
The Healing Hour: To Supplement, or not to Supplement?
April 04, 2024 15:47 - 20 minutes - 28.5 MBIn this episode of The Healing Hour, Adriana and Erika answer your questions about multivitamins.
Hyped on Tea: White Tea
April 02, 2024 15:02 - 5 minutes - 6.92 MBIn this episode, we look at pivot to white teas and talk about what makes different than other types of teas and why this should be your go to drink for those late-night study sessions.
The Poetry Fix: "Spring"
April 02, 2024 14:59 - 4 minutes - 6.42 MBIn this episode of The Poetry Fix, we read "Spring," by Gerard Manley Hopkins.
Rumor Has It: Shohei Ohtani Scandal
March 29, 2024 23:59 - 2 minutes - 2.8 MBOn this episode, we welcome special guest Jadon Camero to discuss a currently unfolding scandal of history in the world of baseball.
Social Skinny: Bachelor Recap
March 29, 2024 23:57 - 21 minutes - 30.2 MBHey Bachelor Nation! This week, Kamden and SK break down the most recent season of the Bachelor, and SK reacts to the franchise in general as a first-time viewer. Are "villains" made through strategic editing on the producers' part? Was Joey the best Bachelor of all time, or was he disingenuous? The girls share their thoughts on this week's episode.
Wall Street Weekly: The Whole Truth
March 29, 2024 23:54 - 22 minutes - 30.3 MBJoin Patrick and George as they take a deep dive into Trump Media—the company that has all of Washington and New York talking. What is Trump Media & Technology Group? Why isn't it a typical public company? For the answers to these questions and more, be sure to listen in.
Sidebar: Hot Dogs, Bombs, and Easter Eggs
March 29, 2024 23:50 - 22 minutes - 30.2 MBIn this episode of Sidebar on Radio Free Hillsdale, Maddy Welsh, Emilie Moneyhon, and guest host Truman Kjos discuss wacky news stories about hot dog censorship, a dog and its bomb, an Easter egg shortage, and more. Then Emilie quizzes Maddy and Truman to see if they can determine which of her three zany stories is a lie.
The Social Mediators: Oregon Says "NO!" to Drugs
March 28, 2024 20:22 - 22 minutes - 19.5 MBThis week we talk about Oregon's recent legislation that recriminalizes the possession of illicit drugs after their failed legislation to decriminalize them resulted in some major consequences for the state. Tune in to hear some nuanced thoughts and some should-have-stayed-in-the-drafts thoughts about drugs from two people who have literally never done them.
Old Ballgame: 9 Innings of Baseball
March 28, 2024 17:55 - 1 minute - 1.47 MBThe origin of baseball's 9 innings
Undetected: Maurizio Giglio
March 28, 2024 17:53 - 5 minutes - 7.4 MBThis week, Megan and Alessia explore the inspiring, yet tragic story of Italian spy Maurizio Giglio and his work for the Allies during World War II.
State Facts: New Mexico
March 28, 2024 17:51 - 5 minutes - 6.92 MBNate is joined by Gabe Higbie to talk all about New Mexico.
Baseball: Hillsdale vs. Grand Valley State, 03/27/24
March 28, 2024 02:02 - 2 hours - 103 MBBaseball: Hillsdale vs. Grand Valley State, 03/27/24 Jack Sullivan and Sam Wallace on the call for WRFH
Back to the Brickyard: The Offenhauser Engine
March 27, 2024 19:13 - 2 minutes - 2.88 MBThe story of one of the most dominant powerhouses at the speedway.
Truman and Claire Like People: Danny Molter
March 27, 2024 19:11 - 22 minutes - 31.3 MBThis week on the podcast we talk about dairy beverages, Greek life on campus, and how goated Hillsdale STEM is.
The Hillsdale Interview: Rainer Zitelmann
March 27, 2024 02:05 - 27 minutes - 49.6 MBRainer Zitelmann joins Moira Gleason on WRFH to discuss his new book How Nations Escape Poverty: Vietnam, Poland, and the Origins of Prosperity. In his book, Rainer Zitelmann identifies the reasons behind the sensational growth of both nations’ economies, drawing out the lessons that other countries can learn from these two success stories. To explain the source of their success, he returns to Adam Smith’s 1776 treatise, The Wealth of Nations: the only way to overcome poverty is th...
The Poetry Fix: A Knife of Pure Blade
March 26, 2024 17:47 - 4 minutes - 6.48 MBIn this episode of The Poetry Fix, we read "A Knife of Pure Blade," by Joao Cabral do Melo Neto.