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Hidden Figures in History: Lady Hester Stanhope

November 30, 2023 05:33 - 5 minutes - 6.94 MB

An unintentional trailblazer in biblical archeology, this eccentric British woman traversed the Middle East, where she dug for treasure, dressed in men's clothing, and was crowned "Queen of the Desert."

Women's Basketball: Hillsdale vs. Saginaw Valley, 11/28/23

November 29, 2023 13:46 - 1 hour - 65 MB

Women's Basketball: Hillsdale vs. Saginaw Valley, 11/28/23 Evan Mick and Nate Gallagher on the call for WRFH

Grammar Minute: A Writer Responds to ChatGPT

November 28, 2023 15:00 - 1 minute - 1.44 MB

I'm a hard news and fiction writer. Here's why I'm not worried about ChatGPT taking my job - plus an (un)grammatical approach to staying ahead of the robot army.

Dr. Julie Buzby: November 27, 2023

November 27, 2023 22:09 - 27 minutes - 37.2 MB

WRFH's Abigail Snyder interviews Dr. Julie Buzby—integrative veterinarian and the founder and CEO of Dr. Buzby's ToeGrips for Dogs—about how she went from veterinarian to entrepreneur. Learn more about ToeGrips here.

Great Men Back Then: Frank Sinatra

November 27, 2023 22:06 - 5 minutes - 7.18 MB

Frank Sinatra is one of the most well-known singers in American history. Listen to find out how he started his music career and enjoy a classic Sinatra Christmas song.

Great Men Back Then: Jared Maurice Arter

November 27, 2023 22:05 - 5 minutes - 6.95 MB

Jared Maurice Arter was the first former slave to attend Hillsdale College. After graduating, he became a pastor and faithful servant to the Lord. Listen to hear more about Arter's unique story.

The Hillsdale Interview: Luminaries 2023

November 27, 2023 14:31 - 22 minutes - 30.3 MB

Hillsdale residents Jean Heise and Heather Tritchka join WRFH to discuss the Christmas luminary tradition coming to Hillsdale for the first time in 2023.

Soldiers of Christ: St. Benedict of Norcia

November 27, 2023 03:22 - 3 minutes - 5.48 MB

St. Benedict is the founder of one of the oldest communities of monks in the world and is the twin brother of St. Scholastica. His feast day is celebrated on July 11th and he is the patron saint of students and Europe.

The Charger Rundown: Sports Updates

November 27, 2023 03:21 - 3 minutes - 8.05 MB

Evan Mick recaps Charger Sports from last week. Go find the new Charger Sports Central page on Sportify, Apple or wherever you find your podcasts for more content like this.

Charger Rundown: Sports Updates

November 27, 2023 03:21 - 3 minutes - 8.05 MB

Evan Mick recaps Charger Sports from last week. Go find the new Charger Sports Central page on Sportify, Apple or wherever you find your podcasts for more content like this.

Astro Minute: Saturn, The Bejeweled Giant

November 27, 2023 03:15 - 1 minute - 1.43 MB

Saturn may be a billion miles away - but you can still see it without binoculars. Look up to learn more!

The Hillsdale Interview: Mark Simon

November 20, 2023 20:40 - 23 minutes - 43.8 MB

Mark Simon, Jimmy Lai’s business partner and Chairman of his board, joins Lillian Ferrell on WRFH to provide update on Lai's plight of now over 1,000 days in jail and offers some insightful testimony as to the state of affairs in Hong Kong and mainland PRC. From 11/20/23

Rumor Has It: Marie Antoinette

November 17, 2023 14:38 - 2 minutes - 2.81 MB

In this episode, we serve the tea with cake as we talk about France’s last queen.

Rumor Has It: Rasputin

November 17, 2023 14:37 - 2 minutes - 2.83 MB

In this episode, the tea is boiling as we discuss the notorious Russian advisor.

Rumor Has It: Henry VIII

November 17, 2023 14:37 - 2 minutes - 2.8 MB

In this episode, we hear all the tea about England’s infamous king.

The Old Ballgame: Baseball and Thanksgiving

November 17, 2023 14:33 - 1 minute - 1.54 MB

A look at old-time baseball and Thanksgiving

Wall Street Weekly: Macy’s and the Mayflower

November 17, 2023 14:32 - 22 minutes - 30.3 MB

Join George and guest host Joe Colaizzi as they use their financial know-how to give listeners a behind the scenes tour of Thanksgiving’s most cherished institutions.

The Virtual Voyage: Friends of the IDF - An Update from Israel’s Front Lines

November 17, 2023 14:30 - 42 minutes - 58.6 MB

As the Hamas-Israel war continues to rage, Rabbi Steven Weil, CEO of the Friends of the Israel Defense Forces, joins Abigail to provide an update from the front lines, what could happen if Hezbollah enters the war, and how Israel sets the moral standard for war. Rabbi Weil also shares the story of Sgt. Rose Lubin, a courageous American Lone Soldier who served in the IDF and defended Southern Israel from Hamas terrorists during the October 7th attacks. Last week, Sgt. Rose was bruta...

I’ve Got Aux: "This World (Is Going Up in Flames)" by Charles Bradley

November 17, 2023 14:28 - 17 minutes - 23.6 MB

Ally is on Aux this week and chose "This World (Is Going Up in Flames)" by Charles Bradley. We chat about neo-soul and why soul is needed now more than ever. Ally also fangirls about Daptone Records for half the episode and Gavin learns that some artists he thinks made music in the '60s are from the mid-2000s.

Men's Basketball: Hillsdale vs. Michigan-Dearborn, 11/16/23

November 17, 2023 02:54 - 1 hour - 58.4 MB

Men's Basketball: Hillsdale vs. Michigan-Dearborn, 11/16/23 Evan Mick and Jack Robinson on the call for WRFH

Total Bases: MLB Awards Week

November 17, 2023 00:00 - 22 minutes - 30.3 MB

Mark and Greg discuss the latest baseball offseason news, featuring the BBWAA award winners.

The Social Mediators: Sigmund Freud

November 16, 2023 03:20 - 21 minutes - 30.2 MB

This week we discuss some of the perceptions, theories, and methodologies behind the infamous Sigmund Freud. Tune in to hear by far the weirdest episode we've ever done, complete with dream theory, the unconscious, and all of Freud's weird sex stuff.

Charger Rundown: Bart Bixler and Matthew Sohderdal

November 16, 2023 03:17 - 22 minutes - 30.3 MB

Hana Connelly and Evan Mick interview football players Bart and Matt who discuss last week’s victory against Lake Erie, their experience at Hillsdale athletes, and their positions at corners for the Charger defense.

The Charger Rundown: Bart Bixler and Matthew Sohderdal

November 16, 2023 03:17 - 22 minutes - 30.3 MB

Hana Connelly and Evan Mick interview football players Bart and Matt who discuss last week’s victory against Lake Erie, their experience at Hillsdale athletes, and their positions at corners for the Charger defense.

The Charger Rundown: Marilyn Popplewell, Lauren Passaglia and Mike Herzog

November 16, 2023 03:17 - 21 minutes - 48.1 MB

Marilyn Popplewell and Lauren Passaglia join the Charger Rundown to talk about their lives as Charger volleyball players, and Mike Herzog joins to talk about his life as a Charger football player. Evan Mick also recaps the previous week of Charger sports.

Charger Rundown: Marilyn Popplewell, Lauren Passaglia and Mike Herzog

November 16, 2023 03:17 - 21 minutes - 48.1 MB

Marilyn Popplewell and Lauren Passaglia join the Charger Rundown to talk about their lives as Charger volleyball players, and Mike Herzog joins to talk about his life as a Charger football player. Evan Mick also recaps the previous week of Charger sports.

The Charger Rundown: Nolan Strake and Vincent Francescone

November 16, 2023 03:17 - 21 minutes - 48.1 MB

Hana Connelly and Evan Mick recap this week’s athletics and interview defensive backs Nolan and Vincent. They discuss their experiences as Chargerathletes and defensive players on the Hillsdale football team.

Charger Rundown: Nolan Strake and Vincent Francescone

November 16, 2023 03:17 - 21 minutes - 48.1 MB

Hana Connelly and Evan Mick recap this week’s athletics and interview defensive backs Nolan and Vincent. They discuss their experiences as Chargerathletes and defensive players on the Hillsdale football team.

Outside Source Football: NFL Week 11 2023

November 16, 2023 03:17 - 43 minutes - 101 MB

Evan Mick, Gabriel Vondrak and Joseph Doherty recap week 10 of the NFL and make game predictions for week 11. They also discuss the NFL playoffs.

Keep it Brief: Veterans Day Special

November 13, 2023 22:44 - 21 minutes - 29.7 MB

Join SK and Kamden as they dedicate this week's episode to all of our nation's veterans, both living and deceased, to celebrate Veterans Day. The girls honor the sacrifices made by our service men and women by sharing excerpts from poignant speeches, detailing the history of Veterans Day, and reflecting on military mental health statistics.

Soldiers of Christ: St. Athanasius of Alexandria

November 13, 2023 22:42 - 4 minutes - 5.57 MB

Athanasius of Alexandria is one of the Doctors of the Catholic Church who spent 17 years of his life in exile for defending the truth of Christ. His feast day is celebrated on May 2nd, and he is the patron saint of the defense of the faith, theologians, and faithful Catholic and Orthodox Christians.

I've Got Aux: "Get Down Moses" by Joe Strummer, The Mescaleros

November 13, 2023 21:29 - 21 minutes - 15 MB

Our first live episode! Ally is on Aux this week and chose "Get Down Moses" by Joe Strummer and the Mescaleros. The aux crew discusses the strangeness of this track on the album as a whole and how Bella used to wake up on school mornings to The Clash.

Astro Minute: November Meteor Showers

November 13, 2023 15:42 - 1 minute - 1.43 MB

Take advantage of November's clear nights to head outside and look up for a stellar light show!

Football: Hillsdale vs. Ohio Dominican, 11/11/23

November 11, 2023 20:30 - 2 hours - 95.3 MB

Football: Hillsdale vs. Ohio Dominican, 11/11/23 Ted Fehringer & Ty Ruddy on the call for WRFH

Collegian Week in Review: November 9th, 2023

November 10, 2023 21:00 - 22 minutes - 30.3 MB

On this episode of the Collegian Week In Review, hosts Lauren Scott and Maddy Welsh talk to Elyse Apel about the recent cancelation of the Passengers Israel trip, Thomas McKenna about changing Michigan policies and voting patterns within the College, and Kaeleigh Otting about her review of the "Five Nights at Freddy's" movie.

Michael Barone: Mental Maps of the Founders

November 10, 2023 16:16 - 26 minutes - 35.8 MB

Michael Barone is a a journalist and former political consultant, senior political analyst for the Washington Examiner and resident fellow emeritus at the American Enterprise Institute. He joins Mattingly Grace Watson of WRFH to discuss his new book Mental Maps of the Founders.

State Sen. Joe Bellino: November 10, 2023

November 10, 2023 16:12 - 22 minutes - 40.4 MB

Michigan State Sen. Joe Bellino joins WRFH to discuss recent measure approvd in the Michigan legislature.

Wall Street Weekly: When a Winter Destroyed an Investment Firm

November 10, 2023 14:37 - 22 minutes - 30.3 MB

In our last episode, we talked about Michael Burry and one of the greatest trades in Wall Street History. But this episode is about how a mild winter melted a fraudulent investment tactic that was making millions of dollars for a Canadian you have never heard of.

Hidden Figures in History: Elizabeth Van Lew - Southern Ringleader of the Union Spies

November 10, 2023 14:35 - 5 minutes - 6.93 MB

During the American Civil War, this Southern aristocrat ran an undercover spy ring for the Yankees, involving ciphers, safehouses, and the infiltration of the Confederate White House.

Grammar Minute: Pronoun Abuse - Stop It. Get Some Help.

November 09, 2023 15:00 - 1 minute - 1.44 MB

These two simple tips will make your writing clearer - and once you see this mistake, you'll never fail to notice it. Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

Hillsdale Academy Play: Romeo and Juliet

November 07, 2023 18:01 - 14 minutes - 19.3 MB

Join Lauren Scott as she interviews Kathryn Wales, the director of the Hillsdale Academy play Romeo and Juliet. We will also hear from two students acting in the play.

Grammar Minute: Is It Time to Break the Rules of Grammar?

November 07, 2023 15:02 - 1 minute - 1.44 MB

Grammar Minute usually isn't an opinion show, but could there be room for opinions among the many and often contradictory rules of Grammar? Hear the official opinion on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

Soldiers of Christ: St. Pope John Paul II

November 07, 2023 02:52 - 4 minutes - 5.69 MB

Karol Jozef Wojtyla was a famous Polish pope of the late 20th century who miraculously survived two assassination attempts. He contributed greatly to the writings of the Church and fought against the Communist oppression of Christians and Slavic peoples.

Great Men Back Then: Silent Cal

November 07, 2023 02:51 - 5 minutes - 7.1 MB

Calvin Coolidge, better known as "Silent Cal," was the 30th president of the United States. Although he spoke few words, he was one of the greatest presidents in U.S. history. Listen to learn more about his wit and leadership.

Football: Hillsdale vs. Lake Erie, 10/28/23

November 06, 2023 19:38 - 2 hours - 98.6 MB

Football: Hillsdale vs. Lake Erie, 10/28/23 Christopher Dick & Caleb Fournet on the call for WRFH

Virtual Voyage: Magnificent Mosaics Inside an Ancient Synagogue- A Tour of Huqoq with Dr. Jodi Magness

November 05, 2023 15:07 - 34 minutes - 47.2 MB

Join tour guide Abigail in Israel as we head to Huqoq, an archaeological site in the Galilee region. At Huqoq, we’ll meet back up with Dr. Jodi Magness, an archaeologist and director of the Huqoq Excavation Project, who has graciously agreed to give us a tour of the site. Come along on the adventure to learn more about this ancient Jewish village, which Jesus himself may have frequented. Plus, you’ll get to see the centerpiece of the site: Huqoq’s synagogue that is paved with beaut...

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