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The Social Mediators: Elon Musk's Twitter Rebrand
September 06, 2023 03:54 - 22 minutes - 30.5 MBThis we week we discuss Elon Musk's recent upheaval of the old "twitter" branding and launching of his new app, X. Tune in to hear a (very condensed) bio of Elon's start and obsession with the letter "x", Garrett's mild criticism of the confusing character himself, and some good ol' fashioned, non-rebranded Social Mediators content.
Hart on the Hill: From Maui to Milwaukee
September 04, 2023 16:50 - 22 minutes - 30.8 MBThis week, host Micah Hart welcomes you back for season 2. He also discusses the devastation in Maui, the first Republican Presidential Debate, and so much more.
The Virtual Voyage: Mysteries Atop Mt. Tabor - A Miraculous Battle and the Transfiguration
September 03, 2023 23:40 - 26 minutes - 35.8 MBJoin tour guide Abigail in Israel as we visit Mt. Tabor, a mountain in Lower Galilee known for an Old Testament battle between the Israelites and Sisera and later the Transfiguration of Jesus Christ in the New Testament. But how likely is it that the Transfiguration actually happened here, especially because its location is never directly stated in the New Testament? Abigail will offer her thoughts, but you'll have to make your own mind up. Plus, don't miss a comical story about Ab...
Wall Street Weekly: The Stocks of the Summer
September 03, 2023 23:37 - 22 minutes - 30.5 MBJoin Patrick and George as they discuss Apple's vision of Augmented Reality, Disney's streaming struggles, and... Lionel Messi?
Collegian Week in Review: August 31st, 2023
September 01, 2023 12:00 - 29 minutes - 40.2 MBThis week on the Collegian Week in Review, hosts Maddy Welsh and Lauren Scott first discuss interesting headlines in the Collegian. Then, they talk to Jillian Parks about a play that was recently written about Hillsdale, followed by Nathan Stanish talking about how the recent Barbie movie is for men, too. Finally, the episode concludes with a discussion between Collegian reporters Logan Washburn and Micah Hart about the recent Republican debate.
H.W. Crocker III: Robert E. Lee on Leadership
August 31, 2023 18:27 - 22 minutes - 30.3 MBRadio Free Hillsdale's Megan Pidcock talks to author H.W. Crocker II about his book "Robert E. Lee on Leadership: Lessons in Character, Courage, and Vision." They discuss the controversy surrounding Lee, the type of character he possessed, and what the American people should learn from his life.
Outside Source Football: 2023 Season Predictions and Fantasy Football
August 31, 2023 17:58 - 43 minutes - 60.3 MBEvan Mick goes through his final record predictions before the 2023 NFL season begins. He also does a half point ppr tier list for all Fantasy Football positions.
Collegian Week in Review: August 24th, 2023
August 25, 2023 12:00 - 20 minutes - 28.2 MBThe Collegian Week in Review is back for another season! This week on the semester's inaugural episode, hosts Maddy Welsh and Lauren Scott first discuss interesting headlines of the week. Then, they talk to Jillian Parks about an article she wrote about the incoming freshmen class and another she wrote about how it is ok to not have an internship over the summer. Finally, they talk to Logan Washburn about the new Meijer that's being built near Hillsdale.
State Sen. Joe Bellino: August 11, 2023
August 11, 2023 15:42 - 20 minutes - 36.7 MBState Sen. Joe Bellino joins WRFH for his monthly interview.
Rep. Andrew Fink: August 1st, 2023
August 03, 2023 19:23 - 22 minutes - 30.2 MBState Rep. Andrew Fink joins Megan Pidcock of Radio Free Hillsdale to discuss the state budget, bills Governor Gretchen Whitmer has recently signed, and what issues he is looking to discuss when the House is back in session.
Phil Kerpen: Healthcare Concerns of 55+ Voters
August 01, 2023 20:48 - 22 minutes - 30.3 MBRadio Free Hillsdale's Megan Pidcock talks to Phil Kerpen about American Commitment's recent findings from a survey of 55+ voters on key healthcare concerns, the Inflation Reduction Act, and AARP. Phil Kerpen is the president of advocacy group American Commitment, an organization dedicated to fighting the intrusiveness and size of the government through public policy research and analysis.
Gerard Scimeca: The "Can Tax" Debate
August 01, 2023 20:22 - 22 minutes - 30.2 MBRadio Free Hillsdale's Megan Pidcock talks to Gerard Scimeca about talk of a recent "can tax," what it is, and and why people are against it. Gerard Scimeca is Chairman of Consumer Action for a Strong Economy, a free market advocacy group for American consumers.
What's in a Name: The Story of Chicago
July 24, 2023 15:00 - 2 minutes - 2.81 MBThis episode on What's in a Name, host Megan Pidcock discusses the many names and their origins of the biggest city in the Midwest: Chicago.
Rep. Andrew Fink: July 18th, 2023
July 19, 2023 20:17 - 21 minutes - 29.6 MBState Rep. Andrew Fink joins Megan Pidcock of Radio Free Hillsdale to discuss the recently passed state budget, Governor Whitmer's recent creation of a new education department, and more.
Letter of the Law: Vermont's Ban on Bans
July 11, 2023 15:00 - 2 minutes - 2.78 MBIn this week's episode of Letter of the Law, host Megan Pidcock discusses Vermont's ban on the banning of clotheslines.
Rabbi Meir Y. Soloveichik: Providence and Power
June 30, 2023 20:26 - 26 minutes - 35.8 MBRadio Free Hillsdale's Megan Pidcock talks to Rabbi Meir Y. Soloveichik about his new book Providence and Power in which Rabbi Soloveichik examines ten portraits in Jewish statesmanship going as far back as King David in a way few, if any, have done before. Rabbi Soloveichik serves as Director of Yeshiva University’s Straus Center for Torah and Western Thought and as Rabbi at Congregation Shearith Israel in New York, the oldest Jewish congregation in the United States.
Dr. Jay W. Richards: Abortion, Gender Ideology, and Parent School Choice in America
June 23, 2023 18:39 - 22 minutes - 30.3 MBMegan Pidcock of Radio Free Hillsdale talks to Dr. Jay W. Richards about the current state of abortion, gender ideology, and parent school choice in America. Dr. Richards is Director of the Richard and Helen DeVos center for Life, Religion, and Family and the William E. Simon Senior Research Fellow in Religious Liberty and Civil Society at the Heritage Foundation.
Rep. Andrew Fink: June 20, 2023
June 20, 2023 19:39 - 21 minutes - 28.9 MBState Rep. Andrew Fink joins Megan Pidcock of Radio Free Hillsdale to discuss the recent Mackinac Policy Conference, legislation on absentee ballots, Governor Whitmer's rejection of Hillsdale's request to declare a state of emergency after the ice storm this past winter, and more.
Letter of the Law: Kentucky's Spiritual Snake Problem
June 16, 2023 18:58 - 2 minutes - 2.78 MBOn this episode of "Letter of the Law," host Megan Pidcock discusses a law in Kentucky which bans the use or handling of reptiles from religious services.
What's In a Name: The Story of Cincinnati
June 16, 2023 17:51 - 2 minutes - 2.81 MBThis week on "What's In a Name," host Megan Pidcock discusses the interesting history of how Cincinnati, Ohio got its name, from early American settlers to an ancient Roman general.
State Sen. Joe Bellino: June 9, 2023
June 09, 2023 14:32 - 21 minutes - 38.5 MBMichigan State Sen. Joe Bellino joins WRFH to discuss the Mackinac conference, Michigan's population issues, and a bill that would share private worker information with unions.
Dr. Stanley K. Ridgley: Brutal Minds
June 08, 2023 20:22 - 24 minutes - 33.5 MBDr. Stanley K. Ridgley talks to WRFH about his recent book "Brutal Minds," which covers the history, cause, and concerning effect of left-wing brainwashing in American higher education.
Letter of the Law: The Ban of Bear Wrestling in Missouri
June 07, 2023 18:00 - 2 minutes - 2.79 MBOn this episode of "Letter of the Law," host Megan Pidcock discusses a law in Missouri banning marketing, participating in, or promoting a bear wrestling competition.
Wall Street Weekly: A Random Walk Down North 10th Street
May 14, 2023 23:07 - 45 minutes - 62.6 MBJoin George Accola as he interviews attendees of the Berkshire Hathaway meeting in Omaha to try to uncover what makes "The Woodstock of Capitalism" so popular.
State Sen. Joe Bellino: May 12, 2023
May 12, 2023 17:04 - 22 minutes - 41.8 MBState Sen. Joe Bellino talks with WRFH about a hand-held phone ban, local road funding, and state spending in the most-recent budget proposal.
Jens Heycke: Out of the Melting Pot, Into the Fire
May 11, 2023 14:07 - 18 minutes - 33.1 MBHillsdale student Maddy Welsh talks with Jens Heycke about his recent book, Out of the Melting Pot, Into the Fire: Multiculturalism in the World's Past and America's Future
Inside the Hillsdale Action Shooting Team
May 11, 2023 14:05 - 23 minutes - 43.9 MBWill Galsterer moderates a conversation with Gregory Clement, ’23, and Adam Burlew, coach of the the Hillsdale Action Shooting Team.
The Policy Corner: Gold Standard Act and Farewell
May 08, 2023 21:00 - 5 minutes - 6.99 MBJosh Evan Barker, long-time host of the award-winning show, The Policy Corner, gives his final briefing on the proposal from Rep. Alex Mooney (R-WV) to go back to the gold standard. To see what Josh is up to, visit his blog: joshevanbarker.wordpress.com or follow him on Twitter (@JoshEvanBarker).
Outside Source Football: 2023 Draft Review
May 05, 2023 01:06 - 43 minutes - 60.4 MBThe description for the show: Evan Mick and Ty Ruddy review the 2023 NFL Draft by listing their best pick of each round. They also go through the 5 teams they think had the best draft and the 5 teams they think had the worst draft.
This Week in History: The Iron Lady Leads
May 04, 2023 16:26 - 2 minutes - 2.79 MBThis week, Micah Hart discusses Margaret Thatcher's career.
Elephants in the Room: Left-Wing Tik-Tokers Attack Kremlin to Silence Joe and Kendale
May 04, 2023 16:22 - 22 minutes - 30.3 MBOn the final episode of the year, Joe and Kendale discuss the mysterious attack on the Kremlin, the DNC funding of tik-tokers, and conclude by discussing the shows first year.
Soldiers of Christ: St. Sebastian
May 03, 2023 15:06 - 4 minutes - 5.58 MBSt. Sebastian was a 3rd century Roman soldier who secretly converted many to Christianity and miraculously survived an execution attempt. He is the patron saint of athletes, archers, and soldiers, and his feast day is celebrated on January 20th.
Rep. Andrew Fink: May 1, 2023
May 02, 2023 14:53 - 22 minutes - 30.6 MBState Rep. Andrew Fink joins Josh Barker of Radio Free Hillsdale to discuss legislation on absentee ballots, local pensions, state economic development policymakers, and more.
The Policy Corner: OIRA & the REVIEW Act
May 01, 2023 21:00 - 5 minutes - 6.93 MBThis week, Josh Barker talks about OIRA, an important agency in the regulatory process, as well as the REVIEW Act, a bill that would delay implementation of regulations challenged in court.
Hart on the Hill: Hart off the Hill - Farewell Season 1
April 28, 2023 22:00 - 21 minutes - 29 MBThis week, Micah Hart ends the first season of Hart on the Hill, discussing sanctions, Pence and the 2020 election, and Biden's campaign for a second term.
Wall Street Weekly: Why We Invest
April 28, 2023 21:25 - 22 minutes - 30.3 MBJoin Patrick and George as they discuss the non-financial benefits of investing, talk about the major misconceptions within the financial industry, and reflect on their favorite moments from this semester.
Freshman/Senior Interview: Tom Thompson
April 28, 2023 21:21 - 11 minutes - 21 MBWRFH's Mattingly Watson interviews Tom Thompson, a soon-to-be Hillsdale graduate with an incredible story.
Author Interview: Robert Genetski on "Is There Evidence for God?"
April 28, 2023 21:16 - 22 minutes - 41.7 MBWRFH's Michaela Estruth interviews Robert Genetski, author of Is There Evidence for God? An Economist Searches for Answers. The book examines the question, "is there a God?" and provides readers with a researched-based look at the question.
This Week in History: Mussolini's Last Moments
April 27, 2023 23:26 - 2 minutes - 2.76 MBThis week, Micah Hart discusses Benito Mussolini's death.
Hart on the Hill: Sports, Spending, and Showdowns
April 27, 2023 23:24 - 22 minutes - 30.6 MBThis week, Micah Hart discusses a bill aimed at protecting women in sports, the debt ceiling, and the 2024 presidential campaigns heating up, and more.
Elephants in the Room: Tucker Fired from Biden Campaign for Dominion Defamation
April 27, 2023 23:19 - 22 minutes - 30.3 MBIn this episode, Joe and Kendale are joined by Hillsdale student, Joshua Mistry. The three discuss the settlement in Dominion's defamation suit against Fox, Tucker Carlson's departure from the network, and Biden's 2024 Presidential announcement.
Outside Source Football: Ty's Mock Draft
April 27, 2023 23:17 - 43 minutes - 60.4 MBTy Ruddy and Evan Mick go through Ty's full first round 2023 NFL mock draft.
Great Men Back Then: Ulysses S. Grant (part two)
April 26, 2023 21:00 - 22 minutes - 20.7 MBU.S. Grant is most remembered for leading all Union forces during the American Civil War. But what most people don't know is that he was driven by duty and always remained humble. Listen to hear about Grant's devotion, humility, and success.
Fact of Life: Feminism against Progress - Featuring Mary Harrington
April 26, 2023 21:00 - 44 minutes - 60.7 MBWhat did the Industrial Revolution have to do with feminism? Where did the movement for women's rights go wrong? Join Chloe Noller and Mattingly Watson in their discussion of modern-day feminism and progressivism with special guest Mary Harrington.
The Social Mediators: Bud Light Campaign Controversy
April 24, 2023 21:44 - 21 minutes - 30 MBThis week we try to illuminate some of the conflict and aftermath of Bud Light's campaign with transgender woman Dylan Mulvaney. Tune in to hear about the VP of Marketing's reason for the campaign, the current state of the stock, and the inevitable reminder that capitalism remains a driving force for most things. Or at least it seems that way.
It Is Well: Ep. 7 Roots and Fruits
April 24, 2023 21:35 - 4 minutes - 5.56 MBEver wonder what the role of works is in the life of a Christian? Join Carissa Nisly in discussing why works are simply the fruit of faith in Jesus’ redeeming work upon the cross.
The Policy Corner: Nuclear Power
April 24, 2023 21:00 - 5 minutes - 6.93 MBRep. Byron Donalds (R-FL) and a bipartisan coalition in Congress are looking to expand U.S. nuclear power to fight climate change. What are both sides saying about nuclear power, and what current actions are they seeking to take in that direction? Josh Barker answers that and more on this week's episode of The Policy Corner.
The Virtual Voyage: Adventuring at an Abandoned Industrial Park - Manoah's Altar with Aaron Shaffier
April 23, 2023 13:00 - 35 minutes - 48.6 MBOn this exciting episode of The Virtual Voyage, we'll meet up with one of Israel's most incredible tour guides, Aaron Shaffier, and head to Zorah, the birthplace of Samson. Tour Guide Aaron leads us to an old industrial park—and you won't believe what we'll find. Here's a teaser from Judges 13: "And when the flame went up toward heaven from the altar, the angel of the LORD went up in the flame of the altar. Now Manoah [Samson's father] and his wife were watching, and they fell on t...
Wall Street Weekly: Flowers, Fried, and FTX
April 21, 2023 09:13 - 21 minutes - 30.2 MBJoin Patrick and George as they welcome back Ian Schlagel to discuss the rise of FTX, investigate the fall of Sam Bankman-Fried, and learn ways to avoid being a part of the next tulipmania.
Outside Source Football: Evan's Mock Draft
April 20, 2023 21:49 - 43 minutes - 60.4 MBEvan Mick and Ty Ruddy go through Evan's full first round mock draft.