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St. Catherine of Siena was a Doctor of the Catholic Church who received many mystical visions and the mark of the stigmata. Her feast day is celebrated on April 29th, and she is the patroness of illness, Italy, miscarriages, people ridiculed for their faith, and nurses. 

In this episode of The Poetry Fix, we revisit T. S. Eliot's Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock.

A look at the career of an Indy 500 legend.

Hillsdale freshman Alessia Sandala interviews Hillsdale senior Charis Linton about her time on campus, lessons learned, advice for younger students, and more. From 05/2024.

Craig Springer is a fish biologist and writer with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and former editor of the agency's Eddiesmagazine. He's the editor of America's Bountiful Waters: 150 Years of Fisheries Conservation and the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service. His writings on conservation, nature, and history haveappeared in the New York Times, ESPN Outdoors, Farmers' Almanac, and elsewhere. He also provides content for the newsletter produced by Hillsale's College's Nimrod Education Center. He lives in northern New Mexico.

In this episode of MPBeats, Erika Kyba is joined by Sergio Mielniczenko and Kyle Canjar to talk about the iconic bossa nova movement, the rhythms of Brazilian music, and what makes MPB unique.

This week we discuss the ongoing pro-Palestine protests profilerating across college campuses. Tune in to hear about why these protests are happening (and why people are getting arrested), a non-exhaustive list of campuses involved, and (potentially) the new up-and-coming profession for our current moment.  

This week we talked to Louisa Klaserner about sorority legends, track team ecosystems, and whether or not people should ever live in Ohio. 

In this episode of The Poetry Fix, we explore one of D. H. Laurence's final works: "Bavarian Gentians."

The protein party isn't over: Adriana and Erika discuss more health benefits of a high protein diet and some easy ways to incorporate it into your diet.

This week, Megan and Alessia explore the dramatic, unconventional story of U.S. Green Beret and CIA operative William "Billy" Waugh.

Ally is on aux this week and takes the crew back to 1972 with Jim Croce's "Operator (That's Not the Way It Feels)." We talk breakup songs, the relevance of quality music even decades later when removed from the signs of their times, and Croce as a songwriter. Ally also makes fun of Gavin (per usual).

This week, complete our two-part special about Twenty One Pilots. We're joined by our friend and fellow fan, Madison Asher. In this episode we walk through "My Blood" from "Trench" and their newest, "Overcompensate."

This week, we start a two-part special about Twenty One Pilots. We're joined by our friend and fellow fan, Madison Asher. In this episode we walk through "Taxi Cab" off of their self-titled debut and "Migraine" off of "Vessel." Stay tuned for part 2!

Gavin is on aux this week and chose "Rumble" by  Skrillex, Fred Again and Flowdan. This is a bit out of the crew's comfort zone, despite Bella being our elected electronic music representative. Gavin walks us through how he found the song, the gals relay their histories with Skrillex, and we chat about the merging of different genres to create songs like this. 

Join Patrick and George as they discuss the top moments from the past 35 episodes of the show. 

In the final episode of Sidebar on Radio Free Hillsdale 101.7 FM, hosts Lauren Scott, Maddy Welsh, and Emilie Moneyhon discuss roasted cicada salads, Chicago's famous rat hole, a thief disguised as a garbage-bag, and more. Then, Emilie presents Lauren and Maddy with two true news stories and one fake one and they have to guess which one is the lie.

Join the crew from Outside Source Football and friends to hear insight and analysis of the 2024 NFL Draft. From 04/25/24.

This week we discuss terrain theory versus germ theory, which Jillian did not even know was a "theory" until scrolling for this episode. Tune in to hear social media fail majorly, Jillian try her best to engage with scientific theories, and Garrett make a rare mention of his girlfriend whom he has dated almost as long as this show has been around.  

A look at the origin of "Shoeless" Joe Jackson's name.

Nate is joined by Dravyn Spies to talk all about Minnesota. 

Dr. Allen Guelzo is a Thomas W. Smith Distinguished Research Scholar and Director of the Initiative on Politics and Statesmanship in the James Madison Program at Princeton University. He joins Jillian Parks on Radio Free Hillsdale to talk about the relevance and importance of history and, more specifically, what he has learned through his work as an eminent Civil War historian. 

This week on the podcast we have a musical guest with whom we discuss being on WHIP and falling in love, getting hit by a bus, and boys who pirouette. 

Cincinnatus was an upstanding Roman statesman. Although he was Roman, he inspired many Americans, perhaps even George Washington. Tune in to learn why Washington is known as the "Second Cincinnatus." 

T.S. Eliot wrote many serious poems, but he also loved cats. He even wrote about cats. Listen as we read one of Eliot's most beloved poems, "Macavity the Mystery Cat." 

Did you know the grandson of the 10th president of the United States is still alive? Listen to learn more about him. 

Hamilton Fish III commanded the Harlem Hellfighters during World War I. He carried on the legacy of his great-grandfather by fighting for civil rights. 

Hamilton Fish was Ulysses S. Grant's most trusted advisor. Listen to learn more of his significance in relation to Grant's presidency and American civil rights. 

Here are some of the tools you'll need to find your way around the night sky.

It's strange--but easy. Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

Weirdly put. Put weirdly? Find out on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

In this episode of "The Poetry Fix," we pause from the rush of life and experience W. H. Auden's "On This Island."

In this episode of The Healing Hour, Adriana and Erika discuss the health benefits of protein.

Today we explore the history and customs of British Tea. 

Vince 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.   

This week Megan and Alessia share the story of Aline Griffith, the model and spy turned Spanish countess during World War II.

In 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.

The story of one of the most popular engines to race at Indianapolis.

A look at baseball cards...and the Mona Lisa. 

Join 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. 

In this episode of The Poetry Fix, we explore the first part of T. S. Eliot's "The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock."

The 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. 

This week, Alessia and Megan jump into the Civil War to explore the fascinating story of the Union spy: "Miss Major Pauline Cushman."

In 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
Graham Kaufman and Thomas McKenna on the call for WRFH

Baseball: Hillsdale vs. Malone, 04/13/24 Game One
Christian Papillon and Nathan Stanish on the call for WRFH

This 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. 

Nate is joined by Adam Sincavage to talk all about New Jersey. 

A look at baseball's first radio broadcast.

A look at one of the strangest trades in baseball history.

In this episode of The Poetry Fix, we explore Easter, 1916, by William Butler Yeats.

In this episode of The Healing Hour, Adriana and Erika reflect on how we can find adventure in every day of our lives.

This 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? 

Bella 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. 

Ally 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. 

Gavin 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."

This 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. 

In this episode we explore one of Golden Hollywood’s most shocking scandals.

This 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.  

On this episode of Letter of the Law, host Megan Pidcock discusses the rules and regulations surrounding Saguaro Cacti in Arizona. 

What 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!

A look back at the year that Andy Granatelli brought his now-iconic turbine-powered car to the track.

A look at the first race won by a rear-engine car.

In 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.

Mary 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." 

This 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.

This week on the Collegian Week in Review, hosts Maddy Welsh and Lauren Scott discuss this issue's top headlines. Then, they talk to Caroline Kurt on why swearing is occasionally ok. Finally, they will be talking to Carly Moran about the recent achievements of the Hillsdale Chargers shotgun and action shooting teams.

This week on the Collegian Week in Review, hosts Maddy Welsh and Lauren Scott discuss this issue's top headlines. Then, they talk to Elizabeth Troutman about construction on campus. Finally, they talk to Logan Washburn about recent illnesses both county and statewide. 

This week on the Collegian Week in Review, hosts Maddy Welsh and Lauren Scott first discuss this issue's top headlines. Then, they talk to Logan Washburn about a strange illness affecting children in Quincy. Finally, they talk to Eleanor Whitaker about a recent talk on campus.

This 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.

Mike 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.

Nate is joined by Nick Blatner to talk all about Illinois. 

In 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. 

In this episode of The Poetry Fix, we read "Spring," by Gerard Manley Hopkins.

On this episode, we welcome special guest Jadon Camero to discuss a currently unfolding scandal of history in the world of baseball.

Hey 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. 

Join 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.

In 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.

This 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. 

The origin of baseball's 9 innings

This 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.

Nate is joined by Gabe Higbie to talk all about New Mexico. 

Baseball: Hillsdale vs. Grand Valley State, 03/27/24
Jack Sullivan and Sam Wallace on the call for WRFH

In this episode of The Healing Hour, Adriana and Erika answer your questions about multivitamins.

The story of one of the most dominant powerhouses at the speedway.

This week on the podcast we talk about dairy beverages, Greek life on campus, and how goated Hillsdale STEM is. 

Rainer 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 through economic growth, Smith wrote, and economic freedom is the crucial prerequisite for such growth.

In this episode of The Poetry Fix, we read "A Knife of Pure Blade," by Joao Cabral do Melo Neto.

In this episode we break down the basics of oolong tea, covering the history, different types, and the way you can brew the perfect cup of oolong tea. 

In this episode, Emma shares a personal story of God's faithfulness through a challenging time of aggressive illness, through which God further shaped her understanding of suffering.

Join Patrick and George as they discuss Reddit's first day of trading, investigate Apple's monopoly problem, and evaluate the newest accusations against Boeing. 

This week, Megan and Alessia highlight Eli Cohen's successes in Syria and discuss the final moments of his espionage career.

Baseball: Hillsdale vs. Tiffin, 03/24/24
Christian Papillon and Ty Ruddy on the call for WRFH

Baseball: Hillsdale vs. Tiffin, 03/23/24 Game 2

Baseball: Hillsdale vs. Tiffin, 03/23/24 Game 1
Christian Papillon and Thomas McKenna on the call for WRFH

Baseball: Hillsdale vs. Tiffin, 03/22/24
Connor Khoury and Tayte Christensen on the call for WRFH

I sneeze if I pet cats, but I become joyful iff I pet cats. Learn the difference on today's episode of Grammar Minute, and visit thegrammarminute.com for more tips and tricks.

Toss out your grammar book and your thesaurus when you're writing email subject lines (unless you want to sound like ChatGPT). Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute, and visit thegrammarminute.com for more tips and tricks.

Learn about what you'll see during the upcoming solar eclipse, and remember to practice safe viewing techniques.