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    Take Note: The Musical Versatility of John Mayer

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2022 22:50


    Join Matt and Josiah as they journey through the extensive music career of the contentious heartthrob, John Mayer. With 8 studio albums and 7 Grammy awards, and an expensive watch collection, Mayer has gained respect for his incredible guitar skills, longevity of career, and soothing voice. Listen to clips of "Body is a Wonderland," "Gravity," "Born and Raised," and "Wild Blue."

    Collegian Week in Review: September 8th, 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2022 22:00


    On this week's episode of the Collegian Week In Review, hosts Maddy Welsh and Lauren Scott discuss the student band "The Schizmatics" with Michaela Estruth, heavy metal music and charger sports with Claire Gaudet, the College's mascot choices with Micah Hart, and the long lines in Saga with Nathan Stanish.

    Story of a Season: 2022 Season Predictions

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2022 22:03


    In this episode, Truman gives his personal picks for 2022 NFL playoff teams, the ultimate Super Bowl winner and some Week 1 picks.

    Grammar Minute: Plural Possessives

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2022 1:00


    Are you going to Jones's house, or are you going to the Joneses' house? And how much of a difference does it make? Find out on this episode of Grammar Minute!

    Hidden Figures in History: Irena Sendler - The Savior of 2,500 Jewish Children

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2022 4:45


    This heroic Polish woman and her small network of compatriots saved over 2,500 Jewish children from the Warsaw ghetto during the Holocaust.

    The Policy Corner: Student Debt Forgiveness

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2022 5:30


    Josh Barker of Radio Free Hillsdale looks at Biden's Student Loan Forgiveness proposal and discusses its likelihood, implications, support, and criticism.

    Take Note: Reminiscing - Little River Band

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2022 22:06


    Matt and Josiah are back to discuss the wildly abnormal music theory of the Little River Band's hit "Reminiscing," and much more.

    Hart on the Hill: Democrats, Democracy, and Donald Trump

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2022 23:09


    In this episode, Micah Hart discusses an Alaskan House race, January 6, and a heated Florida election season (with special guest, candidate Anna Paulina Luna).

    Great Men Back Then: Elizebeth Smith Friedman

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2022 21:59


    Hillsdale College's most successful alumna and one of America's greatest heroes, yet no one knows her name. Elizebeth Friedman was a codebreaker in World War I and World War II and she paved the way of codebreaking in the United States. She deserves to be honored.

    Collegian Week in Review: September 1st, 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2022 21:30


    On this week's episode of the Collegian Week In Review, hosts Maddy Welsh and Lauren Scott discuss Netflix's recent controversial adaptation of Jane Austen's Persuasion with Evalyn Homoelle, the new Charger logo with Erik Teder, and the recent city news with Logan Washburn.

    Story of a Season: Look Ahead to the 2022 Season

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2022 22:00


    In this episode, Truman looks at what we can learn from the 2021 season to make predictions of how teams will perform in the upcoming year.

    Grammar Minute: The En vs Em Question

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2022 1:00


    Maybe you can run the 100-meter dash, but can you write the right dash in your English paper? Find out on this episode of the Grammar Minute!

    Hidden Figures in History: Ching Shih - The Pirate Who Ruled the Chinese Seas

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2022 4:56


    Hidden Figures in History with Therese Boudreaux

    The Policy Corner: Inflation Reduction Act

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2022 5:00


    Josh Barker of Radio Free Hillsdale walks through the Inflation Reduction Act and its background, proposals, and criticisms.

    Rep. Andrew Fink: August 29, 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2022 22:00


    Rep. Andrew Fink (R) joins Josh Barker to discuss the upcoming general election, education choice ballot initiative, and social issues.

    Collegian Week in Review: August 25, 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2022 20:16


    On the first episode back after summer break, hosts Maddy Welsh and Lauren Scott discuss summer movie reviews with Ally Hall, the ethics of surrogacy with Lauren Scott, the clash between the state and county Republican delegates with Logan Washburn, and about recent College logo changes and the Collegian layout with Tracy Wilson.

    Hart on the Hill: Secretary of State Showdown: Get to Know Kristina Karamo

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2022 21:59


    In this episode, Micah Hart discusses the state of the secretary of state's race in the state of Michigan. In this episode, Kristina Karamo discusses politics, her life, and her faith.

    Story of a Season: How Should We Look at Football

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2022 22:02


    In this episode, Truman kicks off the semester with a look at the new focus of the show on the current NFL season. He also explains the ideas and principles we'll be using to look at football this year, as well as some football stat terms.

    Grammar Minute: I.e vs. E.g.

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2022 1:00


    Many argue that Latin is no longer a useful language, but as this episode proves, there's always a time to go back to your roots!

    WHIP: Walk Into Public Life, Version 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2022 0:59


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    WHIP: Walk Into Public Life, Version 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2022 1:00


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    WHIP: Opportunities in D.C., Version 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2022 1:00


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    WHIP: Opportunities in D.C., Version 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2022 1:00


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    WHIP: Rise to Self-Government, Version 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2022 1:00


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    WHIP: Rise To Self-Government, Version 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2022 1:00


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    Total Bases: August 11, 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2022 22:17


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    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2022 21:49


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    Aryeh Lightstone Interview: July 29, 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2022 20:00


    Aryeh Lightstone discusses peace in the Middle East and what the Biden Administration must do to advance America's interest abroad.

    William Hazelgrove Interview: July 26, 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2022 17:40


    William Hazelgrove discusses the life of Cassie Chadwick during the Gilded Age.

    Dean Clancy: The HSA Option

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2022 17:46


    Dean Clancy, a senior policy fellow at Americans for Prosperity and a Paragon Health Institute public advisor, joins WRFH to talk about the HSA option, which would allow low-income Americans to use a portion of their ACA subsidy as a Health Savings Account contribution. From 07/20/22.

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    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2022 22:02


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    Kill Two Birds With One Stone

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2022 3:00


    Did the idiom "to kill two birds with one stone" originate from Thomas Hobbes or Greek mythology? Listen to this episode to find out.

    Hannah Coulter Pt. 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2022 4:00


    In this episode, we read a few paragraphs from chapter 7 when Hannah finds out her husband who has been fighting in World War Two is "missing in action".

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    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2022 22:10


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    Penny For Your Thoughts

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2022 3:00


    Penny for your thoughts? You will be able to answer this question after listening to this episode.

    Hannah Coulter pt. 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2022 4:00


    Although this book by Wendell Berry is fiction, the emotions it arouses are very much real. In this episode we read a few paragraphs where Hannah is vulnerable because she misses her husband who was drafted to fight in World War Two.

    Rep. Andrew Fink; July 17 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2022 20:20


    State Rep. Andrew Fink discusses what the overturning of Roe v. Wade means for Michigan, immigrant sanctuary cities in Michigan, a resolution calling on Congress to end the federal student loan program, and more.

    Total Bases: July 7, 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2022 21:56


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    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2022 22:07


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    Why I Am not Going To Buy A Computer Pt. 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2022 4:00


    Listen to this episode to learn more about the letters Berry received when the public found out about his refusal to buy a computer. Berry responds to these letters, further justifying his decision and standing his ground.

    The Writing On The Wall

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2022 3:00


    In this episode, we explain the meaning and history behind the saying, "the writing on the wall".

    You Can't Have Your Cake And Eat It Too

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2022 3:00


    Did you know the saying "you can't have your cake and eat it too" is a modified version of the original saying? There is only a slight difference, but it has a bigger impact than one may think. Listen to this episode to hear the full story.

    Why I Am not Going To Buy A Computer Pt. 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2022 4:00


    In this episode we read the latter part of Berry's essay. He is responding to a few letters he received where people accused him of being sexist and old fashioned.

    Douglas MacKinnon: The 56

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2022 20:00


    Douglas MacKinnon is a former White House and Pentagon official and bestselling author working with other former government officials to establish a Foundation to preserve the history and protect the reputations of our Founding Fathers. His latest book is "The 56: Liberty Lessons From Those Who Risked All to Sign The Declaration of Independence"

    Rep. Andrew Fink: June 20, 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2022 21:21


    State Rep. Andrew Fink discusses the recent assassination attempt on Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh, the upcoming primary election for state representative coming up in August, and more.

    A Bushel And A Peck

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2022 3:00


    You have probably heard someone you love say, "I love you a bushel and a peck". In this episode, we will explain what that saying means and the history behind it.

    Why I Am not Going To Buy A computer

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2022 4:00


    In this episode we read the first few paragraphs of one of Berry's best essays.

    Total Bases: June 17, 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2022 21:59


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    Sen. Mike Shirkey: June 16, 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2022 9:16


    Michigan State Sen. Mike Shirkey, also Senate Majority Leader, joins WRFH to discuss a possible income tax cut, the gubernatorial race, and more.

    Interview: John Staddon, June 13, 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2022 21:00


    John Staddon, professor of psychology and biology at Duke University, discusses his book, Science in an Age of Unreason.

    Total Bases: June 9, 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2022 21:58


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