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WRFH/Radio Free Hillsdale 101.7 FM

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Jul 8, 2026

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Episodes

National Security Matters: Who is Steven Witkoff? 05.05.2025

Steven Witkoff, dubbed Trump's "Envoy to Everything" by the New York Times, has emerged as one of the Trump administration's most prominent figures.  Malia discusses who he is and what he's doing in this week's episode of National Security Matters. 

Word to the Wise: False Dichotomies 05.05.2025

The secret fallacy destroying modern dialogue.

Grammar Minute: How to Speed Read 05.05.2025

A common tip for speed reading is suppressing your internal narrator. Learn why this might work for you on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

Astro Minute: Go Outside and Look Up 05.05.2025

Go outside and look up with today's special episode of Astro Minute.

Under the Radar: 05.02.25 05.05.2025

This week on “Under the Radar,” hear about an executive order defunding public media, a bill that commits to moving America from 5G to 6G internet, a Supreme Court case about which immigrants will receive temporary protected status, and more. I’m your host, Luke Miller, and on this show we’ll cover the news you didn’t catch this week from the mainstream media. While they’re covering the President’...

Flyover Features: Are Universities Entitled to Funding? 05.05.2025

Emma and Sophia discuss whether or not universities can become neutral and if Trump's finding cuts will achieve their intended purpose.

National Security Matters: Hamas 05.05.2025

Ever since its Oct. 7 attack, Hamas has been cast in opposing lights by media: terrorist and freedom fighter.  Join Malia for a broad overview of Hamas by reviewing its founding charter and the 2017 revision.

The Social Mediators: Lessons Learned from The Social Mediators 05.05.2025

This week we discuss Garrett Goolsby and Jillian Parks through the eyes of social media and a Google Search, respectively. Tune in to the final episode of our undergraduate years as we look back on the insights and lessons that we gleaned from producing 80 episodes of the show. 

The Poetry Fix: Holy Sonnet IX 05.05.2025

Today, Erika Kyba reads John Donne's Holy Sonnet IX, in which the poet wrestles with the themes of sin, guilt, and forgiveness.

Off the Trails: The Marathon Recap 05.05.2025

Join Nicole Sighiartau as she discusses some of her wildest experiences in the great outdoors! This week she shares the story behind running her first marathon! 

National Security Matters: Russia-Ukraine Peace Negotiations 05.05.2025

Malia discusses the merits of a prospective Ukraine-Russia permanent peace deal in light of the recent partial ceasefire and Ukrainian President Volodomyr Zelenskyy's history of negotiating with Russia.  

The State of the World: Spain, the South China Sea, and Strikes 05.05.2025

The final episode of The State of the World breaks down top headlines in Europe, Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and the Western Hemisphere. Key topics include the selection of Spanish blackouts, South China Sea tensions, strikes on the Houthi terrorists, and Western Hemisphere elections.

Sofie Kellar: The Huldra and Kitsune as Phenomenological Fox Tricksters Across the East and West 05.05.2025

WRFH's Alexandra Comus talks with Sofie Kellar about her thesis for the Collegiate Scholars Program, "The Huldra and Kitsune as Phenomenological Fox Tricksters Across the East and West." From 05/03/05

Baseball: Hillsdale vs. Ashland (Game Two), 05/03/25 03.05.2025

Baseball: Hillsdale vs. Ashland (Game Two), 05/03/25 Eleanor Whitaker and Gabe Themar on the call for WRFH

Kyle Patrick Moran: As Canada Slides, the U.S. Must Reconsider Assisted Suicide 02.05.2025

From mental illness to homelessness, "assisted dying" is no longer limited to the terminally ill. Is America ready to follow that path? Kyle Patrick Moran, a political analyst and Young Voices contributor , warns that America is edging toward a dangerous shift in how it values life, and must learn from Canada's rapid unraveling of safeguards. He joins WRFH to discuss. From 05/02/25.

Dr. Doug Johnson: Hillsdale's Center for Commerce and Freedom 02.05.2025

Dr. Douglas Johnson, Associate Professor of Management at Hillsdale College, joins Nicole Sighiartau on WRFH to discuss Hillsdale's Hutchison Center for Commerce and Freedom . The object of the Center is to advance the study of the crucial role of commerce in human flourishing. Any study of commerce that does not consider freedom a prerequisite to its success is inaccurate and incomplete. From 05/...

Grammar Minute SPECIAL EPISODE: Interview with Samantha Mendell, Author & Editor 01.05.2025

Samantha Mendell is an author and editor at Mendell Studios. Learn more about common writing mistakes, incorporating faith into writing, and more in today's special episode of Grammar Minute!

Off the Trails: Weathering the Four Seasons 01.05.2025

Join Nicole Sighiartau and Storm Drexler as they discuss their wildest experiences in the great outdoors! This week they share some distinct memories that encompass the four seasons in their minds. 

Grammar Minute: Grammar Hall of Shame 01.05.2025

New to the Grammar Hall of Shame: "You can respond to other's events." Learn why this is wrong on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

Under the Radar: 04.25.25 01.05.2025

This week on “Under the Radar,” hear about an executive order promoting AI in schools, a Supreme Court case that helps explain the backlog in immigration courts, a House Resolution that would make April "Arab American Heritage Month," and more. I’m your host, Luke Miller, and on this show we’ll cover the news you didn’t catch this week from the mainstream media. While they’re covering the Presiden...

America’s Democracy Is Faltering Without Civic Education Reform 30.04.2025

Civic detachment is weakening democracy — and without urgent reform in education, Gen Z may remain the most politically vocal but civically disengaged generation in American history. Alejandro Ramos, Executive Director of the Ramos Research Institute, a Master of Public Administration candidate at Cornell University, and a Young Voices Contributor, argues that the U.S. must prioritize civic educat...

Word to the Wise: Brain 30.04.2025

Are we missing a key aspect of overall health?

Grammar Minute: World Pilots' Day- A Study in Grammar 30.04.2025

What's the proper way to write "World Pilots' Day?" It turns out, you have options. Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

Grammar Minute: History of the Dollar Sign 30.04.2025

Where does the $ sign come from--and should it have one line or two? Find out on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

Astro Minute: Globular Clusters 30.04.2025

Learn how to spot these distant, dazzling objects in today's episode of Astro Minute!

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