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In this episode, Nathaniel gives a footnote in the conversation on the West's most influential Enlightenment economist: Adam Smith. By giving a brief history of Adam Smith's life and an explanation of his novel economic theories, Nathaniel summarizes just what makes Smith's contributions so important to modern discourse.

In this episode, Alexa Robbins dives deep into the 2006 post-apocalyptic novel The Road by Cormac McCarthy. Joined by Joe Coleman, the pair discuss motifs like The Fire and how they play into the bleak—yet ultimately hopeful—attitude towards morality and human life. Using specific examples from the book, Joe explains how McCarthy refutes the standard nihilism of this genre and what makes The Road...

This week, hosts Maddy Welsh and Lauren Scott first talk about a recent criminal case in Hillsdale and this week's Collegian opinions page, then they talk to Olivia Pero about the recent death of a retired Hillsdale professor of math and computer science as well as Charger sports, and finally, they talk to Jillian Parks about a profile she did on a Hillsdale music professor. 

Angels appear to people. Opinions do not. So don't use this one common phrase in your academic essay, under peril of your professor's red pen!

Paul Harvey was an American radio broadcaster for ABC News Radio. In this episode we will hear the voice of Harvey read a few of his most famous radio segments.

Should Christians duck their heads and “submit” to authority? Is that the same as apathy? Who is our ultimate authority? Answer these questions and more with Chloe Noller and Mattingly Watson on today's episode of the Fact of Life podcast.

Joe and Kendale are joined by fellow Hillsdale college student, George Accola. The trio discuss the Chinese spy balloon fiasco, Biden's State of the Union address, and Ilhan Omar's removal from her committee.

Did ABC News really mean to call the world's largest airplane a "monstrous evil?" I don't know, but after listening to this episode of Grammar Minute, you might be able to guess!

In January, the House passed the Born-Alive Survivors Protection Act. Take a listen to find out what the bill would do and the opposition it faces. 

This week we talk about another piece of semi-depressing but highly educational subject matter: Medicare and Medicaid. Tune in to hear Jillian's stolen memory device for remembering the difference between the programs, Garrett talk about Canada, and discussion about this long-standing, nuanced issue.

Consider from the biblical perspective of mercy Anne Hathaway's comments on abortion.

Rep. Andrew Fink joins Josh Barker to discuss the controversy over committee assignment, Governor Whitmer's agenda outlined in the State of the State, and recent legislation in the State House. 

This week, Micah Hart discusses the Beatles' first trip to the states.

This week, Micah Hart discusses the Rep. Santos drama, Michigan Republican chaos, a denouncement of socialism in the House of Representatives, among other things.

Join tour guide Abigail in Israel as we continue our exciting adventure in Tel Dan. We'll head to the spot where the Tel Dan Stele was found. It's a significant slab of stone with an Aramaic inscription that mentions the "House of David," thus providing the only extra-biblical evidence for King David from the Bible. We'll also make a brief stop at Baniass (or Caesarea Philippi), a nearby site, whe...

This week, hosts Maddy Welsh and Lauren Scott talk to Christian Peck-Dimit about Chargers men's basketball, Michaela Estruth about her recent visit to Frankenmuth, Michael Bachman about a study conducted by the Applied Math Club about Hillsdale students' degrees of separation, and then Maddy will discuss some of today's headlines.

In their first episode of the new year, Joe and Kendale catch up on the news of Kevin McCarthy's run for Speaker of the House, and discuss new details on the classified documents scandal. They finish the episode by discussing Nikki Haley's possible candidacy for President in 2024.

Are professional athletes the next political activists? Why are our favorite sports arenas turning into a political battle ground? On this week’s episode of Fact of Life, Chloe Noller and Mattie Grace Watson discuss the increasingly politicized nature of sports and why we should be doing everything in our power to stop this progression.

Paul Harvey was an American radio broadcaster for ABC News Radio. He is most well known for his "rest of the story" segments, which we will be focusing on in this episode.

St. Brigid was a 5th century Irish saint who generously gave her possessions to the poor and founded several convents. She is the patron saint of babies, dairy workers, farmers, Ireland, poets, and nuns, and her feast day is celebrated on February 1st.

This week Jillian and Garrett discuss the national debt, and the mood of the episode expectedly dips after Jillian realizes how hopeless it all looks. Tune in to hear the gems of optimism throughout the episode including Garrett's trip to Frankenmuth, Jillian's analogy between Garrett and Gaston, and Garrett's fun comparison between the debt and otters.

Planning for retirement? The December Omnibus Bill made some changes that might benefit you. Take a listen to find out what some of them are. 

This episode returns to Scripture and studies the first woman of the Bible. Look at the unique qualities of women and the value the Bible has for them.

Join tour guide Abigail for an exciting adventure in Tel Dan, often considered to be the northern border of Israel. We'll explore the history of Dan, enjoy a beautiful walk through nature, and see the alternate temple Rehoboam erected at Dan in disobedience to God. But the highlight of the tour is a stop at Abraham's gate—a 4000-year-old gate (also containing the oldest arch in the world) that Abr...

On This Week in History, Micah Hart talks about the Columbia space shuttle tragedy.