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WRFH/Radio Free Hillsdale 101.7 FM

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Jul 8, 2026

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Episodes

The Social Mediators: The World Cup 03.12.2022

This week we discuss the controversy surrounding the World Cup in Qatar for our final episode of the year! Tune in to learn about the mechanics and corruption behind picking a host country and Jillian saying she “doesn't get it” over and over.

A Pilgrim's History: Straighten Your Backbone 03.12.2022

On December 9, 1990, Lech Walesa was elected president of the new government of Poland which replaced the collapsing Soviet Union. His election was the culmination of a long policy of Polish revolution which focused not on parties, mass movements, or even personalities, but on the individual. As Vaclav Havel said: “simply straighten your backbone and live in greater dignity as an individual.”

Take Note: ABBA's Brilliance 01.12.2022

Our hosts Josiah and Matt take the listener through a journey of the '70s' classic band ABBA. They discuss ABBA's legacy from their songs, the movie Mamma Mia!, and a new resurgence on Tik Tok. In listening to "I Do, I Do, I Do, I Do, I Do" and "Gimme! Gimme! Gimme! (A Man After Midnight)," the pair give a brief history and explanation of what made (and makes) ABBA so great.

Fact of Life: Gun Control and the 2nd Amendment 01.12.2022

Should teachers be allowed to possess guns on campus? Is it time to harden school campuses? Was the 2nd amendment even intended for regular citizens or was it just the “militia?” Answer these tough questions with college freshmen Chloe Noller and Mattie Grace Watson on today's segment of Fact of Life.

Story of a Season: Week 12 Recap: Which Bubble Teams Have a Shot? 30.11.2022

In this episode, Truman goes through some of the action from last week in the NFL, and gives power rankings and game picks!

Grammar Minute: It's Not Unlikely That You've Seen This Before ... 30.11.2022

It's also not unlikely that you didn't spot the grammar error in the title. Find out what it is in this latest episode of Grammar Minute!

Elephants in the Room: Woke Kayne Incites Chinese Protests 30.11.2022

Joe and Kendale are joined by Hillsdale College Student, Paul Joshua Bustamante. The three talk about Disney's most recent Woke box-office flop, the protests against China's "Zero Covid" policy, and finally, Kanye West's 2024 presidential campaign.

Interview: Hillsdale Academy on Their Upcoming Presentation of "The Crucible" 28.11.2022

Jillian Parks of Radio Free Hillsdale interviews Kathryn Wales and Hillsdale Academy students concerning their upcoming presentation of “The Crucible” by Arthur Miller. Hillsdale Academy will perform this play on December 1 and 3, 2022 at the Dawn Theater in downtown Hillsdale.

The Policy Corner: Respect for Marriage Act 28.11.2022

Josh Barker breaks down HR 8404, the Respect for Marriage Act, as the Senate is likely to vote on the legislation in the coming weeks.

Men's Basketball: Hillsdale vs. Northern Michigan 21.11.2022

Men's Basketball: Hillsdale vs. Northern Michigan Julius Graber & Garrit Aissen on the call for WRFH

A Pilgrim's History: Whales and Luck 20.11.2022

Moby Dick is a fantastic story of a half-crazed captain and a whale with a vendetta - so fantastical that it would have to be based on reality. And it was. On November 20, 1820 the whaling ship the Essex was sunk more than a thousand miles off the coast of South America by a large sperm whale. The harrowing tale of survival inspired Herman Melville to put pen to paper and produce a great American...

This Week in History: President Down 20.11.2022

This week, Micah Hart discuses the assassination of John F Kennedy.

Hart on the Hill: Midterms and MAGA 20.11.2022

This week, Micah Hart discusses the midterms and 2024 candidate possibilities.

Women's Basketball: Hillsdale vs. Purdue Northwest 19.11.2022

Women's Basketball: Hillsdale vs. Purdue Northwest, 11/18/22 Garrit Aissen and Evan Mick on the call for WRFH

The Social Mediators: Superfoods 18.11.2022

This week we talk about superfoods! Are they real? Are they a conspiracy? Does Jillian have to eat them?? Tune in to hear about avocados, blueberries, hemp seeds, and Garrett's earnest attempts to convince Jillian to eat some vegetables.

Defense Now: Is NATO Worth It? 18.11.2022

On this week's episode of Defense Now, Conner Bolanos discusses NATO and the role that the United States should play in it.

Story of a Season: Week 10 Recap - Anti-Overreaction Week 16.11.2022

In this episode, Truman goes through some of the action from last week in the NFL, and gives power rankings and game picks!

Grammar Minute: Friends Share Everything - Even (Sometimes) Apostrophes 16.11.2022

If my friend and I both own something, is it "Lauren and friend's item" or would that be "Lauren's and friend's item?" Find out on this episode of Grammar Minute!

Elephants in the Room: Tik Tok Fetterman uses Crypto funds to squash Red Wave 16.11.2022

In this week's episode, Kendale and Joe are joined by Hayden Price. They discuss the recent cryptocurrency scandal involving FTX and the disappointing results of last weeks midterms.

Hidden Figures in History: Clara Barton – Founder of the American Red Cross 15.11.2022

Dubbed the “Angel of the Battlefield,” this Civil War nurse not only spent almost two decades working to persuade U.S. presidents to ratify the Geneva convention, but also established the Red Cross in America.

DC Diaries: Cole Shanks - November 15, 2022 15.11.2022

Junior Cole Shanks joins Undergraduate Program Coordinator Mary Greco in the studio to discuss Cole's experiences on the Washington-Hillsdale Internship Program. For the fall 2022 semester, Cole is interning at Atlas Network.

The Policy Corner: Affordable Housing and Property Taxes 15.11.2022

Current Events Story The Policy Corner: Michigan Affordable Housing and Property Taxes Hillsdale College

DC Diaries: Cole Shanks - November 14, 2022 14.11.2022

Junior Cole Shanks joins Undergraduate Program Coordinator Mary Greco in the studio to discuss Cole's experiences on the Washington-Hillsdale Internship Program. For the fall 2022 semester, Cole is interning at Atlas Network.

DC Diaries: Olivia Hajicek - November 14, 2022 14.11.2022

Junior Olivia Hajicek joins Undergraduate Program Coordinator Mary Greco in the studio to discuss Olivia's experiences on the Washington-Hillsdale Internship Program. For the fall 2022 semester, Olivia is interning at the Claremont Institute.

DC Diaries: Meaghen McManus - November 14, 2022 14.11.2022

Junior Meaghen McManus joins Undergraduate Program Coordinator Mary Greco in the studio to discuss Meaghen's experiences on the Washington-Hillsdale Internship Program. For the fall 2022 semester, Meaghen is interning at The Heritage Foundation.

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