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Total Bases: July 1, 2022 by Student Content

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.

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

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.

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 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"

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.

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.

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

Total Bases: June 17, 2022 by Student Content

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

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

Total Bases: June 9, 2022 by Student Content

We have all heard the saying, "that's all she wrote". But, where did this saying originate from? Was it a soldier from World War II, or a country singer? Listen to this episode to find out.

In this episode, we read the first five stanzas of Wendell Berry's poem, "The Country of Marriage".

Rep. Andrew Fink discusses the Republican candidates for Michigan governor, a new law that records impoundment within 24 hours, Governor Whitmer's suggested compromise about rising gas prices, and more.

"Manifesto: The Mad Farmer Liberation Front" is a poem written by Berry that contains wisdom applicable to the old and young.

In this episode, we will read the poem, "A Timbered Choir". This is One of Wendell Berry's most famous poems that holds great truth and beauty.

In this episode, we will discuss the history behind the phrase, "saved by the bell", as well as a common misconception about where this phrase originates from.

In this episode, you will learn the history and meaning behind the saying, "hit the hay".

Samuel Witcham Jr., former professor of military history and historical geography and author of over 40 books, discusses his newest book, The Encyclopedia of Confederate Generals.

Total Bases: May 27, 2022 by Student Content

Historian Mark Hager joins WRFH to discuss his new book. Hager builds on hundreds of hours of interviews with Harold Frank, sharing the intimate and heart-pounding account of Frank’s journey as a child of the Great Depression to the bloody shores of the D-Day invasion, into the bowels of Nazi Germany, and back to the U.S. where as a young man Harold would spend years resolutely dealing with the li...

Rev. Robert A. Sirico is a Roman Catholic priest and the president and co-founder of the Acton Institute, talks with WRFH about THE ECONOMICS OF THE PARABLES. Timeless and moral economic wisdom for life's choices and changes derived from the parables of the New Testament by famed free market advocate and Catholic priest Robert Sirico. From 05/25/21

Dale Ahlquist joins WRFH to discuss his new book, THE STORY OF THE FAMILY This compilation of texts and quotes from the prolific G. K. Chesterton, edited by Dale Ahlquist, illustrates the glory of the family—the heritage of romance, love, marriage, parenthood, and home. It is a hymn in praise of the saucepan, the kettle, the hairbrush, the umbrella stand, what Chesterton calls "the brave old bones...