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This episode explores the medieval poem 'Dream of the Rood,' focusing on how the cross narrates Christ's passion as his shield partner in battle, shifting focus from suffering to the power of redemption.

This episode analyzes a House bill aimed at reducing lethal force by law enforcement through tax exemptions for less-than-lethal weapons and discusses related Supreme Court cases.

This episode explores the dramatic history of the American chestnut tree, detailing its ecological importance, human uses, and catastrophic decline due to a devastating blight.

The hosts Olivia Henson and Siobhan Weed rank their top five silly national non-holiday holidays, such as National Cook Something Bold and Pungent Day and National Dinosaur Day, in a lighthearted and humorous episode.

This episode analyzes Secretary of State Marco Rubio's conciliatory 2026 Munich Security Council speech, contrasting it with last year's confrontational approach and discussing its implications for U.S.-European relations amid ongoing international tensions.

This episode features an interview with Michael Lucchese discussing his article on Frederick Douglass's reflections on Abraham Lincoln, exploring historical perspectives on slavery and American values.

This episode covers underreported news including a U.S.-Japan trade deal focused on economic security and military strategy against China, an executive order on welfare fraud, and a hunting bill with environmental concerns.

The hosts welcome Dr.

This episode covers historical events from March 15-21, including the birth of James Madison and the assassination of Julius Caesar.

Two hosts reminisce about nostalgic childhood experiences, starting with the rainbow loom craze and its impact on their lives.

Two college student hosts humorously rank their top five whimsical side gigs they'd love to have, starting with product tester and SeaWorld animal trainer.

This is a live play-by-play broadcast of a women's college basketball game between the Hillsdale Chargers and Findlay Oilers, featuring detailed commentary on player actions and game flow.

This episode covers the birth of Albert Einstein on March 14th, 1879, and the death of Harriet Tubman on March 10th, 1913, highlighting their significant contributions to science and social justice in Western history.

This episode of the Boys Only podcast features a lighthearted interview with guests Brendan Burnham and Joey Buff, focusing on their campus identities and activities like the Hillsdale action shooting team.

This episode critiques the red pill movement's views on relationships, blending humor with serious analysis through a guest interview.

This is a live radio broadcast of a women's college basketball game between the Hillsdale Chargers and Northwood.

This episode explores the life and legacy of Saint Polycarp of Smyrna, an early Christian figure celebrated across multiple traditions and known as the patron saint of those with earaches.

This solo episode discusses essential outdoor clothing and gear, offering tips on building an affordable wardrobe for various activities.

A mother-daughter conversation where Anna Novak shares her life experiences and advice for young women growing up in today's culture.

State Senator Joe Bellino critiques Governor Whitmer's State of the State address, highlighting Michigan's poor rankings in employment, income, and education despite her claims of progress.

Two hosts debate various lighthearted topics in a 'Gas or Pass' segment, comparing holidays, seasons, foods, and stores.

Host Ella Malone interviews Sarah Chapelle, a sophomore track athlete at Hillsdale College, about her year-round training schedule, the transition between indoor and outdoor seasons, and how she manages recovery from injuries.

Ella Malone interviews Molly Kennedy, a junior volleyball player at Hillsdale College, about her health and wellness journey as a D2 athlete.

A father-daughter podcast co-hosted by a licensed marriage therapist and his daughter explores navigating romantic relationships by balancing hookup culture with thoughtful discernment.

This episode of Wherefore Art Thou, Romeo?

The host discusses the first 12 chapters of Red Rising, focusing on the shocking death of a main character and its implications for the dystopian plot.

State Senator Joe Bellino explains his vote against moving Michigan's primary elections to May, criticizing the bill for not eliminating an early spring voting day used by schools to pass millages with low voter turnout.

This episode analyzes the concluding stanzas of 'The Dream of the Rood,' exploring parallels between the cross's suffering and Mary's suffering as redemptive forces in Christian theology.

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This is a live radio broadcast of the Hillsdale Chargers men's basketball team's final regular season game against the Northwood Timberwolves on Senior Night.

Sam Raus discusses the bloated $1.5 trillion military budget request, exploring why defense spending is often treated as untouchable and questioning its operational efficiency.

This episode continues a discussion on 'princess treatment' in dating, analyzing scenarios like sharing umbrellas and remembering preferences to determine what constitutes basic relationship decency versus special gestures.

This episode is a live sports broadcast covering a college baseball game between Hillsdale and Ohio Dominican, discussing team records, stadium renovations, and regional rivalry.

The hosts rank their top five animals they would love to pet but can't, starting with lions and hippos, based on humorous criteria like appearance and pop culture references.

This episode of Real Ramen Hour explores family histories and the impact of grandparents, tied to Taiwan's Peace Memorial Day and the 2-8 massacre, while sharing a personal ramen recipe.

Michigan State Representative Jennifer Wortz discusses the devastating tornado damage in Union City and ongoing recovery efforts, including insurance issues and emergency funding.

Hosts Alessia Sandella and Tate Christensen introduce the Collegian Weekend Review, featuring an interview with Erika Kaiba about her IBS award-winning poetry show, The Poetry Fix, which aims to make poetry accessible to a wider audience by analyzing poems weekly.

This episode of Wherefore Art Thou, Romeo?

This episode analyzes the Supreme Court's 6-3 decision striking down President Trump's tariffs under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, discussing the legal arguments, dissenting opinions, and Trump's immediate response with new executive actions.

This episode examines controversial claims from Peter Schweizer's book 'Invisible Coup' that Mexico and China are weaponizing immigration to destabilize American society through demographic and political means, focusing on historical precedents like the 1980 Mariel Boatlift.

This episode discusses how to navigate romantic relationships with a balanced mindset, featuring a licensed marriage therapist as co-host.

A live radio broadcast of a college men's basketball game between the Hillsdale Chargers and Findlay Oilers, featuring play-by-play commentary and pre-game setup.

This episode discusses a defamation lawsuit filed by library board member Eric Moore against Hillsdale City Councilman Joshua Palladino over comments made during a city council meeting.

This episode analyzes the Old English poem 'The Dream of the Rood,' exploring how it personifies the cross of Christ as a noble partner in battle and examines the poet's duty to communicate this visionary experience.

This episode covers the birth of Alexander Graham Bell on March 3, 1847, and the death of composer John Philip Sousa on March 6, 1932, highlighting their contributions to Western civilization.

A conversation between host Grace Novak and house director Ava Ramuni about pursuing virtue and offering life advice to young women, drawing from Ava's personal experiences with marriage and choices in her 20s.

A weekly history segment covering notable births, deaths, and events in Western civilization for the week of April 19-25.

A college radio show discussing how to navigate romantic relationships and find a balance between hookup culture and over-discerned dating.

A weekly history segment covering notable births, deaths, and events in Western civilization for the first week of April.

A weekly history segment covering notable births, deaths, and events in Western civilization for the week of April 12-18.

Live play-by-play commentary of a college baseball doubleheader between Hillsdale Chargers and University of Findlay.

Boys Only hosts Storm Drexler and Nate Gallagher interview Hillsdale College history professor Dr.

Open primaries let independents moderate nominees, but they also let opposing voters disrupt another party's election.

Radio Free Hillsdale host Lily Faye Kramer interviews Mary Schleter, John Henry Lindley, and drama teacher Catherine Wales about Hillsdale Academy's Mary Poppins.

Real Ramen Hour episode four opens with a one-pot Korean pork recipe using a quarter cup of gochujang, simmered for 15 minutes over medium-high heat.

On WRFH’s Lived and Learned, Anna Novak tells Grace Novak that entering faith at age 20 required “unlearning” Catholic-school assumptions and reading the Bible cover to cover.

Addie Sessa and Chloe Pierce open Part 1 of their spring break recap with the one flight to Phoenix Mesa that left South Bend during a blizzard.

A student-hosted news roundup covering Hillsdale College and local city news, including convocation, awards, and gas prices.

Interview with State Senator Joseph Bellino about his bill to provide tax credits for employers of organ donors, motivated by his personal experience donating a kidney.

An interview with Benjamin Young, morning show host at WISM in Milwaukee, discussing his career in talk radio.

A 19-year-old host interviews a resident about life lessons and advice for people in their 20s.

Billy Paratsky's bunt loads the bases before Aaron Jacek's triple brings every Hillsdale runner home.