Best The Collegian Podcasts (2024)

This week on the Collegian Week in Review, hosts Moira Gleason, Thomas McKenna and Caroline Kurt discuss this issue's top headlines. Then, they talk to Ty Ruddy about siblings at Hillsdale and Anna Leman about the benefits of Hillsdale's Swing club. Finally, they will be talking to Catherine Maxwell about the overcrowded county jail.…

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Flyover Features: A Critique of Mainstream Media Ideologues 22:43

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Emma and Sophie discuss a "playbook" that obscures the concept of objectivity in journalism, and debate its pros and cons.By Student Content

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Old Ballgame: Wild Jimmy Piersall 2:01

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A look at one of baseball's craziest players.By Student Content

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The WRFH Interview: Alexander Salter 14:29

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Alexander Salter is a professor of economics at Texas Tech University and a signatory of the Freedom Conservatism Statement of Principles. He is the author of more than 150 academic and popular articles and has authored four books. He joins WRFH to discuss an op-ed with RealClearPolitics titled, “Conservatives, Not Progressives, Are Freedom’s Champ…

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Astro Minute: The Majesty of Saturn 1:01

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Moonlets and rings--including invisible rings. These are just a few of Saturn's mysteries. Learn more on today's episode of Astro Minute!By Student Content

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Grammar Minute: Incomplete Comparisons 1:01

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"Mechanical pencils are just better." Well, yes--but better than what? Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!By Student Content

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Ned Ryun: American Leviathan 22:03

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Ned Ryun is the Founder and CEO of American Majority and Voter Gravity. He joins WRFH to discuss his new book, American Leviathan: The Birth of the Administrative State and Progressive Authoritarianism. American Leviathan is the story of the rise of Progressive Statism and their massive, bureaucratic Administrative State at the turn of the 20th cen…

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Constitution Corner: Article 2- The Presidential Rap, Robin Williams, and Term Limits? 22:01

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Rapping, Robin Williams, and term limits... what in the world could those have to do with each other? Join Mattingly Watson as she finds the answer exploring Article 2 in a fun and interactive episode of the Constitution Corner!By Student Content

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The Poetry Fix: The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock: To Dare or Not to Dare? 4:49

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This installment of T. S. Eliot's "Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock" takes our narrator right up to the entrance of a social engagement, where he wavers between entering and running away. Faced with an anxiety common to the human experience, Prufrock must decide whether or not he will expose himself to the possible judgement of others.…

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Back to the Brickyard: Parnelli Jones 2:03

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The story of one of the most iconic drivers of the 1960s.By Student Content

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The Healing Hour: Stand up Straight With Your Shoulders Back 19:34

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Adriana and Erika kick off the semester with a brand-new series: reading Jordan Peterson's Twelve Rules for Life and thinking about practical ways to apply his wisdom. Today, they tackle Rule One: Stand up Straight With Your Shoulders Back. They discuss the importance of posture, feedback loops, and the stories we tell ourselves.…

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The Poetry Fix: The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock: How Should I Presume? 4:32

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This installment of T. S. Eliot's "Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock" reintroduces our narrator's fruitless longing for romance, as he is paralyzed by beauty rather than inspired by it.By Student Content

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Hart on the Hill: That's Debatable 21:14

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This week, Micah Hart discusses the presidential debate and Taylor Swift's endorsement of Vice President Kamala Harris.By Student Content

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The Healing Hour: Treat Yourself Like Someone You Are Responsible for Helping 24:34

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Adriana and Erika are joined by the lovely Annika Monson to discuss Rule Two of Jordan Peterson's Twelve Rules for Life: Treat Yourself Like Someone You Are Responsible for Helping. They discuss the importance of balancing chaos and order in life, as well as some practical ways to think about approaching that.…

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The Poetry Fix: The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock: When Death Itself Mocks Us 4:26

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This installment of T. S. Eliot's "Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock" begins to unravel the dark consequences of our narrator's failure to courageously pursue that which he loves most.By Student Content

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Undetected: Marthe Cohn Part 1 4:56

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This week, Megan and Alessia explore the beginning of Marthe Cohn's journey as a spy as she becomes a spy for French Intelligence during World War II.By Student Content

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Bleacher Boys: Beatdown in the Big House and Dame in Distress 43:36

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George and Paul talk about Texas absolute decimation of Michigan at home and Notre Dame’s stunning loss at home. They discuss the other big college football games of the past week and update the Tigers’ chase for the last wildcard spot. The show wraps up with the boys’ picks for Week 3 of college football.…

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The Social Mediators: Catching Up in the Presidential Race 21:47

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This week we discuss the current state of the presidential race including the current President, the nominees, and their running mates. Or at least as much as we can squeeze into a 22 minute episode. Tune in to get a reminder of the internet's best (or worst) political jokes and stories from the summer, Trump's real reason for running, and an updat…

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State Facts: South Dakota 5:01

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Nate is joined by Mara Seeley to talk all about South Dakota.By Student Content

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Grammar Minute: Does Your Story Really Need an Ellipsis? 1:01

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The answer is probably no. Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!By Student Content

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Fact of Life: Beyond the Feed - The Facade of Social Media 22:15

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Is it bad that social media is a highlight reel? Should we be fighting to break that trend? Join Chloe Noller and Mattingly Watson as they dive deeper into how individuals hide under the facade of social media.By Student Content

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Football: Hillsdale vs. Indianapolis, 09/07/24 2:25:49

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Football: Hillsdale vs. Indianapolis, 09/07/24 Ted Fehringer, Ty Ruddy, and Hana Connelly on the callBy Student Content

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Astro Minute: A Cosmic Explosion 1:03

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Coming soon to skies near you: A once-in-a-lifetime stellar event. Learn where to spot it on today's episode of Astro Minute!By Student Content

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Grammar Minute: Recap: Affect vs. Effect 1:01

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Your affect will show how effectively you understand the difference between "affect" and "effect." Test your English savvy on today's episode of Grammar Minute!By Student Content

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Fact of Life: Beyond the Feed - Exploring Social Media's Influence 23:06

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Join Chloe Noller and Mattingly Watson in the first installment of their social media series as they discuss the jarring statistics of social media’s effect on people.By Student Content

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The Hillsdale Interview: John Stonestreet 24:32

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John Stonestreet serves as president of the Colson Center for Christian Worldview. John is the daily voice of Breakpoint, the nationally syndicated commentary on the culture, founded by the late Chuck Colson. He joined WRFH on 9/9/24.By Student Content

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Undetected: Kim Philby 5:01

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In the first episode of season 2, Megan and Alessia dive into the story of Nicholas Elliot's best friend, the famous Kim Philby who set Western intelligence back decades with his traitorous work.By Student Content

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Fact of Life: The Building Blocks: A Series on the Nuclear Family Part 4 22:39

6d ago22:39

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Join Chloe Noller and Mattingly Watson in their final discussion on the nuclear family centered around the modern-day struggles that children and families face.By Student Content

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Constitution Corner: Article 1 21:00

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Schoolhouse Rock, Filibusters, and Green Eggs and Ham... what in the world could those have to do with the Constitution? Join Mattingly Watson as she finds the answer exploring Article 1 in a fun and interactive episode of the Constitution Corner!By Student Content

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Bleacher Boys: Let the Games Begin 44:01

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As the College Football season kicks off with a bang, Paul and George kick off their new show! Joined by fellow student Matthew Karten, the guys discuss the biggest games and stories from Week 1 of the college football season. They jump over to the MLB to talk Ohtani, Judge, and the Wildcard Race. Finally, the show wraps up with the boys' pick for …

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Fact of Life: The Building Blocks: A Serious on the Nuclear Family Part 3 22:21

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Join Chloe Noller and Mattingly Watson as they discuss the major consequences of a society without the nuclear family in the most recent episode of their nuclear family series.By Student Content

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State Facts: California 5:01

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Nate is joined by Nicole Sighiartau to talk all about California.By Student Content

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State Facts: Colorado 5:01

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Nate is joined by Jillian Golden to talk all about Colorado.By Student Content

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Hart on the Hill: Looking Forward 21:23

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This week, Micah Hart discusses what has happened in politics since his last show, and he discusses the path forward for this country.By Student Content

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Strength & Dignity: What is a Woman? The Olympic Boxing Match Needs the Answer 21:58

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Michaela discusses the recent Olympic boxing event that raised questions over gender eligibility tests, biology, and fairness in women's sports.By Student Content

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This Week In History with Michaela and Gavin: August 4-10 22:01

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Thank you to everyone who has been learning along with us this summer! This is our final episode so stick around one last time for the end of the episode to see whether Gavin or Michaela wins our "Guess That Year" portion of the show. Do you know what year Jesse Owens won his gold medal in the German Olympics?…

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Dennis Unkovic: The Fragility of China 22:01

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Dennis Unkovic is the author of The Fragility of China: Breaking Points of a Seemingly Invincible Regime. Chinese President Xi Jinping believes his country is destined to displace the United States as the world’s top military and economic power. Every policy that Xi has put forth since assuming power in 2013 has been carefully crafted with this end…

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Nick Whitaker: A Playbook for AI Policy 23:15

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Artificial intelligence (AI) is shaping up to be one of the most consequential technologies in human history. How can the United States maintain its strategic lead in AI development, advance its national security interests, and ensure AI safety? A new Manhattan Institute report by fellow Nick Whitaker offers answers, presenting a primer on the hist…

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Strength & Dignity: Age, The Crown of Glory 22:08

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Michaela compares modern culture's idea od success to the biblical understanding of age and wisdom.By Student Content

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This Week In History with Michaela and Gavin: July 28-August 3 22:01

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We will be here all summer keeping you up to date with a week's worth of historic trivia ranging from world history to pop culture! Stick around for the end of the episode to see whether Gavin or Michaela wins our "Guess That Year" portion of the show. Can you guess which year Columbus sailed across the Atlantic?…

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Strength & Dignity: GOP Goes Soft On Abortion 22:18

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Michaela responds to the recent GOP compromise on abortion and marriage. She discusses how Christians should respond to this discouraging waver and reminds them where ultimate hope is found.By Student Content

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This Week In History with Michaela and Gavin: July 21-27 22:01

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We will be here all summer keeping you up to date with a week's worth of historic trivia ranging from world history to pop culture! Stick around for the end of the episode to see whether Gavin or Michaela wins our "Guess That Year" portion of the show. Do you know what year Ernest Hemingway was born?…

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Diana McLain Smith: Remaking the Space Between Us 22:00

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Diana McLain Smith joins WRFH to offer concrete strategies for people on both sides of the aisle to connect and collaborate to counteract the forces driving our country’s division. Smith has spent the past 35+ years helping organizations transform conflict into a constructive force for change. In her new book Remaking the Space Between Us: How Citi…

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The Hillsdale Interview: Amb. Francis Rooney 15:52

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Ambassador Francis Rooney joins WRFH to discuss the latest in Russia-Ukraine War news. Rooney represented Florida’s 19th Congressional District in the United States House of Representatives from 2017 to 2021. From 2005 to 2008 he served as the United States Ambassador to the Holy See, appointed by President George W. Bush and subsequently wrote a b…

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Strength & Dignity: Trad Wives, a Threat to Democracy? 22:13

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In this episode, Michaela responds to a Ms. Magazine article that strings vastly different ideas together, claiming a dangerous threat to women's rights. She discusses American history, the recent commencement speech of Harrison Butker, and the freedom and rights of women--that face no threat today, despite what is commonly claimed.…

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This Week In History with Michaela and Gavin: July 14-20 22:01

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We will be here all summer keeping you up to date with a week's worth of historic trivia ranging from world history to pop culture! Stick around for the end of the episode to see whether Gavin or Michaela wins our "Guess That Year" portion of the show. Do you know when the first paper bank notes were printed?…

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Strength & Dignity: The Sound of Hope 22:07

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In this episode, Michaela discusses the new movie Sound of Hope and the great impact every mother and father has on a child's life.By Student Content

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The Hillsdale Interview: Jill Jacobson 16:35

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Jill Jacobson is a Boston-based fellow at the Independent Women's Law Center and a Contributor at Young Voices. She holds a J.D. from Boston College Law School and a Masters from Northeastern University. Jill regularly writes on Administrative Law, Individual Liberty and Property Rights, and Free Speech in the Boston Globe, the Wall Street Journal,…

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This Week In History with Michaela and Gavin: June 30-July 6 22:01

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We will be here all summer keeping you up to date with a week's worth of historic trivia ranging from world history to pop culture! Stick around for the end of the episode to see whether Gavin or Michaela wins our "Guess That Year" portion of the show. Do you know what year the first Tour De France was held?…

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