A weekly podcast about the history, science, lore and surprises that make everyday things secretly incredibly fascinating. Hosted by comedy writer, emoji creator, and ‘Jeopardy!‘ champion Alex Schmidt. Join Alex & his co-host Katie Goldin for a joyful deep dive into seeing the world a whole new way! (For research sources, bonus episodes, and how you can support the podcast, visit sifpod.fun.)
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Alex Schmidt created an emoji...and there is a whole lot more to it than that. In this one-off limited time podcast miniseries, discover how Alex created the new BISON EMOJI. You’ll also discover insane American history, fascinating animal facts, the artisanal unicorn emoji industry, Internet linguistics, hoax supervolcanoes, and so much more. Also please be aware that the final episode involves themes of grief and loss.
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Join reader-comedians Alex Schmidt and Michael Swaim for a fun, digressive trip through the Kurt Vonnegut canon. It’s a book club, a comedy show, and a cavalcade of smart, entertaining segments. Discover Vonnegut works you’ve never read! Rediscover your Kurt favorites! And cure the terrible disease of loneliness by going on a K.V. appreciation deep dive with a friendly karass of your fellow listeners.
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What is the dumbest show you can imagine? This award-winning show may be dumber. It has no content. No format. Yet it's going on ten years of delighting hundreds of thousands of people. It's been an iTunes editors choice, and Rolling Stone picked it as one of the world's best comedy podcasts. It's light in the dark, comfort in the cold and a penguin in the pants (long story). Join hosts Jesse Thorn (NPR's Bullseye) and Jordan Morris (Comedy Central's @Midnight) and a celebrity guest on a rau ...
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Pit Lane Parley is a must-listen podcast for any fan of motorsports. Pit Lane Parley features in-depth analysis, behind-the-scenes stories, and exclusive interviews with drivers, team owners, and other key players in the racing world. With a new episode released every week, Pit Lane Parley covers all the latest news and developments in the world of racing, including race recaps, previews, and predictions. The podcast also offers insightful commentary on the technical aspects of the sport, su ...
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Join host Kimberly Schmidt and her husband Jay as they try to transform their friend Alex Fossella from casual theater goer to full-out fan boy.
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Tights and Fights is the podcast that covers pro-wrestling with the sincerity and hilarity that it deserves. Every week, hosts Hal Lublin, Danielle Radford and Lindsey Kelk make sense of the chaos that is the world of sports-entertainment. Whether it's the latest headlines, a cultural analysis of an old angle or a debate about which wrestler has the best merch, Tights and Fights will examine every corner of the squared-circle for your enjoyment.
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A podcast about all things that fascinate, unsettle and disgust. Not for kids. Hosted by Ellen Weatherford.
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BANG! You're dead. You've gone to heaven. And now you get to listen to your favorite new podcast, Cole Steele: Private Eye! Join your favorite private eye duo Cole Steele and Jane Flame as they take on literally any case they can find. They'll uncover dark secrets, fight lava men, travel through time, meet old-timey prospectors, and much more! And don't forget their archnemesis, the evil Berlin Schmidt, Nazi Germany's premier archaeologist/adventurer. That jerk. Cole and Jane will stop at no ...
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America’s premier Sunday morning public affairs program. For nearly 70 years, Face the Nation has sought to help audiences understand how current events affect their lives. Today, that mission remains the same. Hear moderator Margaret Brennan’s illuminating and informative interviews with elected officials, policy experts and foreign leaders. Face the Nation airs Sundays at 10:30 AM, ET on the CBS Television Network and at 12 PM, ET on the CBS News Streaming Network. Face the Nation is also ...
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Kody Schmidt and Ryan O'Toole are chill. Chill while you listen to them chill with other chill people.
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Hosted by Madix-3 and inviting a different up-and-coming litrpg/progression fantasy author each week, CritRPG is your One-Stop-Shop for everything LitRpg, Progression Fantasy, and Royalroad! Warning! This Podcast may contain traces of writing advice, talks about video games, anime, and tips on how to market your books in the Progression Fantasy space.
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Professor Jim Al-Khalili talks to leading scientists about their life and work, finding out what inspires and motivates them and asking what their discoveries might do for us in the future
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Student-created content originally broadcast on Hillsdale College's student radio station, WRFH 101.7 FM.
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Dan Bullock interviews game designers with a focus on the challenges of historical board game design.
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The election has been decided, and Donald J. Trump is the United States’ 47th president. With 15 years of experience covering politics, Puck senior political correspondent Tara Palmeri is here to bring you all the latest news and developments from Trump’s second term, including her exclusive reporting and interviews with the smartest political brains to discuss all the latest developments from the front page to behind the scenes in Washington, D.C.
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An episode-by-episode discussion of The West Wing, one of television’s most beloved shows, co-hosted by one of its stars, Joshua Malina, along with Hrishikesh Hirway of Song Exploder.
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A podcast focusing on the people around me throughout my life. Taking a deep dive into friends and family members stories. It becomes a mini auto-documentary by way of interview.
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The Texas Family Law Insiders podcast brings together top divorce and family law attorneys and other professionals to discuss issues related to divorce, family law, child custody, child support, paternity, parental rights, grandparents’ rights, adoptions, and family law appeals in Texas.
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In the Daily Declaration Podcast, we sit down to talk with great thinkers on matters relating to faith, family, freedom and life. The Canberra Declaration is an active, caring, growing community of people who have a vision for an Australia where children are safe, women are secure, families are happy, everyone receives a fair go, incentive is rewarded, integrity is paramount, life is precious, freedom is for all, including those of faith. Where everyone is able to enjoy the prosperity that c ...
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Anthony Fauci on a medical career navigating pandemics and presidents
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45:05Welcome to a world where medicine meets politics: a space that brings together scientific research, government wrangling, public push-back and healthcare conspiracies… Dr Anthony Fauci was the Director of America’s National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases for nearly four decades, during which time he not only helped study, treat and pr…
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Alex Schmidt and Katie Goldin explore why emergency phone numbers are secretly incredibly fascinating. Visit http://sifpod.fun/ for research sources and for this week's bonus episode. Come hang out with us on the SIF Discord: https://discord.gg/wbR96nsGg5By Alex Schmidt, Katie Goldin
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Speaker Mike Johnson, Rep. Jim Himes, Cindy McCain
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54:03This week on Face the Nation, Memorial Day marks the unofficial start to summer, we kick it off with a hat tip to the nation's military as President Trump gives this year’s commencement speech at West Point. But as these new members of the world's most powerful military go forward, are we doing enough to support them? We talked with some veterans s…
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#95 - Snuggling Bunnies with Bedivere the Mad
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59:25Hey everyone, This week on the CritRPG Podcast, we talk about BUNNIES. Joining me with an absolutely not horrifying avatar is Bedivere the Mad, for a conversation that spans from the value of ideas to publishing advice. ------------------------------------------- We have our own website now! It has all the info you need, a merch store, and more! ht…
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It's the Best Weekend of the (Indycar) Year
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29:36we chat about: cheating scandals firings qualifying weekend race predictionsBy Evergreen Podcasts
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The Art of Entrance Music ft. Open Mike Eagle
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52:21Our beloved Open Mike Eagle rejoins the Tights and Fights family! Of course Mike’s still busy watching a lot of wrestling. And because of that, he’s noticed a number of shortcomings in WWE, specifically in the main event scene. He’ll explain. Plus, he’ll tell us more about what he thinks is missing from the John Cena heel turn and why he’s so optim…
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On this week’s episode, we welcome comedian, Brent Weinbach, to chat about Mother’s Day, McG updates, Rules 37, and more. Watch Brent’s new special, Popular Culture! Watch The Chicken Coop! And listen to Brent’s video game podcast, Legacy Music Hour! Jordan will be at the Toronto Comic Arts Festival, June 7th and 8th! Jordan’s new Spider-Man’s comi…
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Extended Interview: Former Defense Secretary Robert Gates
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51:13Face the Nation Moderator Margaret Brennan went to Williamsburg, Virginia to interview former Secretary of Defense Robert Gates on how today's threats compare with those of the past. Before retiring from public service, Gates served under eight different presidents from both political parties. He's now the chancellor of William & Mary. The former s…
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Alex Schmidt, Katie Goldin, and special guest Seth Lind explore why cinnamon is secretly incredibly fascinating. Visit http://sifpod.fun/ for research sources and for this week's bonus episode. Come hang out with us on the SIF Discord: https://discord.gg/wbR96nsGg5By Alex Schmidt, Katie Goldin, Seth Lind
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Secretary Marco Rubio, Senator Chris Van Hollen, Former Defense Secretary Robert Gates
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54:25This week on Face the Nation, President Trump is back from the Middle East and facing new headwinds on the domestic front, especially on the economy and working with Congress to fund the president’s agenda. While the president's whirlwind deal-seeking trip to some of the monied parts of the region may be over, his efforts pushing for cease-fire dea…
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#94 - Bloody Cozy Curses with Spencer Walther
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1:01:24Hey everyone! This week, we got Spencer Walther, author of Blood Curse Academia joining us on the podcast! In one of the more craft focused shows I've done, we're covering a broad set of writing advice that we usually skip over. Hope you guys enjoy it as much as I have. Also, Hi again Spencer, and thanks for saving the pod! 😄 ----------------------…
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Backlash is often regarded as the come-down show for WWE. There’s plenty to criticize; why is Gunther taking on Pat McAfee on his road back to the World Heavyweight Championship picture? And why is WWE intent on protecting Pat McAfee as an in-ring performer? Let’s not let that completely distract from the fun moments: Danielle gets to squee about J…
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Jayden Jelso is an aspiring author, screenwriter, and filmmaker. He started writing his debut novel, Talon, when he was only sixteen and published it at eighteen. His forthcoming novel, Magistrate, is scheduled for release soon. He posts about his current work in progress on his Instagram feed @authorjaydenjelso. He joins WRFH for a conversation. F…
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Indy 500 Practice Thoughts, Qualfying Predictions & More
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29:17practice thoughts, qualifying predictions and more! Who's getting bumped? Who's on pole? Speed?By Evergreen Podcasts
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On this week’s episode, we welcome comic legend, Margaret Cho, to chat about snack lore, her new album (Lucky Gift), almost being shot out of a canon, competing on Jeopardy, and more! Check out Margaret’s upcoming tour dates. Order Margaret’s new album, Lucky Gift! Go see Jesse at An Evening with Kruk & Kuip: An SF Sketchfest Tribute! Jordan will b…
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Isaiah Menning: America Needs to Make It Rain — Like Utah Is Doing
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22:00Cloud seeding could be the water solution the West desperately needs. So why are some states trying to ban it? Isaiah Menning, External Affairs Manager at the American Conservation Coalition and Young Voices Contributor, makes a case for investing in cloud seeding innovation. With Utah leading the charge and China rapidly scaling its own weather mo…
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Newly-elected Pope Leo XIV became the first American to lead the world’s Catholic faithful. This is an extended version of Ed O’Keefe’s full interview with U.S. Cardinal Blase Cupich on the future of the Catholic Church, a portion of which aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on May 11, 2025. To learn more about listener data and our pr…
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Gary D. Schmidt is the bestselling author of The Labors of Hercules Beal; Just Like That; National Book Award finalist Okay for Now; Pay Attention, Carter Jones; Orbiting Jupiter; the Newbery Honor and Printz Honor Book Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy; and the Newbery Honor Book The Wednesday Wars. He lives in rural Michigan. He joins Emily S…
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Micah Miller: The Metaphysics of Marriage in the Sophiology of Sergei Bulgakov
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21:59WRFH host Alexandra Comus talks with Micah Miller about his CSP thesis, "Until They Are Oned to Him: The Metaphysics of Marriage in the Sophiology of Sergei Bulgakov." From 05/2025.By Student Content
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More than 160 years ago, Abraham Lincoln succumbed to the assassin’s bullet. In Religion & Liberty, Michael Lucchese writers an essay reflecting on that dark hour and on Lincoln’s greatness as a public theologian. More than perhaps anyone else, the Railsplitter articulated a theology of both American liberty and American anguish. The enduring insig…
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After another air traffic control blackout at Newark airport, are our skies safe? This is an extended version of Ed O’Keefe’s full interview with Scott Kirby, United Airlines CEO, a portion of which aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on May 11, 2025. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacy…
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Alex Schmidt and Katie Goldin explore why heterochromia is secretly incredibly fascinating. Visit http://sifpod.fun/ for research sources and for this week's bonus episode. Come hang out with us on the SIF Discord: https://discord.gg/wbR96nsGg5By Alex Schmidt, Katie Goldin
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Gotcha! Feat. Marissa Moorhead & Kimberly Dinaro
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22:28With summer on the horizon, today's guests look back at the summer jobs of their youths! Marissa Moorhead joins us to talk about fending off her Nosferatu-esque manager at an unnamed movie chain (it was probably AMC, though). Then, Kimberly Dinaro tells us how she...*GASP* killed Quiznos??! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informatio…
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United CEO Scott Kirby, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham, Rep. Mike McCaul
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54:21This week on Face the Nation, the papal conclave comes to a surprise ending. After recent air traffic control blackouts at Newark airport, are our skies safe? Will travelers see more airline delays or higher ticket prices this summer? We talk to United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby. Plus, surprise and jubilation here in the U.S. and at the Vatican on th…
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#93 - Plenty of Heresy with Andrew Rowe
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1:13:35Hey everyone! This week in the CritRPG podcast we have the one, the only, the true Andrew Rowe! And let me tell you, this episode is an absolute banger! We're talking about everything from Video Games to Writing Advice, and it's easily one of my most favorite conversations I had on this pod so far. Hope you're going to enjoy it as much as I, and to…
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Backlash weekend is upon us! Five matches doesn’t inherently make for a light card, but there it is a problem when one of those matches features Pat McAfee. Between that, the women’s tag title scene and maybe a few other things, there’s reason for pessimism in WWE. But there’s also a lot to enjoy– just take a look at Chelsea Green who hasn’t let he…
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Travel horrors Barber was a solid race Indy GP Indy 500 Indycar Firestone HybridsBy Evergreen Podcasts
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Live at Sleeping Village in Chicago, with Peter Sagal and Sam Riegel!
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1:34:00This week’s episode comes to you from live from Sleeping Village in Chicago where we play games with guests Peter Sagal (Listen to Wait Wait...Don't Tell Me!) and Sam Riegel (Critical Role), plus we hear Momentous Occasions from listeners like you! Pre-order Critical Role: Smiley Day! By Sam Riegel! Go see Jesse at An Evening with Kruk & Kuip: An S…
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Alex Rosado: Mississippi Is Ditching Its Income Tax. Other States Should Follow.
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22:01WRFH host Megan Pidcock talks to Alex Rosado about his recent article for Reason Magazine titled, “Mississippi is Ditching its Income Tax. Other States Should Follow.” He breaks down what Mississippi’s latest legislation may mean for the state, and why other states should follow in its footsteps. Alex Rosado is professional programs assistant at th…
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Ezra Blackwell: Music at Hillsdale College
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18:00Graduating senior Ezra Blackwell joins Peter Ansrews on WRFH to discuss his experience at Hillsdale and the music department at the College. From 05/06/25.By Student Content
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Interview with Hillsdale Playwriting Competition Winner Emily Griffith
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21:01WRFH host Megan Pidcock talks to Hillsdale College senior Emily Griffith about her recent entry into the first annual Hillsdale playwrighting competition. She discusses the meaning behind her play, “I’m Not a Mourning Person,” how writing the script impacted her, and how she grew from her experience in the Hillsdale theatre department.…
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Major General William M. Matz: My Toughest Battle
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22:00Major General William M. Matz, Jr is a highly decorated combat veteran of the United States Army with a distinguished military career spanning four decades. His book, My Toughest Battle: A Soldier's Lifelong Struggle with Polio, is the inspiring life story of a young boy stricken with polio who, through sheer grit, the drive to achieve, and love of…
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Maya Toman: C.S. Lewis's novel "Til We Have Faces" as a response to Augustine's "Confessions."
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33:32WRFH's Sophia Mandt interviews Senior Classics major Maya Toman's CSP thesis, titled "The Anti-Confessions: Til We Have Faces as a Response to Augustine." From 05/06/25.By Student Content
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Grammar Minute: WARSAFE Release Day & How to Write a Book
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1:01My fourth science fiction novel, Warsafe, releases today! Here's a sneak peek into the publishing process on today's episode of Grammar Minute.By Student Content
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Grammar Minute: Thank You, Hillsdale College!
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1:01This is (officially) the last episode of Grammar Minute recorded for WRFH Radio Free Hillsdale, 101.7 FM. While we're at it, learn how to write "thank you" when used as an adjective.By Student Content
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National Security Matters: Who is Steven Witkoff?
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5:01Steven Witkoff, dubbed Trump's "Envoy to Everything" by the New York Times, has emerged as one of the Trump administration's most prominent figures. Malia discusses who he is and what he's doing in this week's episode of National Security Matters.By Student Content
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The secret fallacy destroying modern dialogue.By Student Content
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A common tip for speed reading is suppressing your internal narrator. Learn why this might work for you on today's episode of Grammar Minute!By Student Content
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Go outside and look up with today's special episode of Astro Minute.By Student Content
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This week on “Under the Radar,” hear about an executive order defunding public media, a bill that commits to moving America from 5G to 6G internet, a Supreme Court case about which immigrants will receive temporary protected status, and more. I’m your host, Luke Miller, and on this show we’ll cover the news you didn’t catch this week from the mains…
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Flyover Features: Are Universities Entitled to Funding?
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22:00Emma and Sophia discuss whether or not universities can become neutral and if Trump's finding cuts will achieve their intended purpose.By Student Content
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Ever since its Oct. 7 attack, Hamas has been cast in opposing lights by media: terrorist and freedom fighter. Join Malia for a broad overview of Hamas by reviewing its founding charter and the 2017 revision.By Student Content
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Brian Asklev designed my favorite wargame of last year, 1812: Napoleon's Fateful March. We discuss what went into his phenomenal design, his upcoming game Baltic Empires, event design, and the challenges of playtesting multiplayer games. Outro music: Sons of Kemet "The Hour of Judgement" Send us a text…
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The Social Mediators: Lessons Learned from The Social Mediators
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22:41This week we discuss Garrett Goolsby and Jillian Parks through the eyes of social media and a Google Search, respectively. Tune in to the final episode of our undergraduate years as we look back on the insights and lessons that we gleaned from producing 80 episodes of the show.By Student Content
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Today, Erika Kyba reads John Donne's Holy Sonnet IX, in which the poet wrestles with the themes of sin, guilt, and forgiveness.By Student Content
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Join Nicole Sighiartau as she discusses some of her wildest experiences in the great outdoors! This week she shares the story behind running her first marathon!By Student Content
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National Security Matters: Russia-Ukraine Peace Negotiations
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5:01Malia discusses the merits of a prospective Ukraine-Russia permanent peace deal in light of the recent partial ceasefire and Ukrainian President Volodomyr Zelenskyy's history of negotiating with Russia.By Student Content
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The State of the World: Spain, the South China Sea, and Strikes
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5:01The final episode of The State of the World breaks down top headlines in Europe, Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and the Western Hemisphere. Key topics include the selection of Spanish blackouts, South China Sea tensions, strikes on the Houthi terrorists, and Western Hemisphere elections.By Student Content
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Sofie Kellar: The Huldra and Kitsune as Phenomenological Fox Tricksters Across the East and West
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22:00WRFH's Alexandra Comus talks with Sofie Kellar about her thesis for the Collegiate Scholars Program, "The Huldra and Kitsune as Phenomenological Fox Tricksters Across the East and West." From 05/03/05By Student Content
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Alex Schmidt and Katie Goldin explore why the Northwest Passage is secretly incredibly fascinating. Visit http://sifpod.fun/ for research sources and for this week's bonus episode. Come hang out with us on the SIF Discord: https://discord.gg/wbR96nsGg5By Alex Schmidt, Katie Goldin
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