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Episodes

The Poetry Fix: The Hollow Men, Part One

Today, Erika Kyba is joined by Alexandra Comus to read an excerpt from "The Hollow Men," by T. S. Eliot. This is a poem that warns about the consequences of living without meaning, as the shadow of death continually hangs over the world.

Mar 02, 2025•4 min•Ep. 1739

Trump’s Supreme Court Showdown: Will Conservatives End Independent Agencies?

For decades, the legal Right has sought to dismantle independent agencies in favor of stronger executive control. A recent lawsuit presents the perfect opportunity for the Court’s conservative majority to strike down Humphrey’s Executor v. U.S., a ruling that has shielded these agencies from presidential oversight for nearly a century. Ryan Silverstein—a J.D. Candidate at Villanova Law, a legal expert on administrative law and Young Voices Contributor , explains in a recent essay the Supreme Cou...

Feb 28, 2025•20 min•Ep. 1737

Wherefore Art Thou, Romeo?: Intimacy Revisited

Emily and Greg Schutte revisit the topic of intimacy in dating with a focus on modes of communication like texting. They also dive into topics like the needs we have as humans whether they be physical, mental, or emotional and how these relate to intimacy in a relationship.

Feb 27, 2025•46 min•Ep. 1733

Off the Trails: Fishing with Family

Join Nicole Sighiartau and Storm Drexler as they discuss their wildest experiences in the great outdoors! This week they have Jack Peterson on to share some fun fishing stories with family.

Feb 27, 2025•22 min•Ep. 1731

Grammar Minute: "Can" vs. "May"

The Case of the Electric Guitar - You CAN, but you MAY not. (Should you?) Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

Feb 27, 2025•1 min•Ep. 1729

Under the Radar: 02.21.25

This week on “Under the Radar,” hear about the new White House Faith Office, a bill that will support homeless veterans, a Supreme court case about separation of church and state, 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 mainstream media. While they’re covering the President’s latest tweets, here you can hear about the new legislation, executive orders, and Supreme Court decisions that affect you. Welcome to “Under the Radar....

Feb 24, 2025•22 min•Ep. 1726

Visible Things: James Webb Space Telescope

The James Webb Space Telescope has caused some of the biggest revolutions in astronomy in the past four years, but how can Christians make sense of its findings? Join Eleanor as she ponders galaxies, telescopes, and age of the universe controversies.

Feb 24, 2025•21 min•Ep. 1725

Collegian Week in Review: February 20, 2025

Alessia Sandala joins the show to discuss ongoing city news, and Nathan Stanish offers critique's on Elon Musk and DOGE. Tayte Christensen joins to offer insight into the virus circulating campus.

Feb 23, 2025•22 min•Ep. 1720

Triple Feature: Edge of Tomorrow

We review and give our hot takes on the movie "Edge of Tomorrow", directed by Doug Linam, and starring Tom Cruise and Emily Blunt.

Feb 22, 2025•22 min•Ep. 1718

The Social Mediators: 73 Executive Orders and Counting

This week we discuss Trump returning to office and passing what is currently 73 executive orders affecting everything from paper straws to immigration to DEI musicals in Ireland. Tune in to hear about some of his greatest hits, the precedents behind all of this, and where all of this might be going.

Feb 22, 2025•22 min•Ep. 1717

The Poetry Fix: Nativity Ode, part 4

Today, we continue exploring Milton's "On the Morning of Christ's Nativity." In this excerpt, we see that the joy of the Nativity sparks a longing and a hope for an Edenic golden age. However, the poet reminds us that all things must be harrowed before they can be remade.

Feb 22, 2025•5 min•Ep. 1716

Undetected: Aldrich Ames

Megan and Alessia explore the life and exploits of America's greatest traitor, Aldrich Ames.

Feb 22, 2025•7 min•Ep. 1714

Thursday Lunch: PETA Violations?

This Thursday, Jillian and Bella are back at the lunch table and hoping you will join them for this week’s topic: animals. We all know ‘em, we all love ‘em. However, their stories stray from tales of the beloved family dog or cat and veer more towards those of a suicidal bearded dragon or a lifelong lie concerning pigs. Take me to the loony bin because you’re bacon me crazy! Haha. Did you guys like that one?”

Feb 22, 2025•22 min•Ep. 1713

The State of the World: Russia, Riyadh, and Rebels

The State of the World discusses this week's news in Europe, Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and the Western Hemisphere. Highlights include Russo-American Ukraine talks, the Munich Security Conference, and Taiwanese rhetoric.

Feb 20, 2025•5 min•Ep. 1712