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Published author Jayden Jelso has a conversation with WRFH's Harold Birzer.

Join Lilly Faye Kraemer as she interviews Layng Martine Jr., a Nashville songwriter, and the story behind the song he wrote,  "Way Down," the last song Elvis recorded, as well as other fun songs he wrote. 

Join Lilly Faye Kraemer as she interviews Stephanie Childress, a British Conductor, and her experience conducting Verdi's opera, "Le Traviata," in Helinski, Finland. 

Join Lilly Faye Kraemer as she interviews award-winning composer Andrew Maxfield, who wrote a sequel to Prokofiev's "Peter and the Wolf," titled "What About the Duck?" Hear his inspiration behind the sequel and his composing process where he uses specific intervals and makes a visual map of the sound world. 

Join Olivia Henson and Siobhan Weed as they rank their top 5s of random categories. This week, the girls are ranking the top 5 foods that have the "taco bell effect," which is the trait of being better after midnight. They also talk about strange donut shop experiences, eating ingredients, and Olivia's midnight snack prepping.

Join Olivia Henson and Siobhan Weed as they rank their top 5s of random categories. This week, the girls are ranking the top 5 worst places to go on vacation. They also talk about Google's new (potential) ugly rerouter, the worst ways to die, and so much misinformation.

Join Olivia Henson and Siobhan Weed as they rank their top 5s of random categories. This week, the girls are ranking the top 5 things you can do with a spare ten minutes. They also talk about comedic justice, tiny recorders (again), and cup treats.

Join Olivia Henson and Siobhan Weed as they rank their top 5s of random categories. This week, the girls are ranking their top 5 superpowers. They also talk about the creepiest superpower, so many prank opportunities, and the value they could bring to Simpson Residence's "Simpson Asylum."

Nate and Storm chat with Dean of Men Aaron Petersen about loving who you lead, a Styrofoam airhorn, and prehistoric veggie burgers on the final episode of the semester.

Michigan State Sen. Joe Bellino joins WRFH's Malia Looke for a conversation. From 05/07/26.

Join Erika Kyba to encounter the rising action of Milton's Comus, as the wicked spirit Comus hears the approach of a noble lady and plots to seduce her by passing himself off as a harmless shepherd. The lady enters, not finding Comus at first, but wary of the sounds of revelry that she heard from this part of the forest. Erika analyzes the spiritual drama that is afoot under the trappings of an attempted seduction story.

Join Nicole Sighiartau and Storm Drexler as they discuss some of their wildest experiences in the great outdoors! This week they say goodbye to a wonderful year and a half of Off the Trails. Don't worry they won't be gone for good though, so check back in August for a new show. Thank you for listening and happy trails :)

Nate and Storm chat with Bobby Lindau about lessons of leadership, the philosophy of humility, and the femur breaker.

Orthodox Christian, public speaker, and icon carver Jonathan Pageau joined WRFH's Sophia Mandt for an interview on Christian symbolism, the power of stories, and a defense of Christianity as the one true story that structures all reality. From 04/30/26.

Join Erika Kyba to read an excerpt from Milton's Comus, in which the titular trickster spirit is introduced. She discusses Comus's use of rhetoric, mixing the pleasurable with the destructive and so using it to bait his listener.

Tod Worner is a practicing internal medicine physician and is Editor-in-Chief of Evangelization & Culture—the journal of the Word on Fire Institute—and Evangelization & Culture Online. He also hosts the Evangelization & Culture Podcast. He joins James Joski on WRFH for a conversation. From 04/24/26.

Mike Ring is the President and CEO of Old Glory Bank and a member of the Board of Directors of Old Glory Bank and Old Glory Holding Company. He visited Hillsdale College's campus as part of the Center for Commerce and Freedom's Annual Business Conference and joined WRFH for an interview. From 04/17/26.

Nate and Storm chat with Josh "Swamp Daddy" Hoggatt and Kevin Pynes about the gunpowder plot, being undercover in Germany, and how many months we've been alive.

Join Nicole Sighiartau and Storm Drexler as they discuss some of their wildest experiences in the great outdoors! This week they talk all things caves. From salt caves to sea caves, venture at your own risk. 

Join Erika Kyba to conclude reading William Knox's "Mortality." Today, Erika discusses the difficulty of preserving the memory of the dead.

This week on “Under the Radar,” hear an important update to the Supreme Court case challenging the Voting Rights Act, a set of executive orders using war powers to expedite energy and infrastructure production, a bill requiring the new DHS secretary to designate Haitians under temporary protected status, and more.

Michigan State Sen. Joe Bellino joins WRFH's Malia Looke for a conversation about a possible Michigan budget, summer plans in Lansing, and more. From 04/23/26.

Join us for the second guest episode with hosts Patrick Scott and Ethan Davenport as they interview Dr. Joel Beeke, Chancellor of Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary. Dr. Beeke talks about his upbringing, the history of Puritanism, common misconceptions about the Puritans, and what practical lessons they can teach us on pursuing a life of godliness. 

Diane Philipp, Vice President for Student Affairs at Hillsdale College, joins Nicole Sighiartau on WRFH to preview the upcoming All-American Hometown Celebration, April 23-25. Hillsdale College's iconic campus becomes the site of a three-day red, white, and blue celebration unlike anything our community has seen. From live entertainment and interactive history exhibits to family activities and a petting zoo, this is a hometown celebration worthy of America's 250th birthday.

Michigan State Rep. Jennifer Wortz joins WRFH's Sophia Mandt to discuss finding candidates to run for public office, the recent Michigan Democrat convention, and the state House's version of the federal SAVE Act. From 04/22/26.

Baseball: Hillsdale vs. Findlay, 04/20/26, Game TwoAidan Kowatch and Zac Affholter on the call for WRFH

Baseball: Hillsdale vs. Findlay, 04/20/26, Game OneKole Dalhke and Zac Affholter on the call for WRFH

This week, Olivia Finch discusses the anniversaries of the birth of Queen Elizabeth II, the death of William Shakespeare, and the launching of the Hubble Space Telescope.

This week, Olivia Finch discusses the anniversaries of the birth of Anne Sullivan, the death of Rosalind Franklin, and the publication of Samuel Johnson's A Dictionary of the English Language.

This week, Olivia Finch discusses the anniversaries of the birth of John Madden, the death of Igor Stravinsky, and the discovery of the Venus de Milo.

Greg and Emily discuss a passage from Henry Nouwen's book, Reaching Out, in which he discusses a common approach to relationships. Nouwen rejects the tendency to fill loneliness through relationships with other people, and he challenges people to find that support in God. If you have ever struggled with feeling unfulfilled and lonely, this episode is for you.

Nate and Storm chat with Dr. Jason Gehrke about learning to love learning, how Christianity invites historical study, and just asking the girl out. 

Baseball: Hillsdale vs. Findlay, 04/17/26, Game TwoChristian Papillon and Gabr Themar on the call for WRFH

Baseball: Hillsdale vs. Findlay, 04/17/26, Game OneDaniel Derengowski and Megan Pidcock on the call for WRFH

Welcome to Factual Selection, a high stakes game of trivia where you have to correctly answer a string of increasingly difficult trivia questions. Guess a question right and you move on; guess a question wrong and you are out! Do you have what it takes to make it to the end?

This week on “Under the Radar,” hear about an executive order that aims to reform government spending, a Supreme Court case about a democrat trying to run in a Republican primary race, an update on President Trump's executive order about college sports eligibility and NIL, and more.

Join Erika Kyba for an unflinching look at death as she reads William Knox's "Mortality." Our poet reminds us that all of our earthly triumphs are necessarily ephemeral—but what does that tell us about how we should choose to live our lives?

Join Olivia Henson and Siobhan Weed as they rank their top 5s of random categories. This week, the girls are ranking the top 5 confusing things that guys do. They also talk about dementia by choice, productive procrastination, and don't talk about Axe body spray.

Hillsdale Academy presents Mary Poppins on April 17 at 7pm and April 18 at 2pm and 7pm. Assistant Director Kathryn Wales and actors John Henry Lindley and Mary Schlueter join Lilly Faye Kraemer on WRFH to preview the show. Tickets are available here.

This week on the Collegian Week in Review, hosts Catherine Maxwell, Alessia Sandala, and Tayte Christensen first go over some of the top headlines. Then, they talk to Francesca Cella about how the Dominican Sisters of Mary, Mother of the Eucharist got their start in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Finally, they discuss the results of the Michigan Association of Broadcasters Awards with show producer Megan Pidcock. 

Anna Novak talks about the importance of focusing on the things that matter, doing things even when you’re afraid, and taking the next right step.

Join Olivia Henson and Siobhan Weed as they rank their top 5s of random categories. This week, the girls are ranking their top 5 hiding spots on campus in order to help strengthen hide-and-seek skills throughout Hillsdale. They also talk about big trees, glass hamster wheels, and the Russian roulette game of a dark classroom.

Nate and Storm chat with their roommate Cole Timmler about the geometry of hunting, uncles who drink a lot of milk, and the many characters of Star Wars.

Welcome to Factual Selection, a high stakes game of trivia where you have to correctly answer a string of increasingly difficult trivia questions. Guess a question right and you move on; guess a question wrong and you are out! Do you have what it takes to make it to the end?

Join Lily as she interviews Ashlyn and...*drumroll for our guest speaker*...Jihye Kim about growing up as missionary kids, and how that has impacted their outlook on everyday life and evangelism today. Maybe being an MK isn't so different from being a regular Christian kid...or at least it shouldn't be!

This week on “Under the Radar,” hear about the Supreme Court's decision on the conversion therapy case, the arguments before the Court on the birthright citizenship case, an executive order about college sports and NIL, and more.

Join Erika Kyba to encounter "Old Ironsides," the famous elegy that saved the USS Constitution from being scrapped. She discusses how masterfully Holmes pits mercenary concerns against a respect for what is beautiful and noble, weaving in themes of national identity throughout the poem.

Hillsdale sophomore Anna Kate Mureen talks with WRFH’s Grace Novak about her musical theater upbringing and the heartfelt story behind her first ever worship song before performing it for listeners. 

Nate and Storm chat with Ben Brown about the quarter-zip community, squash auditing, and insurance companies selling insurance to insurance companies.

Join Nicole Sighiartau and Storm Drexler as they discuss some of their wildest experiences in the great outdoors! This week they talk about the power of the long weekend, and why some of the best trips take place over the course of 3 or 4 days.