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Americans have never had more ways to connect, yet we’ve never been more divided, lonely, and silent. Civil discourse—once the lifeblood of democracy—has been replaced by a fear of losing friends and family, being ridiculed on social media, getting swatted by anonymous callers, and losing your job, all because of the words you spoke.Make America Talk Again is Brilyn Hollyhand’s roadmap to a better future. Hollyhand is a familiar face on national news networks, including Fox News, CNN, ABC News, NewsNation, and Newsmax, and he regularly provides a unique perspective on current events through the lens of Generation Z. He joins Siobhan Weed on WRFH to discuss his new book.

How do you imagine God in relation to yourself? Is He a distant entity, to be admired from without? Or does He make His way into your inner soul, becoming a part of you? Tune in to hear George Herbert's answer to this question in "The Holy Communion," read and analyzed by Erika Kyba.

Perhaps you've encountered YouTube videos appearing on your feed to tell you to get off YouTube. In today’s episode of The Poetry Fix, join Erika Kyba to encounter the poetic version of this phenomenon in Wordsworth's "The Tables Turned." Wordsworth seems to exhort the student to do away with his books, seeking nature instead...but is this all that our poet has to say?

In today’s episode of The Poetry Fix, join Erika Kyba for another bilingual episode. She reads La Fontaine's famous "The Grasshopper and the Ant" in French and English. Tune in to discover a new twist on the moral that you might have thought you knew.

Author Michaela Estruth joins Siobhan Weed on WRFH to discuss her book A-Z God Has Covered Me: A Family Devotional. A-Z God Has Covered Me presents a verse for every letter of the alphabet and discusses each verse according to its literary, historical, and theological context. The family devotional offers the verses alone for children to visualize and memorize and a more in-depth analysis for parents to read aloud to the family.

In today’s episode of The Poetry Fix, join Erika Kyba for a bilingual episode. She reads La Fontaine's "The Oak and the Reed" in French and English, exploring a poem-parable that discusses the fall of the mighty and the survival of the humble.

Patrick Timmis, Assistant Professor of English at Hillsdale College and Editor-in-Chief of Ad Fontes, joins Siobhan Weed on WRFH to discuss the the relaunch of Ad Fontes: A Journal of Protestant Letters and the beginning of a new chapter under his leadership. Explore the Ad Fontes site or read the Spring issue for more.

In today’s episode of The Poetry Fix, join Erika Kyba to read Emily Dickinson's "I Taste a Liquour Never Brewed." It's a poem about getting drunk on the beauty of the universe...which the poet believes has fundamental, eschatological importance.

Join Dominic and Marc as they discuss the life and writings of St. Isidore of Seville. 

Join the hosts as they finish their discussion of St. Thomas Aquinas and his trinitarian theology. 

Join Dominic and Marc as they discuss the life of one of the most influential saints in western Christianity. 

Join Dominic and Fr. Adam as they finish up their discussion on St. Gregory Nazianzus. 

Join Dominic and Fr. Adam as they continue discussing the life and teachings of St. Gregory Nazianzus.

Join Dominic as he sits down with Hillsdale College Chaplain Rev. Dr. Adam Rick to discuss the life and teachings of St. Gregory Nazianzus

*Drumroll* for the guest speaker...Patrick (Scott)! Learn about life and dating from an actual guy's perspective, and find out what questions he has for the trio!

They're back for Ask Us Anything: friends edition (and airports...but mostly friends). Here are some thoughts on finding good friends, keeping up with childhood friends, and more!

Ky Nam is back! Join the trio as they answer several questions from y'all about their lives and God's role in them.

In today’s episode of The Poetry Fix, join Erika Kyba to read Galway Kinnell's "How Many Nights," the work of a modern existentialist poet. We all remember our childhood fears of the dark, and how they dissipated with the sunrise. What are we to do, though, with a more adult, existential version of this experience?

In today’s episode of The Poetry Fix, join Erika Kyba to read Emily Dickinson's "Nobody Knows This Little Rose." It's a deceptively simple little poem, in which the poet wrestles with one of the most profound human tragedies.

In today’s episode of The Poetry Fix, join Erika Kyba to read the excerpt of Milton's "Comus" in which Comus and the Lady are united for the first time. Erika finds that Comus's reaction to the Lady's song parallels one of Milton's most famous scenes in Paradise Lost...

WRFH host Luke Miller talks with State Rep. Jim DeSana, founder and president of the 501(c)3 organization sponsoring the Michigan Monarchs baseball team, playing its games at Hillsdale College.

Michigan State Sen. Joe Bellino joins WRFH's Malia Looke for a conversation. From 05/21/26.

In today’s episode of The Poetry Fix, join Erika Kyba in the journey through Milton’s Comus as the leading lady makes her first appearance. The lady presents herself as a courageous paragon of virtue, but the poet opens up her view of morality to some questions.

This week, Olivia Finch discusses the anniversaries of the birth of Bing Crosby and the death of L. Frank Baum and celebrates the graduation of the Hillsdale College Class of 2026.

This week, Olivia Finch discusses the anniversaries of the birth of the Red Baron, the death of Lucille Ball, and the purchase of the Louisiana Territory.

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.