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....Where Emma and Sophia discuss an article that cites a poll where the marjoity of Americans no longer believe that anyone can achieve the American Dream.

Join Lilly Faye as she interviews Evan Ridgway, a Nashville based audio engineer who shares his role in producing songs. 

On this week's episode of National Security Matters, Malia Thibado talks the underreported issue of the how some American research partnerships directly feed information to the Chinese military. 

Football: Hillsdale vs. Michigan Tech, 09/13/25
Ted Fehringer and Ty Ruddy on the call for WRFH

On this episode of the Collegian Week in Review, hosts Catherine Maxwell, Alessia Sandala, and Megan Li first talk to Ty Ruddy about President of the College Larry Arnn's recent anniversary, then Moira Gleason about the death of Charlie Kirk, and finally Sydney Green about the recent developments with Camp Hope. 

This week on “Under the Radar,” hear about a Supreme Court case defining what reasonable suspicion means for immigration stops, a bill that would codify cash bail in Washington, DC, a Supreme Court case that will decide whether Trump’s tariffs are legal, and more.

Nate and Storm chat with Paden Hughes and Lewis Thune about their new college football show, state boundaries, and Rohan.

Lewis, Marc, Paden, and Patrick discuss Georgia vs Tennessee, fireworks out of Florida, and John Mateer’s Heisman campaign.

Join Ava and Alessia as they dive into the mystery of the 1920 Wall Street Bombing, the creation of the U.S. Air Force, and more.

U.S. biofuel imports have plunged to a decade-low. Meanwhile, the EPA has unveiled ambitious new Renewable Fuel Standard mandates for 2026 and 2027, triggering alarm from critics warning of soaring fuel costs and operational strain on refiners. This high-stakes clash over fuel mandates and market distortion demands immediate attention as Americans feel the squeeze at the pump.

Sam Raus, the David Boaz Resident Writing Fellow at Young Voices, a political analyst, and public relations professional, talks with WRFH about his recent essay at The American Thinker. 

Today, Erika Kyba reads Victor Hugo's "Demain dès l'aube," a poem about a man who has delayed facing his grief for far too long.

In 2019, WRFH student host Ben Dietderich inteviewed Charlie Kirk on radio row at CPAC.

In 2020, WRFH student host Ben Dietderich inteviewed Charlie Kirk on radio row at CPAC.

Join Nicole Sighiartau and Storm Drexler as they discuss some of their wildest experiences in the great outdoors! This week they are joined by Mary-Hannah and Margaret Runge who share their summer project of building a boat back home in Georgia with their friend group.

In a haunting experiment, AI chatbots on a bare-bones social network—free of algorithmic manipulation—still devolved into polarized echo chambers, proving that division may be baked into social systems, not driven by technology alone. Even without ads, recommendations, or trending feeds, bots gravitated toward ideological homogeneity, elevating extremist voices and empowering a few dominant influencers. 

Brayden Myers, a Young Voices contributor and economics student at the University of Alabama, offers a nonpartisan perspective on how this finding parallels the failures of modern democracy—where validation eclipses truth, and unchecked consensus threatens freedom. He joins WRFH to discuss.

Emma and Sophia discuss the drawbacks of the culture of financing too many purchases. 

Join Ava and Alessia as they explore a crazed hat riot in the streets of New York, the Roman Empire's destruction of Jerusalem, "Band of Brothers," and more.

This week, Malia Thibado discusses why America should use foreign aid and how it can be beneficial in building international allies.

This week on “Under the Radar,” hear about President Trump’s latest effort to make Washington D.C. safer, an executive order aimed at putting an end to flag burning, a Supreme Court case about whether states are constitutionally allowed to punish students for using the wrong bathroom, 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. Welc...

The story of the 1968 Indianapolis 500.

Nate and Storm chat with Aidan "Agamemnon" Christian about bands, supinated hands, and poison ivy.

Nate and Storm chat with Patrick "PHam" Hamilton about being so back, battling emus, and the question of why.

Join Nicole Sighiartau and Storm Drexler as they discuss some of their wildest experiences in the great outdoors! This week they recap all their fun outdoor adventures from summer break!

Today, Erika Kyba reads Tennyson's "Break, Break, Break," an intimate portrait of loss and grief. The poem conveys the deadening effect of great sorrow, as the poet observes life going on for others while remaining paralyzed by tragedy.

Today, Erika Kyba reads Walt Whitman's "America," a distillation of the patriotic spirit that infuses much of Whitman's poetic corpus.

This week on the Collegian Week in Review, hosts Catherine Maxwell, Alessia Sandala, and Megan Li talk to Francesca Cella about a new Mexican restaurant opening in the area, Martha Kennedy about the campus reaction to Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s recent engagement, and Caroline Kutas about a Hillsdale freshman's bike ride to get to the College. 

Join Ava and Alessia this week as they discuss all things history, from the state of Frankland to St. Augustine's death and Bob Dylan being booed off stage, and play Guess that Year.

On the first episode of the semester of the Collegian Week in Review, hosts Catherine Maxwell, Alessia Sandala, and Megan Li talk to Elaine Kutas about a former Charger who was recently drafted to the Detroit Lions, Elijah Guevara about a recent partnership between Hillsdale and the White House, and Lauren Bixler about a Hillsdale senior’s major accomplishment.

Today, Erika Kyba reads the eerie conclusion of Robert W. Service’s “The Ballad of Blasphemous Bill,” and proposes some possible interpretations to its mysterious ending. 

Today, Erika Kyba reads an excerpt from Robert W. Service’s “The Ballad of Blasphemous Bill,” a poet’s take on the Grateful Dead archetype.

Today, Erika Kyba reads T. S. Eliot's "Aunt Helen," a dark meditation on the futility of earthly affairs, and the danger of leaving behind an empty legacy.

Today, Erika Kyba reads John Donne's glorious vaunt against death itself: Holy Sonnet X.

Far East, Close Up provides Westerners a front-row seat to the customs, cultures and everyday life in East Asia. Created and hosted by Emma Wiermann.

EP 7 "Anime": Today, we talk about the international phenomenon of anime, from its inception in Japan to its enthusiastic acceptance in the West.

“A Bit of Fit” brings you bit-sized bits of health and fitness tips to implement in everyday life. Created and hosted by Emma Wiermann.

EP 7 "Smart Watches": Today, we talk about the potential health benefits that come with owning a fitness-tracking smart watch.

Christine Menedis is the author of the book Why the World Doesn’t Make Sense: Reclaiming the Liberty You Didn’t Know You Lost, which directly addresses what millions feel but can't articulate: we're not just divided—we're disoriented. Her work connects culture, finance, and technology back to first principles and the deeper structures beneath surface-level debate.

You can find Christine on YouTube (@ChristineMenedisYT) and on Substack (menedis.substack.com). She joins Emma Wiermann on WRFH to for a conversation.

Elon Musk’s launch of the 'America Party' could trigger a realignment within the Republican base. With Musk leveraging billions and a massive social media following to target GOP swing districts, could this bold move could sabotage Trump’s 2024 plans?

Victoria Churchill, a U.S. Political Reporter for DailyMail.com, covering Capitol Hill with a focus on the U.S. Senate and a seasoned Capitol Hill reporter, joins WRFH to discuss. 

“Far East, Close Up” provides Westerners a front-row seat to the customs, cultures and everyday life in East Asia. Created and hosted by Emma Wiermann.

EP 6 "Origins of Ice cream": Today we talk about the origins of ice cream in ancient China.

“Far East, Close Up” provides Westerners a front-row seat to the customs, cultures and everyday life in East Asia. Created and hosted by Emma Wiermann.

EP 5 "The Ninja": Today we talk about the history of the ninja.

“A Bit of Fit” brings you bit-sized bits of health and fitness tips to implement in everyday life. Created and hosted by Emma Wiermann.

EP 6 "Running for Older Adults": Today we talk about the benefits of running for older adults.

New York City just sent shockwaves through the political world with Zohran Mamdani’s stunning upset in the Democratic mayoral primary. His radical platform—rent freezes, fare-free buses, and expanded welfare programs—has energized voters battered by a $4,571 median rent but triggered panic among business leaders and high earners already eyeing the exits. 

Daniel Idfresne, a junior at Syracuse University and a Young Voices Social Mobility Fellow, offers a powerful perspective at RealClearPolitics on the battle unfolding between populist promises and economic reality. He joins Emma Wiermann on WRFH to discuss.