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This week on “Under the Radar,” hear about the President’s law enforcement battles in Chicago, a Supreme Court case challenging President Trump’s use of law enforcement, the latest in a string of political prosecutions against Trump’s enemies, and more.

Coach Kurt Kirner joins the show again to explain the idea of a growth mindset. He discusses how improvement- not perfectionism- is the best goal.

Coach Kurt Kirner joins Ella to discuss psychology's connection to athletics. He explains the importance of mental toughness being connected to physical skill.

Football: Hillsdale vs. Northwood, 10/18/25
Ted Fehringer and Ty Ruddy on the call for WRFH

Indiana arrives with a win at Oregon. The Oklahoma hype train derails. Lewis, Marc, Patrick, and Paden debate what it means for the second half of the season.

Join Nicole Sighiartau and Storm Drexler as they discuss some of their wildest experiences in the great outdoors! This week they chat about Nicole's fall break trip out west to the San Juans, Arches, and Canyonlands. 

This week on What's in a Name, host Megan Pidcock gets into the history behind the name of Arizona's capital city, Phoenix.

This week on Letter of the Law, host Megan Pidcock discusses why you are not allowed to hunt in cemeteries in Oregon (and elsewhere). 

File: in the Letter of the Law folder titled "Letter of the Law Oregon No Hunting in Cemeteries"

This week on the Collegian Week in Review, hosts Catherine Maxwell, Alessia Sandala, and Megan Li first go over some top headlines. Then, they talk to Faith Miller about campus caffeine consumption. They close the episode by talking to Anna Northcutt about a recent clean up effort of Stocks Park by the men of Galloway.

Today, Erika Kyba reads "Adam's Curse" by William Butler Yeats. Yeats muses on how all beautiful and lovely things require labor...and how this laboring after the beautiful has become an "idle trade" in the hollow age of modernity.

Today, Greg and Emily explore John Van Epp's third letter in the getting-to-know acronym, FACES: Compatibility Potential. What are those make-or-break issues that make you compatible or incompatible with someone? Stay tuned till the end for the answer to a special question Emily has for Greg. 

Nate and Storm chat with Dr. Jason Peters about good jokes, great books, and the wonder of a balanced life.

Hillsdale College Emeritus Professor of Art Sam Knecht presents recent landscapes and non-commissioned “character portraits” at a new exhibit. Scenic works range from Hillsdale to the Upper Peninsula to Italy. The exhibit, titled “Looking for Light: Paintings by Sam Knecht,” features paintings in watercolor, oil, and egg tempera. Also included will be some works from his beginnings as an artist. The exhibit will be on display in the gallery through Friday, Nov. 21. For gallery hours, click here.

He joins WRFH to discuss.

Join Ava and Alessia as they explore the Battle of Saratoga, the death of Marie Antoinette, and more.

Nate and Storm flourish with Nick Rutkoski about the happenings of Niedfeldt, Ultimate Frisbee, and spice.

Franklin can’t win, Sarkisian won’t change, and the rankings are always wrong. Lewis hedges his emotions, Marc, Patrick, and Paden do not.

Today, Erika Kyba reads "The Boston Evening Transcript," by T. S. Eliot. Much in the same vein as Henry David Thoreau, Eliot mediates on our constant obsession with the news, and what that does to the human person.

In this week's episode, Greg and Emily discuss the two primary roles of the conscience as well as some tendencies that can show a well or poorly formed conscience. They also explore the role of the apology in building and maintaining relationships. 

Emma and Sophia discuss an article that claims many top colleges no longer have the same reputation they once held.

WRFH host James Joski talks with Dr. Michael Tripepi, Assistant Professor of Physics at Hillsdale College, about his journey from Physics student to Physics professor at Hillsdale. Plus, talking lasers.

From 10/07/25.

Rob Bluey, president and executive editor at the Daily Signal, joins WRFH and host Lauren Bixler for a wide-ranging conversation during a visit to Hillsdale College's campus.

From 10/07/25.

Michael Lucchese, founder of Pipe Creek Consulting, an associate editor of Law & Liberty, and a contributing editor to Providence, joins WRFH his recent essay at the Washington Examiner, "What ‘peace through strength’ really means."

From 10/07/25.

Across American cities, a ferocious debate is escalating over the “revolving door” of repeat offenders. With pressure mounting, Ed Tarnowski, a writer for Young Voices, Policy and Advocacy Director at EdChoice, and host of the State of Choice Podcast, joins WRFH to discuss his latest Real Clear Politics article. 

WRFH’s Senior Producer Megan Pidcock talks to Hillsdale College Class of 2025 alum Emily Griffith about a play she wrote titled “I’m Not a Mourning Person,” which was recently put on as a full production by the college’s theater department. Join them as they discuss what it’s like to write a script as an actor, what makes theater a unique art form, and how it is to go from writing a script to seeing it performed live in person.

This episode, Malia Thibado breaks down the Biden-era withdrawal from Afghanistan that some experts say led to the global perception of an American decline in strength, commitment, and leadership. 

In the weeks since Charlie Kirk’s assassination, America’s education battleground has ignited into crisis. Benjamin Rothove, a student at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, editor-in-chief of the Madison Federalist, and a Young Voices contributor, brings an insider perspective from his latest National Review article. He joins WRFH to discuss how academia has become the frontline of America’s cultural war.

Nate and Storm chat with Jonathan "JWillyHilly" Williams about winning Homecoming, doorway etiquette, and leadership.

Join Nicole Sighiartau and Storm Drexler as they discuss some of their wildest experiences in the great outdoors! This week they chat about some locations that they believe to be overrated for a reason, or as Storm prefers to say, "underrated." 

With America’s 250th birthday looming, Caleb Franz, the Program Manager at Young Voices, a scholar with the Bluegrass Institute, and the author of The Conductor: The Story of Rev. John Rankin, Abolitionism’s Essential Founding Father, joins WRFH to talk about an America that now finds itself at a volatile crossroads as the “history wars” shift from academic debate to national flashpoint.

From 10/03/25.

Week 5 shatters all expectations, Texas A&M keeps climbing, Diego Pavia is Bugs Bunny. Lewis, Marc, Patrick, and Paden discuss (and dance on LSU's grave).

Join Greg and Emily as they discuss the second step in getting to know someone; learning about the foundation for their actions. In John Van Epp's book, How to Avoid Falling In Love with a Jerk (or Jerkette), he discusses the acronym, FACES, and A stands for attitudes and actions of the conscience. This can be anything from political standing to matters of faith. Greg and Emily explore what to watch for when considering becoming more serious with someone. 

Emily and Greg continue their conversation about John Van Epp's 'getting-to-know' acronym, FACES, and the role of family in your relationships. Are you doomed to be your parents? How does your family effect your own relationships and what does it say about how you deal with problems? Hear about this and more on today's episode. 

In John Van Epp's Book, How to Avoid Falling in Love with a Jerk, Van Epp uses the acronym, FACES, to explain how best to get to know a person. Greg and Emily work through the first letter, F for Family Background. What roles do your parents play in your future relationships? Hear about this and more on today's episode. 

Have you ever noticed the drastic number of relationship changes when coming back to school after the summer? Greg and Emily discuss why this might happen and whether absence really does make the heart grow fonder. 

Description: Greg and Emily jump back into the discussion on commonly unaddressed issues which lead to unhappiness in marriage. Greg encourages taking time to truly get to know one other, especially discussions on child baring and parenting. Listen to today's episode for this and more on the topic of unaddressed issues which lead to unhappiness. 

What are some most commonly unaddressed issues that are likely to lead to unhappiness in marriage? Should I go into marriage thinking I can change the other person? Greg and Emily discuss topics of communication and working through conflict among other things on today's episode.

Description: Greg and Emily discuss a list of alleged bad dating advice and whether it is actually bad advice or not. Join them as they discuss what might be good or bad ideas before, on, or after a date.  

Greg and Emily discuss the role of faith in relationships. Do you need to share the same faith? Why or why not? This and more in today's episode. 

This week on What's in a Name, host Megan Pidcock explored the origins of the name of one of the most important cities in American history.

This week on Letter of the Law, host Megan Pidcock dives into why Louisiana is the only state to use civil law rather than common law for private court cases.