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This week, Micah Hart discusses the 2026 Senate races, DOGE, Israel, and more!

A look at one of the most memorable baseball radio broadcasts.

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.

Women's Basketball: Hillsdale vs. Ursuline, 02/22/25Gabe Themar and Gavin White on the call for WRFH

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

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.

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.

Nate and Storm chat with Max Cote about ice fishing, virtual class, and everyone's favorite anonymous app.

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

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?”

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.

Tone down the Instagram.

Join Nicole Sighiartau and Storm Drexler as they discuss their wildest experiences in the great outdoors! On today's episode they share some off-roading mishaps.

Join Hershey and Stephanie as they discuss the 1962 Supreme Court case Engel v. Vitale and the debate on the separation of church and state.

Thomas, Caroline, and Coleman are joined by Megan Li to discuss Rough Draft Friday night jazz sessions and Grace Novak to highlight a recent accomplishment for a Hillsdale College basketball player.

In Breaking the Patterns That Break You, bestselling author Tori Hope Petersen shares the profound ways she finally found relief and healing from the pain of her past, and how you can too. Tori gently shows you why it's important to recognize the destructive personal, relational, and generational patterns in your life so you can finally find freedom. She joins WRFH to discuss.From 02/17/25.

This week on “Under the Radar,” hear about the President's new plan to keep Iran in check, a Supreme Court case about a mistaken SWAT raid, Congress' efforts to a eradicate a dangerous animal species, 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.”

Nate and Storm chat with Gabe Beckwith about garden gnomes, Legos, and his numerous jobs. Stay tuned after the outro...

This week we explain the feud surrounding Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl halftime show between him and Drake. Tune in to hear the timeline of events, the details of the pending lawsuit, and why the Internet took Kendrick's side so decisively.

A tribute to composer Franz J. Haydn, Mozart’s “Hunt” Quartet brings us back to 18th century chamber music.

Men's Basketball: Hillsdale vs. Northwood, 02/15/25Gordie LaFontaine and Ryan Strasser on the call for WRFH

Women's Basketball: Hillsdale vs. Northwood, 02/15/25Colin McKernan and Gabe Themar on the call for WRFH

Lewis and Paden recap cabinet confirmations and stories for the week of February 10, 2025.

A look at the most powerful switch-hitter in history.

Today, we continue exploring Milton's "On the Morning of Christ's Nativity." In this excerpt, we witness Creation move from hushed awe to jubilant songs of praise.

In the conclusion to Delirium, Ariadne tells Dionysus of her fall from grace, reliving her most painful memories of the Minotaur and Theseus. Dionysus proves to love her despite her mistakes, but how can she bring herself to trust in the promises of a lover once again?With Katrin Surkan as Ariadne, Noah Abrudeanu as Dionysus, Erika Kyba as Narrator, Nathaniel Shackelford as the Minotaur, Kevin Pynes as Theseus, Sophia Kyba as Agnes, and Dr. Dutton Kearney as Daedalus. Written and produced by Erika Kyba.

Megan and Alessia unfold the courageous, yet tragic tale of French Resistance leader Jean Moulin.

Going through the early American spirit of covenant and how the pilgrim settlers set the precedent for the later established American Constitution.

Emma and Sophia discuss an article where an eccentric couple is obsessed with pronatalism, a burgeoning movement encouraging mass population growth.

The State of the World discusses this week's news in Europe, Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and the Western Hemisphere. Highlights include crackdowns on the Sicilian mafia, trade wars, and military campaigns Gaza and Congo.

This week, Micah Hart discusses the first few weeks of the Trump administration.

The description for the episode is Join Nicole Sighiartau and Storm Drexler as they discuss their wildest experiences in the great outdoors! On today's episode they share their favorite campsites.

With $1.7 trillion in student debt burdening 42 million Americans, conservatives must move beyond rhetoric and offer market-friendly solutions that align with fiscal principles.Sam Raus—a nationally-published political analyst and trained PR professional, and a Young Voices Contributor—argues in his latest op-ed that targeted tax strategies and pragmatic reforms can address student debt without the overreach of progressive proposals. He joins WRFH to discuss.From 02/12/25.

Governments around the world have implemented generous pro-natal policies to reverse declining birth rates—but these efforts have largely failed. Why? Because, as Washington Examiner and American Spectator contributor Aidan Grogan argues, people simply don’t want children.In his latest op-ed, Grogan challenges the mainstream narrative that affordability is the primary obstacle to child-rearing and instead explores the deeper cultural shifts behind global population decline. He joins WRFH to discuss.From 02/12/25.

Nate and Storm chat with Marc Ayers about sports, Pres Ball, and Waffle House

On this special episode, Nate is interviewed by Nicole Sighiartau to talk all about his home state of New York.

American composer Aaron Copland’s symphonic overture, focused on the expanse of the American landscape.

Together, we’re exploring the work of a well-known Russian composer, interpreting the music of Spain in a multi-movement symphonic work.

All seven planets will be visible in this month's night sky. Learn how to spot them in today's episode of Astro Minute!

This week, Bella and Jillian welcome you to their table and perhaps learn a thing or two from the pair’s biggest crash outs. You may leave the table thinking “these people are the worst” or “who threatens their own life because they didn’t get to meet a youtuber” and these are both reasonable thoughts to have. Were their reactions warranted? You’ll just have to listen and decide for yourself. Please don’t let this scare you away.

Luke Miller joins the show to discuss President Trump's executive order to define two genders. Christina Lewis reports on Hillsdale College's recent Curate conference, Olivia Pero highlights the system for lost and stray dogs in Hillsdale County.

In the first 24 hours of his presidency, Trump signed a number of executive orders, one of which designated cartels and transnational criminal gangs as Foreign Terrorist Organizations (FTOs). Why did he do this? What does it mean? How will it change policy going forward? Listen and find out.

This week on “Under the Radar,” hear about Trump’s new mandate to restore the death penalty, the new National Garden of American Heroes, a major win for school choice, 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.”

Today, we continue exploring Milton's "On the Morning of Christ's Nativity." In this excerpt, Milton meditates on the cosmic awe that the Christ child's surpassing power inspires.

Megan and Alessia investigate the failed espionage career of Russian spy Anna Chapman.

This week we discuss the recent impeachment of South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol. Tune in to hear about democracy in the Eastern hemisphere, the way President Yoon halted the processes of said democracy, and the art of American influencers making this whole thing about them.

Hint: This punctuation marks long predates email. Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

Where did this weird little squiggle come from? Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

Emily Jashinsky, the D.C. correspondent at UnHerd and co-host of Counter Points with Ryan Grim on the Breaking Points channel, joins WRFH's Alessia Sandala.From 02/07/25.

On the desert island of Naxos, Ariadne and Dionysus exchange the stories of their lives. Ariadne reveals the tragic fall of the Minotaur and the tyranny of her father, while Dionysus tells her of his tenuous connection to the gods and his quest to understand love as mortals do. Ariadne finds herself falling in love with her wayfaring god quite against her will, and time will only tell whether she finds the courage to accept his love.With Katrin Surkan as Ariadne, Noah Abrudeanu as Dionysus, Erika Kyba as Narrator, and Dr. Dutton Kearney as Daedalus. Written and produced by Erika Kyba.