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Track athlete Sarah Chapelle joins Ella to discuss her experience as a Hillsdale Charger. She opens up about how her faith is the foundation of her life as an athlete. She also shares how to deal with sports anxiety.

This week, Malia Thibado discusses investigative journalist Peter Schweizer’s newest book, “The Invisible Coup" and its wider cultural context by looking at immigration from both sides of the U.S.-Mexico border.

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?

Greg and Emily are back to talk about John Van Epp's 'get-to-know-you' acronym "FACES" and the last letter, S, for skills of communication. They explore experiences of feeling unseen and the need to tell people what you need as well as the importance of apologizing for hurting people even if we didn't mean to do so.

Today, we continue our Lenten reflections on The Dream of the Rood. Join Erika Kyba as she discusses how the poet imagines the Cross as Christ's shield partner in battle. The poet leads us away from identifying suffering as the villain of the Passion, showing us the bigger picture: the Passion was always a battle against sin. And the Cross is our ally in this battle, not our enemy.

In this episode, Ashlyn and Lily share stories of their grandparents and the hardships they endured amid political violence in Taiwan and Korea. These conversations remind us that history lives on through family memory— in resilience, sacrifice, and quiet courage.

This week on “Under the Radar,” hear about a bill intended to lessen the lethal power of law enforcement, a Supreme Court case blocking New York's new racist redistricting, a Supreme Court case about drug users right to own firearms, and more.

James Joski of WRFH talks with Michael Lucchese to discuss his debut for the Daily Wire’s new lifestyle and culture section. He wrote about the politicization of the Winter Olympic Games, contrasting the mercenary approach taken by American-born Chinese skier Eileen Gu with the more patriotic and inspiring story of two-time gold medalist US figure skater Alysa Liu. From 03/02/26.

This week, Olivia Finch discusses the anniversaries of the birth of Alexander Graham Bell, the death of John Philip Sousa, and William Penn's obtaining the land now known as Pennsylvania.

Join Dominic and Marc as they examine the life and teaching of St. Polycarp of Smyrna.

Join Cupid and Psyche as they finish their discussion of princess treatment and find out who Cupid's Disney Princess is.

Join Olivia Henson and Siobhan Weed as they rank their top 5s of random categories. This week, the girls are ranking their top 5 "whimsical side gigs" they would like to have. They discuss the importance of finding jobs that play to your strengths and make work fun.

Men's Basketball: Hillsdale vs. Northwood, 02/28/26Gabe Themar and Mason Moulton on the call for WRFH

Women's Basketball: Hillsdale vs. Northwood, 02/28/26Gabe Themar and Marc Ayers on the call for WRFH

Nate and Storm chat with Joey Buff and Brendan Burnham about the CCA minor, being from Buffalo, New York, and the 700 calorie bite.

Michigan State Sen. Joe Bellino joins WRFH's Malia Thibado with reaction to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's proposed budget, education in Michigan, and rolling back a new wholesale cannabis tax . From 02/26/26.

This week on the Collegian Week in Review, hosts Alessia Sandala and Tayte Christensen first talk to Erika Kyba about college radio awards in New York City last weekend. Then, they talk to Thomas McKenna about a Fayette Township solar update. Finally, they talk to Caroline Kurt about an alumnus’s new poetry collection.

Join Nicole Sighiartau and Storm Drexler as they discuss some of their wildest experiences in the great outdoors! This week they have special guest, Dr. Steele, on to share some stories from his Ultramarathons and to learn a lesson on windchill.

Join me, Nicole Sighiartau, on Book Club! Every week I will chat about a section of chapters from the monthly book. This month's book is Red Rising, and today covers chapters 1-12. Next week we will be discussing chapters 13-22. Please read along and enjoy casual conversation and bookish tidbits!

Junior Hillsdale Volleyball player Molly Kennedy shares her personal experience as a student-athlete. She joins Ella to discuss recovery, food, and workouts.

Chloe and Adi play 'gas' or 'pass' with hot takes and share their latest obsessions getting them through life.

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 the long-awaited Supreme Court decision on Trump's tariffs, the executive order ending the old tariff system, the presidential proclamation of a new tariff system, and more.

Today, we enter into the Lenten season by reading The Dream of the Rood. Join Erika Kyba to meditate on the poet's reframing of the Crucifixion's tragedy.

Men's Basketball: Hillsdale vs. Findlay, 02/26/26Gabe Themar and Dylan DeDario on the call for WRFH

Women's Basketball: Hillsdale vs. Findlay, 02/26/26Gabe Themar and Evan Mick on the call for WRFH

Michigan State Rep. Jennifer Wortz joins WRFH's Sophia Mandt to discuss waste in Michigan's spending, a plan to use the state's "Rainy Day Fund," potential property tax relief, and more. From 02/25/26.

This week on the Collegian Week in Review, hosts Alessia Sandala, Catherine Maxwell, and Tayte Christensen first discuss some top headlines for the week. Then, they talk to Lucy Billings about the success of the women's swim season. Finally, they talk to Grace Brennan about her winning essay for the first annual Kenyon Cox Art Critics Essay Competition.

Join me, Nicole Sighiartau, on Book Club! Every week I will chat about a section of chapters from the monthly book. This month's book is Watership Down, and today covers Part IV: Hazel-Rah, chapters 39-finish. Next week we will be reading Red Rising by Pierce Brown, chapters 1-12 . Please read along and enjoy casual conversation and bookish tidbits!

Join Emily and Greg for their discussion of the last letter of John VanEpp's "get-to-know-you" acronym, "FACES." "S" stands for Skills of Communication. Their discussion involves body language, listening, and types of conflict management. While not everyone has perfect skills, Greg says he would rather someone have poor skills than a poor conscience since skills can be learned while a badly formed conscience is harder to change.

Join Chloe and Adi as they discuss what they gave up for lent, updates within Hillsdale's campus, and play "Who is More Likely To"

Join Olivia Henson and Siobhan Weed as they rank their top 5s of random categories. This week, the girls are ranking their top 5 days of the week to prove that even the most subjective and overlooked topics can garner strong feelings. They also take the opportunity to introduce their new "movement".

Nate and Storm chat with Luke Waters about the meaning of masculinity, his journey with Legion XII, and how the predestination debate kills whales.

Happy Lunar New Year! Join Lily, Ky Nam, and Ashlyn as they discuss some things they've learned since freshmen year...and also some things they haven't. New Year's resolutions, anyone?

Join Nicole Sighiartau as she discusses some of their wildest experiences in the great outdoors! This week Storm is sick, so Nicole talks about the thrill and importance of trying new experiences.

Olivia Finch discusses the anniversaries of the birth of Wilhelm Grimm, the death of Mister Rogers, and the publication of the Gutenberg Bible.

Track & Field athlete Yahli Salzman joins Ella to discuss overcoming a recent injury and what he's learning about sports philosophy.

Well into the twelfth century, travelers east of York passed by a field filled with bones. Nearly a century earlier, the site had been the location of a fateful battle between Vikings and Englishmen that ended the Viking Age. This is the story of why it happened, the man behind it, and how it all came to a dramatic end.

Sherry Barnes discusses the beautiful process of growing and trusting God as He strings together the story of our lives.

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?

Freshman year, three friends bonded over late-night ramen—but not the typical kind. We cooked real meals, shared our Asian heritage, and ended up having deep conversations about life, culture, and what Hillsdale really feels like from the inside. Between laughs, tears, and some strong opinions, we found that honest discussion is better with good food and comic relief. For this first episode, join Ashlyn, Lily, and Ky Nam as they talk about how they met freshmen year, and recount one of their most memorable, late-night moments.

Hillsdale sophomore Elizabeth Christian talks with WRFH’s Grace Novak about her musical upbringing and the heartfelt story behind her first ever song before performing it acoustically for listeners.

Chloe and Adi break down common Valentine’s Day stigmas, recap a new show we’ve been watching, share our thoughts on a new healthy recipe, and as always, keep things light with plenty of humor and honest opinions throughout!

This week on “Under the Radar,” hear about the SAVE Act trying to create federal voter ID, a Supreme Court case about free speech rights for public employees, a bill ending taxpayer funding from going to dead people, and more.

Today, we continue our journey through Spencer's Faerie Queene. Join Erika Kyba to analyze the forest symbolism that Spencer uses to set up the themes that will pervade this canto, and strap in as the Knight of the Red Cross seeks his first battle in the Den of Error.

Join Olivia Henson and Siobhan Weed as they rank their top 5s of random categories. This week, the girls are ranking their top 5 ways to rank things in order to prove their choice of ranking system is truly superior.

The Hillsdale College Parents Weekend musical, Big Fish, opens on March 4. The two leads, Aidan Bauer and Rachel Dunphey, join Ella Rose Klein on WRFH to discuss the show.From 02/20/26.

Men's Basketball: Hillsdale vs. Kentucky Wesleyan, 02/19/26Caleb Lee and Daniel Derengowski on the call for WRFH

Women's Basketball: Hillsdale vs. Kentucky Wesleyan, 02/19/26Gabe Themar and Zac Affholter on the call for WRFH

Christopher J. Scalia is a senior fellow in the Social, Cultural, and Constitutional Studies department at the American Enterprise Institute, where he focuses on literature, culture, and higher education. He concurrently serves as poetry editor of The New Criterion. His most recent book, 13 Novels Conservatives Will Love (but Probably Haven’t Read), was published by Regnery Publishing in May 2025. He joins Erika Kyba on WRFH for a conversation.