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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.

Join Dominic and Marc as they walk through the life (or lives?) of St. Valentine.

Join Nicole Sighiartau and Storm Drexler as they discuss some of their wildest experiences in the great outdoors! This week they have special guest, Luke Burmeister, on to share his encounter with poison hemlock, monsoons, and more.

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 III: Efrafa, chapters 30-38. Next week we will be discussing Part IV: Hazel-Rah, chapters 30-finish. Please read along and enjoy casual conversation and bookish tidbits!

Nate and Storm chat with alumnus Justin Peterson about self mastery, what winning really means, and how taking the little things seriously makes all the difference.

Olivia Finch discusses the anniversaries of the birth of Galileo Galilei, the death of Harper Lee, and Thomas Jefferson's defeat of Aaron Burr in the Presidential election of 1800.

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?

Join Cupid and Psyche as they give you their Rom-Com recommendation for this weekend with your special someone.

Hailey joins Ella to discuss her experience with health and wellness as a student at Hillsdale. They touch on niche topics like saunas and fasting.

Michigan State Sen. Joe Bellino joins WRFH's Malia Thibado with reaction to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's proposed budget, layoffs in Michgan, and more. From 02/12/26.

Chloe and Adi ranking the best and worst wedding songs DJs can play. We also dive into the Grammys, new movie releases, and share another cottage cheese recipe you won’t want to miss.

Today, we continue our journey through Spencer's Faerie Queene. Join Erika Kyba as she analyzes how Spencer draws a connection between the poem's female lead, Una, and the symbol of the Lamb of God. We talk about the importance of not judging Una as your typical damsel in distress too quickly; she's a character that might surprise you.

This week on “Under the Radar,” hear about the new TrumpRx website, an important trade agreement between the United States and India, an effort to lower the price of beef, and more.

Michigan State Rep. Jennifer Wortz joins WRFH's Sophia Mandt to discuss school spending, a ban of cell phones in schools, and more. From 02/11/26.

Olivia Finch discusses the anniversaries of the birth of Thomas Alva Edison, the death of Laura Ingalls Wilder, and the 1994 theft of Munch’s The Scream.

Malia Thibado works through the historical legal process of how the U.S. declares war, how that process has changed over America’s 250 years, and what that change means for the balance of executive and congressional power.

In this week's episode, Dominic and Marc walk through the life and teachings of St. Ignatius of Antioch.

Men's Basketball: Hillsdale vs. Ohio Dominican, 02/07/26Caleb Lee and Daniel Derengowski

Women's Basketball: Hillsdale vs. Ohio Dominican, 02/07/26Evan Mick and Gabe Themar on the call for WRFH

James Taranto, Editorial features editor at the Wall Street Journal, joins Francesca Mangravite on WRFH to discuss his role editing the op-ed pages at the WSJ and the current state of journalism. From 02/05/26.

Join Nicole Sighiartau and Storm Drexler as they discuss some of their wildest experiences in the great outdoors! This week they chat about some inside jokes that were developed on various outdoor excursions.

Nate and Storm gave Shooting Sports Coach Andre Renier 12 bucks and 2 cups of coffee to talk about shooting from birth, building exploding armor and recreating Greek fire, and why we need a cannon at Hillsdale.

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 II: On Watership Down, chapters 18-29. Next week we will be discussing Part III: Efrafa, chapters 30-38. Please read along and enjoy casual conversation and bookish tidbits!

This week on the Collegian Week in Review, hosts Catherine Maxwell, Tayte Christensen, and Alessia Sandala first discuss top headlines, including talking to show producer Megan Pidcock about the recent CCA. Then, they talk to Christian Papillon about a historic Charger baseball game. Finally, they talk to Ty Ruddy about recent campus shenanigans, including Land Battle and the case of the missing Homecoming trophy.

This week on the Collegian Week in Review, hosts Catherine Maxwell and Alessia Sandala first talk to co-host Tayte Christensen about recent improvements to the Blake Center. Then, they talk to Gemma Flores about opposition to city road repair plans. Finally, they talk to Thomas McKenna about a proposed solar farm in Fayette Township.

Coach Maddie London is in her first year as the Assistant Women's Swim Coach at Hillsdale. She and Ella discuss how her college experience has affected her coaching philosophy and some of her hopes for the program.

Galloway’s house mom gives her best advice to the young adults!

Today, we continue our journey through Spencer's Faerie Queene. Erika Kyba discusses some of Spencer's typical conventions, such as introducing characters by their appearances and actions, allowing the reader to judge their behavior before the poet names them.

This week on “Under the Radar,” hear about a court case challenging the potentially circular authority of ICE, a national state of emergency in dealing with Cuba, a bill aiming to prevent NGOs from funding the Taliban, and more.

Men's Basketball: Hillsdale vs. Tiffin, 02/06/26Caleb Lee and Daniel Derengowski on the call for WRFH

Women's Basketball: Hillsdale vs. Tiffin, 02/06/26Gabe Themar and Dylan DeDario on the call for WRFH

Join Dominic and Marc as they walk through the life and teachings of St. John Chrysostom in this pilot episode.

Join Nicole Sighiartau and Storm Drexler as they discuss some of their wildest experiences in the great outdoors! This week they chat about the seven summits and which peaks they would most and least like to climb.