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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.

This week on the Collegian Week in Review, hosts Catherine Maxwell, Alessia Sandala, and Megan Li first talk to Evelyn Kniffen about homecoming week and Christian Papillon about the homecoming game itself. Then, they talk to Moira Gleason about important mayoral endorsements for the upcoming Hillsdale election. Next, they talk to Gemma Flores about the recent rise in abandoned dogs at the humane society. Finally, Alessia and Megan talk about the fire pits being built next to the academic buildings on campus.

How can I be more approachable? Greg and Emily continue their discussion on approachability and how to develop that skill. Consider ways to be open to others and learn not to read too much into someone's kindness. This and more on today's episode.

Are women more approachable to a man or a man more approachable to a woman. Is this always true? Greg and Emily discuss how sometimes we are more open to individuals of the opposite gender even before knowing them well. How can this be done in a healthy manner, and how does it become unhealthy? This and more on today's episode.

Ella continues her conversation with Analise Hess, and they discuss practical advice for athletes.

Ella Malone talks with Hillsdale Holisitc Health Club President Analise Hess about holistic health, the club, and how prioritizing health will help athletes with performance and wellness.

Today, Erika Kyba reads "Safe in Their Alabaster Chambers," by Emily Dickinson. In this poem, Dickinson plays with the image of a tomb acting as a lamp, and she meditates on legacy, death, and history.

Emma and Sophia discuss whether young people should give the reigns of authority back to older folks.

Join Lilly Faye as she interviews Chancey Williams about his path to becoming a country music artist and what it means to be a cowboy.

This week, Malia Thibado compares two popular visa programs, H-1B and H-2A, in context of how immigration benefits and harms American industries.

Join Ava and Alessia as they explore the siege of Yorktown, the first U.S. nuclear submarine, and more.

Football: Hillsdale vs. Kentucky Wesleyan, 09/27/25Ted Fehringer and Ty Ruddy on the call for WRFH

Nate and Storm chat with Nic Blatner about Homecoming, being tall, and unlimited hot dogs.

This week on “Under the Radar,” hear about the President’s campaign against Tylenol and misleading drug advertising, a Supreme Court case challenging certain police uses of drug-detection dogs, an executive order designating Antifa as a domestic terrorist group, and more.

Join Nicole Sighiartau and Storm Drexler as they discuss some of their wildest experiences in the great outdoors! This week they chat about their gripes with the Midwest while longing for better topography.

Join Nicole Sighiartau and Storm Drexler as they discuss some of their wildest experiences in the great outdoors! This week they are joined by Nate Gallagher, Andrew Hawken, and Liam Brennan to recount their thrilling adventure in Indiana Dunes National Park.

Week 4 upends expectations. Titans clash in week 5. John Mateer’s injury breaks the Heisman race wide open. Lewis, Marc, Patrick, and Paden cover it all.

While patients in Canada, Europe, and Australia access life-saving therapies, Americans are left waiting, sometimes decades, due to the FDA’s rigid bottleneck. Bautista Vivanco, a Young Voices contributor and Research Associate at the Department of Health Policy Studies, where he analyzes FDA drug approvals, the budgets of health-related government programs, and global health indicators, joins WRFH to discuss.

On this episode of the Collegian Week in Review, hosts Catherine Maxwell, Alessia Sandala, and Megan Li first discuss the top headlines of this week's Collegian. Then, they talk to Christian Papillon about homecoming. Finally, they talk to Ellie Fromm about Dr. Arnn's recent announcement about the latest recipients of honorary degrees from Hillsdale.

Today, Erika Kyba reads "As Kingfishers Catch Fire," by Gerard Manley Hopkins. In this poem, Hopkins explores the natural image of kingfishers and dragonflies reflecting the sun's light, and he uses it to portray how God's glory shines forth in every single person, with all their particularities.

Emma and Sophia discuss an Atlantic article which discusses a recent decision by the University of Chicago to pause admission to doctoral programs in subjects like the arts, languages, and social sciences.

Join Ava and Alessia as they investigate Benedict Arnold's betrayal, Warsaw's fall to the Nazis, and more.

On this episode of the Collegian Week in Review, hosts Catherine Maxwell, Alessia Sandala, and Megan Li go through the top headlines of the week. Then, they talk to senior Legacy Board member Rachel Dunphey about the Class of 2026's class gift. Finally, they talk to Sophia Bryant about a Hillsdale professor's trip to Israel.

This week on “Under the Radar,” hear about an executive order trying to prevent what would be one of the biggest union strikes in modern American history, a bill that aims to help crack down on fentanyl contamination of illicit drugs, an executive order that imposes new restrictions on H1-B visa workers, 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 Daniel Doyle about the music of Runaround, the secrets of SAB, and 500 million dollars.

The UN General Assembly just approved a resolution in support of a two-state solution for Israel and Hamas. Join Malia Thibado on National Security Matters as she discusses what’s in the document, her opinions on its enforceability, and what it means for the future of the war.

Today, Erika Kyba reads John Milton's "On Time." This is a poem that echoes the themes John Donne's "Holy Sonnet X," asserting the triumph of believers over death and temporal decay.

Lee Harris, a Radio Hall-of-Famer, recently visited Hillsdale's campus. Harris recently served as Director of Integrated Operations for NewsNation & WGN Radio. For 30 years, he was morning news anchor at 1010 WINS radio in New York. He also operates Harris Media, where he has developed tools to help broadcasters. He joined Camryn Juelg on WRFH.

The shocking assassination of Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University is not just a tragedy, it’s a warning flare for America’s democracy. As political violence escalates and trust erodes, the question becomes urgent: can civil discourse still survive? Alex Rosado, a Young Voices contributor, brings a timely perspective in his latest Newsweek article on how we’ve arrived at this dangerous moment and why the stakes for dialogue have never been higher. He joins WRFH to discuss.

....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, 09/13/25Ted 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.