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This week, Malia Thibado discusses how the Trump Administration is facing the threat of cartels and other criminal organizations from Central and South America.

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. T...

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 seei...