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Today, Erika Kyba reads the eerie conclusion of Robert W. Service’s “The Ballad of Blasphemous Bill,” and proposes some possible interpretations to its mysterious ending. 

Today, Erika Kyba reads an excerpt from Robert W. Service’s “The Ballad of Blasphemous Bill,” a poet’s take on the Grateful Dead archetype.

Today, Erika Kyba reads T. S. Eliot's "Aunt Helen," a dark meditation on the futility of earthly affairs, and the danger of leaving behind an empty legacy.

Today, Erika Kyba reads John Donne's glorious vaunt against death itself: Holy Sonnet X.

Far East, Close Up provides Westerners a front-row seat to the customs, cultures and everyday life in East Asia. Created and hosted by Emma Wiermann.EP 7 "Anime": Today, we talk about the international phenomenon of anime, from its inception in Japan to its enthusiastic acceptance in the West.

“A Bit of Fit” brings you bit-sized bits of health and fitness tips to implement in everyday life. Created and hosted by Emma Wiermann.EP 7 "Smart Watches": Today, we talk about the potential health benefits that come with owning a fitness-tracking smart watch.

Christine Menedis is the author of the book Why the World Doesn’t Make Sense: Reclaiming the Liberty You Didn’t Know You Lost, which directly addresses what millions feel but can't articulate: we're not just divided—we're disoriented. Her work connects culture, finance, and technology back to first principles and the deeper structures beneath surface-level debate. You can find Christine on YouTube (@ChristineMenedisYT) and on Substack (menedis.substack.com). She joins Emma Wiermann on WRFH to for a conversation.

Elon Musk’s launch of the 'America Party' could trigger a realignment within the Republican base. With Musk leveraging billions and a massive social media following to target GOP swing districts, could this bold move could sabotage Trump’s 2024 plans?Victoria Churchill, a U.S. Political Reporter for DailyMail.com, covering Capitol Hill with a focus on the U.S. Senate and a seasoned Capitol Hill reporter, joins WRFH to discuss. 

“Far East, Close Up” provides Westerners a front-row seat to the customs, cultures and everyday life in East Asia. Created and hosted by Emma Wiermann.EP 6 "Origins of Ice cream": Today we talk about the origins of ice cream in ancient China.

“Far East, Close Up” provides Westerners a front-row seat to the customs, cultures and everyday life in East Asia. Created and hosted by Emma Wiermann.EP 5 "The Ninja": Today we talk about the history of the ninja.

“A Bit of Fit” brings you bit-sized bits of health and fitness tips to implement in everyday life. Created and hosted by Emma Wiermann. EP 6 "Running for Older Adults": Today we talk about the benefits of running for older adults.

New York City just sent shockwaves through the political world with Zohran Mamdani’s stunning upset in the Democratic mayoral primary. His radical platform—rent freezes, fare-free buses, and expanded welfare programs—has energized voters battered by a $4,571 median rent but triggered panic among business leaders and high earners already eyeing the exits. Daniel Idfresne, a junior at Syracuse University and a Young Voices Social Mobility Fellow, offers a powerful perspective at RealClearPolitics on the battle unfolding between populist promises and economic reality. He joins Emma Wiermann on WRFH to discuss.

“A Bit of Fit” brings you bit-sized bits of health and fitness tips to implement in everyday life. Created and hosted by Emma Wiermann. EP 5 "Sugary Cereals": Today we continue with our series about where sugars hide in everyday foods. Today’s culprit is sugary cereals.

A fragile ceasefire has paused a 12‑day maelstrom of hostilities sparked by Israel’s “Operation Rising Lion,” which pummeled Iran’s nuclear facilities at Fordow, Natanz and Isfahan. Kyle Moran, a political commentator specializing in international affairs and national security and Voung Voices contributor, joins WRFH to discuss the latest. 

“His Works Through Her Eyes” is a show that brings biblical events to life through the inner thoughts of a young woman as she witnesses them firsthand. Each episode takes artistic liberty to retell a particular biblical story based on a passage of scripture, in addition to historical research. Created and narrated by Emma Wiermann. EP 4 "Hagar Remembers": Today’s episode told through the eyes of Hagar. Hagar was the maidservant of Srah, wife of Abrham. Years before Isaac was born to Sarah in her old age, as customs pf the time dictated, Sarah gave Hagar to her husband Abraham, so that she could attempt to build a family through her. According to Jewish tradition, Hagar was a daughter of Pharoh of Egypt, given as a gift to Abrham. Today, we hear the thoughts of Hagar about this situation.

Join Emma Wiermann as she interviews her father, Tom Wiermann, about his experience going from a New York City school teacher to becoming a candidate for New York State Assembly, committed to fighting for freedom in the wake of the Covid vaccine mandates and other draconian measures forced upon New York residents.

“Far East, Close Up” provides Westerners a front-row seat to the customs, cultures and everyday life in East Asia. Created and hosted by Emma Wiermann. EP 4 "Thailand—Diplomacy, Siam, Bangkok, Heat": Today’s topic of discussion is the country. Of Thailand and some fun facts about it.

“A Bit of Fit” brings you bit-sized bits of health and fitness tips to implement in everyday life. Created and hosted by Emma Wiermann. EP 4 "Sweet Drinks as Bad as Soda": Today is the first part in an ongoing series in which we talk about where sugars might be hiding in some of your everyday foods. Today’s culprits are sugary sweet drinks like iced tea, lemonade, juices, and energy/sports drinks.

“His Works Through Her Eyes” is a show that brings biblical events to life through the inner thoughts of a young woman as she witnesses them firsthand. Each episode takes artistic liberty to retell a particular biblical story based on a passage of scripture, in addition to historical research. Created and narrated by Emma Wiermann. EP 3 "The Chaos of Babel": Today’s episode is the second of a two parts retelling the story of the Tower of Babel through the eyes of a pagan teenager. We begin years later from where the last episode left off. Our narrator has grown and so has the tower, but only for everything to descend into chaos.(Be advised: There are auditory depictions of violence.)

In her new book, Let’s Build Extraordinary Youth Together, educator and youth advocate Dr. Kim Metcalfe issues a compelling challenge to parents, teachers, and policymakers alike: It’s time to stop pushing ideology and start raising empowered, resilient young people.She joins Emma Wiermann on WRFH to discuss.