Candidate for Mayor of Dearborn Heights in the Nov. 5 election, Janet Badalow, will be interviewed about her background and experience, including 12 years on the DH City Council; what led her to choose to challenge current mayor, Dan Paletko; and her campaign platform. Hosts: DH Councilperson Ned Apigian and WHFR Station Advisor Jay Korinek. ALSO PODCAST, available anytime from this website immediately after broadcast: click on Talk Shows--Tuesday Forum--(click on date).

WHFR is excited to have our latest fundraising concert at Trinosophes in Detroit. This evening of experimental sounds will feature performances from local shoegazer/indie band CRUISE ITALY, local experimental group ARTHUR CROW, and Madison, WI Casio-pop artist STEPHANIE REARICK JR. This event has a suggested donation of $7 at the door BUT has a sliding scale of $5-$10. Doors open at 8 and music should start by 8:45. More information can be found on our Facebook Page and we will be posting more information here soon: www.facebook.com/events/625553320798528/

Open your music textbooks! "Theme Attic," the radio show that picks themes and plays music from a variety of genres about selected subjects, is taking all listeners "back to school." There's room for plenty of memories, both old & new. Join host DJ Phil Maq on Wednesday, September 4, at 10:00AM for his clever and unusual takes on music!

The forecast is for a hot summer holiday weekend, so there's plenty of things to do this weekend. Why not include WHFR in your activities? "Theme Attic," the radio show that picks themes and plays music from a variety of genres about selected subjects, kick starts the Labor Day Weekend with music about things to do around the city as well as songs about job and work. Join host DJ Phil Maq on Wednesday, August 28, at 10:00AM for his clever and unusual takes on music, and continue to listen in to all of the other great shows all weekend long!

Here are two presentations from outside producers that we think will amaze and challenge you: From Stanford U., it's "Philosophy Talk" with today's topic--'The Psychology of Partisan Politics." And from the internationally known TED Talks series, Lisa Bu tells, 'How Books Can Open Your Mind." Not available to listen to the broadcast? Listen to its podcast from this website: click on Talk Shows--Tuesday Forum--(select date).

It's time to dust off your dance moves one more time. "Theme Attic," the radio show that picks themes and plays music from a variety of genres about selected subjects, will mix up those musical styles for its "Third Annual Dance Party." Join host DJ Phil Maq, who will be spinning the tunes, Wednesday August 21, at 10:00AM, for your dancing enjoyment!

Please join host Mike Holloway of "Metaphysically Speaking" as he welcomes psychic Laura Berlin who specializes in readings for the deaf. Listen to this fascinating interview off how Laura uses American Sign Language to communicate her predictions and insights for the deaf. Laura is involved in several other modalities as well. She also talks about such things as hypnosis, channeling spirits and past life regression. That's all on the next edition of "Metaphysically Speaking" for Tuesday August 20th at 1 p.m.

A lot of people are complaining that there really hasn't been a summer this year. Don't let them convince you! There's still another five weeks left and it's a long time until next summer. "Theme Attic," the radio show that picks themes and plays music from a variety of genres about selected subjects, will refocus musical energy to finish summer strong. Join host DJ Phil Maq on Wednesday, August 14, at 10:00AM for his clever and unusual takes on music!

Station Advisor Jay Korinek and Dearborn Heights City Councilman Ned Apigian interview Elisabeth Sobota-Perry, Director of Human Resources of Dearborn Heights. Note: This show can be listened to as a podcast from this website anytime after broadcast: click on Talk Shows--Tuesday Forum--(select date).

There are more bugs in the world than people, so it seems most appropriate that they get their own show once a year. "Theme Attic," the radio show that picks themes and plays music from a variety of genres about selected subjects, will shine the musical spotlight on some of our favorite--and least favorite insects. Join host DJ Phil Maq on Wednesday, August 7, at 10:00AM for his clever and unusual takes on music!