So, what IS the "lame duck" session in Lansing actually doing? Helping schools? Protecting the environment? Fixing roads? 15th District (mostly just the Dearborn area) Representative George Darany comes by for a live in-studio interview, when we'll ask for a legislative update--with explanations or rationales, as needed. Remember, you can listen to this as a podcast from this website anytime immediately after broadcast: click on Talk Shows--WHFR Journal--(select date).

What Dearborn program feeds 200 hungry kids over the weekend? Blessings in a Backpack! Find out how a simple idea, some local churches, and a few retailers work with five elementary schools to make it happen. Tune in to IMPACT! when Lynn speaks with these local heroes. Remember, if you miss the show, you can catch the podcast on this website anytime after broadcast: click on Talk Shows--Tuesday Forum--(select date).

Hailing from Hamtramck, Danny D grew up in the center of the Detroit rock and Motown music scene. Playing his own music since a young age, Danny D has matured into a sophisticated singer, songwriter and musician with the inspiration of his Detroit music roots and the insight that comes from age and experience. DannyD has now released his newest CD, Last Call, a 9-song, introspective compilation of love, loss and life experiences. Last Call introduces a unique synthesis of rock, alternative, americana and country to its thoughtful, storytelling songs.

Peter Robbins and Robert Salas join us on this edition of We Are Not Alone to discuss Peter's latest book "Deliberate Deception: a case of Disinformation in the UFO Research Community", which is a critical review of the book "Encounter In Rendlesham Forest" by Nick Pope, with John Burroughs and Jim Penniston. Robbins' book is free for the downloading. Tune in at 1:00 PM EST for the details. This show is certain to stir up controversy. Remember after broadcast this show is available as a podcast from this website: click on Talk Shows--Tuesday Forum--(select date).

Because We Care is a nonprofit organization that formed after Andrean Mayes and Enyca Gains had been working with sports professional and others to develop their foundation profits. Listen to IMPACT today and learn about how different athletes developed their nonprofits.

The Most Powerful Weapon is a quintet hailing from all across the Mitten State. From the hardworking Motor City to the capitol. TMPW blends multiple facets of rock music to create something of their own. Something honest and full of conquering energy that will make you want to move. The name "The Most Powerful Weapon" stands for how music has impacted everyone of the band members lives. Now's your chance to feel that impact. Live @ 5, on the only station making waves. Tune in!

WHFR Blues DJ Anderson Coleman returns to our airwaves--making waves--after a few months away, beginning this Saturday, at a new time from 8 to 10 PM. With his unique blues picks from classic blues and R&B, we welcome him back (and your ears will, too!) with his new weekly show.

How exactly did the local election races turn out? And why? CRAIG FARRAND, columnist for the Dearborn Press & Guide, joins hosts John and Jay for our unique roundup of the results and analysis about the votes in our local area that you won't hear elsewhere. But first, we'll talk to HFC Theatre area head GEORGE POPOVICH about the currently running production: Dinosaurus!, a Virtual Reality experience--live action and computer-generated action (including a 20 ft tall Tyrannosaurus Rex).

All Systems Go have a family emergency. We at WHFR wish them nothing but the best and are looking forward to rescheduling their performance in the near future.

Today's show is a recording of the entire Candidate Forum--less opening and conclusion by the moderator--from Sept. 30, 2014. With 10 of the 11 candidates present (no incumbents are running) for three positions on the Board of Education (and HFC Board of Trustees), this is the best chance for Dearborn voters to learn their positions on the issues. Thanks to the Dearborn-Dearborn Heights League of Women Voters and the Dearborn Public Schools! The podcast of the show will be on this website: click on Talk Shows--WHFR Journal--(select date).