WHFR’s Physical Plant Overview
In 2018, Bob Burnham, WHFR’s Production Manager and Chief Engineer brought Radio Vault to WHFR. He also saw a lot of things behind the scenes that needed technical improvement. He began assisting Allen Mazurek, our former teacher and Technical Advisor at the time, before Bob officially became part of the management staff. Since that time, WHFR has made drastic improvements in all areas of our facility.
Judy Banker, Roger Ponder, and Gary Browe Visit “Theme Attic” for Radiothon!!!
Radiothon is always special on Theme Attic, a quirky weekly Wednesday show hosted by DJ Phil Maq! This week it will start earlier and run 11AM-4PM EDT!!! The show features music based on subjects as well as countdowns and interviews.
WHFR PRESENTS: The Music Of John Coltrane
In a special RADIOTHON edition of WHFR PRESENTS, a midweek feature on the greatest saxophonist to ever grace our planet, JOHN COLTRANE. He revolutionized the tenor and soprano saxophone and brought a spirit to the music that has never been matched.
Celebrate 40 Years of WHFR with Limited Edition Posters & T-Shirts
WHFR is turning 40 - and we’re celebrating in style. To honor four decades of independent broadcasting, we’re releasing special edition WHFR 40th birthday posters and t-shirts unlike anything we’ve done before.
We dug deep into our archives to find every t-shirt design we’ve ever made - yes, every single one! These designs will come together in a bold, creative collage that captures the spirit and evolution of WHFR through the years.
WHFR PRESENTS Radiothon Special: Celebrating Our 40th Year
As WHFR Radio continues into its 40th year of broadcasting, we take a moment to reflect upon the many moments of creative programming, the changes and additions in format and the numerous technological advancements that have kept the station relevant in today's world. It's been a long and fulfilling journey from the beginnings in 1985 to the present day.
Celebrate 40 Years of WHFR with a Radiothon 2025 Pledge!
Support the station you love – and score some exclusive thank-you gifts.
As we celebrate 40 incredible years of independent broadcasting, Radiothon 2025 is your chance to power the next chapter of WHFR and get something special in return! We've put together a set of birthday-themed pledge incentives to thank you for keeping us on the air.
Whether you're a longtime listener or a brand-new fan, there's a perfect level for you:
WHFR Radiothon 2025: 40 Years of Independent Radio — Thanks to You
Dear Wonderful WHFR Listeners,
In 1985, WHFR-FM signed on with a mission: to be a voice for the unheard, a space for creativity, and a classroom for future broadcasters. Forty years later, that mission is still alive – and it’s all because of your belief in what independent radio can do.
Tune in to the WHFR Journal 4-4-25 at 1pm
On tomorrow's WHFR Journal, we wrap up the Counselor Connection series in a conversation with HFC Counselor Gwendolyn Pringle as we discuss National Counseling Month and services available for our HFC community. We then share info about Family STEM Day coming up later this month with Chemistry instructor Chuck Irish. We wrap the show with a new piece from PRX called Turning Surplus Food Into Millions of Meals . When you see the perfect displays of produce in grocery stores, do you ever wonder whether it’s all sold before it spoils?
This Just In: Episode 39
Episode 39 of This Just In, WHFR's pre-recorded new music showcase airing Mondays from 8-9p, airs March 31st, 2025.
This week's playlist:
Rivers of Nihil - House of Light [Metal]
Tara Chugh - Rising [Indie Rock]
ODESZA - Elevator Down (ODESZA Severance Remix) [Chillwave / Soundtrack]
ODESZA - Entering Lumon (ODESZA Severance Remix) [Chillwave / Soundtrack]
TOP TEN BLUES for March 2025
Please join Highway 61 for the best in new Blues releases and local area Artists' music every Friday, 2:00 – 6:00pm, with host DJ~KittyLuv;) 'making~waves'. Here is our latest Top Ten Blues new releases being aired at WHFR-FM 89.3:
WHFR Presents: THE MUSIC OF MARILYN CRISPELL
Tune in on Sunday, March 30, from 3:00-7:00pm EDT, as WHFR PRESENTS will feature the music of pianist MARILYN CRISPELL on this the date of her birth. From her earliest recording "Spirit Music" in 1983, through her brilliant work with the Anthony Braxton Quartet in the ‘90s, her co-operative trio with Barry Guy and Paul Lytton in the 2000s, countless solo works and continuing to the present day, Ms. Crispell has treated us all to her visionary work coming from the mind, heart and soul of a unique artist.
WHFR Journal Talks HFC Hawks Athletics and Wraps up Women's History Month With Its Founder
Tune in to the WHFR Journal tomorrow, 3-28-25 at 1pm, as we chat with HFC Athletic Director Rochelle Taylor about our amazing Hawks athletes. From men's basketball in the NJCAA championship to the start of the roller hockey nationals and everything in between, learn about how our Hawks athletes are doing so far this year. And consider cheering them on at a game sometime soon (FYI- the HFC men's baseball team plays their home games at the Corner Ballpark at Michigan and Trumbull).
This Just In: Episode 38
Episode 38 of This Just In, WHFR's pre-recorded new music showcase airing Mondays from 8-9p, airs March 24th, 2025.
This week's playlist:
Monique Chao Jazz Orchestra - Hyperbolic Time Chamber [Jazz]
Keyon Harrold - Pictures (Instrumental) [Jazz]
Grey DeLisle - Didn't We Try [Folk]
Cliff Hillis - Let's Get In Some Trouble [Power Pop]
Chris Berardo & The DesBerardos - Underachiever [Roots Rock]
Tomar and The FC's - Ain't Worth It [Funk / Soul]
Celebrate Spring with the WHFR Journal Friday, 3-21-25, 1pm
Join us for a spring preview of happenings at the Dearborn Public Library on this week's WHFR Journal local talk show. We'll chat with Library Supervisor Dan Lodge about programs and offerings now available. Also, we share a PRX special titled, Life is Big: To Be a Poet Gardner, as Tess Taylor a self-described Poet Gardener talks about feeling the poetry of life in the garden. Celebrate springtime on this week's WHFR Journal, Friday at 1pm on 89.3FM or whfr.fm.
WHFR Presents: A Spotlight On Female Composers
As we continue to celebrate Women's History Month, Robbwith2bees will spotlight the works of female film/television/video game composers on this week's "WHFR PRESENTS". Expect to hear selections by Laura Karpman, Hildur Guðnadóttir, Shirley Walker, Laura Shigihara, Lolita Ritmanis, Yoko Kanno, and MORE!
Tune in Sunday, March 23rd from 4:00 - 7:00 pm for this special 3-hour spotlight.
