WHFR News

In this week's installment of Skepticality, the official podcast of Michael Schermer's The Skeptic Society, host Derek talks to Ian Harris, a science-based comedian who is part of a troupe of comedians who all center their work on topics that science loving folks will really enjoy; the tour is called "The Evolution of Comedy Tour." Ian and Derek discuss how comedy seems to be a great fit for skeptical and scientific issues.

"Theme Attic," the radio show that picks themes and plays music from a variety of genres about selected subjects, will mostly feature songs that focus on Mexico and the Cinco de Mayo celebration this Saturday. But this past week also included May Day, so a few protest songs will be thrown in for seasoning. And, oh yeah, it's also a full moon on Saturday as well as the Kentucky Derby, so who knows what else you might hear. Join host DJ Phil Maq on Thursday, May 3 at 10:00 AM for his clever and unusual takes on music!

Our two choices for best audio podcasts of the last week: from Philosophy Talk, "What Is Love?" and from the TED series of conferences, "How To Buy Happiness" by Michael Norton. (Could the two topics be related?) This show will be archived on this website immediately after broadcast for listening anytime: click on Talk Shows--Monday Forum--(select date).

Today, Saturday April 28, is the final day of WHFR's Radiothon 2012. This is your last chance to receive any of the special incentive items various DJs are offering on their shows and call in to pledge your support. Also, today only until 6pm there is a special matching grant being offered by an anonymous donor to encourage listeners to get their pledges in today. Make sure you listen to WHFR and call in to donate today: 313-845-9676 option 1.

Host Margaret King Ahmed interviews Eddie Fakoury, Executive Director of the Dearborn Education Foundation [dearbornedfoundation.org], on its essential role to provide supplemental funding for our public schools. This special LIVE "Radiothon 2012" show will give us all ideas on how to raise money--beyond the present help of state government--for the good of the future of our children. Anytime after broadcast, this show can be listened to from our website: click on Talk Shows/Monday Forum/(date of broadcast).

WHFR would like to invite you for a fun night out to help us kick off Radiothon week 2012. Join us at Bailey's in Dearborn, this Friday, April 20th for the 2012 WHFR Radiothon Kick off party. Local DJ's from WHFR's "The Mix" show will be performing live all night, spinning a variety of House and Dance music. Local DJ's include DJ Stop-e, DJ Roach, DJ Disc, DJ Jessi Kay, DJ X/S and Mr. Jeffery Woodard. The party takes place on the lower level and goes from 8pm-2am. Clover is a $5 donation at the door with all proceeds benefiting WHFR. This is a 21+ event. Hope to see you there!

Tonight, Tuesday the 17th from 10 p.m. to midnight, The Rock Spectrum Radio Show with Steve Avigne will feature music entirely from the band Alter Bridge to celebrate two of the members birthdays this week. Alter Bridge is a rock supergroup named after a bridge right here in Michigan that separated Detroit from Grosse Pointe and contains the instrumental section that formerly played for Creed. Tune in for some great rock from every part of the spectrum!