"Theme Attic," the radio show that picks themes and plays music from a variety of genres about selected subjects, has reached its 100th show, and is featuring only one theme this week: DJ Phil Maq will try to play as many songs as he can from the variety of musical artists selected to the "Theme Attic Hall of Fame!" Join host DJ Phil Maq on Thursday, November 15th at 10:00 AM for the fun!

There is a chill in the air and that means it is time for WHFR's Fall Blues Benefit at The New Place Lounge. Featured at this year's Fall Blues Fundraiser is Machine Gun Kelly, the Chris Canas Band, and Leonardo. This should be a great night of the Blues and a great way to support WHFR! There is a $5 cover that goes to support WHFR. Doors are at 9pm.
For more info and to RSVP check out our Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/#!/events/381375675272226/

Two of our choices for best recent podcasts from the internet: From Philosophy Talk, "Corporations and the Future of Democracy," and a TED Talk by Matt Killingsworth, "Want to be Happier?" After broadcast, this show will be archived on this website for your ease of listening anytime; click on Talk Shows--Monday Forum--(select date).

Now that the election is past, it's time to focus on things closer to home--like Michigan. Of all the things that Michigan is famous for, it's music is known around the world. WHFR plays the most locally made music and artists including live performances. "Theme Attic," the radio show that picks themes and plays music from a variety of genres about selected subjects, will feature as much Michigan music as possible this week, both old and new. Join host DJ Phil Maq on Thursday, November 8th, at 10:00AM for his clever and unusual takes on music!

Join host David Twichell on Tuesday, November 6, 2012 at 1:00 PM when he speaks with guest Frank Santariga. Frank received a Fellowship in Parapsychology from the American Parapsychological Research Center in Sherman Oaks, California. He is the author of "Paranormal Family and Friends” and currently resides with his family in West Bloomfield, Michigan. Frank has investigated and researched over 650 occurrences of a paranormal nature, most of which consisted of Unidentified Flying Objects.

Here is the latest news about our environment in the weekly podcast from the Sierra Club (from 10-27), and then, in sight of tomorrow's big election, we present TWO TED Talks: David Pizarro's "Politics of Disgust" and Rory Stewart's "Why Democracy Matters." Please listen; please VOTE! Note: This show can be listened to anytime from this website; click on Monday Forum--Talk Shows--(select date).

For the first half of the show, we present an interview with Scott Bowman, the Libertarian Party's candidate for the U.S. Senate. The Libertarian Party is the third largest party in the U.S. with many candidates running across the country. Only WHFR gives you "alternative news and views" to help you make the best choices on Nov. 6. This hour is available for listening anytime from this website: click on Talk Shows--WHFR Journal--(select date).

Election Day is this Tuesday and there is plenty of music about politics, so "Theme Attic", the radio show that picks themes and plays music from a variety of genres about selected subjects, will feature some this week. November 1st is also "All Saints Day," so a few "saintly" selections will be added as well as a look at Hurricane Sandy. Join host DJ Phil Maq on Thursday, November 1st at 10:00 AM for his clever and unusual takes on music!

WHFR is celebrating Halloween with the annual WHFR Trick or Treat Grab Bag giveaway. Just call in anytime on Halloween saying "Trick or Treat" and WHFR will send you a grab bag. If you cannot get to a phone but are at a computer, you can email WHFR too - just put "Trick or Treat" in the subject line. Please one grab bag per person. So call in or email "Trick or Treat" so you can receive a fun treat from WHFR! Call 313-845-9676 (option one for on-air studio) or email whfr-pc@hfcc.edu. Happy Halloween from WHFR!

"Selected Shorts" (PRI) is our 5th Tuesday choice: Fantasy author Neil Gaiman is interviewed about Edgar Allan Poe, American author (1809-1849) most famous for his horror stories. Spirited readings are presented of Poe's "The Telltale Heart," "The Black Cat," and "The Raven." Remember this show can be listened to from this website--or downloaded as a podcast--anytime after broadcast: click on Talk Shows--Tuesday Forum--(select date). BOO!