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WYPR Announces Local Programming. Baltimore Public Media announces an update. To WYPR’s daily programming schedule that programming director Maxie Jackson says “aligns with Baltimore Public Media’s mission to connect, inform, and enrich the voices and communities of Baltimore and the world.” This includes news director Mat Bush hosting the live “WYPR News Roundup” every Friday at 2:00 pm as well as the addition of staffers including executive producer Amy Walters, senior producer Malarie Pinkard-Pierre, producer Elizabeth Nonemaker, and senior podcast producer Mark Gunnery. Jackson adds, “This growth would not be possible without our members, who have stepped up in a major way since the dissolution of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. We’re seeing historic levels of engagement in our fundraising drives and translating that investment into action and expanded options for our audiences.”

WRFH Wins College Station of the Year from MAB. Hillsdale College’s radio station WRFH-FM, Hillsdale “Radio Free Hillsdale 101.7 FM” is named 2026 College Audio Station of the Year by the Michigan Association of Broadcasters during its 2026 College Audio Awards. This is the fourth consecutive year and fifth time since 2019 WRFH has won the honor.

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Hillsdale College Students Honored with Students Awards from MAB

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Hillsdale College students took first place in six categories in the Michigan Student Broadcast Awards from the Michigan Association of Broadcasters, and WRFH, Hillsdale “Radio Free Hillsdale 101.7 FM” was named College Audio Station of the Year. WRFH general manager Scot Bertram says, “It is exciting to see our students’ work recognized once again. They consistently produce excellent content, and these awards are a testament to their skill and creativity.” WRFH was named College Audio Station of the Year for the third consecutive year and fourth time since 2019. Above is a group of Hillsdale students celebrating their honors. See the complete list of student winners here.