Unfortunately, I think that sometimes people are more programmed to be critical instead of praising. I want to thank Joe Steinberger and Stephen Carroll for creating WRFR. This station represents the best of who we, as a community, are. We respect all points of view and debate them respectfully. WRFR is a wonderful addition to our community. It is my hope that we will be able maintain and improve upon the great foundation that they have provided.
By Glen Birbeck The Finns are an interesting people. They have a language to me as obscure as Chinese or Arabic. One Finn I remember in Ecuador sat while I drew his portrait. We were opposite each other at a table in Charlitos bar and grill. The table was a battlefield...
By Ron Staschak It's great to talk with Stephen Carroll ,a founder of WRFR. Like everything in life, there are many emotions. Starting something is always scary, challenging, and rewarding. I assume that Stephen looks back with pride on his achievements. I am so glad...
By Ron Staschak 1) What did you do at the radio station? I joined Joe Steinberger on the very first show on WRFR at 7am on Feb 14, 2002. It was a morning talk & news show somewhat like the current Rockland Metro. I was a frequent guest on that show and have been on...
By Phil Crossman A few years ago I went to Florida on vacation. I’d never seen a woman in a thong before. Of course I’d seen pictures of them but seeing them actually move around close enough to, well, study, is different. I’m glad I waited. At this stage, happily...
By Ron Staschak 1) What do you do at WRFR? I host a show named Grey Owl (named after one of my favorite fiddle tunes) on Mondays at 10pm. The show was originally meant to be an ongoing deep-dive into bluegrass and old-time, but, since starting about a year ago, I have...
WRFR, Community Radio in Rockland, is seeking volunteers for these off-air jobs. If interested or you'd like more info, email volunteer@wrfr.org. Technician/engineer: Learn to build and maintain the technology that keeps WRFR on the airwaves and live streaming....
At WRFR we are all volunteers - now more than 60 strong. We play the music and host the talk shows - and we play what we like and say what we think, subject only to the FCC rules against profanity and our own principle that we must treat all members of our community...
By Ron Staschak Recently, I interviewed Francis Boscoe. He is an interesting man. Francis loves music, and he seems to want to bring his love of music to others. 1)What do you do at the radio station? I host the music show “Friendly Society” on Thursdays from noon to...
The Rockland Metro Show is open-minded talk radio (and television) where we actually talk to each other. We listen to each other too, and (trigger warning) we learn from each other. It’s a conversation about whatever we feel like talking about.
We do it for fun, we do it to improve ourselves, and we do it to further the progress of civilization.