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Host Peter Medlin connects with teachers, students and leaders in education as they discuss the biggest issues impacting classrooms.We want to hear your experiences as an educator. Send us a note to teacherslounge@niu.edu
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Get ready to hear from northern Illinois’ “prose pros." Hosted by WNIJ Arts Reporter Yvonne Boose, you will hear voices from northern Illinois poets as they share their words about the world around them. If you would like to submit a poem for consideration, please send submissions to yboose@niu.edu
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Sessions from Studio A is a local program dedicated to showcasing regional and touring musicians, featuring performances recorded in WNIJ's own Studio A in DeKalb and hosted by Spencer Tritt. Have a band you'd like to hear on Sessions from Studio A? Send us your suggestions: sessions@niu.edu
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WNIJ and NIU STEAM are partnering to create “The Sound of Science,” a weekly series explaining important science, technology, engineering and math concepts using sound. The feature will air at 1:04 p.m. Fridays as a lead-in to Science Friday.Got questions or topic suggestions for the Sound of Science team? Please submit them below!The Sound of Science is made possible by Ken Spears Construction
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Perspectives are commentaries produced by and for WNIJ listeners, from a panel of regular contributors and guests. If you would like to submit your own Perspective for consideration, send us a script that will run about 90 seconds when read -- that's about 250 words -- and email it to NPR@niu.edu, with "Perspectives" in the subject line.
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What’s so great about the Midwest? WNIJ’s Under Rocks podcast isn’t afraid to dive into that question head-first every month. In fact, our team won’t leave a stone unturned when it comes to hunting down the most interesting people, places, and events in northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin.What are you excited about? We’re always looking for a shove in the right direction, so send us on our next adventure by messaging us at Rocks@niu.edu.
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An update on the most important news of the North Country
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KQED's statewide radio news program, providing daily coverage of issues, trends, and public policy decisions affecting California and its diverse population.
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The STEM Read podcast explores the connections between STEM and storytelling. Host Gillian King-Cargile dives into hot topics in K-12 education with an educator or STEM expert and then talks with an author whose books can ignite enthusiasm for reading and learning.We are no longer producing new episodes of the STEM Read Podcast, but our previously recorded episodes are still available. We hope you'll take a listen!
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JPR's live interactive program devoted to current events and newsmakers from around the region and beyond.
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Welcome to RESILIENT EARTH RADIO where we host speakers from the United States and around the world to talk about critical issues facing our planet and the positive actions people are taking. We also let our listeners learn how they can get involved and make a difference. Hosts are Leigh Anne Lindsey, Producer Sea Storm Studios and GM of KGUA 88.3FM (an independent public radio station on the Northern California coast), and Scott & Tree Mercer, Founders, Mendonoma Whale & Seal Study. A focus ...
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A bi-weekly short feature on astronomy, produced by members of the Black Canyon Astronomical Society.Link for podcast apps:https://www.kvnf.org/podcast/western-slope-skies/rss.xml
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Our podcast includes episodes of KPFA Radio shows as well as station updates and donor highlights. KPFA is a community powered radio station that creates and curates a unique mix of music, informed public affairs, culture, and news. Since 1949, KPFA has investigated the contemporary intersections of class, race, distribution of wealth and it’s affects on the citizens of our Northern and Central California coverage area.
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Northern California Public Media presents Living Downstream: The Environmental Justice Podcast, produced in association with the NPR One mobile app. Living Downstream explores environmental justice in communities from California to Indonesia and is hosted by NCPM News Director Steve Mencher. The podcast features some of the most experienced environmental reporters in the public radio system, as well as a handful of talented newcomers.
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Wildfire, fire management and air quality news for western Montana and the northern Rockies.
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A local news stream from the KUNR Public Radio newsroom and regional partners.
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Far-right extremism is thriving in small, rural communities across the country, gaining the support of mainstream voters and local law enforcement. In this podcast from North Country Public Radio, reporters Emily Russell and Zach Hirsch investigate extremist groups and militia movements in northern New York State, why they're drawing support, and what kinds of threats they pose at a pivotal moment for democracy in the United States.
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We turn back the clock with local historians to find out what life in the Northwoods used to be like. This is part of an initiative by WXPR to tell the history and culture of northern Wisconsin.
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Rank and File Worker and Trade Union Show, covering current affairs, progressive issues and news and events from the labour movement. Includes "This Is The Week" with Kevin Healy.
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Home and rental prices continue to soar in Northern Nevada and Northeastern California, leaving more working families and individuals on the brink. Seniors, college students, single parents, immigrants, and the working poor are particularly vulnerable. Some must choose to pay rent over buying food or securing healthcare. The lack of affordable housing in urban and rural areas alike is changing the identity of this region. In response, the KUNR newsroom is examining housing through many lense ...
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The Ecology Hour features in-depth interviews with experts on every facet of Mendocino County's diverse and spectacular natural world. Rotating hosts include Environmental Educators Hannah Bird and Sue Coulter, Scientists Bob Spies & Tim Bray, and Trail Steward Chad Swimmer.
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Colorful vignettes dedicated to the regional history of Southern Oregon and Northern California. As It Was is an all volunteer effort -- produced by Raymond Scully and narrated by Shirley Patton in partnership with writers from the Southern Oregon Historical Society.If you have a writing background and would like to submit an As It Was essay for consideration, email your written piece to mrkrt@ashlandhome.net.A collection of As It Was essays is available in a high-quality paperback book at t ...
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It's not about me or any amazing DJ tricks that I could do - it's about the MUSIC. I am Seanskee, a DJ since 1979. I am an experienced nightclub, event, festival and mix-show DJ. I have played to crowds from the hundreds, to thousands, to tens(hundreds?)-of-thousands in clubs, theaters, events and on TV. My work has taken me from Chicago, to Los Angeles, New York City and San Francisco, among many other cities in the U.S. In Chicago during the rise of House Music in the 1980s and early 1990s ...
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Faith in Progress explores people, organizations, issues, and events in Northern Colorado from a multi-faith perspective. Your host, Hillel Katzir, is a retired rabbi and former lawyer who has returned to radio after a 45-year absence, who hosts and produces Faith in Progress on KRFC 88.9 FM Radio Fort Collins. He is passionate about bringing people together across religious and other lines, to work together toward a better world for all.
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A weekly public affairs program focused on America Latina and the Latino community. We bring you noticias, arte, y cultura from the bay and beyond. Contact us at larazachronicles AT kpfa.org Tuesday evenings 7pm PT Northern California KPFA 94.1 FM 10pm ET - live on the web at www.kpfa.org Like us on Facebook at La Raza Chronicles Gracias!
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Johnny Mota is a systems integrator in northern California. He writes for rAVe [Publications] as a member of the BlogSquad, and host of AV Insider of rAVe RADIO
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"Newsmakers" is a weekly news and current affairs talk show produced by WPR's La Crosse News Bureau. The program's host/producer is Ezra Wall (pictured above) with La Crosse senior news editor/producer John Davis. Interviews on the program explore politics, education, the environment and other regional issues relevant to southwest Wisconsin and adjacent portions of Minnesota and Iowa.
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Major news events throughout the world continue to be largely ignored until they reach tragic proportions. Underreported, a weekly feature on The Leonard Lopate Show, tackles these issues and gives an in-depth look into stories that are often relegated to the back pages.
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On the second Tuesday of every month, we hear from our contributors in the field. Susan Knight and Gretchen Gerrish both work for the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s Center for Limnology at Trout Lake Station. Scott Bowe is the Director of Kemp Natural Resources Station.
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Backstage at Tilles Center provides listeners with an exclusive behind the scenes peak at the Tilles Center for the Performing Arts at LIU Post. Learn what it takes to put on a performance on stage, and hear plenty of backstage stories along the way! Tilles Center for the Performing Arts at LIU Post in Brookville, is Long Island’s premier concert hall. For 37 years, Tilles Center has been host to more than 70 performances each season by world-renowned artists in music, theater and dance. Til ...
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American Indian Airwaves (AIA), an Indigenous public affairs radio porgram and, perhaps, the longest running Native American radio program within both Indigenous and the United States broadcast communication histories. Also, AIA broadcast weekly every Thursday from 7pm to 8pm (PCT) on KPFK FM 90.7 Los Angeles (http://www.kpfk.org). Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aiacr American Indian Airwaves is produced in Burntswamp Studios and started broadcasting on March 1st, 1973 on KPFK in order t ...
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DJ, producer Alexander Barashkov (DJ BARASHKOV) DJ BARASHKOV began his career in 2002. Addiction young DJ were very diverse and covered many styles of music from pop, and house to drum`n`bass`. However, DJ BARASHKOV was in continuous creative search. Having tried thus almost all kinds of house music. In January 2003, he made his debut in nightclub Hutor-House, and soon took the place of the resident almost 2 years. He did not lose time in vain, while continuing to develop a sense of musical ...
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The Asian community is playing an increasingly large role in shaping the politics of Northern Virginia. Michael Pope reports.By Nick Gilmore
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Question 3, that would have opened primaries and introduced rank-choice voting, was defeated in its second attempt on the ballot.By Autumn Novotny
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Virginia Board of Education President Grace Turner Creasey, Governor Glenn Youngkin and Virginia Superintendent of Public Instruction Lisa Coons at a press conference announcing new school standards. (Credit: Brad Kutner / Radio IQ) Governor Glenn Youngkin gave a name to his new education standards Friday morning. Brad Kutner has more on the new ef…
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Voices for Palestine II Public Sector Workers Rally for Palestine II A Visual Journey of Greek/ Australian Life II This is the Week II No Northern Incinerator Wollert Update II Rising Tide In Court II
Voices for Palestine here II Recorded by Vivien Langford (Climate Action Show) at the Sydney Media was shamed by Wendy Bacon hereJosh Lees here describes a small victory in Sydney where two arms suppliers to Israel will not have a platform as their conference has been cancelled. Is that because of public pressure?A poem by a young girl of Lebanese …
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Voices for Palestine Sydney Nov 3 II Save Dissent II Festival of Critical Comedy II This is the Week that Was II Disaster Communism II
Voices for Palestine Sydney Nov 3 here II - recorded by Vivien Langford - Asala Sayara - the world watches as our babies burn here- Josh Lees - Bisalloy Steel here- Tamara Asmar - a Palestinian/ Australian perspective here- Taveet - a Jewish perspective hereSave Dissent here II As we hear that the People's Blockade of the World's Biggest Coal Port …
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Rhinelander Woman’s Club played important role in Women’s voting rights
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On Friday, March 12, 1920, the Rhinelander Woman’s Club gathered at the Teachers Training College in the old Oneida County Courthouse for a special “mock election.” This wasn’t just a simple exercise—it was the final exam for a citizenship class that aimed to prepare local women for their first opportunity to vote in a U.S. Presidential election.…
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The Sound of Science - 'Flight or Height: Airplanes Aloft'
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The NIU STEAM Team was given the "all clear" to fly into the WNIJ Studio. They landed on the runway, with facts in hand, to answer a listener's inquiry: "How do airplanes have the ability to fly when they are so big and heavy?"By Jasmine Carey, Christina Swartz
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Western Slopes Skies: Astrology and Astronomy Are Not the Same
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Astrology and astronomy – the words sound so similar. So why do you get such a stink-eye from your friend the astronomer when you call her an astrologer?
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This week marks the 70th anniversary of the release of the original Godzilla film across Japan. But the movie that American audiences first saw was actually an altered version with added scenes shot at a small Los Angeles studio. Reporter: Josie Huang, LAist The Mountain Fire burning in Ventura County has destroyed 132 structures, most of which wer…
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Dave Rathke digs at the roots of Veterans Day and finds world peace.By Dave Rathke
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The voting is over while the counting continues and the analysis of what worked and what didn’t is well underway. Jeff Schapiro, political columnist at the Richmond Times-Dispatch, and Michael Pope recap the week in politics and state government.By dseidelvtedu
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Ogdensburg prison grad, Timothée Chalamet lookalike, Upper Jay photo doc
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(Nov 8, 2024) SUNY Potsdam graduated 17 men recently who are in state prison in Ogdensburg; a SUNY Canton student recently went viral for his involvement in a NYC Timothee Chalamet lookalike contest; an invasive golden clam was found in Lake Champlain; and, a photo documentary about a Lake Placid photographer .…
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Indie rock band Chord Boy joins us to play songs off their new album Bestie.By Spencer Tritt
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Congressman Amodei beats nonpartisan candidate Greg Kidd, outlines goals for next term
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Republican Congressman Mark Amodei retained his 2nd Congressional District seat by nearly 57 percent. That’s according to early results from the Nevada Secretary of State. AP called the race on election night.By Lucia Starbuck
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Credit: NPR The election is not over yet. Two sitting members of the state Senate got new jobs in the U.S. House of Representatives Tuesday, which means at least two special elections. Michael Pope has a preview.By Nick Gilmore
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As final vote totals continue to trickle in, some of the contours of the election are emerging from the numbers. Michael Pope is taking a look at the statewide candidates.By Nick Gilmore
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Building post-election common ground in southern Oregon
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( Oregon Public Broadcasting) Taylor Stewart, Director of the Oregon Remembrance Project, joins JPR news reporter Roman Battaglia to discuss the work of his organization and an upcoming free community event in Ashland titled, "Finding Post-Election Common Ground." Taylor will moderate the event alongside Tara Houston, the Community and Engagement M…
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Unearthing the hidden history of African Americans in northern California's Gold Rush
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( Mark Oliver) "Voices of the Golden Ghosts – African Americans in the California Gold Rush" is a unique book introducing previously unknown historical material documenting African American history in far northern California during the gold rush period. This book brings together authors for the first time who have independently told these stories. …
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Green Rock inmate Armando Sosa shares details of a troubled childhood and his educational efforts in prison. (Credit: Delia Cohen/Proximity for Justice) Forty years ago, an American designer and two of his friends hosted a TED talk – the first in a series of lectures about technology, education and design at a conference center in California. Begin…
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Republicans, Trump See Big Gains With Latino Men
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Details are still coming in about how voting demographics broke down in the presidential election. But so far, it seems Republicans made big gains with Latino voters, particularly men. Guest: Christian Paz, Senior Politics Reporter, Vox Thousands of people have been forced to evacuate in Ventura County because of a wind-whipped wildfire that contin…
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David Gunkel points out two sides of a political coin tossed around this election season.By David Gunkel
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Great Meadow closure, Plattsburgh investigation vote, "Miracle" screening, Potsdam fiddler
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(Nov 7, 2024) Local business owners and union leaders are worried about how the closure of Great Meadow Correctional Facility in Washington County will impact the economy and the prison's former employees; the City of Plattsburgh Common Council is set to vote tonight on whether to launch an investigation into claims of wrongdoing by city police and…
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Donald Trump has been elected the 47th President of the United States. Although a handful of states have not been called, the former president clinched the victory with his win in Wisconsin. Guest: Marisa Lagos, KQED Democratic representative Adam Schiff won the US Senate seat long held by the late Dianne Feinstein on Tuesday night. A number of sta…
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Virginia House Speaker Don Scott speaks with reporters the day after Donald Trump won reelection. (Credit: Brad Kutner) Republican candidates may not have won Tuesday’s statewide races in Virginia. But Donald Trump’s success at the national level has Virginia Democrats looking for ways to turn the party’s luck around in the future, as Brad Kutner r…
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Who won? JPR news reporters analyze election results
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(Kristyna Wentz-Graff / OPB ) The JPR news team joins the Exchange to discuss election results from across the states of Oregon and California. We'll dive into which candidates and ballot measures from both states and local races across southern Oregon and northern California emerged victorious.By Mike Green, Natalie Golay
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The impact of California's winning propositions
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Jeanne Kuang of Calmatters joins the Exchange for a deep dive into the election results on California's many propositions and how the victories will impact residents. Jeanne is an accountability reporter who covers labor, politics and California’s state government. Previously, she wrote about homelessness and economic inequality as part of CalMatte…
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Election results: Oregon candidates and measures
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Dirk Vanderhart of Oregon Public Broadcasting joins the Exchange to discuss the impact of the winning Oregon candidates and measures across the state. Dirk covers Oregon politics and government for OPB. Before entering the radio industry in 2018, he spent more than a decade as a newspaper reporter—much of that time reporting on city government for …
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Frances Jaeger knows when a cup of coffee is not just a cup of coffee.By Frances Jaeger
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Virginians have made their voices heard in the 2024 election. Michael Pope and Jeff Schapiro – political columnist at the Richmond Times-Dispatch – break down the results from across the Commonwealth.By Nick Gilmore
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Democrat Eugene Vindman at his watch party in Fredericksburg. (Credit: Brad Kutner / Radio IQ) Democrat Eugene Vindman declared victory in Virginia’s 7th District congressional race Tuesday night. Brad Kutner has more from Fredericksburg.By Nick Gilmore
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Stefanik wins re-election, Plattsburgh selects new mayor, voter reactions, Chef Curtiss
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(Nov 6, 2024) North Country Congresswoman Elise Stefanik won her sixth term in Congress in a landslide victory over Democrat Paula Collins; voters in Plattsburgh elected Democrat Wendell Hughes, a Clinton County legislator and retired corrections captain, as their next mayor; we hear from voters around the North Country who cast their votes Tuesday…
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Hear from KUNR political reporter Lucia Starbuck, who joined Here & Now on Election Day to provide an update from the polls in Reno, Nevada.By Lucia Starbuck
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Science journalist and author Lisa Baril traveled the world studying ice and its effect on humans. In her new book, "THE AGE OF MELT: What Glaciers, Ice Mummies, and Ancient Artifacts Teach Us about Climate, Culture, and a Future without Ice," she explores the shifting view that humans have long held of glaciers—from fear, to awe, to conquest. Bari…
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Audiences may be forgiven for assuming fight scenes in plays are real, considering that actors do an excellent job of bringing them to life. In reality, fight scenes are meticulously choreographed and repeatedly practiced to ensure safety, and to ensure the fights come across as realistically as possible. That task requires a dedicated fight choreo…
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The Deyerle precinct in Roanoke saw a brisk business on Election Day 2024. (Credit: David Seidel) More than two-thirds of registered voters in Virginia have waited until Election Day to cast their ballots for president, U.S. senator, House members and some local offices. Joe Staniunas talked to some Roanoke voters who showed up to vote today and fo…
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Answering Last Minute Voter Questions Before Election
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Millions of Californians are expected to head to the polls Tuesday in the 2024 general election. They'll be voting on local measures, state propositions and our next president. If you're one of those people and you've got some last minute questions you're too afraid to ask, we've got you covered. Guest: Kim Alexander, President of the California Vo…
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It's a big day in the Wester Wuori household.By Wester Wuori
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Poll worker preparations, veteran politics program, ADK movement artist
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(Nov 5, 2024) Local election officials and poll workers are critical to our nation’s democracy, yet those workers have been the targets of increasing harassment and abuse nationwide; a program in Syracuse is training veterans and their spouses to run for public office and hopefully bring their service-to-country mission to a divisive political syst…
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Leaked documents reveal political organizer’s membership in secretive right-wing group
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Karen England has protested at the Washoe County School District in the name of “parental rights” for years. KUNR found she also rubs shoulders with some of the country’s most powerful conservatives.By Bert Johnson
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Credit: NPR If you’ve been anywhere near a television recently, you’ve probably seen a flood of political ads. Michael Pope details the spending spree.By Nick Gilmore
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One drug: average 300 silent deaths per day in America
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( Ryan Hampton) "Fentanyl Nation: Toxic Politics and America's Failed War on Drugs" exposes the underbelly of America's complicit institutions of power, wealth and influence in a manufactured drug war on American citizens. Author Ryan Hampton reveals in well-resourced detail the history of fentanyl's impact, which continues to cause an average of 3…
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