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Rowan Radio On Demand

498 episodes - English - Latest episode: 17 days ago - ★★★★★ - 4 ratings

Rowan Radio operates out of Glassboro, New Jersey and online at rowanradio.com. Rowan Radio On Demand podcasts feature public affairs, sports, health, and other types of programming.

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Episodes

The Rowan Report - 7/15/23

July 18, 2023 20:07 - 26 minutes - 24.5 MB

The Rowan Report is a weekly newscast that brings you a recap of the week's top headlines. This week's edition reports on The White House cocaine investigation ends, and the arrest of a youth coach accused of sexually assaulting a minor.

Everything Special Needs - Jacob Hackett on Advocating for Special Needs

July 11, 2023 20:50 - 27 minutes - 24.7 MB

Host Sue Shilling once again speaks with Jacob Hackett about an event coming up as he continues to advocate for the Special Needs Community.

Studio 89.7 - Diana Nyad on The Big Swim from Cuba to Florida

July 10, 2023 04:50 - 29 minutes - 27 MB

Rowan University Adjunct Professor and host Paul Perrello welcomes author, journalist, motivational speaker, and long-distance swimmer Diana Nyad who became the first person to swim from Cuba to Florida without the use of a shark cage.

The Rowan Report - 7/8/23

July 10, 2023 04:40 - 28 minutes - 25.9 MB

The Rowan Report is a weekly newscast that brings you a recap of the week's top headlines. This week's edition reports on cocaine discovery in the White House and military rockets launch in the Middle East.

Career Talk - Former NBA Champion & Motivational Speaker Wali Jones

July 05, 2023 17:45 - 33 minutes - 30.6 MB

Host Ruben Britt from the Rowan University Office of Career Advancement speaks to basketball legend and former NBA champion and motivational speaker, and community affairs activist Wali Jones.

The Rowan Report - 7/1/23

July 01, 2023 08:53 - 27 minutes - 24.9 MB

The Rowan Report is a weekly newscast that brings you a recap of the week's top headlines. This week's edition reports on SCOTUS striking down Affirmative Action and a South Jersey county declares emergency alert for air quality.

Studio 89.7 - Two Philly Filmmakers: From Two Sides Of Broad Street

June 26, 2023 09:24 - 28 minutes - 26.5 MB

Rowan University Adjunct Professor and host Paul Perrello welcomes filmmakers Mariano Mattei and Fabian Farina as they talk about their careers and their latest movies playing the film festival circuit.

The Rowan Report - 6/24/23

June 24, 2023 06:42 - 28 minutes - 26.4 MB

The Rowan Report is a weekly newscast that brings you a recap of the week's top headlines. This week's edition reports on the Titan Submersible was found and the re-opening of I-95.

Career Talk - Author Dr. Theresa Runstedtler on Kareem Abdul-Jabbar & the 70s NBA

June 21, 2023 17:56 - 35 minutes - 32.9 MB

Host Ruben Britt from the Rowan University Office of Career Advancement speaks to Dr. Theresa Runstedtler, author, educator, speaker, award-winning scholar, and the author of the book Black Ball: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Spencer Haywood, and the Generation that Saved the Soul of the NBA.

A Community Affair - Dr. Penny McPherson-Myers on Juneteenth & Pride Month

June 19, 2023 09:39 - 28 minutes - 25.7 MB

WGLS-FM Assistant News Director Riley Adams speaks with Dr. Penny McPherson-Myers. Dr. Myers is the current Vice President of Division, Equity, and Inclusion and is also leader of the Division of DEI here at Rowan University. They discuss the importance and impact DEI has on students, sand others in the Rowan community, especially during a month like June that holds both Pride Month and Juneteenth.

The Rowan Report - 6/17/23

June 18, 2023 04:25 - 26 minutes - 24.7 MB

The Rowan Report is a weekly newscast that brings you a recap of the week's top headlines. This week's edition reports on former President Donald Trump's arraignment and the latest I-95's collapse in Philadelphia.

A Community Affair - Rowan University Professor Dr. Julie Haynes

June 13, 2023 18:33 - 29 minutes - 40.4 MB

In honor of Women's History Month, WGLS Public Affairs Director Megan Steckler speaks with Dr. Julie Haynes, Professor of Communication Studies and Women’s and Gender Studies. Haynes, who was named Director of the Center for the Advancement of Women in Communication at Rowan University, talks about her role with the Center, her work at Rowan, and more. 

Studio 89.7 - Former TV Anchor and Author Margie Smith Holt

June 13, 2023 18:29 - 27 minutes - 25.5 MB

Rowan University Adjunct Professor and host Paul Perrello welcomes former TV anchor and author Margie Smith Holt whose new book “Not On Any Map” documents her decision to walk away from her career and find meaning in her life on the island of Saint John before she found herself back in the news business covering two hurricanes that hit the tropical island.

The Rowan Report - 6/10/23

June 10, 2023 19:01 - 26 minutes - 24.7 MB

The latest edition of The Rowan Report focuses on top stories including Canadian wildfires causing air quality issues throughout the northeast region; President Joe Biden facing bribery allegations while he was vice president; an expanded partnership between Rowan University and Virtua Health; and more.

The Rowan Report - 6/3/23

June 06, 2023 20:55 - 27 minutes - 24.8 MB

The Rowan Report is a weekly newscast that brings you a recap of the week's top headlines. This week's edition reports on President Biden's fall during the Air Force Academy's Graduation ceremony, and the NJ Department of Corrections is mourning the death of an officer.

STAND with Candace Kelley: Osato F. Chitou, Esq. on Empowering Black Women

June 06, 2023 20:41 - 29 minutes - 33.6 MB

Osato F. Chitou, Esq. is the latest guest on STAND with Candace Kelley. Chitou talks about how her business, Omuwa Luxe, aims to empower black women. Also, she discusses her background, the day-to-day struggles faced by African-American women, the concept of living well, and more.        

STAND with Candace Kelley: Maxwell Kofi Donkor on African Culture

June 06, 2023 20:34 - 29 minutes - 34 MB

Maxwell Kofi Donkor talks about the history of African culture and its importance. Plus, he chats about arriving to America and the art of teaching African drumming and dance.

The Rowan Report Presents: The True Crime Collective with Carly Murray - 5/25/23

May 25, 2023 23:44 - 13 minutes - 14.9 MB

Rowan Radio's Carly Murray takes a look at the brutal death of Mary Santina Collins in Charlotte, North Carolina. Murray examines what led to the tragic events that took place in April 2020 that saw Collins get stabbed 133 times. Also, Murray discusses the case's controversial ruling.

Dr. Lucy Rorke-Adams 2023 Rowan University Commencement Speech

May 16, 2023 14:08 - 11 minutes - 10.1 MB

Dr. Lucy Rorke-Adams delivers the 2023 Commencement Keynote Speech. Rorke-Adams, a trailblazing pediatric neuropathologist, is an international expert on pediatric brain tumors and shaken baby syndrome. In fact, she dedicated her remarkable, 58-year career in medicine to advancing science to improve the lives of children. Her work involved studying the diseases of the brain, spinal cord and nerves.

Dr. Ali Houshmand 2023 Rowan University Commencement Address

May 16, 2023 14:06 - 6 minutes - 6.28 MB

Rowan University President Dr. Ali Houshmand addresses the graduating Class of 2022 during The University Commencement Ceremony & Celebration on Saturday, May 6, 2023 at Richard Wackar Stadium.

The Rowan Report - 3/18/23

May 05, 2023 21:30 - 26 minutes - 24.2 MB

The Rowan Report is a weekly newscast that brings you a recap of the week's top headlines. This week's edition reports on The Silicon Valley Bank collapse and an American military drone was downed by a Russian jet.      

WGLS-FM Educational Forum Radio Show

May 05, 2023 20:48 - 31 minutes - 28.9 MB

One of the first radio programs produced and aired on WGLS-FM is "Educational Forum", a show focused on keeping listeners updated on changes and events in education. This show from May 3, 1965 included guest John Musoke, a visiting student from Uganda. Musoke answered questions from Glassboro State College professors Marius Livingston and Dr. Bergen Mixfall regarding the state of Uganda. Livingston and Mixfall also covered Musoke’s cultural background and Uganda’s political affairs in the ...

Introducing the Shreiber School of Veterinary Medicine

April 28, 2023 19:18 - 32 minutes - 75.2 MB

Rowan University broke ground on the Shreiber School of Veterinary Medicine on Friday, which included an announcement of a $30 million gift from South Jersey businessman Gerald B. Shreiber. Friday's special ceremony included speeches from Mr. Shreiber, Governor Phil Murphy, Rowan University President Dr. Ali Houshmand, provost Tony Lowman, New Jersey Senate President Steve Sweeney, Dean of the Shreiber School of Veterinary Medicine Dr. Matthew Edson, and more.

2010 Martin Luther King Jr. Scholarship Breakfast: Harry Belafonte

April 26, 2023 21:15 - 44 minutes - 81.7 MB

Guest Speaker: Activist, actor, and perfomer, Harry Belafonte. Mr. Belafonte spoke about his relationship with Dr. King and his role in the civil rights movement. Mr. Belafonte also spoke about his continuing struggle for equality and preserving the legacy of Dr. King's life and work.

Career Talk: Allen Pritchett, Founder & Owner of A1 Basketball Fitness, LLC

April 17, 2023 21:08 - 23 minutes - 21.7 MB

Host Ruben Britt from the Rowan University Office of Career Advancement speaks to Allen Pritchett, Founder & Owner of A1 Basketball Fitness, LLC.

Best of the Early Bird - 3/10/23

April 17, 2023 20:46 - 30 minutes - 70.8 MB

This week on the Early Bird Special Weekly recap, Laquan and Kevin talk about how Laquan likes cranberry juice over apple juice. Gavin and Illy do more trivia this week, this time with "The Office". Karina and Victoria talk about how mesmerizing the moon is and how Karina’s grandpa uses Instagram. All of this and more on Rowan Radio 89.7WGLS-FM and also online at Rowanradio.com.

The Rowan Report - 3/11/23

April 17, 2023 20:44 - 27 minutes - 62.6 MB

The Rowan Report is a weekly newscast that brings you a recap of the week's top headlines. This week's edition reports on criminal law bill passed in the Senate and Russia fires hypersonic cruise missiles over the Ukraine.

Everything Special Needs: World Down Syndrome Awareness

April 06, 2023 21:06 - 29 minutes - 26.7 MB

Host Sue Shilling speaks to parents of children with Down Syndrome for World Down Syndrome Awareness Day, which took place on March 21st.

The Rowan Report - 3/4/23

April 06, 2023 20:53 - 27 minutes - 61.9 MB

The Rowan Report is a weekly newscast that brings you a recap of the week's top headlines. This week's edition reports on CPAC's conference near Washington D.C. and obesity figures expected to rise in the future.

The Rowan Report - 2/25/23

March 27, 2023 04:14 - 26 minutes - 60.6 MB

The Rowan Report is a weekly newscast that brings you a recap of the week's top headlines. This week's edition reports on immigrant rights groups upset with the handling of asylum seekers, and a Temple University police office was shot and killed.

The Rowan Report - 2/18/23

March 27, 2023 04:13 - 27 minutes - 62.2 MB

The Rowan Report is a weekly newscast that brings you a recap of the week's top headlines. This week's edition reports on Ohio citizens want answer concerning a toxic train derailment and a Michigan school shooting suspect had plans to attack more schools in NJ.

Studio 89.7 - Former 76ers GM Pat Williams on His New Basketball Book

March 21, 2023 23:37 - 29 minutes - 67.7 MB

Rowan University Adjunct Professor and host Paul Perrello welcomes former Orlando Magic NBA founder and former Philadelphia 76ers GM Pat Williams to talk about his book “Chicken Soup for the Soul: Inside Basketball: 101 Great Hoop Stories from Players, Coaches and Fans.”

The Rowan Report - 2/11/23

March 06, 2023 16:11 - 27 minutes - 62.7 MB

The Rowan Report is a weekly newscast that brings you a recap of the week's top headlines. This week's edition reports on President Biden's State of the Union address and the earthquake death toll in Turkey rises.

The Rowan Report - 2/4/23

March 06, 2023 16:05 - 26 minutes - 61.6 MB

The Rowan Report is a weekly newscast that brings you a recap of the week's top headlines. This week's edition reports on a US Congresswoman removed from her congressional committee and a NJ Councilwoman found dead from multiple gun shot wounds.

Career Talk: Historian Dr. Kellie Carter Jackson

February 18, 2023 05:41 - 30 minutes - 69.7 MB

Host Ruben Britt from the Rowan University Office of Career Advancement speaks to historian, author, educator and speaker Dr. Kellie Carter Jackson

Studio 89.7: Remembering Jerry Blavat

February 18, 2023 05:04 - 28 minutes - 66.2 MB

Rowan University Adjunct Professor and host Paul Perrello and Studio 89.7 pay tribute to a true broadcasting legend, Jerry Blavat who passed away last month. In this special Radio Rewind edition of the program, Paul revisits an interview with Blavat and talks with the famous broadcaster about his career, his personal ups and downs and what it means to be successful.

A Conversation with Kate Scott

February 17, 2023 05:46 - 1 hour - 73.8 MB

Rowan University professor Kate Harman hosts "A Conversation with Kate Scott" - the Philadelphia 76ers television play-by-play announcer. The wide-ranging, energetic discussion details challenges Scott faces in the sports media industry while making the leap to the NBA ranks with the 76ers. Also, she talks about the importance of being authentic; gender identity; the first time she came out to her parents; the differences between the Bay Area and Philadelphia; and much more.

A Community Affair: Dr. Mae Jemison on Becoming an Astronaut, Engineering, & Star Trek

February 15, 2023 03:55 - 16 minutes - 18.5 MB

Following her rousing speech at Rowan University's 37th annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Scholarship Breakfast in January, Dr. Mae Jemison chatted with Rowan Radio Public Affairs Director Megan Steckler. A pioneer and trailblazer as the first woman of color in space, Dr. Jemison covered numerous topics including her career in STEM, how she joined NASA, her appearances on the legendary television show Star Trek and more.

The Rowan Report Presents: The True Crime Collective with Carly Murray - 2/2/23

February 03, 2023 02:47 - 10 minutes - 12.2 MB

Host Carly Murray looks at the reaction to the murders of students at the University of Idaho. Also, Murray offers safety tips to Rowan University students.

The Rowan Report - 1/28/23

February 03, 2023 00:58 - 26 minutes - 61 MB

The Rowan Report is a weekly newscast that brings you a recap of the week's top headlines. This week's edition reports on classified documents found in former VP Mike Pence's home and the U.S. is sending tanks to the Ukraine.

The Rowan Report -1/21/23

February 03, 2023 00:55 - 28 minutes - 64.9 MB

The Rowan Report is a weekly newscast that brings you a recap of the week's top headlines. This week's edition reports on the possible rise of the U.S. debt ceiling and New Zealand's popular prime minister will not seek re-election.

Studio 89.7: Bob Crane: The Definitive Biography

February 03, 2023 00:50 - 29 minutes - 67.2 MB

Rowan University Adjunct Professor and host Paul Perrello talks with authors Carol Ford and Linda Groundwater about their book about actor Bob Crane. The book is described as being the most complete book about the actor’s early radio career, working on the CBS sitcom Hogan’s Heroes and his untimely death in 1978 in a murder case that has never been solved.

The Rowan Report - 1/14/23

January 19, 2023 21:18 - 25 minutes - 57.7 MB

The Rowan Report is a weekly newscast that brings you a recap of the week's top headlines. This week's edition reports on the investigation of President Biden and his handling of classified documents and political protests are heating up in Brazil.

The Rowan Report - 1/7/23

January 19, 2023 21:00 - 27 minutes - 25 MB

The Rowan Report is a weekly newscast that brings you a recap of the week's top headlines. This week's edition reports on Kevin McCarthy's fight to be House Speaker and the passing of Pope Benedict XVI.

The Rowan Report - 12/31/22

January 17, 2023 21:52 - 25 minutes - 23.4 MB

The Rowan Report is a weekly newscast that brings you a recap of the week's top headlines. This week's edition reports on Russia refuses talk with Ukraine and NY Congressmen George Santos is under investigation for lying.

The Rowan Report - 12/24/22

January 04, 2023 15:42 - 26 minutes - 24.4 MB

The Rowan Report is a weekly newscast that brings you a recap of the week's top headlines. This week's edition reports on U.S. aid to the Ukraine and a disgraced crypto finance mogul was extradited to the U.S. to face criminals charges.

The Rowan Report - 12/17/22

January 04, 2023 15:40 - 27 minutes - 24.8 MB

The Rowan Report is a weekly newscast that brings you a recap of the week's top headlines. This week's edition reports on the fight over Immigration's Title 42 and a plan to involuntarily incineration of homeless people receives push back.

Studio 89.7: Author Michael Lisicky on Philadelphia’s Wanamaker Building

January 04, 2023 15:31 - 30 minutes - 27.6 MB

It is beginning to look a lot like the holidays. A holiday mainstay has been the light show at the downtown Philadelphia John Wanamaker’s building. Rowan University Adjunct Professor and host Paul Perrello talks with author Michael Lisicky about his book “Wanamaker’s: Meet Me at the Eagle” and how the department store has become a destination for thousands of holiday shoppers and visitors

Best of the Early Bird Special - 12/3/22

December 20, 2022 05:56 - 29 minutes - 33.5 MB

This week on the Early Bird Special, Karina and Victoria talk about how her pumpkin spice cookies came out. Let's just say they were smoking. A new guest on the Early Bird? Well, I hope they are nice. Hopefully not a menace. Nick and Victoria also talk about turkey on Thanksgiving and how hard they are to get. All of this and more on Rowan Radio 89.7WGLS-FM and also online at Rowanradio.com.

The Rowan Report - 12/10/22

December 20, 2022 05:42 - 26 minutes - 24.5 MB

The Rowan Report is a weekly newscast that brings you a recap of the week's top headlines. This week's edition reports on Warnock winning Georgia's US Senate run-off, and WNBA star Brittney Griner is released from a Russian prison.

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