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2/8/23 Melba Pattillo Beals (one of the Little Rock Nine)

February 08, 2023 14:39 - 36 minutes - 33.1 MB

From the archives, (2019) for Black History Month: Melba Pattillo Beals, one of the so-called Little Rock Nine .... the nine young black students who were the first blacks to attend Central High School in Little Rock, Arkansas. Their dramatic entry into the school in the fall of 1957 was one of the most crucial events in the civil rights movement. In this interview, Beals discusses her memoir "March Forward, Girl: From Young Warrior to Little Rock Nine."

2/8/23 Promise Boys

February 08, 2023 14:30 - 6 minutes - 5.72 MB

Nick Brooks, author of a social thriller titled "Promise Boys."

2/7/23 Chris Whipple on Joe Biden / Eric Schaeffer on the EPA

February 07, 2023 15:57 - 45 minutes - 42 MB

Part One: Chris Whipple talks about his much-discussed book "The Fight of his Life: Inside Joe Biden's White House." Part Two: Eric Schaeffer, founder and director of the Environmental Integrity Project, talks about his concerns regarding the effectiveness of the EPA (the Environmental Protection Agency.)

2/6/23 Dr. Yuri Maltsev (2013) - a memorial tribute

February 06, 2023 13:48 - 46 minutes - 42.8 MB

In memory of Dr. Yuri Maltsev, longtime Professor of Economics at Carthage College (who passed away on January 25th) we are sharing a number of archival Morning Show interviews with him during the month of February. This particular interview was recorded and initially broadcast in April of 2013. [His first-ever Morning Show interview, from 2001, was shared on Saturday February 4th. On subsequent Saturdays for the remainder of February, we will share more interviews with Professor Maltsev.]

2/5/23 Robert Kurson: "Shadow Divers"

February 05, 2023 11:42 - 27 minutes - 31.7 MB

From 2005- Robert Kurson, author of "Shadow Divers: The True Adventure of Two Americans who risked everything to solve one of the last mysteries of World War II."

2/4/23 Yuri Maltsev's First Morning Show Visit (Afghanistan)

February 04, 2023 11:38 - 39 minutes - 45.1 MB

Through the month of February, we will devote one weekend segment of the Morning Show podcast to remembering Dr. Yuri Maltsev, Professor of Economics at Carthage College since 1991 and a frequent guest to the Morning Show - who passed away on January 25th at the age of 72. This is (I believe) the first of Professor Maltsev's visits to the program- dating from the fall of 2001.

2/3/23 Patricia Bosworth on Jane Fonda

February 03, 2023 15:53 - 47 minutes - 54.1 MB

From 2011- Patricia Bosworth, author of "Jane Fonda: The Private Life of a Private Woman." Fonda is one of the stars of a new film, "80 for Brady," which opens this weekend in movie theaters across the country.

2/2/23 The Wizard of Oz

February 02, 2023 17:34 - 47 minutes - 43.6 MB

We have a three-part series devoted to THE WIZARD OF OZ. 1) We preview the Lakeside Players's production that opens this weekend and runs for two additional weekends. 2) We play an excerpt from a 2005 interview with Meinhardt Raabe, who played the Coroner in the classic 1939 film. His memoir is titled "Memories of a Munchkin: An Illustrated Walk Down the Yellow Brick Road. 3) We play an excerpt from a conversation with Randall McLowry and Tracy Heather Stein about their documentary film...

2/1/23 Bob Delaney: "Heroes are Human"

February 01, 2023 17:46 - 47 minutes - 43.4 MB

Bob Delaney, author of 'Heroes are Human: Lessons in Resilience, Courage and Wisdom from the COVID Front Lines."

1/31/23 Dr. Art Cyr

January 31, 2023 15:11 - 47 minutes - 43.6 MB

Dr. Art Cyr, from the faculty at Carthage College, joins us for his first monthly visit of 2023. Our conversation begins with a tribute to Dr. Cyr's longtime faculty colleague and friend Dr. Yuri Maltsev, who recently passed away. (We will be sharing recordings of a couple of Dr. Maltsev's Morning Show conversations this coming weekend.)

1/30/23 "Madoff Talks"

January 30, 2023 14:22 - 47 minutes - 43.2 MB

Jim Campbell, author of "Madoff Talks: Uncovering the untold story behind the most notorious ponzi scheme in history."

1/29/23 Music: a Closer Look - "Forests"

January 29, 2023 11:38 - 58 minutes - 53.9 MB

In a departure from our normal routine, here is an example of a program I did during my first years at WGTD .... "Music-A Closer Look," a 60-minute documentary series that I did when it was no longer possible for our station to carry the very popular program "Adventures in Good Music with Karl Haas." This particular installment of "Music-a Closer Look" was recorded and broadcast in the spring of 1991- and has not aired since!

1/28/23 "The Backwash Squeeze" (Bridge)

January 28, 2023 11:08 - 18 minutes - 16.6 MB

From 2009- Edward McPherson, author of "The Backwash Squeeze and other Improbable Feats: a Newcomer's Journey into the World of Bridge."

1/27/23 Three Books for Children / Young Readers

January 27, 2023 14:58 - 47 minutes - 43.8 MB

"1,000 Facts about Space" - "Chloe's Lunar New Year" - "Paws of Courage."

1/26/23 "The Middle Place"

January 26, 2023 16:03 - 46 minutes - 42.6 MB

From 2009- Kelly Corrigan, author of "The Middle Place," a memoir in which she talks about her struggle with cancer - a battle she fought concurrently with her father's own similar battle with the disease.

1/25/23 "Stories and Heart"

January 25, 2023 15:13 - 23 minutes - 16.1 MB

Sharon Price John, CEO of Build-a-Bear Workshop, talks about her book "Stories and Heart: Unlocking the power of Personal Stories to Create a Life You Love."

1/25/23 Jack Rose - NAMI of Kenosha County

January 25, 2023 14:49 - 25 minutes - 23.5 MB

We catch up with Jack Rose, alderman of the 15th district in Kenosha, and board president for the Kenosha County of NAMI - the National Alliance on Mental Illness.

1/24/23 Beauty in Expression (art symposium at Carthage)

January 24, 2023 15:04 - 47 minutes - 43.3 MB

We preview this week's "Beauty in Expression" Visual and Performing Arts Symposium at Carthage College. Joining us is Dr. Corinne Ness, Dean of the Division of Arts and Humanities, and Dr. Jojin van Winkle, Assistant Professor of Art. One aspect of the symposium is an exhibit of Soviet-era artworks. There is also a public screening of a renowned documentary film from early in the Soviet era and a performance of the cello sonata by Shostakovich. All events are free.

1/23/23 Frank & Janet Germinaro Interview (complete)

January 23, 2023 15:19 - 42 minutes - 38.9 MB

This is the complete interview I recorded back in the spring of 2010 with Frank and Janet Germinaro, talking about the 40th anniversary of his kidney transplant. (Most of this interview was part of the broadcast of today's Morning Show. Today's Morning Show - which can be heard in a separate file - includes a conversation with Kenosha Pops conductor Craig Gall- and several excerpts featuring his singing and accordion playing.)

1/23/23 A memorial tribute to Frank Germinaro

January 23, 2023 15:09 - 48 minutes - 44.5 MB

Today's program is a memorial tribute to Frank Germinaro, a beloved educator and musician here in Southeast Wisconsin who passed away this past Thursday at the age of 74. We begin with Kenosha Pops conductor Craig Gall talking about his friend and mentor. We then replay most of a memorable Morning Show conversation from 2010 with Frank and his wife Janet- talking about his kidney transplant from 40 years earlier. (At that point in time, it was exceedingly rare for a kidney transplant rec...

1/22/23 The Death of Attila the Hun

January 22, 2023 11:36 - 46 minutes - 53.1 MB

From 2005- Dr. Michael A . Babcock, author of "The Night Attila Died: Solving the Murder of Attila the Hun."

1/21/23 A Better way of Dying

January 21, 2023 11:10 - 51 minutes - 35.4 MB

From 2010- Jeanne Fitzpatrick and Eileen Fitzpatrick, co-authors of "A Better Way of Dying: How to make the best choices at the end of life."

1/20/23 Dr. Holly Geyer on the Opioid Crisis

January 20, 2023 15:26 - 48 minutes - 33.3 MB

Part One: The Mayo Clinic's Dr. Holly Geyer discusses her book "Ending the Crisis," which chronicles the emergence of the opioid epidemic (the leading cause of deaths among American adults between the ages of 18 and 45) - and shares some thoughts on how we can best reverse these alarming trends. Part Two: Best-selling author Anthony Swofford ("Jarhead") talks about his book "Hotels, Hospitals and Jails: a Memoir" which is about his difficult relationship with his father.

1/19/23 Nan Calvert- Salt Awareness Week

January 19, 2023 15:08 - 48 minutes - 33.6 MB

We observe Wisconsin Salt Awareness Week with our good friend Nan Calvert along with Laura Buska, who is the manager of the Respect Our Waters program for the Root Pike Watershed Initiative Network. Next week is Wisconsin Salt Awareness Week, in which attention is drawn to the danger of salt to our fresh water supply.

1/18/23 Another Little Piece of my Heart

January 18, 2023 15:48 - 47 minutes - 54.6 MB

From 2015- Richard Goldstein, author of "Another Little Piece of my Heart: My Life of Rock and Revolution in the 60's." Goldstein was one of the first music critics to write seriously and perceptively about the rock music of his generation. His book is also a vivid memoir of much of what he experienced on a personal level during those years.

1/17/23 The Hunt for the Peggy C / Secret Soldiers

January 17, 2023 16:01 - 47 minutes - 32.3 MB

Part 1- John Winn Miller, author of "The Hunt for the Peggy C: A World War II Maritime Thriller." Part 2 - (from 2002) - Philip Gerard, author of "Secret Soldiers: The Story of World War II's Heroic Army of Deception."

1/16/23 The Civil Rights Act of 1964

January 16, 2023 14:55 - 16 minutes - 18.5 MB

For Martin Luther King Day - from the archives (2014) - Todd S. Purdum, author of "An Idea Whose Time Has Come: Two Presidents, Two Parties, and the Battle for the Civil Rights Act of 1964."

1/15/23 "Art of War"

January 15, 2023 11:55 - 31 minutes - 36.2 MB

From 2002 - H. Avery Chenoweth, author of "Art of War: Eyewitness U.S. Combat Art from the Revolution through the 20th Century."

1/14/23 The founder of Pampered Chef

January 14, 2023 12:00 - 16 minutes - 18.6 MB

From 2005 - Doris Christopher, the founder of Pampered Chef, talks about her book "The Pampered Chef: The Story of One of America's Most Beloved Companies"

1/13/23 Guts and Genius (3 great NFL Coaches)

January 13, 2023 14:55 - 49 minutes - 112 MB

Bob Glauber, author of "Guts and Genius: The Story of Three Unlikely Coaches who came to Dominate the NFL in the 1980s.) The coaches in question: Bill Walsh, Bill Parcells, and Joe Gibbs.

1/12/23 Gateway Technical College President Stacy Riley

January 12, 2023 14:59 - 25 minutes - 24 MB

Stacy Riley, Vice President for Student Services and Enrollment at Gateway Technical College, talks about a new initiative at GTC to identify and reach out to so-called Stop-Out Students .... past students who for whatever reason did not finish whatever degree they were pursuing. We also talk about all that falls under the auspices of Student Services.

1/12/23 Archives: Past White House Social Secretaries

January 12, 2023 14:59 - 21 minutes - 14.7 MB

from the archives- Lea Burnam and Jeremy Bernard, who served as Social Secretary for the George W. Bush and Barack Obama administrations, respectively, talk about their book "Treating People Well: The Extraordinary Power of Civility at Work and in Life."

1/11/23 Photographer Heidi Wagner's Passions Project

January 12, 2023 02:59 - 48 minutes - 33.6 MB

We talk with photographer and activist Heidi Wagner about her Passions Project. It began ten years ago with her photographing senior citizens engaging with their passions. The current iteration of the project focuses on people from the LBGTQ+ community in Racine. The project is about to go on display in the library at the University of Wisconsin-Parkside.

1/10/23 Trevor: The Musical / Better Nate than Ever

January 10, 2023 15:05 - 47 minutes - 32.8 MB

Part One: Holly Stanfield talks about Kenosha Unified's most recent musical theater production: "Trevor: The Musical." The title character is a high school student struggling to fit in and to understand who he is and his own sexuality. Part Two: from the archives, Tim Federle talks about "Better Nate than Ever," a book intended for young readers that tells the story of a high school student named Nate who loves music theater and dreams of performing in a Broadway production. Federle ...

1/9/23 A new biography of Elizabeth Taylor

January 09, 2023 18:17 - 44 minutes - 40.5 MB

Katie Anderson Brower discusses her new book 'Elizabeth Taylor: The Grit and Glamour of an Icon."

1/8/23 Adventures of an Italian Food Lover

January 08, 2023 11:21 - 16 minutes - 15.1 MB

From 2007 - Faith Heller Willinger, author of "Adventures of an Italian Food Lover: with recipes from 254 of my Very Best Friends."

1/7/21 "The Girl"

January 07, 2023 11:17 - 17 minutes - 16.3 MB

From 2014: Lawrence Silver, the attorney for Samantha Geimer, author of "The Girl: A Life in the Shadow of Roman Polanski."

1/6/21 Cody Keenan/ Steve Binder/ Andy Saunders

January 06, 2023 14:55 - 48 minutes - 44.7 MB

We finish out this week of repeats of notable 2022 author interviews with these three: 1) Cody Keenan, head speechwriter for former President Barack Obama, talking about his new book "Grace." 2) Steve Binder, producer of the historic Elvis Presley comeback TV special in 1968 (he has written a new book that takes us behind the scenes) and 3) Andy Saunders, talking about "Apollo Remastered: The Ultimate Photographic Record."

1/5/23 Rerun: 17 & 0

January 05, 2023 21:00 - 47 minutes - 43.5 MB

We have been rebroadcasting noteworthy author interviews that were recorded and initially broadcast in 2022. In this interview, Marshall Jon Fisher discusses his most recent book "17 & 0," which chronicles the perfect season of the Miami Dolphins 50 years after the fact. It remains the only time in NFL history that a team finished its season with nothing but victories up to and including the Super Bowl.

1/4/23 City of Refugees (rerun)

January 04, 2023 14:21 - 47 minutes - 54.4 MB

This week, we are sharing noteworthy author interviews that initially aired in 2022. Today, Susan Hartman discusses her book "City of Refugees: The Story of Three Newcomers who Breathed Life into a Dying American City." The city in question- Utica, New York. The author follows three refugees - from Somalia, Bosnia, and Iraq respectively - who each make a powerful impact on the struggling city that is their new home.

1/3/23 rerun: Uprooted

January 03, 2023 15:54 - 47 minutes - 54.8 MB

This week, we are sharing noteworthy author interviews from 2022 Morning Show programs. Today: Peter J. Boni, author of "Uprooted- Family Trauma, Unknown Origins, and the Secretive History of Artificial Insemination." Boni learned right before his 50th birthday that his birth was the result of artificial insemination which his parents had pursued in the mid 1940s. His book is both an exploration of his own personal story as well as the history of artificial insemination and how it has be...

1/2/23 Repeat: Rise of the Black QB

January 02, 2023 18:47 - 29 minutes - 34 MB

This week, we are repeating some of our most noteworthy author interviews from 2022. Today is an interview that initially aired in August 2022 with Jason Reid, author of "Rise of the Black Quarterback: What it means for America."

1/1/23 William Kuhn on the Royal Family

January 01, 2023 11:41 - 56 minutes - 51.5 MB

Replayed from September 2022- Dr. William Kuhn, a nationally-published author, former Carthage history professor and expert on British royalty offers his thoughts on the monarchy in the wake of the death of Queen Elisabeth II.

12/31/22 Replay: The Brilliant Mind of Edison Lee

December 31, 2022 11:34 - 46 minutes - 53.7 MB

We are replaying memorable Morning Show interviews from 2022 - all tied to memorable occasions or events. This interview was with John and Ann Morse Hambrock after John's comic strip "The Brilliant Mind of Edison Lee" won the highest award that can be given to a newspaper comic strip.

12/30/22 Rebroadcast: Chanticleer

December 30, 2022 12:12 - 49 minutes - 56.5 MB

We are replaying memorable Morning Show interviews from earlier in the year- all tied to specific, special events or occasions. This interview is with the director of one of the world's most renowned vocal ensembles, Chanticleer, shortly before their concert at Carthage in late April.

12/29/22 Replay- Carthage Volleyball National Championship

December 29, 2022 11:23 - 48 minutes - 55.9 MB

We are replaying memorable Morning Show interviews from earlier in 2022. This interview celebrated the second consecutive national championship by Carthage College's men's volleyball team.

12/28/22 The 10th anniversary of The Rita

December 28, 2022 12:56 - 42 minutes - 48.9 MB

We are rebroadcasting noteworthy Morning Show interviews tied to specific and special events and occasions during the year. This is an interview done on the eve of the 10th anniversary celebration of the Rita Tallent Picken Regional Center for the Arts and Humanities at the University of Wisconsin-Parkside.

12/27/22 Bryan Albrecht's last Morning Show

December 27, 2022 12:41 - 46 minutes - 53 MB

One of the most notable Morning Show interviews aired in August of this year. It was (presumably) the final Morning Show appearance of outgoing Gateway Technical College Bryan Albrecht, who had made monthly visits to the Morning Show throughout his sixteen-plus years as GTC president.

12/26/22 Kemper Center Anniversary

December 26, 2022 13:02 - 48 minutes - 44.2 MB

This week, we are re-sharing memorable 2022 Morning Show interviews tied to specific events and occasions. This interview, which originally aired in late June, is about the 150th anniversary of Kemper Center.

12/25/22 Christmas Cookies

December 25, 2022 12:34 - 17 minutes - 16.3 MB

from the archives - PJ Hamil talks about "The King Arthur Flour Company Christmas Cookie Companion"

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