WGTD's The Morning Show with Greg Berg

11/3/23 Kenosha Community Foundation

November 03, 2023 12:15 - 48 minutes - 55.5 MB

We learn about the Kenosha Community Foundation from Executive Director Amy Greil and KCF Board President Dave Gertsen, as well as Tom Clark, fund advisor and committee member of the CBK Grant - CBK standing for Creativity by Kids, which is hosted by the foundation.

11/2/23 Putting Peace First

November 02, 2023 12:36 - 32 minutes - 36.7 MB

(From 2018) - Eric David Dawson, author of "Putting Peace First: 7 Commitments to Change the World."

11/2/23 Carthage Business & Professional Coalition

November 02, 2023 12:34 - 15 minutes - 17.5 MB

Katharine Keenan, Senior Director of Corporate/Foundation Relations at Carthage College and part of the Carthage Business and Professional Coalition, talks about the school's upcoming Sustainable Development Roundtable on November 9th.

11/1/23 The Genderless Play Experiment

November 02, 2023 11:48 - 45 minutes - 51.6 MB

We preview the next installment in Carthage College's noteworthy New Play Initiative: "The Genderless Play Experiment" by C. Quintana. We speak with the playwright, three members of the cast, and faculty member Martin McClendon, the scenic designer for the production which opens this weekend and runs the following weekend as well.

10/31/23 Dean Tolson: "Power Forward"

October 31, 2023 14:13 - 21 minutes - 24.9 MB

Dean Tolson, author of "Power Forward: My Journey from Illiterate NBA Player to a Magna cum laude Master's Degree."

10/31/23 Edson Melendez: Vivaldi's Gloria

October 31, 2023 13:25 - 25 minutes - 28.8 MB

Edsen Melendez, artistic director of Racine's Belle Ensemble, talks about the Vivaldi GLORIA, which the group will be performing this Friday evening, November 3rd, 6:30, in Frances Bedford Concert Hall at the University of Wisconsin-Parkside.

10/30/23 Crusade to Heal America

October 30, 2023 12:21 - 48 minutes - 55.7 MB

Judith Pearson talks about her new book "Crusade to Heal America: The Remarkable Life of Mary Lasker." She spent decades of her life relentlessly lobbying for the federal government to underwrite medical research. Her husband, Albert Lasker, was an advertising genius who gave her invaluable assistance and advice.

10/29/23 John Weisman "Jack in the Box"

October 29, 2023 06:30 - 35 minutes - 40.7 MB

From 2004 - Best-selling author John Weisman talks about his thriller "Jack in the Box."

10/28/23 Bill Guy / John Eifler - Frank Lloyd Wright

October 28, 2023 06:28 - 27 minutes - 31.2 MB

We dug deep into the Morning Show archives to find this interview recorded by Bill Guy, the original host of the Morning Show. It's a conversation with architect John Eifler about the work of the legendary Frank Lloyd Wright.

10/25/23 Seasonal Allergies/ Blithe Spirit

October 27, 2023 13:27 - 46 minutes - 53.6 MB

We preview two theatrical productions opening this weekend. Part 1: "Seasonal Allergies" at the Racine Theater Guild .... Part 2: "Blithe Spirit" at the Lakeside Players in Kenosha.

10/27/23 The Football 100 / War as they knew it

October 27, 2023 13:21 - 47 minutes - 54.1 MB

Part One: Don Pompei, co-author of "The Football 100," a book that presents a carefully crafted list of the 100 greatest players in NFL history - with illuminating portraits of each player. Part Two: (from 2008) Michael Rosenberg, author of "War as they knew it: Woody Hayes, Bo Schembechler, and America in a Time of Unrest." The book is about these two legendary college football coaches and their programs during the tumult of the Viet Nam War.

10/26/23 Nonprofit Leadership

October 26, 2023 12:09 - 48 minutes - 55.2 MB

In anticipation of UW-Parkside's upcoming Nonprofit Leadership Conference on Friday, November 17th, we speak with Debra Karp, Director of the Alan E. Guskin Center for Community and Business Engagement at the University of Wisconsin-Parkside, and Beth Ridley, who is the keynote speaker for this year's event.

10/24/23 Dr. Art Cyr

October 24, 2023 14:13 - 44 minutes - 51.5 MB

Dr. Art Cyr, from the faculty at Carthage College, pays his monthly visit to the program - offering his thoughts on the Hamas attack on Israelis in the Gaza Strip, an historic accord reached between the U.S. and Viet Nam, and the ongoing struggles of the Republicans in the House of Representatives to select a new Speaker to replace ousted Kevin McCarthy.

10/23/23 Ed Haddon: "The Modern Maverick"

October 23, 2023 12:41 - 47 minutes - 53.9 MB

Ed Haddon's book is "The Modern Maverick: Why writing your own rules is better for you, your work, and the world." Haddon argues in his book that adhering to the tried-and-true or conventional way of doing things can be a trap that prevents us from realizing our full potential.

10/22/23 "Two of Us"

October 22, 2023 06:09 - 40 minutes - 46.6 MB

From 2004- Peter Smith, author of "Two of Us: The Story of a Father, a Son, and The Beatles." This memoir is the story of how Smith and his son became much closer to each other through their mutual love for the music of The Beatles.

10/21/23 True Story

October 21, 2023 06:47 - 44 minutes - 50.4 MB

From 2005- Michael Finkel talks about his riveting book "True Story: Murder, Memoir, and Mea Culpa." Finkel's was fired from New York Times Magazine in a very public and embarrassing professional reversal - and shortly thereafter, his identification was stolen by a fugitive wanted for murder. It's an incredible story that became a major motion picture of the same name in 2015.

10/20/23 Gail Papp: "Public/Private"

October 20, 2023 12:12 - 47 minutes - 54.6 MB

Gail Merrifield Papp talks about her fascinating memoir "Public/Private: My Life with Joe Papp at the Public Theater." Joe Papp's remarkable theatrical career included creating free performances of Shakespeare in Central Park- and creating and running NYC's Public Theater, where groundbreaking works like "Hair" and "A Chorus Line" had their world premieres. Gail Papp was an indispensable assistant to her husband until his death in 1995.

10/19/23 The Scourge of Plastics

October 19, 2023 15:04 - 47 minutes - 54.4 MB

For Nan Calvert's monthly visit to the Morning Show, she welcomed back Dr. Marissa Jablonski from the Freshwater Collaborative of Wisconsin and the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee to talk about the enormous damage done to the environment by plastics- and what we can do to reduce our own usage of plastics in our daily lives- and what needs to be done in the realm of public policy and industrial practices to effectively confront the crisis.

10/18/23 The Aluminum Paradox

October 18, 2023 12:48 - 23 minutes - 26.6 MB

Nadia Steinzor from the Environmental Integrity Project talks about their new report titled "The Aluminum Paradox" that outlines some of the environmental damage that is done in the way we currently produce aluminum, a material that - ironically - figures prominently in some alternative energies.

10/18/23 The Abundant University

October 18, 2023 12:43 - 25 minutes - 28.9 MB

Michael D. Smith, a professor at Carnegie Mellon University, discusses his new book "The Abundant University: Remaking Higher Education in the Digital World." Smith offers up some provocative ideas about how higher education should reevaluate its mission and priorities as we move further and further into the Digital Era.

10/17/23 "The Cry"

October 17, 2023 15:08 - 47 minutes - 54 MB

The Choral Arts Society of Southeastern Wisconsin is performing Adrian Snell's "The Cry: A Requiem for the Lost Child" this Saturday night at 7 p.m. We speak with conductor James Schatzman, violinist Rebecca Engstrom, soprano soloist Talia Engstrom, and baritone soloist Leif Olsen. The performance will feature projected images of artwork by Ukrainian children.

10/16/23 KSO

October 16, 2023 10:34 - 45 minutes - 51.8 MB

We preview the next concert of the Kenosha Symphony (coming up this Saturday) with Maestro Robert Hasty, conductor and artistic director- Peter Rodriguez, president of the board and member of the horn section- and Desiree Ruhstrat, violin soloist for the Tchaikovsky Violin Concerto.

10/15/23 Who Gets What and Why

October 15, 2023 10:27 - 28 minutes - 26.5 MB

From 2018 - Pulitzer Prize winning author Alvin E. Roth discusses his book "Who Gets What - and Why: The Economics of Matchmaking and Market Design."

10/14/23 The Laramie Project at the RTG

October 14, 2023 22:20 - 49 minutes - 56.1 MB

(From 2021) In honor of UW-Parkside's production of "The Laramie Project," which is being performed this weekend and next weekend, we are sharing a MS conversation from the summer of 2021 about the Racine Theater Guild's virtual performance of "The Laramie Project," which concerns the murder of Matthew Shepard outside of Laramie, Wyoming - and the struggles of the people of Laramie to come to terms with that savage hate crime. It was 25 years ago on October 12th that Matthew Shepard died....

10/13/23 Irvin Muchnick - "Without Helmets or Shoulder Pads"

October 13, 2023 13:40 - 46 minutes - 53.7 MB

Investigative Reporter Irving Muchnick (Concussion, Inc. - "Wrestling Babylon") discusses his latest book, "Without Helmets or Shoulder Pads: The American Way of Death in Football Conditioning." The book examines the disturbing phenomenon of young football players dying during conditioning workouts. The book focuses on three such incidents, including one which occurred at Northwestern University.

10/12/23 Diana Butler Bass: "Grateful"

October 12, 2023 13:25 - 47 minutes - 54.4 MB

From 2019 - Diana Butler Bass, author of "Grateful: The Subversive Practice of Giving Thanks." (The book has also been published with a different subtitle: "The Transformative Power of Giving Thanks.") The book is a lovely exploration of what true gratitude is and what sort of difference it can make in a person's life.

10/22/23 Dr. Maggie Burk / James Arthur with Stile Antico

October 11, 2023 13:52 - 45 minutes - 52.6 MB

We preview Thursday night's choral concert at Carthage College which will feature the school's three large choral ensembles under the direction of Dr. Maggie Burk .... as well as a very special guest appearance by Stile Antico, one of the world's most renowned small vocal ensembles specializing in early music. In part two of today's program, we sample the exquisite singing of the group and hear from one of their members, bass James Arthur.

10/10/23 Orphan Train

October 11, 2023 12:02 - 15 minutes - 18.2 MB

(From 2013) Christina Baker Kline talks about her poignant novel "Orphan Train,' which links a modern-day story of a teenage girl in foster care with someone from decades earlier who found a new home via the Christian Children Aid Society's so-called Orphan Train.

10/10/23 Laramie Project at UW-Parkside

October 11, 2023 11:55 - 30 minutes - 34.6 MB

Fabrice Conte-Williamson, chair of the UW-Parkside theater department, talks about the school's production of THE LARAMIE PROJECT, a play created by the Verbatim Theater Company shortly after the brutal murder of Matthew Shepard outside of Laramie, Wyoming. 2023 marks the 25th anniversary of his murder. Professor Conte-Williamson is the director of this production, which will be performed over the next two weekends in the school's black box theater.

10/9/23 "A History of Boston" / "The Walk-On"

October 09, 2023 12:59 - 47 minutes - 53.8 MB

Part One - Daniel Dain discusses his book "A History of Boston," a meticulously researched and utterly engrossing chronicle of the surprisingly complicated history of one of America's most significant cities. Part Two- from the archives- John Feinstein talks about "The Walk-On," a novel for young readers concerning behind-the-scenes drama when a talented young high school football player moves to town and threatens to unseat the incumbent QB, who is the coach's son.

10/8/23 The Old Fashioned

October 08, 2023 06:43 - 27 minutes - 31 MB

From 2014, Robert Simonson talks about his book "The Old Fashioned. The story of the world's first classic cocktail."

10/7/23 (From 2011) Political Polling

October 07, 2023 06:37 - 27 minutes - 31 MB

From 2011- a conversation about the complexity of political polling with Dr. David Wegge, who at the time was Professor of Political Science at St. Norbert College and extensively involved in the school's political polling activity.

10/6/23 How to think like a Philosopher

October 06, 2023 12:21 - 52 minutes - 59.7 MB

Peter Cave, author of "How to think like a Philosopher: Scholars, Dreamers and Sages who can teach us how to live." Cave explores the legacy of thirty of history's most significant Philosophers (some of whom did not even call themselves philosophers.) This interview is uncut. An abridged version of it aired on the broadcast of the program.

10/5/ 23 Liz Wiseman "Multipliers"

October 05, 2023 12:16 - 47 minutes - 54 MB

Best-selling author Liz Wiseman discusses her book "Multipliers: How the best leaders make everyone smarter." Ms. Wiseman is one of the guest speakers who will be presenting at the upcoming Inspire Kenosha leadership event coming up on Friday, October 13th - sponsored by KABA (the Kenosha Area Business Alliance.) Listeners to this podcast can receive $30 off of their registration fee by using the promo code WGTD2023.

10/4/23 Mr. Rogers and Me (film)

October 04, 2023 12:37 - 24 minutes - 27.5 MB

From 2010- Brothers Benjamin and Christopher Wagner talk about their film "Mr. Rogers and Me." The film can now be streamed on Amazon Prime Video and rented on Apple TV.

10/4/23 Weird but True Disney

October 04, 2023 12:33 - 11 minutes - 12.7 MB

The latest book in National Geographic Kids' series Weird But True is titled "Weird but True! DISNEY- 300 Wonderful Facts to Celebrate the Magic of Disney." (2023 marks the 100th anniversary of the opening of Walt Disney Studios.)

10/4/23 Madagascar Jr.

October 04, 2023 12:30 - 13 minutes - 15.9 MB

Brandon Torres, director of the Lakeside Players production of "Madagascar Jr.," which opens this weekend at the Rhode Center for the Arts in downtown Kenosha.

10/3/23 Roy J. Eidelson "Doing Harm"

October 03, 2023 13:18 - 47 minutes - 54.6 MB

Psychologist Roy J. Eidelson is author of "Doing Harm: How the World's Largest Psychological Association Lost Its Way in the War on Terror." It is Eidelson's contention that the APA (of which he once was a member) partnered with the Bush administration in its so-called War on Terror that crossed moral and ethical lines.

10/02/23 Raven Jemison / Rachel Simmons

October 02, 2023 13:31 - 49 minutes - 56.3 MB

Part 1 - Raven Jemison, Executive Vice President of Business Operations with the Milwaukee Bucks, and author of "More than Representation: The Cheat Codes to Own Your Seat at the Table," in which she chronicles her life as a queer black woman and the success she has had in professional sports administration. She is coming to Kenosha on Friday, October 13th as a guest speaker for a leadership event sponsored by KABA (Kenosha Area Business Alliance.) Part two: (from 2019) Rachel Simmons, a...

10/1/23 Dr. Richard Sjoerdsma (2018)

October 01, 2023 12:16 - 48 minutes - 55 MB

In honor of Carthage's homecoming, we're sharing Morning Show interview recorded back in 2018 with Dr. Richard Sjoerdsma, long-time member of the music faculty at Carthage. In the interview, he looks back over his life and career.

9/30/23 Three Carthage Organists

September 30, 2023 06:19 - 34 minutes - 39 MB

From 2004 or 2005 - Three Carthage Campus Organists: Dr. Michael Burkhart, who was campus organist (and director of choral activities as well) 2001-2007 ... and two of his predecessors: Marilyn Stulken and William Roth. Replayed in honor of Carthage's homecoming, which is this weekend.

9/29/23 A Hundred or More Hidden Things (Vincent Minnelli)

September 29, 2023 12:03 - 47 minutes - 54.4 MB

Mark Griffin discusses "A Hundred or More Hidden Things: The Life and Films of Vincente Minnelli." Minnelli is widely regarded as one the most important and creative filmmakers of all time.

9/28/23 Carrie: the Musical at Carthage College

September 28, 2023 14:51 - 46 minutes - 53.3 MB

We preview Carthage College's production of Carrie: The Musical with Matthew Hougland, co-director of the production, and two members of the cast: Ellie Neybert (Carrie) and Dominic Luzwick (Tommy Ross.) The show is based on the Stephen King novel. The show's 1988 opening on Broadway is widely regarded as one of the biggest and costliest disasters in Broadway history- but the show was revised in 2012 and is much more highly regarded today. We will talk about the complicated history of t...

9/27/23 150 years of band music at Carthage College

September 27, 2023 15:08 - 47 minutes - 37 MB

Part of the festivities for Carthage College's homecoming this weekend is a celebration of the 150th anniversary of the first band concert at Carthage (back in the days when the college was located in Carthage, Illinois.) Joining me today is Dr. James Ripley, current director of the bands at Carthage, and two of his predecessors: Dr. Woodrow Hodges and Dr. Ken Winkle. (All three will share the podium for the homecoming concert Saturday night which will include the participation of a Sesqu...

9/26/23 Ronald C. White "A. Lincoln"

September 26, 2023 13:38 - 48 minutes - 33.1 MB

From 2009. the year of Abraham Lincoln's 200th birthday- Ronald C. White discusses his full-length biography of our 16th president: "A. Lincoln."* Professor White, one of the country's most renowned Lincoln experts, is speaking at Carthage this Thursday evening at 7:30 to kick off the school's second Lincoln Symposium. This and the other events of the symposium are free and open to the public. Pre-registration is appreciated but not required. (*The title refers to how Lincoln always...

9/25/23 Ronald C. White: "Lincoln's Greatest Speech"

September 25, 2023 13:15 - 48 minutes - 45.1 MB

From 2006 - Ronald C. White, author of "Lincoln's Greatest Speech: The Second Inaugural." In this book, Professor White offers fascinating and illuminating analysis of the speech our 16th president delivered at his second inauguration - and the supremely difficult challenge which this speech represented for Lincoln. Professor White is coming to Carthage to deliver the keynote address for the school's Lincoln Symposium this Thursday evening, 7:30 pm, in the Campbell Student Union. (The ...

9/24/23 Jeopardy champion Bob Harris

September 24, 2023 13:27 - 55 minutes - 51 MB

As the popular TV game show JEOPARDY embarks on its 40th season, we rebroadcast a 2006 interview with past Jeopardy champion Bob Harris, author of "Prisoner of Trebekistan: A Decade in Jeopardy."

9/23/23 "Our Story Begins"

September 23, 2023 12:31 - 47 minutes - 88.7 MB

From 2018 - Elissa Brent Weissman, author of "Our Story Begins: Your favorite authors and illustrators share fun, inspiring and occasionally ridiculous things they wrote and drew as kids."

9/22/23 Gaylon White: Coach of a Lifetime

September 22, 2023 12:12 - 29 minutes - 18.7 MB

Writer Gaylon White discusses his most recent book, "Coach of a Lifetime: The Story of Lewis Cook Jr., Legendary High School Football Coach." White has been a powerful force for good in the lives of countless young men who have been a part of his football program in the small town of Crowley, Louisiana.

9/22/23 Michael Lombardi: Football Done Right

September 22, 2023 12:05 - 18 minutes - 12.1 MB

We talk with Michael Lombardi about his book "Football Done Right: Setting the record straight on the coaches, players, and history of the NFL." Lombardi draws upon his rich and varied experience (he has been a scout, coach and front office administrator in the NFL for more than three decades) to write with exceptional perceptiveness about some of the most significant and influential coaches and players in NFL history.

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