Latest Wlbs Podcast Episodes

The Rising Cost of Higher Education - Part 2

Core of the Matter Netcast - February 02, 2011 00:00 - 58 minutes
Part 2 of RU Student Assembly teach-in about the rising costs of higher education. Live interview with Jack Yoon, one of the speakers at the RUSA event.

The Rising Cost of Higher Education - Part 1

Core of the Matter Netcast - January 26, 2011 00:00 - 1 hour
RU Student Assembly teach-in about the rising costs of higher education held in the Livingston Student Center.

Hospice Care

Core of the Matter Netcast - November 24, 2010 00:00 - 59 minutes
Jill Levine, President of Grace Health Care Services, and Else Fuentes, Community Representative, explain what hospice care is and discuss how it works, its history, how it's paid for, and other issues related to hospice care.

A Week Later: Voting and the Election

Core of the Matter Netcast - November 10, 2010 00:00 - 55 minutes
Rutgers students Derek Horton, Zhanna Gitina and Caitlin Balch and Piscataway resident Mary Heyns discuss what they think of voting and last week's election.

Election Night Special

Core of the Matter Netcast - November 02, 2010 23:00 - 58 minutes
Discussion of local races, significant national races, early returns, and voting at the Livingston Student Center. Interviews with Rick Malwitz of the Home News Tribune, and campaign worker Caroline Osterman.

Why You Need to be Voting, How to Get the Best Information

Core of the Matter Netcast - October 27, 2010 23:00 - 48 minutes
Eagleton Inst. of Politics at RU- Elizabeth Matto of RU Voting and Assoc. Dir. John Weingart on how students vote, the candidates: how to be well-informed and what to look for, how Congress affects us all, why your voice is necessary, central NJ issues.

Project Vote Smart, and Awesome Voting Information

Core of the Matter Netcast - October 26, 2010 23:00 - 55 minutes
Carly Griffin, Media Specialist at Project Vote Smart, which tries to provide non-partisan information about candidates across the country - and find out everything you need to know to vote like a pro, even if you run into problems at the polls.

Congressional Candidate Anna Little

Core of the Matter Netcast - October 19, 2010 23:00 - 1 hour
Anna Little, Mayor of the Borough of Highlands and Republican Tea Party Congressional candidate in the 6th District, which includes Piscataway and New Brunswick. Rep. Pallone declined, and we couldn't find contact information for the other 2 candidates.

Cyber-bullying and the RU LGBT Communty Reacts to Tyler Clementi's Suicide

Core of the Matter Netcast - October 05, 2010 23:00 - 59 minutes
Caitlin Balch speaks with Jose Santiago and Andy Stubbs of Rutgers LGBT group BiGLARU about cyber-bullying, issues for LGBT students on campus and the events leading to Rutgers freshman Tyler Clementi's suicide.

Discussion of the Rutgers President's Annual Address

Core of the Matter Netcast - September 28, 2010 23:00 - 46 minutes
Rutgers students Afriyie Amankwaa and Zhanna Gitina discuss some points raised in Rutgers President Richard McCormick's Annual Address.

Rutgers President's Annual Address to the Rutgers Community

Core of the Matter Netcast - September 24, 2010 23:00 - 1 hour
President Richard McCormick addresses RU challenges and issues, recent successes and future plans. Questions from the RU community follow.

Career Services for Graduates, Alumni and First Year Students

Core of the Matter Netcast - May 04, 2010 23:00 - 51 minutes
Rutgers Career Services offers help for both current students and alumni - Anureet Gill asks Director Richard White what Career Services can do for students throughout their time at Rutgers, and after they graduate