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 [email protected], with "Perspectives" in the subject line.
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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: [email protected]
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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 [email protected]
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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 [email protected]
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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 [email protected].
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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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Welcome to Poetically Yours. Poetically Yours showcases poems by northern Illinois poets. Sometimes the segment feature poets from other areas. This week’s poet is Gary Brussé from Boise, Idaho.By Yvonne Boose
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A Waubonsee psychology professor on stress, first impressions, and finding your passion | Teachers' Lounge Podcast
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50:17On a new Teachers' Lounge, a psychology professor who comes into class every year a little mean to show students how often their first impressions are wrong. We also talk about giving her students tools to de-stress and her own journey into the classroom.By Peter Medlin
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Sessions from Studio A - The Bare Hambones
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52:00The Bare Hambones return to Studio A to play songs from their latest record Year of the Thief.By Spencer Tritt
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Joseph Flynn says federal troops aren't the answer to Chicago's crime problems.By Joseph Flynn
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Julie Bassett is working with Together for Taft to find a way to save the former NIU Lorado Taft campus in Oregon.By Julie Bassett
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Katie Andraski says sometimes it's not what you do...but what you don't do.By Katie Andraski
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Perspective: Voting by mail is 'a thing.' A good thing!
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1:42The President wants to kill voting by mail. Bob Evans says that's a mistake.By Bob Evans
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Poetically Yours - When will things calm down?
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1:30Welcome to Poetically Yours. Poetically Yours showcases poems by northern Illinois poets. This week’s poet is Karen Fullett-ChristensenBy Yvonne Boose
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'The Forgottonia Project' student-led local history initiative asks rural students to get curious | Teachers' Lounge Podcast
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55:17Joey Brewer has spent the past two decades teaching history and social studies at rural schools in western Illinois -- the region of the state often known as Forgottonia.By Peter Medlin
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Sessions from Studio A - BB & The Billies
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52:00BB & The Billies are a trio out of Rochelle, IL playing a mix of Americana, country, and rock n' roll.By Spencer Tritt
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Perspective: The grace of lifelong friends --The Sequel
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1:40How did Marnie O. Mamminga's reunion with friends of a different political persuasion go?By Marnie O. Mamminga
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Poetically Yours - The children are watching
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1:38Welcome to Poetically Yours. Poetically Yours showcases poems by Illinois poets. This week’s featured poet is Lori Beach-Grass.By Yvonne Boose
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Human rights, Holocaust education & the spark behind LIGHT | Teachers' Lounge CLASSIC
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56:56This week on Teachers' Lounge, we're revisiting our 2022 conversation with the founder of the LIGHT education initiative. It's a project to empower students to become human rights leaders in their community.By Peter Medlin
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Sessions from Studio A - Impulsive Hearts
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52:00We hear Impulsive Hearts perform live in the studio and talk with the band on this week's show.By Spencer Tritt
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Sixty years of printmaking, one more show | Under Rocks podcast
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40:13A new exhibit at Northern Illinois University’s Art Museum is an ambitious look at the school’s vaunted printmaking program, which is in its 60th year. It also marks the end of a chapter for the museum. In the latest Under Rocks podcast, curator Peter Olson takes us on a tour of the exhibit and clues us into what the future holds for the campus mus…
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She sells sea shells...or did she find them on a beach halfway around the world? No matter. Paula Garrett appreciates their presence in her life.By Paula Garrett
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Welcome to Poetically Yours. Poetically Yours showcases poems by northern Illinois poets. This episode features Christopher D. Sims.By Yvonne Boose
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Sharon Nicola thinks America has better stuff to spend taxpayer money on.By Sharon Nicola
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Lonny Cain has a "wild church" experience.By Lonny Cain
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Country singer-songwriter Ethan Larson stopped by to perform at our Studio A Cafe concert series.By Spencer Tritt
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Road-tripping Rosie Klepper tries to balance the joy of gas station cuisine with common sense.By Rosie Klepper
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Perspective: The manufacturing daydreams need a reality check
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1:53Before we restore our nation's manufacturing glory, Frances Jaeger wants us to look at our past.By Frances Jaeger
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Poetically Yours - The things that inspire us
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1:30Welcome to Poetically Yours. Poetically Yours showcases poems by northern Illinois poets and occasionally writers from other areas. This week’s poem is written by Charles Payne.By Yvonne Boose
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Poetically Yours - Love keeps the world turning
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1:30Welcome to Poetically Yours. Poetically Your showcases poems by northern Illinois poets but sometimes it features poets from other states. This poem is by the Poet Laureate Emeritus of Dublin, California, James Morehead.By Yvonne Boose
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Does Francisco Solares-Larrave really need all those watches and pens?By Francisco Solares-Larrave
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Stillman Valley teacher shows the magic of music | Teachers' Lounge Podcast
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1:03:06John Gelasi knows school band can be really meaningful…“Kids tell me, 'the only reason I was able to get up and go to school this morning is because I knew I had band today,'" he said. The award-winning northern Illinois music educator on everything from the magic of learning an instrument to his previous career in actual magic. It's on a new Teach…
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Sessions from Studio A - King of the Weirdos
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52:00Get weird with us this week. King of the Weirdos stops by to perform live and talk to us about their music.By Spencer Tritt
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Wendy Larson Bennett is grateful for the years Rockford has benefitted from the presence (and hard work) of Rev. Dr. Matthew Johnson.By Wendy Larson Bennett
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Connie Seraphine highly recommends spending some time with family and friends before summer's over!By Connie Seraphine
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Perspective: A few words of wisdom on marriage
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1:41Wester Wuori and his wife celebrate more than a quarter century of marriage.By Wester Wuori
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Tom McBride says you should cherish and protect your "human-ness."By Tom McBride
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