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Category: Ithaca's Morning News Newsmaker Interviews

Cornell Professor Sarah Kreps

What happened in Afghanistan, how the Taliban returned to power so quickly, and what the Afghan people can expect under…

Ithaca Mayor Svante Myrick

Road work continuing this summer and fall, and the possible restructuring of city government.

Dr. William Klepak, Tompkins County Medical Director

Forecasting the next strain of COVID-19, whether or not we’ve seen the worst yet of the Delta variant, and schools…

Tompkins County Health Director Frank Kruppa

Over 100 positive COVID-19 cases were reported Tuesday in Tompkins County, with over 360 active cases.

State Senator Tom O’Mara

The flooding in Steuben County and his working relationship with New York’s new governor, Kathy Hochul.

Mike Hall, Ithaca Tompkins International Airport

The extension of the mask mandate for airline passengers and Mike’s retirement plans.

Scot Vanderpool, TCAT

Challenges facing transit companies, ridership numbers, and TCAT’s transit development plan.

Wegmans Chef Mike Washburn

Job openings, fresh produce, and a special chili.

Longview CEO Paul Phillips

Senior wellness

Tompkins County Sheriff Derek Osborne

The opioid crisis in Tompkins County, annual reports for 2019 and 2020, and how the department is doing overall.

Recent Headlines

2 days ago in Sports

Terry Rozier’s arrest leaves the Miami Heat stunned, and trying to figure out what happens next

The reality began setting in for the Miami Heat on Friday when they gathered for a morning shootaround practice and Terry Rozier wasn't with the team. And that almost certainly won't change anytime soon.

2 days ago in Sports

Lionel Messi and Inter Miami complete new contract. He’ll remain with the club at least into 2026

Lionel Messi has finally agreed to a new contract with Inter Miami, a deal that required several months to complete and ensures that the sport's biggest icon will be with the Major League Soccer club for its planned move into a new stadium next year.

2 days ago in National

States worry about how to fill the gap in food aid ahead of a federal benefits halt

Officials in Louisiana, Vermont and Virginia pledged Thursday to keep food aid flowing to recipients in their states, even if the federal program is stalled next month because of the government shutdown.

All Things Equal

All Things Equal is a weekly show on 870 AM & 95.9 FM News Talk WHCU Tuesday mornings at 8:40. The show features in-depth conversations on diversity, equity, and race, with a focus on solutions and common ground.

All Things Equal is brought to you by:
Cayuga Medical Center
Cornell University
Ithaca College
Tompkins Cortland Community College
Wegmans
Cayuga Health
Tompkins County Chamber of Commerce
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Cayuga Radio Group