Podcasts

Category: Ithaca's Morning News Newsmaker Interviews

Dan Veaner, The Lansing Star

How’s the closure of the power plant affecting Lansing?

Don Beachler, Ithaca College

The politics professor at IC weighs in on local races and the presidential campaign.

Elizabeth Carey, Triple A

Safety around school buses.

Rep. Anthony Brindisi

The 22nd Congressional district representative has updates on stimulus relief and rural broadband. https://soundcloud.com/whcu-radio/rep-anthony-brindisi-1

Tom Basher, Ithaca Fire Department

The assistant chief on a summer of gorge rescues. https://soundcloud.com/whcu-radio/tom-basher-ithaca-fire-department

Matthew McIntyre, Libertarian candidate, 125th Assembly race

The first-time candidate talks about why he’s running and the three biggest issues in the district. https://soundcloud.com/whcu-radio/matthew-mcintyre-libertarian-candidate-125th-assembly

Trooper Aga Dembinska

Troop C’s public information officer on Operation Hardhat and what’s in a typical officer’s trunk. https://soundcloud.com/whcu-radio/trooper-aga-dembinska-1

Jim Weed, Tioga Downs

A review of how business has been since being allowed to reopen. https://soundcloud.com/whcu-radio/jim-weed-tioga-downs

Dr. Luvelle Brown, Ithaca City School District

The district’s superintendent speaks on the challenges of reopening schools in an uncertain environment. https://soundcloud.com/whcu-radio/dr-luvelle-brown-ithaca-city-school-district

Hilary Lambert, Cayuga Lake Watershed Network

The end of summer doesn’t mean an end to harmful algal blooms in Cayuga Lake. https://soundcloud.com/whcu-radio/hilary-lambert-cayuga-lake-watershed-network

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A supersized World Cup field begins taking shape at Friday’s draw

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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.

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