Podcasts

Category: Ithaca's Morning News Newsmaker Interviews

Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (NY-132)

Palmesano explains his support for delaying an electric school bus mandate.

Dr. William Klepack, Tompkins County Medical Director

We take a close look at diabetes in Tompkins County and across the Southern Tier.

Jon Shestakofsky, National Baseball Hall of Fame

The museum in Cooperstown is honoring Black History Month.

Dr. Luvelle Brown, Ithaca City School District

An update to damage at Fall Creek Elementary School, budget work, and student awards.

State Senator Tom O’Mara

The 2024-25 budget season is officially in full swing.

Bob Haight, Cortland Area Chamber of Commerce

Celebrating SUNY Cortland’s successful teams, next phase of Main Street project, and 2024 goals.

Paige daCosta, Cornell Men’s Swimming & Diving

Get to know an athlete for the Big Red.

Cortland Mayor Scott Steve

Speed limit changes on two city roads, Cortland PD staffing levels, patrolling the downtown area, and the return of road…

Ithaca Police Chief Thomas Kelly

Recruitment efforts and earning the public & department’s trust.

Josh Bacigalupi, Dryden Central School District

The need for bus drivers and bus aides, investigating electric buses, and student podcasts.  

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Jeff Kent elected to baseball Hall of Fame, which again keeps doors shut for Bonds and Clemens

Elected to baseball's Hall of Fame more than 17 years after his final game, Jeff Kent couldn't control his emotions. "Absolutely unprepared. Emotionally unstable," he said after Sunday's vote announcement. "Thoughts are so far clouded."

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Indiana grabs top seed in College Football Playoff. Alabama and Miami make it, Notre Dame left out

Nobody paying attention over the past 24 months would be surprised to see Indiana leading the way into this year's College Football Playoff. But anyone paying attention over the last 24 hours knew the only sure thing beyond the Hoosiers was that the playoff selection committee was destined to get picked apart when it released the pairings for this season's 12-team bracket on Sunday.

3 days ago in Sports

Jahmyr Gibbs rushes for 3 TDs and Lions get much-needed 44-30 win over Cowboys

Jahmyr Gibbs and a defense that suddenly generated pressure and turnovers helped the Detroit Lions stay in contention for a playoff berth. Gibbs ran for three touchdowns, including a 13-yarder with 2:19 left that sealed the Lions' much-needed 44-30 win over the Dallas Cowboys on Thursday night.

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:
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Ithaca College
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