Podcasts

Category: Ithaca's Morning News Newsmaker Interviews

State Senator Tom O’Mara

The 2024 NYS Legislative session’s highs & lows.

Mike Sigler, NYS Senate candidate (NY52)

Creating an independent third party, the cost of living in NY, and political toxicity.

Mike Park, Homer Town Supervisor

Discussions continue about electronic billboards.

Kate de la Garza, INHS

2023 highlights and applying for housing.

Nancy Dafoe, Dark Sky Homer

Nancy is a Cortland County resident who opposes proposed electronic billboards.

Christopher Young, Young’s Coins & Jewelry

A conversation about precious metals. 

Eric Hartz, Perry Gorgen, Newfield Central School District

A closer look at the 2024-25 budget re-vote on June 18 in the Newfield Central School District.

Dr. William Klepack, Tompkins County Medical Director

What to know about rabies and what to do if you’re harmed by a wild animal.

Dominick Recckio, Tompkins County Communications Director

Highlights from the June 4, 2024 Tompkins County Legislature meeting.

Nan Rohrer, Downtown Ithaca Alliance

Sidewalk Showcase & summer concerts, next steps for the downtown plan, and new shops opening.

Recent Headlines

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.

3 days ago in Sports

LeBron James’ 1,297-game double-digit scoring streak ends but he gets winning assist vs. Raptors

For LeBron James, the win mattered more than the streak. James' NBA-record run of 1,297 consecutive regular-season games with at least 10 points ended Thursday night at Toronto, and he was the one who made the decision to have it end. Instead of trying to score to win the game — and extend his streak — he set up Rui Hachimura for the final shot.

3 days ago in Sports

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

FIFA has invited more teams than ever for a World Cup priced largely for fans in the 1%. The process of figuring out which teams in the expanded 48-nation field will play where begins with Friday's draw at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.

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
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Cayuga Health
Tompkins County Chamber of Commerce
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