Podcasts

Category: Ithaca's Morning News Newsmaker Interviews

Dominick Recckio, Tompkins County Communications Director

Recapping the June 20, 2023 meeting of the Tompkins County Legislature.

Martha Sauerbrey, Tioga County Legislature

The current status and potential future of Tioga County’s state of emergency, early budget prep, and a historic discovery.

Assemblymember Anna Kelles

NYSEG faces increased opposition to proposed rate hikes.

Dryden Town Supervisor Jason Leifer

The town is looking to add to their planning department, plus the latest on Dryden’s broadband expansion.

Rep. Marc Molinaro

The federal indictment and arraignment of former President Donald Trump and the transportation bill in Congress.

Deirdre Hay, Candidate for NYS Supreme Court Judge

Deirdre is running in the 6th Judicial District, which covers 10 counties.

Trumansburg Mayor Rordan Hart

A conversation about zoning and the village farmers’ market.  

Frank Kruppa, Tompkins County Whole Health Department

We explore mental health resources available to residents.

Rich Barnes, The Barnes Firm

Outdoor safety concerns this summer.

Capt. Chad Burhans, Cortland County Sheriff’s Office

Capt. Burhans shared new information about two kids reported missing in Cortland who’ve been safely located.

Recent Headlines

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Black History Month centennial channels angst over anti-DEI climate into education, free resources

In the 100th year since the nation's earliest observances of Black History Month — which began when scholar Carter G. Woodson pioneered the first Negro History Week — celebrations will go on. The current political climate has energized civil rights organizations, artists and academics to engage young people on a full telling of America's story.

13 hours ago in National

5-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos and father return to Minnesota from ICE facility in Texas

Five-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos and his father, who were detained by immigration officers in Minnesota and held at an ICE facility in Texas, were released following a judge's order and returned to Minnesota on Sunday, according to Texas Rep. Joaquin Castro.

14 hours ago in National

Kennedy Center to close for 2 years for renovations in July, Trump says, after performers’ backlash

President Donald Trump said Sunday he will move to close Washington's Kennedy Center performing arts center for two years starting in July for construction, his latest proposal to upturn the storied venue since returning to the White House.

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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