We rebroadcast an interview talking about the Schools of Hope program, in which volunteers work with Racine Unified students who are struggling with reading.
The Morning Show
Diane Portnoy, author of "Immigrant Strength- Immigrant Gifts." The book examines the experience of immigrants in America, the contributions they have made, and the less than inhospitable welcome which they have been given
We preview the Racine Theater Guild's production of "the 25th annual Putnam County Spelling Bee," which opens this weekend.
Former Nevada governor Bob Miller, author of "Song of a Gambling Man: My Journey from a Casino Family to the Governor's Mansion" - a book about Las Vegas.
My guest today is Tanya Kruse Ruck, Adjunct Professor of Voice at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.
Guest is Marilyn K. Roah, author of "Six Women of Salem." The untold story of the accused and their accusres in the Salem, MA witch trials
My guest today is Scott Simon, discussing his new book: "Baby, we were meant for each other." Simon's weekly NPR show, Weekend Edition Saturday, has been called by the Washington Post, "the most literate, witty, moving, an
Nick Trout, a veterinarian and author of "Ever by my Side: A Memoir in Eight Pets." Part 2: Fighter pilot, Dan Hampton's newest book "Lords of the Sky."
We preview the POV documentary "American Revolutionary: The Evolution of Grace Lee Boggs." The film examines the long life and career of this extraordinary Chinese American woman and her work as an activist.
We talk with ABC News correspondent and Nightline host Dan Harris about his new book "10% Happier: How I tamed the voice in my head, reduced stress without losing my edge, and found self-help that actually works- A True St
Our guest is Mike Rose, author of "The Mind at Work: Valuing the Intelligence of the American Worker." In the book, Professor Rose seeks to discredit the assumptions Americans tend to make about blue collar workers and man
Edward Chamberlain, author of "Island." The book talks about the special beauty and mystery of various islands around the globe
For the monthly visit of the United Environmental Council, Nan Calvert welcomes Donna can Buecken, Executive Director of Wild Ones.
Local actor Gary Stamm - he is at Hyde Park, the home of FDR, portraying our 32nd president for a special observance of the 75th anniversary (to the day) of the visit of the King George and his wife to Hyde Park.
Carthage professors and soccer enthusiasts Steve Udry and Jon Bruning give a preview to the upcoming World Cup Soccer competition, which begins on June 12th.
Local author George Clarke- "Nobody Wants to Talk about it." A book about how to plan for the end of one's life,funeral planning, etc.
Janell Burley Hofmann- "iRules: What Every Tech-Healthy Family Needs to Know about Selfies, Sexting, Gaming, and Growing Up."
Nicholas Carr - "The Shallows: What the Internet is Doing to our Brains." Carr's book charts the history of how human beings have taken in and interacted with information - and how drastically that process in changing now
Peter Stark - "At the Mercy of the River" - recounting his experience of being part of a 5-person party that paddled down one of the last unexplored, uncharted rivers in the world.
Peter Stark, author of "Astoria: John Jacob Astor and Thomas Jefferson's Lost Pacific Empire: A Story of Wealth, Ambition, and Survival."
Postponed from last Thursday - the United Environmental Council's monthly visit to the program. Segment 2 will be a re-broadcast of an interview with poet Maya Angelou, who passed away Wednesday, May 28th.
Jacob Dinauer, Head Athletic Trainer at Carthage and an adjunct EMS instructor at Gateway Technical College, talking about a new EKG screening of athletes at Carthage.
Kate Jerome, from the horticulture department at Gateway Technical College, joins us to answer listener questions about the lawn and garden.
We speak with Alan Rabinowitz, a zoologist, conservationist, and author of a new children's book called "A Boy and A Jaguar," which explores the pain of being a young person who stutters.
Best-selling author Ayalet Waldman talks about her latest book, "Love and Treasure," which was inspired in part by the so-called Hungarian Gold Train with which the Nazis managed to carry away incalculable riches from Hung
We celebrate opening night of the Racine Theater Guild's production of "Les Miserables" with director Doug Instenes and several members of the cast.
Art Cyr, director of the Clausen Center and Professor of Political Economy, joins us for his monthly visit to offer analysis of current events.
We preview Friday night's concert by the Choral Arts Society of Southeastern Wisconsin. The concert, titled "Locally Grown," features the work of several local composers (including WGTD's own Gregory Berg.)
Gateway Technical College president Bryan Albrecht pays his monthly visit to the program- joined by two of Gateway's Star Ambassadors.
Matt Geary, talking about Kenosha Craft Beer Week (and American Craft Beer Week.) Matt owns Public Craft Brewing in downtown Kenosha
We spend part of the hour with Dr. James Ripley previewing a special concert this weekend which celebrates the 140th anniversary of the Carthage bands.
Part One: Franz Mohr, the personal piano tuner for Vladimir Horowitz; and Part Two:From the archives: Blair Tindall, author of "Mozart in the Jungle."