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Contingent faculty of Ithaca College: Rachel Kaufman and Brody Burroughs – March 3rd
Rachel Kaufman and Brody Burroughs, members of the Ithaca College part-time contingent faculty union, speak on contingent faculty in higher education, and their current situation working at the college. Their conversation with WRFI’s Forrester Hammer originally aired on the March 3, 2017 edition of WRFI Community Radio News.
Read More“Root Map”- A Play About about Borders and Migration- February 28, 2017
Rosalie Purvis and Debaroti Chakraborti, performers in the theatre production “Root Map”, visit WRFI to discuss their play, that will be performed on March 2, 2017. They talk about how the international collaboration came about, and speak about the notion of borders and how they have affected people’s lives. For more info., http://events.cornell.edu/event/root_map_an_original_theatrical_performance This interview…
Read MoreProtecting Land and Water Resources in The Finger Lakes
WRFI’s Lori Sonken speaks with Andy Zepp, executive director, Finger Lakes Land Trust, about the organization’s effort to build and protect trails, and conserve, land, water and other natural resources in the Finger Lakes area. This interview aired on February 24, 2017.
Read MoreSpending Nights in Congressman Tom Reed’s Office
Todd Saddler of the Ithaca Catholic Worker talks about his experience meeting with Congressman Tom Reed following the 2-night sit-in in the Congressman’s Ithaca office in February 2017. This interview with WRFI’s Lori Sonken aired on February 21, 2017.
Read MoreContaminants in Vaccines
Inorganic metals, including lead and iron, are found in vaccines, says independent journalist Celeste McGovern. The contaminants may get into vaccines inadvertently. No one is looking at the impact these dirty vaccines, injected in multiple doses, are having on human health. McGovern spoke with WRFI’s Lori Sonken on 13 February, 2017.
Read MoreCombating Islamophobia through Education- February 14th, 2017
Professor Deborah Starr of the Cornell University Department of Near Eastern Studies discusses the upcoming “teach-in” to combat Islamophobia. The event, on February 17th, will include talks by experts on topics related to Islamophobia, the Middle East, and its relationship with America. In addition, there will be readings of literary works by writers whose home…
Read MoreCornell’s Response to Trump’s Immigration Policies
Cornell professor Shannon Gleeson discusses how Cornell is addressing undocumented students during the Trump era. This interview with WRFI’s Lori Sonken aired on February 6, 2017.
Read MoreVitamin L’s “Walk A Mile” 30th Anniversary- February 7th, 2017
Jan Nigro and Erin Hilgartner of the Vitamin L Project talk about the 30th anniversary of the singing group’s signature tune, “Walk a Mile”. They also discuss why kids love Vitamin L and why their work is so important. This interview aired on the February 7th, 2017 edition of WRFI Community Radio News.
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