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Cast of Running to Places' "Pirates of Penzance"-August 11th, 2016
Cast members Abby Swartout and Bailey Olmstead of the Running to Places’ production of “Pirates of Penzance” talk about their experiences performing in the comic operetta. They also talk about what they love about the teen theatre group “Running to Places”. This interview originally aired on the August 11th, 2016 edition of WRFI Community Radio…
Read MoreRacism and the Rise of Donald Trump
Kwame Acheampong talks with Dr. Paula Ioanide, an associate professor at the Center for the Study of Culture, Race and Ethnicity at Ithaca College and the author of “The Emotional Politics of Racism: How Feelings Trump Facts in an Era of Colorblindness.” They discussed how racism has fueled the rise of Donald Trump as a…
Read MoreShirt Happens–Eye Gallery in Ithaca Displays New Exhibit
Lisa Pincus discusses her exhibit, Shirt Happens: Linear Threads, at the Eye Gallery in Ithaca. Her interview with WRFI’s Lori Sonken aired on August 4, 2016.
Read MoreLyme Disease Vaccine Needed
Susan Boutros with Ithaca-based Environmental Associates LTD speaks with WRFI’s Lori Sonken about lyme disease infecting Central New York, among other areas. This interview aired on July 29, 2016.
Read MoreTwo Area Farmers Keep Their Heads Above Water During the Drought – July 28th, 2016
Farmer Chaw Chang talks with WRFI Community Radio News’ Kwame Acheampong about the adaptations his farm has made due to the drought that has severely affected Tompkins County. Farmer Tony Potenza also discussed how his farm adapted to drought conditions with special news correspondent Felix Teitelbaum. This interview originally aired on the July 28th, 2016 edition…
Read MoreHilary Lambert of the Cayuga Lake Watershed Network-July 26th, 2016
Esther Racoosin talks with Hilary Lambert, Executive Director and Steward of the Cayuga Lake Watershed Network (CLWN). They discussed the effects of the current severe drought on the watershed and suggestions for how citizens can conserve water. Go to http://www.cayugalake.org for information about CLWN, and for more information about water conservation during a drought,…
Read MoreMichael Pinnisi of the Ithaca Shakespeare Company-July 19th 2016
Esther Racoosin speaks with Michael Pinnisi, President of the Board of Directors of the Ithaca Shakespeare Company, about the 2016 summer season in their new location at the Allan H. Treman State Marine Park on Cayuga Lake. They discuss the ISC’s current productions, Twelfth Night and Henry VI. This interview originally aired on the July…
Read MoreBruce Gagnon, Anti-War Activist
Bruce Gagnon, veteran anti-war activist, and co-founder of the Global Network Against Weapons and Nuclear Power in Space, spoke with us by phone to share his insights on the state of US militarism, the upcoming elections, and the need for activists to unite in order to effect real change.
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