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Running to Places Production of the Musical "Rent" June 30th, 2016
Esther Racoosin speaks with Michael Sloan and Elisheva Glaser, members of the cast of Running to Places’ production of “Rent”. The musical will premier on July 6, 2016 at the Kitchen Theatre. They discuss the themes of the musical and also the importance of theatre in their lives. This interview originally aired on the June…
Read MoreDr. Maureen Hanson of Cornell about Chronic Fatigue Syndrome-June 28th, 2016
Esther Racoosin speaks with Dr. Maureen Hanson of the Cornell University Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics about her laboratory’s recent study about biomarkers in patients with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/Myalgic Encephalomyelitis, or CFS/ME. Their research paper can be found at: https://microbiomejournal.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s40168-016-0171-4. More information about CFS/ME can be found at: http://solvecfs.org/ This interview originally aired on…
Read MoreLisa Holmes, Director of the Tompkins. Co. office of the Aging-June 23rd, 2016
Esther Racoosin speaks with Lisa Holmes, Director of the Tompkins County Office of the Aging, about an upcoming workshop on Tuesday, June 28th, about collecting oral histories. She describes a collection of stories that have already been gathered from local aging LGBT adults. This interview originally aired on the June 23rd, 2016 edition of WRFI…
Read MoreSpending 99 hours swimming, biking, and cycling
WRFI’s Lori Sonken talks with Shane Eversfield about his 5-day-long, 500 mile, triathlon to raise money to support patients with Lou Gehrig’s disease. This interview aired on June 20, 2016
Read MoreSilent Film Era Fashions on Display at Cornell
Cornell Professor Denise Green talks with WRFI’s Lori Sonken about the fashions worn by movie stars living and working in Ithaca in the early 1900’s. This interview aired on June 17, 2016.
Read MoreDavid Rhodes of Ithaca Welcomes Refugees-June 21st, 2016
Esther Racoosin speaks with David Rhodes of Ithaca Welcomes Refugees. He describes the objectives of the organization, and what volunteers are doing to help prepare for the expected arrival of refugees from around the world. This interview originally aired on the June 21st, 2016 edition of WRFI Community Radio News.
Read MoreDawn Seymour, about being a Women Airforce Service Pilot-June 13th, 2016
Esther Racoosin speaks with Ms. Dawn Seymour, Cornell Class of 1939, during her 77th college reunion. She describes her first experience flying in an airplane, and what it was like to volunteer as a Women’s Airforce Service Pilot, or WASP, during World War II. This interview originally aired on the June 13th, 2016 edition of…
Read MoreHerStory, a benefit for the Advocacy Center of Tompkins County-May 31st, 2016
Esther Racoosin talks with Elisheva Glaser and Abby Cooper, co-Presidents of the SWIS club (Strong Women Impacting Society) at Ithaca High School, about their upcoming fundraiser, HerStory. The event, benefiting the Advocacy Center of Tompkins County, features students and people from the community talking and performing about the meaning of mothers, mother figures, and mentors.…
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