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Racism and the Rise of Donald Trump

By WRFI News Staff

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…

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Shirt Happens–Eye Gallery in Ithaca Displays New Exhibit

By WRFI News Staff

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.

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Lyme Disease Vaccine Needed

By WRFI News Staff

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.

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Two Area Farmers Keep Their Heads Above Water During the Drought – July 28th, 2016

By WRFI News Staff

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…

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