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WGTD's The Morning Show with Greg Berg
Daily Episodes of the Morning Show with Greg Berg. One-of-a-kind interviews with locally and nationally-renowned authors, regional newsmakers, opinion leaders, educators, performers, athletes, and other intriguing members of the community. Presented by WGTD FM. Visit us for local news and information: http://www.wgtd.org
Episodes
- WGTD's The Morning Show with Greg Berg
10/29/26. Local writer Barbara Tylla
Local writer Barbara Tylla joins us to talk about two books she has recently written - a memory book titled "Exit Laughing" and a poetry collection titled "The…
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10/28/26. Joe Rickard on Data Centers
We speak with Joe Rickard, CEO of Offsite .... a company based in Kenosha that works with companies to safeguard their data, which is becoming a more acute…
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10/27/26. The RTG does "Angel Street" ("Gaslight")
We speak with Mike Clickner about the Racine Theater Guild's production of Patrick Hamilton's play "Angel Street" - also known as "Gaslight." He also tells us…
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10/26/26. Keith McHenry, co-founder of Food Not Bombs
We speak with Keith McHenry, co-founder of the group Food Not Bombs, about his memoir "Soup Street."
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10/25/26. Donald L. Miller talks about the city of Chicago
From 2003- a conversation with Donald L. Miller, author of "City of the Century: The Epic of Chicago and the Making of Chicago." The book was the basis for a…
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10/24/26. National Geographic "Great Migrations"
From 2010 - An interview with two participants in a 7-episode miniseries for National Geographic titled Great Migrations. The documentary is available on DVD.
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10/23/26. Paul Shupe. "The Wilderness of Friendship".
Paul Shupe is one of four co-authors of "The Wilderness of Friendship: Forty Years of Hospitality, Vulnerability, and Wonder." Shupe and his three co-authors…
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10/22/26. Dr. Art Cyr
Dr. Art Cyr offers his commentary on a number of different current events and issues.
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10/21/26. Witney Schneidman. "This Africa Idea"
We speak with U.S. diplomat Witney Schneidman, author of his latest book "This Africa Idea: A Memoir of Discovery, Diplomacy, and Opportunity." Schneidman…
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10/20/26. David Anderson. Lake Geneva Symphony Orchestra
David Anderson, music director of the Lake Geneva Symphony Orchestra, tells us about the the LGSO's concert on Saturday night that will include Copland's…
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10/19/26. "The Theory of the Leisure Class".
We talk about the 19th and latest installment in Carthage College's New Play Initiative: "The Theory of the Leisure Class" by Kristin Idaszak. We speak with…
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10/18/26. James Swanson. "Bloody Crimes".
From 2010 - James Swanson, author of "Bloody Crimes: The Chase for Jefferson Davis and the Death Pageant for Lincoln's Corpse."
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10/17/26. UW-Parkside's Brian Gill talks about MACBETH
From last year- a conversation with Brian Gill from the theater faculty at the University of Wisconsin-Parkside about Shakespeare's MACBETH. I'm sharing this…
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10/16/26. Choral Arts Society and poet Regie Gibson
We preview Saturday night's Choral Arts Society's concert titled "Honoring 250 Years of American History," which opens up the 40th season of the CAS. Founder…
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10/15/26. Adam Sexton. "MacBeth: The Manga Edition".
From 2008- Adam Sexton talks about MacBeth: The Manga Edition. An excerpt from this interview aired today on the Morning Show. This is the entire interview as…
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10/15/26. James Shapiro. "1599"
From 2009 - James Shapiro, author of "1599: A Year in the Life of William Shakespeare." We replay this at least in part to help preview Saturday's HD Simulcast…
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10/14/26. Michael Cannell. "Incendiary"
From 2017 - Michael Cannell, author of "Incendiary: The Psychiatrist, the Mad Bomber, and the Invention of Criminal Profiling." This is the true story of a…
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10/14/26. Tom Clavin. "The Phantom"
We reconnect with Tom Clavin to talk about his latest book (co-written with Bob Drury) ..... "The Phantom: The Untold Story of the American Marine the Nazis…
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10/13/26. Artist Amanda Browder
We meet artist Amanda Browder - who is best-known for projects in which she wraps large structures (typically buildings) in brilliantly-colored fabric. She…
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10/13/26. Satre's " No Exit" at the White Lilac
We preview the upcoming performances (October 16th and 17th) of Jean-Paul Satre's famous play "No Exit," that is about to be performed at the White Lilac in…
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10/12/26. Violet Suta Moran / "Sweetgrass-Growing up in Montana"
Violet Suta Moran is the author of a memoir titled "Sweetgrass: Growing up in Montana," in which talks about what it was like to grow up on a farm outside of…
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10/11/26. Bill Roth, former Carthage organist
In honor of the 50th anniversary of the opening of Carthage College's Siebert Chapel - and the dedication of Grace Kolakowski Hall - we are replaying a 2001…
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10/10/26. Alan Anderson on the history of Carthage College
In honor of Carthage College's homecoming, we replay a conversation recorded back in 2005 with Dr. Alan Anderson, who served Carthage (his alma mater) in…
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10/9/26. Lars Anderson on NFL QB Tom Brady
Lars Anderson, longtime writer for Sports Illustrated and the author of 13 best-selling books, talks about his latest book .... "Brady: An American Story and…
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10/8/26. Kailyn Palomares- Racine's Eco Justice Center
For Kailyn Palomares's October visit to the Morning Show, we talk with two representatives of Racine's Eco Justice Center: MayLynn Conter Strack, Executive…
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10/7/26. Brian Gill on UW-Parkside's production of "The Arsonists"
We speak with Brian Gill about the next production of the theatrical arts department at the University of Wisconsin-Parkside ..... "The Arsonists". .... which…
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10/7/26. Matt Prochaska and Mt. Pleasant's Troll
We speak with Matt Prochaska, Director of Tourism for the village of Mount Pleasant, about plans to have renowned Danish artist Thomas Dambo build and install…
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10/5/26. Carthage Homecoming 2026
We preview Carthage College's Homecoming 2026, which is coming up this weekend: October 9, 10 and 11. We speak with Rev. Adam Miller-Stubbendick, campus…
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10/6/26. "Cirrus: The Sky Dancer" by Jodie Blackshaw
This interview concerns a world premiere that will take place this Thursday evening at the University of Wisconsin-Parkside ..... "Cirrus: The Sky Dancer," a…
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10/4/26. *Remembering 9/11". therapist Amy Chapeau
*Intermittently through the month of September, we ran both newly recorded and archival interviews related in one way or another to the events of 9/11 in…
- WGTD's The Morning Show with Greg Berg
10/3/26. Rebecca Sheir. "Circle Round" podcast
(from the archives). We talk with Rebecca Sheir about her podcast "Circle Round" which features stories and music designed for the whole family to enjoy…
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10/3/26. Remembering composer Carlisle Floyd
In honor of the 100th birthday of the late Carlisle Floyd, one of America's most beloved opera composers, we rerun a conversation from 2012 when the Milwaukee…
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10/2/26. "America But Bigger".
We speak with Mark Kawar, the author of a new book called "America But Bigger: Near Annexations, from Greenland to the Galapagos." Kawar's his book as an…
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10/1/26. Joycelyn Fish- 50th Anniversary Celebration at the RTG
We speak with Joycelyn Fish, Marketing and Development Director at the Racine Theater Guild, about a free special event coming up this Sunday afternoon…
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9/30/26. "Stories and Heart"
From 2023- Sharon Price John, author of "Stories and Heart: Unlock the Power of Personal Stories to Create a Life You Love."
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9/30/26. "Lovers of Liberty".
We talk about the narrated musical work "Lovers of Liberty" that will be performed as part of the dedication of the newly refurbished Ceremonial Courtroom in…
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9/29/26. Singer/Songwriter Nellie McKay
We connect with singer/Songwriter Nellie McKay, who is returning to Kenosha's White Lilac on Thursday evening, October 1st - at 8 p.m. McKay has enjoyed a…
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9/27/26. "Dog is Love"
From 2020 - Dr. Clyde D. L. Wynne, author of "Dog is Love: Why and How Your Dog Loves You."
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9/26/26. *Remembering 9/11* "Running Toward Danger"
*Intermittently through the month of September, we are airing newly reocrded and archival interviews to commemorate the 25th anniversary of 9/11." We share a…
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9/25/26. 20/20 Co-Host Deborah Roberts
We speak with Deborah Roberts, a Senior National Affairs Correspondent for ABC News- and co-host of 20/20, which begins its newest season Friday night…
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9/24/26. "Elegies" at Carthage College
We preview the performances of "Elegies: A Song Cycle" by William Finn with director Molly Fuller and with three students who are part of the cast: Brayden…
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9/22/26. Soprano Laura Strickling
We are resharing a portion of a 2025 conversation with two-time Grammy Award nominee Laura Strickling, a classically-trained soprano who is singing a recital…
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9/22/26. Joseph Tenuta. "Launch Kenosha"
We talk about LAUNCH KENOSHA with Joseph Tenuta, who is Rogers Palmers Distinguished Professor in Business, Department Chair of Management, and Assistant…
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9/20/26. Kevin Wade, "Johnny Careless"
From 2025- Kevin Wade talks about his novel "Johnny Careless."
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9/19/26 (2006) Julie Borchard-Young
From 2006 - As the Metropolitan Opera celebrates the start of its 20th anniversary Live in HD series, we replay a 2006 conversation with Julie Borcard-Young …
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9//18/26. Ryan Steck. "Target Down".
We talk with best-selling novelist Ryan Steck about his latest suspense thriller, "Target Down."
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9/18/26- (2006) Met GM Peter Gelb & the Met Live in HD Series
The Metropolitan Opera is celebrating the 20th anniversary of its groundbreaking Live in HD series .... in which live performances from the Met are beamed to…
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9/17/26. Susan Froemke. ("The Opera House".
In honor of the 60th anniversary of the opening of the new Metropolitan Opera House at Lincoln Center on September 16, 1966, we replay a portion of a…
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9/17/26 "Something Rotten" by the Lakeside Players
We talk about the Lakeside Players' production of the hilarious musical "Something Rotten" - with stage director Katie Gray, music director Chase Portner, and…
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9/16/26. *Remembering 9/11* "What is Life Worth?"
*Intermittently through the month of September, we are airing newly recorded and archival interviews to commemorate the 25th anniversary of 9/11.*. Today is a…
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9/15/26. Jennifer Clemens. "An Imperfect Union".
Jennifer Clemens, a member of the political science faculty at the University of Wisconsin-Parkside, talks about an important event coming up next Wednesday at…
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9/15/26. Doug Instenes. "The Play that Goes Wrong"
Doug Instenes from the Racine Theater Guild talks about the RTG's. current production - a wild comedy called "The Play That Goes Wrong" which runs through…
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9/14/26. Walter Koenig
BONUS: In honor of actor Walter Koenig's 90th birthday .... and the recent 60th anniversary of the network premiere of Star Trek: the Original Series, we…
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9/14/26 *Remembering 9/11*. "Unbuilding the World Trade Center"
*Intermittently through the month of September, we are airing newly recorded and archival interviews to commemorate the 25th anniversary of 9/11.*. Today we…
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9/13/26. *Remebering 9/11". Dr. Jack Keating
*Intermittently through the month of September, we are airing newly recorded as well as archival interviews to commemorate the 25th anniversary of 9/11.* This…
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9/12/26 "Remembering 9/11" Jan Sjogren from the Salvation Army
*Intermittently through the month of September, we are airing newly recorded as well as archival interviews to commemorate the 25th anniversary of 9/11.* This…
- WGTD's The Morning Show with Greg Berg
9/11/26. Tom Downey - "The Last Men Out".
From 2005- Tom Downey, author of "The Last Men Out: Life of the Edge at Rescue 2 Firehouse." Brooklyn Rescue 2 has been long renowned as one of the finest…
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9/11/26. Jeffrey Robinson. "Ash and Honor".
Best-selling author Jeffrey Robinson discusses his new book "Ash and Honor: The Untold 368 Minutes of 9/11."
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9/10/26. Adam Nimoy (son of Leonard Nimoy)
From 2025- in honor of the 60th anniversary of the premiere of Star Trek: the Original Series ...... Adam Nimoy discusses his book "The Most Human: Reconciling…
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9/10/26 Jack Grassel and Jill Jensen ("Jack and Jill")
In memory of a marvelous guitarist named Jack Grassel, we replay an interview from 2019 with Jack and his wife Jill Jensen - who were a highly-regarded…