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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
1/26/25 "A Special Education" (learning disabilities)
From 2007 - Dana Buchman, author of "A Special Education: One Family's Journey Through the Maze of Learning Disabilities."
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1/25/25 "Hollow Earth"
From 2006- one of my favorite author interviews- David Standish, author of "Hollow Earth: The Long and Curious History of Imagining Strange Lands, Fantastical…
- WGTD's The Morning Show with Greg Berg
1/24/25 Poets Laureate of Kenosha and Racine
We introduce you to the new Poets Laureate of Kenosha and Racine ....... Nico Moore, poet laureate for Kenosha, and Mary Skillings and Thomas Carr, co-poets…
- WGTD's The Morning Show with Greg Berg
1/23/25 Dr. Art Cyr
Dr. Art Cyr - a monthly visitor to the Morning Show for more than twenty years- pays his first visit to the program in 2025. We discuss the closing days of the…
- WGTD's The Morning Show with Greg Berg
1/22/25 Ben Bova "Saturn"
From 2003 - renowned science-fiction author Ben Bova talks about his novel "Saturn," which was part of his Grant Tour series, which depicted the human…
- WGTD's The Morning Show with Greg Berg
1/22/25 "Letters to a Young Teacher"
From 2008- Jonathan Kozol, author of "Letters to a Young Teacher."
- WGTD's The Morning Show with Greg Berg
1/22/25 "How to Chase Change"
Alexis Fernandez-Preiksa, author of "How to Chase Change: Thirty Days to Master your Mindset."
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1/21/25 Dana Oswald on "The Iliad"
Our guest is Dr. Dana Oswald, Professor of English, and Chair of the Department of Literatures and Languages at the University of Wisconsin-Parkside. She is…
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1/20/25 An Idea Whose Time Has Come
In honor of Martin Luther King Day: From 2014 or 2015 ..... Todd Purdum discusses his book "An Idea Whose Time Has Come: Two Presidents, Two Parties, and the…
- WGTD's The Morning Show with Greg Berg
1/19/25 The Recipe Club
From 2009- Nancy Garfinkel, co-author of "The Recipe Club: A Tale of Food and Friendship."
- WGTD's The Morning Show with Greg Berg
1/18/25 Under a Flaming Sky
In light of the catastrophic fires in southern California, we are re-sharing this interview with Daniel James Brown from 2006 in which he discusses his book…
- WGTD's The Morning Show with Greg Berg
1/17/25 State Senator Robert Wirch
We speak today with Wisconsin State Senator Robert Wirch, who has represented the 22nd senate district since 1997. We touch on a number of different issues…
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1/16/25 Kailyn Palomares
For Kailyn Palomares's monthly visit to the program, she is joined by two fellow alumni from the environmental studies program at the University of…
- WGTD's The Morning Show with Greg Berg
1/15/24 "Den of Spies"
One of our most noteworthy interviews from 2024: Craig Unger, author of "Den of Spies: Reagan, Carter, and the Secret History of the Treason that Stole the…
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1/14/25 A Carthage grad competes on Wheel Of Fortune
Carthage grad Mike Stoehrmann talks about the experience of being a contestant on WHEEL OF FORTUNE. (Mike's episode was telecast on New Year's Eve.) Mike is a…
- WGTD's The Morning Show with Greg Berg
1/11/25 "Revenge of the Electric Car"
From 2012- Chris Paine talks about his documentary film "Revenge of the Electric Car," which examines the work of several different trailblazers .... including…
- WGTD's The Morning Show with Greg Berg
1/13/25 Remembering Rod Serling - and a novel about Lucille Ball
Part One: - In celebration of what would have been Rod Serling's 100th birthday on December 25th, 2024, we speak with Anne Serling, author of "As I Knew Him…
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1/12/25 "The Year of the Bird"
From 2011= Susan Spangler, author and illustrator of the graphic novel "The Year of the Bird- True Stories in Pictures and Words."
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1/10/25 The Tigerbelles
One of our favorite interviews from 2024- Aime Alley Card, author of "The Tigerbelles: Olympic Legends from Tennessee State." The book chronicles the rise of…
- WGTD's The Morning Show with Greg Berg
1/9/24 Remembering Peter Yarrow
We remember renowned folk singer and composer Peter Yarrow, who passed away earlier this week, by replaying a 2012 interview about his children's book based on…
- WGTD's The Morning Show with Greg Berg
1/8/25 Beth Bush "Over the River...." / Epilepsy
Part One: Beth Bush is the guest director of the Racine Theater Guild's newest production, Joe Di Pietro's "Over the river and through the woods," which opens…
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1/7/25 Carthage Arts Symposium
(Rescheduled) - This is a preview of next week's 3rd annual Carthage Arts Symposium, titled "Peace, Parity, a New Cold War?" which takes place next Tuesday…
- WGTD's The Morning Show with Greg Berg
1/6/25 "Why Books Still Matter"
One of our favorite interviews from 2024 (originally airing during Banned Books Week) ..... Karl Weber, author and editor of "Why Books Still Matter: Honoring…
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1/5/24 Braver Angels Founder David Lapp
(one of our favorite interviews from 2024) - David Lapp, co-founder of the group Braver Angels (originally known as "Better Angels) - which seeks to help…
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1/4/24 Boxer Gerry Cooney
(One of our favorite interviews from 2024) - Gerry Cooney, author of "Gentleman Gerry: A Contender in the Ring, a Champion in Recovery."
- WGTD's The Morning Show with Greg Berg
1/3/25 Remembering Jimmy Carter
In memory of former U.S. President Jimmy Carter, who died on December 29th at the age of 100, we replay my 2005 conversation in which we talk about his book…
- WGTD's The Morning Show with Greg Berg
1/2/25 "A Whaler at Twilight"
One of our favorite Morning Show interviews from 2024: Alexander R. Brash talks about his book"A Whaler at Twilight: A True Account of Whaling and Redemption."…
- WGTD's The Morning Show with Greg Berg
1/1/25 Anna Quindlen "Loud and Clear"
From 2004 - Best-selling author of columnist Anna Quindlen talks about her book "Loud and Clear.
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12/31/24 Jim Moret "The Last Day of my Life"
From 2010, journalist Jim Moret talks about his deeply personal book "The Last Day of my Life."
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12/30/24 The Last Ride of Caleb O'Toole
From 2013- actor and writer Eric Pierpoint talks about his book "The Last Ride of Caleb O'Toole."
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12/29/24 "Lost Subs"
From 2002- Deep sea photographer Paul Skerry talks about his book "Lost Subs: from the Hunley to the Kursk, the greatest submarines ever lost - and found."
- WGTD's The Morning Show with Greg Berg
12/28/29 More "Amahl" with Nathan Engstrom
From 2012- In another followup to Thursday's program, which featured a reunion of young men who had performed the title role of Menotti's Christmas opera…
- WGTD's The Morning Show with Greg Berg
12/27/24 More about "Amahl" with Michael Weideberg, Beth Bush and Jeri Smith
In a follow-up to yesterday's Amahl reunion, we replay a 2002 conversation with one of those past Amahls - Michael Weideberg - along with Beth Bush, who…
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12/26/24 An "Amahl & the Night Visitors" Reunion
From 2017 - a preview of what was a very special performance of Gian Carlo Menotti's Christmas opera "Amahl and the Night Visitors" by the Choral Arts Society…
- WGTD's The Morning Show with Greg Berg
12/25/24 Merry Christmas, America
From the archives: Bruce Littlefield, author of "Merry Christmas, America: Mega-watt Displays across the U.S.A."
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12/24/24 "Love, Santa"
From 2017- Martha Brockenbrough talks about her delightful children's book "Love, Santa - The Beautiful Truth About Santa."
- WGTD's The Morning Show with Greg Berg
12//23/24 "The Amber Room"
From 2004 .... Catherine Scott-Clark talks about her book "The Amber Room: The Fate of the World's Greatest Lost Treasure."
- WGTD's The Morning Show with Greg Berg
12/22/24 Rampage (school shootings)
In the wake of a tragic school shooting in Madison, Wisconsin, we are re-sharing a 2005 conversation with Katherine Newman, author of "Rampage: The Social…
- WGTD's The Morning Show with Greg Berg
12/21/24 Remembering John Stewig
We remember John Stewig, who had a long and distinguished career in the field of library science with a specialty in children's literature. He helped to create…
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12/20/24 Remembering Dr. Thomas Noer
We replay a 2013 conversation with Dr. Thomas Noer, long time history professor at Carthage, who passed away earlier this year. Carthage has created a special…
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12/19/24 Presidents and Baseball
From 2018- Curt Smith, author of "The Presidents and the Pastime: The History of Baseball and the White House." Smith's professional resume includes a stint as…
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12/19/24 Napoleon: A Life
From the archives: Andrew Roberts, author of "Napoleon: A Life."
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12/18/24 Dr. Laura Gellott's biography of Helen Perry Curtis
From 2022 - We speak with Dr. Laura Gellott, Professor Emeritus of History at the University of Wisconsin-Parkside, about her book Helen Perry Curtis and the…
- WGTD's The Morning Show with Greg Berg
12/17/24 "I Dream of Popo"
From 2021 - Livia Blackburne talks about her beautiful children's book "I Dream of Popo."
- WGTD's The Morning Show with Greg Berg
12/17/24 Salvation Army Red Kettle Campaign
We speak with Eddie Williams III, a corps officer and pastor with the Salvation Army Racine Chapter and Community Center, about their famous Red Kettle…
- WGTD's The Morning Show with Greg Berg
12/16/24 "Merry and Hark: a Christmas Story"
From 2023- April Genevieve Tucholke talks about her children's book "Merry and Hark: A Christmas Story." It's based on the true story of a small owl that…
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12/16/24 Berg Christmas at the RTG
In a startling role reversal, Gregory Berg is the guest .... interviewed by his longtime colleague Dave McGrath, WGTD news director - talking about the next…
- WGTD's The Morning Show with Greg Berg
12/15/24 Earl Swift talks about the Lunar Rover
From earlier this year- Best-selling author Earl Swift talks about his book "Across the Airless Wilds: The Lunar Rover and the Triumph of the Final Moon…
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12/14/24 The Boy who would be Shakespeare
From 2010 - Doug Stewart, author of "The Boy Who Would Be Shakespeare- A Tale of Forgery and Folly." It's the story of a frustrated young writer named William…
- WGTD's The Morning Show with Greg Berg
12/12/24 Kailyn Palomares on Conservation
Kailyn Palomares joins us with two of her colleagues from Racine County Land and Water Conservation Division - Chad Sampson and Jon Grove - to talk about what…
- WGTD's The Morning Show with Greg Berg
12/13/24 Craig Gall- Kenosha Pops Band Xmas concert
We speak with Craig Gall, director of the Kenosha Pops Band, about their Christmas concert coming up this Saturday evening 7 pm at Carthage's Siebert Chapel.
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12/11/24 "Unpregnant Pause"
Debbie Slevin, author of "Unpregnant Pause: Where are the babies?" The book is a very thoughtful exploration of what goes into a woman's decision about whether…
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12/10/24 Belle City Brassworks Christmas concerts
We preview the Christmas concerts of the Belle City Brassworks on December 11th and 18th with Doug Johnson, director of the group .... and Katie Humphrey…
- WGTD's The Morning Show with Greg Berg
12/10/24 Candlelight Christmas Concert
We preview the Candlelight Christmas Concert coming up this Saturday night at First Presbyterian Church in downtown Racine with Pat Badger, co-producer of the…
- WGTD's The Morning Show with Greg Berg
11/9/24 Joseph Tenuta "The Starting Bluprnt"
Joseph Tenuta, Assistant Professor of Marketing and Management at Carthage College, talks about his book "The Starting Bluprnt: What you can expect when you…
- WGTD's The Morning Show with Greg Berg
12/8/24 Give to your heart's content
From 2002 - Dr. Linda Harper talks about her book "Give to your heart's content - without giving yourself away." The book explores how one can be a giving…
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12/7/24 Jane Bryant Quinn
From 2015 - Jane Bryant Quinn, author of "How to make your money last- The Indispensable Retirement Guide."
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12/6/24 UW-Parkside Messiah- in memory of Frances Bedford
We preview the two performances this weekend of Handel's MESSIAH at the University of Wisconsin-Parkside ... performances that are dedicated to the memory of…
- WGTD's The Morning Show with Greg Berg
12/5/24 Carthage Christmas Festival 2024
We preview this weekend's performances of the Carthage Christmas Festival - billed this year as the 150th anniversary festival. We speak with Matthew Hougland…
- WGTD's The Morning Show with Greg Berg
12/4/24 Curzio Caravati - KUFI Farm
Curzio Caravati talks about his non-profit KUFI Farm .... KUFI stands for Kenosha Urban Farm Institute, a research farm that explores how we can raise crops…