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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
3/17/24 Malachy McCourt- The Claddagh Ring
From 2003 - Malachy McCourt (younger brother of best-selling author Frank McCourt) discusses his book "The Claddagh Ring: Ireland's Cherished Symbol of…
- WGTD's The Morning Show with Greg Berg
3/16/24 Two books about Dogs
From 2005 - Dr. Stanley Coren, author of "How Dogs Think: What the world looks like to them and why they act the way they do." Also, Emily Yoffe, author of…
- WGTD's The Morning Show with Greg Berg
3/15/24 Dr. Lynn Akey, UW-Parkside Chancellor
Dr. Lynn Akey, Chancellor of the University of Wisconsin-Parkside, pays her first visit to the Morning Show. She assumed her position at Parkside in January.
- WGTD's The Morning Show with Greg Berg
3/14/24 Maple Sugaring
Kailyn Palomares has taken over from Nan Calvert in organizing monthly Morning Show programs around various topics related to the environment and the natural…
- WGTD's The Morning Show with Greg Berg
3/12/24 Lakeside Players' "The 39 Steps"
We speak with director Steve Mattnor and actor Sean Collier about the lakeside players' production of "The 39 Steps," a comic parody of the classic 1935 Alfred…
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3/13/24 Carthage's "On the Verge"
We preview the Carthage College theater department's production of Eric Overmyer's "On the Verge, or The Geography of Yearning" with Professor Herschel Kruger…
- WGTD's The Morning Show with Greg Berg
3/12/24 Tiffany Jewel on Racism
Best-selling author Tiffany Jewell talks about her most recent book "Everything I Learned About Racism I Learned In School." Growing up in Syracuse, NY as a…
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3/11/24 Mia X Ally / Raghavan Iyer
Part 1 - We catch up with the spectacular musical duo of Mia X Ally (Mia is a superb violinist, Ally is a award-winning bagpiper) who will be performing in…
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3/10/24 Bilingualism in the home
From a few years ago- three Carthage College faculty members: Wayne Thompson, Matt Borden, and Dimitri Shapovalov, talk about their respective experiences with…
- WGTD's The Morning Show with Greg Berg
3/9/24 Let me clear my throat
From 2013- an exploration of the human voice with Elena Passarello, author of "Let me clear my throat."
- WGTD's The Morning Show with Greg Berg
3/8/24 Martha Graham's Cold War
Victoria Philips, author of "Martha Graham's Cold War: The Dance of American Diplomacy." The book explores some of the ways in which the renowned dancer and…
- WGTD's The Morning Show with Greg Berg
3/7/24 Uw-Parkside Jazz Week
Russ Johnson, director of jazz studies at the University of Wisconsin-Parkside, talks about Jazz Week 2024, which is next week. We also talk about the…
- WGTD's The Morning Show with Greg Berg
3/6/24 "Cherries in Winter"
From 2009- Suzan Colon talks about her book "Cherries in Winter: My family's recipe for hope in hard times."
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3/5/24 KAFASI Meals on Wheels
We talk about KAFASI (Kenosha Area Family and Aging Services) and their many programs with Executive Director Ron Tatum and AmericCorps Senior Project Director…
- WGTD's The Morning Show with Greg Berg
3/4/24 "A Whaler at Twilight"
Alexander R. Brash, author of "A Whaler at Twilight: A true account of Whaling and Redemption in the South Pacific." Brash's great-great grandfather fell on…
- WGTD's The Morning Show with Greg Berg
3/3/24 Queen Noor
For Women's History Month: From 2003, Queen Noor, Queen of Jordan from 1978 to 1999, talks about her book "Leap of Faith: Memoirs of an Unexpected Life."
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3/2/24 Marc Elliot on Charlton Heston
From 2017 - Marc Elliot discusses his book "Charlton Heston: Hollywood's Last Icon."
- WGTD's The Morning Show with Greg Berg
3/1/24 "Where the children take us" / "Wonder Women"
Part 1- Zane E. Asher, author of "Where the Children Take Us: How one family achieved the unimaginable." The book his Asher's tribute to her mother and how she…
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2/29/24 Travel Writers Lucas Peters / Rick Steves
Lucas Peters talks about his Moon Guide "Grand European Journeys: 40 Unforgettable Trips by Road, Rail, Sea and More." Also, from the archives- Rick Steves…
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2/28/24 An Ibsen Play / A 21st century Cabaret
Part One: We speak with Brian Gill, Associate Professor of Theater Arts at the University of WIsconsin-Parkside, about their production of "When We Dead…
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2/27/24 Dr. James Ripley- Carthage Bands
Dr. James Ripley, director of instrumental activities at Carthage College, talks about the concert tomorrow night (Feb. 28th) that commemorates the first band…
- WGTD's The Morning Show with Greg Berg
2/26/24 Alzheimer's Disease
We discuss Alzheimer's Disease with two representatives of the Kenosha County Aging and Disability Resource Center: Paula Clark, programs supervisor, and Susan…
- WGTD's The Morning Show with Greg Berg
2/25/24 Nan Calvert- edible native plants
We are sharing some of our favorite Nan Calvert interviews from the past. (She recently stepped down after organizing monthly environmental Morning Show…
- WGTD's The Morning Show with Greg Berg
2/24/24 Nan Calvert - Wisconsin State Herbarium
We are sharing memorable Nan Calvert interviews from the past. This interview from October 2022 was with John Zaborsky from the Wisconsin State Herbarium…
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2/22/24 Dr. Colleen Palmer on Public Relations
Dr. Colleen Palmer, Assistant Professor of Communication and Digital Media, talks about the field of public relations and how it has changed quite dramatically…
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2/21/24 "Get off the Fence!"
(from the archives) Jeffrey Makoff, co-author of "Get Off The Fence: 10+1 Steps to help you make that Big Decision."
- WGTD's The Morning Show with Greg Berg
2/21/24 Doug Instenes on the RTG's "Now & Then"
Doug Instenes, managing and artistic director of the Racine Theater Guild, talks about their production of Sean Grennen's play "Now and Then," which opens this…
- WGTD's The Morning Show with Greg Berg
2/20/24 Dr. Susan Partovi "Renegade MD"
Dr. Susan Partovi has devoted most of her professional life to providing medical care to people experiencing homelessness. Her memoir is titled "Renegade MD: A…
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2/20/24 Steve Berry "The Atlas Maneuver"
We reconnect with best-selling novelist Steve Berry to talk about his latest thriller, "The Atlas Maneuver." The novel touches on a number of fascinating…
- WGTD's The Morning Show with Greg Berg
1/19/24 "Franklin and Washington"
For President's Day: We speak with Pulitzer Prize winning writer Edward J. Larson about his book "Franklin and Washington: The Founding Partnership."
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2/18/24 Nan Calvert - Dragonflies
We are devoting the Saturday and Sunday editions of the podcast to some of our favorite episodes with Nan Calvert, who has co-hosted monthly environmental…
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2/17/24 Nan Calvert - Lichens
Nan Calvert has been contributing interesting environmentally-themed Morning Shows on a monthly basis for the past eighteen years. She recently stepped away…
- WGTD's The Morning Show with Greg Berg
2/16/24 "The Tigerbelles"
Aime Alley Card discusses her book "The Tigerbelles: Olympic Legends from Tennessee State." The book chronicles the spectacular women's track and field…
- WGTD's The Morning Show with Greg Berg
2/15/24 Dr. Art Cyr
Dr. Art Cyr, from the faculty at Carthage College, joins us for the first time in 2024. The topics we discuss include Secretary of State Blinken's recent visit…
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2/14/24 Rev. Darren Utley
Rev. Darren Utley is the pastor at First Presbyterian Church in Racine, which is about to celebrate its 185th anniversary. Its long history includes a…
- WGTD's The Morning Show with Greg Berg
2/14/24 "Wherever You've Been"
We talk about the play "Wherever You've Been" with playwright (and Carthage alum) Caitlin Di Giacomo and stage director Adrianna Jones. The play concerns the…
- WGTD's The Morning Show with Greg Berg
2/13/24 From Curiosity to Science (2019)
Five years ago this month (Feb. 2019) a fascinating exhibit opened at the Kenosha Public Museum titled "From Curiosity to Science." This interview was done…
- WGTD's The Morning Show with Greg Berg
2/13/24 "The Birds of Dog"
Ann B. Parson, author of "The Birds of Dog: An Historical Novel Based on Mostly True Events." The book is set in early 19th century Boston and delves into the…
- WGTD's The Morning Show with Greg Berg
2/12/24 Lincoln among the Badgers
From 2020- Steven K. Rogstad, author of "Lincoln Among the Badgers." The book explores the many and various connections that our 16th president had with the…
- WGTD's The Morning Show with Greg Berg
2/11/24 Nan Calvert- Habitat Restoration
In gratitude for Nan Calvert's monthly contributions to the Morning Show for the past 18 years, here is a favorite- from March 2021 - concerning the Meachem…
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2/10/24 Nan Calvert with Kevin Doyle (DNR)
In honor of Nan Calvert's 18 years as a contributor to the MS, we're rebroadcasting some favorite Nan programs from the past. This undated interview features…
- WGTD's The Morning Show with Greg Berg
2/9/24 Holy Rosary Sports Night / Super Bowl Gold
Part One: An update on Holy Rosary's Sports Night with Grey Pawell and Tony Geliche. The event celebrates its 60th anniversary this year just as it is about to…
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2/8/24 Nan Calvert
Nan Calvert welcomes to the program Dave Giordano (executive director) and Kristine Heuser (storm water consultant) for Root Pike WIN (Watershed Initiative) to…
- WGTD's The Morning Show with Greg Berg
2/7/24 Ron Clark The Excellent 11
From 2004 - Ron Clark, author of "The Excellent 11: Qualities Teachers and Parents Use to Motivate, Inspire and Educate Children."
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2/7/24 The Magical Place We Call School
Dr. Kathleen Corley talks about her book "The Magical Place We Call School: Creating a Safe Space for Learning and Happiness in a Challenging World." Dr…
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2/6/24 Conductor David Anderson (Lake Geneva Symphony)
Part 1 - David Anderson, music director of the Lake Geneva Symphony Orchestra, talks about recent and future projects with the ensemble (whose members are all…
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2/5/24 Roger Moreano on Racism
Roger Moreano, founder and president of Bridges 4 Justice (and former staff member at Carthage College) talks about Racism. He will be facilitating a so-called…
- WGTD's The Morning Show with Greg Berg
2/4/24 The Brilliant Mind of Edison Lee
From the fall of 2022 - Kenosha's own John Hambrock and Ann Morse Hambrock discuss their comic strip "The Brilliant Mind of Edison Lee" shortly after it…
- WGTD's The Morning Show with Greg Berg
3/2/24 Marc Elliot on Charlton Heston
From 2017 - Marc Elliot discusses his biography "Charlton Heston: Hollywood's Last Icon."
- WGTD's The Morning Show with Greg Berg
2/3/24 Howard Sounes "27"
From 2016- Howard Sounes talks about his book "27: A History of the 27 Club thru the lives of Brian Jones, Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin, Jim Morrison, Kurt…
- WGTD's The Morning Show with Greg Berg
2/2/24 Carthage Wind Orchestra in Japan
We talk with Dr. James Ripley, director of instrumental activities at Carthage College, and five members of the Wind Orchestra that has just returned from its…
- WGTD's The Morning Show with Greg Berg
2/1/24 "The Showman"
Simon Shuster, correspondent for Time magazine, talks about his new book "The Showman: Inside the invasion that shook the world and made a leader of Volodymyr…
- WGTD's The Morning Show with Greg Berg
1/31/24 Mike Frontier/Mark Hertzberg
Mike Frontier and Mark Hertzberg talk about the proposed ice arena in Racine County and what it would mean for the community.
- WGTD's The Morning Show with Greg Berg
1/31-24 - Rich Smith- Snowdance 10 Minute Comedy Festival
Rich Smith, managing artistic director of the Over Our Head Players in Racine, talks about the Snowdance 10-Minute Comedy Festival, which is celebrating its…
- WGTD's The Morning Show with Greg Berg
1/30/24 GTC President Ritu Raju
Part One: Dr. Ritu Raju, the president of Gateway Technical College, pays her first visit to the Morning Show. Part Two: (from 2011) Activist-turned-author…
- WGTD's The Morning Show with Greg Berg
1/29/24 "Domestic Darkness"
Julie Farnam, author of "Domestic Darkness: An Insider's Account of the January 6th Insurrection and the Future of Right-Wing Extrermism." Farnam was an…
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1/28/24 John Feinstein on minor league baseball
From 2014- John Feinstein, author of "Where Nobody Knows your Name: Life in the minor leagues of baseball."
- WGTD's The Morning Show with Greg Berg
1/27/24 Mark Bowden - "The Finish"
From 2012- Mark Bowden, author of "The Finish: THe Killing of Osama Bin Laden."
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1/26/24 3 author interviews
Part 1- Barney Saltzberg, author of a new children's book called "Arlo Needs Glasses." Part 2- (from 2007) Robert Kurson, author of "Crashing Through: A true…
- WGTD's The Morning Show with Greg Berg
1/25/24 Elizabeth Brownson on the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
Dr. Elizabeth Brownson, Professor of History at the University of Wisconsin-Parkside, discusses the historic context of the current Israeli-Palestinian…