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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
7/26/26. Matthew Paul Turner "What is God Like?"
From 2021- Writer Matthew Paul Turner talks about the experience of completing Rachel Held Evans's children's book "What is God Like?," which was left…
- WGTD's The Morning Show with Greg Berg
7/25/26. Kristy Woodson Harvey. "Dear Carolina"
From 2015- Kristy Woodson Harvey talks about her debut novel "Dear Carolina."
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7/24/26. Colleen Walker "Willy Wonka" in Lake Geneva
We talk with Colleen Walker, director of "Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory" that's being performed the next two weekends. at Badger High School by…
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7/24/26 Jonathan Scott. "Into the Groove"
From 2024- Jonathan Scott, author of "Into the Groove: The History of Sound from Tin Foil to Vinyl."
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7/23/26 Amy Greil (KCF) - Regenerative Farming
We talk about Regenerative Farming with Amy Greil, executive director of the Kenosha Community Foundation - Paul Maggio, owner/operator of Starry Nights Farm…
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7/22/26. Eric Klinenberg. "Heat Wave"
Because so much of northern hemisphere is experiencing record-breaking heat waves this summer, we are replaying this interview with Eric Klinenberg, author of…
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7/21/26. Remembering Frank Egerton
As a memorial to Frank Egerton - a beloved Professor Emeritus from the University of Wisconsin-Parkside and devoted community activist who died on July 14th at…
- WGTD's The Morning Show with Greg Berg
7/20/26. "Our Wild Familiars" / "Plundering "Paradise"
Part One- Dan Werb, author of "Our Wild Familiars: How Animals are Adapting to Cities and Reshaping the Natural World." The book examines the ways in which…
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7/19/26. Poplorica
From 2004- Patrick J. Kiger, author of "Poplorica: A Popular History of the Fads, Mavericks, Inventions and Lore that Shaped Modern America."
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7/18/26. Maria Housden. "Unraveled"
From 2005 - Maria Housden, author of "Unraveled: The True Story of a Woman who Dared to Become a Different Kind of Mother."
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7/17/26. Repeat: "How to Watch Soccer like a Genius"
In anticipation of Sunday afternoon's championship match between Spain and Argentina for the FIFA World Cup, we are replaying an interview from earlier this…
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7/16/26. Ceiridwen Terrill. "Part Wild"
Ceiridwen Terrill, author of "Part Wild: One Woman's Journey with a Creature Caught Between the Worlds of Wolves and Dogs." Terrill adopted a wolfdog- part…
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7/15/26. Racine Theater Guild's production of "Dad's Season Tickets"
We speak with Joycelyn Fish, director of marketing and development at the Racine Theatre Guild, who is serving as stage director for the RTG's summer main…
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7/14/26. Antiques Appraiser Mark Moran
We reconnect with Antiques Appraiser Mark Moran (formerly of the PBS series "Antiques Roadshow" - who is doing an antiques appraisal program at Salem Lakes…
- WGTD's The Morning Show with Greg Berg
7/13/26. Carthage College NYC Trip 2026
We talk about the recent 13-day trip to New York City led by Herschel Kruger and Maureen Chavez-Kruger from Carthage College's theater faculty,. Also joining…
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7/12/26. Kris Stoever (daughter of astronaut Scott Carpenter)
From 2002 - In a followup to yesterday's interview with astronaut Malcolm Scott Carpenter, we speak with his daughter, Kris Stoever, who collaborated with her…
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7/11/26. Astronaut Scott Carpenter. "For Spacious Skies"
From 2002 - Astronaut Malcolm Scott Carpenter talks about his memoir "For Spacious Skies- The Uncommon Journey of a Mercury Astronaut." Carpenter was one of…
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7/10/26. Mark Eichner- Racine Concert Band
Part One- We preview the 2026 summer season of the Racine Concert (its 104th season) with Mark Eichner, who has just begun his 25th season as the group's music…
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7/9/26. River Restoration at Hawthorn Hollow
For Kailyn Palomares's July visit to the Morning Show, we talk about a restoration project at Hawthorn Hollow involving the Pike River. Joining Kailyn is…
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7/8/26. Lynda Guy- Secret Garden Walk
We preview the Four Season Garden Club's upcoming Secret Garden Walk with Lynda Guy. This year's Secret Garden Walk offers access to five secret private…
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7/7/26. "America Unfinished".
We speak with Alexandra Natapoff and Guy Charles, professors at Harvard Law School and co-editors of "America Unfinished: 250 Years of Law and Governance."…
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7/6/26. "Fighting for New York"
Nicholas Freudenberg, author of "Fighting for New York: Activism for Health and Social Justice since the 1960s."
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7/5/26. Our 250th: Bill Moyers. "Moyers on America"
From 2015 - Bill Moyers discusses his book "Moyers on America: A Journalist and his Times."
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7/4/26 Our 250th: Judith Martin "Star Spangled Manners"
From 2002 - Judith Martin (Miss Manners) discusses her book "Star Spangled Manners: In Which Miss Manners Defends American Etiquette."
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7/3/26. Our 250th: Harlow Giles Unger "First Founding Father"
From 2017 - Historian Harlow Giles Unger discusses his book "First Founding Father: Richard Henry Lee and the Call for Independence."
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7/2/26. Our 250th: Dr. Art Cyr
Dr. Art Cyr's July visit to the program begins with a comparison between the celebration of our country's 250th birthday and the way that our Bicentennial was…
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7/1/26. Our 250th- Peter Onuf, "Thomas Jefferson Survives"
For America's upcoming 250th birthday celebration- Peter Onuf, from the history faculty at the University of Virginia, talks about his new book "Thomas…
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6/30/26. Our 250th: Dr. Sandra Moats (Celebrating the Republic)
From 2010 - Dr. Sandra Moats from the history faculty at the University of Wisconsin-Parkside .... discussing her book "Celebrating the Republic: Presidential…
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6/29/26. Our 250th: Scott English/ Pritzker Military Museum and Library
We speak with Scott English, President and CEO of the Pritzker Military Museum and Library, which is located just west of Somers on County E. The museum has a…
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6/28/26 Our 250th: Jon Meacham (The Soul of America)
In honor of our nation's 250th birthday, we are replaying this 2018 conversation with historian Jon Meacham, talking about his book "The Soul of America: The…
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6//27/26. Women Confronting Women
From 2003 - Alice Radosh, author of "Women Confronting Retirement: A Nontraditional Guide." The book was written for the first generation of women for whom…
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6/26/26. Tennis player Mansour Bahrami
We speak with former tennis pro Mansour Bahrami, a Franco-Iranian player who was renowned as one of the most gifted shotmakers of his day. He is the subject of…
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6/25/26. J, Ryan Stradal - "Kitchens of the Great Midwest"
From 2016- We speak with best-selling author J. Ryan Stradal about "Kitchens of the Great Midwest: A Novel" ..... a celebration of great food, how powerfully…
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6/24/26. John Dickert. "Dinner at the Bar"
We speak with former Racine mayor John Dickert about a video project that he and his wife Teresa have undertaken called "Dinner at the Bar" that is meant to…
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6/23/26. "Muppets in Moscow".
Natasha Lance Rogoff, "Muppets in Moscow: The Unexpected, Crazy True Story of Making Sesame Street in Russia."
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6/22/26. David Greene on "Louder than Guns"
We speak with David Greene (former co-host of NPR's Morning Edition) about the new documentary film "Louder than Guns," which draws together people with strong…
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6/21/26. Reporter Mick Burke
From 2004 - Mick Burke, former reporter with the Racine Journal Times - in a conversation that explored the latest efforts to revitalize downtown Racine, the…
- WGTD's The Morning Show with Greg Berg
6/20/26. Composer Carlisle Floyd
Remembering the late American composer Carlisle Floyd, whose 100th birthday was June 11th - and is being celebrated with a gala concert at Carnegie Hall…
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6/19/26. Max Klau - "Race and Social Change"
In honor of Juneteenth ...... from 2017 ..... Max Klau, author of "Race and Social Change: A Quest, a Study, a Call to Action."
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6/18/26. Kelly Kruse- Downtown Racine Corporation
We speak with Kelly Kruse, executive director of the Downtown Racine Corporation.
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6/17/26. Chris Ballard. "The Plunge"
We speak with long-time Sports Illustrated writer Chris Ballard about his latest book .... "The Plunge: Maverick Swimmers, an Unlikely Quest, and the…
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6/16/26. Craig Gall, Kenosha Pops / Wrigley Field
Part One: Craig Gall, who is now beginning his 24th season as music director of the Kenosha Pops Concert Band, previews their upcoming season. Part Two: from…
- WGTD's The Morning Show with Greg Berg
6/15/26. "George Washington's One-Many Army".
Rear Admiral John T. Palmer (retired) talks about his book "George Washington's One-Man Army: The Life, Legend and Battles of Peter Francisco." Francisco is…
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6/14/26. Jim Hock - "Father on the Line".
From 2020 - Jim Hock talks about his book "Father on the Line: A Memoir." Hock's father was a starter for the Los Angeles Rams back in the 1950s- but was also…
- WGTD's The Morning Show with Greg Berg
6/13/26. Dan Gediman "Dadditude".
From 2007 - Phillip Lerman, author of "Dadditude: How a Real Man Became a Real Dad."
- WGTD's The Morning Show with Greg Berg
6/11/26. Root Pike WIN and Lamperek Creek Project
For Kailyn Palomares's monthly visit to the program, we speak with Dave Giordano, Executive Director of Root Pike WIN (the Root Pike Watershed Initiative…
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6/10/26 - Tom Clavin "Vengeance" /. Andrew Roberts "Napoleon"
Part One- Tom Clavin talks about his latest book, "Vengeance: The Last Stands of Custer, Crazy Horse, and Sitting Bull." Part Two: (from 2014). Andrew Roberts…
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6/9/26. Sarah Townsend/ Suzette Jaskie. Kenosha Public Library
We talk about the Kenosha Public Library System with Sarah Townsend, Library Director, and Suzette Jaskie, President of the Kenosha Public Library Foundation.
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6/8/26. "The First All-Star Game" / "The Arm"
Part One: Randall Sullivan, author of "The First All-Star Game: Babe Ruth, FDR, and America at the Crossroads." Part Two: from 2017- Jeff Passan, author of…
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6/7/26 - Kim Powers. "Capote in Kansas: A Ghost Story".
From 2007 - Kim Powers, author of "Capote in Kansas: A Ghost Story" - a novel that explores the friendship between Truman Capote and Harper Lee.
- WGTD's The Morning Show with Greg Berg
6/12/26. Tim O'Brien. "Dad's Maybe Book".
In honor of Father's Day ..... we replay out 2020 interview with best-selling author Tim O'Brien, talking about "Dad's Maybe Book," which recounts what it was…
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6/6/26. 40th Anniversary Special. "American Son".
In honor of my 40th anniversary at WGTD (my first day with the station was May 27, 1986) I have been replaying some noteworthy Morning Show interviews from the…
- WGTD's The Morning Show with Greg Berg
6/5/26 - 40th Anniversary Special - "The Conversation".
In honor of my 40th anniversary with WGTD (my first day with the station was Ma7 27, 1986) I'm replaying some noteworthy Morning Show interviews from the past…
- WGTD's The Morning Show with Greg Berg
6/4/26 - 40th Anniversary Special- Actor Alan Arkin
In honor of my 40th anniversary with WGTD (my first day at the station was May 27, 1986), I'm replaying some noteworthy Morning Show interviews from the past…
- WGTD's The Morning Show with Greg Berg
6/3/26. Belle City Brassworks - "Playing the Blues"
Doug Johnson, director of the Belle City Brassworks, previews their "Playing the Blues" concert coming up this Sunday afternoon at 3:00 in UW-Parkside's…
- WGTD's The Morning Show with Greg Berg
6/3/26. 40th Anniversary Special - Friday Night Lights
In honor of my 40th anniversary with WGTD (my first day was May 27, 1986) we are replaying some noteworthy Morning Shows from the past this week. This is among…
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6/2/26. 40th Anniversary Special: Fred Hermes
In honor of my 40th anniversary with. WGTD (my first day with the station was May 27, 1986)., I'm replaying some noteworthy Morning Show interviews from the…
- WGTD's The Morning Show with Greg Berg
6/1/26. 40th Anniversary Special: Mick Burke & Gregory Berg
In honor of my 40th anniversary with WGTD (my first day at the station was May 27, 1986) I'm replaying some noteworthy Morning Shows this week. This interview…
- WGTD's The Morning Show with Greg Berg
5/31/26. 40th Anniversary Special- Salvaged Pages
In honor of my anniversary with WGTD (my first day was May 27, 1986). the next seven days are devoted to seven special high points in the history of the…
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5/30/26. You're Welcome, Cleveland
From 2017- Scott Raab, author of "You're Welcome, Cleveland. - How I Helped Lebron James Win a Championship and Save a City."