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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
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WGTD's The Morning Show with Greg Berg3/30/22 The Divine Miss Marble
From 2020 (for women's history month) Robert Weintraub, author of "The Divine Miss Marble: A Life of Tennis, Fame and Mystery." The book examines the life and…
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3/29/22 "Bandits, Misfits and Superheroes"
We discuss the new book "Bandits, Misfits and Superheroes: Whiteness and its Borderlands in American Comics and Graphic Novels" with its two authors: Josef…
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3/28/22 "Connectable"
Ryan Jenkins and Steven Van Cohen discuss their book "Connectable: How Leaders can move teams from Isolated to All In." It's a very perceptive and illuminating…
- WGTD's The Morning Show with Greg Berg
3/27/22 Tim Federle: Better Nate than Ever
From 2013- Tim Federle discusses his book "Better Nate than Ever," which tells the story of a 13-year-old boy whose passionate love of musical theater and his…
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3/26/22 Madeleine Albright
In memory of former Secretary of State Madeline Albright, who died on March 23rd, here is our 2003 interview in which she talks about her newly-published…
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3/25/22 Sustainability Summit
A preview of the upcoming Sustainability Summit at Carthage College with Carol Sabbar (Director of Library and Instructional Technology Services) and four…
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3/23/22 American Queen
For Women's History Month: John Oller, author of "American Queen: The Rise and Fall of Kate Chase Sprague, Civil War 'Belle of the North' and Gilded Age Woman…
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3/22/22 Eric Schaeffer on the Clean Water Act
Fifty years after passage of the groundbreaking Clean Water Act, Eric Schaeffer (executive director of the Environmental Integrity Project) talks about his…
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3/21/22 Tyranny
Philosophy professor Andrew Fiala, author of "Tyranny from Plato to Trump: Fools, Sycophants and Citizens."
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3/20/22 Angry Wind
From 2005- Jeffrey Tayler, author of "Angry Wind: Through Muslim Black Africa by Truck, Bus, Boat and Camel."
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3/19/22 Norman Love on Julia Child
From 2009- Renowned pastry chef and chocolatier Norman Love talks about his life in the kitchen and what it was like to be a guest on "Baking with Julia."
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3/18/22 Nan Calvert
Nan Calvert with Jennifer Phillips-Vanderberg, Science Director of the Western Great Lakes Bird and Bat Observatory.
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3/17/22 Loserville
Clayton Trutor, author of "Loserville: How Professional Sports Remade Atlanta - and How Atlantic Remade Professional Sports."
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3/16/22 Choral Arts Society's 35th Anniversary
James Schatzman, founder-conductor/artistic director of the Choral Arts Society of Southeastern Wisconsin, talks about the group's 35-year history and the…
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3/14/22 UW-Parkside's Jazz Week
Russ Johnson, director of the jazz studies program at the University of Wisconsin-Parkside, talks about the school's Jazz Week, which features an array of…
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3/14/22 Clue: Onstage
We talk about the Racine Theatre Guild's production of "Clue: Onstage" with Doug Instenes, RTG's managing and artistic director, who is directing this…
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3/13/22 Victory
From 2003 - Stephen Coonts talks about his book "Victory" which is comprised of short novels about World War Two by ten award-winning authors (including one by…
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3/12/22 Why Business People Speak Like Idiots
From 2005- Brian Fugere, author of "Why Business People Speak Like Idiots: A Bullfighter's Guide." The subtitle refers to the importance of eliminating "bull"…
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3/10/22 GTC President Bryan Albrecht
Gateway Technical College President Bryan Albrecht is joined by Lindsey Kosman, Gateway Student Life Coordinator ... Nicole Oberlin, District and Elk Horn…
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3/9/22 Carthage Swimming Coach Seth Weidmann / Swimmer Adam Moskus
We speak with Seth Weidmann, Carthage's Assistant Athletic Director and Head Men's Swimming and Diving Coach .... and with senior Adam Moskus, one of…
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3/8/22 "Eleanor and Hick"
Susan Quinn talks about her book "Eleanor and Hick: The Love Affair that Shaped a First Lady." The book examines the extraordinary relationship between Eleanor…
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3/7/22 "Conquer Your Diabetes"
Thoughts about Diabetes from two experts at Harvard Medical School who have co-written a book titled "Conquer Your Diabetes" - Dr. Morton Abrahamson and Dr…
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3/6/22 "Even Silence has an End"
From the archives (2010) - Ingrid Betancourt, author of "Even Silence has an End: My Six Years of Captivity in the Colombian Jungle." While running for the…
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3/5/22 Sunday Money (NASCAR)
From 2009- Jeff MacGregor, author of "Sunday Money: A Hot Lap Around America with NASCAR"
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3/4/22 Amir Hussain
Professor Amir Hussain, renowned expert on Islam - in town for the 3rd Kenosha Interfaith Scholar-In-Residence program. He is chair and professor of…
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3/3/22 The Expectation Effect
Science Writer David Robson, author of "The Expectation Effect."
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3/2/22 Violist David Mason
David Mason, born and raised in Kenosha, is first chair viola for the Japan Philharmonic in Tokyo, Japan. He is back in town as the Howard Brown Artist in…
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3/1/22 Everything but the Burden
(from the archives) Greg Tate, author of "Everything but the Burden: What White People are Taking from Black Culture."
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3/1/22 Michele Hancock
Michele Hancock, Vice President of College Culture for Inclusion at Carthage College.
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2/28/22 March Forward Girl / His Truth is Marching On
Part 1: Melba Pattillo Beals, one of the so-called Little Rock Nine, talks about her book "March Forward, Girl: From Young Warrior to Little Rock Nine." Part…
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2/27/22 Alice Walker- Why War Is Never a Good Idea
From 2007 - Alice Walker ("The Color Purple") talks about her children's book "Why War Is Never a Good Idea."
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2/26/22 To the Letter
From 2013- Simon Garfield, author of "To the Letter: a Celebration of the Lost Art of Letter Writing."
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2/25/22 Beyond Baseball's Color Barrier
<For Black History Month> - Rocco Constantino's book "Beyond Baseball's Color Barrier" tells the story of the past, present and future of African-Americans in…
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2/24/22 Dr. Art Cyr
Dr. Art Cyr, Clausen Distinguished Professor of Political Economy and World Business at Carthage College, offers his analysis of current events- including…
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2/23/22 The First Kennedys
Neal Thompson, author of "The First Kennedys: The Humble Roots of an American Dynasty." Thompson chronicles the story of the very first Kennedys - Patrick and…
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2/22/22 The Heart of Caring
Dr. Mark Vonnegut, author of "The Heart of Caring: My Life in Pediatrics." Dr. Vonnegut, the son of renowned author Kurt Vonnegut, has been a pediatrician for…
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2/21/22 Rosario Marin
Rosario Marin, former Treasurer of the United States, is speaking at Carthage College this Wednesday, February 24th.
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2/20/22 Dewey (the library cat)
From 2008: Vicki Myron, author of "Dewey: the Small Town Library Cat who Touched the World." It tells the true story of how Ms. Myron, the head of the public…
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2/19/22 Our Year at War
From 2017- Daniel Bolger, author of "Our Year at War: Two Brothers, Viet Nam, and a Nation Divided."
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2/18/22 Music Duo Bridge & Wolak
Music/Comedy Duo Bridge & Wolak (Michael Bridge and Kornel Wolak) are performing at Carthage College next Thursday evening, February 24th. Bridge is a virtuoso…
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2/17/22 Lichens
For Nan Calvert's monthly visit to the program, she welcomes Kathleen Thompson, a doctoral Botany student at the University of Wisconsin-Madison who has…
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2/16/22 Buried in the Bitter Waters
From 2008- Elliot Jaspin, author of "Buried in the Bitter Waters: the Hidden History of Racial Cleansing in America." (For Black History Month)
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2/15/22 The American Diplomat
We preview tonight's American Experience documentary on PBS titled "The American Diplomat," which highlights the significance of three African Americans who…
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2/14/22 The Practice of Love
For Valentine's Day - Lair Torrent, author of "The Practice of Love: Break Old Patterns, Rebuild Trust, and Create a Connection that Lasts."
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2/13/22 "The Moment"
From the archives: Achim Novak, author of "The Moment: a Practical Guide to Creating a Mindful Life in a Distracted World."
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2/12/22 Ronald C. White: A. Lincoln: A Biography
From 2009- in honor of Abraham Lincoln's birthday, Ronald C. White talks about his book "A. Lincoln: A Biography," which was written to commemorate Lincoln's…
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2/11/22 A J-Term Trip to Peru
We speak to two members of the Carthage faculty - Jeff Roberg and Maribel Morales - and three of the eighteen Carthage students who participated in their…
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2/10/22 GTC President Bryan Albrecht/ Provost Zina Haywood
GTC President Bryan Albrecht and Provost Zina Haywood have both announced their impending retirements. (Haywood steps down in September- Albrecht in November.)…
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2/9/22 "Failure: A Love Story" with Fleeing Artists Theater
We preview the Fleeing Artists Theater Company's production of "Failure: A Love Story," which opens this weekend at Kenosha's Rhode Center for the Arts, with…
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2/9/22 "Guys on Ice"
We preview the Racine Theater Guild's production of "Guys on Ice" (opening this coming weekend) with director Doug Instenes and cast mates Dan Venne, Bob…
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2/8/22 Frontline
Carthage theater professor Martin McClendon talks about the new play FRONTLINE based on interviews done with six health care workers talking about the stresses…
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2/7/22 Paramedico
Benjamin Gilmour, author of 'Paramedico: Around the World by Ambulance." Gilmour is an Australian paramedic who decided to experience life as a paramedic in…
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2/6/22 Robert Hollingsworth, Chrysler Plant
From the archives: (2000 or 2001)- Robert Hollingsworth, who at the time was manager of the Chrysler Automobile Plant in Kenosha. (The plant went dark in 2010…
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2/5/22 Figure Skater Megan Oster
From 2005: Figure Skater Megan Oster, from Kenosha, who won two bronze medals at the U.S. Figure Skating Championships .... one in the novice division, the…
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2/4/22 "Coach"
Justin Spizman, author of "Coach: The Greatest Teachers in Sports and their lessons for us all." Filling out the hour is an excerpt from my interview with L…
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2/3/22 BONUS: The Rita's 2012 Grand Opening
BONUS: As UW-Parkside celebrates the tenth anniversary of the Rita Tallent Picken Regional Center for the Arts & Humanities, we're replay the 2012 Morning Show…
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2/3/22 The 10th anniversary of The Rita
We celebrate the 10th anniversary of The Rita (The Rita Tallent Picken Regional Center for the Arts & Humanities) with Dr. Lesley Walker, Dean of the School of…
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2/2/22 "Impact"
Greg Brennecka, author of "Impact: How Rocks from Space Led to Life, Culture, and Donkey Kong." Brennecka has been studying meteorites for most of his…
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2/1/22 "Riveted: The History of Jeans"
We preview the next film in the PBS series American Experience...... "Riveted: The History of Jeans." The film traces the history of blue jeans through the…
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1/31/22 "The Statesman and the Storyteller"
Mark Zwonitzer, author of "The Statesman and the Storyteller: John Hay, Mark Twain and the Rise of American Imperialism."