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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
4/3/26. Betty Cowley. "Stalag Wisconsin".
From 2002 - Betty Cowley, author of "Stalag Wisconsin: Inside World War Two Prisoner Camps." The book examines the story of the dozens of prisoner-of-war camps…
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4/2/26 Political Science Professor Jennifer Clemens
Part One: Jennifer Clemens, Asst. Professor of Political Science at the University of Wisconsin-Parkside. We preview an event coming up on April 16th titled…
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4/1/26 Gavin Newsham talks about Tiger Woods
Gavin Newsham talks about his newest book- "Project Tiger: The Birth of Genius and the Price of Greatness." The book examines the formative years of Tiger…
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3/31/26. William Kuhn. "Jackie Stories".
For Women's History Month- we replay this conversation with Dr. WIlliam Kuhn, former history professor at Carthage - and a nationally-published author several…
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3/30/26. Skip Williams on Dungeons & Dragons
In a followup to Friday's show, we speak to an expert on Dungeons & Dragons and other role-playing tabletop games - Skip Williams. He is one of the organizers…
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3/29/26. Hope Diamond
From 2006 - Richard Kurin, author of "Hope Diamond: The Legendary History of a Cursed Gem."
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3/28/26. Linda Holmes- "Evvie Drake Starts Over"
In honor of the opening day for another season of major league baseball, we replay our conversation with NPR's Linda Homes ("Pop Culture Happy Hour") in which…
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3/27/26. UW-Parkside Librarians / Author Rick Riordan
Part One: We speak with UW-Parkside librarians Shauna Edson and Heather Spencer about the research they have been doing into an interesting chapter in the…
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3/26/26. Dr. Art Cyr
Dr. Art Cyr his commentary of current events and issues, including our current conflict with Iran, the U.S. Supreme Court ruling regarding President Trump's…
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3/25/26. remembering Annie Oakley
From the archives (for Women's History Month). - a conversation about Annie Oakley, one of the most legendary and charismatic from the Old West. She was the…
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3/25/26. "Heartland" (about Larry Bird)
We learn about the early years of basketball legend Larry Bird through Keith O'Brien's new book "Heartland: A Forgotten Place, an Impossible Dream, and the…
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3/24/26 "A Woman of Firsts: Margaret Heckler, Political Trailblazer"
For Women's History Month- Kimberly Heckler talks about the biography she has written about her mother-in-law, Margaret Heckler .... the first woman to score…
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3/23/26. "Her Again: Becoming Meryl Streep".
For Women's History Month- we replay our 2016 conversation with Michael Schulman, author of "Her Again: Becoming Meryl Streep." The book examines the early…
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3/22/26. "The Suicide Index".
From 2009 - Joan Wickersham, author of "The Suicide Index: Putting My Father's Death in Order." Of all of the interviews I have done over the years that have…
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3/21/26. "Laboratories of Faith".
From the archives: "Laboratories of Faith: Mesmerism, Spiritism, and Occultism in Modern France" by John Monroe. This interview is being replayed in honor of a…
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3/20/26. remembering tennis legend Alice Marble
"The Divine Miss Marble" - by Robert Weintraub
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3/19/26. Belle City Brassworks
Doug Johnson, conductor of the Belle City Brassworks, talks about the group's next concert ..... this Sunday afternoon, March 22nd, 3:00, at Holy Communion…
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3/29/26. "The Moors".
We preview the next theatrical production at Carthage College .... Jen Silverman's "The Moors." We speak with Herschel Kruger, director of the production - and…
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3/18/26. Cindy Crosby on Dragonflies and Damselflies
We learn about the wonders of Dragonflies and Dragonflies from Cindy Crosby, an author and naturalist, who will be giving a. talk this Tuesday evening, March…
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3/18/26. Tony Barnhart and Joe Diamond "Mesmerized"
We talk with two magicians - Joe Diamond - "The Midwest Mystic" - and.Tony Barnhart (also an Associate Professor of Psychology at Carthage College).- about…
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3/17/26 "Hotwired".
Science journalist Bill Gifford, author of "Hotwired: How the Hidden Power of Heat Makes Us Stronger." The book examines the many ways in which heat can…
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3/16/26 "A Protest History of the United States"
Dr. Gloria J. Browne-Marshall, author of "A Protest History of the United States." The book explores the surprisingly long and complex history of how protest…
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3/15/26. Allen Shawn- "Wish I Could Be There". (on phobias)
From 2008- Allen Shawn, author of the memoir "Wish I Could Be There: Notes from a Phobic Life." In the book, the author discusses how several different severe…
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3/14/26. Darin Strauss "The Queen of Tuesday" (about Lucille Ball)
From 2020 - We speak with Darin Strauss, author of "The Queen of Tuesday: A Lucille Ball Story."
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3/13/26. Margie Bucheit: "We Chose Resistance."
We speak with writer Margie Bucheit about her new novel "We Chose Resistance," which is set during Nazi-occupied France during World War Two - and which…
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3/12/26. Kailyn Palomares and Danielle Bell on Native Plants
For Kailyn Palomares's March visit to the Morning Show, she introduces us to Danielle Bell, an ecologist and owner of Native Roots Designs, a firm that helps…
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3/11/26. Russ Johnson & UW-Parkside's Jazz Week
We speak with Russ Johnson from the music faculty at the University of Wisconsin-Parkside about Jazz Week 2026, which is coming up March 16-20 .... with six…
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3/10/26 James Neibaur/ Gary Schneeberger - films of Burt Reynolds
We speak with James Neibaur and Gary Schneeberger, co-authors of "The Burt Reynolds Films." Neibaur has announced that this book - his 39th - will be his last…
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3/9/26. A memorial tribute to Mike Kehoe
Today's program is a memorial tribute to Mike Kehoe, a valued member of the WGTD family as host of Saturday Night Bandstand and a past host of Education…
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3/8/26. Fannie Flagg. "Can't Wait to Get to Heaven".
From 2006 - Fannie Flagg ("Fried Green Tomatoes"). discusses her novel "Can't Wait to Get to Heaven."
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3/7/26 The 2014 RTG Production of Les Miz
In honor of KUSD's production of "Les Miserables," we replay a conversation from 2014 in which stage director Doug Instenes and several cast members talk about…
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3/6/26. 2 books about Mickey Mantle
Part One: Tony Castro, author of 'Micky and Billy: The Glory and Tragedy of a Yankee Friendship." Part Two: from 2010- an excerpt from a conversation with Jane…
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3/5/26 - Saluting composer Morton Gould
We celebrate the remarkable life and legacy of Morton Gould (1913-1996), one of the most heralded American composers of the 20th century, in anticipation of a…
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3/4/26. RTG's "The Girl on the Train".
Doug Instenes talks about the Racine Theater Guild's production of "The Girl on the Train," which runs for the next two weekends.
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3/3/26. Dr. Maggie Burk/ Ella Bergfeld- Carthage Choir
We preview the Carthage Choir's upcoming spring tour and homecoming concert with Dr. Maggie Burk, director of choral activities at Carthage College, and Ella…
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3/2/26. Richard McGlaughlin - Microbiologist at GTC
We speak with Richard McGlaughlin, who teaches Microbiology at Gateway Technical College, talks about the research that he has been doing in China over the…
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3/2/26. John Choi - Indian Trail H.S. Choir Director
John Choi, director of choirs at Indian Trail High School in Kenosha, talks about his Chorale's appeartance at the Midwestern American Choral Directors…
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3//1/26. A Short History of the American Stomach
From 2008 - Frederick Kaufman, author of "A Short History of the American Stomach."
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2/28/26. Richard Thieme. "Islands in the Click Stream"
Richard Thieme - "Islands in the Click Stream"
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2/27/26. "Measuring the Man" /. "Lincoln's Lie".
Part One- for Black History Month- we speak with Lucas E. Morel and Jonathan W. White, co-authors and co-editors of "Measuring the Man: The Wirings of…
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3/26/26. Carla Kaplan's book "Troublemaker". (Jessica Mitford)
We speak with writer Carla Kaplan about her new book "Troublemaker: The Fierce, Unruly Life of Jessica Mitford." Mitford (1917-1996) grew up in the British…
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3/25/26. UW-Parkside Provost Matt Cecil on A.I.
Dr. Matt Cecil, Provost for the University of Wisconsin-Parkside, talks about a new initiative which pledges that the faculty, staff and student body of the…
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2/24/26. The art of Prestige Records
Mark Havens and Chris Entwisle, co-authors of "Wail: The Visual Language of Prestige Records." Prestige was an influential, innovative, small independent…
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2/23/26. Racine County Food Bank & Empty Bowls Racine
We speak with Stephanie Sklba, executive director of the Racine County Food Band, and Dawn Merritt, treasurer for Empty Bowls Racine, which is happening this…
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2/22/26. Isabel Wilkerson: "The Warmth of Other Suns".
For Black History Month- from 2010- Pulitzer Prize-winning writer Isabel Wilkerson talks about her book "The Warmth of Other Suns: The Epic Story of America's…
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2/21/26. "George Washington Carver: A Life"
For Black History Month- from 2015- Christina Vella, author of "George Washington Carver: A Life."
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2/20/26. "Play Harder: The Triumph of Black Baseball ...."
For Black History Month: Gerald Early, author of "Play Harder: The Triumph of Black Baseball in America." The book explores the remarkably long history of…
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2/19/.26. Steve Berry "The Devil's Bible"
We speak with best-selling author Steve Berry about his latest thriller, "The Devil's Bible," which is part of his highly popular Cotton Malone series.
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2/19/26. "Dear, Elizabeth"
We preview a theatrical production that opens next Wednesday at Carthage College in the studio theater: "Dear Elizabeth" by Sarah Ruhl. We speak with three…
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2/18/26. "The Story of Bob".
We speak with Steven C. Law, the author of "The Story of Bob: The life and Times of Rev. Robert W. Wood." Rev. Wood was a decorated World War Two veteran who…
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2/1726. KAPA's "A Streetcar Named Desire"
We preview this weekend's performances of "A Streetcar Named Desire" by Tennessee Willams, one of the most beloved masterworks in the history of American…
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2/17/26. Tenors. MKE
We speak with Tim Rebers and Andrew Varela, who comprise two-thirds of the trio Tenors MIKE, based in Milwaukee - - - who present concerts that combine…
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MS - 02/16/26. Dr. Jan Yager: "Time Masters"
We speak with Dr. Jan Yager, author of "Time Masters: 11 Secrets to Greater Productivity and Life Fulfillment."
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2/15/26. Joe Drape. "Black Maestro".
For Black History Month: Joe Drape discusses his book "Black Maestro: The Epic Life of an American Legend" .... the story of Jimmy Winkfield, the son of a…
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2/14/26. Michael Schumacher's Tribute to Bill Guy
We have been replaying memorable interviews with author Michael Schumacher, a guest on the Morning Show on at least a dozen occasions over the course of three…
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2/13/26. Friday the 13th & Valentine's Day
Part One- for Friday the 13th- we hear about an unlucky turn of events for the Lakeside Players, who are cleaning up from an unfortunate flood in the basement…
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2/12/26. Kailyn Palomares /. Aaron Schiller, WI DNR
For Kailyn Palomares's February visit to the Morning Show, we are talking with Aaron Schiller, Senior Fisheries Biologist for the Wisconsin DNR.
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2/11/26. Investigative Reporter Rico Moore/ Author Reyna Grande
Part One- Investigative Reporter Rico Moore talks about allegations of inhumane conditions in ICE detention facilities. Part Two- from 2019, best-selling…
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2/10/26 Jan Cress Dondi. "The Navigator's Letter"
We speak with Jan Cress Dondi, author of "The Navigator's Letter: The True Story of Two World War 2 Airmen, a Doomed Mission, and the Woman who Bound Them…
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2/9/26. David Brooks "How to Know a Person"
David Brooks has been a well-known columnist for the New York Times for the past 22 years (as well as a prominent political commentator on television.) He…