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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
10/20/25 "The Nine Lives of Christopher Columbus"
We speak with Dr. Matthew Restall, the Edwin Erle Sparks Professor of History and Anthropology and Director of Latin American Studies at Penn State University…
- WGTD's The Morning Show with Greg Berg
10/19/25 "Give Me Tomorrow"
From 2011- Patrick O'Donnell talks about his book "Give Me Tomorrow: The Korean War's Greatest Untold Story: The Epic Stand of the marines of George Company."
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10/18/25 The Golden Spruce
From 2005 - John Vaillant talks about his book "The Golden Spruce"= which tells the sad story of the real-life destruction of a unique, golden-needled spruce…
- WGTD's The Morning Show with Greg Berg
10/17/25 "Ghosts of Gombe" in memory of Dr. Jane Goodall
In memory of Dr. Jane Goodall, who passed away on October 1st at the age of 91, we are replaying this 2018 interview with Dale Peterson, her primary biographer…
- WGTD's The Morning Show with Greg Berg
10/16/25 Bird Watching
Part 1- Dexter Patterson, author of "Birds of the Great Lakes." He will be coming to Kenosha for a book signing Monday evening, October 20th at Blue House…
- WGTD's The Morning Show with Greg Berg
10/16/25 Choral Arts Society "Gospel Fusion"
We previewed Saturday night's concert by the Racine Choral Arts Society .... "Gospel Fusion" ...... with Jim Schatzman, the founder and artistic director of…
- WGTD's The Morning Show with Greg Berg
10/14/25 Frederick Douglas & Abraham Lincoln
We speak with Lucas E. Morel and Jonathan W. White, editors of a new book called "Measuring the Man: The Writings of Frederick Douglass on Abraham Lincoln."…
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10/13/25 Carthage and NASA
I speak with Dr. Kevin Crosby, Professor of Physics, Astronomy and Computer Science and director of the Space Sciences program at Carthage College, about the…
- WGTD's The Morning Show with Greg Berg
10/12/25 Helping kids with Asperger's
From 2002- Dr. Kathryn Stewart talks about her book "Helping a Child with Non-Verbal Learning Disorder or Asperger's Disorder: A Parent's Guide." Please note-…
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10/11/25 Hometown Victory
Keanon Lowe, author of "Hometown Victory: A Coach's Story of Football, Fate and Coming Home." The author was working for the San Francisco' 49ers when he…
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10/9/25 Joseph Tenuta - BizStarts
We talk with Joseph Tenuta, the Rogers Palmer Distinguished Professor in Business at Carthage College, about the Biz Starts Kenosha program that will begin at…
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10/9/25 "Mr. Burns: A Post-Electric Play" at UW-Parkside
We talk with Brian Gill - a member of the theater faculty at the University of Wisconsin-Parkside - about their next theatrical production: an intriguing play…
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10/8/25 David Eliot- "Artificial Intelligent"
We explore the vast, exciting and disconcerting landscape of A.I. with David Eliot, author of "Artificially Intelligent: The Very Human Story of A.I."
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10/7/25 Maggie Burk/Polly Amborn Choirs at Carthage
We welcome into our studios Dr. Maggie Burk, Director of Choral Activities at Carthage College, and Polly Amborn, who has followed up a 35-year career as a…
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10/3/25 "Carlisle vs. Army"
From the archives, we talk to the author of a book titled "Carlisle vs. Army" which tells the story of an epic football game back in 1912 that had participants…
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10/6/25 Ruchira Gupta "The Freedom Seeker"
We speak with Ruchira Gupta about "The Freedom Seeker," a novel intended for young readers - in which the main character .... a young teenage girl .... is…
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10/01/25 Ashley Hanson- Carthage VP of Enrollment
We speak with Ashley Hanson, Vice President for Enrollment from Carthage College- which has just welcomed the largest freshman class in its history despite the…
- WGTD's The Morning Show with Greg Berg
9/30/25 Mary Roach "Replaceable You"
Best-selling author Mary Roach is back to talk about her most recent book, "Replaceable You: Adventures in Human Anatomy- 17 Glimpses at Human Fabrication."…
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9/29/25 UW-Parkside Foreign Film Series
We speak with Dr. Jay McRoy, Professor of English at the University of Wisconsin-Parkside, about UW-P's Foreign Film Series, which is now in its 44th season…
- WGTD's The Morning Show with Greg Berg
9/28/25 In honor of Downton Abbey
With the film Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale showing in movie theaters across the country, we are replaying an interview from the archives in which I speak…
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9/27/25 Carthage College's Augie Schmidt
As part of this weekend's homecoming festivities, four people were inducted into the school's Athletic Hall of Fame ... including longtime Carthage baseball…
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9/26/25 Karl Frederick (Kenosha Voices)
We speak with longtime Kenosha journalist Karl Frederick, who for 38 years worked for the Kenosha News. In his retirement, he has become active with the…
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9/25/25 Carthage College's Jesus Christ Superstar
We preview Carthage College's groundbreaking production of the Andrew Lloyd Webber/Tim Rice rock opera JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR, which will be performed the next…
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9/24/25 Dr. Art Cyr
We speak with Dr. Art Cyr - a former faculty member at Carthage College and a nationally-syndicated columnist - about various current events and issues.
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9/23/25 Carlo Rotella "What Can I Get Out of This?"
Our guest is Dr. Carlo Rotella, Professor of English at Boston College, talks about his newly published memoir "What can I Get Out of This? - Teaching and…
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9/22/25 Don Costante "Beyond the Scoreboard"
We talk with Don Costante about his book "Beyond the Scoreboard: The Ultimate Guide to Sports Events Presentation." Costante has enjoyed a career of more than…
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9/22/25 David Anderson- Lake Geneva Symphony Orchestra
We preview this Saturday's concert by the Lake Geneva Symphony Orchestra - a program of great film music - with music director David Anderson. The concert…
- WGTD's The Morning Show with Greg Berg
9/21/25 William Kuhn: "Mrs. Queen Takes the Train"
From 2024- Best-selling author William Kuhn (a former faculty member at Carthage College) talks about "Mrs. Queen Takes the Train: a Novel" - which centers on…
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9/20/25 Modern Family
From 2020- Marc Freeman, co-author of "Modern Family: The Untold Oral History of One of Television's Groundbreaking Sitcoms."
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9/19/25 Adam Nimoy - and other Star Trek interviews
We begin with a newly-recorded interview with Adam Nimoy, talking about his memoir "The Most Human: Reconciling with my Father, Leonard Nimoy," which has just…
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9/18/25 Carthage College at the Festival Fringe
We speak with Dr. Herschel Kruger, Professor of Theater at Carthage College, and three Carthage students who recently returned from the Festival Fringe in…
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9/17/25 Yankeeland
We speak with writer Lacy Fewer about her fascinating and moving novel "Yankeeland."
- WGTD's The Morning Show with Greg Berg
9/17//25 "All We Imagine As Light"
We preview the first offering in the University of Wisconsin-Parkside's Foreign Film Series - the Indian film "All We Imagine as Light," which is being…
- WGTD's The Morning Show with Greg Berg
Ben DeSmidt - Kenosha's Oktoberfest
We talk with Kenosha's Ben DeSmidt, owner of Union Park Tavern - which is the site of a huge Oktoberfest celebration this weekend that also honors Kenosha's…
- WGTD's The Morning Show with Greg Berg
9-15-25 Jeopardy's Ken Jennings "Map Head"
From 2011- Ken Jennings talks about his book "Map Head: Charting the Wide, Weird World of Geography Wonks." Jennings is renowned as the all-time record holder…
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9-15-25 Alice Lovejoy- Tales of Militant Chemistry
Alice Lovejoy discusses her book "Tales of Militant Chemistry: The Film Factory in a Century of War." The book explores the surprising connections between film…
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9/14/25 Tom Tucker "Bolt of Fate"
From 2005- Tom Tucker, "Bolt of Fate: Benjamin Franklin and his Fabulous Kite." The book explores the famous story of Franklin supposedly discovering…
- WGTD's The Morning Show with Greg Berg
9/13/25 "Causing a Scene" (Improv Everywhere)
From 2009- Alex Scordelis, co-author of "Causing a Scene: Extraordinary Pranks in Ordinary Places with Improv Everywhere." The comedic group, founded in 2001…
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9/12/25 Storm Water Runoff
Part One: A discussion about storm water runoff with Laura Buska (program managers with the Root Pike Watershed Initiative Network) and Samantha Katt (policy…
- WGTD's The Morning Show with Greg Berg
9/11/25 Tom Downey "The Last Men Out"
For the anniversary of 9-11 ..... from the archives (2005) Tom Downey talks about his book "The Last Men Out: Life on the Edge at Rescue 2 Firehouse." Many…
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9/10/25 Shawn Rivers- Racine County Veterans Services
We speak with Shawn Rivers, Racine County Veterans Service Officer with Racine County Veterans Services. They are co-sponsoring a Veterans Stand Down resource…
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9/10/25 Richard Sexton: "Food Fight"
Richard Sexton discusses his latest book "Food Fight: Misguided Policies, Supply Challenges, and the Impending Struggle to Feed a Hungry World." Sexton…
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9/9/25 Musician Zachary Scot Johnson
From the archives- a portion of a past conversation with Zachary Scot Johnson, talking about his Song a Day Project on YouTube. He's returning to his hometown…
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9/9/25 Labor expert Ron Hetrick
We speak with labor and workforce expert Ron Hetrick, who is going to be the keynote speaker for the next event sponsored by the Carthage Business and…
- WGTD's The Morning Show with Greg Berg
9/8/25 Juliette Fay "The Harvey Girls"/ Collector Andrew DeBoer
We explore the fascinating legacy of the women known as Harvey Girls - who worked as waitresses in the restaurants and hotels owned and operated by the Fred…
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9/8/25 Juliette Fay- The Harvey Girls/ Collector Andrew DeBoer
We explore the fascinating legacy of Fred Harvey and the so-called Harvey Girls, those women who served as well-paid waitresses in the Harvey-operated…
- WGTD's The Morning Show with Greg Berg
09/07/25 Joe Sutter "747"
From 2007 - Joe Sutter, author of "747: Creating the World's First Jumbo Jet and Other Adventures from a Life in Aviation"
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9/6/25 Andrew Dilnot "The Numbers Game"
From 2010 - Andrew Dilnot, co-author of "The Numbers Game: The Commonsense Guide to Understanding Numbers in the News, in Politics, and in Life."
- WGTD's The Morning Show with Greg Berg
9/4/25 "Unwanted"
Christina Keim, author of "Unwanted: The Causes and Effects of America's Horse Population Crisis."
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9/5/25 Trumpeter Mark Gould "Tales from the Pit"
We speak with Mark Gould, who for almost three decades was the principal or co-principal trumpeter for the orchestra of the Metropolitan Opera. His book "Tales…
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9/3/25 RTG "The Importance of Being Earnest"
We preview the next Racine Theater Guild production - Oscar Wilde's classic comedy "The Importance of Being Earnest" with Doug Instenes, managing and artistic…
- WGTD's The Morning Show with Greg Berg
9/1/25 Blue Collar and Proud of It
From 2009- for Labor Day- Joe Lamacchia, author of "Blue Collar and Proud of It: The All-in-One Resource for Finding Freedom, Financial Success, and Security…
- WGTD's The Morning Show with Greg Berg
9/2/25 CUSH- Congregations United to Serve Humanity
We celebrate the 25th anniversary of CUSH - Congregations United to Serve Humanity - with three representatives of this Kenosha-based organization: Grant…
- WGTD's The Morning Show with Greg Berg
8/31/25 Jason Berry "City of a Million Dreams" (New Orleans)
In honor of the city of New Orleans and its citizens twenty years after Hurricane Katrina, we replay this interview with Jason Berry, author of "City of a…
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8/30/2025 Christopher Cooper "Disaster" (Hurricane Katrina)
Hurricane Katrina unleashed its savage fury 20 years ago this weekend. This is a rebroadcast of a conversation with Christopher Cooper in which he talks about…
- WGTD's The Morning Show with Greg Berg
8/29/25 Tom Clavin /Lewis Sorley on the end of the Vietnam War
Earlier this year marked the 50th anniversary of the final withdrawal of American troops from South Vietnam, amid a scene in Saigon that could only be…
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8/28/25 Kevin Ervin, co-owner of Frank's Diner
We talk with Kevin Ervin, current co-owner of Frank's Diner, one of the best-known landmarks in downtown Kenosha- which is about to celebrate its 99th…
- WGTD's The Morning Show with Greg Berg
8/27/25 Todd Kapp - Kivi Bio
We speak with Todd Kapp, CEO and Founder of Kivi Bio, which is one of the tenants of the Kenosha Innovation Center. We talk about - among other things - what…
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8/26/25 Public/Private: My Life with Joe Papp at The Public Theater
From 2023- Gail Merrifield Papp, author of "Public/Privater: My Life with Joe Papp at The Public Theater." The author's husband, Joe Papp, was an important…
- WGTD's The Morning Show with Greg Berg
8/24/25 The Day the World Ended at Little Bighorn
From 2008- Joseph M. Marshall, author of "The Day the World Ended at Little Bighorn: A Lakota History." In this intriguing book, the author presents how the…