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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
8/23/24 Suzi Parker "Sex in the South"
From 2004 - A conversation with author Suzi Parker about her irreverent book "Sex in the South: Unbuckling the Bible Belt," in which she - herself a southerner…
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8/23/25 UW-Parkside Chancellor Dr. Lynn Akey
On the eve of a new school year, we speak with Dr. Lynn Akey, Chancellor of the University of Wisconsin-Parkside. We talk about the dramatic reorganization of…
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8/21/25 "Learning in Free Fall"
Nicole Terrizzi discusses her book "Learning in Free Fall: A Testimony of Mental Health, Poverty and Race in American Education." The book is a memoir of her…
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8/20/25 Anna Barrington "The Spectacle"
We talk with Anna Barrington about her novel "The Spectacle" - which is set in a world she has worked in for a number of years .... high-end, luxury artwork.
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8/20/25 Chris Paulson - Racine Heritage Museum
Chris Paulson, director of the Racine Heritage Museum, talks about a new project in which they are digitalizing the diaries of Racine's George Horlick.
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8/19/20 "Leisureville"
Andrew D. Blechman, author of "Leisureville: Adventures in a World Without Children." The book explores the rise of retirement communities in which children…
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8/18/25 KUSD at the Fringe Festival
Two KUSD teachers - Kristen Singer and Nic Cicerale - and two KUSD students - Dallen Arendt and Stephen Stockholm - have just returned from the Festival Fringe…
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3/17/25 Dave McGrath & Guida Brown on the Buddy Holly Tour
In honor of Dave McGrath, longtime morning anchor at WGTD, who retired this past Friday after just over 25 years at the station, we are resharing a memorable…
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8/16/25 Dave McGrath on the songs of Gene Pitney
In honor of Dave McGrath's retirement from WGTD (his last day with the station was yesterday, the 15th) we are resharing this memorable Morning Show…
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8/15/25 Farewell to WGTD's Dave McGrath
Today was the last day for Dave McGrath as WGTD's local anchor for Morning Edition ..... something he has been doing for more than 25 years! (Dave has opted…
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8/14/25 Conservation Dogs Collective
Kailyn Palomares joins us for her monthly visit to the program- and her guest is Laura Holder with Conservation Dogs Collective. Her dogs are trained to detect…
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8/13/25 Tim Mahone / and Grammy-winner Kirk Whalum
We preview this coming Saturday's HarborPark Jazz Rhythm and Blues Festival - a fundraiser for the Mary Lou and Arthur F. Mahone Foundation - with Tim Mahone…
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8/12/25 Post Traumatic Parenting/ A Boy & his Jaguar
Dr. Robyn Koslowitz, author of "Post Traumatic Parenting: Break the cycle and become the parent you always wanted to be." This book is intended as a guide for…
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8/11/25 Dr. John Swallow, President of Carthage College
On the eve of another school year, we speak with Dr. John Swallow, the president of Carthage College. He tells us about the record-breaking freshman class that…
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8/10/25 F. Gregory Campbell remembers Alan Anderson
From 2008 - Former Carthage College president Dr. F. Gregory Campbell remembers Alan Anderson, a 1950 Carthage graduate who went on to serve the college in a…
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8/9/25 Alan Alda "Things I Overheard While Talking to Myself"
From 2007- Acclaimed actor Alan Alda talks about his memoir "Things I Overheard While Talking to Myself."
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8/8/25 Dr. Samuel Jay Keyser "Play it again, Sam"
We speak with Dr. Samuel Jay Keyser, an emeritus member of the faculty at MIT and author of "Play it again, Sam: Repetition in the Arts." In this book…
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8/7/25 Michael Schumacher on Francis Ford Coppola- Part 2
From 1999- more from Michael Schumacher, talking about his book "Francis Ford Coppola: a Filmmaker's Life." Earlier this year, Coppola became the 50th person…
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8/6/25 Michael Schumacher on Francis Ford Coppola
Earlier this year, Francis Ford Coppola became the 50th person to be granted the American Film Institute's Life Achievement Award- and the star-studded…
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8/5/25 Kahlil Griffin, Kenosha Public Library
We preview a fun event planned for this Friday at the Uptown Library in Kenosha to celebrate its 100th anniversary ..... a video game competition.
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8/5/25 J. Randy Taraborelli "JFK: Public, Private, Secret"
We speak with best-selling author J. Randy Taraborelli about his most recent book- "JFK- Public, Private, Secret." It is, in many ways, the culmination of…
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8/4/25 Dr. Morgan Phillips - Interim President of GTC
Today's program is the first visit to the Morning Show of Dr. Morgan Phillips, Interim President and CEO of Gateway Technical College. We talk about his long…
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8/3/25 Dr. Wilkie Wilson "Buzzed"
From 2008- Dr. Wilkie Wilson, co-author of "Buzzed: The Straight Facts about the Most Used and Abused Drugs from Alcohol to Ecstasy." The book has been…
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8/2/25 Job Interview Advice
From 2003- Ron Fry, author of "101 Smart Questions to Ask on your Interview." The book was written to help people be more effective when interviewing for a new…
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8/1/25 Kenosha Community Foundation/ Kenosha Literacy Council
Our program opens with Amy Greil, executive director of the Kenosha Community Foundation, and Cheryl Hernandez, executive director of the Kenosha Literacy…
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7/31/25 Racine Art Museum/Starving Artists Fair
Part One- We welcome Robb Woulfe, executive director of the Racine Art Museum, for his first visit to the Morning Show. R.A.M. is one of the finest museums of…
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7/30/25 Tiffany D. Jackson "Blood in the Water"
Tiffany D. Jackson talks about her latest book for young readers, "Blood in the Water."
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7/30/25 Gordon Korman "Snoop"
Best-selling author Gordon Korman talks about his latest book for young readers ..... "Snoop" ..... which is an intriguing and entertaining exploration of the…
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7/29/25 Jeremy Lent "The Patterning Instinct"
Jeremy Lent, author of "The Patterning Instinct: A Cultural History of Humanity's Search for Meaning"
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7/28/25 "6 to carry the casket & 1 to say the mass" (part two)
More from Winnetka, Illinois native Bill Hulseman, talking about his essay collection titled "six to carry the casket and one to say the mass: reflections on…
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7/27/25 Elvis '68 Comeback- The story behind the special
From 2022 .... Steve Binder was the director of Elvis Presley's 1968 comeback TV special - and has written a book that gives the reader a remarkable…
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7/26/25 Johnny Cash at Folsom Prison
From 2005 - Michael Streissguth, author of "Johnny Cash at Folsom Prison: The Making of a Masterpiece."
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7/25/25 Racine Public Library Japanese Exchange Program
We speak with two librarians from the Racine Public Library - Viridiana Rocha and Keiko Skow - about the library's Japanese Cultural Exchange series. (Two more…
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7/25/25 Steven Rogstad- "The Million Dollar Quartet"
We reconnect with local historian Steven Rogstad about his latest book "The Million Dollar Quartet and the Challenges of Oral Testimony." The title refers to…
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7/24/25 "6 to Carry the Casket and 1 to Speak the Mass"
I speak with Bill Hulseman, author of a collection of personal essays titled "six to carry the casket and one to say the mass: reflections on life, identity…
- WGTD's The Morning Show with Greg Berg
7/23/25 Williams Bay Fine Arts & Craft Fair
We talk with Sandra Johnson about the 50th Williams Bay Fine Arts and Crafts Fair, which happens this coming weekend.
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7/23/25 Willow Newell- Miss Wisconsin
We speak with Willow Newell, Miss Wisconsin - a former Miss Kenosha and Miss Racine .... and a recent graduate of Carthage College, where she majored in…
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7/22/25 Dr. Art Cyr
Dr. Art Cyr joins us to offer his analysis of current events and issues. (This is a slightly abridged version of the interview. To hear the interview in its…
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7/21/25 "Immigration Realities"
Dr. Ernesto Castañeda, author of "Immigration Realities: Challenging Common Misperceptions."
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7/20/25 The Day the World Ended at Little Bighorn
From 2008- Joseph M. Marshall III talks about his book "The Day the World Ended at Little Bighorn: A Lakota History."
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7/19/25 Paul Salsini "The Cielo"
From 2008 - Paul Salsini talks about his book "The Cielo: A Novel of Wartime Tuscany."
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7/18/25 Dr. Rhonda Randall - Cancer
We talk about cancer with Dr. Rhonda Randall, Chief Medical Officer for United Healthcare, one of the country's leading medical insurers.
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7/18/25 (archives) S.E. Hinton "The Outsiders"
From 2007 - S. E. Hinton, author of "The Outsiders," one of the most significant novels of the last half century. The occasion of this interview was the…
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7/17/25 RTG's "The Drowsy Chaperone"
We speak with Rob Kroes about the Racine Theater Guild's latest production- the musical "The Drowsy Chaperone"- which runs for the next two weekends. Kroes is…
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7/16/25 Valerie Tripp "Izzy Newton"
From the archives- Valerie Tripp talks about her book series for young readers titled "Izzy Newton and the S.M.A.R.T. Squad."
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7/15/25 Jim Moret- "The Last Day of my Life"
From 2009- Journalist Jim Moret talks about his memoir "The Last Day of my Life."
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7/16/25 100 Things to Do in Door County
We speak with Tamara Gaumond, co-author of "100 Things to Do in Door County Before you Die." The book highlights both well-known and more obscure tourist…
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7/15/25 Milwaukee Air & Water Show
We speak with Paul Rogers, founder and president of the Milwaukee Air and Water Show, which is happening this coming weekend.
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7/14/25 "Truth, Lies and Alzheimer's"
Lisa Skinner, who has worked with Alzheimer's patients for many years, discusses her book "Truth, Lies, and Alzheimer's: Its Secret Faces."
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7/13/25 Why don't penguins' feet freeze?
From 2006- We hear from one of the contributors to "Why Don't Penguins' Feet Freeze - and 114 Other Questions." The book was released by NEW SCIENTIST, a…
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7/12/25 (2003) UW-Parkside Exchange with Moldova
From 2003 (approx.) - a conversation with two former faculty members from the University of Wisconsin-Parkside .... Anne Gurnack and Frances Kavenik …
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7/10/25 Kailyn Palomares / Monte Osterman
For Kailyn Palomares's July visit to the program, we talk about her work as a Conservation Planner for Racine County- and about a conservation project funded…
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7/9/25 Lynda Guy Secret Garden Walk 2025
Lynda Guy Guttormsen, Guy, past president of the Four Seasons Garden Club, talks about this year's Secret Garden Walk which is coming up this Saturday, July…
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7/8/25 Yvonne MacDonald- HALO homeless shelter
Our guest is Yvonne MacDonald, executive director of HALO, Racine's largest homeless shelter.
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7/7/25 Josh Silver - " Ending Redlining"
Josh Silver, author of "Ending Redlining- through a community-centered reform of the Community Reinvestment Act." We talk about the practice of 'Redlining' as…
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7/6/25 The Narcissist You Know
From 2015- Joseph Burgo, author of "The Narcissist You Know: Defending Yourself Against Extreme Narcissists in an All-About-Me Age."
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7/5/25 My Fellow Americans
From 2003- Michael Waldman discusses the book "My Fellow Americans- The Most Important Speeches of America's Presidents, from George Washington to George W…
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7/4/25 Songs Sung Red, White & Blue
From 2003 - A discussion of patriotic songs with Ace Collins, author of "Songs Sung Red, White and Blue: The Stories Behind America's Best-Loved Patriotic…
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7/3/25 Carthage Choir Tour to Great Britain
We talk about the Carthage Choir's recent tour of Great Britain with the ensemble's director, Dr. Maggie Burk, and four members of the choir: Ella Bergfeld…
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7/2/25 Ryan Steck - "Gone Dark"
We talk with best-selling author Ryan Steck about his latest novel, "Gone Dark." At the heart of the story is an inexplicable series of murders that occur…