Shows / Perspectives
Perspectives
Perspectives are commentaries produced by and for WNIJ listeners, from a panel of regular contributors and guests.
Episodes
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Perspective: Another blow to science in America (and what you can do about it)
Holly Jones looks at the plan to put science grant funding into the hands of politicians, not scientists.
PerspectivesPerspective: My frogman days
Lonny Cain recognizes the blessing of his childhood boredom.
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Perspective: Photo moratorium
Too many pics on your phone? Marnie O. Mamminga has a novel solution.
PerspectivesPerspective: The comfort found
Tom McBride turns to poetry to cope with the death of a friend.
PerspectivesPerspective: Memories remembered, memories reminded
On today's Perspective, Anissa Kryzanski Kuhar shares a love story.
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Perspective: Hanging out in Shady Pines
On today's Perspective, Frances Jaeger shares why we all need to head over to Shady Pines.
PerspectivesPerspective: You can't tell a dog by its cover
Rosie Klepper welcomes a new pup into her life.
PerspectivesPerspective: The permanent flow of civilization
Francisco Solares-Larrave talks about the role of culture in civilization.
PerspectivesPerspective: The Catalan who gave Mexico its national sound
Laura Vilardell is proud of a Catalan man who still stirs national pride in Mexico.
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Perspective: Awards season
Suzanne Degges-White acknowledges her colleagues and students.
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Perspective: How we spend our time
On today's Perspective, Wester Wuori shares two seminal events in his life.
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Perspective: This beautiful planet is our responsibility
Connie Seraphine discusses the Gaia Theory.
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Perspective: Slowing down can happen at home, too
Beth Schewe says you don't have to relocate overseas to find the lifestyle you need.
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Perspective: On risk assessment
Reed Scherer has ways he'd rather spend a billion dollars a day.
PerspectivesPerspective: The sword belongs to the people
Deborah Booth visits a presidential museum in Abilene, Kansas.
PerspectivesPerspective: Changing minds
Deborah Koons-Beauchamp takes a fresh look at kids these days.
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Perspective: Don't fall for the trap
Talkin' houseplants with Rosie Klepper in today's Perspective.
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Perspective: Like a cage of parakeets, or there's still hope
On today's Perspective, Francisco Solares-Larrave speaks about parakeets and hope.
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Perspective: Alcoholic minds
Tom McBride says it's an interesting place to visit, maybe...
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Perspective: Mug moments are for transition times
Anissa Kuhar contemplates life over a cup of coffee.
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Perspective: Where we get our information
On today's Perspective, Paula Garrett says, "Reliable information is endangered."
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Perspective: A problem of will
With Republicans and Democrats deadlocked over their own power, Bob Evans wonders who will do what's right for the country.
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Perspective: Only the beginning
On today's Perspective, learn about why Nia Springer-Norris is not the main character.
PerspectivesPerspective: Even therapists need therapists
Deborah Koons-Beauchamp says therapy is a strength, not a weakness.
PerspectivesPerspective: Lessons from my 9-year-old
Jodi Ritter updates us on life with her son, now that he's nine.
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Perspective: The now what?
On today's Perspective, Andrew Nelson says this is the hard part.
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Perspective: Spending priorities
On today's perspective, Connie Seraphine asks, "What should be the priority spending agenda for our country right now?"
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Perspective: Earthly observations
On today's Perspective, Marnie O. Mamminga shares observations from her recent travels.
PerspectivesPerspective: On tipping points
On today's Perspective, Reed Scherer muses on tipping points, then and now.
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Perspective: Shakespeare and UFOs
Tom McBride meets us at the intersection of the Bard and the Unknown.
PerspectivesPerspective: Enemy at the Gates
On today's Perspective, Lori Drummond-Cherniwchan asks — The Enemy at the Gates—or the Enemy Within?
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Perspective: No Kings rally
On today's Perspective, Deb Booth says the No Kings rally in DeKalb was a true community event.
PerspectivesPerspective: Shadyless walk
On today's Perspective, Chris Fink takes a walk without his dog.
PerspectivesPerspective: In this world of flowers
On today's Perspective, Dan Kenney says "our world of flowers is being torn apart."
PerspectivesPerspective: The crash
On today's Perspective, Steve Vaughan says to use your time wisely.
PerspectivesPerspective: Burnout
On today's Perspective, Suzanne Degges-White helps us learn how to avoid burnout.
PerspectivesPerspective: We don't want a one-party system
Bob Evans laments the state of politics in Illinois
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Perspective: A line in the sand
On today's Perspective, Abbey Harris has ideas on how to save democracy.
PerspectivesPerspective: Another word for 'love'
Lonny Cain invites you to join him in dismantling the English language.
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Perspective: The State of the Union
On today's Perspective, Joe Flynn gives his perspective on state of the union addresses.
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Perspective: Remember the fish kills and burning rivers this World Water Day
March 22 is World Water Day: Emily McKee celebrated by thanking the regulators.
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Perspective: Child care means education for parents
On today's Perspective, Nia Norris wants to talk about how parents access education.
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Perspective: Praise The Peepers
Celebrate the coming of spring with Chris Fink and his little friends in this archive edition of Perspectives!
PerspectivesPerspective: RSO
On today's Perspectives, Dr. Arnold Rosen offers a prescription for something that can help us all.
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Perspective: "Let the thing be pressed"
On today's Perspective, Andrew Nelson has a few questions.
PerspectivesPerspective: No copyright for AI-generated content
On today's Perspective, David Gunkel explains why a recent court ruling isn't necessarily a win for "Team Human."
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Perspective: War Powers
On today's Perspective, Bob Evans outlines "another reason to pray for peace."
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Perspective: A rising star in Texas
On today's Perspective, Connie Seraphine talks about a potentially rising star in democratic politics.
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Perspective: If it ain't broke, don't fix it
On today's Perspective, Bob Evans explains why elections shouldn't be nationalized.
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Perspective: Inconspicuous consumption
On today's Perspective, Westor Wuori explains a unique Midwestern trait.