Big Picture Science
A different kind of science radio showBig Picture Science does more than interview top scientists
and technology innovators. Our themed episodes connect those latest
research ideas to identify emerging trends - and why they matter. Seth Shostak (the scientist) and Molly Bentley (the science
journalist) use smart and humorous storytelling. The Big Picture Science radio show and podcast engages the public with
modern science research through lively and intelligent storytelling.
Science radio ... (06:00 AM - 07:00 AM ET)
Explorations
with
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Explorations is an hour-long radio program on science, technology, politics, and the environment. It originates on WBAI in New York.Dr. Michio Kaku graduated from Harvard in 1968, summa cum laude (highest honors), and number one in his physics class. He went on to the Berkeley Radiation Laboratory at the University of California in 1972, and in 1973 Dr. Kaku held a lectureship at Princeton University.Today, Dr. Michio Kaku holds the Henry Semat Professorship in Theoretical Physics at the City Un ... (07:00 AM - 08:00 AM ET)
Freethought Radio
Radio from the secular point of view. Freethought Radio broadcasts weekly and
is hosted by Dan Barker and Annie Laurie Gaylor, co-presidents of the
Freedom From Religion Foundation. The show offers programming for
nonreligious listeners, as well as countering the religious-right
domination of our public airwaves. Freethought Radio features music and
interviews with authors and activists. (08:00 AM - 09:00 AM ET)
With Good Reason
Each
week on With Good Reason, our ever-curious host Sarah McConnell takes
you along as she examines a wide range of topics with leading scholars.
Featured guests have included Julian Bond discussing race in America,
Bruce Greyson sharing his study of near death experiences, Mike Seeger
exploring American folk music, Aniko Bodroghkozy tuning in on sixties
television, Bryan Caplan on the “myth of the rational voter,” Nikki
Giovanni reading from her poetry, and Nobel Prize winning author To ... (09:00 AM - 10:00 AM ET)
Made of Clay
with
ERIC CLAY
Digging deeper into the issues of our lives. Eric Clay interviews local guests, Meet your neighbors on the radio. Explore the lives we make. A
different person each hour. What have we learned? What do we care
about? How do we sustain ourselves? (10:00 AM - 12:00 PM ET)
Will Spring Astrology
with
TIM TURECEK
Tim Turecek explores astrology as a vehicle for
transformation, insight, self-understanding, meaning, and fun. (12:00 PM - 01:00 PM ET)
The Joe Show
with
JOE ROMANO
With host Joe Romano. (01:00 PM - 03:00 PM ET)
Burning Airlines
with
PETER B
Host Peter B plays art rock, post punk, and prog. (03:00 PM - 05:00 PM ET)
Audio Stew
with
SASHA E
Mostly rock, mostly from the punk era to the present day, prepared with care by your sonic chef. (05:00 PM - 07:00 PM ET)
Jamaican Clash
with
JACOB
An all vinyl showcase of ska, rocksteady, roots reggae, dub and dancehall - and the stories behind the music. (07:00 PM - 09:00 PM ET)
Le Show
Harry Shearer hosts a look at the worlds
of media, politics, cyberspace, sports and show business while providing
an eclectic array of music along the way. (09:00 PM - 10:00 PM ET)
For The Wild
We discuss the critical ideas of our time and parlay them into action for the defense and regeneration of natural communities. Key topics include the rediscovery of wild nature, ecological renewal and resistance, and healing from the trauma of individualistic society. We will travel deep into ancient forests, align with the struggles and ways of Earth-based people, and rekindle the mysteries of intuition. We will join today’s brightest visionaries in this momentous work of reimagining a world wh ... (10:00 PM - 11:00 PM ET)
Background Briefing
A radio program featuring international and national news, expert
guests, policy makers, and critics offering analysis and insight on
national security, foreign and domestic policy, political, cultural, and
social issues.Background
Briefing”focuses on national security in the broadest sense going
beyond defense and intelligence to encompass the soft power of cultural
influence, economic strength and social justice covering everything from
healthcare to human rights, the environment to ent ... (11:00 PM - 12:00 AM ET)
WRFI Updates:
Local News: September 22, 2023
September 22, 2023
- Health insurance costs for Cortland County employees, retirees may rise - Cortland County retirees and employees may see their health insurance contributions rise by 10% in 2024. The Cortland Voice reports the county is facing a $1.3 million gap in the 2024 budget. The insurance increase would close that gap. The legislature is set
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Local News: September 21, 2023
September 21, 2023
- Ithaca Leaders Postpone Vote on Cornell Funding, Approve Homeless Encampment Policy - The Ithaca Common Council held a special meeting Wednesday night to vote on two highly significant matters. But, they postponed a vote on the proposed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Cornell until an October meeting. Mayor Lewis said that would give Alderpersons
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Local News: September 20, 2023
September 20, 2023
- Tick-borne illnesses double in Tompkins County - Tick-borne illnesses are on the rise in our region and across the country. According to The Ithaca Voice, the number of cases of Lyme disease in Tompkins County has doubled in the past year. Part of the reason is milder winters because of climate change. Ticks, especially
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Local News: September 19, 2023
September 19, 2023
Opponents of the draft payment agreement between Cornell and the City of Ithaca protested on campus Monday evening. The new proposal would require Cornell to pay Ithaca $4 million a year over the next 21 years with regular increases for inflation. That’s up from the $1.6 million currently paid. Opponents like Kay Minnix don’t think
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Local News: September 18, 2023
September 18, 2023
- Ithaca CarShare To Reopen In 2024 - Ithaca CarShare will reopen in March 2024 when a new law goes into effect that will make it possible for them to get insurance again. The nonprofit car share has been shut down since May because of a regulator problem that caused it to lose insurance coverage.
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