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As The Worm Turns, Tuesday, 4/7/20

Host Jill Spears and gardeners Lance Swigart and Lulu Volckhausen are staying home & staying safe, and calling in for this edition of As the Worm Turns. They're discussing spring gardening topics and taking questions via text message and email.




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As the Worm Turns - Tuesday, April 21st

Our intrepid gardening crew are once again calling in from their respective home gardens, ready to take your questions via email or text - worm@kvnf.org or 970-234-5863.




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As the Worm Turns - Tuesday, April 28th

The coronavirus "safer at home" protocol is still in effect, so our gardeners are joining us once again via telephone. Host Jill Spears & gardening gurus Lulu Vockhausen & Lance Swigart are deep into spring garden preparation and planting.




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As The Worm Turns, Tuesday, 5/5/20

The coronavirus "safer at home" protocol is still in effect, so our gardeners are joining us once again via telephone. Host Jill Spears & gardening gurus Lulu Vockhausen & Lance Swigart are deep into spring garden preparation and planting.




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Sessions from Studio A - Public Radio Music Day

Listen to a special edition of Sessions from Studio A this week, as celebrate the first ever Public Radio Music Day. Sessions has been on the air for 4 years and has had over 100 artists featured on the show. In this episode, we'll take a listen back through the years to a variety of performances recorded for Sessions from Studio A. Local musicians need your support now more than ever. Download an album, buy some merch, and most importantly, go see a local artist live once you are able. We at WNIJ would like to thank all the artists who have performed on Sessions from Studio A and all of the listeners who support the show. You are what keeps music on public radio alive and strong. Thank you. Don't forget, you can find the full episodes of these performances here in our show archive and watch behind-the-scenes video on our YouTube channel .




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RSVP Now: James Cotton playing a free show on Friday, September 6 at the TLA

The legendary James Cotton is playing a free show at the TLA on South Street in Philadelphia on Friday, September 6. It’s the finale concert of the year long Mississippi Blues Project and will be hosted by Jonny Meister, host […]




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Ozarks at Large for Friday, April 10, 2020

On today's show, we have the latest updates from Governor Asa Hutchinson following his daily coronavirus response briefing. Plus, we speak to renters and landlords in the region as they worry about having to make their rent and mortgage payments during skyrocketing unemployment. And, we speak with Arkansas artist Kat Wilson about her interactive art project called Quarantine Habitat.




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Ozarks at Large for Monday, April 13, 2020

On today's show, we provide the latest highlights from the governor's daily coronavirus response briefing. Plus, we speak with representatives from Communities Unlimited about a new toolkit the nonprofit has put together to help people and small businesses navigate the relief options provided through the federal CARES Act. And, we find out how you can still get your Girl Scout Cookie fix.




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Ozarks at Large for Tuesday, April 14, 2020

On today's show, we have updated information on the state's coronavirus response from the governor's daily briefing. Plus, we speak with a University of Arkansas psychologist about how to manage mental health during the pandemic. And, we learn the basic ins and outs of gardening and baking bread from the experts as many of you take up new hobbies while staying at home.




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Ozarks at Large for Wednesday, April 15, 2020

On today's show, we have highlights from the governor's daily coronavirus response briefing. Plus, we find out how local animal shelters are faring during the COVID-19 pandemic. And, we hear about a new grant program designed to help arts and cultural nonprofits weather the outbreak.




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Ozarks at Large for Friday, April 17, 2020

On today's show, we provide the latest updates from the governor's daily coronavirus briefing. Plus, we hear from Michael Tilley with Talk Business and Politics about the impact of the pandemic on Arkansas River traffic and what that could mean for the economy. And, we speak with the Washington County sheriff about why he's ending his office's participation in the federal 287(g) program.




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Ozarks at Large for Monday, April 20, 2020

On today's show, we have the latest from the governor's daily coronavirus response briefing. Plus, we hear from a pulmonologist who is treating COVID-19 patients at Mercy Hospital about what he's been experiencing on the ground. And, we launch a series of conversations with local seniors called Senior Portraits where we discuss what it's been like to finish high school during a pandemic.




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Ozarks at Large for Tuesday, April 21, 2020

On today's show, we have highlights from the governor's daily coronavirus response briefing. Plus, we speak with a representative from Northwest Arkansas National Airport about the funding the airport has received from the federal CARES Act that's meant to provide relief during the pandemic. And, we head to Eureka Springs where a pastor has organized an effort to make sure Carroll County residents have food to get them through the outbreak.




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Ozarks at Large for Wednesday, April 22, 2020

On today's show, we have the latest update from Governor Asa Hutchinson's daily coronavirus response briefing. Plus, we hear from advocates at the Children's Safety Center of Washington County about how they're continuing to organize trainings during the pandemic. And, we mark the 50th anniversary of Earth Day with the founder of the OMNI Center for Peace, Justice and Ecology.




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Ozarks at Large for Thursday, April 23, 2020

On today's show, we have an update on the state's coronavirus response from the governor during his daily briefing. Plus, we hear about a new food access map developed by the Arkansas Department of Agriculture and Uplift Arkansas. And, we find out about Southwestern Electric Power Company's purchase of new wind generation and transmission facilities in Oklahoma.




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Ozarks at Large for Friday, April 24, 2020

On today's show, we hear from advocates who have filed a complaint on behalf of prisoners at Cummins State Prison, which has become a coronavirus epicenter. Plus, we find out how the local Muslim community is adjusting its observance of Ramadan to abide by social distancing guidelines. And, we have our final intallment of our conversations with local seniors about what's in been like to finish their high school careers during a pandemic.




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Ozarks at Large for Monday, April 27, 2020

On today's show, we have the latest from Governor Asa Hutchinson's daily coronavirus briefing, which aired at noon today overlapping a portion of the noon edition of Ozarks at Large . Plus, we speak with protestors and Tyson Foods representatives as the company closes several plants in other parts of the country because of coronavirus outbreaks in the facilities. And, we find out what local gym operators are doing to keep customers engaged as they wait for the governor to provide guidelines for reopening their businesses.




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Ozarks at Large for Tuesday, April 28, 2020

On today's show, we have the latest highlights from the governor's coronavirus response briefing. Plus, we hear from the Startup Junkie Foundation about the expansion of its Kiva loan program to help small business owners during the COVID-19 outbreak. And, we speak with University of Arkansas researchers about why they are studying how we express our of fears during the pandemic.




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Ozarks at Large for Wednesday, April 29, 2020

On today's show, we have the latest updates from Governor Asa Hutchinson's daily coronavirus response briefing. Plus, we hear from local law enforcement officers about the changes they've had to make in their daily operations and why that has resulted in fewer bookings at county jails. And, we speak with Eddie Schmeckenbecher, who stands by the governor's side every day during his COVID-19 briefings, about what it's been like to be Arkansas's American Sign Language translator during the pandemic.




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Ozarks at Large for Thursday, April 30, 2020

On today's show, we have the latest information from Governor Asa Hutchinson's coronavirus response briefing. Plus, we begin our series of conversations with instructors who will lead sessions next month for a University of Arkansas Honors College course about the pandemic. And, we speak with a local hair stylist, who has been connecting with her clients during the outbreak through virtual appointments.




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Ozarks at Large for Friday, May 1, 2020

On today's show, we have the latest from the governor's daily coronavirus response briefing. Plus, we speak with Michael Tilley of Talk Business and Politics about the latest jobless numbers in Arkansas and how River Valley restaurants are reacting to the upcoming restriction rollbacks. And, we learn more about how the coronavirus outbreak is impacting the state's Marshallese population, which is at higher risk for complications from COVID-19.




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Ozarks at Large for Monday, May 4, 2020

On today's show, we have the latest from Governor Asa Hutchinson's daily coronavirus response briefing. Plus, we continue our series of conversations with instructors for a University of Arkansas Honors forum taking place later this month called Pandemic. And, we find out about how unemployed and dislocated Arkansans can access free workforce training classes.




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Ozarks at Large for Tuesday, May 5, 2020

On today's show, we have the latest information from the governor's daily coronavirus response briefing. Plus, we speak with the emergency chiefs in Washington County about how they and their teams are faring and responding during the pandemic. And, we find out why smaller Arkansas cities and rural communities will likely take a harder economic hit from the outbreak than larger metro areas.




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Ozarks at Large for Wednesday, May 6, 2020

On today's show, we hear what the governor had to say during his latest coronavirus response briefing. Plus, we find out how Arkansas business owners and bankers are navigating the Paycheck Protection Program application process. And, we speak with local farmers about the types of adjustments they've had to make to get their products to customers.




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Ozarks at Large for Thursday, May 7, 2020

On today's show, we have the latest from the governor's daily coronavirus response briefing. Plus, we find out about a new initiative that aims to expand opportunities for farmers and increase consumers' access to fresh produce. And, we speak with the director of the Illinois River Watershed Partnership about the recent changes made by the Trump administration to historic federal environmental policies.




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Ozarks at Large for Friday, May 8, 2020

On today's show, we have the latest updates from the governor's coronavirus response briefing. Plus, we hear from religious leaders at local churches, mosques and temples about their plans to reopen and how their congregations have fared during the pandemic. And, we find out about a virtual support group created to help people who've had COVID-19.




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Back in the Sporting Day: 1970 Goodbye Lisbon Lions, hello Quality Street Gang

When Celtic arrived home after their defeat by Feyenoord on May 6, 1970, everyone at Parkhead was understandably deflated, while the fans were in mourning for the lost chance of glory.




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VE Day: Tribute to Glasgow soldier first to liberate Guernsey in 1945

RACHAEL Newton should have been on her way to Guernsey for this weekend’s VE Day commemoration, which has been cancelled due to the coronavirus outbreak.




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Jiving with the GIs in Glasgow's George Square - VE Day memories

BONFIRES so hot they cracked tenement windows. Jiving with the GIs in George Square. Singing and dancing with joy, knowing that finally, the war was over….




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Dennistoun veteran featured in online exhibition commemorating VE Day

Legion Scotland and Poppyscotland commissioned a series of portraits of WW2 veterans as part of the national celebration.




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Glasgow spoken word artist Kevin P. Gilday announces new album inspired by city

Kevin P. Gilday & The Glasgow Cross have announced their new album, 'Pure Concrete'.




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Letters of the day: Tory council leader told of Thatcher's impact on Glasgow

Tory impact on country




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Letters of the day: No more benefits for Glasgow drug addicts

Use the bins




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Letters of the day: Scottish Labour leaders have been found out for what they are

Pair are found out




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Chris McQueer: How I spent a day with my dug and an alien

I’VE been thinking a lot, as ever, about aliens.




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Shortening The Distance: Walsenburg Historian Reflects On The Great Depression And Today’s Pandemic

With all that's going on in the world right now, we wondered what life experience and family history might be able to tell us. As part of KRCC's Shortening the Distance project, producer Shanna Lewis got in touch with historian Carolyn Newman. She's 88 years old and has lived in the same house in Walsenburg for 60 years.




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One Planet: Tackling The Climate Crisis As We Mark The 50th Anniversary of Earth Day

On this edition of Your Call’s One Planet Series, we’ll mark the 50 th anniversary of Earth Day by discussing the Trump administration’s drastic changes to US environmental policies.




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Groundhog Day the Musical - The Donna Summer Musical - Scrooge in Love! - Chez Joey

This week on Open Air, KALW’s radio magazine for the Bay Area performing arts, host David Latulippe talks with Rinabeth Apostol (pictured, right) and Ryan Drummond (left), who are the lead actors in the San Francisco Playhouse production of Groundhog Day the Musical , which runs through January 18, 2020 at SF Playhouse (450 Post Street) in San Francisco.




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Congressional Hearing On Slavery Reparations Set For Wednesday

For the first time in a decade Congress will hold a hearing Wednesday on the subject of reparations for the descendants of slaves in the United States, a topic that has gained traction in the run-up to the 2020 elections. The hearing is set for June 19, also known as "Juneteenth," the day when in 1865 former enslaved people in Texas first learned that they had been emancipated two years earlier. The House Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights and Civil Liberties is holding the hearing on H.R. 40 , which calls for a commission to "study and develop reparation proposals for African-Americans," including a formal apology by the U.S. government "for the perpetration of gross human rights violations and crimes against humanity on African slaves and their descendants." The hearing is scheduled to feature testimony from author Ta-Nehisi Coates, whose article "The Case for Reparations," published by The Atlantic magazine in 2014, is widely credited with re-igniting the




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Police Identify Suspected Dayton, Ohio, Shooter; 9 Dead, 27 Injured

Police have identified 24-year-old white male Connor Betts from Bellbrook, Ohio, as the shooter who claimed nine lives and injured 27 others in Dayton, Ohio, early on Sunday morning. Among the nine dead was the shooter's sister, Megan Betts, 22, said Lt. Col. Matt Carper at a news conference Sunday. In addition to Betts' sister, Carper offered a complete list of the people who were among those killed in the brief but brutal shooting: Lois L. Oglesby, 27; Saeed Saleh, 38; Derrick R. Fudge, 57; Logan M. Turner, 30; Nicholas P. Cumer, 25; Thomas J. McNichols, 25; Beatrice N. Warren-Curtis, 36; Monica E. Brickhouse, 39. Carper denied suggestions that the victims were targeted. "Due to the very short timeline of violence, it's hard to imagine that there was much discrimination in the shooting," he said. "It happened in a very short amount of time." Carper offered no other details about the shooter; however, a LinkedIn profile belonging to someone of the same name and who is listed as living




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Arbor Day And The Best Ways To Plant Trees

On this episode of Talk of Iowa , Charity Nebbe invites Richard Jauron and Aaron Steil to talk about the best methods for planting trees this arbor day. Jauron and Steil also answer listener questions about the plants and trees in their lives. Guests: Aaron Steil , assistant director, Reiman Gardens Richard Jauron , extension horticulture specialist, Iowa State University




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After Two Days On A Ventilator, Iowan Shares Story Of COVID-19 Survival

After two weeks of hospitalization, Larry Potter became the first Iowan diagnosed with COVID-19 to be released from Mercy Medical Center in Cedar Rapids after spending time on a ventilator.




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1st Friday Focus On The Environment: New PFAS Film To Open In Ann Arbor

Sara Ganim is a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist with strong ties to Michigan. Her new independent film, “No Defense: The U.S. Government’s War on Water,” looks into the PFAs contamination emanating from the old Wurtsmith Air Force Base in Oscoda and how our government’s conflict of interest has lead to inaction. WEMU’s David Fair and Michigan League of Conservation Voters executive director Lisa Wozniak caught up with Sara in advance of the free screening of her film at the State Theatre in Ann Arbor on February 19 th .




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1st Friday Focus On The Environment: Protecting Access To Water In Detroit And Around The Nation

Water shutoffs has been a major issue in Detroit, and the next round is expected to come in April. Low-income residents are being dramatically impacted by the inability to meet the rising cost of water. Is access to water a right? Or, is it a privilege? In this month's "1st Friday Focus on the Environment," WEMU's David Fair and Lisa Wozniak of the Michigan League of Conservation Voters explore the answers to those questions. Monica Lewis-Patrick is co-founder, president, and CEO of "We the People of Detroit." She'll explain the organization's efforts to win water justice in the city and around the state and country.




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Issues Of The Environment: Earth Day Celebrates 50 Years! Part One - Origins In Ann Arbor

Today marks the 50th anniversary of Earth Day. A group of environmentally aware and concerned students at the University of Michigan formed the group ENACT during a rather heady time on campus in 1969. Through activity and organization, it led to the first-ever Earth Day in 1970. In Part 1 of a special, Earth Day edition of "Issues of the Environment," WEMU's David Fair caught up with David Allan to look back at the five decades since that event. Allan was a founding member and co-chair of ENACT and an organizer for the first Earth Day.




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Issues Of The Environment: Earth Day Celebrates 50 Years! Part 2 - Looking Ahead During COVID-19

Today marks the 50th Earth Day in the United States, which traces its origins to Ann Arbor. Normally, there would have been a huge celebration, but the coronavirus pandemic has put a halt to that. For Part 2 of a special, Earth Day edition of "Issues of the Environment," WEMU's David Fair spoke with Jonathan Overpeck, dean of the U-M School for Environment and Sustainability. They discuss an online celebration of Earth Day and look ahead to what the future may hold.




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1st Friday Focus On The Environment: Coronavirus Crisis Highlights Systemic Racism And Inequity

About 14% of Michigan's population is African American. Roughly 40% of COVID-19 fatalties are in the African American community. It is an alarming statistic. Lt. Governor Garlin Gilchrist heads the state's Coronavirus Task Force on Racial Disparities. He joined WEMU's David Fair and Michigan League of Conservation Voters executive director Lisa Wozniak to discuss what is being done to address the immediate crisis. He also highlights the longer term issues that will need to be addressed and what the role of the task force will be to that end.




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In the Wake of a Mass Shooting, Dayton’s Mayor, Nan Whaley, Takes the National Stage

Earlier this month, a gunman killed nine people and injured nearly thirty more in Dayton, Ohio. The shooting in Dayton, the 251st mass shooting in the United States this year, took place only hours before an even deadlier mass shooting in El Paso, Texas. As the city reeled, its mayor, Nan Whaley, was suddenly rocketed into prominence as both a spokesperson for Dayton and a figure in the national conversation about gun violence. Paige Williams, who met with Nan Whaley after the shooting, joins Eric Lach to discuss the role of local officials in times of national tragedy.




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Issues Of The Environment: Earth Day Celebrates 50 Years! Part One - Origins In Ann Arbor

Today marks the 50th anniversary of Earth Day. A group of environmentally aware and concerned students at the University of Michigan formed the group ENACT during a rather heady time on campus in 1969. Through activity and organization, it led to the first-ever Earth Day in 1970. In Part 1 of a special, Earth Day edition of "Issues of the Environment," WEMU's David Fair caught up with David Allan to look back at the five decades since that event. Allan was a founding member and co-chair of ENACT and an organizer for the first Earth Day.




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Issues Of The Environment: Earth Day Celebrates 50 Years! Part 2 - Looking Ahead During COVID-19

Today marks the 50th Earth Day in the United States, which traces its origins to Ann Arbor. Normally, there would have been a huge celebration, but the coronavirus pandemic has put a halt to that. For Part 2 of a special, Earth Day edition of "Issues of the Environment," WEMU's David Fair spoke with Jonathan Overpeck, dean of the U-M School for Environment and Sustainability. They discuss an online celebration of Earth Day and look ahead to what the future may hold.