http://wxxi.org/perspectives Perspectives is a radio show produced and broadcast by WXXI. The weekly show will examine diverse topics, ranging from politics, education and health care to sports, religion and the arts. Each week listeners will hear compelling conversations with interesting and important people. Host, Curt Smith will talk with national and regional newsmakers, to help listeners understand how issues and events affect them personally. en-us Thu, 20 Apr 2006 17:00:30 GMT Thu, 20 Apr 2006 17:00:30 GMT webmaster@wxxi.org http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss This week Perspectives begins a two-part salute to radio -- America's theater of the mind. The New York Times' Gerald Eskenazi discusses his memoir of radio's golden age, "I Hid It Under the Sheets: Growing Up With Radio." Former Buffalo News Radio Critic Tony Violanti, now Media and Entertainment Critic of the Ocala, Florida, Star-Banner, details how the wireless has changed. Finally, Bruce Dumont, Founder, CEO, and President of the Museum of Broadcast Communications, explores America's only National Radio Hall of Fame -- who's there, and why. This week: Part One of a Salute to Radio on Perspectives. Thu, 20 Apr 2006 17:00:30 GMT This week's "Perspectives" salutes the new baseball season. Three experts discuss what a "Sports Illustrated" poll calls Upstate New York's most popular sport. Hall of Fame outfielder Monte Irvin, who played for the 1949-56 Giants and Cubs, recalls the old Negro Leagues and major leagues. Naomi Silver, Chairman of the Board and Chief Operating Officer, Rochester Red Wings, explores the state of the minor leagues. Finally, Glenn Geffner, former Red Wings broadcaster and now Media Relations Director of the Boston Red Sox, etches the Yankees-Red Sox -- sport's greatest rivalry. "Play ball!" on this week's "Perspectives." Thu, 20 Apr 2006 17:00:30 GMT New York State has produced many riveting fiction and nonfiction authors. This week's "Perspectives" profiles three of the best. When Alison Smith of Penfield, a Rochester suburb, was 15, her 18-year-old brother was killed in a car acccident. Her touching memoir, "Name All the Animals," has been published in America and six other countries. Joanna Scott is among America's finest novelists: to Kirkus Reviews, "one of contemporary fiction's most eloquent and essential voices." She discusses her new book, "Liberation." Gore Vidal calls Bill Kauffman "The Sage of Batavia, New York." Kauffman explores New York State's grand literary tradition -- and his newest book, "Look Homeward, America." This week: A look at some of the Empire State's leading authors, on "Perspectives." Tue, 04 Apr 2006 17:00:30 GMT This week "Perspectives" explores folklore in America from Paul Bunyan via Johnny Appleseed to Pecos Bill. Author and columnist Tim Trager details the strange life of Upstate New York's Rattlesnake Pete, equally hooked on reptiles and pianos. Paul Johnson is Professor of History, University of South Carolina, and author of the book, 'Sam Patch: The Famous Jumper." He etches the legendary life of a man who thrived, then tragically died, in this region. Finally, Sandy Schlosser, author of the famed "Spooky" series about ghosts, apparitions, and legends, examines such folk characters as Casey Jones, Calamity Jane, John Henry, and the Maid of the Mist. This week: American folklore, on "Perspectives." Wed, 22 Mar 2006 17:00:30 GMT In 1960, the Broadway musical "Bye Bye Birdie" yelped, "Kids! What's the matter with kids today?" This week's "Perspectives" asks that question in the wake of the recent Winter Olympics. Christine Brennan, USA Today columnist, veteran Games observer, and author of the new book, "Best House in the House," explores what this year's U.S. Olympian behavior says about kids -- and parents. America's leading sports parenting expert, Rick Wolff, author of the upcoming book, "Parenting Young Athletes the Ripken Way," discusses to what extent parents deserve behavior's credit -- or blame. Dennis Richardson, President and CEO of Western New York's Hillside Family of Agencies, examines how children have changed since he entered youth development thirty years ago. "What's the matter with kids today?" this week on "Perspectives." Wed, 22 Mar 2006 17:00:30 GMT This week "Perspectives" takes an in-depth look at two different U.S. Presidencies: one buoyed by mythology; the other, seemingly mired in malaise. Abraham Lincoln served as President from 1861-65. British author and historian Richard Carwardine details The Great Emancipator in his new book, "Lincoln: A Life of Purpose and Power." George W. Bush, President since 2001, this month hit a record-low 34 percent approval rating. Bruce Bartlett, conservative columnist and former aide to former Presidents Reagan and Bush, discusses his new book, "Imposter: How George W. Bush Bankrupted America and Betrayed the Reagan Legacy." This week, two controversial Republican Presidents are explored on "Perspectives." Wed, 15 Mar 2006 17:00:30 GMT This week, on the eve of the Academy Awards, "Perspectives" features a man who has arguably written more and better about movies than anyone. Jack Garner is the long-time Chief Film Critic for Gannett News Service. For the entire show he will explore this uniquely American art form. Mr. Garner will discuss the genre; film's evolution; Oscar categories like Best Picture, Actor, and Actress; and those who should have been honored in the past -- but weren't. He will explore this year's Academy Awards nominees, who is likely to win, and why. Whatever a listener's favorite film, he or she is likely to hear it mentioned. This week, a tribute to a truly fine film critic on the eve of America's tribute to film: Jack Garner and the Oscars on "Perspectives." Wed, 01 Mar 2006 17:00:30 GMT Last week "Perspectives" began a series on larger-than-life New Yorkers. This week it concludes by etching one man who might have been President -- and another who still may. Mario Cuomo was New York's only three-term Democratic Governor: to the Boston Globe, America's most gifted philosopher-politician." ormer close aide and now Chairman and CEO of the Philadelphia Stock Exchange Sandy Frucher and New York Post columnist and state editor Fred Dicker explore his rhetoric, appeal, and why he never ran for Preisdent. Former New York City Mayor Rudolph Giuliani may run for President in 2008. America's Mayor is profiled by Fred Siegel, Professor of History at Cooper Union for Science and Art and author of the widely-praised book, "The Prince of the City: Giuliani, New York, and the Genius of American Life." This week, two larger-than-life politicians on a larger-than-life "Perspectives." Wed, 01 Mar 2006 17:00:30 GMT This week "Perspectives" begins a special two-part series on larger-than-life New Yorkers. A week from now we explore a man who might have been President, Mario Cuomo, and another who may, Rudy Giuliani. This week's "Perspectives" salutes two institutions who live in memory. Perhaps Broadway's brightest star, the timeless Ethel Merman, is etched by producer, lyricist, and creator of the Musicals101.com web site, John Kenrick. Then, The Great One, television's incomparable Jackie Gleason, is remembered by Donna McCrohan, author of "The Honeymooners Companion," among other books. Merman and Gleason, recalled by two people who knew them well: All on this week's larger-than-life "Perspectives. Wed, 22 Feb 2006 17:00:30 GMT When Richard Nixon resigned the Presidency, Henry Kissinger said that history would vindicate him. "Henry," Nixon replied, "that depends on who writes it." This week "Perspectives" writes the three-term history of New York Governor George Pataki as he starts his final year. Bob Ward, Director of Research of the Business Council of New York State, describes Pataki's economic record. Buffalo News political columnist Bob McCarthy explores Pataki's political career. Gerald Benjamin, Dean of the College at SUNY at New Paltz and author of many books, including "The Rockefellers of New York," examines the Governor's place in Empire State history. All this and more on this week's "Perspectives." Wed, 15 Feb 2006 17:00:30 GMT This week "Perspectives" explores football's Super Bowl: American secular religion, American rite. Pittsburgh and Seattle meet in Super Bowl XL, the game almost incidental to the hype and buzz. CBS Television broadcaster and former Buffalo Bill Steve Tasker recalls how close his old team came to winning a Super Bowl. The Pro Football Hall of Fame's Pete Fierle details the game's historic highs and lows. Award-winning Gannett News Service columnist Scott Pitonaik analyzes why the event has become so--super. America's most widely-watched event: all on this week's "Perspectives." Mon, 06 Feb 2006 17:00:30 GMT This week "Perspectives" examines the state of the national Democratic Party. Are they taking advantage of President Bush's winter of discontent? Do the Alito hearings show a party of moderation, or extremism? Are they exploiting Republican vulnerability, or snatching defeat from the jaws of victory? New York Post columnist and state editor Fred Dicker examines the party's strengths and weaknesses. Democratic consultant Hank Schoenkopf examines what it's doing right and wrong. Republican pollster David Winston explores whether Democrats are letting Bush off the ropes. The Loyal Opposition: All on this week's "Perspectives." Mon, 30 Jan 2006 17:00:30 GMT This week Perspectives etches three pivotal examples of what character is, and means. Historian Harry Turtledove recalls Abraham Lincoln's agony and ecstasy as he prepared the Emancipation Proclamation. Edward Renehan, Chief Executive Officer of the Theodore Roosevelt Association, evokes TR's valiant third-party attempt in 1912 to rewin the Presidency. World War II historian Douglas Porch recalls Great Britain's finest hour: gallantly surviving 1940's Nazi air blitz of London--thereby helping to save the world. This week: character, on "Perspectives." Mon, 23 Jan 2006 17:00:30 GMT This week "Perspectives" etches the what-if, how-close, what-might-have-been that changed the world. Suppose Gettysburgh had gone the other way: Historian Jay Winik, best-selling author of "April 1865: The Month That Saved America," says the South would have won the Civil War. June 6, 1944, was D-Day: The Allies' amphibious invasion of Hitler's Europe. Prolific World War II historian Robert Paxton explores whether, had it failed, Europe would be speaking German today. Three years ago American forces invaded Iraq. Columnist Jay Byrant details the variables that have shaped the war. Pivotal what-ifs in history: This week on "Perspectives." Mon, 16 Jan 2006 17:00:30 GMT In 1861, Abraham Lincoln left Springfield, Illinois, to assume the Presidency. He concluded, "I bid you an affectionate farewell." This week's "Perspectives" bids farewell to two leading Upstate New York Mayors, each leaving office after 12 years. Rochester's Bill Johnson will become Distinguished Professor of Public Policy at Rochester Institute of Technology. Binghamton's Richard Bucci becomes Director of Professional Development in the Vestal School District. In "Perspectives," each will explore the challenges facing all Upstate cities, including Buffalo and Syracuse: graying demographics, a lagging economy, the effect of State tax and spend, and the need for regional identity--panache. This week: The changing of the urban guard, on "Perspectives." Mon, 09 Jan 2006 17:00:30 GMT This week "Perspectives" presents its annual New Year's special: a look back; a look ahead. Juan Williams, National Correspondent for National Public Radio, recalls a dismal year for President Bush -- Iraq, Hurricane Katrina, sagging poll numbers -- and explores whether 2006 may be better. On the eve of becoming Brighton, New York, Town Judge, former New York State Senator Richard Dollinger previews this coming year's statewide elections. Political columnist Bob McCarthy of the Buffalo News looks forward to new Mayors in several Western New York cities -- and the region's economic challenges. Each presents his 2006 prediction for Person of the Year. All this -- and more -- on this week's "Perspectives." Fri, 31 Dec 2005 17:00:30 GMT This week on "Perspectives": a special show on the 2006 challenges facing New York State. How do we lure business here? How do we keep Upstate New York's population here? Do our policies attract or repel outsiders? Why is State government rated the most dysfunctional in the country? Jay Gallagher, Albany Bureau Chief of Gannett News Service, is the author of a new book, "The Politics of Decline: A Chronicle of New York's Descent and What You Can Do to Save Your State." He will spend the hour exploring the economy, social and cultural trends, the legacy of soon-to-be former Governor George Pataki, and the 2006 State Elections. Beyond Pataki, Gallagher will discuss Hillary Clinton, Rudy Giuliani, Joseph Bruno, Elliott Spitzer, Richard Dollinger, and Steve Minarik, among many others. This week: a comprehensive look at why Gallagher deems New York State in decline -- and how we can stop it. All on "Perspectives." Thu, 24 Dec 2005 17:00:30 GMT America's third political parties have a long and checkered history, nominating at one time or another Theodore Roosevelt, Henry Wallace, George Wallace, and Ross Perot. This week's "Perspectives" etches the future of the Empire State's third political parties. Henry Stern, Chairman of New York's Liberal Party, recalls a proud and pioneering tradition which he hopes to resurrect at the ballot box. Conservative Party Chairman Michael Long explores the 2006 Election, including whether a Republican Party Gubernatorial candidate will get his endorsement. Jeff Koch, Professor and Chairman of Political Science and International Relations at SUNY at Geneseo, on third parties' historic role. All this on this week's "Perspectives. Thu, 15 Dec 2005 17:00:30 GMT This week "Perspectives" looks at kids -- specifically, what a major "New York Times" story recently called "Kids Gone Wild." Judith Smetana, Professor, Clinical and Social Psychology, the University of Rochester, explores how to raise a morally developed child. Next, nationally known child psychiatrist Alvin Rosenfeld discusses the overscheduled child -- and how it reflects the trap of hyperparenting. Finally, Harvard University child pscyhologist Dan Kindlon examines raising children of character in an indulgent age. Are more children rude, disruptive, and spoiled than even a decade ago? If so, why? How can the trend be reversed? Three experts discuss our kids. All this week on "Perspectives." Thu, 15 Dec 2005 17:00:30 GMT This week Perspectives explores a timeless literary tradition: the art form of the anthology. Famed mystery writer and editor Otto Penzler, whose books include Dangerous Women, Murder Is My Racquet, and annual Best American Mystery Stories of the Year, examines fiction anthology. Andrew Blauner, President of Blauner Books, discusses his new non-fiction sports anthology. Coach: 25 Writers Reflect on People Who Made a Difference, with such writers as Pat Conroy, Frank Deford, and George Plimpton and a foreword by Bill Bradley. Finally, Les Pockell, Warner Books Associate Publisher and author of numerous anthologies from poems to horror stories, details what the art form is, and why it works in fiction and non-fiction. All this week on Perspectives. Mon, 03 Dec 2005 17:00:30 GMT This week's "Perspectives" features three major events in the news:, a news poll from the Pew Research Foundation shows strong unrest with U.S. Foreign Policy; a laywer from the upstate New York firm, Nixon-Peabody discusses the Supreme Court nomination of Samuel Alito; finally, former New York State GOP Assembly leader, John Faso, a republican who would be governor, on whether his party is in "a New York freefall state of mind." Tue, 22 Nov 2005 17:00:30 GMT This week, on Thanksgiving Eve, "Perspectives" etches several traditions for which we can be thankful. Christopher Bench, Vice President of Collections, Rochester' Strong Museum, explores timeless toys -- specifically the National Toy Hall of Fame. Paul Jenkins, chef and partner of the popular Buffalo restaurant Tempo, looks at the tradition, holiday and otherwise, of eating out. Finally, Gannett Company prize-winning columnist Scott Pitoniak discusses his new book, "Slices of Orange," about Upstate New York's tradition of following Syracuse University football and basketball. This week: traditions, on "Perspectives." Tue, 22 Nov 2005 17:00:30 GMT This week's "Perspectives" honors Veterans Day by saluting three great American generals who helped to win World War II. Brown University historian Samuel Brenner recalls the beloved Dwight Eisenhower, who oversaw the D-Day 1944 Allied invasion, Operation Overlord, of Hitler's Europe. Dr. Malcolm (Kip) Muir, Professor of Military History, Virginia Military Institute, details "Blood and Guts" -- George Patton, the incomparable leader of the U.S. Third Army. Dr. Michael Schaller, Professor of History, University of Arizona, explores the equally theatric Douglas MacArthur, who said of the Phillipines, "I shall return" -- and did. Three legendary military figures -- each helping to win perhaps America's most legendary war. All this week -- on "Perspectives." Tue, 22 Nov 2005 17:00:30 GMT "This week "Perspectives" offers a true thinking person's show: Great Inventors from New York State. Wilson Greatbatch, born and still living near Buffalo, discusses his monumental invention: the implanted cardiac pacemaker, which has prolonged millions of lives of seriously ill people. Author Raymond Arsenault explores the life and work of Upstate New York's Willis Carrier, the father of air conditioning, which literally transformed American industry and culture. Finally, Vice President Jeff Idelson of the Baseball Hall of Fame details the myth and fact of General Abner Doubleday, said to invent the national pastime in Cooperstown in 1839. Great Inventors from New York State: all on this week's Perspectives. Fri, 04 Nov 2005 17:00:30 GMT This week Perspectives expores the Bush Presidency in the wake of Harriet Miers' nomination to the Supreme Court. George W. Bush: Free fall, or temporary reverse? Former Conservative New York City Mayoral candidate and columnist/commentator George Marlin etches parallels in the malaise of the White House and New York State Republican Party. Tom DeFrank, White House correspondent for the New York Daily News, this week broke the story of friction between Bush and Vice President Cheney. He details the collapse of Bush's conservative support. Jerry Zeremski, Washington correspondent of the Buffalo News, explores whether Bush's recovery is possible -- and if so, how. All this on this week's Perspectives. Fri, 28 Oct 2005 17:00:30 GMT This week Perspectives examines two great conservative orators. One, Ronald Reagan, made the Presidency; the other, Barry Goldwater, did not. Peter Robinson, host of PBS TV's Uncommon Knowledge TM, was the Speechwriter who composed President Reagan's famed speech in Berlin, Mr. Gorbachev, tear down this wall. Robinson will explore Reagan's nonpareil ability to communicate. Lee Edwards is often called the historian of America's conservative movement. He will evoke how Barry Goldwater, even losing the 1964 Presidential Election, paved the way for Reagan's rise. Edwards will focus on Goldwater's 1964 acceptance speech: Extremism in the defense of liberty is no vice. In addition, Upstate New York political activist Bill Nojay will contrast conservative rhetoric then and now. All this on this week's Perspectives. Fri, 21 Oct 2005 17:00:30 GMT Winston Churchill called English ammunition to be used in battle. This week Perspectives explores two great liberal rhetoricians who used language in politics. William Leuchtenburg, Distinguished Professor of History at the University of North Carolina, discusses Franklin Roosevelt's mastery of language. David Greenburg, Professor of History at Rutgers University, examines the man whom millions deemed FDR's true heir: Adlai Stevenson. Roosevelt was elected President four times; Stevenson, defeated twice. This week: we detail two Lancelots of language: its power and limitations. All on Perspectives. Fri, 21 Oct 2005 17:00:30 GMT This week Perspectives explores three major sides of print journalism. Lee Capulla, Dean of the Jandoli School of Journalism and Mass Communication at St. Bonaventure University, discusses the future of newspapers. Melissa Chesshe, Associate Professor of the Magazine Department at the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University, examines the growing popularity of niche magazines. Rick Wolff, Vice President, Warner Books, and Sports Illustrated columnist, looks at the state of book reading and publishing. Are fewer people reading? If so, why? All this and more on this week's Perspectives. Fri, 14 Oct 2005 17:00:30 GMT This week's Perspectives looks at three great U.S. institutions. Journalist Matt Rees of The New Republic, The Wall Street Journal, and The Economist explores the institution of coffee -- and today's specialty coffee craze. Why has coffee never meant more to more Americans? Ron Haskins, Senior Fellow at the Brookings Institution, discusses a new study on the state of the two-parent family. Do children need two parents, not one? Finally, Kathleen Turner, Professor, Communication Studies at Davidson College, on the 75th anniversary of the famed Blondie comic strip. What is the magic that has made this institution endure? All this on this week's Perspectives. Fri, 14 Oct 2005 17:00:30 GMT Polling data says that Upstate New York's three favorite fall sports are baseball and pro and college football. On this week's Perspectives, three acclaimed broadcasters explore each. The inimitable Ken (Hawk) Harrelson, Voice of baseball's 2005 surprise team, the Chicago White Sox, discusses the national pastime's steroids, expanded playoff, and overall health. ESPN Television's college football Voice, Sean McDonough, analyzes such issues as Indian nicknames, a national playoff, scholarships, and the fortunes of Syracuse and Notre Dame. John Murphy is the popular play-by-play radio announcer of the Buffalo Bills. He looks at TV overexposure, national v. local revenue sharing, and the Bills' likely regular-season record. Three Voices: three widely popular Upstate sports. All on this week's Perspectives. Fri, 16 Sep 2005 17:00:30 GMT In the wake of Hurricane Katrina, Perspectives this week explores three of America's greatest natural disasters of the past 100 years. First, Katrina. John Butrill, Chief Executive Officer of the Greater Rochester chapter, American Red Cross, details the human and property loss of the worst-ever U.S. natural disaster. The previous worst had been Tropical Storm Agnes, which devastated the Eastern United States, including New York, in 1972. Historian Tom Dimitroff remembers how it was. Finally, author H. Paul Jeffers details his book, Disaster By the Bay: The Great San Francisco Earthquake and Fire of 1906, which reduced Baghdad by the Bay to rubble. Mon, 12 Sep 2005 17:00:30 GMT Historically, politics begins with Labor Day. As people stop picnicing, they start looking at menu choices on the ballot. This week Perspectives looks at State, regional, and national politics. New York Post columnist and state editor Fred Dicker explains the New York State Republican Party's tumultuous last month. WXXI Television News director Michael Caputo explores the lessons that Upstate can learn from Rochester's suddenly bitter Mayoral campaign. National Journal Hotline editor in chief Chuck Todd compares the two major parties nationally: Will Iraq sink George W. Bush? Is the Democratic Party providing an alternative? All this week on Perspectives. Mon, 12 Sep 2005 17:00:30 GMT As summer vacation ends, this week's Perspectives explores three books by leading journalists that no reader can easily put down. The Boston Globe's Thomas Oliphant etches his lovely memoir of 1950s Brooklyn, Praying for Gil Hodges. Charles Peters, founder of Washington Monthly, details Five Days In Philadelphia: The Amazing 'We Want (Wendell) Willkie!' Convention of 1940 and How It Freed FDR To Save the Western World. Finally, long-time TIME columnist Hugh Sidey on the book he helped George Bush write a forward to: Absolute Victory: America's Greatest Generation and Their World War II Triumph. Fri, 19 Aug 2005 17:00:30 GMT Heroes uplift, even transcend, their time. This week Perspectives explores: Three different centuries, three Upstate New York heroes.Carmella Mantello, Director, New York State Canal Corp., recalls DeWitt Clinton, the 1800s father of the Ernie Canal. Gannett News columnist Scott Pitoniak evokes a profile in courage, Syracuse football player Ernie Davis, who died of leukemia in his 20s in 1963. Finally, CBS Radio space correspondent Peter King salutes a current hero: NASA's Eileen Collins, like Davis from Elmira, New York, the first woman space shuttle commander. All this week, on Perspectives. Fri, 19 Aug 2005 17:00:30 GMT http://wxxi.org/perspectives/ Perspectives: August 13, 2005 Much of August has headlined Shuttle Commander Eileen Collins. This week, lesser-known unusual female occupations. Barbara Kline, America's leading expert on finding and placing nannies, explores her new book: "White House Nannies: True Tales From the Other Department of Homeland Security." Ann Martini, co-founder and owner of Anthony Road Winery in Penn Yan, New York, on the surge in appeal of wine. Nancy Rhoades tells why she's among the increasing numbers of women to play 19th Century -- vintage -- baseball, as in this week's Silver Ball Tournament at Genesee Country Village and Museum in LeRoy, New York. All that this week on Perspectives. Fri, 12 Aug 2005 17:00:30 GMT http://wxxi.org/perspectives/ Perspectives: August 6, 2005 This week's Perspectives explores the Republican side of The Making of the President 2008. Deborah Orin, Washington Bureau Chief of the New York Post, examines the likely candidacy of Senator John McCain. National political consultant David Winston, President of the Winston Group, examines who may emerge as the conservative front-runner of the largely conservative GOP. New York Post columnist and state editor Fred Dicker, this state's leading political analyst, details the possibility of Rudy Giuliani and George Pataki each running for the GOP nomination. Which of the above candidates lead in fund-raising and popularity? Who has the potential to gain the nomination? All this and more on this week's Perspectives. Fri, 05 Aug 2005 17:00:30 GMT http://wxxi.org/perspectives/ Perspectives: July 31, 2005 This week's Perspectives explores the Republican side of The Making of the President 2008. Deborah Orin, Washington Bureau Chief of the New York Post, examines the likely candidacy of Senator John McCain. National political consultant David Winston, President of the Winston Group, examines who may emerge as the conservative front-runner of the largely conservative GOP. New York Post columnist and state editor Fred Dicker, this state's leading political analyst, details the possibility of Rudy Giuliani and George Pataki each running for the GOP nomination. Which of the above candidates lead in fund-raising and popularity? Who has the potential to gain the nomination? All this and more on this week's Perspectives. Fri, 29 Jul 2005 17:00:30 GMT http://wxxi.org/perspectives/ Perspectives: July 24, 2005 This week Perspectives presents a special show to salute a special man. For half-a-century Hugh Sidey has been America's preeminent-President watcher: columnist for TIME and LIFE Magazine; narrator and interviewer of the classic PBS series, The American Presidency reporter for 10 U.S. Presidents from Eisenhower via Kennedy through Reagan to George W. Bush. He will spend our entire hour recalling and evaluating the Presidents he has covered, telling anecdote and offering insight about people who have changed America -- and helped America change the world. This week:50 Years in 60 Minutes: An Hour with Hugh Sidey, on Perspectives. Fri, 22 Jul 2005 17:00:30 GMT http://wxxi.org/perspectives/ Perspectives: July 17, 2005 This week Perspectives looks in-depth at immigration and terrorism. Mark Krikorian, executive director of the Center for Immigration Studies, explores who comes to America -- and why. In the wake of the July 7 London bombings which killed more than 50, Bill Stern, contributing editor, City Journal of the Manhattan Institute, tells what the U.S. can learn from Europe's mistakes. Finally, Juan Williams, senior correspondent for National Public Radio and political analyst, Fox TV News Channel, details the role of assimilation -- and what happens when it wanes. All of this on this week's Perspectives. Fri, 17 Jul 2005 17:00:30 GMT http://wxxi.org/perspectives/ Perspectives: July 10, 2005 This week Perspectives explores three of the many sides of art. Louis Grachos, Director of Buffalo's Allbright-Knox Art Gallery, discusses how galleries and museums can lure and please the public. Project design engineer Howard Ressel of the New York State Department of Transportation on how art beautifies public works, including the new Troupe-Howell Bridge in Rochester. Entrepreneur Bill Goff details a booming business in commercial art that he himself helped found sports lithography. This week, Perspectives looks at art. Fri, 08 Jul 2005 17:00:30 GMT http://wxxi.org/perspectives/ Perspectives: July 3, 2005 This week, Perspectives presents a Fourth of July tribute to a Fourth of July event: Three of America's greatest historians discuss The Revolutionary War, fought and won largely in New York State. Sean Wilentz, Professor of History at Princeton University, on the British, Americans, and war's turning points. Robert Middlekauf, Professor of History Emeritus at the University of California at Berkeley and author of The Glorious Cause, on the crucial battle for New York City. Finally, David Fisher, Professor of History at Brandeis University and author of the Pulitzer Prize-winning Washington's Crossing, on the battle which may have decided the war, Saratoga in 1777. This week, a look at how the Revolutionary War was largely won in New York State. Wed, 29 Jun 2005 17:00:30 GMT http://wxxi.org/perspectives/ Perspectives: June 26, 2005 Jackie Gleason used to say, "A little traveling music!" This week we travel with three experts through transportation in New York State. Steve Stallmer, Executive Director of the New York chapter, Associated General Contractors, explores State highways, including higher tolls on the New York State Thruway. Terry Slaybaugh, Director of Aviation, Greater Rochester International Airport, addresses airport fares, delays, and above all, security. Frank Barry, Director of Legislative Affairs, Empire State Passenger Association, describes the state of passenger trains. As Jackie Gleason said, "How sweet it is! And away we go!" On Perspectives, transportation in New York. Fri, 24 Jun 2005 17:00:30 GMT http://wxxi.org/perspectives/ Perspectives: June 19, 2005 This week Perspectives looks at food in New York State: where it's produced; what we're eating; what's hot; what's not. Mark Bitz, President of Central New York's Plainville Farms, on how farming has changed in the Empire State. Jay Cohen, chef and owner of The Rio Bamba in Rochester, on restaurant tastes and trends. Mike Davidson, Regional Vice President of Tops Markets, headquartered in Williamsville, details what food stores are stocking and customers are buying. Join us on Perspectives for a look at food in New York State. Fri, 17 Jun 2005 17:00:30 GMT http://wxxi.org/perspectives/ Perspectives: June 12, 2005 Between 1946 and 1964, more Americans were born than at any similar time in American history. Today, we present three icons of that Baby Boom Generation. Actor Jack Larson on the television character that he made famous, The Adventures of Superman cub reporter Jimmy Olson. David Newell, the character Mr. McFeeley on TV's Mr. Rogers Neighborhood, recalls his friend Fred Rogers. Finally, Gannett Company columnist Scott Pitoniak remembers the hero of his generation, the incomparable Mickey Mantle. Perspectives etches three icons of a special place, and age. Fri, 10 Jun 2005 17:00:30 GMT http://wxxi.org/perspectives/ Perspectives: June 5, 2005 This week, Perspectives presents the Bush Adminstration: at a high tide, or already drowning in the second term? America's premier President-watcher, Tom DeFrank, Washington editor of the New York Daily News, on whether George W. Bush's agenda is alive -- or dead. Western New York conservative activist Bill Nojay on whether the President reflects his constituents. Finally, Assemblyman Joseph Morelle, Democrat, 132nd District, on how Democrats view Bush. The Bush Administration: in neutral, moving ahead, or stuck in reverse? This week, on Perspectives. Fri, 3 Jun 2005 17:00:30 GMT http://wxxi.org/perspectives/ Perspectives: May 29, 2005 Last week we looked at how to build a baseball park, home, and mall. This week we explore another type of building: how a human being copes. Dr. Suzanne Sachnowitz discusses her new book, Til Death: A Story of Survival and Renewal coping with ultimate tragedy. Rebecca Hagelin talks about a culture that grows coarser each week in her new book,Home Invasion. Finally, Dr. Christina Hoff Sommers explores the potential and limitations of therapy in her book, One Nation Under Therapy. This week: How we cope, on Perspectives. Mon, 30 May 2005 17:00:30 GMT http://wxxi.org/perspectives/ Perspectives: May 22, 2005 Winston Churchill said, We shape our buildings. Thereafter, they shape us. This week, a look at how we build locally, regionally, and nationally. Ted O'Brien, Monroe County Legislator, on how to resurrect an old Mall (Irondequoit, New York) for new results. Matthew Maguire of the Business Council of New York State on building homes and manufacturing in the Empire State. Finally, Bruce Miller, designer of the famed national architectural firm Helmuth, Obata, and Kassbaum, on the wave of baseball and football parks built in the last two decades which began with then-Pilot Field in Buffalo in 1988. This week:How we build. Mon, 23 May 2005 17:00:30 GMT http://wxxi.org/perspectives/ Perspectives: May 15, 2005 Last week 'Perspectives' explored urban success stories. This week: success of another stripe. The State University of New York boasts 2 and 1/2 million alumni, larger than the population of a near-majority of States. Michael Luck, SUNY Vice President, Philanthropy and Alumin Affairs, will detail the system's birth and growth. Greece-Olympia High School guidance counselor Craig Howe will discuss private versus public, including SUNY,schools. Finally, Art Hatton, retiring after 32 years as SUNY at Geneseo's Vice-President, College Advancement, and President,The Geneseo Foundation, will tell how he helped create what the New York Times calls a public Ivy.Listeners will learn about a system that touches literally every town and village in New York State. Mon, 16 May 2005 17:00:30 GMT http://wxxi.org/perspectives/ Perspectives: May 8, 2005 Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery -- another way of asking what Western New York can learn from the success of other cities. Prize-winning author Mike Stanton of The Prince of Providence on how Providence remade itself.Peter Regenstreif, Canadian journalist and University of Rochester Professor of Political Science, on how Toronto changed.Finally, Joseph McGrath, president of Pittsburgh's Convention and Visitors Bureau, on how its image traded coal for a gleaming skyline. This week, what we can learn from urban success stories, on 'Perspectives.' Mon, 09 May 2005 17:00:30 GMT http://wxxi.org/perspectives/ Perspectives: May 1, 2005 We think of U.S. Presidents as extended members of the family. Their Presidential Libraries are sites recalling triumph and adversity: their fate, often ours. This week, a look at three of the newest. Duke Blackwood, Director of the Ronald Reagan Library in California, on the President who died last year. Roman Popadouk, head of George Bush's Library Foundation in Texas, on Reagan's successor in the Oval Office. Finally, Ray Kayes, Director of Jimmy Carter's Presidential Library in Atlanta, on the man some call our best former President. All this week on 'Perspectives.' Mon, 02 May 2005 17:00:30 GMT http://wxxi.org/perspectives/ Perspectives: April 24, 2005 Remember the song 'Don't Know Much About History?' Today, three people who do. Professor Frank Shuffelton of the University of Rochester on Thomas Jefferson. Professor James Basker of Columbia University examines Jefferson's foil, Alexander Hamilton. Finally, television documentarian Ray Bridgers on the life of Benjamin Franklin -- inventor, diplomat, bon vivant. Today, three of the greatest Founding Fathers. What they did, and meant. Tue, 26 Apr 2005 17:00:30 GMT