Week of 8/23-27/10 (revised)
Monday 8/23
Hr. 1
U of R religion professor Emil Homerin and Judaic Studies professor Nora Rubel; understanding the controversy surrounding the lower Manhattan Islamic center
Hr. 2
Charles Phelps, former U of R provost and author of Eight Questions You Should Ask About Our Health Care System, joins us on the line from the West Coast
Tuesday 8/24
Hr. 1
Aaron Wicks of Action for a Better Community and Bryan Hetherington of the Empire Justice Center on a forthcoming conference aimed at equalizing opportunity and creating greater social justic
Hr. 2
We talk with veteran diplomat and educator Robert Donaldson about Russia and the West today. (taped)
Wednesday 8/25
Hr. 1
We talk with Gabriel Sayegh, regional director of the Drug Policy Alliance (recorded)
Hr. 2 (simulcast live on cable on City 12)
James Fatula of SUNY Brockport; what we can expect from health care reform, and whether we'll contain costs
Thursday 8/26
Hr. 1
Michael Moran of the Business Council of New York; what business owners think of state government and what they hope the next governor will do
Hr. 2
Dr. Joseph Stefko of the Center for Governmental Research; what a property tax cap might mean, and whether it is do-able and desirable
Friday 8/27
Hr. 1
NYPIRG research director Bill Mahoney follows the money...from campaign donors to candidates in this fall's election (resumption of an earlier interrupted segment from 8/16)
Hr. 2
Leaders of the National Radio Club and World TV-FM DX Association, meeting in convention here in western New York, share the listener's viewpoint on media today
Week of 8/16-20/10 (first release)
Monday 8/16
Hr. 1
Do our state legislators raise more of their campaign money--and take their cues--from people and interests outside their districts? We ask NYPIRG research director Bill Mahoney, who's just completed a study to find out
Hr. 2
U of R psychologist Dr, Melissa Sturge-Apple discusses her recent research on the impact of home life on children's school and social success...and a new project that'll soon begin examining hundreds of families
Tuesday 8/17
Hr. 1
Kian Fredericks of the Unemployed Workers Action Group on the plight of the long term unemployed
Hr. 2
James Howard Kunstler brings concerns for the future onto the stage (tape)
Wednesday 8/18
Hr. 1
Mike Tanzini and Greg Frank, our gardening experts
Hr. 2 (simulcast live on cable on City 12)
Media Analyst Tom Proietti
Thursday 8/19
Hr. 1
The Susan B. Anthony House celebrates the 90th anniversary of the 19th Amendment
Hr. 2
Home repair expert and D&C columnist Jerry Ludwig
Friday 8/20
Elissa Orlando presents a two hour Healthy Friday program
12 pm
Child Obesity Forum- part of the local service initiative on child health and obesity.
URMC Dr. Steve Cook - live in studio
Other guests pending.
1pm – 1:30 pm
URMC- Wilmot Cancer Center/Roswell Park possible partnership. This is in conjunction with the LJC.
We’ll hear the Buffalo perspective on the story from the CEO of Roswell and WNED’s Innovation Trail reporter, Daniel Robison, then speak with the director of the Wilmot Cancer Center, Dr. Richard Fisher.
Daniel and Dr. Fisher are on the telephone.
1:30-2pm
We hear a lot about weight gain and obesity these days but for senior citizens, trying to gain weight can be very difficult. We talk about this unusual issue with Dr. Steve Ryan from Rochester General Health system.
Dr Ryan is live in studio.
Week of 8/9-13/10 (first release)
Monday 8/9
Hr. 1
Dr.Carol Adams; the case against meat (taped, rescheduled from an earlier date)
Hr. 2
Best-selling author and nationally syndicated real estate columnist Edith Lank
Tuesday 8/10
Hr. 1
Meet filmmakers and writers Geoffrey Ward and Ken Burns, in advance of their sold-out appearance Friday at George Eastman House (portions live on the line, portions pre-recorded)
Hr. 2
Rochester Mayor Robert Duffy on issues facing the city and the state
Wednesday 8/11
Hr. 1
Fighting childhood obesity; Jessica Lewis of the Urban League of Rochester discusses summer programs and ongoing initiatives
Hr. 2 (simulcast live on cable on City 12)
Where does the money you give to the United Way go? We talk to the organization's vice president Dawn Borgeest
Thursday 8/12
Hr. 1
Former senior World Bank economist Paul Collier, author of The Plundered Planet, joins us on the line
Hr. 2
Governor Paterson thinks he can keep the state budget balanced--but are there possible bumps in the state's fiscal road? We'll ask Elizabeth Lynam, state finance specialist and deputy research director of the Citizens' Budget Commission, joining us on the line from New York
Friday 8/13
Hr. 1
Meet Dr. Jerry Svoboda, president of the Monroe County Medical Society--and recently returned from reserve service as a surgeon in an American military field hospital in Afghanistan
Hr. 2
State Assemblyman Joseph Errigo, who is retiring from the Legislature at the end of this term, shares his observations on the 2010 regular session, the Assembly's unfinished business, and his legislative career
Week of 8/2-6/10 (revised)
Monday 8/2
Hr. 1
Dr. John Mueller, formerly with the U of R and now senior national security faculty member at Ohio State University, joins us on the line from the Ohio State campus and assesses whether it's time for a change in Afghanistan policy
Hr. 2
Malcolm Bell, prosecutor, investigator of the Attica tragedy, and advocate for international human rights (tape) (rescheduled from 8/5)
Tuesday 8/3
Hr. 1
Gabriel Sayegh, regional director of the Drug Policy Alliance, examines forthcoming changes in drug laws across America and whether a major change in drug policy may be on the horizon (taped)
Hr. 2
Rochester Downtown Development Corporation president Heidi Zimmer-Meyer on the start of demolition at Midtown this week, and what's next for the central business district in Rochester
Wednesday 8/4
Hr. 1
Is New York due for major political and governmental reform? We talk with Susan Lerner, statewide executive director of the nonpartisan citizens' lobby Common Cause, on the line from New York
Hr. 2 (simulcast live on cable on City 12)
Are anti-hate crime laws working? We get the perspective of Kelly Clark, executive director of the Gay Alliance of the Genesee Valley
Thursday 8/5
Hr. 1
We convene the College of Collectible Knowledge, our panel of experts ready to answer your questions about your antiques and collectibles
Hr. 2
Is special interest campaign money contributing to the budget log-jam in New York State? Blair Horner, legislative director of the nonpartisan NY Public Interest Research Group, joins us on line from Albany and examines the latest campaign finance reports
Friday 8/6--Arts Friday
Hr. 1
Local artist Bleu Cease discusses the upcoming "State of the City" 2010 exhibition and what it will say about the state of our city today
Hr. 2
U of R senior humanities professor Tom DiPiero; the golden anniversary of Harper Lee's groundbreaking novel To Kill A Mockingbird, and how the book--and the film based on it--impacted America in the 60s and today
Week of 7/26-30/10 (revised)
Monday 7/26
Hr. 1
Dr. Shawgi Tell of the Nazareth College education faculty critically examines the latest move toward stricter testing in New York's schools
Hr. 2
Examining America's relationship with Europe; former senior US diplomat David Kramer (tape)
Tuesday 7/27
Hr. 1
New York's changing laws on marriage and divorce examined with attorney Deborah Indivino, chair of the Family Law section of the Monroe County Bar Association
Hr. 2
Managing your money in a turbulent market; MCC business professor and personal finance expert Joe Marchese
Wednesday 7/28
Hr. 1
Looking ahead to the near future and the trends which will shape it, we're joined on the line by Gerald Celente, head of the Trends Research Institute
Hr. 2 (simulcast live on cable on City 12)
Dennis Mullen, president of Empire State Development, discusses the new Excelsior initiative that's replacing the Emprie Zone program, and other strategies to grow the upstate economy
Thursday 7/29
Hr. 1
Leaders of the Coalition to Prevent Lead Poisoning update progress as they celebrate nationwide honors for their work from the EPA
Hr. 2
Barbara Bartoletti, legislative director of the New York League of Women Voters, joins us on the line from Albany to assess the budget drama and the function (or dysfunction) of state government today
Friday 7/30
Hr. 1
Lee Miringoff, founder and director of the Marist Institute for Opinion Research, joins us on the line from the Marist College campus to discuss New Yorkers' attitudes toward the people they'll be voting on this fall, and how they're performing
Hr. 2
Critic and author Jack Garner edits and presents a new collection of stories by some of Rochester's best authors, speculating on what the Flower City might be like when it hits its official Bicentennial in 2034
Week of 7/19-23/10
Monday 7/19
Hr. 1
RGRTA chief executive Mark Aesch and State Senator Martin Dilan on the transport needs of the region (taped 7/15)
Hr. 2
Katherine Nadeau of Environmental Advocates of NY, on line from Albany; updating the Marcellus Shale gas-drilling regulatory process
Tuesday 7/20
Hr. 1
Is our voting process about to break down because of faulty technology and administrative teething pains? We talk with Lawrence Norden of NYU's Brennan Center, joining us on the line from New York
Hr. 2
U of R education professor, and former local school chief, Dr. Stephen Uebbing on the problems facing school administrators today--and why so many stay such a short time on the job
Wednesday 7/21
Hr. 1
Gardening experts Mike Tanzini and Greg Frank answer your questions
Hr. 2 (simulcast live on cable on City 12)
Author and Rochester native Andrew Harrison shares his research on how people match up with the jobs that are right for them--and how to find satisfaction in your work life
Thursday 7/22
Hr. 1
Home repair and remodeling expert Jerry Ludwig
Hr. 2
Meet Christopher Kearney, CEO of SPX (the parent company of Rochester's Lightnin' firm, formerly Mixing Equipment Co.) and RIT business college guest lecturer, on issues facing manufacturing today (tape)
Friday 7/23
Hr. 1
New York speaks on spending priorities and on legalizing marijuana; Dr. Yasmine Miller, director of Cornell University's Survey of Public Opinion, and Cornell policy management professor Emily Owens join us on the line from Ithaca
Hr. 2
How to get the most value from your home; nationally syndicated real estate columnist Edith Lank
Week of 7/12-16/10 (revised)
Monday 7/12
Hr. 1
Dr. Diana Pierce, author of a comprehensive study on how much income a family in New York State REALLY needs to get by, joins us on the line
Hr. 2
Urban reconstruction expert Ellen Dunham Jones (recorded)
Tuesday 7/13
Hr. 1
A preview of an upcoming Presidential forum on trade as a booster of the economy, with Laurie DeRoller of the Rochester Business Alliance's International Business Council and Gleason Works VP Bill Simpson on the line
Hr. 2
Brookings Institution fellow and former Rochesterian Dr. Lawrence Frank, on why sprawl is not only hazardous to a community's health, but to your own (recorded)
Wednesday 7/14
Hr. 1
Assistant Secretary of State Richard Riley on America's relations with the nations of the Middle East (recorded)
Hr. 2 (simulcast live on cable on City 12)
Historian Rose O'Keefe discusses the unique past of the Rochester and Genesee region, featured in her new book, Historic Genesee Country
Thursday 7/15
Hr. 1
Dr. James Kutsch of the Seeing Eye organization, on services needed today by the visually impaired
Hr. 2
Tom Proietti of MCC and Mike Johanson of Gannett, on how social media are revolutionizing communication
Friday 7/16
Elissa Orlando hosts a two hour Healthy Friday program
12 noon
Guest/ Topic #1
Dr. Mike Keefer and AIDS Rochester representative to discuss AIDs symposium in Rochester on July 27. (LIVE)
40-minutes
Guest/ Topic #2 on tape
Dr. Joel Owerbach Excellus E- prescribing (pre-recorded)
20 Minutes
1pm
Guest Topic #1
Dr. Peter Salgo – Second Opinion
How to stay healthy in the heat wave and vitamin D wars. (pre-recorded)
Guest/ Topic #2
Dr. James Sutton, Rochester General Hospital on his new book:
5 Questions You Should Ask Your Doctor. (pre-recorded)
Week of 7/5-9/10
Monday 7/5
NO SHOW--Holiday weekend special programming
Tuesday 7/6
Hr. 1
An examination of an uncertain economy, with MCC professor emeritus Kathy Bromley
Hr. 2
RIT criminologist, and director of the City/RIT joint Center for Public Safety Initiatives, John Klofas examines why our violent crime rate is spiking upwards after years of decline--and what we can do to bring it back down again
Wednesday 7/7
Hr. 1
Howard Wail of the Brookings Institution's Metropolitan Policy Program joins us on the line from Washington to discuss why Rochester continues to weather tough times better than most other metro areas; plus, Dr. Doug Jones of Rochester General will offer advice on how to cope with the current heat wave
Hr. 2 (simulcast live on cable on City 12)
Congressman Dan Maffei, who represents the 25th District covering Central NY and the eastern portion of the Rochester metro, discusses important legislation and policy changes now under way in Washington
Thursday 7/8
Hr. 1
We convene the College of Collectible Knowledge; our antiques experts answer your questions
Hr. 2
The likely impact of the state budget on local education; Jody Siegle of the Monroe County School Boards Association
Friday 7/9
Hr. 1
NY State Bar Association past president Vince Buzard discusses the news being made at the Supreme Court--and by the Supreme Court's newest prospective member
Hr. 2
Investifgative journalist Randall Kane, author of The Zeroes, joins us on line from New York to discuss how the stars of financial media got it all wrong when the markets and the economy went south
Week of 6/28-7/2/10
Please note; Again this week, the schedule of this program may be subject to more than the usual amount of change, depending on breaking events in Albany concerning state budget deliberations and other possible developments in state and national government. Consider this a provisional schedule subject to change on short notice.
Monday 6/28
Hr. 1
Our coverage of the 2010 Gubernatorial election continues; today we meet Green party candidate Howie Hawkins
Hr. 2
On a possible showdown day for the state budget, we talk with Robert Ward of SUNY Albany's Rockefeller Institute about a proposal to give future governors enhanced powers to deal with midyear budget crunches (rescheduled from 6/22)
Tuesday 6/29
Hr. 1
We talk with Governor David Paterson, who will discuss why he's vetoing parts of the state legislature's newly passed budget plan; then, political analyst Steven Greenberg of the Siena Research Institute joins us on the line from Albany to discuss the mood of the state's voters--namely us--today
Hr. 2
MCC business professor and personal finance expert Joe Marchese advises you on managing your money, and discusses the impact of new legislation on your financial future
Wednesday 6/30
Hr. 1
Adam Wilcox of RochesterFoodNet.com talks with us about summertime meals
Hr. 2
Underwater explorers Dan Scoville and Jim Kennard solve some of history's mysteries beneath the waves of the Great Lakes (taped)
Thursday 7/1
Hr. 1
Democrat & Chronicle home repair columnist Jerry Ludwig (rescheduled from 6/24)
Hr. 2
The likely form of a final state budget and what it may mean to you; Dr. Joseph Stefko, public finance research director at the Center for Governmental Research
Friday 7/2--Arts Friday
Hr. 1
A new Broadway roadshow theater for downtown? Rochester Broadway Theater League chair Arnold Rothschild on why he thinks it can and will happen at the old Midtown site, and what it will be like
Hr. 2
Meet Lori Marra, a playwright from Rochester whose latest work is about to premiere on the New York stage
Week of 6/21-25/10 (revised final)
Please note; Again this week, the schedule of this program may be subject to more than the usual amount of change, depending on breaking events in Albany concerning state budget deliberations and other possible developments in state and national government. Consider this a provisional schedule subject to change on short notice.
Monday 6/21
Hr. 1
U of R urban education expert Dr. David Hursh examines the issues of school governance and school results from both a local and an international perspective
Hr. 2
Media expert Dr. Robert Jensen of the University of Texas, author of All My Bones Shake, joins us on the line and calls for a re-examination of journalism and its basic principles
Tuesday 6/22
Hr. 1
Scientist and best selling author Spencer Wells joins us on the line from Washington to discss how civilization has changed us as a species--and he argues, not always for the better
Hr. 2
Former Assistant Secretary of State David Kramer, now a senior fellow of the German Marshall Fund, examines America's relationship with Europe today (tape)
Wednesday 6/23
Hr. 1
Financial reform and how it will affect us; CNB chief executive, and former Federal Reserve Bank of NY board member, George Hamlin
Hr. 2 (simulcast on AM 1370 and City Cable 12)
Eugenio Cotto, chief executive of Group 14621, on how the "greening" of Rochester may shrink the housing stock of some neighborhoods, but perhaps strengthen the city
Thursday 6/24
Hr. 1
Tony Award winner Garth Fagan marks the 40th anniversary of his world-famous dance company; then, what we need to know about yesterday's quake, how it happened, and whether we need to prepare for one closer to home, with Prof. John Tarduno of the U of R's Earth & Environmental Sciences faculty
Hr. 2
Charles Zettek, local government research director of the Center for Governmental Research, on why some towns and villages in upstate New York are voting on whether to merge, disband or consolidate, and what may be at stake
Friday 6/25
Hr. 1
Leaders of the Coalition to Prevent Lead Poisoning join us to examine how the Rochester area is doing in making homes lead-safe for children
Hr. 2
Barbara Van Kerkhove and Ruhi Maker of Empire Justice Center; a new report on lending and low income neighborhoods in Rochester
Week of 6/14-18/10 (revised)
Please note; Again this week, the schedule of this program may be subject to more than the usual amount of change, depending on breaking events in Albany concerning state budget deliberations and other possible developments in state and national government. Consider this a provisional schedule subject to change on short notice.
Monday 6/14
Hr. 1
City Council President Lovely Warren discusses issues including the city budget vote Tuesday night, the ongoing redevelopment of the city, the upcoming decision on city hall control fo the schools, and how a new mayor may be selected if Mayor Duffy is elected Lieutenant Governor
Hr. 2
Dr.Richard Dietz, regional economist for the Federal Reserve, joins us on the line from Buffalo and comments on what the latest numbers tell us about our economy's health in Western New York and the Great Lakes
Tuesday 6/15
Hr. 1
Growing your garden better; experts Greg Frank and Mike Tanzini answer your questions
Hr. 2
Meet emerging jazz artist Grace Kelly, one of the performers making her first appearance at the Rochester International Jazz Festival, joining us on the line
Wednesday 6/16
Hr. 1
MCC communications professor and media analyst Tom Proietti; plus, a call from humorist and author Amy Dickinson in advance of her appearance in the Rochester area later this week
Hr. 2 (simulcast on AM 1370 and City Cable 12)
City Council finance committee chair Carolee Conklin explains the details of the budget just enacted in Rochester and how it will affect city residents
Thursday 6/17
Hr. 1
Glenn Williams and Myra Brown, parent activists and opponents of mayoral control
Hr. 2
Robert Brown, president of Laborers' Local 435, and former City Council President Lois Geiss, co-chairs of the Rochester Kids First Coalition, on why they're launching a pro-mayoral control initiative
Friday 6/18
Elissa Orlando presents a two-hour Healthy Friday program
Hour One: Dr. Brett Shulman - Rochester General Center for Dematology - Skin cancer and skin care for the summer
Dr. Scott MacRae- Makig Rochester more bicycle-friendly
Hour Two: Hosted by Julie Philipp. An overview of the Rochester community hypertension collaborative.
Week of 6/7-11/10
Please note; Again this week, the schedule of this program may be subject to more than the usual amount of change, depending on breaking events in Albany concerning state budget deliberations and other possible developments in state and national government. Consider this a provisional schedule subject to change on short notice.
Monday 6/7
Hr. 1
Citizens' Budget Commission senior researcher Elizabeth Lynam examines the state's budget gap and what it will take to bridge it
Hr. 2
John Nugent, impresario of the Rochester International Jazz Festival, gives us a preview
Tuesday 6/8
Hr. 1
Mary Coffey and Jed Metzger, key presenters in this week's conference on how to reduce violence in the community
Hr. 2
Newsweek editor-at-large Evan Thomas joins us on line from Washington and discusses wars past and present--and what history can tell us
Wednesday 6/9
Hr. 1
Consumer advocate Judy Braiman, recently profiled by CNN about her experiences with poisons and contaminants in the products we buy, and how we can protect ourselves
Hr. 2 (simulcast on AM 1370 and City Cable 12)
If Bob Duffy leaves City Hall and a new mayor takes over next year--what should he or she do? Former Rochester Mayor and RIT senior public policy faculty member Bill Johnson offers advice on the issues--based on his own 12 years' experience as chief executive of city government
Thursday 6/10
Hr. 1
RIT's Amit Ray discusses how the act of reading is changing in this technological age; part of a special three day international conference on the RIT campus (on line from campus in Henrietta)
Hr. 2
Meet senior Eastman House curator Jim Healy and expert Ira Resnick on how the movies were sold--and the works of graphic art that helped sell them
Friday 6/11
Hr. 1
Assemblyman David Koon joins us to update the budget process, the issues of education and mayoral control, and other choices facing lawmakers in Albany today
Hr. 2
Meet Donna Smith, featured in the Michael Moore film Sicko, and Mark Dunlea of New York's Hunger Action--they'll tell you why they think the battle over health care reform is not yet over
Week of 5/31-6/4/10
Monday 5/31
NO SHOW-Memorial Day Holiday programming
Tuesday 6/1
Hr. 1
U of R energy expert Ben Ebenhack; what the BP disaster should teach us about our future energy choices
Hr. 2
Under the lakes; Great Lakes underwater explorers Dan Scoville and Jim Kennard (tape)
Wednesday 6/2
Hr. 1
Action for a Better Community president James Norman discusses the battle against poverty in the greater Rochester area, and his organization's 45 year history of engagement in that fight
Hr. 2 (simulcast on AM 1370 and City Cable 12)
Former Rochester and Fairport school chief Dr. William Cala discusses the social problems that affect educational outcomes and must be addressed no matter how Rochester chooses to govern its schools
Thursday 6/3
Hr. 1
We convene the College of Collectible Knowledge to answer your questions about your antiques and collectibles
Hr. 2
Meet music scholar Dan Beaumont, who's keeping alive the legacy of blues legend and former Rochester resident Son House
Friday 6/4--Arts Friday
Hr. 1
Guest host Frank Cigelski speaks with some of Rochester's most cutting-edge visual artists
Hr. 2
Guest host Brenda Tremblay discusses Robert Schumann's musical legacy with scholars observing the Schumann bicentennial (tape)
Week of 5/24-28/10
Monday 5/24
Hr. 1
Terry O'Neill, law enforcement expert and director of Albany's Constantine Institute, joins us on the line and discusses how to re-invigorate neighborhood and community policing strategies
Hr. 2
Urban education policy expert Joseph Viteritti joins us on line from New York to examine the draft legislation on mayoral control of Rochester schools
Tuesday 5/25
Hr. 1
Rochester Downtown Development Corporation president Heidi Zimmer-Meyer on what downtown workers and residents want and expect, and how to bring new retail, residential and service activity to the city center
Hr. 2
Managing your money; MCC professor Joe Marchese answers your questions
Wednesday 5/26
Hr. 1
Mayor Duffy becomes Andrew Cuomo's running mate; reaction and analysis from Assemblyman and Monroe County Democratic Chair Joseph Morelle, City Councilman Adam McFadden, political scientist and former School Board finance chair James Bowers, and WXXI/New York Public Radio Capital Bureau correspondent Karen DeWitt
Hr. 2 (simulcast on AM 1370 and City Cable 12)
As Memorial Day approaches, we discuss the needs of past and present members of the military service with General John Batiste and veterans advocate James Swarts
Thursday 5/27
Hr. 1
Rochester City Council Finance Committee chair Carolee Conklin takes an analytical look at the proposed city budget
Hr. 2
NO SHOW-President Obama issues his report on offshore drilling and the BP disaster; we carry live coverage from Washington
Friday 5/28
Hr. 1
Jeff Hayslett, nationally published author about to step down as Kodak's chief marketing officer, shares his views on how American business can recapture its energy and grow again
Hr. 2
Former Marine Lt. (and U of R graduate) Thomas Daly, author of Rage Company, joins us on the line from his home in Syracuse to share a first person account of life as an American combat soldier in Iraq
Week of 5/17-21/10
Please note; Again this week, the schedule of this program may be subject to more than the usual amount of change, depending on breaking events in Albany concerning state budget deliberations and other possible developments in state and national government. Consider this a provisional schedule subject to change on short notice.
Monday 5/17
Hr. 1
Yael Dayan, peace advocate and daughter of legendary Israeli general and defense minister Moshe Dayan, joins us on the line to discuss the drive for regional peace in the Middle East
Hr. 2
Rochester author and attorney Amy Bach, just honored for her study of the American legal system, Ordinary Injustice
Tuesday 5/18
Hr. 1
Mimi Nguyen, whose story--and the story of her neighborhood in the aftermath of Katrina--is told in the television film "A Village Called Versailles"
Hr. 2
Lee Cockerell, senior executive at Disney World and keynoter for the Rochester Business Alliance Small Business Council
Wednesday 5/19
Hr. 1
Gardening experts Greg Frank and Mike Tanzini
Hr. 2 (simulcast on AM 1370 and City Cable 12)
Rochester School Board President Malik Evans
Thursday 5/20
Hr. 1
Democrat and Chronicle home repair columnist Jerry Ludwig answers your questions
Hr. 2
Did the banks that got TARP money help struggling homeowners, or take the money and run? A new national report co-authored by Barbara Van Kerkhove and Ruhi Maker of Rochester's Empire Justice Center provides an answer
Friday 5/21
Elissa Orlando presents a two hour Healthy Friday program
Week of 5/10-14/10 (revised)
Monday 5/10
Hr. 1
Daniel Palmer, author of a new illustrated history of downtown Rochester's post-World War II development, on what was--and what might have been--in the center of the city
Hr. 2
Radio under the microscope; MCC communications analyst Tom Proietti and popular Rochester morning radio personality Tony Infantino discuss the audio medium today
Tuesday 5/11
Hr. 1
Recent RRCDC lecturer Bruce katz on repopulating downtown business districts (tape)
Hr. 2
Brookings Institution fellow Dr. Lawrence Frank; why suburban sprawl may be hazardous to our health (tape)
Wednesday 5/12
Hr. 1
MCC emeritus professor of economics Kathy Bromley examines why the recovery is so slow...what can be done to speed it up...and what could threaten it
Hr. 2 (simulcast on AM 1370 and City Cable 12)
Rochester Mayor Robert Duffy discusses mayoral control of schools, the development of downtown, and negotiating through tough budget times
Thursday 5/13
Hr. 1
The controversy over immigration has a human face, and real human tragedy...journalist Margaret Regan will show them to you
Hr. 2
Assessing new Supreme Court nominee Elena Kagan; past NYS Bar Association President Vince Buzard in studio, political historian Jeffrey Koch of SUNY Geneseo on the line from his on-campus office
Friday 5/14
Hr. 1
Author Wes Moore on how fate shaped the lives of two men from the same neighborhood in a major Eastern city
Hr. 2
Is reform finally coming to Albany following the Joe Bruno case? Blair Horner, legislative director of the NY Public Interest Research Group, joins us on the line from Albany to look at reforms now on the table, and their prospect for enactment
Week of 5/3-7/10 (first release)
Monday 5/3
Hr. 1
The issues of launching a business in challenging times; Leo Hendry, leader of the founding team at the YES Network, and Ron Hira of RIT
Hr. 2
Documentary filmmakers Dave Marshall and Chris Christopher, whose work Songs of Freedom will be screened at the 360/365 Film Festival, then mark its television premiere this week on public television
Tuesday 5/4
Hr. 1
Oscar-winning film editor Thelma Schoonmaker, recipient of the Failure Is Impossible Award at this year's 360/365 Festival (taped)
Hr. 2
Danielle Abrahamson and Laura Ebert of Compeer, with Brighton Town Council member Louise Novros; a new outreach initiative
Wednesday 5/5
Hr. 1
Rochester City Council President Lovely Warren looks ahead to tonight's hearing on a new transport center and other issues facing City Council today
Hr. 2 (simulcast on AM 1370 and City Cable 12)
Doug Ackley and Shanterra Randle of Teen Empowerment and Rochester Police Sgt. Gary Moxley, discussing how to build cooperative relationships between police and community
Thursday 5/6
Hr. 1
We convene the College of Collectible Knowledge to answer your questions about your antiques; then, John R. Smith, next speaker at the RRCDC forum, on how public transportation can guide the pattern of future development
Hr. 2
Business Week's Mike Mandell, joining us on the line in advance of his lecture at RIT; we survey the business climate today
Friday 5/7--Arts Friday
Hr. 1
The state of the arts in Rochester today; Sarah Lentini, executive director of the Arts and Cultural Council of Greater Rochester
Hr. 2
Bringing David Mamet to the stage; Ed Scutt, co-star of the Rochester production of Mamet's most political play, November
Week of 4/26-30/10 (first release)
Monday 4/26
Hr. 1
Meet the Combatants for Peace, former soldiers on both sides of the Israeli-Arab divide now working for peace (taped)
Hr. 2
Ambassador Raymond Burghardt, America's former envoy to Vietnam (taped)
Tuesday 4/27
Hr. 1
Historian Jeff Koch of SUNY Geneseo on what to expect in this summer's battle over a new Supreme Court nominee
Hr. 2
MCC business professor Joe Marchese with insight on the market and the climate for your investments
Wednesday 4/28
Hr. 1
Meet Stan Sorscher, legislative director of one of America's key aerospace unions and upcoming speaker at RIT (taped)
Hr. 2 (simulcast on AM 1370 and City Cable 12)
Author Peter Lovenheim joins us, to discuss what he learned about his own neighborhood here in suburban Rochester, and how it's become a best-seller people all over America are talking about
Thursday 4/29
Hr. 1
You'll meet Klea Blackhurst, coming to Rochester this week to make Ethel Merman come alive again
Hr. 2
James Parrott of the Fiscal Policy Institute joins us on the line from New York to share new research on how Wall Street could help New York out iof its budget crunch
Friday 4/30
Hr. 1
Investigative journalist and documentary filmmaker Danny Schecter joins us on the line and discusses his new work explaining the mysteries of the Wall Street meltdown--and identifying the key players
Hr. 2
Terry O'Neill, national president of the National Organization for Women, discusses the progress women have made toward equality and what's left to be done 90 years after the passage of the 19th Amendment
Programs originate live in our studio unless otherwise indicated.
The program scheduled with Dr. Lawrence Frank in the second hour on April 26 has been cancelled because of the guest's unexpected delay in arriving in Rochester. We hope to record a segment with him later this week and reschedule an airdate for him at a later date.
Week of 4/19-23/10 (first release)
Please note; Again this week, the schedule of this program may be subject to more than the usual amount of change, depending on breaking events in Albany concerning the future of the Governor's tenure in office, state budget deliberations and other possible developments in state and national government. Consider this a provisional schedule.
Monday 4/19
Hr. 1
Israeli-American peace advocate Ami Nahshon talks about his ongoing work reconciling people on both sides of the Arab/Israeli divide (taped)
Hr. 2
Lawyer Malcolm Bell discusses his work to uncover the truth about the Attica uprising---and his ongoing quest for justice and human rights in Central America (taped)
Tuesday 4/20
Hr. 1
Gardening experts Mike Tanzini and Greg Frank
Hr. 2
The school financing crunch; Monroe County School Boards Association executive director Jody Siegle, plus school board presidents Sheryl Johnson of Churchville-Chili and Richard Rasmussen of Honeoye Falls-Lima
Wednesday 4/21
Hr. 1
Urban education expert and author Diane Ravitch shares her views about the state of public education in New York State--and the concept of mayoral control (live on the line from New York)
Hr. 2 (simulcast on AM 1370 and City Cable 12)
Why is domestic violence on the rise? We discuss the issue with Cathy Mazzotta of Alternatives for Battered Women
Thursday 4/22
Hr. 1
Comedian and author Carol Leifer joins us in advance of her appearance at the JCC's Jewish Book Festival
Hr. 2
Rochester School Board member Van White; why he's asking school officials to join him in taking a pay cut, why he's battling mayoral control
Friday 4/23
Hr. 1
Steve Greenberg of Siena Research Institute unveils a new poll of New Yorkers' public opinion (live on line)
Hr. 2
Earth Day plus 40 years; we examine the progress made and the work still to be done with Prof. Frank DiSalvo of Cornell University, joining us on the line from Ithaca
Programs originate live in our studio unless otherwise indicated.
D&C home repair columnist Jerry Ludwig, previously scheduled to appear on the 22nd in the first hour, will appear next week on a date TBA. State Senator Joseph Robach, originally scheduled to appear on the 23rd in the second hour, will appear on a future date TBA.
Week of 4/12-16/10 (first release)
Monday 4/12
Hr. 1
Iranian-American scholar Shahin Monshipour shares her cultural and political perspectives about her homeland's history, politics and culture
Hr. 2
Appellate law expert and past NY State Bar Association president A. Vincent Buzard, on the retirement of John Paul Stevens from the Supreme Court and issues facing appellate law today
Tuesday 4/13
Hr. 1
Rabbi Brad Hirshfeld, keynoter at the Nazareth College Interfaith Conference
Hr. 2
about...time publisher James Blount; President Obama and the press
Wednesday 4/14
Hr. 1
Rochester's music community celebrates Kurt Weill and Lotte Lenya; Eastman School's Kim Klowacke
Hr. 2
Examining child development with RIT's Andrew Phelps; part of the Rochester Museum's Science on the Edge series
Thursday 4/15
Hr. 1
We convene the College of Collectible Knowledge
Hr. 2
Guest host Frank Cigelski discusses workers' compensation issues with Carole McManus
Friday 4/16
Elissa Orlando presents a two-hour Healthy Friday program
12 pm Dr. Allen Power - local doctor who has written book called Dementia without Drugs.
Also, Sandy MacWillimam, VP at Unity Health.
Topic: Changes in local eldercare
1pm - 1:40 pm
Dr. Oskvig on physician discipline and the office of professional medical conduct.
1:30- Dr. Pat Bomba, VP Excellus. Talking about national healthcare decisions day.
Week of 4/5-9/10
Please note; Again this week, the schedule of this program may be subject to more than the usual amount of change, depending on breaking events in Albany concerning the future of the Governor's tenure in office, state budget deliberations and other possible developments in state and national government. Consider this a provisional schedule.
Monday 4/5
Hr. 1
Western New York Assemblyman Sam Hoyt calls for a year's freeze on public employee and public school wages (on line from Buffalo)
Hr. 2
Dr. Lee Roy Hood, futurist examining how technology can revolutionize health care (taped)
Tuesday 4/6
Hr. 1
Meet film star Elliott Gould in advance of his appearance in Rochester to address the JCC Film Festival
Hr. 2
Rochester Mayor Robert Duffy discusses education, development and other major issues facing the city
Wednesday 4/7
Hr. 1
Seniot U.S. State Department official Richard Riley on the Middle East today (taped)
Hr. 2
MCC communications analyst Tom Proietti on the performance of media today
Thursday 4/8
Hr. 1
U of R entrepreneurship center director Duncan Moore and businessman and program founder Marcus Hill, on a program to help released inmates reconnect to the local legitimate economy
Hr. 2
Foreign policy analyst Michael O'Hanlon (taped)
Friday 4/9
Hr. 1
Meet the participants in a special Interfaith Conference at Nazareth College
Hr. 2
Dr. Peter Wyman and Dr. Wendi Cross of the U of R Medical Center, on why children misbehave in the school setting and what can be done to help them learn
Week of 3/29-4/2/10
Please note; Again this week, the schedule of this program may be subject to more than the usual amount of change, depending on breaking events in Albany concerning the future of the Governor's tenure in office, state budget deliberations and other possible developments in state and national government. Consider this a provisional schedule.
Monday 3/29
Hr. 1
Meet cartoonist and writer Jules Feiffer, joining us on line from New York to talk about a creative life
Hr. 2
Hiroshi Ishii, the latest in the Gannett Lecture Series at RIT
Tuesday 3/30
Hr. 1
Cornell University demographics and development expert Rolf Pendall on what a shrinking upstate population means to us--and how we adapt our communities
Hr. 2
MCC business professor and personal finance expert Joe Marchese
Wednesday 3/31
Hr. 1
Ruhi Maker and Barbara Van Kerkhove of the Empire Justice Center, on the impact of legislation on consumer finance and the financial service industry that's now making its way through Congress
Hr. 2
Dr. Kent Gardner of Center for Governmental Research and pollster James Antonovich on the survey to gauge people's view about a City Hall takeover of the Rochester public school system
Thursday 4/1
Hr. 1
A look ahead to this evening's televised dialogue on mayoral control of schools; we get the perspectives of urban education expert Dr. David Hursh of the U of R in studio, and former RIT President Dr. Albert Simone on the line
Hr. 2
NO SHOW--pre-empted for the Capitol Steps April Fools' Day special
Friday 4/2--Arts Friday
Hr. 1
Filmmaker Blake Wink joins us to discuss the upcoming start of production on his documentary film, Walk The Dream
Hr. 2
We present the first full broadcast of our entire interview with novelist Thomas Cobb, author of Crazy Heart, and creator of the character which won Jeff Bridges the Oscar for Best Actor (taped)
Week of 3/22-26/10
Please note; Again this week, the schedule of this program may be subject to more than the usual amount of change, depending on breaking events in Albany concerning the future of the Governor's tenure in office, state budget deliberations and other possible developments in state and national government. Consider this a provisional schedule.
Monday 3/22
Hr. 1
A political roundtable, with analysts Paul Ferber and Ivan Keneally discussing major state and national issues
Hr. 2
YWCA executive director Jean Carroll on what's being done today to help women overcome poverty and homelessness
Tuesday 3/23
Hr. 1
Meet Emma Lou Diemer, this year's distinguished composer and artist in residence at the Eastman School of Music
Hr. 2
PBS News Hour commentator Ellen Fitzpatrick, on the line from Boston to discuss what people's condolence letters to Jacqueline Kennedy tell us about the impact of John F. Kennedy--and his death--on the nation, and its future
Wednesday 3/24
Hr. 1
General John Batiste and James Swarts, on what we've learned from Iraq and Afghanistan--and what returning veterans need most
Hr. 2
Let's eat! RochesterFoodNet.net editor Adam Wilcox on good eating on a budget in Rochester this spring season
Thursday 3/25
Hr. 1
Denise Harlow, executive director of the New York State Community Action Association, on the line from Albany, plus Aaron Wicks of Action for a Better Community, to discuss the organizations' new comprehensive study of poverty in our state
Hr. 2
Citizens' Budget Commission deputy director, and chief state policy researcher, Elizabeth Lynam assesses the financial state of our state and what the coming budget may look like
Friday 3/26
Hr. 1
The state budget, state government, and the impact of health care reform on New York, with Assembly Insurance Committee chair Joseph Morelle from the state capital
Hr. 2
Dr. James Rohack, president of the American Medical Association, joins us on the line in advance of his forthcoming lecture in Rochester on health reform and the issues facing American health care today
3/15-19/10 (revised)
Monday 3/15
Hr. 1
What can we learn from disaster, about how to plan our own society's future? We ask futurist Gerald Celente of the Trends Research Institute, who experienced the recent Chilean earthquake first-hand
Hr. 2
In this Women's History Month, we look at the impact of the history of the women's movement with filmmaker Louise Vance, who tells the story of how one group of youngsters was moved by experiencing the site of the birth of the modern women's rights movement
Tuesday 3/16
Hr. 1
Democrat and Chronicle home repair columnist Jerry Ludwig answers your questions about spring home repair jobs
Hr. 2
Rochester School Superintendent Jean Claude Brizard discusses his plan for revamping the city's high schools
Wednesday 3/17
Hr. 1
SUNY Chancellor Nancy Zimpher on the future of public higher education in New York; plus our gardening experts Mike Tanzini and Greg Frank kick off the spring gardening season
Hr. 2
Scientist Karl Gephardt, latest speaker in the Rochester Museum and Science Center's Science on the Edge series, discusses the mysteries of dark matter and black holes--and why recent re-confirmation of Einstein's theories mean they must exist even if we can't see them
Thursday 3/18
Hr. 1
If All Rochester Read The Same Book...we'd be reading the award winning novel Bel Canto, and you'll meet its author Ann Patchett, joining us on the line from her home in Nashville.
Hr. 2
Urban development expert Ellen Dunham Jones discusses how metropolitan communities can best plan for the future (recorded)
Friday 3/19
Elissa Orlando presents the Healthy Friday program
Hour One: Heart Rythmn Issues and a new study led by a Cardoilogist from University of Rochester Medical Center
Guest; Dr. Arthur Moss
HourTwo:
Can a community get leaner? A national expert on community lifestyle changes, Christina Economos, and Dr. Nancy Bennett, Director of the Center for Community Health.
Week of 3/8-12/10 (revised)
Please note; This schedule may be subject to more than the usual amount of change, depending on breaking events in Albany concerning the future of the Governor's tenure in office and other possible developments in state government. Consider this a provisional schedule.
Monday 3/8
Hr. 1
Will a climate change bill pass Congress? We talk with Natural Resources Defense Council president Frances Beinecke, who joins us on line from Washington to discuss why she believes it should
Hr. 2
A new poll on mayoral control of the schools is coming; Center for Governmental Research President Dr. Kent Gardner discusses how CGR will reach out to several thousand Rochester households. Then, we join political analyst and pollster Steve Greenberg of Siena Research on the line from the state capital to asses the Governor's future, the climate in Albany and across New York's political landscape, and what it all means to you
Tuesday 3/9
Hr. 1
Pulitzer Prize winning journalist and author David Cay Johnston shares insights on lessons we should have learned from our economic troubles--and whether or not our policy makers have learned them
Hr. 2
Rochester Mayor Robert Duffy discusses education policy, economic development, and the fiscal challenges facing the city
Wednesday 3/10
Hr. 1
United Way CEO Peter Carpino and VP Dawn Borgeest discuss the newly launched community campaign
Hr. 2
Former Rochester Mayor, and now RIT senior public policy faculty member, Bill Johnson shares his observations and experiences on the political culture in Albany and how it affects both leaders and citizens in communities like Rochester
Thursday 3/11
Hr. 1
Rochester City Council member, and Legal Aid Society civil litigation director, Carla Palumbo discusses the domestic violence issues at the base of current allegations against the Paterson administration, and the core issue of how the system handles domestic violence
Hr. 2
Should the Monroe County Legislature be downsized? We talk with legislators Vincent Esposito and Dan Quatro about the issue
Friday 3/12
Hr. 1
Meet Natalia Zhogina, a teacher from Rochester's sister city of Novgorod, Russia
Hr. 2
Dr. Alex Strasser, past president of the Monroe County Medical Society, offers his views on health care reform--he says gradual, one-step-at-a-time change is best and will make his case
Ami Nahshon of the Abraham Fund Initiative in Israel and America, originally scheduled to air on the 10th in the first hour, will instead be heard on March 25 in the first hour.
Week of 3/1-5/10
Monday 3/1
Hr. 1
Dr. Nancy Bennett and Dr. Geoff Williams look at the state of people's nutritional health--could something like the proposed soda tax actually improve public health and help deal with the obesity epidemic?
Hr. 2
SUNY Brockport public administration faculty chair James Fatula examines the President's health care proposal and assesses the results of last week's summit
Tuesday 3/2
Hr. 1
Katherine Nadeau of Environmental Advocates joins us on line from Albany, and energy industry consultant and attorney David Palmerton in studio, to discuss the issues of gas drilling in the Marcellus Shale south and east of Rochester
Hr. 2
How much do we know about politics and civil society today? Michael Dimock of the Pew Research Center offers results that may surprise you--and dismay you
Wednesday 3/3
Hr. 1
New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli discusses the state's balance sheet--and the impact of the proposed budget
Hr. 2
Stan Main and the Mind2Movie team discuss the outcome of Rochester's most unusual film competition and festival
Thursday 3/4
Hr. 1
Roberts Wesleyan College President Dr. John Martin, who chairs the Rochester Area Colleges leadership group, discusses why area college presidents are behind mayoral control of Rochester schools, and how well schools in our region and our state are doing in preparing young people for the challenges of college and the working world
Hr. 2
We convene the College of Collectible Knowledge to answer your questions about your antiques
Friday 3/5--Arts Friday
Hr. 1
The state of cinema today; critic and author Jack Garner examines the contenders for this weekend's Oscars and the general quality of contemporary American film
Hr. 2
Brenda Tremblay speaks with Metropolitan Opera Network producer Mary Jo Heath (taped)
Week of 2/22/10
Monday 2/22
Hr. 1
Susan Lerner of Common Cause NY joins us on the line from New York City headquarters to discuss reform, dysfunction and New York State government
Hr. 2
Examining the state of radio with the help of MCC's Tom Proietti--and possibly an additional guest well known to Rochester's radio listeners...
Tuesday 2/23
Hr. 1
MCC President Dr. Ann Kress and Damon City Campus dean Pete Otero; then, best selling author and RIT faculty member Robert Manning discusses the drive to reform consumer credit--and his campaign to help people relieve their own personal debt burdens--as new laws take effect
Hr. 2
MCC business professor and personal finance expert Joe Marchese answers your financial planning questions
Wednesday 2/24
Hr. 1
NPR ombudsman Alicia Shepard joins us on the line from Washington to discuss the decisions behind the coverage you hear
Hr. 2
Victor Saunders, director of the City of Rochester's Pathways To Peace program and its role in reducing youth violence
Thursday 2/25
Hr. 1
The business community's agenda for New York; Rochester Business Alliance CEO Sandy Parker
Hr. 2
Religion in America today; we talk with American Public Media's Krista Tippett of Speaking of Faith in advance of her lecture in Rochester next week; plus, a conversation (on tape) with an environmental activist with a unique story to tell, Julia Butterfly Hill
Friday 2/26
Hr. 1
From the west coast, we connect with Astronomer Ken Crosswell on the 80th anniversary of the discovery of Pluto, and discuss a possible agenda for the future of space exploration
Hr. 2
Pension Policy Center director John A. Turner joins us on the line from Washington
Week of 2/15/10
Monday 2/15 (Presidents' Day; both hours recorded)
Hr. 1
On Presidents' Day, we talk with Presidential historian Richard Norton Smith
Hr. 2
Foreign policy commentator Leslie Lebl expresses her views on issues of concern in our relations with Europe and south Asia
Tuesday 2/16
Hr. 1
Rochester City Council finance committee chair Carolee Conklin discusses the financial and managerial impact of a possible city takeover of the public schools
Hr. 2
Public opinion researcher Lee Miringoff discusses politics and public opinion in New York today, joining us on the line from his headquarters at Marist College
Wednesday 2/17
Hr. 1
Author Carol Adams discusses why she won't eat meat (and doesn't think anyone else should either)
Hr. 2
Filmmaker Carvin Eison examines the persistence of racism in America in a new documentary, Shadows of the Lynching Tree, set to premiere later this week at the Little Theater
Thursday 2/18
Hr. 1
Democrat and Chronicle home repair columnist Jerry Ludwig
Hr. 2
Presumptive Republican candidate for Governor Rick Lazio joins us on the line, as part of our continuing coverage of Election 2010
Friday 2/19
Elissa Orlando presents a two-hour Healthy Friday program
For this Friday's program, we'll be doing an hour on child health, part of the CPB local service initiative.
Guests will be Dr.Stephen Cook, one of the area's top researchers on child obesity, and Rachel Pickering from Finger Lakes Health Systems Agency
This hour will promote next Sunday's Healthy You child health forum on WXXI TV.
At 1pm, we'll talk about electronic medical records and a new information system being put in place at URMC, plus, it's heart month. Dr. Tom Stuver from RGH joins us for a discussion of heart disease and treatment in light of the President Clinton's latest procedure.
Week of 2/8/10
Monday 2/8
Hr. 1
Christopher Leinberger of the Brookings Institution, on regenerating development and economic vitality in cities like Rochester
Hr. 2
A report on an interfaith journey to the Holy Land, with Rochesterians Muhammad Shafiq, George Eisen and Susan Nowak of Nazareth College's Center for Interfaith Study and Dialogue
Tuesday 2/9
Hr. 1
Journalist Susan Marks joins us on the line from Denver and reports on the water crisis looming in America, and how it may impact the Great Lakes
Hr. 2
Rochester Mayor Robert Duffy on the issues confronting the city today
Wednesday 2/10
Hr. 1
Take a trip to the online world of creativity and humor with Nick Gurevitch and Chris Onstad, latest speakers in RIT's Gannett Lecture Series
Hr. 2
Attorney Jim Gocker, lead attorney in the GRACE lawsuit of recent years, and co-plaintiff in the case, former Monroe County Legislator Chris Wilmot, on how breaking down the barriers between urban and suburban schools may once again come to the top of the education agenda
Thursday 2/11
Hr. 1
Cornell University labor expert John H. Bishop joins us on the line from the Ithaca campus to discuss what strategies might work best to re-grow the post-recession job market
Hr. 2
Former Rochester Mayor and now RIT senior faculty member Bill Johnson, on his first hand experience with the issues of urban public education and how they've shaped his current views on school change
Friday 2/12
Hr.1
Examining the state of the economy today, with MCC economist Kathy Bromley
Hr. 2
Major changes are coming to the No Child Left Behind federal education program, and the U of R's David Hursh, who has studied the initiative from its beginnings, shares his perspectives on what those changes may mean
Week of 2/1/10
Monday 2/1
Hr. 1
Bruce Becker, president of the Empire State Passengers' Association, joins us on the line from Buffalo and discusses what high speed rail could mean to travellers and commuters across upstate New York
Hr. 2
Rochester Broadway Theater League president Arnold Rothschild on the process of picking a theater site
Tuesday 2/2
Hr. 1
Lawrence Norden of the Brennan Center at New York University Law School joins us on line from New York and updates the landmark study of the State Legislature--and explains why it's still dysfunctional after all these years
Hr. 2
Elizabeth Kneebone of the Brookings Institution joins us from Washington, to share the results of a new report showing poverty on the rise in the suburbs of Rochester and almost all other major American metro areas
Wednesday 2/3
Hr. 1
Sylvia Williams of the DePaul Center, along with two recovering gamblers, talk about problem gambling during this season of the year when betting on sports is literally everywhere
Hr. 2
History and the future come together as the Martin Luther King Jr. Commission celebrates the civil rights leader's heritage and motivates young Rochesterians to action; its chair Iris Bannister joins us
Thursday 2/4
Hr. 1
We convene the College of Collectible Knowledge to answer your questions about antiques and collectibles
Hr. 2
Monroe County Medical Society executive director Nancy Adams on the next major challenge in health care...dealing with an impending shortage of doctors, especially in primary care
Friday 2/5 (Arts Friday)
Hr.1
We talk with Stan Main, who's directing a new competition and festival for independent film in Rochester; and Brenda Tremblay speaks with Catherine Branch, a musician with a unique story of triumph over disability
Hr. 2
We speak with nationwide arts advocate Judilee Reed, whose organization recently commissioned a survey of over 5000 performers, musicians and visual artists across America to learn how artists are coping with tough economic times (recorded)
Week of 1/25/10
Monday 1/25
Hr. 1
NYPIRG legislative director Blair Horner on state ethics legislation, and the controversy over national campaign financing
Hr. 2
Media analyst Tom Proietti on the meltdown of prime time and late night TV, and the contoversial comments of today's most outspoken radio voices
Tuesday 1/26
Hr. 1
Dr. Jeff Koczorowski of the Children's Agenda examines the sharp rise in reports of child abuse--and what we can do as a community to stop it
Hr. 2
MCC business professor and personal finance expert Joe Marchese on managing your money
Wednesday 1/27
Hr. 1
Robert Ward of the Rockefeller Institute of Government at SUNY Albany analyzes the revenue struggles of state government...and what they may mean to you
Hr. 2
NO SHOW-pre-empted for a conversation between Governor Paterson and a panel of upstate journalists
Thursday 1/28
Hr. 1
Leaders of the Jewish Community Federation, including executive director Lawrence Fine, discuss the results of a new community survey
Hr. 2
Robert Atkinson of the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation joins us on line from the RIT campus
Friday 1/29
Hr.1
Dr. J. Matthew Sleeth discusses how he marries faith with environmentalism (recorded)
Hr. 2
Former Fairport and Rochester school superintendent William Cala takes a critical look at mayoral control of schools in the city
Week of 1/18/10
Monday 1/18
Hr. 1
The Dialogue on Disability presents a conversation on the line from Albany with John Robinson, subject of the documentary Get Off Your Knees
Hr. 2
Dialogue on Disability continues as Frank Cogliandro of Rochester Rehabilitation Center discusses mobility issues
Tuesday 1/19
Hr. 1
Capital Bureau Correspondent Karen DeWitt checks in with an update on the newly released state budget drafted by Governor Paterson. Then, the Dialogue on Disability continues as Cindy Huether of the Rochester Rehabilitation Center, Bill McDonald of the Medical Motor Service and Brian Klafehn of CP Rochester discuss the impact of possible state budget cuts on services to the disabled
Hr. 2
Michael Singer, the latest speaker in the RIT Caroline Werner Gannett lecture series
Wednesday 1/20
Hr. 1
U of R political science faculty chair Gerald Gamm grades President Obama's performance as he marks his first anniversary in office
Hr. 2 (live cable simulcast on Channel 12 in Rochester)
The U of R's Benjamin Miller examines the frontiers of technology and science and how they'll affect health care
Thursday 1/21
Hr. 1
John Jay College of Criminal Justice President Jeremy Travis joins us on the line from New York to share the results of a recent critical examination of juvenile justice in our state
Hr. 2
Democrat and Chronicle home repair columnist Jerry Ludwig answers your home maintenance questions
Friday 1/22
Healthy Friday with Elissa Orlando - Dialogue on Disability
12- 1:30 pm on sports for the disabled and on adaptive physical therapy and sports medicine for those with arthritis, injuries and other medical issues.
Noon
Nancy Steinkamp, Manager of Physical Rehabilitation Services at Rochester Rehabilitation.
Molly Henry, Senior Physical Therapist at Rochester Rehabilitation.
1pm
Lora Winghart, Director of Outpatient Clinic Services.
Ellen Bailey, Physical Therapist and Licensed Personal Trainer.
Week of 1/11-15/10
Monday 1/11
Hr. 1
Author Bruce Jacobs examines the landscape of race relations in America today
Hr. 2
We begin our series of programs on the proposal for mayoral control of Rochester's schools, with a conversation with eeducational policy analysts and consultants Joseph Viteritti of CUNY and Kenneth Wong of Brown University
Tuesday 1/12
Hr. 1
Will the "Reform Albany Act" make a difference? We discuss reform with NYPIRG's Blair Horner on the line from Albany
Hr. 2
Rochester Mayor Robert Duffy on mayoral control, and other issues of immediate importance to the city - We will be Simulcasting this program on City12.
Wednesday 1/13
Hr. 1
America and Afghanistan; analysis by scholar Nadir Atash, who is visiting Rochester to address the Rochester Committe on Foreign Relations
Hr. 2 (simulcast on Cable 12 in Rochester resumes today)
Our series on mayoral control of Rochester's schools continues today as School Board President Malik Evans shares his views on the issue
Thursday 1/14
Hr. 1
State Assemblyman David Koon offers a preview of the budget decisions the Governor and Legislature will have to make this year
Hr. 2
Continuing our series on mayoral control of Rochester's schools, City Councilman and Quad-A For Kids executive director Adam McFadden joins us in studio, and we'll be contacted on the line from Albany by Assemblywoman Susan John
Friday 1/15
Hr. 1
Kennedy Center executive director Michael Kaiser on how arts organizations can survive hard times (rescheduled from a December airdate)
Hr. 2
Concluding our week of programs on mayoral control of Rochester's schools, we discuss the issue from the parents' vantage point with members of the Flower City Parents' Network
Week of 1/4/10
Monday 1/4
Hr. 1
The Human Spark; a preview of the upcoming television special, featuring Dr. Elizabeth Perry, RIT & Dr. George McIntosh, RMSC
Hr. 2
Former State Senator and political scientist Seymour Lachman joins us on the line from New York and examines the state of state government in advance of the Governor's State of the State address (rescheduled from December 21)
Tuesday 1/5
Hr. 1
Rochester Teachers' Association President Dr. Adam Urbanski on mayoral control and school changes
Hr. 2
Rochester School Superintendent Jean Claude Brizard discusses plans for change in the city's schools, and the work under way to enhance children's health, well-being and intellectual development
Wednesday 1/6
Hr. 1
Capital Bureau correspondent Karen DeWitt and members of the Rochester area State Assembly delegation preview the State of the State Address (portions recorded)
Hr. 2 (live on radio, but no cable simulcast today)
NO SHOW--We bring you live coverage of Governor Paterson's State of the State address
Thursday 1/7
Hr. 1
Your antiques questions answered by the College of Collectible Knowledge
Hr. 2
Prof. Thomas Dennison of Syracuse University's Maxwell School analyzes the House and Senate health care bills which must now be melded into one bill...and how your health care and your wallet, and the state and community budgets, may be affected
Friday 1/8
Hr. 1
Arts Friday; new honors for Garth Fagan, the Tony-winning choreographer who joins us this hour
Hr. 2
Arts Friday; Social critic and playwright James Howard Kunstler, in advance of this weekend's dramatic reading of his new play Big Slide here in Rochester (tape)
Schedules are tentative, and always subject to change in response to breaking news or guest availability. Pre-taped programming may be pre-empted and rescheduled to make way for live programming on short notice. When a previously announced and scheduled program must be pre-empted, the written and online schedules, and all on-air announcements, will be updated immediately.
