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WGTD's The Morning Show with Greg Berg

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Daily Episodes of the Morning Show with Greg Berg. One-of-a-kind interviews with locally and nationally-renowned authors, regional newsmakers, opinion leaders, educators, performers, athletes, and other intriguing members of the community. Presented by WGTD FM.

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3/17/24 Malachy McCourt- The Claddagh Ring

3/17/24 Malachy McCourt- The Claddagh Ring

From 2003 - Malachy McCourt (younger brother of best-selling author Frank McCourt) discusses his book "The Claddagh Ring: Ireland's Cherished Symbol of Friendship, Loyalty and Love."

Mar 17, 202422:18
3/16/24   Two books about Dogs

3/16/24 Two books about Dogs

From 2005 - Dr. Stanley Coren, author of "How Dogs Think: What the world looks like to them and why they act the way they do." Also, Emily Yoffe, author of "What the Dog Did: Tales from a formerly reluctant dog owner."

Mar 16, 202448:26
3/15/24 Dr. Lynn Akey,  UW-Parkside Chancellor

3/15/24 Dr. Lynn Akey, UW-Parkside Chancellor

Dr. Lynn Akey, Chancellor of the University of Wisconsin-Parkside, pays her first visit to the Morning Show. She assumed her position at Parkside in January.

Mar 15, 202448:21
3/14/24    Maple Sugaring

3/14/24 Maple Sugaring

Kailyn Palomares has taken over from Nan Calvert in organizing monthly Morning Show programs around various topics related to the environment and the natural world. Today's program focuses primarily on Maple Sugaring as it takes place at Hawthorn Hollow, where Kailyn is Naturalist and Education Manager. With her today is Hawthorn Hollow's Executive Director, TJ Leveque.

Mar 14, 202446:42
3/12/24   Lakeside Players' "The 39 Steps"

3/12/24 Lakeside Players' "The 39 Steps"

We speak with director Steve Mattnor and actor Sean Collier about the lakeside players' production of "The 39 Steps," a comic parody of the classic 1935 Alfred Hitchcock film of the same name.

Mar 13, 202423:09
3/13/24  Carthage's "On the Verge"

3/13/24 Carthage's "On the Verge"

We preview the Carthage College theater department's production of Eric Overmyer's "On the Verge, or The Geography of Yearning" with Professor Herschel Kruger as well as two students involved in the production: assistant director/dramaturg Katie Layendecker and costume designer Ani Gebaur.

Mar 13, 202446:26
3/12/24   Tiffany Jewel on Racism

3/12/24 Tiffany Jewel on Racism

Best-selling author Tiffany Jewell talks about her most recent book "Everything I Learned About Racism I Learned In School." Growing up in Syracuse, NY as a biracial young woman whom the schools categorized as white, the author was in an uncommon position to witness the many and various ways in which the school district failed to properly serve most of its students of color.

Mar 12, 202420:01
3/11/24  Mia X Ally /   Raghavan Iyer

3/11/24 Mia X Ally / Raghavan Iyer

Part 1 - We catch up with the spectacular musical duo of Mia X Ally (Mia is a superb violinist, Ally is a award-winning bagpiper) who will be performing in Milwaukee on Saint Patrick's Day. Part 2 - (from 2016) the late Indian chef Raghavan Iyer talks about his book "Smashed, Mashed, Boiled and Baked: A Celebration of Potatoes in 75 Recipes."

Mar 11, 202445:31
3/10/24   Bilingualism in the home

3/10/24 Bilingualism in the home

From a few years ago- three Carthage College faculty members: Wayne Thompson, Matt Borden, and Dimitri Shapovalov, talk about their respective experiences with bilingualism in the home- either as parents or growing up in a bilingual household.

Mar 09, 202448:06
3/9/24   Let me clear my throat

3/9/24 Let me clear my throat

From 2013- an exploration of the human voice with Elena Passarello, author of "Let me clear my throat."

Mar 09, 202426:12
3/8/24 Martha Graham's Cold War

3/8/24 Martha Graham's Cold War

Victoria Philips, author of "Martha Graham's Cold War: The Dance of American Diplomacy." The book explores some of the ways in which the renowned dancer and choreographer was utilized by the American government as a diplomatic tool at the height of the Cold War.

Mar 08, 202446:08
3/7/24  Uw-Parkside Jazz Week

3/7/24 Uw-Parkside Jazz Week

Russ Johnson, director of jazz studies at the University of Wisconsin-Parkside, talks about Jazz Week 2024, which is next week. We also talk about the difference between playing jazz and classical trumpet.

Mar 07, 202446:46
3/6/24 "Cherries in Winter"

3/6/24 "Cherries in Winter"

From 2009- Suzan Colon talks about her book "Cherries in Winter: My family's recipe for hope in hard times."

Mar 06, 202447:38
3/5/24  KAFASI Meals on Wheels

3/5/24 KAFASI Meals on Wheels

We talk about KAFASI (Kenosha Area Family and Aging Services) and their many programs with Executive Director Ron Tatum and AmericCorps Senior Project Director Rebecca Stevens. We give special emphasis to Meals on Wheels. (Next week they are doing a special event to draw attention to this life-changing program.)

Mar 05, 202448:29
3/4/24 "A Whaler at Twilight"

3/4/24 "A Whaler at Twilight"

Alexander R. Brash, author of "A Whaler at Twilight: A true account of Whaling and Redemption in the South Pacific." Brash's great-great grandfather fell on hard times and took to drinking, and ultimately chose to join a whaling expedition in the 1840s. He wrote a detailed account of his experiences that was shown to Brash a few years ago. This book is based on that journal as well as on the author's extensive research into the whaling industry in this period of time.

Mar 04, 202447:25
3/3/24   Queen Noor

3/3/24 Queen Noor

For Women's History Month: From 2003, Queen Noor, Queen of Jordan from 1978 to 1999, talks about her book "Leap of Faith: Memoirs of an Unexpected Life."

Mar 03, 202413:54
3/2/24 Marc Elliot on Charlton Heston

3/2/24 Marc Elliot on Charlton Heston

From 2017 - Marc Elliot discusses his book "Charlton Heston: Hollywood's Last Icon."

Mar 02, 202426:35
3/1/24  "Where the children take us" / "Wonder Women"

3/1/24 "Where the children take us" / "Wonder Women"

Part 1- Zane E. Asher, author of "Where the Children Take Us: How one family achieved the unimaginable." The book his Asher's tribute to her mother and how she managed to raise her children as an unwed mother, often amid staggeringly difficult circumstances. Part 2- Sam Maggs, author of "Wonder Women: 25 Innovators, Inventors and Trailblazers."

Mar 01, 202447:07
2/29/24 Travel Writers Lucas Peters / Rick Steves

2/29/24 Travel Writers Lucas Peters / Rick Steves

Lucas Peters talks about his Moon Guide "Grand European Journeys: 40 Unforgettable Trips by Road, Rail, Sea and More." Also, from the archives- Rick Steves talks about his guide for cruises around the Mediterranean Sea.

Feb 29, 202446:49
2/28/24   An Ibsen Play / A 21st century Cabaret

2/28/24 An Ibsen Play / A 21st century Cabaret

Part One: We speak with Brian Gill, Associate Professor of Theater Arts at the University of WIsconsin-Parkside, about their production of "When We Dead Awaken," the last play by Norwegian dramatist Henrik Ibsen. Part Two: Singer Lynette Knapp Ryan talks about her cabaret program "I Wanna Fly," which is being presented under the auspices of Milwaukee Opera Theater.

Feb 28, 202448:22
2/27/24 Dr. James Ripley- Carthage Bands

2/27/24 Dr. James Ripley- Carthage Bands

Dr. James Ripley, director of instrumental activities at Carthage College, talks about the concert tomorrow night (Feb. 28th) that commemorates the first band concert at Carthage 150 years ago. Much of the repertoire from that first concert will be played - and the special guests of the concert, the Gaudete Brass Quintet, will play some of their selections on historic instruments from the period. We also talk about the history of bands at Carthage, the history of band tours at Carthage, and what it's like to perform in Siebert Chapel.

Feb 27, 202448:20
2/26/24    Alzheimer's Disease

2/26/24 Alzheimer's Disease

We discuss Alzheimer's Disease with two representatives of the Kenosha County Aging and Disability Resource Center: Paula Clark, programs supervisor, and Susan Johnson, dementia care specialist.

Feb 26, 202448:35
2/25/24  Nan Calvert- edible native plants

2/25/24 Nan Calvert- edible native plants

We are sharing some of our favorite Nan Calvert interviews from the past. (She recently stepped down after organizing monthly environmental Morning Show programs for the past 18 years.) This interview touches on one of Nan's most important environmental missions- educating the public about native plants. Her guest on this occasion was another native plants expert, Mieke And, talking about- among other things - edible native plants.

Feb 25, 202448:53
2/24/24  Nan Calvert - Wisconsin State Herbarium

2/24/24 Nan Calvert - Wisconsin State Herbarium

We are sharing memorable Nan Calvert interviews from the past. This interview from October 2022 was with John Zaborsky from the Wisconsin State Herbarium, talking about the Botanical Club of Wisconsin.

Feb 24, 202448:29
2/22/24  Dr. Colleen Palmer on Public Relations

2/22/24 Dr. Colleen Palmer on Public Relations

Dr. Colleen Palmer, Assistant Professor of Communication and Digital Media, talks about the field of public relations and how it has changed quite dramatically in recent years. She is going to be moderating an event at Carthage next Thursday, February 29th: "Business for a Better World," featuring representatives from three different companies that have earned the designation of B-Corp for being socially conscious businesses.

Feb 22, 202447:04
2/21/24   "Get off the Fence!"

2/21/24 "Get off the Fence!"

(from the archives) Jeffrey Makoff, co-author of "Get Off The Fence: 10+1 Steps to help you make that Big Decision."

Feb 21, 202421:21
2/21/24 Doug Instenes on the RTG's "Now & Then"

2/21/24 Doug Instenes on the RTG's "Now & Then"

Doug Instenes, managing and artistic director of the Racine Theater Guild, talks about their production of Sean Grennen's play "Now and Then," which opens this weekend. He is the director of the production.

Feb 21, 202423:53
2/20/24  Dr. Susan Partovi "Renegade MD"

2/20/24 Dr. Susan Partovi "Renegade MD"

Dr. Susan Partovi has devoted most of her professional life to providing medical care to people experiencing homelessness. Her memoir is titled "Renegade MD: A Doctor's Stories from the Streets."

Feb 20, 202433:52
2/20/24 Steve Berry "The Atlas Maneuver"

2/20/24 Steve Berry "The Atlas Maneuver"

We reconnect with best-selling novelist Steve Berry to talk about his latest thriller, "The Atlas Maneuver." The novel touches on a number of fascinating topics, including the widespread plundering of treasure during World War Two.

Feb 20, 202414:00
1/19/24  "Franklin and Washington"

1/19/24 "Franklin and Washington"

For President's Day: We speak with Pulitzer Prize winning writer Edward J. Larson about his book "Franklin and Washington: The Founding Partnership."

Feb 19, 202447:06
2/18/24   Nan Calvert - Dragonflies

2/18/24 Nan Calvert - Dragonflies

We are devoting the Saturday and Sunday editions of the podcast to some of our favorite episodes with Nan Calvert, who has co-hosted monthly environmental programs on the Morning Show for 18 years - but who has decided to hand over that responsibility to someone else. This is a conversation about one of the most amazing creatures on earth - the dragonfly - with Marla Garrison, one of the country's leading dragonfly experts.

Feb 18, 202446:51
2/17/24   Nan Calvert -  Lichens

2/17/24 Nan Calvert - Lichens

Nan Calvert has been contributing interesting environmentally-themed Morning Shows on a monthly basis for the past eighteen years. She recently stepped away from that responsibility. In gratitude for her great contribution to the show, we are replaying some favorite Nan Calvert shows from the past. This one is about Lichens with Kathleen Thompson.

Feb 17, 202449:06
2/16/24  "The Tigerbelles"

2/16/24 "The Tigerbelles"

Aime Alley Card discusses her book "The Tigerbelles: Olympic Legends from Tennessee State." The book chronicles the spectacular women's track and field athletes from Tennessee State University .... including the legendary Wilma Rudolph .... who scored such a stunning success at the 1960 Olympic Games under the leadership of their coach, Ed Temple.

Feb 16, 202447:28
2/15/24  Dr. Art Cyr

2/15/24 Dr. Art Cyr

Dr. Art Cyr, from the faculty at Carthage College, joins us for the first time in 2024. The topics we discuss include Secretary of State Blinken's recent visit to Africa, Sweden's long-sought entry into NATO, Houthi attacks in the Red Sea, and the most recent presidential election in Taiwan.

Feb 15, 202446:35
2/14/24   Rev. Darren Utley

2/14/24 Rev. Darren Utley

Rev. Darren Utley is the pastor at First Presbyterian Church in Racine, which is about to celebrate its 185th anniversary. Its long history includes a commendable commitment to abolition; the church was actually part of the Underground Railroad. The celebration kicks off this coming Sunday, February 18th.

Feb 15, 202414:07
2/14/24   "Wherever You've Been"

2/14/24 "Wherever You've Been"

We talk about the play "Wherever You've Been" with playwright (and Carthage alum) Caitlin Di Giacomo and stage director Adrianna Jones. The play concerns the disappearance of a homeless woman - and tackles such issues as how we view people contending with homelessness.

Feb 15, 202431:46
2/13/24  From Curiosity to Science  (2019)

2/13/24 From Curiosity to Science (2019)

Five years ago this month (Feb. 2019) a fascinating exhibit opened at the Kenosha Public Museum titled "From Curiosity to Science." This interview was done shortly before the exhibit opened. The guests were Dan Joyce, who at the time was the museum's executive director, and Nancy Mathews, a longtime member of the museum staff who was largely responsible for the creation of this exhibit. Nancy was a frequent guest on the Morning Show over the years, and this interview is being replayed in her memory. (The exhibit was specifically mentioned in the interview that was broadcast today on the Morning Show, in which writer Ann Parson discusses her novel "The Birds of Dog."


NOTE: There was also a video Morning Show done in which I walked through the exhibit with Dan Joyce and Nancy Mathews. The video can be viewed via WGTD's Facebook page.


This is the link:


https://www.facebook.com/watch/live/?ref=search&v=2245400225678869



Feb 13, 202448:57
2/13/24   "The Birds of Dog"

2/13/24 "The Birds of Dog"

Ann B. Parson, author of "The Birds of Dog: An Historical Novel Based on Mostly True Events." The book is set in early 19th century Boston and delves into the fascinating world of museums- which in that period were reinventing themselves and rethinking their mission and their relationship with the natural world.


NOTE: During the interview, you will hear me make mention of a fascinating exhibit at the Kenosha Public Museum called "From Curiosity to Science." This link will take you to a Morning Show video tour of that exhibit:


https://www.facebook.com/watch/live/?ref=search&v=2245400225678869


Feb 13, 202448:17
2/12/24 Lincoln among the Badgers

2/12/24 Lincoln among the Badgers

From 2020- Steven K. Rogstad, author of "Lincoln Among the Badgers." The book explores the many and various connections that our 16th president had with the state of Wisconsin. Among other things, the book looks at the many statues of Lincoln that can be found around the state.

Feb 12, 202446:51
2/11/24   Nan Calvert- Habitat Restoration

2/11/24 Nan Calvert- Habitat Restoration

In gratitude for Nan Calvert's monthly contributions to the Morning Show for the past 18 years, here is a favorite- from March 2021 - concerning the Meachem Road Habitat Restoration Project. Nan's guest was Joe Pfeiffer from KCI Technologies.

Feb 11, 202439:43
2/10/24 Nan Calvert with Kevin Doyle (DNR)

2/10/24 Nan Calvert with Kevin Doyle (DNR)

In honor of Nan Calvert's 18 years as a contributor to the MS, we're rebroadcasting some favorite Nan programs from the past. This undated interview features Kevin Doyle, Rare Plant Botanist with the Wisconsin DNR.

Feb 10, 202447:30
2/9/24  Holy Rosary Sports Night / Super Bowl Gold

2/9/24 Holy Rosary Sports Night / Super Bowl Gold

Part One: An update on Holy Rosary's Sports Night with Grey Pawell and Tony Geliche. The event celebrates its 60th anniversary this year just as it is about to undergo some dramatic changes. Greg Pawell and Tony Geliche are co-chairs of the event. Part Two: From 2015- "Super Bowl Gold," a book that celebrates the 50th anniversary of the Super Bowl.

Feb 09, 202448:42
2/8/24   Nan Calvert

2/8/24 Nan Calvert

Nan Calvert welcomes to the program Dave Giordano (executive director) and Kristine Heuser (storm water consultant) for Root Pike WIN (Watershed Initiative) to talk about a couple of exciting projects, including one that involves a partnership with Microsoft. NOTE: Nan Calvert has been arranging for monthly environmentally-themed Morning Show interviews for the past 18 years. This is her final such interview as co-host. At the end of this interview, she introduces Kailyn Palomares- education manager at Hawthorn Hollow- who will be taking over. We plan to share some favorite Nan interviews from the past in the Saturday and Sunday podcasts for the next several weekends, in honor of and appreciation for the great contribution that Nan has made to the program over these many years.

Feb 08, 202448:11
2/7/24 Ron Clark  The Excellent 11

2/7/24 Ron Clark The Excellent 11

From 2004 - Ron Clark, author of "The Excellent 11: Qualities Teachers and Parents Use to Motivate, Inspire and Educate Children."

Feb 07, 202413:36
2/7/24 The Magical Place We Call School

2/7/24 The Magical Place We Call School

Dr. Kathleen Corley talks about her book "The Magical Place We Call School: Creating a Safe Space for Learning and Happiness in a Challenging World." Dr. Corley has served as the first principal for four different public schools. She started out her career as an elementary music teacher.

Feb 07, 202433:17
2/6/24 Conductor David Anderson (Lake Geneva Symphony)

2/6/24 Conductor David Anderson (Lake Geneva Symphony)

Part 1 - David Anderson, music director of the Lake Geneva Symphony Orchestra, talks about recent and future projects with the ensemble (whose members are all volunteers.) The group has an Around The World gala fundraiser this weekend. Part 2- (from the archives) Joanne Lipman, author of "Strings Attached: One Tough Teacher and the Gift of Great Expectations."

Feb 06, 202447:04
2/5/24  Roger Moreano on Racism

2/5/24 Roger Moreano on Racism

Roger Moreano, founder and president of Bridges 4 Justice (and former staff member at Carthage College) talks about Racism. He will be facilitating a so-called Courageous Conversation about racism this Thursday evening at Kenosha's Civil War Museum. - -- The program finishes out with an excerpt from a 2014 interview with Debby Irving, author of a memoir called "Waking Up White- and finding myself in the story of race."

Feb 05, 202447:58
2/4/24   The Brilliant Mind of Edison Lee

2/4/24 The Brilliant Mind of Edison Lee

From the fall of 2022 - Kenosha's own John Hambrock and Ann Morse Hambrock discuss their comic strip "The Brilliant Mind of Edison Lee" shortly after it received the highest award given to newspaper comic strips- the Silver Reuben from the National Cartoonists Society.

Feb 04, 202446:56
3/2/24    Marc Elliot on Charlton Heston

3/2/24 Marc Elliot on Charlton Heston

From 2017 - Marc Elliot discusses his biography "Charlton Heston: Hollywood's Last Icon."

Feb 03, 202426:35
2/3/24    Howard Sounes  "27"

2/3/24 Howard Sounes "27"

From 2016- Howard Sounes talks about his book "27: A History of the 27 Club thru the lives of Brian Jones, Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin, Jim Morrison, Kurt Cobain, and Amy Winehouse." These six music superstars share something tragic in common- all six of them died at the age of 27.

Feb 03, 202444:04