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Central Current Radio, Ep. 57 – Syracuse University Professor Josh Darr on Political Polarization

Published - October 31, 2024

Political polarization has become one of the most defining themes of our current era. Americans see their party affiliation as part of their identity in increasingly strong ways, and as local news resources shrink – more attention than ever is being paid to national politics. Syracuse University Professor Josh Darr of the Newhouse school, joins hosts Dr. Rick Wright and Maximilian Eyle on this episode of Central Current Radio to discuss the costs of sacrificing local politics for national, the role newspapers play in fighting polarization, and the difference between being a “political hobbyist” versus authentic participation. Prof. Darr is

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WCNY’s “Bloom: The Toxic Threat to the Finger Lakes” Wins Emmy at the 67th Annual New York Emmy Awards

Published - October 30, 2024

We are proud to announce that our talented team at WCNY has won a New York Emmy Award for “Bloom: The Toxic Threat to the Finger Lakes” in the Environment/Science Long Form Content category! A special shoutout to Jan and Sue Suwinski, and our partners at The Finger Lakes Land Trust for their support on this remarkable project. The full list of the 67th Annual New York Emmy Award winners can be found at nyemmys.org. Watch “Bloom: The Toxic Threat to the Finger Lakes” anytime on-demand at pbs.org/video/bloom-l2mbo7.

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Checkup From the Neck-Up, Episode 23 – Weight Loss: The Latest

Published - October 30, 2024

Dr. Tom Wadden is a world-renowned researcher on weight at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine. In this episode, he talks with our own “Dr. Neckup” Rich O’Neill about the game-changing new weight loss drugs, weight-related genetic, lifestyle, and biologic factors, how to lose weight without the drugs, how to keep it off either way, and helping our kids and grandkids stay at a healthy weight from the get-go.

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Now Accepting Applications for the Winter Session of WCNY’s Entertainment Academy!

Published - October 30, 2024

WCNY, Central New York’s public communications organization, is thrilled to announce that applications are now open for the winter session of WCNY’s Entertainment Academy, with classes scheduled to start on Jan. 2, 2025. WCNY’s Entertainment Academy is a fourteen-week training program offered two times a year (fall and winter sessions) in the TV and film production trades. The Academy provides training for the next generation of television and film production engineers, electricians, set designers, sound mixers, and camera operators to help support the growing entertainment industry in Central New York. The program also creates a pathway for job placements through local unions,

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Oct. 30, 2024: Quartetto di Cremona, Syr. Friends of Chamber Music

Published - October 30, 2024

The Quartetto di Cremona is coming to the Syracuse Friends of Chamber Music this weekend for a marvelous performance. Violist Simone Gramaglia joined host Diane Jones to chat about the concert, the joys of the string quartet repertoire, and the challenges of travelling with their instruments. More about the Syracuse Friends of Chamber Music is available here.

Science Today with Dr. Rich Kopecky – Episode 29

Published - October 30, 2024

An advance in the treatment of chronic pain…a whole new class of pain medications is on the way to help people cope, without the use of opioids. That story in this month’s Science Today. Also in this episode, Dr. Rich Kopecky tells us about a new approach to treating post-menopausal symptoms like hot flashes. And, how artificial intelligence continues to create scientific breakthroughs, including the creation of a completely new type of battery.

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CNY Heroes, Episode 25 – NewsChannel 9 Anchor Ryan Dean, on “Veterans Voices”

Published - October 30, 2024

Dan Cummings’ guest on this edition of CNY Heroes is Ryan Dean, anchor/reporter for NewsChannel 9 (WSYR-TV) in Syracuse. Ryan is an Emmy-award winning reporter on veterans’ issues and has covered two Honor Flight Syracuse missions to Washington, most recently Mission 21 in September. He also reports and produces a special program, “Veterans Voices,” which airs every November on NewsChannel 9. His next special airs on November 7 and will be posted after that on the Veterans Voices page. He talks to Dan about some of the veterans he’s had the opportunity to meet and outlines the stories they’ve shared.

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Repeating History, Episode 5 – Dr. Robert Parkinson, Professor of History

Published - October 29, 2024

On this episode of “Repeating History” host Robert Searing of the Onondaga Historical Association is joined by Dr. Robert Parkinson, Professor of History at Binghamton University. Parkinson’s research interests are in early American history, especially the American Revolution. His first book, The Common Cause: Creating Nation and Race in the American Revolution explores how questions of race collided with pressing issues of nation building at the Founding. His current book project, The Heart of American Darkness, is a microhistory about how the grisly murder of nine Indians on a tributary of the Ohio River in 1774 exerted a surprisingly powerful

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Innovate to Educate, Episode 26 – An Update on Syracuse’s STEAM School

Published - October 29, 2024

The City of Syracuse, the Syracuse City School District, and Onondaga County are teaming up for the area’s first-ever STEAM high school. It’ll feature a STEAM-focused curriculum and is open to students from SCSD and OCM BOCES component districts. Jody Manning’s guests are Regional STEAM School Principal Dan Straub, and SCSD Executive Director of Career and Technical Education Erin Noto.

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PBS News VOTE 2024: Election Coverage

Published - October 28, 2024

Tune in to WCNY-TV for live special coverage of the 2024 presidential and congressional elections. Co-anchored by Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett, coverage will include reporting from PBS News Hour Capitol Hill and Trump campaign correspondent Lisa Desjardins and White House and Harris campaign correspondent Laura Barron-Lopez, analysis from guests, and results for the presidential, vice presidential, House of Representatives, and Senate elections. Watch Tuesday, Nov. 5 at 6 p.m. on WCNY-TV.

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WCNY’s ‘Ivory Tower’ Hits the Road on Oct. 30 to Visit Syracuse University

Published - October 28, 2024

WCNY, Central New York’s public communications organization, is thrilled to announce that Central New York’s favorite public affairs program, “Ivory Tower,” will be visiting the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University to record a live-to-tape show at the Hergenhan Auditorium on Wednesday, Oct. 30 at 7 p.m. Hosted by David Chanatry, the hour-long live-to-tape episode will showcase “Ivory Tower” panelists Chad Sparber, Lisa Dolak, Josh Darr, Anirban Acharya, and Sarah Pralle engaging in discussions on pertinent current events and local issues. Barbara Fought will moderate questions from the live audience. The event is open to all students,

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Oct. 28, 2024: Oswego Opera Theater – Ben May & Ben Spierman

Published - October 28, 2024

The Oswego Opera Theater presents two short operas by Arthur Sullivan – “Cox and Box – or The Long Lost Brothers” and “Trial By Jury” – in a very special venue! Co-Artistic Directors Benjamin Spierman and Benjamin May stopped by the WCNY studios to tell us about the operettas, and the fun (and challenges!) of performing in a working courthouse. Information about Oswego Opera Theater and this production are available here.

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Funky Foodies Episode 307: The Funkies Flip the Script on Fast Fashion

Published - October 26, 2024

Frankie and Fern give a presentation on the life cycle of a t-shirt to convince their fellow students, including the Ditzy Daisies, that making just a simple shirt requires a lot of resources. Funky Foodies is a podcast for kids, and it’s produced right here in Central New York. Tween foodies Frankie, Fern, and Zara share a passion for food and its impacts on the environment. Adventures follow after they form an alliance called Funky Foodies, Inc., pledging to, “Save the Planet, One Veggie Burger at a Time.” Kid-friendly recipes reflecting the theme of each episode are included.

Check It Out: Another Chance at the Costume Closet

Published - October 26, 2024

We are days away from Halloween, but there is still time to do some crafting, hit up some Halloween parties and do trick or treating at a number of Onondaga County Public Libraries. Plus, if you are still in need of a costume, they have info on the second Costume Closet program. Tom has the tricks; Maggie has the treats on this edition of Check It Out.

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S09 Ep09: Low Strung, Part 6

Published - October 26, 2024

“In music the passions enjoy themselves.” – Friedrich Nietzsche We continue our stroll through the string section with performances from the cello, violone, and double bass. “Low Strung, Part 6” Giovanni Bottesini: Elegy No. 1 Mikyung Sung, double bass Jaemin Shin, piano “The Colburn Sessions” Modus Vivendi Media Mary Howe: Ballade Fantasque Meredith Blecha-Wells, cello Pi-Ju Chiang, piano “Between Us: Music for Two by Mary Howe” Navona 6432 Josef Myslivecek: Cello Concerto Ofra Harnoy, cello I Solisti Veneti; Claudio Scimone, conductor “Cello Concertos” RCA 61228 Carl Ditters von Dittersdorf: Duetto for viola and violone Heather Miller Lardin, violone Daniel Elyar,

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