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Perspectives

Society EN ↓ 346 episodes

Perspectives are commentaries produced by and for WNIJ listeners, from a panel of regular contributors and guests.

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Northern Public Radio

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Society

Podcast website

www.northernpublicradio.org

Latest episode

Oct 23, 2026

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Episodes

Perspective: What kind of leader will you choose? 23.10.2026

Mary Gardner wants you to vote.

Perspective: The best Halloween costume this year 22.10.2026

Remember being a kid choosing your Halloween costume? Kyle White does after laying eyes on the most perfectly simple homemade statement.

Perspective: When enforcing the law is problematic 22.10.2026

Bob Evans take a look at two incidents within the Trump administration.

Perspective: Harmony 21.10.2026

Paula Garrett wants to get you thinking about your favorite duos and trios.

Perspective: Why didn't we ask? 19.10.2026

Dan Kenney has some important questions he'd like to ask political candidates.

Perspective: Hair sends a message 16.10.2026

Lonny Cain's hair has something to say.

Perspective: Why isn't Grant on Mt. Rushmore? The consequences of 'fictional truths' 15.10.2026

There's truth and there's fiction. And Anissa Kuhar says in the wrong hands, it can change history.

Perspective: The pay-to-play game 14.10.2026

Lou Ness says it's time to vote. And vote wisely.

Perspective: Halloween haunting 13.10.2026

Give me pumpkins and haybales this spooky season, says Rosie Klepper.

Perspective: When the children play 'Intruder' 09.10.2026

A children's game is a wake-up call for Beth Schewe.

Perspective: We didn't vote for data centers 08.10.2026

Susan Goldberg urges people to speak out against data centers.

Perspective: I am Jane Doe 08.10.2026

October 8 is a day of action against violence against women, according to Women's March Rockford

Perspective: What employers want 07.10.2026

Employers want professionals. Anissa Kuhar teaches students how to be just that in this difficult job market.

Perspective: Bringing Illinois prairies back to life 06.10.2026

Finding intact native prairie in Illinois is a rare and special thing. Amy Doll says to check your local cemetery.

Perspective: Get your financial house in order 05.10.2026

Wester Wuori has some tips on getting your financial life together, for your family's sake.

Perspective: Time after time... 02.10.2026

Rick Brooks ponders elections past and future.

Perspective: Show up for Domestic Violence Awareness Month 01.10.2026

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, says Beth Ganion of DeKalb's Safe Passage.

Perspective: First Amendment 30.09.2026

Deborah Booth says the First Amendment is under attack.

Perspective: I need pockets 10.09.2026

Lonny Cain checks his pockets.

Perspective: In praise of old tech 09.09.2026

For Francisco Solares-Larrave, sometimes a watch is more than a watch.

Perspective: Finding fun in a world of 'famas' 04.09.2026

Frances Jaeger encourages your inner cronopio. Don't worry, she'll explain.

Perspective: What does it matter who is speaking? 04.09.2026

David Gunkel tries a different way of thinking about AI-generated content.

Perspective: Which is better, surgery or cookies? 01.09.2026

Active is good, says Wester Wuori.

Perspective: I'm having cake for dinner 31.08.2026

Could it be the best birthday ever for Rosie Klepper? The Constitution comes to her defense.

Perspective: The real Dolly Parton 28.08.2026

Tom McBride salutes our Queen of Country.

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