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Ithaca Now is WICB's weekly news podcast covering breaking news, government, business, arts, and culture in Ithaca, New York. For more local news, visit wicb.org/news.
May is celebrated every year as Bike Month, and Bike Walk Tompkins, an organisation that works to make Ithaca and Tompkins county a community that is safe and convenient to walk, bike and roll in, organise bike month events. Kai Linke had the opportunity learn about them
On tonight’s show, we are going to hear from Malcolm Alexander, who had the opportunity to talk to members of climate activism organisation, Extinction rebellion. Then, we are going to hear from VIC’s 50 hour marathon DJs to see how their experience has been.
On tonight’s show, we are going to hear from Kai Lincke, who had the opportunity to look into the ECOReps program and composting action on campus.
On tonight’s show, we are going to hear from Sarah Payne, who had the opportunity to talk to Professor Pearl Ponce, who has recently been named director of the George W. Bush Presidential Library in Dallas, Texas. Then we will hear from Caroline Grass, who had the opportunity to look into the Reclaim Earth Day walk happening tomorrow on Earth Day.
On tonight’s show, we are going to hear from Noah Darling, who had the opportunity to attend the commemorative rally marking 25 years since the march and sit-in of Egbert Student Union coordinated by members and allies of IC’s then known Afro-Latin Society
On tonight’s show, we are going to hear from Malcolm Alexander who attended the "Equality for All in 2024- Are Your Rights Protected?" panel run by the Womens Fund of the Community Foundation of Tompkins County.
Correspondent Caroline Grass had the opportunity to look into History forge, a project undertaken by the history center in tompkins county. Then, correspondent sarah payne had the opportunity to take a look at the warm winter Tompkins county has encountered.
Station manager Bec Legato had the opportunity to talk to Zoe van nostrand at Ithaca’s History Center about their newest exhibit.
News Director Inbaayini Anbarasan had the opportunity to talk to WICB’s Sports Director, Josh Hobbs, about their experience at the 58th superbowl’s radio row.
Inbaayini Anbarasan had the opportunity to talk to Heidi Brown, owner of Feel Goods Ithaca, an ethical clothing store on the West End of Ithaca.
Inbaayini Anbarasan had the opportunity to talk to Reverend Dr. David Kaden from the first Congregational church of Ithaca about the church’s safe spaces. We’re then going to hear from Bec Legato who had the opportunity to talk to TJ Schaper, one of the owners of Deep Dive Ithaca.
Station Manager Bec Legato had the opportunity to talk to Somak Chattopadhyay, managing partner of Armory Square Venture, Skaneateles-based venture capital firm focused on fueling innovation in upstate New York and across the Rust Belt.
Malcolm Alexander had the opportunity to talk to Dean Amy Falkner, Dean of the park school of communications here at Ithaca College. Part 2
Sarah Payne spoke with vendors at apple fest about their preparation for the festival, and the upcoming fall season. Malcolm Alexander had the opportunity to talk to Dean Amy Falkner, dean of the park school of communications here at Ithaca College.
Emma Kersting had the opportunity to cover the common council meeting on Wednesday September 20th, where they discussed the amended payments from Cornell to the city of Ithaca and a pilot policy to manage the city's homeless camps.
Interview with producer Ava Berardi on The Universal Truth's recent achievements at the Merced Queer Film Festival
Best of Ithaca Now Spring 2023!
WICB News Editorial Staff for Spring 2023
George Christopher - News Director
Liam McDermott - News Production Director
Inbayini Anbarassan - News Web Coordinator
Chess Cabrera - News Social Media Coordinator
Reimagining Public Safety Special Committee Report, HAYA Episode 7
Hosted by George Christopher
2023 Election Breakdown, Ithaca's New City Manager and a Sneak Peak at HAYA Ep. 6
Hosted by Joshua Pantano
On this week's Ithaca Now, News Director George Christopher sits down with the city's of Ithaca's newest Common Councilor and WICB News Correspondent Joshua Pantano tells us about the Ithaca College Spring Visiting Author Speaker Series. Hosted by Liam McDermott.
On Tuesday, a special election was held in the Tompkins County Legislature’s Third District. The election was called after the resignation of two-term Democrat Henry Gransion last year. Granison resigned due to his battle with cancer, and passed away shortly after. Local Democrats chose former Director of the Tompkins County Public Library Susan Currie as their nominee. Currie ran unopposed taking over 98 percent of the vote according to unofficial results published by the county board of elections. With Currie’s victory Democrats will return to the 11-3 majority they briefly lost after Granison resigned in October. WICB News Director George Christopher sat down with Currie to learn more about her and her goals in the county legislature.
We’re going to hear part of the second episode of HAYA or how are you actually with Katelyn Smith and WICB news director Bec Legato spoke with representatives from the League of Women Voters in the second part of a two part conversation to learn more about the organization and to speak on issues on the local ballot.
Ithaca Now is WICB's weekly news program covering news, issues, and culture in the Ithaca area. For more local news, visit wicb.org/news.
Originally aired November 20, 2022.
Cover picture credits to the League of Women Voters in Tompkins County Website.
We’re going to hear from WICB news correspondents Liam McDermott and Aela Shaw as they speak to multiple people at this years Cortaca game and WICB news director Bec Legato spoke with representatives from the League of Women Voters here on campus to learn more about the organization and to speak on issues on the local ballot.
Ithaca Now is WICB's weekly news program covering news, issues, and culture in the Ithaca area. For more local news, visit wicb.org/news.
Originally aired November 13, 2022.
Cover photo credits to Ithaca College.
We’re going to hear from Bec Legato as they speak with a representative from the Ithacan and two members of the Society of Professional Journalists as they recount their experiences going to Media Fest this past weekend in Washington D.C.
Ithaca Now is WICB's weekly news program covering news, issues, and culture in the Ithaca area. For more local news, visit wicb.org/news.
Originally aired November 06, 2022.
We’re going to hear from Katelyn Smith as she speaks with the New Student and Transitions Program director in a sneak peek of her new podcast series, HAYA and WICB news correspondent Newt Andia investigates into queer spaces around the Ithaca Area.
Ithaca Now is WICB's weekly news program covering news, issues, and culture in the Ithaca area. For more local news, visit wicb.org/news.
Originally aired October 30, 2022.
Ithaca College, among a couple of other school’s on the east coast were invited to go to the White House to celebrate World College Radio Day. They were able to hear from multiple different representatives from the White House and even received a tour of the Eisenhower Executive Building and the Press Room. WICB News Director Bec Legato spoke with Connor Hibbard and Andy Tell, station managers of WICB and VIC and the two representatives who got the chance to attend this event.
Ithaca Now is WICB's weekly news program covering news, issues, and culture in the Ithaca area. For more local news, visit wicb.org/news.
Originally aired October 23, 2022.
We’re going to hear from our WICB news director Bec Legato as they speak with representatives from TEDx Ithaca and WICB news correspondent Newt Andia went to Firebrand Books to listen to a talk about their organization and George Christopher with a special episode of politics beat, looking into the minimum wage bump in the local area.
Ithaca Now is WICB's weekly news program covering news, issues, and culture in the Ithaca area. For more local news, visit wicb.org/news.
Originally aired October 09, 2022.
Cover photo credits to Ithaca College.
We’re going to hear from our WICB news director Bec Legato as they recount this weekends Inauguration festivities to welcome Ithaca College’s 10th president, and WICB in collaboration with ICTV correspondent Aubren Villaseñor spoke with some members from Apple Fest.
Ithaca Now is WICB's weekly news program covering news, issues, and culture in the Ithaca area. For more local news, visit wicb.org/news.
Originally aired October 05, 2022.
WICB news correspondent Caroline Grass as learns more about harmful algae blooms, or HAB’s, in the second part of a two-part series learning more about the environment in the Ithaca area and WICB News Director Bec Legato and news correspondent Joshua Pantano spoke with Annette Levine, who this past week led a presentation about the impact of second-generation holocaust survivors.
Ithaca Now is WICB's weekly news program covering news, issues, and culture in the Ithaca area. For more local news, visit wicb.org/news.
Originally aired September 25, 2022.
Photo Credits to Jasmine Scriven for the Ithacan.
WICB news correspondent Caroline Grass as learns more about harmful algae blooms, or HAB’s, in the first part of a two-part series learning more about the environment in the Ithaca area.
Ithaca Now is WICB's weekly news program covering news, issues, and culture in the Ithaca area. For more local news, visit wicb.org/news.
Originally aired September 18, 2022.
Cover photo credits to the Cayuga Lake Watershed Network.
News Director Bec Legato spoke with two representatives from End Abortion Stigma and WICB news correspondent Caroline Grass as she spoke with an Ithaca College Alumni who recounted their time with “The Band’s Visit.”
Ithaca Now is WICB's weekly news program covering news, issues, and culture in the Ithaca area. For more local news, visit wicb.org/news.
Originally aired September 11, 2022.
Cover Photo Credits from www.alilouisbourzgui.com
News Director Bec Legato spoke with two representatives from End Abortion Stigma that was founded here in Ithaca to learn more about their organization and what they provide for child-bearing individuals in the local area.
Originally aired September 04, 2022.
Ithaca Now is WICB's weekly news program covering news, issues, and culture in the Ithaca area. For more local news, visit wicb.org/news.
Cover picture courtesy of the Planned Parenthood of the Southern Finger Lakes Facebook.
WICB News Director Bec Legato spoke with the Planned Parenthood Generation Action at Ithaca College President Reilly Shingler about their role for the organization and how they plan to continue to operate in this new climate post Roe v. Wade.
Originally aired August 28, 2022.
Ithaca Now is WICB's weekly news program covering news, issues, and culture in the Ithaca area. For more local news, visit wicb.org/news.
Logo credits go to Planned Parenthood.
WICB News Director Bec Legato spoke with Ithaca Common Council Member Robert Cantelmo about his role in the passing of the bill that labeled Ithaca a sanctuary town for abortion and reproductive health care.
Originally aired August 22, 2022.
Ithaca Now is WICB's weekly news program covering news, issues, and culture in the Ithaca area. For more local news, visit wicb.org/news.
Cover Photo Credits to the ILR School at Cornell University.
WICB news correspondent Caroline Grass spoke with Ithaca City of Asylum’s newest writer Dmitry Bykov, correspondent Michael Memis talked to Isaac Schneider from Ithaca College Hillel regarding the incidents of antisemitism that occurred at Ithaca College, former news director Himadri Seth spoke to DEAR at IC’s co-president about accessibility on campus,and former news director Jay Bradley spoke with Cornell’s director of labor education about the unionizing of the Ithaca Starbucks locations.
Originally aired May 15, 2022.
Ithaca Now is WICB's weekly news program covering news, issues, and culture in the Ithaca area. For more local news, visit wicb.org/news.
Former News Director Jay Bradley shares stories of graduating seniors involved with WICB, and correspondent Michael Memis follows-up on his conversation last semester with Lana Kennedy Brol, a tik tok influencer and mom who returned to finish her studies at Cornell.
Originally aired May 8, 2022.
Ithaca Now is WICB's weekly news program covering news, issues, and culture in the Ithaca area. For more local news, visit wicb.org/news.
WICB News correspondents Michael Memis and Christian Maitre present the third episode of their series focusing on the history of student media at Ithaca College, this time talking about ICTV, and we play an old episode that also dives into the history of IC, but from a different perspective.
Originally aired May 1, 2022.
Ithaca Now is WICB's weekly news program covering news, issues, and culture in the Ithaca area. For more local news, visit wicb.org/news.
News Director Himadri Seth talks to the creator of the Ithaca-based comic Ithaqa, WICB News correspondent Caroline Grass talks about Bitcoin Mining in New York State, WICB News correspondents Michael Memis and Christian Maitre bring you the second episode of the history of student media in Ithaca, focused on VIC Radio, and former news director Jay Bradley covers the recent Electric Vehicles for Earth Day event.
Originally aired April 24, 2022.
Ithaca Now is WICB's weekly news program covering news, issues, and culture in the Ithaca area. For more local news, visit wicb.org/news.
WICB News correspondents Michael Memis and Christian Maitre bring you the history of WICB in the first episode of their series exploring the history of student media in Ithaca College, and news assistants Bec Legato and Emma Kersting, along with news director Himadri Seth continue their conversation with CAPS director Brian Peterson about mental health on Ithaca College’s campus following reopening.
Originally aired April 17, 2022.
Ithaca Now is WICB's weekly news program covering news, issues, and culture in the Ithaca area. For more local news, visit wicb.org/news.
Photo credits: Kenneth C. Zirkel
As things around the Ithaca College campus have opened up over the last year, stress, lack of motivation, and mental health issues have continued to pervade. WICB News assistants Rebecca Legato and Emma Kersting, along with News Director Himadri Seth investigate this issue in this new mini-series. The first episode features an interview with Brian Peterson, the director of CAPS at Ithaca College, and Michelle Goode, the new director of the Center for Health Promotions in IC about mental health, the JED initiative, and the introduction of Sanvello in the college.
Originally aired April 10, 2022.
Ithaca Now is WICB's weekly news program covering news, issues, and culture in the Ithaca area. For more local news, visit wicb.org/news.
WICB News correspondent Caroline Grass talks to Ithaca City of Asylum’s newest writer-in-residence Dmitry Bykov, correspondent Christian Maitre looks into the weekly Xctinction Rebellion protests outside the Chase Bank location in Ithaca, and former news director Jay Bradley speaks with a Cornell student group whose goal is to make the most fuel-efficient vehicle in the world.
Originally aired April 03, 2022.
Ithaca Now is WICB's weekly news program covering news, issues, and culture in the Ithaca area. For more local news, visit wicb.org/news.
WICB News correspondent Caroline Grass and co-social media coordinator Emma Kersting break down the IC Office of Student Engagement’s Women Leadership Series, News Director Himadri Seth covers the History Department’s special event on the Russian invasion of Ukraine, and correspondent Michael Memis talks to Isaac Schneider from Ithaca College Hillel about recent incidents of antisemitism on campus and covers IC's Day of Learning.
Originally aired March 06, 2022.
Ithaca Now is WICB's weekly news program covering news, issues, and culture in the Ithaca area. For more local news, visit wicb.org/news.
Former News Director Jay Bradley talks to Cornell’s director of labor education research about unionization efforts at Ithaca Starbucks, and News Director Himadri Seth talks to Student Accessibility Services’ Ian Moore in the second part of her story looking at accessibility at Ithaca College.
Originally aired February 27, 2022.
Ithaca Now is WICB's weekly news program covering news, issues, and culture in the Ithaca area. For more local news, visit wicb.org/news.
Former WICB News Director Jay Bradley talks about Cornell Lab of Ornithology’s bird-watching event and News Director Himadri Seth talks to Ithaca College's Disability Education and Advocacy Resources club's co-president about accessibility at Ithaca College.
Originally aired February 20, 2022.
Ithaca Now is WICB's weekly news program covering news, issues, and culture in the Ithaca area. For more local news, visit wicb.org/news.
WICB News correspondent Caroline Grass talks to members of the newly re-recognized TEDx club in Ithaca College about their plans for organizing a TEDx event in fall, Former and current news directors Jay Bradley and Himadri Seth explore the world of insects in one of Ithaca's "Darwin Days" events, and we replay an old Valentine's Day story about kindness.
Originally aired February 13, 2022.
Ithaca Now is WICB's weekly news program covering news, issues, and culture in the Ithaca area. For more local news, visit wicb.org/news.
WICB News correspondents Jay Bradley and Emma Kersting ask Ithaca College students about their views on campus reopening for in-person learning as the pandemic continues to be a concern for many, and Michael Memis talks to Lana Kennedy Brol, an ex-Cornellian who is returning to campus as a student again at 35.
Originally aired January 31, 2022.
Ithaca Now is WICB's weekly news program covering news, issues, and culture in the Ithaca area. For more local news, visit wicb.org/news.
Some of the best stories produced by WICB News correspondents this semester. This episode features stories by correspondents Jordan Broking, Lauren Leone, Christian Maitre, Michael Memis and Bec Legato about understaffing concerns in Tompkins County, pandemic evictions, polls and what they reveal, and Ithaca College being named a top college for the LGBTQ+ community.
Originally aired December 12, 2021
Ithaca Now is WICB's weekly news program covering news, issues, and culture in the Ithaca area. For more local news, visit wicb.org/news.
The second part of WICB News correspondent Andrew Garoppo's interview with students at Cornell Law School about their work helping Afghan refugees in the U.S after the Taliban's takeover.
Originally aired December 5, 2021.
Ithaca Now is WICB's weekly news program covering news, issues, and culture in the Ithaca area. For more local news, visit wicb.org/news.
WICB News correspondent Andrew Garoppo talks to students at the Cornell Law School about their work helping Afghan refugees in the U.S., including everything that goes into their work and perceptions of refugees in the U.S.
Originally aired November 14, 2021
Ithaca Now is WICB's weekly news program covering news, issues, and culture in the Ithaca area. For more local news, visit wicb.org/news.
WICB News correspondents Andrew Garoppo and Inbaayini Ambarasan continue their conversation with Tompkins County DA Matt Van Houten in the second part of WICB News’ series looking into crime and criminal justice in Ithaca and Tompkins County.
Originally aired November 7, 2021
Ithaca Now is WICB's weekly news program covering news, issues, and culture in the Ithaca area. For more local news, visit wicb.org/news.
WICB News correspondent Jordan Broking breaks down the many events that took place in Ithaca and Tompkins County over Halloweekend, Bec Legato covers the Rocky Horror Picture Show performed by Ithaca College's student-run club Macabre Theatre, and Caroline Grass covers this fall's Friends of the Library Book Sale in Tompkins County.
Originally aired October 31, 2021
Ithaca Now is WICB's weekly news program covering news, issues, and culture in the Ithaca area. For more local news, visit wicb.org/news.
WICB News correspondents Andrew Garoppo and Inbaayini Anbarasan talk to Tompkins County DA Matt Van Houten about his perspective on crime and criminal justice in Ithaca, in light of rising reports of violent crime in Ithaca, and News Director Himadri Seth talks to Zoë Van Nostraand and Ben Sandberg from the History Center about Halloween events organized by them this spooky season.
Originally aired October 24, 2021
Ithaca Now is WICB's news program covering news, issues, and culture in the Ithaca area. For more local news, visit wicb.org/news.
WICB News correspondents Lauren Leone and Jordan Broking continue to look into Tompkins County’s employment landscape and how the amount of understaffing is affecting the local economy, and correspondent Grant Johnson talks to Bob Roth, a Cornell Alumni who is the co-creator of the new Disney show "The Ghost and Molly McGee."
Originally aired October 10, 2021
Ithaca Now is WICB's news program covering news, issues, and culture in the Ithaca area. For more local news, visit wicb.org/news.
In this episode, WICB News correspondent Caroline Grass takes a look at this year's theatre season at Ithaca College, dubbed "a celebration of the return of live theatre to the school" by the theatre department, correspondent Michael Memis talks to One Pollster's Don Levy to learn more about the polling process, and Christian Maitre has a conversation with Michael Rowell, master beekeeper and co-owner of Ithaca Honey Works, about the perks of beekeeping and the importance of bees.
Originally aired October 3, 2021
Ithaca Now is WICB's news program covering news, issues, and culture in the Ithaca area. For more local news, visit wicb.org/news.
Jordan Broking talks about understaffing in various organizations in Tompkins County and Emma Kersting talks to students in Ithaca College and Cornell University who got COVID-19 after being fully vaccinated and how being vaccinated affected their quarantine experience.
Originally aired September 26, 2021
Ithaca Now is WICB's news program covering news, issues, and culture in the Ithaca area. For more local news, visit wicb.org/news.
Picture source: U.S. Secretary of Defense
Christian Maitre talks to Ithaca OAR about evictions during the pandemic, Jordan Broking looks into the reopening of the State Theatre in Ithaca and we go back to an episode from earlier this year talking to Pete Panek - WICB's own Blues icon, from when he turned 70.
Originally aired September 19, 2021
Ithaca Now is WICB's news program covering news, issues, and culture in the Ithaca area. For more local news, visit wicb.org/news.
Grant Johnson and Himadri Seth dive into local events in the Ithaca Area on the 20th anniversary of 9/11, Bec Legato talks to IC Prism, an Ithaca college LGBTQ+ support organization in the wake of Ithaca College being named on Campus Pride's list of Top 50 LGBTQ+-friendly colleges and universities, and Caroline Grass and Jack Dunphy cover the AIDS Ride for Life 2021.
Originally aired September 12, 2021
Ithaca Now is WICB's news program covering news, issues, and culture in the Ithaca area. For more local news, visit wicb.org/news.
Jay Bradley, Laura Koch and Michael Memis talk about the study abroad experience in the midst of reopening and concerns surrounding the delta variant, Jordan Broking and Gia Guido explore the circumstances surrounding President Collado's departure from Ithaca College including what some students have to say about it, and Emma Kersting along with Caroline Grass talks to Ithaca College students about their experience returning to campus, vaccinations, and the resumption of large social gatherings.
Originally aired September 5, 2021
Ithaca Now is WICB's news program covering news, issues, and culture in the Ithaca area. For more local news, visit wicb.org/news.
The sixth episode in our summer series focusing on the culture, religion, concerns, and personal stories of members of the Asian and AAPI community in the Ithaca area. In this episode, producer Vedant Akhauri spoke to retired Cornell Asian Studies professor Thak Chaloemtiarana on his experiences and the evolution of the Asian community in Ithaca and the nation as a whole
Ithaca Now is WICB's news program covering news, issues, and culture in the Ithaca area. For more local news, visit wicb.org/news.
Originally aired August 8, 2021.
The fifth episode in our summer series focusing on the culture, religion, concerns, and personal stories of members of the Asian and AAPI community in the Ithaca area. In this episode, producer Vedant Akhauri talks to Mahmud Burton, president of the Al-Huda Islamic Center in Tompkins County, about the Muslim community in the Ithaca area and how their presence and expression has expanded over the years. '
Ithaca Now is WICB's news program covering news, issues, and culture in the Ithaca area. For more local news, visit wicb.org/news.
Originally aired August 1, 2021.
The fourth episode in our summer series focusing on the culture, religion, concerns, and personal stories of members of the Asian and AAPI community in the Ithaca area. In this episode, producers Vedant Akhauri and Jordan Broking talk about AAPI history and culture in Ithaca, from the importance of colleges for the Asian Community in Ithaca in the 19th and early 20th centuries, to Buddhist influences following the 1990s.
Ithaca Now is WICB's news program covering news, issues, and culture in the Ithaca area. For more local news, visit wicb.org/news.
Originally aired July 25th, 2021
Photo provided by Reed Freeman of The Ithacan
A happy fourth of July to our listeners! The second episode in our summer series focusing on the culture, religion, concerns and personal stories of members of the AAPI community in the Ithaca area. In this episode, correspondents Vedant Akhauri and Jordan Broking speak to two members of the Ithaca Community who were forced to flee from their home countries due to fear of persecution and were then able to find a home in Ithaca because of the support they received from the Ithaca City of Asylum. These Ithacans are Sonali Samarasinghe - A journalist, lawyer and activist from Sri Lanka and Raza Rumi, Director of Ithaca College’s Park Centre for Independent Media and a policy analyst, journalist and author. Ithaca Now is WICB's news program covering news, issues, and culture in the Ithaca area. For more local news, visit wicb.org/news. Originally aired July 4, 2021
The first episode in our summer series focusing on the culture, religion, concerns and personal stories of members of the AAPI community in the Ithaca area. In this episode, correspondent and series producer Vedant Akhauri talks to Hazel Bali about their experiences as a non-binary lesbian from India who is a rising sophomore at Ithaca College. Ithaca Now is WICB's news program covering news, issues, and culture in the Ithaca area. For more local news, visit wicb.org/news. Originally aired June 27, 2021
The first episode in our summer series focusing on the culture, religion, concerns and personal stories of members of the AAPI community in the Ithaca area. In this episode, correspondent Jordan Broking talks to Hana Cho - former Vice President of IC Asian American Alliance and Asian American Studies minor about Asian stereotypes, biased news coverage, the sexualization of Asian women, and more. Ithaca Now is WICB's news program covering news, issues, and culture in the Ithaca area. For more local news, visit wicb.org/news. Originally aired on May 9, 2021
A collection of some of the best stories produced by WICB News reporters over this past season. Bridget Bright shares her experience getting the COVID-19 vaccine, incoming news director Himadri Seth & graduating correspondent Madolyn Laurine hear from those being laid off in Ithaca College's "Academic Program Prioritization" process, WICB News web coordinator Michael Memis speaks to student musicians to hear what a return to the stage has been like after a remote year, outgoing news director Jay Bradley hears unique stories about young love in the pandemic, Himadri & outgoing correspondent Vedant Akhauri dive into the COVID-19 crisis in India, & Jessica Dresch connects changing times to a special scene at the beach.
Hosted by Outgoing News Director Jay Bradley & News Director Himadri Seth
Originally aired on May 16, 2021.
Ithaca Now is WICB's news program covering news, issues, and culture in the Ithaca area. For more local news, visit wicb.org/news.
In a special episode focused on our outgoing seniors, Phoebe Harms asks a question on every Ithaca College student's mind - what is THERM, and what do they do? Also, Bridget Bright takes us on a local bar crawl, Jessica Dresch finds a special sight at the beach as we move into summer, and outgoing News Managing Director Selin Tuter collects thoughts and emotions from some of our graduating seniors.
Hosted by Outgoing VIC Station Manager Lily Dearworth
Community Beat by Himadri Seth & Emma Kersting
Originally aired on May 9, 2021
Ithaca Now is WICB's news program covering news, issues, and culture in the Ithaca area. For more local news, visit wicb.org/news.
WICB and VIC News thanks everyone graduating who has contributed to us, be it in Ithaca Now, newscasting, or in other ways. We will miss working with you so much!
Incoming News Director Himadri Seth and Vedant Akhauri take an important and personal deep dive into India's COVID crisis, hearing from those working on the ground in New Delhi. Plus, Christian Maitre on broadband expansion in Dryden and Cam Gasmer looks at a CBD store's outlook about legalized marijuana.
Hosted by Bridget Bright
Community Beat by William Strelekis & Bec Legato
Originally aired on May 2, 2021
Ithaca Now is WICB's news program covering news, issues, and culture in the Ithaca area. For more local news, visit wicb.org/news.
In this episode, Jess speaks with Buzzfeed's Albert Samaha to discuss his recent article on his mother's belief in QAnon, and how it has affected her relationship to him as a journalist for the so-called "liberal media".
About This is a bi-weekly podcast about cultural events and stories. I can’t even begin to count the writers and journalists I look up to. So, why not have a show devoted to talking to them about their work? Each episode I’ll sit down with a writer or journalist and dive into one of their recent projects, articles or pieces. Join me for good discussion and good thoughts!
Hosted by Jessica Dresch
Intro song by Jem Seidel and the show logo was designed by Robert McKay.
Read Albert's article here:
https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/albertsamaha/qanon-parents-millennial-children
Follow Albert on Twitter:
@AlbertSamaha
For this special edition of Ithaca Now, we teamed up with our friends on the other hill, WVBR News, to explore the different sides of reopening in Ithaca and what the new normal will look like as the pandemic hopefully comes to an end.
Selin Tuter and WVBR's Clara Enders see what theatre's in-person return is set to look like, Izzy Frabotta with help from News Director Jay Bradley went out and asked how people feel about things reopening, Christian Maitre, Himadri Seth, & WBVR News Director Grace Fairchild took a hard look at the lasting impact of the pandemic on mental health, Vedant Akhauri, Jay, & WVBR's Jade Ovadia explored how the workplace has changed coming out of the pandemic, and what impacts that has, Grace asked around to hear the different ways people got their vaccines, and Michael Memis & WVBR's Michael Farkouh through two brief interviews showed what the return to live sports is like.
Hosted by Jay Bradley & Grace Fairchild
Originally aired on April 25, 2021
Ithaca Now is WICB's news program covering news, issues, and culture in the Ithaca area, airing at 7pm Sundays. For more local news, visit wicb.org/news.
You can find WVBR's flagship news program, Talk of the Town, airing Saturdays at 3pm on their station.
News Director Jay Bradley reflects on the award-winning Ithaca Now series Six Degrees with former correspondent Sarah Horbacewicz, George Christopher gives a quick election update and look forward, Alyssa Spady reports on a recent Cornell ILR School & Park Center for Independent Media event featuring activist and artist Boots Riley, & News Managing Director Selin Tüter interviews the new City of Ithaca Director of Sustainability.
Hosted by Phoebe Harms
Community Beat by Bridget Bright & Selin Tüter
Originally aired on April 18, 2021
Ithaca Now is WICB's news program covering news, issues, and culture in the Ithaca area. For more local news, visit wicb.org/news.
Former News Director Bridget Bright walks through her experience getting the vaccine, and her trip to get it in the wake of expanding access, News Director Jay Bradley goes over the 'Reimagining Public Safety' plan passing in both the City of Ithaca and Tompkins County, and Himadri Seth and Madolyn Laurine wrap up their exploration of the Ithaca College faculty cuts by looking at the difficulties faced by smaller colleges in the pandemic.
Hosted by Clayton Davis
Community Beat by Jay Bradley & Christian Maitre
Originally aired on April 4, 2021
Ithaca Now is WICB's news program covering news, issues, and culture in the Ithaca area. For more local news, visit wicb.org/news.
In this episode, Jess sits down with Emily Kaplan to discuss her Guernica Magazine article about Antonio Sajvín Cúmes, a migrant whose life and planned memoir was cut short by COVID-19.
About This is a bi-weekly podcast about cultural events and stories. I can’t even begin to count the writers and journalists I look up to. So, why not have a show devoted to talking to them about their work? Each episode I’ll sit down with a writer or journalist and dive into one of their recent projects, articles or pieces. Join me for good discussion and good thoughts!
Hosted by Jessica Dresch
Intro song by Jem Seidel and the show logo was designed by Robert McKay.
Read Emily's article here:
https://www.guernicamag.com/the-life-and-death-of-antonio-sajvin-cumes/
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@emdashkap
Madolyn Laurine and Himadri Seth continue to look at faculty cuts at IC from those speaking out loudest against it, Christian Maitre looks into a not-so-secret coffee shop, plus an update on the recent Ithaca special election from George Christopher.
Hosted by Selin Tüter
Community Beat by Madolyn Laurine & Billy Streleckis
Originally aired on March 28, 2021
Ithaca Now is WICB's news program covering news, issues, and culture in the Ithaca area. For more local news, visit wicb.org/news.
Himadri Seth and Madolyn Laurine share the voices of faculty cut from Ithaca College as a result of the APP process, Lauren Leone explores the landscape of mental health in the face of the drawn out pandemic by hearing from local experts, plus Jordan Broking gathers Ithaca politicians' thoughts on Cuomo's controversies.
Hosted by Michael Memis
Community Beat by Clay Davis & Selin Tüter
Originally aired on March 21, 2021
Ithaca Now is WICB's news program covering news, issues, and culture in the Ithaca area. For more local news, visit wicb.org/news.
In this episode, Jess sits down with Jackson Arn, a freelance journalist, to discuss his recent article in The Hedgehog Review and how pop psychology has affected perception of human nature, and the flaws of the experiments and ideas that led to common views.
About This is a bi-weekly podcast about cultural events and stories. I can’t even begin to count the writers and journalists I look up to. So, why not have a show devoted to talking to them about their work? Each episode I’ll sit down with a writer or journalist and dive into one of their recent projects, articles or pieces. Join me for good discussion and good thoughts!
Hosted by Jessica Dresch
Intro song by Jem Seidel and the show logo was designed by Robert McKay.
George Christopher speaks to candidates for the upcoming special election for Tompkins Legislator, Christian Maitre explores expanding vaccine distribution, Michael Memis on the return of live music at Ithaca College's Whalen School, & Himadri Seth celebrates women's history month through Women's Suffrage
Hosted by Jeremy Goldstein
Community Beat by Bridget Bright & Selin Tüter
Originally aired on March 14, 2021
Ithaca Now is WICB's news program covering news, issues, and culture in the Ithaca area. For more local news, visit wicb.org/news.
Erika Liberati and Skylar Eagle go over the responses to proposed policing changes in Ithaca, Vedant Akhauri dives into what local social media culture was like throughout the pandemic, & a 2019 piece by Jess Dresch on the power of human connection.
Hosted by Himadri Seth.
Community Beat by Christian Maitre and Madolyn Laurine.
Originally aired on March 7, 2021
Ithaca Now is WICB's news program covering news, issues, and culture in the Ithaca area. For more local news, visit wicb.org/news.
WICB News proudly presents 'About This', hosted by Jessica Dresch
A bi-weekly podcast about cultural events and stories. I can’t even begin to count the writers and journalists I look up to. So, why not have a show devoted to talking to them about their work? Each episode I’ll sit down with a writer or journalist and dive into one of their recent projects, articles or pieces. Join me for good discussion and good thoughts!
In this episode, Jess sits down with Ana Karina Zatarain, discussing her piece from this past summer in The New Yorker about mothers searching for the bodies of their children who they believe to have been killed in Mexico's drug-related violence.
Intro song by Jem Seidel and the show logo was designed by Robert McKay.
Clay Davis hears thoughts from a vigil for cut faculty at Ithaca College, Christian Maitre goes into how local Section 8 housing assistance has changed in the pandemic, Jordan Broking continues our exploration of mindfulness, and a preview our new upcoming show, 'About This' hosted by Jess Dresch, which premieres on this podcast feed on Tuesday
Hosted by Skylar Eagle
Community Beat by Michael Memis and Bridget Bright
Originally aired on February 28, 2021
Phoebe Harms hears from local businesses and their thoughts about students' return, Clay Davis goes downtown to a new food market that opened up in Ithaca, Vedant Akhauri and Bec Legato speak to Mindful IC on how to bring mindfulness into your life, and Himadri Seth speaks to WICB's Pete Panek, host of Blues Progressions - Tompkins County's longest-running blues show.
Hosted by Cam Gasmer.
Community Beat by Clay Davis and Bridget Bright.
Originally aired on February 21, 2021.
Ithaca Now is WICB's news program covering news, issues, and culture in the Ithaca area. For more local news, visit wicb.org/news.
In a special Valentine's Day episode, Jay Bradley explores young love in the pandemic, and hears stories of how it had to change. Also, Clay Davis gives a run-down of the Downtown Ithaca Chili Cook-Off's return
Hosted by Jordan Broking
Community Beat by Himadri Seth and Clay Davis.
Originally aired on February 14, 2021.
Music in 'Young Love in the Age of COVID-19' by Parallel Dream
Ithaca Now is WICB's news program covering news, issues, and culture in the Ithaca area. For more local news, visit wicb.org/news.
Sam Sevor and Jack DiBitteto walk through the experience of IC students moving back in for the first time since March, Jay Bradley talks to The Ithacan's Alexis Manore about IC faculty cutbacks, and Jessica Dresch explores a unique kind of protest from the past.
Hosted by Bridget Bright.
Community Beat by Emma Kersting and Jack DiBitteto.
Originally aired on February 7, 2021.
Ithaca Now is WICB's news program covering news, issues, and culture in the Ithaca area. For more local news, visit wicb.org/news.
A collection of some of the best stories produced by WICB News reporters over this past season. Lauren Leone explores Cornell's divestment from fossil fuels, Phoebe Harms on the popular return of drive-ins, Bridget Bright, Christian Maitre, Madolyn Laurine, and Skylar Eagle cover the protest movements in Ithaca, Ninja Young on mental health in the Black community, and a preview of our Online Learning Curve special by Antonio Ferme and Vedant Akhauri.
Originally aired on December 13, 2020.
Ithaca Now is WICB's news program covering news, issues, and culture in the Ithaca area. For more local news, visit wicb.org/news.
This week, Ithaca Now takes a special deep dive into the issue of online education. Hear Antonio Ferme and Vedant Akhauri explore the quick shift to online and hybrid learning, speaking to a variety of different teachers, students, and more!
Originally aired on December 13, 2020.
Ithaca Now is WICB's news program covering news, issues, and culture in the Ithaca area. For more local news, visit wicb.org/news.
Jay Bradley gives info on Downtown Ithaca's Winter Lights & Bites festival, Christian Maitre and Sam Sevor on how a mural in Downtown Ithaca is being revitalized, and Himadri Seth speaks to Ithaca's State Theatre to reflect on their 'Save Your Seat' concert!
Hosted by Cameron Gasmer.
Community Beat by Laura Koch and Kyle DeSantis.
Originally aired on December 6, 2020.
Ithaca Now is WICB's news program covering news, issues, and culture in the Ithaca area. For more local news, visit wicb.org/news.
Emma Kersting goes over thanksgiving plans and safety and how people are adopting different plans, Erika Liberati catches up to TCAT to hear how they're faring over these last few months, and Antonio Ferme continues his series on nonprofit challenges in the pandemic, delving into how they can find financial relief.
Hosted by Vedant Akhauri
Originally aired on November 22, 2020.
Christian Maitre and Jay Bradley go into how crucial addiction services like the the Alcohol and Drug Council of Tompkins County have adjusted to increased need and reduced funding, and explore the recent #OpenTheBooks protest at Ithaca College. Also, Jay speaks to Doug Levine of the on the State Theatre on the Save Your Seat campaign and concert.
Hosted by Skylar Eagle
Music in the pieces on Addiction and Save Your Seat by Podington Bear.
Originally aired on November 15, 2020.
Ithaca Now is WICB's news program covering news, issues, and culture in the Ithaca area. For more local news, visit wicb.org/news.
Christian Maitre, George Christopher, & Himadri Seth wrap up the 2020 election, Antonio Ferme continues to explore challenges faced by local orgs, speaking to the Ithaca Women's Opportunity Center, & a story about silence.
Hosted by Jordan Broking
Originally aired on November 8, 2020.
Ithaca Now is WICB's news program covering news, issues, and culture in the Ithaca area. For more local news, visit wicb.org/news.
WICB News gives you your final look into some important local races in the Ithaca area. Hear Christian Maitre dive into how early voting has gone and how poll goers are kept safe, Himadri Seth and George Christopher bring you an updated voters' rundown. Jay Bradley dives into the 58th New York State Senate District Race, and Jordan Broking speaks to the candidates of the 125th Assembly District race. Full interviews for the 58th State Senate District race can be found on WICB.org.
Hosted by Michael Memis, Vedant Akhauri, Tara Lynch, Dan Orlich, and Antonio Ferme.
Originally aired on November 1, 2020.
Ithaca Now is WICB's news program covering news, issues, and culture in the Ithaca area. For more local news, visit wicb.org/news.
Christian Maitre covers this weekend's opposing protests in the commons, Jay Bradley gives an important Halloween PSA on what you can do and how to stay safe this year, and speaks to Carley Robinson of Cornell Performing & Media Arts about their performances this weekend,
Nijha Young reports on a town hall of black leaders confronting mental health by Ithaca's Southside Community Center, Himadri Seth and George Christopher provide a voter's guide for the candidates and voting sited in Tompkins county while Jordan Broking catches up with the Anna Kelles campaign.
Also, a quick preview for next week's election special where we speak to State Senate candidates, Kelles' opponent, and more!
Hosted by Rebecca Legato.
Originally aired on October 25, 2020.
Ithaca Now is WICB's news program covering news, issues, and culture in the Ithaca area. For more local news, visit wicb.org/news.
Antonio Ferme looks at how local non-profits have had to make a lot of adjustments to stay afloat, Deena Houissa speaks to teachers and students at Ithaca High School about how they're taking to the new hybrid learning system, and Himadri Seth speaks to local activist and professor Dr. Nia Nunn.
Hosted by Tara Lynch.
Originally aired on October 18, 2020.
Ithaca Now is WICB's news program covering news, issues, and culture in the Ithaca area. For more local news, visit wicb.org/news.
Agnes Scotti and Jess Moskowitz cover student activists getting their peers to the polls, Himadri Seth explores the history of the Women's Suffrage movement in Tompkins County, and Vedant Akhauri on how the local higher-ed COVID responses compares to elsewhere.
Hosted by Emily Hung.
Originally aired on October 11, 2020.
Ithaca Now is WICB's news program covering news, issues, and culture in the Ithaca area. For more local news, visit wicb.org/news.
Skylar Eagle covers a recent tenants' protest, Jordan Broking walks us through what voting will be like in Ithaca, Erika Liberati explores a student collective's desire for change, Jay Bradley recaps how 'Robercon' went virtual, & Lou Baron interviews some of the stars of Opera Ithaca on how they are coming to the screen at Cinemapolis.
Hosted by Nijha Young.
Originally aired on October 4, 2020.
Ithaca Now is WICB's news program covering news, issues, and culture in the Ithaca area. For more local news, visit wicb.org/news.
Madolyn Laurine, Christian Maitre, and Skylar Eagle explore the opposing 'Back the Blue' and Black Lives Matter rallies in Ithaca that occurred last week, Selin Tuter speaks to Downtown Ithaca's Special Events Director Scott Rougeau to hear about Apple Fest's pandemic safety measures, Antonio Ferme speaks to those premiering the documentary 'America Street' by Idrissou Mora Kpai at Cinemapolis, and Phoebe Harms walks us through the return of drive-in movie theater's popularity in the pandemic.
Hosted by Tara Lynch.
Originally aired on September 27, 2020.
Ithaca Now is WICB's news program covering news, issues, and culture in the Ithaca area. For more local news, visit wicb.org/news.
Ithaca mourns and remembers Cornell's 'notorious' alum, Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, reflecting on what she represented to many in the law field in a piece by News Director Jay Bradley. Also, Madolyn Laurine, Bec Legato, and Kyle Desantis on higher education's social distanced restart in Upstate NY.
Hosted by Antonio Ferme.
Originally aired on September 20, 2020.
Ithaca Now is WICB's news program covering news, issues, and culture in the Ithaca area. For more local news, visit wicb.org/news.
Selin Tuter has a conversation with Downtown Ithaca Alliance director Gary Ferguson on the reopening and subsequent the arrival of students to Ithaca, and Sam Buggeln of The Cherry Artspace describes their upcoming show and socially-distanced season in an interview by Christian Maitre and Jay Bradley.
Hosted by Jordan Broking.
Originally aired on September 13, 2020.
Ithaca Now is WICB's news program covering news, issues, and culture in the Ithaca area. For more local news, visit wicb.org/news.
Starting off the Fall season, News Director Jay Bradley interviews New York State Lt. Governor Kathy Hochul on updates from the state on the pandemic, education, and how what we see now can affect the near future.
Originally aired on September 6, 2020.
Ithaca Now is WICB's news program covering news, issues, and culture in the Ithaca area. For more local news, visit wicb.org/news.
Our final 'Summer Edition' of Ithaca Now!
Skylar Eagle gives a glimpse into what small businesses have had to do to adapt to the pandemic while still having hope for students' return, Himadri Seth explains and gives student voices to schools returning, and News Director Jay Bradley reflects on WICB News' summer.
Hosted by News Director Jay Bradley.
Originally aired on August 9, 2020.
Ithaca Now is WICB's news program covering news, issues, and culture in the Ithaca area. For more local news, visit wicb.org/news.
Susan Basset, Director of Intercollegiate Athletics and Recreational Sports at Ithaca College speaks to Correspondent Michael Memis on the recently announced suspension of intercollegiate sports, Vedant Akhauri explore the differences between the former hotspot of New York to the now-hotspot of Florida, and a re-air of Jay Bradley's piece on the local history podcast, 'Artifacts' from earlier this spring.
Hosted by Jordan Broking.
Originally aired on August 2, 2020.
Ithaca Now is WICB's news program covering news, issues, and culture in the Ithaca area.For more local news, visit wicb.org/news.
The current state of the Cornell Cooperative Extension of Tompkins County's Rural Youth Services in the wake of the pandemic, News Director Jay Bradley hears from IC Alum Michael Neil Palmer about his new Amazon Prime series 'Salty Pirate', and a re-air of Antonio Ferme discussing the potential benefits of CBD for epilepsy treatment
Hosted by Himadri Seth.
Originally aired on July 19, 2020.
Music in the piece on Rural Youth Services by Podington Bear.
Ithaca Now is WICB's news podcast covering breaking news, government, business, arts, and culture in Ithaca, New York. For more local news, visit wicb.org/news.
Lauren Leone explores the expected impacts of COVID-19 on the Ithaca economy with the Downtown Ithaca Alliance and the Tompkins Chamber of Commerce, Vedant Akhauri hears from Second Wind Cottages on the experience of homeless people during the pandemic, News Director Jay Bradley speaks to Thena Gitlin on how the Hangar Theatre has adapted to a virtual season.
Hosted by Selin Tuter
Originally aired on July 19, 2020.
Music in the piece on homelessness is "Is That You or Are You You" by Chris Zabriskie
ICTV News Director Erika Liberati explores what's needed and what challenges have been faced for Census-taking in Tompkins County, News Director Jay Bradley looks into how international students and faculty at Ithaca College are reacting to the recent ICE restrictions, and Himadri Seth interviews the assistant director of IC's Center for Counseling and Psychological Services on the mental health impacts of the pandemic.
Hosted by Tara Lynch
Originally aired on July 12, 2020.
Ithaca Now is taking a short break this week; but we wanted to offer a preview for something you can look forward to both on this station and online!
ICTV News Director Erika Liberati interviewed Georgia Verdier of the Elmira/Corning NAACP as part of the ICTV Summer Interview Series on race relations in the Ithaca community and how to make it a more inclusive and safe place for everyone.
These interviews will air on WICB at 7:45pm on Thursdays in the coming weeks, so be sure to tune in, or find the full version of these interviews on ICTV News' page. Tune in next week for another full episode of Ithaca Now!
Former News Director Bridget Bright explores police brutality protests in Ithaca's past and present and along with correspondent Jaqueline Agahigian guides an exploration of LGBTQ+ art, history, and culture in Tompkins for Pride Month.
Also, ICTV News Director Erika Liberati speaks to Eric Acree of the John Henrik Clarke Africana Library on #BlackLivesMatter as part of the ICTV News Summer Interview Series.
Hosted by News Director Jay Bradley.
Originally aired on June 14, 2020.
An Election Center Special by ICTV News correspondents Emily Hung and Jordan Broking speaking to the candidates of the upcoming primary election for the 125th NY Assembly District and the race for Tompkins District Attorney.
Also, Correspondent Lauren Leone on how Cornell University is distancing itself from fossil fuels in the wake of student protests.
Originally aired on June 14, 2020.
WICB News Director Jay Bradley hears from Anna Lamb of the Ithaca Voice on covering the recent protests in Ithaca, and activists like those at Cornell Students 4 Black Lives and the Democratic Socialists of America - Ithaca, on how they're using this moment amidst the COVID-19 pandemic to push for change. Also, an interview with Cornell student and protest organizer Ayman Naji and a past Ithaca Now piece on the formation of Black Lives Matter - Ithaca in 2016.
5 of the Best Stories Produced Both On-Campus and Remotely by Our Awesome Team of Reporters this Spring.
Features stories on activism in Ithaca, COVID-19's impact on religious communities, an introduction to Quadio, an episode of Six Degrees, and how news organizations report on the US-Mexico Border.
Originally aired May 24, 2020
News Director Jay Bradley and correspondents Himadri Seth, Cella Beakes, and Alex Dean show how local religious groups adjust to services from home, how the local food industry has been shaken, and Cayuga Medical Center's COVID-19 response
Now more than ever, our country needs Good News. We need Good News about progress in our society—but we also need the practice of Good News from our country’s newspapers, websites, and TV stations. In reality, mainstream news outlets are not practicing good journalism—and it’s hurting us. Our society needs social activists and independent journalists now more than ever.
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Jaqueline Agahigian explores the importance of the Downtown Ithaca Alliance, Antonio Ferme finds out what the future of Wizarding Weekend is, Sarah Horbacewicz presents the latest episode of 'Six Degrees', and Himadri Seth explains the history of the 'Ithaca Kitty'.
Hosted by Himadri Seth.
Originally aired February 2, 2020.
Ithaca Now is WICB's news podcast covering breaking news, government, business, arts, and culture in Ithaca, New York. For more local news, visit wicb.org/news.
5 of the best stories produced by our team of reporters from this past fall.
Features stories on a new ESL program for immigrants, Buffalo Street Book's Drag Queen Story Hour, the current state of cemeteries, the power of human connection, as well as the latest episode of 'Six Degrees'.
Packages by Jay Bradley, Bronte Cook, Jessica Dresch, and Sarah Horbacewicz.
Hosted by Bridget Bright.
Originally aired December 22, 2019.
Ithaca Now is WICB's news podcast covering breaking news, government, business, arts, and culture in Ithaca, New York. For more local news, visit wicb.org/news.
Bridget Bright checks up on how transportation services are altering for the holiday season, a collaborative piece with Media & the Law students at Ithaca College, plus an interview with New York Times columnist Davis Brooks.
Hosted by Michael Memis.
Originally aired December 15, 2019.
Ithaca Now is WICB's news podcast covering breaking news, government, business, arts, and culture in Ithaca, New York. For more local news, visit wicb.org/news.
Production Director Jay Bradley examines the new Open Doors ESL program, Jaqueline Agahigian explores sledding in Ithaca for a new 'Secrets of Ithaca', and Selin Tuter shares stories from the refugee speaking event 'Getting Here'
Hosted by George Christopher.
Originally aired December 8, 2019.
Ithaca Now is WICB's news podcast covering breaking news, government, business, arts, and culture in Ithaca, New York. For more local news, visit wicb.org/news.
Jessica Dresch shows us the power of human touch and connection, George Christopher reports on the Sunrise Movement's lobbying for the Ithaca Green New Deal, and Michael Memis speaks to Marco Fontana about selling tickets for the most attended D3 football game ever.
Hosted by Brontë Cook.
Originally aired November 17, 2019.
Ithaca Now is WICB's news podcast covering breaking news, government, business, arts, and culture in Ithaca, New York. For more local news, visit wicb.org/news.
Jay Bradley spoke to those at the Museum of the Earth on their nationally distributed Guide to Teaching Climate Change. Professor Raymond Gozzi discusses being a journalist in the political turmoil of half a century ago with Vedant Akhauri.
Hosted by Himadri Seth.
Originally aired November 10, 2019.
Ithaca Now is WICB's news podcast covering breaking news, government, business, arts, and culture in Ithaca, New York. For more local news, visit wicb.org/news.
Giulia Villanueva examines the mental health resources at Ithaca College, Himadri Seth gathers reflections on the first-ever Qinfolk film and arts festival in Ithaca, and Lily Dearworth looks at breast health resources in Tompkins County.
Hosted by Christian Maitre.
Originally aired November 3, 2019.
Ithaca Now is WICB's news podcast covering breaking news, government, business, arts, and culture in Ithaca, New York. For more local news, visit wicb.org/news.
A re-air of a story by Madison Fernandez and Bridget Bright take listeners on a quest to find the perfect Halloween pumpkin. Plus, an interview with Ellie Pfeffer on running for office in Ithaca as a student in university.
Hosted by Jaqueline Agahigian.
Originally aired Oct. 27, 2019.
Ithaca Now is WICB's news podcast covering breaking news, government, business, arts, and culture in Ithaca, New York. For more local news, visit wicb.org/news
Jessica Dresch explores the hidden life that you may find in cemeteries, and News Director Bridget Bright looks into the community outrage and dropped charges for Rose DeGroat. Plus, hear the fourth episode of Sarah Horbacewicz's 'Six Degrees'.
Hosted by Lily Dearworth.
Originally aired Oct. 13, 2019.
Brontë Cook dives into the Drag Queen Story Hour at Buffalo Street Books, John Turner explores Ithaca College gets new in-house dining services, and Vedant Akhauri interviews Idrissou Mora-Kpai about his documentary, Arlit.
Hosted by Production Director Jay Bradley.
Originally aired on October 6, 2019.
Ithaca Now is WICB's news podcast covering breaking news, government, business, arts, and culture in Ithaca, New York. For more local news, visit wicb.org/news
Ithaca Now is WICB's news podcast covering breaking news, government, business, arts, and culture in Ithaca, New York. For more local news, visit wicb.org/news
Ithaca Now is WICB's news podcast covering breaking news, government, business, arts, and culture in Ithaca, New York. For more local news, visit wicb.org/news
Ithaca Now is WICB's news podcast covering breaking news, government, business, arts, and culture in Ithaca, New York. For more local news, visit wicb.org/news
Ithaca Now is WICB's news podcast covering breaking news, government, business, arts, and culture in Ithaca, New York. For more local news, visit wicb.org/news
Ithaca Now is WICB's news podcast covering breaking news, government, business, arts, and culture in Ithaca, New York. For more local news, visit wicb.org/news
Ithaca Now is WICB's news podcast covering breaking news, government, business, arts, and culture in Ithaca, New York. For more local news, visit wicb.org/news
Ithaca Now is WICB's news podcast covering breaking news, government, business, arts, and culture in Ithaca, New York. For more local news, visit wicb.org/news
Ithaca Now is WICB's news podcast covering breaking news, government, business, arts, and culture in Ithaca, New York. For more local news, visit wicb.org/news
Ithaca Now is WICB's news podcast covering breaking news, government, business, arts, and culture in Ithaca, New York. For more local news, visit wicb.org/news
Ithaca Now is WICB's news podcast covering breaking news, government, business, arts, and culture in Ithaca, New York. For more local news, visit wicb.org/news