Public Affairs
Historian & author Prof. Elaine Tyler May on International Women's Day
-Ann Possis spoke with Prof. Elaine Tyler May of the U of Minn. on International Women's Day, Mar. 8. Prof. May is a historian whose work focuses on the intersections of gender, sexuality, domestic culture and politics. She reflected on what has been accomplished by and on behalf of women, as well as what still needs to be done to bring women into full equality with men.
Spoiler alert! Lake Superor State banished words are trending! Don't kick the can down the road...listen now.
-Lake Superior State University recently released their 38th annual Banished Words list. Buck chatted Feb. 15 with John Shibley of the university's PR department about what overused words are on this year's list. Spoiler alert! You can read the list here.
Will the world end Dec. 21 in the 'Mayan Apocalypse'? Psychology expert addresses the science of fear
-Bob spoke with Prof. Shmuel Lissek of the U of MN department of psychology Dec. 14. Lissek's specialty is the science of fear. They talked about how and why humans react to imagined fearful situations the same as to real ones, and what happens in our bodies and minds when we're afraid.
"Books That Shaped America" from the Library of Congress...what would be on your list?
-Mark Dimunation, chief of the Library of Congress' rare book & special collection division, joined Bob recently to discuss "Books That Shaped America." Learn how and why the list of 88 books were chosen, and how they affected our history. You can view the entire list here.
Get the scoop on the royal baby bump from an expert on British history & monarchy
-Ann Possis chatted Dec. 7 with Prof. John Watkins, professor of English at the U of MN, who specializes in sovereignty, queenship, and British history. Learn about the royal family, how succession to the British throne works, and changes in British law that will allow a girl baby equal chance to become the monarch.
Former state legislator Tom Berg's new book on 1970s state politics, "Minnesota's Miracle," offers lessons for today
-Bob visited recently with former state legislator Tom Berg, author of "Minnesota's Miracle: Learning from the Government That Worked," about state politics in the 1970s and how significant changes and advances were made through hard work and compromise.
Weekend News Wrap for November 23, 2012
-Each weekend WTIP news produces a round up of the news stories they’ve been following this week.
Edward Schiappa, communication studies expert, on why the anti-gay marriage amendment was defeated in MN
-Bob visited Nov. 9 with Dr. Edward Schiappa, chair of the communication studies department at the U of MN, about his theories on why Minnesota reversed a 31-state trend to defeat the constitutional amendment to ban same-sex marriage.
Cook County veterans Lennie & Leonard Sobanja visit The Roadhouse for Veterans Day
-Bob welcomed local veterans (and husband & wife) Leonard and Lennie Sobanja to the studio Nov. 9 to share stories of their service, in recognition of Veterans Day.
Cook County Posts High Voter Turnout
-With many Cook County precincts turning out in the high 80 and 90 percentages, registered voters came out in droves to cast their ballots in all precincts. They gave President Barack Obama a wid