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Perspectives

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

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    Perspective 250: We are worth celebrating

    What makes America great? Nia Norris is Clueless.

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    Perspective: Outdoor education isn't extra — it's essential

    Julie Bassett wants to give kids the opportunity to explore nature.

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    Perspective 250: A perspective on perspective

    Andrew Nelson reflects on our country of contradictions.

  4. 297

    Perspective: The gift of music, without crushing the joy

    Laura Eakmen wants her son to love music, so needed another approach.

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    Perspective: Always tip the street musicians

    Perspective author Marnie O. Mamminga wants to keep the music flowing.

  6. 295

    Perspective: The Beautiful Game

    It's World Cup time for Wester Wuori.

  7. 294

    Perspective: Obama Presidential Center

    Deborah Booth is planning to visit the newest Presidential Center, which is much more than a museum.

  8. 293

    Perspective: Another blow to science in America (and what you can do about it)

    Holly Jones looks at the plan to put science grant funding into the hands of politicians, not scientists.

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    Perspective: Comfort in community

    Katie Andraski finds support in the waiting room.

  10. 291

    Perspective: My frogman days

    Lonny Cain recognizes the blessing of his childhood boredom.

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    Perspective: Photo moratorium

    Too many pics on your phone? Marnie O. Mamminga has a novel solution.

  12. 289

    Perspective: The comfort found

    Tom McBride turns to poetry to cope with the death of a friend.

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    Perspective: Memories remembered, memories reminded

    On today's Perspective, Anissa Kryzanski Kuhar shares a love story.

  14. 287

    Perspective: Hanging out in Shady Pines

    On today's Perspective, Frances Jaeger shares why we all need to head over to Shady Pines.

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    Perspective: You can't tell a dog by its cover

    Rosie Klepper welcomes a new pup into her life.

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    Perspective: The permanent flow of civilization

    Francisco Solares-Larrave talks about the role of culture in civilization.

  17. 284

    Perspective: The Catalan who gave Mexico its national sound

    Laura Vilardell is proud of a Catalan man who still stirs national pride in Mexico.

  18. 283

    Perspective: Awards season

    Suzanne Degges-White acknowledges her colleagues and students.

  19. 282

    Perspective: How we spend our time

    On today's Perspective, Wester Wuori shares two seminal events in his life.

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    Perspective: This beautiful planet is our responsibility

    Connie Seraphine discusses the Gaia Theory.

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    Perspective: Slowing down can happen at home, too

    Beth Schewe says you don't have to relocate overseas to find the lifestyle you need.

  22. 279

    Perspective: On risk assessment

    Reed Scherer has ways he'd rather spend a billion dollars a day.

  23. 278

    Perspective: The sword belongs to the people

    Deborah Booth visits a presidential museum in Abilene, Kansas.

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    Perspective: Changing minds

    Deborah Koons-Beauchamp takes a fresh look at kids these days.

  25. 276

    Perspective: It's OK to be anxious, grads

    Eryn Lent is excited about graduation!

  26. 275

    Perspective: All shall be well

    Lou Ness muses about the nature of things.

  27. 274

    Perspective: Don't fall for the trap

    Talkin' houseplants with Rosie Klepper in today's Perspective.

  28. 273

    Perspective: Doomscrolling

    On today's Perspective, Katie Andraski says, "Not again."

  29. 272

    Perspective: Like a cage of parakeets, or there's still hope

    On today's Perspective, Francisco Solares-Larrave speaks about parakeets and hope.

  30. 271

    Perspective: Sallllmon.

    Dan Libman ruins something you probably love.

  31. 270

    Perspective: Alcoholic minds

    Tom McBride says it's an interesting place to visit, maybe...

  32. 269

    Perspective: Mug moments are for transition times

    Anissa Kuhar contemplates life over a cup of coffee.

  33. 268

    Perspective: Where we get our information

    On today's Perspective, Paula Garrett says, "Reliable information is endangered."

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    Perspective: A problem of will

    With Republicans and Democrats deadlocked over their own power, Bob Evans wonders who will do what's right for the country.

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    Perspective: Only the beginning

    On today's Perspective, learn about why Nia Springer-Norris is not the main character.

  36. 265

    Perspective: The real job

    Lonny Cain finds a whole new focus in retirement.

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    Perspective: Even therapists need therapists

    Deborah Koons-Beauchamp says therapy is a strength, not a weakness.

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    Perspective: Lessons from my 9-year-old

    Jodi Ritter updates us on life with her son, now that he's nine.

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    Perspective: The now what?

    On today's Perspective, Andrew Nelson says this is the hard part.

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    Perspective: Spending priorities

    On today's perspective, Connie Seraphine asks, "What should be the priority spending agenda for our country right now?"

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    Perspective: Earthly observations

    On today's Perspective, Marnie O. Mamminga shares observations from her recent travels.

  42. 259

    Perspective: Things I don't understand

    On today's Perspective, Wester Wuori is confused.

  43. 258

    Perspective: On tipping points

    On today's Perspective, Reed Scherer muses on tipping points, then and now.

  44. 257

    Perspective: Shakespeare and UFOs

    Tom McBride meets us at the intersection of the Bard and the Unknown.

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    Perspective: Enemy at the Gates

    On today's Perspective, Lori Drummond-Cherniwchan asks — The Enemy at the Gates—or the Enemy Within?

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    Perspective: No Kings rally

    On today's Perspective, Deb Booth says the No Kings rally in DeKalb was a true community event.

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    Perspective: Shadyless walk

    On today's Perspective, Chris Fink takes a walk without his dog.

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    Perspective: In this world of flowers

    On today's Perspective, Dan Kenney says "our world of flowers is being torn apart."

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    Perspective: The crash

    On today's Perspective, Steve Vaughan says to use your time wisely.

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    Perspective: Burnout

    On today's Perspective, Suzanne Degges-White helps us learn how to avoid burnout.

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

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

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Northern Public Radio

Produced by Northern Public Radio: WNIJ and WNIU

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

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