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Which Way Forward: Redefining Public Safety
by WRFI Community Radio News
Around the nation, protesters have called for police departments to be defunded or reformed following the killings of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and countless other Black and Brown people at the hands of law enforcement.But here in Tompkins County, what’s the best solution to reimagining public safety policies that will foster fairness and trust within each community regarding law enforcement?In Fall 2020 WRFI Community Radio, The Ithaca Voice, and the Ithaca College Park Scholars joined together to try and answer this question in Which Way Forward: Redefining Public Safety.
Episodes
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CREATIVES: Ithaca DIY Poetry & Practice At Presents join forces for inaugural Punk & Poetry Fest, hosted by DJ Clara
Join us for a special CREATIVES on WRFI episode with Ithaca DIY Poetry & Practice At Presents hosted by DJ Clara of Mind Meadow (Airs every Wednesday 6-7pm) Ithaca DIY Poetry and Practice At are joining forces for a massive Punk and Poetry Fest at Stone Bend Farm on May 23rd from noon to night.…
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CREATIVES: Ithaca Is…Spotlighting Black Creatives in Ithaca
Get to know the organizers behind the 'Ithaca Is...' album project. Hosted by DJ Dija of The Strangest Feeling (alternating Saturday evenings 7-9pm). The Ithaca Is… project is organized by a team of MBA students at Ithaca College with backgrounds in music, marketing, and media. Cierra May, a...
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CREATIVES: Sylvie Froncek on the inaugural Old Greeny Fringe Fest, hosted by DJ Gianni
Get to know festival organizer Sylvie Froncek and discover the weird and mystical events on the the horizon. Hosted by DJ Gianni of Songbird.mp3 (alternating Sunday mornings from 10-11am). Old Greeny Fringe Fest is a week-long (April 27th-May 3rd), fringe festival in celebration of the weird,...
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CREATIVES: Author Sophie Pinkham on her new work ‘The Oak & the Larch: A Forest History of Russia’, hosted by DJ Jacob
Tune into WRFI for an interview with Cornell Professor Sophie Pinkham about her new book, The Oak and the Larch: A Forest History of Russia! Learn about the rich, complex narrative woven through Russia’s beautiful forests and hear how it connects to the country’s complicated history. Pinkham is...
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CREATIVES: Grammy-nominated violinist Ariana Kim discusses her journey into Carnatic music, hosted by Daniel Bass
From Carnegie Hall to Karnataka, Grammy-nominated violinist Ariana Kim, Associate Professor of Music at Cornell, discusses her journey into Carnatic music during her semester studying violin in India in 2025. Hosted by Daniel Bass of Monsoon Radio (alternating Tuesday nights 7-9pm) "Noted by The...
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CREATIVES: MIGRATIONS: The 29th annual Finger Lakes Environmental Film Festival, hosted by Felix Teitelbaum
DJ Felix talks to the organizers of the Finger Lakes Environmental Film Festival (FLEFF) about the 29th annual fest held this week at Ithaca College and Cinemapolis. The 2026 edition of FLEFF runs from March 27 – April 12. This year's special theme is Migrations. Events and screenings will be…
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CREATIVES on WRFI: World Premiere of MILKWEED at the Kitchen Theatre with Playwright Wendy Dann and Director Emily Jackson
DJ Cristina of Spinsters Rock (alternating Friday nights 7-9pm) talks to playwright Wendy Dann and Emily Jackson about the world premiere of MILKWEED opening at the Kitchen Theatre on February 25th. "Milkweed is an intimate, surprising piece that delves into the charged space between students and...
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CREATIVES: Interview with Irish music band Lúnasa
Tune in for a interview with international Irish band Lúnasa hosted by DJ Nina. Only on WRFI Community Radio. "Lúnasa was formed in 1997 from members of some of the greatest Irish groups of the previous decade, an early review from Folk Roots magazine describing the band as an “Irish music dream...
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CREATIVES on WRFI: imPERMANENCE and the Ithaca Experimental Film Festival (ITHEX)
"In Conversation: imPERMANENCE and the Ithaca Experimental Film Festival (ITHEX)" DJ Rob of Lake Snake Radio Show talks to the Ithaca Experimental Film Festival (ITHEX) and the creative voices behind the short film 'imPERMANENCE'. Tune in to hear from Grace DeGeorge (director of imPERMANENCE),...
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CREATIVES: 'Remaining Native' a Conversation with Indigenous Filmmaker Paige Bethmann
Tune in for two special broadcasts of CREATIVES on WRFI an interview with Indigenous filmmaker Paige Bethmann on her new documentary 'Remaining Native' Zoë Van Nostrand interviews Paige Bethmann (Mohawk & Oneida) on her recent documentary Remaining Native which will be showing at Cinemapolis with…
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SPECIAL - Part II - The Media Democracy Blues feat. Victor Pickard
PART II Tune in for 'The Media Democracy Blues' hosted by Roger Smith during Crazy Words, Crazy Tune on WRFI Community Radio. This special two-hour interview with the eloquent media scholar and historian Victor Pickard originally aired on Friday, October 3, from 12-2pm in the regular time slot of...
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CREATIVES: 20 Years after Katrina: New Orleans Second Line Music Before and After the Storm: Field Recordings & Interview with Musicologist Nelson Eubanks
Tune in for '20 Years after Katrina: New Orleans Second Line Music Before and After the Storm: Field Recordings and Interview with Musicologist Nelson Eubanks' hosted with Jacob. ABOUT NELSON EUBANKS Born in New York City, Nelson Eubanks grew up in New York and New Jersey. He received a B.A. from...
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SPECIAL - PART II: How Deep Is the Ocean: Larry Schnell on A Sailor’s Song
PART II: How Deep Is the Ocean: Larry Schnell on A Sailor’s Song FEATURED ON WRFI WRFI’s Roger Kimmel Smith interviews author and professor Larry Schnell about his book A Sailor's Song: Lost Love Letters of World War II, on a special edition of “Crazy Words, Crazy Tune.” The newly...
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SPECIAL - PART I: How Deep Is the Ocean: Larry Schnell on A Sailor’s Song
PART I: How Deep Is the Ocean: Larry Schnell on A Sailor’s Song FEATURED ON WRFI WRFI’s Roger Kimmel Smith interviews author and professor Larry Schnell about his book A Sailor's Song: Lost Love Letters of World War II, on a special edition of “Crazy Words, Crazy Tune.” The newly released...
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The Undiscovered Country: Ketu Oladuwa
Host Michael Rhynes continues to explore the role of poetry and literature in the lives of people affected by the carceral state. In this episode, we hear Michael's interview with Ketu Oladuwa an octogenarian poet who was wrongfully locked up for 5 years on death row in the 1960s. This program is...
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CREATIVES: 'The Firesign Theatre' with Jeremy Braddock
WRFI talks to author and Cornell Associate Professor of Literature, Jeremy Braddock, about the history and culture of the 60’s-70’s era (and beyond) surrealist comedy troupe Firesign Theater. Jeremy recently published the book “Firesign: The Electromagnetic History of Everything as Told on Nine...
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CREATIVES on WRFI: Chandra Oppenheim with Dusty Visions
Dusty Visions of Threading the Needle interviews Post Punk legend Chandra Oppenheim and bandmates live in studio.
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The Undiscovered Country: Taili Mugambee
Host Michael Rhynes interviews Taili Mugambee Director or the Ultimate Re-Entry Opportunity about re-entry work underway in Tompkins County. This program originally aired on September 17, 2024 on WRFI Community Radio.
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WRFI Local Food Security Roundtable
How can we ensure access to healthy, sustainable food for everyone in our community? What can we do as individuals? What changes would you like to see to government policy? How did the pandemic affect the way you eat? Listen back to our WRFI's September 12 food security and call-in show.…
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CREATIVES ON WRFI: Jonathan Lethem
In this edition of CREATIVES ON WRFI, a conversation between celebrated American novelist Jonathan Lethem and Jacob White, Associate Professor of Writing at Ithaca College and host of Jamaican Clash on WRFI. Jonathan Lethem visits Ithaca this weekend as part of the fourth annual Ithaca Is Books...
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Alcance Latino: Small Farm Finance [in Spanish]
Mildred Alvarado, María José Oviedo y Tim W. Shenk del equipo de Futuro en Ag del Cornell Small Farms Program vuelven al programa Alcance Latino con Carlos Gutiérrez. Comparten aprendizajes sobre las finanzas personales y empresariales, claves para desarrollar un negocio agrícola exitoso. Mildred...
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Alcance Latino: Starting a Small Farm [in Spanish]
María José Oviedo y Tim W. Shenk del equipo de Futuro en Ag del Cornell Small Farms Program comparten con Carlos Gutiérrez en el programa Alcance Latino. Invitan a conocer las oportunidades disponibles para productores y aspirantes a la producción agrícola que son de la comunidad latina o...
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CREATIVES on WRFI: Ruth Reichl with Rachel Bezner Kerr
Listen to WRFI's exclusive interview with Ruth Reichl about her forthcoming film "Food and Country." Felix Teitelbaum's interview with Reichl and Cornell's Rachel Bezner Kerr originally aired on WRFI on Tuesday, September 3, 2024. WRFI will present “Food and Country,” directed by Laura Gabbert…
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Living With Grief: Jessica Ryan
“Living With Grief" explores the ways people navigate the journey of losing a loved one. The series is produced by WRFI's JT Stone. In this episode Jessica Ryan, a teacher at Notre Dame High School in Elmira, opens up about how she copes with the death of her daughter, Rebecca Ryan, who was…
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Democracy Fest 2024 with Jeff Furman and Rev. Ken Clarke
The second annual Democracy Fest will be held in Ithaca on Tuesday, August 6. Organizers Jeff Furman of Rejoice the Vote and the Ben and Jerry's Foundation, and Rev. Ken Clarke of the Tompkins County Office of Human Rights join host Felix Teitelbaum to talk about this celebration and…
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We Are CUMEP - Personal Space
Today's episode is about personal space and pride and was produced by Azalea from CUMEP and Felix Teitelbaum from WRFI. "We Are CUMEP” is series of short radio diaries documenting the camp’s music, art, and social justice curriculum recorded by youth at CUMEP. The station is training campers in...
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We Are CUMEP - Black Joy
Today's episode is all about black joy and pride and was produced by Jaz-myne from CUMEP and Felix Teitelbaum from WRFI. "We Are CUMEP” is series of short radio diaries documenting the camp’s music, art, and social justice curriculum recorded by youth at CUMEP. The station is training campers in...
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We Are CUMEP - Words
Today's episode is all about words and their power. It was produced by Azalea from CUMEP and Felix Teitelbaum from WRFI. "We Are CUMEP” is series of short radio diaries documenting the camp’s music, art, and social justice curriculum recorded by youth at CUMEP. The station is training campers in...
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We Are CUMEP - Perseverance
Today's episode is about perseverance. It was produced by Azalea and Jaz-myne from CUMEP and Felix Teitelbaum from WRFI. "We Are CUMEP” is series of short radio diaries documenting the camp’s music, art, and social justice curriculum recorded by youth at CUMEP. The station is training campers in...
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We Are CUMEP - LGBTQ
Today's episode is about the LGBTQ community and the discrimination it faces. It was produced by Jaz-myne and Azalea from CUMEP and Felix Teitelbaum from WRFI. "We Are CUMEP” is series of short radio diaries documenting the camp’s music, art, and social justice curriculum recorded by youth at...
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We are CUMEP - Needs
Today's episode is about human needs and was produced by Jaz-myne and Azalea from CUMEP and Felix Teitelbaum from WRFI. "We Are CUMEP” is series of short radio diaries documenting the camp’s music, art, and social justice curriculum recorded by youth at CUMEP. The station is training campers in...
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We Are CUMEP - Smarts
Today's episode of "We are CUMEP" is about all the different forms of human intelligence and was produced by Azalea and Jaz-myne from CUMEP and Felix Teitelbaum from WRFI. "We Are CUMEP” is series of short radio diaries documenting the camp’s music, art, and social justice curriculum recorded by...
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CREATIVES: The Wedding Show with Sylvie Froncek and Mads Ziomek
The Wedding Show is an immersive and interactive theatre experience where you are a guest at a hilarious and heartfelt queer wedding. Wine, beer and cider will be available for purchase on June 15th, 28th, 29th, July 5th and 6th at the Cherry Arts. GIAC will host sober and family-friendly...
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CREATIVES: Sarah Towle, author of Crossing the Line: Finding America in the Borderlands
Sarah Towle is the author of Crossing the Line: Finding America in the Bordelands. Towle's book explores the US immigration system or what she calls the global "deterence-to-detention-to-deportation complex" through the stories of the people on the ground: migrants and activists. What is the...
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CREATIVES: G Quan Booker on "The Play of Delights"
Storyhouse Ithaca and the Civic Ensemble are presenting “Play Of Delights,” June 22nd and 23rd at the Youth Farm. “Play Of Delights” is based on essays in The Book of Delights by award-winning author Ross Gay and brought to life as dance theater and original work. Afterward, there will be a…
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Ithaca Juneteenth Preview with Dr Nia Nunn, Kayla Matos, and Reverend Kenneth Clarke on the Big Scoob Show on WRFI
A conversation about the 2024 Juneteenth celebrations in Ithaca with Dr Nia Nunn, Kayla Matos, and Reverend Kenneth Clarke on the Big Scoob Show on WRFI Community Radio.
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FARM and FOOD: Cornell Small Farms Program
Carlos Gutierrez speaks with Mildred Alvarado, Maria José Oviedo, and Tim Shenk who all part of the Futuro en Ag program at Cornell. They speak about educational opportunities for Spanish-speaking farmers and aspiring farmers in New York State.
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Youth Farm Project Celebrates Earth Week with Greta Garrison of the Youth Radio Project
Youth Farm Project Celebrates Earth Week with Greta Garrison of the Youth Radio Project
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CREATIVES ON WRFI: 2024 New Voices Festival Preview with Author Raul Palma
Author Raul Palma in conversation with student organizers April Morales, Emily Trage, Riley Rhoder and Professor Jacob White.
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CREATIVES ON WRFI: Frank London of the Klezmatics
Frank London of the Klezmatics talks with Felix Teitelbaum and Aron Guttman ahead of their show at Cornell, Saturday April 13, 2024. More at www.klezmatics.com and www. cornellconcertseries.com
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CREATIVES: Painter Arthur Bucknor - Hindrance and Flow: Inheriting the Sculptural Idiom
American and African painter Arthur Bucknor discusses his work and his upcoming show at the Cherry Arts with WRFI's Felix Teitelbaum.
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CREATIVES ON WRFI: Tabla Master Zakir Hussain with Daniel Bass
Tabla maestro Zakir Hussain talks with Daniel Bass host of WRFI's Monsoon Radio about his upcoming concert at Cornell with Deopriya Chatterjee (bansuri) & Sabir Khan (sarangi) on March 22, the three Grammys he won last month, his first show in Ithaca in 1989, and more!
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CREATIVES: Natalia Khoma and Volodymyr Vynnytsky of the National Symphony Orchestra of Ukraine
WRFI's Felix Teitelbaum and Dr. Deborah Justice of the Cornell Concert Series speak with cellist Natalia Khoma and pianist Volodymyr Vynnytsky of the National Symphony Orchestra of Ukraine about the power of music in times of turmoil and about the orchestra's upcoming performance at Cornell...
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CREATIVES on WRFI: Quintron and Missy Pussycat
Felix Teitelbaum interviews New Orleans-based artists Quintron and Missy Pussycat on August 24, 2023. They'll be appearing in Ithaca at the Cherry Arts, Sept. 11. The show is a benefit for WRFI. You can learn more about the duo and get tickets to the show here.
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CREATIVES: John Drinkwater with Peter Bakija on The Cherry's "As You Like It"
The Cherry Arts brings its signature adventurous, irreverent theatrical style to Shakespeare for the very first time! As You Like It, which runs from August 3rd through August 13th, is one of the bard’s most beloved comedies, featuring one of his most exciting heroines, Rosalind, who dresses as a...
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CREATIVES: New Orleans Artist Lynn Drury with Dan Aloi
Dan Aloi interviews New Orleans Artist Lynn Drury. She will be at the Deep Dive in Ithaca Thursday, June 29, 2023.
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CREATIVES: Helen Gillet on New Album "ReBelle"
New Orleans based cellist Helen Gillet chats with Felix Teitelbaum about her new album "ReBelle" and her upcoming appearances in Ithaca at the Downstairs May 24 and June 29, 2023.
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CREATIVES: Natasha Pickowicz on “More than Cake” and Bake Sale Fundraiser
Pastry Chef and author Natasha Pickowicz chats with Felix Teitelbaum about her book "More than Cake," cooking, recipe creation, and the fundraiser she's hosting at South Hill Cider on Sunday, May 7, 2023 to benefit Khuba International's Quarter Acre for the People project. Photo: provided.
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Taili Mugambee on Upcoming Community Read of "My Grandmother's Hands"
Felix Teitelbaum interviews Taili Mugambee about the upcoming community book read of "My Grandmother's Hands" by Resmaa Menakem. The read will be hosted by the Ultimate Reentry Opportunity program. All are welcome to participate.
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Around the nation, protesters have called for police departments to be defunded or reformed following the killings of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and countless other Black and Brown people at the hands of law enforcement.But here in Tompkins County, what’s the best solution to reimagining public safety policies that will foster fairness and trust within each community regarding law enforcement?In Fall 2020 WRFI Community Radio, The Ithaca Voice, and the Ithaca College Park Scholars joined together to try and answer this question in Which Way Forward: Redefining Public Safety.
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