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Local community members share their outlooks on the news, events and personal challenges in 90 second essays.

Dan Klefstad


    • Jul 20, 2026 LATEST EPISODE
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    Perspective: Pay attention to what you pay attention to

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2026 1:59


    Dan Kenney says your attention is worth protecting.

    Perspective: Fad or function?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2026 1:40


    Check out Anissa Kuhar's closet.

    Perspective: The wisdom of the crowd

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2026 1:41


    The reaction to a DeKalb City Council vote about unhoused people has Emily McKee feeling hopeful.

    Perspectives 250: Grateful for this country's gifts

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2026 1:33


    Katie Andraski remembers digging up our nation's past.

    Perspective 250: What about jazz?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2026 1:50


    Joseph Flynn noticed that an American original was missing from the nation's celebrations for the 250th anniversary.

    Perspective: Memories of Kalymnos

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2026 1:41


    Paula Garrett takes us where rock climbers meet sponge divers.

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    Perspective 250: We are worth celebrating

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2026 1:39


    What makes America great? Nia Norris is Clueless.

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2026 1:14


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

    Perspective 250: A perspective on perspective

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2026 1:45


    Andrew Nelson reflects on our country of contradictions.

    Perspective: The gift of music, without crushing the joy

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2026 1:31


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

    Perspective: Always tip the street musicians

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2026 1:40


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

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    Perspective: The Beautiful Game

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2026 1:42


    It's World Cup time for Wester Wuori.

    Perspective: Obama Presidential Center

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2026 1:35


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

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2026 1:40


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

    Perspective: Comfort in community

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2026 1:38


    Katie Andraski finds support in the waiting room.

    Perspective: My frogman days

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2026 1:42


    Lonny Cain recognizes the blessing of his childhood boredom.

    Perspective: Photo moratorium

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2026 1:39


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

    Perspective: The comfort found

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2026 1:37


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

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    Perspective: Memories remembered, memories reminded

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2026 1:57


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

    Perspective: Hanging out in Shady Pines

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2026 1:52


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

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

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2026 1:30


    Rosie Klepper welcomes a new pup into her life.

    Perspective: The permanent flow of civilization

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2026 1:56


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

    Perspective: The Catalan who gave Mexico its national sound

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2026 1:51


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

    Perspective: Awards season

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2026 1:32


    Suzanne Degges-White acknowledges her colleagues and students.

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    Perspective: How we spend our time

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2026 1:42


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

    Perspective: This beautiful planet is our responsibility

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2026 1:41


    Connie Seraphine discusses the Gaia Theory.

    Perspective: Slowing down can happen at home, too

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2026 1:43


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

    Perspective: On risk assessment

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2026 1:40


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

    Perspective: The sword belongs to the people

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2026 1:34


    Deborah Booth visits a presidential museum in Abilene, Kansas.

    Perspective: Changing minds

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2026 1:37


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

    Perspective: It's OK to be anxious, grads

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2026 1:54


    Eryn Lent is excited about graduation!

    Perspective: All shall be well

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2026 1:36


    Lou Ness muses about the nature of things.

    Perspective: Don't fall for the trap

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2026 1:14


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

    Perspective: Doomscrolling

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2026 1:41


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

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

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2026 1:39


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

    Perspective: Sallllmon.

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2026 1:33


    Dan Lbfman ruins something you probably love.

    Perspective: Alcoholic minds

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2026 1:31


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

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    Perspective: Mug moments are for transition times

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2026 1:44


    Anissa Kuhar contemplates life over a cup of coffee.

    Perspective: Where we get our information

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2026 1:40


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

    Perspective: A problem of will

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2026 1:34


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

    Perspective: Only the beginning

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2026 1:38


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

    Perspective: The real job

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2026 1:36


    Lonny Cain finds a whole new focus in retirement.

    Perspective: Even therapists need therapists

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2026 1:48


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

    Perspective: Lessons from my 9-year-old

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2026 1:36


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

    Perspective: The now what?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2026 1:42


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

    Perspective: Spending priorities

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2026 1:58


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

    Perspective: Earthly observations

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2026 1:50


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

    Perspective: Things I don't understand

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2026 1:31


    On today's Perspective, Wester Wuori is confused.

    Perspective: On tipping points

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2026 1:59


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

    Perspective: Shakespeare and UFOs

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2026 1:32


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

    Perspective: Enemy at the Gates

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2026 1:38


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

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