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

Dan Klefstad


    • May 21, 2026 LATEST EPISODE
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    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?

    Perspective: No Kings rally

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2026 1:33


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

    Perspective: Shadyless walk

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2026 1:53


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

    Perspective: In this world of flowers

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2026 1:50


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

    Perspective: The crash

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2026 1:41


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

    Perspective: Burnout

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2026 1:38


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

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    Perspective: Commuter adventures

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2026 1:54


    Anissa Kuhar loves the road less-traveled.

    Perspective: Marriage

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2026 1:41


    On today's Perspective, Katie Andraski shares a poem.

    Perspective: We don't want a one-party system

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2026 1:28


    Bob Evans laments the state of politics in Illinois

    Perspective: A line in the sand

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2026 2:03


    On today's Perspective, Abbey Harris has ideas on how to save democracy.

    Perspective: Another word for 'love'

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2026 1:40


    Lonny Cain invites you to join him in dismantling the English language.

    Perspective: The State of the Union

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2026 1:48


    On today's Perspective, Joe Flynn gives his perspective on state of the union addresses.

    Perspective: Good hair days

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2026 1:37


    On today's Perspective, Paula Garrett debuts a new haircut.

    Perspective: Remember the fish kills and burning rivers this World Water Day

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2026 1:39


    March 22 is World Water Day: Emily McKee celebrated by thanking the regulators.

    Perspective: Child care means education for parents

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2026 1:41


    On today's Perspective, Nia Norris wants to talk about how parents access education.

    Perspective: Praise The Peepers

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2026 2:12


    Celebrate the coming of spring with Chris Fink and his little friends in this archive edition of Perspectives!

    Perspective: RSO

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2026 1:39


    On today's Perspectives, Dr. Arnold Rosen offers a prescription for something that can help us all.

    Perspective: "Let the thing be pressed"

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2026 1:44


    On today's Perspective, Andrew Nelson has a few questions.

    Perspective: No copyright for AI-generated content

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2026 1:43


    On today's Perspective, David Gunkel explains why a recent court ruling isn't necessarily a win for "Team Human."

    Perspective: War Powers

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2026 1:31


    On today's Perspective, Bob Evans outlines "another reason to pray for peace."

    Perspective: A rising star in Texas

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2026 2:00


    On today's Perspective, Connie Seraphine talks about a potentially rising star in democratic politics.

    Perspective: If it ain't broke, don't fix it

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2026 1:29


    On today's Perspective, Bob Evans explains why elections shouldn't be nationalized.

    Perspective: Inconspicuous consumption

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2026 1:27


    On today's Perspective, Westor Wuori explains a unique Midwestern trait.

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