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11: Dr. Karen Coats on 'Tolkien Reading Day' and Tolkien's influence on the fantasy genre

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2018 79:03


Happy Tolkien Reading Day! This week on Off the Cuff History, Host Sean Copeland talks to Dr. Karen Coats about famed 'The Hobbit' and 'Lord of the Rings' author J.R.R. Tolkien, and his influence on the fantasy genre post-WWII.  Dr. Coats is a Professor of English at Illinois State University and is also the author of 'Bloomsbury Introduction to Children's and Youth Adult Literature.  She also happens to consider herself a hobbit occasionally.

Steve Rasmussen, Bloomington Interim City Manager, 3-27-18

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2018 21:14


Bloomington Interim City Manager Steve Rasmussen recaps Monday's city council meeting.

Darin LaHood, U.S. Rep., 3-27-18

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2018 16:54


U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood discusses tariffs and the federal spending bill he voted against.

Dr. Julie Webber, 03-26-18

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2018 19:03


Dr. Julie Webber, Youth Politics expert at Illinois State University and author of "Beyond Columbine: School Violence and the Virtual" came on Saturday's edition of Light, Live and Local to discuss recent youth protests and their implications.

ISU Dept of Ag, 3-23-18

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2018 13:53


Students from the ISU Dept of Ag brought home a pair of third-place finishes at the National Landscape Competition. They visited with WJBC's Marc Strauss.

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Rodney Davis, U.S. Rep. , 3-23-18

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2018 17:43


U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis discusses the $1.3 trillion spending bill the U.S. House approved Thursday plus increasing concerns about a potential trade war with China.

Dean Plumadore #186 3-23-18

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2018 18:42


Talked about deleting Facebook, garage doors, and computers for college students.  deantechtalk.com for more info.

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Barry Reilly, Brian Evans, Dist. 87 , 3-22-18

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2018 21:38


District 87 Superintendent Barry Reilly and Director of Safety and Security Brian Evans discuss school safety and the district's planned renovations.

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Bryan Kendall, Principal, Regional Alternative School 3-21-18

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2018 18:04


Principal Bryan Kendall and two members of the school's Alt Action group student group tell WJBC's Marc Strauss about their community projects.

Chad Ritchie, Estate Planner 3-21-18

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2018 17:20


Chad Ritchie from the Ritchie Law Office explains the benefits of using a TODI (Transfer on Death Instrument) to transfer ownership of your home when you die.

Bob Bradley, ISU professor emeritus, 3-21-18

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2018 20:41


Retired Illinois State University professor Bob Bradley recaps Tuesday's election results.

Pat Brady, GOP strategist, 3-21-18

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2018 19:49


Former Illinois Republican Party Chairman Pat Brady discusses the primary election results.

Dick Durbin, U.S. Sen., 3-20-18

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2018 11:52


U.S. Se. Dick Durbin discusses President Trump's proposal to combat the opioid epidemic, a potential government shutdown and the Russia investigation.

Jon Sandage, McLean County Sheriff, 3-19-18

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2018 8:43


McLean County Sheriff Jon Sandage discusses President Trump's proposal to fight the opioid epidemic, the status of McLean County Jail construction and an increase in underage drinking parties.

Mark Daniel, Unit 5 superintendent, 3-19-18

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2018 16:06


Unit 5 Superintedent Mark Daniel discusses gun violence walkouts led by students at Normal Community and Normal West high schools and the district's early warning designation by the Illinois State Board of Education.

10: Michael VanCalbergh, on the History of Comics and its role in Society Today

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2018 152:15


This week on Off the Cuff History, Host Sean Copeland talks to Michael VanCalbergh a former lecturerer from Rutgers University, in Newark, NJ on the history and role of comics, its alleged ties to criminality and communism, how the two big companies emerged (DC and Marvel), and the impact of Underground comix and their diverse followings. Mr. VanCalbergh is also half of the comedy etymology podcast duo "Words for Dinner" which is available for download on iTunes.

Jeanne Ives, Rep. Candidate for Governor, 3-16-18

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2018 15:55


State Rep. Jeanne Ives discusses her challenge to Governor Bruce Rauner with WJBC's Greg Halbleib.

Don Meyer, McLean Co. Ag History

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2018 13:19


In this month's McLean County Ag History segment Don Meyer discusses the origins and evolution of soil conservation.

Pat Brady, GOP strategist, 13-16-18

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2018 21:44


Former Illinois Republican Party chairman Pat Brady previews Tuesday's primary election.

9: Tony Andracki, NBCSports.com/Chicago 3-12-18

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2018 16:42


Tony Andracki covers sports for NBCSports.com/Chicago and is product of The Vidette, the Illinois State University campus newspaper. He recently visited with WJBC's Marc Strauss about the Chicago Cubs and his assignment during the Olympics.

Rodney Davis, U.S. Rep., 3-14-18

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2018 12:11


Congressman Rodney Davis discusses his proposal to curb opioid abuse and the national school walkout.

Steve Rasmussen, Bloomington interim city manager, 3-13-18

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2018 21:45


Bloomington interim city manager Steve Rasmussen recaps Monday's city council meeting.

Terry Noel, Illinois State University business professor, 3-12-18

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2018 12:15


Illinois State University Assistant Chair - Management and Quantitative Methods at its College of Business, discusses the creativity that's needed to become an entrepreneur.

8: Dr. Martin Quirk, Rock Valley College, on Politics and Pop-Culture throughout the 1980s

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2018 46:47


Off the Cuff History this week talks with Dr. Martin Quirk, Professor of History at Rock Valley College in Rockford, IL about the Presidential administrations of Ronald Reagan and Donald Trump and their similarities both in backgrounds as well as policy. In addition we also explore the TV and film culture of the 1980s and how nostalgia plays a big role in the collective memory of the public as well as making a case for our own cognitive dissonance today through big blockbuster films in comparison to the big blockbusters of the 80s.

Marty McCormack & Brian FitzGerald, Switchback 3-9-18

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2018 18:14


Marty McCormack and Brian FitzGerald from Switchback joined WJBC's Marc Strauss on the Midday Show about their upcoming appearance at the BCPA.

Dr. Mike Milligan, Eastland Dental Center 3-9-18

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2018 18:55


Did you know that poor oral health can trigger a stroke or a heart attack? Dr. Mike Milligan from Eastland Dental Center tells WJBC's Marc Strauss about that and offers other tips.

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Greg Martin, WJBC Program Director, 3-9-18

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2018 20:51


Meet new WJBC Program Director Greg Martin as he and Kevin square off in an epic duel of 'Name that Tune.'

Dean Plumadore, Tech Talk, 3-9-18

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2018 20:35


Episode 185

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Andy Ommen, Head Groundskeeper, PONY Baseball Complex

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2018 18:26


Head groundskeeper Andy Ommen explains for WJBC's Marc Strauss how a bad hop in his son's baseball game 15 years ago resulted in an award for the Bloomington PONY Baseball Complex.

Adam Andrzejewski, Open the Books, 3-8-18

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2018 19:21


Adam Andrzejewski, founder of Open the Books, discussed his latest report on pay spikes in Illinois.

Dick Durbin, U.S. Sen., 3-6-18

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2018 20:09


U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin discusses North Korea, guns, trade and his endorsement of gubernatorial candidate J.B. Pritzker.

Bill Brady, Illinois Senate Minority Leader, 3-5-18

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2018 16:13


State Sen. Bill Brady discusses various gun control proposals and a measure to limit youth tackle football in Illinois.

Rick Ringer, ISU College of Business, 3-5-18

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2018 11:02


Rick Ringer, Director of the Organizational Leadership Institute at Illinois State University's College of Business, explains what to do with jerks in the workplace.

Tony Hall, former U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. 3-1-18

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2018 16:05


Jason Barickman, State Senator, 3-1-18

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2018 22:58


State Sen. Jason Barickman discusses the gun control debate and the governor's race.

Don Gorske, the Big Mac Guy 2-28-18

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2018 16:29


WJBC's Scott Laughlin interviews Don Gorske who has consumed almost 30,000 McDonald's Big Macs since 1972.

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Don Gorske, Big Mac eater, 2-28-18

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2018 16:38


Don Gorske of Fond du Lac, Wisconsin claims to have eaten nearly 30,000 Big Macs.

Dan Brady, State Rep., 2-28-18

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2018 23:30


State Rep. Dan Brady discusses gun control measures introduced in the wake of the Florida school shooting and Gov. Rauner's proposes pension cost shift to schools.

Chad Ritchie, estate planning for retirement accounts 2-23-18

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2018 15:49


Estate planning attorney Chad Ritchie talks about the special circumstances surrounding inheriting retirement accounts such as IRA's and 401k's.

Steve Rasmussen, Bloomington interim city manager, 2-27-18

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2018 20:06


Bloomington interim city manager Steve Rasmussen recaps Monday's city council meeting.

Darin LaHood, U.S. Rep., 2-27-18

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2018 12:46


U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood discusses gun control in the wake of the recent Florida school shooting.

Mark Daniel, Unit 5 superintendent, 2-26-18

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2018 19:01


Unit 5 Superintendent Mark Daniel discusses the possibility of arming teachers and Gov. Bruce Rauner's proposal to shift pension costs to school districts.

7: Rep. (D) 67th District of Illinois Litesa Wallace, on Mayor Harold Washington and Politics Today 2-25-18

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2018 13:58


Off the Cuff History Host Sean Copeland talks with Rep. Litesa Wallace of the 67th district of Illinois about Harold Washington and his influence on African Americans in Politics today. Rep. Litesa Wallace also speaks to the goals of her campaign with State Senator Daniel Biss in the Governor's race.

7: Dr. Roger Biles, Professor Emeritus at Illinois State University, on the Legacy of Chicago Mayor Harold Washington

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2018 37:13


Off the Cuff History this week talks with Dr. Roger Biles, Professor Emeritus at Illinois State University about Chicago Mayor Harold Washington and his uphill struggle to change the social and political structures in Chicago during the 1970s and early 1980s. Biles has researched extensively on the topic and will be releasing his book, Mayor Harold Washington: Champion of Race and Reform in Chicago in May 2018.

ISU Police Chief Aaron Woodruff 2-23-18

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2018 20:08


Illinois State University Police Chief Aaron Woodruff offers his reaction to the suggestion that teachers be armed to protect themselves and their students.

ISU Dept of Ag, Hoof n' Horn Club 2-23-18

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2018 14:19


The Illinois State University Department of Agriculture showcases its Hoof n' Horn Club on the WJBC Ag Hour

Barry Privett & Terry Clark, Carbon Leaf 2-23-18

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2018 19:02


Two of the original members of the band Carbon Leaf perform on WJBC's Midday Show with host Marc Strauss

Tech Talk with Dean Plumadore 2-23-18 # 184

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2018 22:29


Segment# 184 Sam's Club is taking on Amazon with free shipping if you are a Plus member. Trying something new at home……43" TV/Monitor as my main screen. Update on my usage and how this is working. Apple March event - new iPads?? HomePod is now leaving rings on your wood furniture CR says others are better, like Google HomeMax and Sonos iOS 11.2.6 - get the update, it fixes the Indian Character bug Metal iPhone case Samsung S9 and S9+, announcing on 2/25 or 2/27 Animojis….with a different name Looks about the same as the S8 Levi’s Commuter Trucker Jacket with Jacquard by Google, $350 https://www.popsci.com/levis-connected-jacket-seems-both-cool-and-weird#page-2

Barry Reilly, District 87 Superintendent, 2-22-18

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2018 22:47


District 87 Superintendent Barry Reilly discusses school safety and a state pension proposal. He is joined by two students; state champion wrestler Savion Haywood and Nathanial Parson who will be marching with the prestigious Bluecoats Drum & Bugle Corps.

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Dr. Toure Reed, Illinois State University, on the "Black Experience" as seen in Get Out and Atlanta

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2018 97:39


This week's Off the Cuff History, Host Sean Copeland talks to Dr. Toure Reed about the "Black Experience" as seen through thecritiques of white liberal elitism and racism in Jordan Peele's oscar nominated film "Get Out" and Donald Glover's Emmy award-winning "Atlanta." Both also illustrate attitudes and movements within the african american community regarding homosexuality, transgender issues, and critiques of police interaction and unfortunate brutality.

Dave Janssen, TV News Photographer 2-20-18

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2018 16:58


Dave "DJ" Janssen visited with WJBC's Marc Strauss about the hazards and highlights of being a TV news photographer.

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