Podcast
The Advocacy Center in Tompkins County observes Sexual Assault Awareness Month [AUDIO]
Kristi Taylor, Education Director of the Advocacy Center in Tompkins County, talks about Sexual Assault Awareness Month. She discusses the theme of this year’s observance, “Embrace Your Voice”, and also how the Advocacy Center is marking the event. This interview was produced by Esther Racoosin of WRFI News on April 17, 2018. (photo: National Sexual…
Read MoreAmnesty International at Cornell Hosts Mass Incarceration Week of Action [AUDIO]
Chris Elliott, Cornell student and co-organizer of the Mass Incarceration Week of Action talks about the human rights crisis of mass incarceration in the United States. He discusses the causes of mass incarceration, and how the justice system in the US has to be reformed. Elliott also describes the events happening during the week of…
Read MoreThe Co-Directors of the 2018 Finger Lakes Environmental Film Festival [AUDIO]
Patricia Zimmermann and Tom Shevory, Ithaca College Professors and co-Directors of the 2018 Finger Lakes Environmental Film Festival discuss the events taking place during the festival. The event features films, lectures, music and readings. Esther Racoosin conducted this interview during the April 3rd, 2018 edition of WRFI News.
Read More62 students from the University of Puerto Rico spend semester at Cornell University [AUDIO]
Angel Canales is one of 62 students from the University of Puerto Rico to receive a semester-long full ride to Cornell University in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria. Canales spoke with WRFI News about his experiences at the University and what he hopes to gain from his semester abroad. The interview originally aired on the…
Read MoreSchuyler County Habitat for Humanity Readies for New Build [audio]
Bob Groll, President and Michael Hartney, treasurer of the Schuyler County chapter of Habitat for Humanity, discuss their new build. The home is being constructed in the village of Montour Falls. They talk about the process of interviewing prospective home owners, soliciting contributions, and lining up volunteers. For more information, go to http://www.schuylerhabitat.org/ This interview…
Read MoreBrigid Hubberman, Director of Children’s Reading Connections, Discusses the New Community Read, “30 Million Words”[audio]
Literacy advocate Brigid Hubberman talks about the new “community read”, 30 Million Words, by Dr. Dana Suskind. She discusses the concept behind the book, which describes the child development research showing the importance of using varied and rich words when talking to newborn babies, continuing into early childhood. For more information, go to https://www.childrensreadingconnection.org/ (photo:…
Read MoreCornell University Climate Scientist Louis Derry Talks about his Research on Critical Zone Science [audio]
Professor Louis Derry of Cornell University’s Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences talks about how he decided to apply for French President Macron’s new “Make Our Planet Great Again” research grant program. He also describes his field of research, which is called critical zone science. This interview was produced by Esther Racoosin and aired on…
Read MoreFabina Colon, Director of the Multicultural Resource Center in Ithaca [audio]
Fabina Colon, Director of the Multicultural Resource Center (MRC) in Ithaca, talks about her organization, and its plans for 2018. This interview, produced by Esther Racoosin of WRFI Community Radio News, originally aired on Monday, January 15, 2018. Photo of members of Youth Organizing Fellowship (source: www.multiculturalresourcecenter.org)
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