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Host Michael Rhynes continues to explore the transformative role of poetry and literature in the lives of people affected by the carceral state. In this episode, scheduled to air Sunday August 10 and Wednesday August 13, hear…
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This audio documentary with Larry Schnell aired on August 8th 2025 from 12-2pm EST, hosted by WRFI DJ Roger Smith during his regular ‘Crazy Words, Crazy Tune‘ Friday show. The interview will be available on online after…
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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…
Read MoreIn early May, pro-Palestinian activists at Cornell voluntarily took down their “Liberated Zone” solidarity encampment. In this series, we’ll…
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In early May, pro-Palestinian activists at Cornell voluntarily took down their “Liberated Zone” solidarity encampment. In this series, we’ll listen to some of them explain why they participated and what they learned. “The word of the day is “solidarity” not only with the encmapment here, but especially with the people in Gaza and in Rafah that are…
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In early May, pro-Palestinian activists at Cornell voluntarily took down their “Liberated Zone” solidarity encampment. In this series, we’ll listen to some of them explain why they participated and what they learned. Sivan is a graduate worker. “I came to the encampment because I was raised as a Jewish person to fight for what I believe in…
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