Ithaca Now

Incoming News Director Himadri Seth and Vedant Akhauri take an important and personal deep dive into India's COVID crisis, hearing from those working on the ground in New Delhi. Plus, Christian Maitre on broadband expansion in Dryden and Cam Gasmer looks at a CBD store's outlook about legalized marijuana. Hosted by Bridget Bright Community Beat by William Strelekis & Bec Legato Originally aired on May 2, 2021 Ithaca Now is WICB's news program covering news, issues, and culture in the Ithaca area. For more local news, visit wicb.org/news.

In this episode, Jess speaks with Buzzfeed's Albert Samaha to discuss his recent article on his mother's belief in QAnon, and how it has affected her relationship to him as a journalist for the so-called "liberal media". About This is a bi-weekly podcast about cultural events and stories. I can’t even begin to count the writers and journalists I look up to. So, why not have a show devoted to talking to them about their work? Each episode I’ll sit down with a writer or journalist and dive into one of their recent projects, articles or pieces. Join me for good discussion and good thoughts! Hosted by Jessica Dresch Intro song by Jem Seidel and the show logo was designed by Robert McKay. Read Albert's article here: https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/albertsamaha/qanon-parents-millennial-children Follow Albert on Twitter: @AlbertSamaha

For this special edition of Ithaca Now, we teamed up with our friends on the other hill, WVBR News, to explore the different sides of reopening in Ithaca and what the new normal will look like as the pandemic hopefully comes to an end. Selin Tuter and WVBR's Clara Enders see what theatre's in-person return is set to look like, Izzy Frabotta with help from News Director Jay Bradley went out and asked how people feel about things reopening, Christian Maitre, Himadri Seth, & WBVR News Director Grace Fairchild took a hard look at the lasting impact of the pandemic on mental health, Vedant Akhauri, Jay, & WVBR's Jade Ovadia explored how the workplace has changed coming out of the pandemic, and what impacts that has, Grace asked around to hear the different ways people got their vaccines, and Michael Memis & WVBR's Michael Farkouh through two brief interviews showed what the return to live sports is like.  Hosted by Jay Bradley & Grace Fairchild Originally aired on April 25, 2021 Ithaca Now is

News Director Jay Bradley reflects on the award-winning Ithaca Now series Six Degrees with former correspondent Sarah Horbacewicz, George Christopher gives a quick election update and look forward, Alyssa Spady reports on a recent Cornell ILR School & Park Center for Independent Media event featuring activist and artist Boots Riley, & News Managing Director Selin Tüter interviews the new City of Ithaca Director of Sustainability. Hosted by Phoebe Harms Community Beat by Bridget Bright & Selin Tüter Originally aired on April 18, 2021 Ithaca Now is WICB's news program covering news, issues, and culture in the Ithaca area. For more local news, visit wicb.org/news.

Former News Director Bridget Bright walks through her experience getting the vaccine, and her trip to get it in the wake of expanding access, News Director Jay Bradley goes over the 'Reimagining Public Safety' plan passing in both the City of Ithaca and Tompkins County, and Himadri Seth and Madolyn Laurine wrap up their exploration of the Ithaca College faculty cuts by looking at the difficulties faced by smaller colleges in the pandemic. Community Beat by Jay Bradley & Christian Maitre Originally aired on April 4, 2021 Ithaca Now is WICB's news program covering news, issues, and culture in the Ithaca area. For more local news, visit wicb.org/news.

In this episode, Jess sits down with Emily Kaplan to discuss her Guernica Magazine article about Antonio Sajvín Cúmes, a migrant whose life and planned memoir was cut short by COVID-19. About This is a bi-weekly podcast about cultural events and stories. I can’t even begin to count the writers and journalists I look up to. So, why not have a show devoted to talking to them about their work? Each episode I’ll sit down with a writer or journalist and dive into one of their recent projects, articles or pieces. Join me for good discussion and good thoughts! Hosted by Jessica Dresch Intro song by Jem Seidel and the show logo was designed by Robert McKay. Read Emily's article here: https://www.guernicamag.com/the-life-and-death-of-antonio-sajvin-cumes/ Follow Emily on Twitter: @emdashkap

Madolyn Laurine and Himadri Seth continue to look at faculty cuts at IC from those speaking out loudest against it, Christian Maitre looks into a not-so-secret coffee shop, plus an update on the recent Ithaca special election from George Christopher. Hosted by Selin Tüter Community Beat by Madolyn Laurine & Billy Streleckis Originally aired on March 28, 2021 Ithaca Now is WICB's news program covering news, issues, and culture in the Ithaca area. For more local news, visit wicb.org/news.

Himadri Seth and Madolyn Laurine share the voices of faculty cut from Ithaca College as a result of the APP process, Lauren Leone explores the landscape of mental health in the face of the drawn out pandemic by hearing from local experts, plus Jordan Broking gathers Ithaca politicians' thoughts on Cuomo's controversies. Hosted by Michael Memis Community Beat by Clay Davis & Selin Tüter Originally aired on March 21, 2021 Ithaca Now is WICB's news program covering news, issues, and culture in the Ithaca area. For more local news, visit wicb.org/news.

In this episode, Jess sits down with Jackson Arn, a freelance journalist, to discuss his recent article in The Hedgehog Review and how pop psychology has affected perception of human nature, and the flaws of the experiments and ideas that led to common views. About This is a bi-weekly podcast about cultural events and stories. I can’t even begin to count the writers and journalists I look up to. So, why not have a show devoted to talking to them about their work? Each episode I’ll sit down with a writer or journalist and dive into one of their recent projects, articles or pieces. Join me for good discussion and good thoughts! Hosted by Jessica Dresch Intro song by Jem Seidel and the show logo was designed by Robert McKay.

George Christopher speaks to candidates for the upcoming special election for Tompkins Legislator, Christian Maitre explores expanding vaccine distribution, Michael Memis on the return of live music at Ithaca College's Whalen School, & Himadri Seth celebrates women's history month through Women's Suffrage Hosted by Jeremy Goldstein Community Beat by Bridget Bright & Selin Tüter Originally aired on March 14, 2021 Ithaca Now is WICB's news program covering news, issues, and culture in the Ithaca area. For more local news, visit wicb.org/news.

Erika Liberati and Skylar Eagle go over the responses to proposed policing changes in Ithaca, Vedant Akhauri dives into what local social media culture was like throughout the pandemic, & a 2019 piece by Jess Dresch on the power of human connection.  Hosted by Himadri Seth.  Community Beat by Christian Maitre and Madolyn Laurine.  Originally aired on March 7, 2021 Ithaca Now is WICB's news program covering news, issues, and culture in the Ithaca area. For more local news, visit wicb.org/news.

WICB News proudly presents 'About This', hosted by Jessica Dresch A bi-weekly podcast about cultural events and stories. I can’t even begin to count the writers and journalists I look up to. So, why not have a show devoted to talking to them about their work? Each episode I’ll sit down with a writer or journalist and dive into one of their recent projects, articles or pieces. Join me for good discussion and good thoughts!  In this episode, Jess sits down with Ana Karina Zatarain, discussing her piece from this past summer in The New Yorker about mothers searching for the bodies of their children who they believe to have been killed in Mexico's drug-related violence. Intro song by Jem Seidel and the show logo was designed by Robert McKay.

Clay Davis hears thoughts from a vigil for cut faculty at Ithaca College, Christian Maitre goes into how local Section 8 housing assistance has changed in the pandemic, Jordan Broking continues our exploration of mindfulness, and a preview our new upcoming show, 'About This' hosted by Jess Dresch, which premieres on this podcast feed on Tuesday Hosted by Skylar Eagle Community Beat by Michael Memis and Bridget Bright Originally aired on February 28, 2021

Phoebe Harms hears from local businesses and their thoughts about students' return, Clay Davis goes downtown to a new food market that opened up in Ithaca, Vedant Akhauri and Bec Legato speak to Mindful IC on how to bring mindfulness into your life, and Himadri Seth speaks to WICB's Pete Panek, host of Blues Progressions - Tompkins County's longest-running blues show. Hosted by Cam Gasmer. Community Beat by Clay Davis and Bridget Bright. Originally aired on February 21, 2021. Ithaca Now is WICB's news program covering news, issues, and culture in the Ithaca area. For more local news, visit wicb.org/news.

In a special Valentine's Day episode, Jay Bradley explores young love in the pandemic, and hears stories of how it had to change. Also, Clay Davis gives a run-down of the Downtown Ithaca Chili Cook-Off's return Hosted by Jordan Broking Community Beat by Himadri Seth and Clay Davis. Originally aired on February 14, 2021. Music in 'Young Love in the Age of COVID-19'  by Parallel Dream Ithaca Now is WICB's news program covering news, issues, and culture in the Ithaca area. For more local news, visit wicb.org/news.

Sam Sevor and Jack DiBitteto walk through the experience of IC students moving back in for the first time since March, Jay Bradley talks to The Ithacan's Alexis Manore about IC faculty cutbacks, and Jessica Dresch explores a unique kind of protest from the past. Hosted by Bridget Bright. Community Beat by Emma Kersting and Jack DiBitteto. Originally aired on February 7, 2021. Ithaca Now is WICB's news program covering news, issues, and culture in the Ithaca area. For more local news, visit wicb.org/news.

A collection of some of the best stories produced by WICB News reporters over this past season. Lauren Leone explores Cornell's divestment from fossil fuels, Phoebe Harms on the popular return of drive-ins, Bridget Bright, Christian Maitre, Madolyn Laurine, and Skylar Eagle cover the protest movements in Ithaca, Ninja Young on mental health in the Black community, and a preview of our Online Learning Curve special by Antonio Ferme and Vedant Akhauri.  Originally aired on December 13, 2020.  Ithaca Now is WICB's news program covering news, issues, and culture in the Ithaca area. For more local news, visit wicb.org/news.

This week, Ithaca Now takes a special deep dive into the issue of online education. Hear Antonio Ferme and Vedant Akhauri explore the quick shift to online and hybrid learning, speaking to a variety of different teachers, students, and more!  Originally aired on December 13, 2020. Ithaca Now is WICB's news program covering news, issues, and culture in the Ithaca area. For more local news, visit wicb.org/news.

Jay Bradley gives info on Downtown Ithaca's Winter Lights & Bites festival, Christian Maitre and Sam Sevor on how a mural in Downtown Ithaca is being revitalized, and Himadri Seth speaks to Ithaca's State Theatre to reflect on their 'Save Your Seat' concert! Hosted by Cameron Gasmer. Community Beat by Laura Koch and Kyle DeSantis. Originally aired on December 6, 2020. Ithaca Now is WICB's news program covering news, issues, and culture in the Ithaca area. For more local news, visit wicb.org/news.

Emma Kersting goes over thanksgiving plans and safety and how people are adopting different plans, Erika Liberati catches up to TCAT to hear how they're faring over these last few months, and Antonio Ferme continues his series on nonprofit challenges in the pandemic, delving into how they can find financial relief.  Hosted by Vedant Akhauri Originally aired on November 22, 2020.