Radio

The Possibilities Of Changing The World

Joseph Cooper, Bonnie Berman and Paul Leary — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 17:00:00 +0000

06/18/3 - Tuesday’s Topical Currents looks at the possibilities of changing the world.

A Guide to the Logistics of Death

Joseph Cooper, Bonnie Berman and Paul Leary — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 17:00:00 +0000

Colors of the Caribbean, Overtown Rhythm & Arts Fest, Chef Norman Van Aken & Palm Beach Arts Cal

Ed Bell and Paul Leary — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 17:00:00 +0000

The Perfect Steak for Father's Day

Joseph Cooper, Bonnie Berman, Linda Gassenheimer and Paul Leary — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 17:30:00 +0000

Ponce de Leon’s 500th Florida Anniversary

Joseph Cooper, Bonnie Berman and Paul Leary — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 17:00:00 +0000

06/13/13 - Thursday's Topical Currents begins with info about the “Viva Florida 500” program. It commemorates the arrival of Spanish explorer Ponce de Leon in 1513.

Constitutional Myths: What We Get Wrong and How to Get it Right

Joseph Cooper, Bonnie Berman and Paul Leary — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 17:00:00 +0000

06/12/13 Wednesday's Topical Currents is with Humboldt State University Senior Research Fellow Ray Raphael. A prolific author, Raphael’s latest work is CONSTITUTIONAL MYTHS: What We Get Wrong and How to Get It Right. One myth is that the Founding Fathers wanted limited government. Instead, they created a republic, rather than a democracy. Another is the Bill of Rights. It was initially opposed by each state delegation. Learn more on Topical Currents at 1pm on WLRN-HD1 rebroadcast at 7pm on WLRN-HD2 and audio on-demand after the live program.

Comprehensive Governmental Protections For Consumers, Workers, and the Environment

Joseph Cooper, Bonnie Berman and Paul Leary — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 17:00:00 +0000

06/11/13 - Tuesday's Topical Currents looks at federal regulatory and state civil justice systems with University of Texas Administrative Law professor Thomas McGarity. He’s written FREEDOM TO HARM: The Lasting Legacy of the Laissez Faire Revival. McGarity contends there’s been a return to the political economy which dominated the American Gilded Age Society. He points to weakened environmental laws and looser bank safety policies. That’s Topical Currents at 1pm on WLRN-HD1 rebroadcast at 7pm on WLRN-HD2 and audio on-demand after the live program.

South Florida Summer Gardening Tips

Joseph Cooper, Bonnie Berman and Paul Leary — Mon, 10 Jun 2013 17:00:00 +0000

06/10/13 - Monday’s Topical Currents is “At Your Service” . . . about gardening and landscaping. We’ll visit with Florida’s “Mr.

Master of Music Series - Jerry Goldsmith

Caroline Breder-Watts — Sun, 09 Jun 2013 12:00:00 +0000

Caroline Breder-Watts and Scott Eyman discuss the work of Jerry Goldsmith, one of the most prolific and influential film composers of the 20th Century. To hear the complete conversation, visit artsradionetwork.com.

Summer Theatre Fest, Community Arts Program Concert Series, MOA Ft Lauderdale, Broward Arts Cal

Ed Bell and Paul Leary — Fri, 07 Jun 2013 17:00:00 +0000

06/07/13 - Next time on South Florida Arts Beat, Andie Arthur, Executive Director of the South Florida Theatre League, describes their Summer Theatre Fest including a play reading series and the Free Night of Theater. Contributor Charles Greenfield previews the Community Arts Program with Mark Hart of the Coral Gables Congregational United Church of Christ. Judith Bishop catches up with the Museum of Art/Fort Lauderdale’s Director of Exhibitions Rachel Ivers. Chef Norman Van Aken returns with A Word On Food and Jody Horne-Leshinsky delivers her Broward arts calendar. Catch the conversation and information on South Florida Arts Beat every Friday at pm on WLRN-HD1 rebroadcast at 7pm on WLRN-HD2 and audio on-demand after the live program.

Hurricane Food Tips

Joseph Cooper, Bonnie Berman, Linda Gassenheimer and Paul Leary — Thu, 06 Jun 2013 17:30:00 +0000

06/06/13 - At 1:30, Syndicated food columnist Linda Gassenheimer, Special wine correspondent Fred Tasker and WLRN hosts Joseph Cooper and Bonnie Berman interview Jan Norris, publisher Food and Florida Online. Topical Currents begins with the trials and tribulations of Darah Zeledon. Few have experienced such adversity: armed robbery, a suicide, financial ruin, a life-threatening accident and a brain tumor during pregnancy. She’s written about it in GIRL WITH THE CROOKED SMILE.

The Reluctant Republican: My Fight for the Moderate Majority

Joseph Cooper, Bonnie Berman and Paul Leary — Wed, 05 Jun 2013 17:00:00 +0000

06/05/13 - Wednesday's Topical Currents is with lifelong moderate Republican attorney Barbara Olschner. After a 28-year legal career, she decided to run for a U.S. Congressional seat in the ultra-conservative Florida panhandle. She was swamped by tea party attacks, branded as an elitist, and finished dead last. In her book, THE RELUCTANT REPUBLICAN, she details the harrowing experience. That’s Topical Currents, Wednesday at 1pm on WLRN-HD1 rebroadcast at 7pm on WLRN-HD2 and audio on-demand after the live program.

5 Myths About Nuclear Weapons

Joseph Cooper, Bonnie Berman and Paul Leary — Tue, 04 Jun 2013 17:00:00 +0000

06/04/13 - Tuesday's Topical Currents is with nuclear historian Ward Wilson, author of FIVE MYTHS ABOUT NUCLEAR WEAPONS. Millions of American baby-boomers grew up haunted by the possibility of nuclear annihilation. After negotiations in the 1980s, both US and Soviet nuclear stockpiles were reduced. Wilson says the idea that that nuclear weapons have created a deterrence to war and contributed to negotiations is misleading. That’s Topical Currents at 1pm on WLRN-HD1 rebroadcast at 7pm on WLRN-HD2 and audio on-demand after the live program.

South Florida History Quiz 6/3/13

Joseph Cooper, Bonnie Berman and Paul Leary — Mon, 03 Jun 2013 17:00:00 +0000

06/03/13 - Monday’s Topical Currents is another popular “South Florida History Quiz” edition with Dr.

Arts Garage, Summer Shorts Theater, Hukilau 2013, Chef Norman Van Aken and Miami Arts Calendar

Ed Bell and Paul Leary — Fri, 31 May 2013 17:00:00 +0000

What’s with the explosion of new restaurants in South Florida?

Joseph Cooper, Bonnie Berman, Linda Gassenheimer and Paul Leary — Thu, 30 May 2013 17:30:00 +0000

Child Abuse Prevention

Joseph Cooper, Bonnie Berman and Paul Leary — Thu, 30 May 2013 17:00:00 +0000

05/30/13 - Thursday's Topical Currents begins with an explanation of the Florida “Protection of Vulnerable Persons Act.” Child abuse reporting is now mandatory even for non-parents or caregivers.

Pet Care and Animal Welfare

Joseph Cooper, Bonnie Berman and Paul Leary — Wed, 29 May 2013 17:00:00 +0000

How the Unconscious Mind Rules Behavior

Joseph Cooper, Bonnie Berman and Paul Leary — Tue, 28 May 2013 17:00:00 +0000

05/28/13 - Tuesday’s Topical Currents looks at new finding regarding social neuroscience, and how the unconscious mind shapes our experience. We often misperceive our relationships with family, friends and business associates.
We’ll speak with the Leonard Mlodinow, author of SUBLIMINAL: How Your Unconscious Mind Rules Your Behavior. Think you know the hows and whys of choices? Think again. Only on Topical Currents, Tuesday at 1pm on WLRN-HD1 rebroadcast at 7pm on WLRN-HD2 and audio on-demand after the live program.

Jazz Roots Series, The Lowe Art Museum, Chef Norman Van Aken and Florida Keys Calendar

Ed Bell and Paul Leary — Fri, 24 May 2013 17:00:00 +0000

05/24/13 - Next time on South Florida Arts Beat, Jazz producer extraordinaire, Larry Rosen, brings us the details about his Jazz Roots Series opening at The Arsht Center in the fall. Contributor Judith Bishop speaks with the Lowe Art Museum’s Executive Director, Brian Dursum, about upcoming exhibitions.

Florida Staycations and Fine Wines by the Glass (Tube)

Joseph Cooper, Bonnie Berman, Linda Gassenheimer and Paul Leary — Thu, 23 May 2013 17:30:00 +0000

Third Largest Barrier Reef In The World

Joseph Cooper, Bonnie Berman and Paul Leary — Thu, 23 May 2013 17:00:00 +0000

A Profession in Crisis: The Lawyer Bubble

Joseph Cooper, Bonnie Berman and Paul Leary — Wed, 22 May 2013 17:00:00 +0000

Rich Food/Poor Food: The Ultimate Grocery Purchasing System

Joseph Cooper, Bonnie Berman and Paul Leary — Tue, 21 May 2013 17:00:00 +0000

South Florida Watchdog Report Publisher Dan Ricker

Joseph Cooper, Bonnie Berman and Paul Leary — Mon, 20 May 2013 17:00:00 +0000

05/20/13 - Monday’s Topical Currents is with contributor Dan Ricker, publisher of the weekly Watchdog Report. Ricker celebrates the 14^th anniversary of his independent internet news publication. We’ll touch on many issues, including Miami-Dade’s dither over water and sewer infrastructure upgrades, as well as the Miami Dolphin’s loss of millions in the stadium upgrade debacle. And though proceeds would benefit charity, would you pay to see the middle-aged Mayors of Hialeah and Miami Lakes face-off in a boxing match? That’s Topical Currents at 1pm on WLRN-HD1 rebroadcast at 7pm on WLRN-HD2 and audio on-demand after the live program.

Bobby Lee Rodgers Trio Performs Live

Ed Bell and Paul Leary — Fri, 17 May 2013 17:00:00 +0000

Tips For Eating a Healthy Lifestyle

Joseph Cooper, Bonnie Berman, Linda Gassenheimer and Paul Leary — Thu, 16 May 2013 17:30:00 +0000

05/16/13 - In the second part of the program syndicated food columnist Linda Gassenheimer, Special wine correspondent Fred Tasker and WLRN hosts Joseph Cooper and Bonnie Berman interview Susan Finn, former president of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (American Dietetic Association.) What should we eat for a healthy lifestyle? Whether we’re eating a plant-based or gluten-free diet or one including animal proteins, she explains the vitamins and nutrition we need and why.

The Big, Bad Book Of Beasts: The Most Curious Creatures In The World.

Joseph Cooper, Bonnie Berman and Paul Leary — Thu, 16 May 2013 17:00:00 +0000

05/16/13 - Thursday's Topical CurrentsTopical Currents is with veteran Florida journalist and raconteur Jeff Klinkenberg. In the tradition of the great Al Burt, Klinkenberg discovers the quirks and funky aspects of our diverse and often unusual state. He’s found that a low register tuba blast can trigger bull alligators to bellow. That and more in his book, ALLIGATORS IN B-FLAT: Improbable Tales from the Files of Real Florida. Topical Currents at 1pm on WLRN-HD1 rebroadcast at 7pm on WLRN-HD2 and audio on-demand after the live program.