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Super Bowl Ads--Feb 8, 2010
Syracuse University professor Bob Thompson talks about the quality and placement of the Super Bowl ads.

Community Banking--Feb 8, 2010
Tompkins Trust Company president & CEO Greg Hartz looks at community vs. investment banking, and the local economic climate.

Sleep Apnea & More--Feb 8, 2010
Ear, nose, and throat specialist Dr. Ashu Ruparelia with Cayuga Medical Center talks about sleep apnea, allergies, and earaches.

Downtown Ithaca 2020 Plan--Feb 8, 2010
Gary Ferguson, exec. director of the Downtown Ithaca Alliance previews the draft of the strategic plan.

Darwin Days in Ithaca--Feb 8, 2010
PRI-Museum of the Earth executive director Dr. Warren Allmon tells us about this week's celebration of Charles Darwin's "201st" birthday.

#25 Cornell Basketball "Fever"--Feb 6, 2010
The Voice of the Big Red, Barry Leonard, talks about this year's team and the incredible season they are having.

Science of Olympics--Feb 6, 2010
Ithaca College professor of exercise and sport science Deborah King talks about her work with NBC on the winter games.

SPCA Rescue & Need--Feb 6, 2010
Tompkins Co. SPCA exec. director Abagail Smith talks about a recent animal rescue and need for donations in our weekly "Pet Patrol".

Savage & Broadway--Feb 6, 2010
Tony Pesco, member of the Savage Club of Ithaca, previews tonight's show at the Unitarian Church.

Cornell Hockey Preview--Feb 5, 2010
Ithaca Journal sports writer Dan Sweeney talks about this weekend's games for the Cornell Big Red men's hockey team.

Controversial Commercials--Feb 5, 2010
Issue-oriented advertisment is getting a lot of attention. We spoke with Cornell University professor of communications Sahara Byrne about it.

Super Bowl Ads--Feb 5, 2010
Dave Shoffner of Pavone Advertising previews this year's commercials and some controversy this year as well.

Wegmans and the Super Bowl--Feb 5, 2010
Ithaca Wegmans executive chef Mike Washburn tells us how Wegmans is getting ready for game day.

At the Movies--Feb 5, 2010
Ithaca Journal film critic Beth Saulnier tells us what is opening at the movies this weekend.

Ithaca Budget Woes--Feb 4, 2010
Ithaca mayor Carolyn Peterson discusses the cut in state aid, and drop in sales tax revenue; and its impact on the city.

Toyota Recalls--Feb 4, 2010
Tim Maguire, owner of the Maguire Group, explains what Toyota owners need to do about the gas pedal recall.

BOCES & State Budget Cuts--Feb 4, 2010
Dr. Ellen O'Donnell, superintedent of T-S-T BOCES, talks about budget cuts and the impact it will have on this area's school districts.

Cornell Hockey Preview--Feb 4, 2010
Cornell hockey head coach Mike Schafer talks about this weekend's trip to Quinnipiac and Princeton.

Harlem Globetrotters--Feb 4, 2010
Belnda Rodriguez is a member of the Globetrotters coming to Ithaca next week.

Weekend Arts Preview--Feb 4, 2010
Brett Bossard, exec. director of the Community Arts Partnership, previews this weekend's big events.

Hank Dullea & Mark Finkelstein--Feb 3, 2010
Our monthly chat about all things politics includes health care reform, federal budget, ethics reform, gays in the military and more.

AES Cayuga PILOT--Feb 3, 2010
Tompkins County legilsative chairwoman Martha Robertson (D-Dryden) talks about the PILOT change proposed for AES Cayuga & other items.

NASA's Future & Cornell Astronomy--Feb 3, 2010
Cornell professor of astronomy Jim Bell talks about the shift in focus for NASA, and how it may impact Cornell; also an update on the Mars rovers.

NRCC & Richard Hanna--Feb 3, 2010
Tory Mazzola with the National Republican Congressional Committee says Richard Hanna is "on the radar" in his race against Rep. Michael Arcuri (D).

H1N1 Flu Update--Feb 3, 2010
Theresa Lyczko, public information officer for the Tompkins Co. Health Department, talks about the H1N1 flu and vaccines.

USGS expert on gas drilling--Feb 2, 2010
Bill Kappel is a hydrologist with the USGS. He spoke in Cortland Monday about hydrofracking in the Marcellus Shale.

Cornell BB Ranked 25th!--Feb 2, 2010
Cornell men's basketball team is 25th in the nation. It is the 1st national ranking in 59 years, and we spoke with Coach Steve Donahue.

Don't Ask, Don't Tell Changes--Feb 2, 2010
Kevin Nix, with the Service Members Legal Defense Network, talks about repealing the military's 17-year-old "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy.

Census 2010--Feb 2, 2010
Pam Mackesey, chair of the Tompkins County 2010 Census Committee, talks about the goal of reaching 100,000 residents.

Black History Month--Feb 2, 2010
Cortland State chair of the Africana Studies Dept, Dr. Seth Asumah, talks about the events in February as part of black history month.

Toyota Recall--Feb 1, 2010
Cornell ILR School auto expert Art Wheaton explains how this recall may impact Toyota sales and PR; and we also talk about Ford's success.

TC Library Director--Feb 1, 2010
New Tompkins Co. public library director Susan Currie talks about the job, the budget, and new technology.

Race Relations Forum--Feb 1, 2010
Kirby Edmonds, organizer for tonight's "Unleashing the Power of Community" forum gives us a preview.

2010 Ithaca Festival Theme--Feb 1, 2010
Executive director Jes Seaver talks about this year's festival theme "Singing in the Rain".

Healthy Heart Eating--Feb 1, 2010
Cayuga Medical Center registered dietician and diabetes educator Deb Siegert talks about healthy eating for your heart.

Lego League Expo--Jan 30, 2010
Dan Woody talks about organizing the fourth annual First Lego Leauge Expo at Cornell University.

Pet Patrol--Jan 30, 2010
Pet Patrol with Maggie Thomas of the SPCA of Tompkins County.

Fortuna Presentation To TCCOG--Jan 29, 2010
Tompkins County of Governments Chair Don Barber discusses a recent presentation from natural gas drilling company, Fortuna, as well as rural broadband and the municipal health insurance consortium.

Cornell Hockey Preview--Jan 29, 2010
Sports Writer Dan Sweeney previews this weekend's Cornell Hockey games against St. Lawrence and Clarkson.

Cortland County Legislature Meeting--Jan 29, 2010
Cortland County Legislature Majority Leader Sandy Price talks about the county's search for a new administrator.

Radio You Feel Good About--Jan 29, 2010
Radio You Feel Good About with Mike Washburn, Executive Chef at Ithaca Wegmans.

At the Movies With Beth Saulnier--Jan 29, 2010
Film Critic Beth Saulnier with an entertainment update.

Haiti Earthquake Vigil at Cornell--Jan 28, 2010
Kenya Desiste, Co-President of the Cornell Haitian Student Association, shares her experience in dealing with the recent quake in her family's country and details tonight's candlelight vigil.

State of Union Recap--Jan 28, 2010
Area Congressman Maurice Hinchey shares his perspective on the President's State of the Union Address.

Cornell Hockey Coaches Corner--Jan 28, 2010
Cornell Hockey Head Coach Mike Schafer previews this weekend's games against St. Lawrence and Clarkson.

CU Professor Inspires Federal Job Incentive--Jan 28, 2010
Cornell ILR Professor John Bishop talks about Obama's call for a job incentive tax credit he helped to inspire.

Weekend Art Update--Jan 28, 2010
Brett Bossard, Executive Director of the Community Arts Partnership details this weekend's art offerings.

Arcuri - State of the Union Preview--Jan 27, 2010
Area Congressman Michael Arcuri previews the State of the Union Address.

Finkelstein - State of the Union Preview--Jan 27, 2010
Vice Chair of the Tompkins County Republican Committee, Mark Finkelstein, previews the State of the Union Address.

Ithaca Bakery Purchases Hope's Way--Jan 27, 2010
Hope's Way Owner Hope Rich talks about the difficult decision to sell her Triphammer Mall cafe after 16 years of business.

TC Health Dept H1N1 Update--Jan 27, 2010
Tompkins County Public Health Director, Alice Cole, with an H1N1 update.

Local Census Office Hiring--Jan 26, 2010
Elmira Census Office Manager, Vaughn Neiley, details the local portion of the US Census and job availability.

Cortland Schools Address State Cuts--Jan 26, 2010
Cortland City Schools Superintendent Larry Spring discusses budgeting for the difficult fiscal year to come.

Corporate Involvement In Elections--Jan 26, 2010
Cornell Professor of Law, Steve Shiffrin, details a recent Supreme Court ruling on corporate involvement in elections.

Alcoholism and Substance Abuse--Jan 26, 2010
Kathleen Blair, Executive Director of the Alcoholism and Drug Council of Tompkins County, talks about alcohol and substance abuse among younger people.

All Things Equal - Mental Health Services--Jan, 26 2010
Commissioner of Tompkins County Mental Health Services, Bob DeLuca, talks about the need for local mental health services and why individuals with disabilities needs to be more involved in conversations regarding equity.

IC Students Help New Orleans--Jan 25 2010
Ithaca Alderwoman and IC Assitant Director for Student Leadership talks about the recent service trip she led to New Orleans and the recovery efforts still underway 5 years after Hurrican Katrina.

SUNY Chancellor Talks SUNY Reforms--Jan 25, 2010
SUNY Chancellor Dr. Nancy Zimpher dicusses Governor Paterson's proposed SUNY Reforms and why they will benefit the system.

Ithaca Free Clinic Fund Raiser--Jan 25, 2010
President of the Ithaca Health Alliance Board of Directors, Bethany Schroeder, details the upcoming Moosewood fundraiser for the Ithaca Free Clinic, and the increase in demand the clinic has seen over the last two years.

AES Cayuga Tax Deal--Jan 25, 2010
Tompkins County Legislator Pat Pryor details a proposed renegotiation of the AES Cayuga tax deal with the county, and the implications on taxpayers.

CMC To Your Health - Back Pain--Jan 25, 2010
Cayuga Medical Center's Doctor Jake Veigel talks about back pain, why it happens, and how to avoid it.

Community Role Players Workshop --Jan 23, 2010
Lee-Ellen Marvin of the Community Role Players of the Suicide Prevention and Crisis Service details the program and what to expect at this weekend's workshop.

Cortland Repertory Theatre Moves Downtown--Jan 23, 2010
Cortland Repertory Theatre Producing Artistic Director, Kerby Thompson, details the theatre's move to downtown.

Zeserson: Gas Drilling Rally--Jan 22, 2010
Ken Zeserson, with Concerned Citizens of Ulysses, talks about an anti-drilling rally in Albany on Monday.

Schoonover: Gas Drilling Rally--Jan 22, 2010
Nick Shoonover, chair of the Tioga Landowners Coalition, on a pro-drilling rally in Albany Monday.

Cornell vs. N. Dakota in Hockey--Jan 22, 2010
Ithaca Journal sports writer Dan Sweeny previews this weekend's two games between the Big Red and North Dakota at Lynah Rink.

At The Movies--Jan 22, 2010
Ithaca Journal film critic Beth Saulnier previews this weekend's openings.

Wegmans Award & Hunger--Jan 22, 2010
In this week's "Radio You Feel Good About", executive chef Mike Washburn talks about a great award for the company and checking out hunger.

Gov. David Paterson--Jan 21, 2010
New York Governor David Paterson (D) joins us to talk about the budget, an upcoming ethics reform veto, school aid, wine sales, and the Jets!

Cornell Hockey: N. Dakota--Jan 21, 2010
In the coaches corner this week, Cornell head hockey coach Mike Schafer previews this weekend's visit by North Dakota.

Crowley: Wine Sales in Supermarkets--Jan 21, 2010
Julie Crowley owns Triphammer Wines, and says if the state approves wine sales in stores that sell beer, it will force many liqour stores out of business.

Hayes: Wine Sales in Supermarkets--Jan 21, 2010
Suzy Hayes of Miles Wine Cellars on Seneca Lake says her business will grow if NY allows wine sales at stores which currently sell beer.

Berry: Obama's First Year--Jan 21, 2010
Ithaca's Michelle Courtney-Berry was an Obama delagate in the 2008 election, and she reflects on his first year in office.

INHS Open House "Blitz"--Jan 21, 2010
Paul Mazzarella, exec. director of Ithaca Neighborhood Housing Services, previews the open house "blitz" this weekend.

Light in Winter--Jan 21, 2010
Brett Bossard, exec. director of the Community Arts Partnership, previews this weekend's 7th annual "Light in Winter" festival.

Haiti Hate Call--Jan 20, 2010
Dave and Geoff react to a caller who expressed her disgust with Haitian people.

Kolb: Governor's Budget-Jan 20, 2010
Assembly minority leader Brian Kolb (R-129th) reacts to the governor's proposed budget.

Lifton: Governor's Budget--Jan 20, 2010
Assemblywoman Barbara Lifton (D-125th) reacts to the Governor's proposed budget.

Bob Spitzer: Politics Today--Jan 20, 2010
Professor of political science Bob Spitzer talks about the Republican win in Massachusetts, health care reform, and the Governor's budget.

Robertson: State of Tompkins Co.--Jan 20, 2010
Legilsative chair Martha Robertson (D-Dryden) gave her state of the country address, and talks about committee assignments, and AES Cayuga.

H1N1 Flu Update--Jan 20, 2010
Brenda Crosby, public health administrator for the TC Health Dept., updates us on H1N1 vaccination clinics.

TC3 & State Budget--Jan 20, 2010
President Carl Haynes talks about TC3 and the proposed state budget and more independence for the SUNY system.

IC Grad in Haiti Earthquake--Jan 19, 2010
Jon Bougher (IC Class of '06) was working on a documentary in Haiti when the earthquake hit. He describes the moment and what happened afterward.

Challenge Moves--Jan 19, 2010
President of Challenge Industries Patrick McKee talks about the organization's move to South Hill from downtown Ithaca.

Governor's Budget Preview--Jan 19, 2010
Gannett News Service Albany reporter Joe Spector previews Governor Paterson's proposed budget being released today.

Heart Attacks in NY--Jan 19, 2010
Dr. Zaki Masud, with Buffalo's Fillmore hospital, discusses the reason why we see more heart attacks in NY this time of year.

Briant Hunt: Obama Year 1--Jan 19, 2010
Former spokesman for "Ithaca for Obama", Brian Hunt, shares his thoughts on the first year of President Obama's administration.

Civil Rights Activist: Dorothy Cotton--Jan 18, 2010
Ithaca's Dorothy Cotton is writing a new book about her work with Dr. King and her thoughts on the world's response to Haiti.

Cornell: Haiti, Spring '10, & H1N1--Jan 18, 2010
Cornell University Vice-President of Communications Tommy Bruce talks about the school's efforts to help Haiti, the new semester, and H1N1 concerns.

Gilmore: Deer & His Future--Jan 18, 2010
Cayuga Heights mayor Jim Gilmore talks about alternatives to shooting deer, and announces he won't run for re-election.

TCAT Route Changes--Jan 18, 2010
TCAT Superintedent of Operations Charlie Brundza talks about the bus route and payment changes and what passengers can expect today.

Ithaca MLK Day Events--Jan 18, 2010
Joe Romano tells us about the Ithaca MLK Day events scheduled in Ithaca.

Obesity & Surgery--Jan 18, 2010
In this week's "To Your Health" from Cayuga Medical Center, Dr. John Mecenas talks about obesity and weight loss surgery.

Local UFC Fighter Jon Jones--Jan 16, 2010
Local UFC fighter Jon "Bones" Jones talks legalizing ultimate fighting in New York, building a training facility in Ithaca, and his upcoming fight to be televised on Verses.

Light in Winter Fest 2010 Preview--Jan 16, 2010
Artistic Director of Ithaca\'s Light in Winter Festival, Barbara Mink, details what to expect from this year\'s event.

IC Student & Haiti--Jan 15, 2010
Natalie Rubino is a freshman at Ithaca College, and she just got back from working in Haiti days before the earthquake. She shares her story with us.

Sweeney: Cornell Hockey--Jan 15, 2010
Ithaca Journal sports reporter Dan Sweeney previews the Cornell men's hockey trip to the North Country this weekend.

At The Movies--Jan 15, 2010
Ithaca Journal film critic Beth Saulnier says there is lots opening this weekend at the movies.

Wegmans Pizza--Jan 15, 2010
In this week's Radio You Feel Good About, we focus on the pizza and wing bar for football fans.

NBC Mess: Leno vs. O'Brien--Jan 14, 2010
Syracuse University media professor Bob Thompson on the mess in late-night at NBC.

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