Perspectives

Perspectives

Perspectives are commentaries produced by and for WNIJ listeners, from a panel of regular contributors and guests. If you would like to submit your own Perspective for consideration, send us a script that will run about 90 seconds when read -- that's about 250 words -- and email it to NPR@niu.edu, with "Perspectives" in the subject line.

Episodes

November 26, 2025 1 min
Rosie Klepper would rather see America hotly divided over cranberry sauce than you-know-what at the Thanksgiving dinner table this year.
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G.K. and Wester Wuori share what they are thankful for this Thanksgiving.
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Connie Seraphine looks back at the long road that led to voting rights for women.
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November 20, 2025 1 min
Deborah Booth says immigration raids could normalize the appearance of armed agents in our streets — and that could affect future elections.
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It's a fitting end for some of Marnie O. Mamminga's family friends.
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November 19, 2025 1 min
Rick Brooks goes low.
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November 17, 2025 1 min
Dan Kenney says an ancient monster is afoot in the U.S. government leadership.
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November 14, 2025 1 min
Anissa Kuhar says curiosity may be the key to identifying the real problems.
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November 14, 2025 1 min
Suzanne Degges-White says we need to cool our nation's temperature before it destroys us.
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November 12, 2025 1 min
Lori Drummond-Cherniwchan discovers some things get even better with age — including a disco anthem.
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Katie Andraski wonders what it's like to feel safe at home.
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Bob Evans urges us to remember Veterans Day in this encore Perspective.
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November 7, 2025 1 min
As any state employee knows, accepting gifts on the job is unethical. Suzanne Degges-White looks at the bigger picture.
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Tom McBride thought he finally had time to become the rebel he always dreamed he'd be. But something was missing.
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So you think retirement is all palm trees, naps, and low-impact sports? Lonny Cain says it's complicated.
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November 4, 2025 1 min
Paula Garrett values her hearing...and the ability to listen.
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November 4, 2025 1 min
Taylor Atkins says there's an epidemic of estrangement and wonders if it's an overused solution.
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October 31, 2025 1 min
Anissa Kuhar is an extrovert who learned how to work better with introverts.
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Nia Springer Norris gets spooky with AI doomsday theories.
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October 29, 2025 1 min
Traditions? Rosie Klepper talks Halloween candy.
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