Perspectives

Perspectives

Perspectives are commentaries produced by and for WNIJ listeners, from a panel of regular contributors and guests.

Episodes

Perspective: Evacuated

August 13, 2026 • 1 min
Chris Fink's annual writing class in the Boundary Waters took a terrifying turn this year.
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Perspective: Is college worth it?

August 12, 2026 • 1 min
Joseph Flynn takes a look at the value of expertise in a world where anti-intellectualism is growing.
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Perspective: My own Odyssey

August 11, 2026 • 1 min
Paula Garrett shares more about her journey to find her muse in Greece.
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Perspective: Know what you know

August 10, 2026 • 1 min
Lonny Cain talks about the things we know....or think we know.
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Perspective: Perhaps we aren't too big

August 3, 2026 • 1 min
Andrew Nelson circles back in history and it's not pretty.
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Perspective: Healthcare is a right

July 29, 2026 • 2 mins
Dr. John Maynard says there is a better way when it comes to healthcare for Americans.
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Perspective: Can't we do this any better?

July 28, 2026 • 1 min
It's time for Wester Wuori to flare off some methane, er, gaseous political build-up, again.
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Perspective: Ending the photo moratorium

July 27, 2026 • 1 min
Marnie O. Mamminga resisted taking photos for a month — but then the biggest temptation stepped back in front of her camera.
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Perspective: Oppenheimer and Odysseus

July 26, 2026 • 1 min
Tom McBride wonders which tortured male hero director Christopher Nolan will take on next.
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Perspective 250: Singing 'America the Beautiful,' far, far away

July 23, 2026 • 1 min
It's a beautiful moonlit night in Sri Lanka and it's your turn to entertain your new friends around the bonfire. Rick Brooks surprised himself.
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Perspective: Oz from a different angle

July 22, 2026 • 1 min
Deborah Booth finds magic in watching the Wizard of Oz with her grandchild — but she can't forget the dark side of the rainbow.
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Perspective: Snack time

July 21, 2026 • 1 min
In honor of National Junk Food Day, Rosie Klepper shares her new favorite snack with us.
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Perspective: Pay attention to what you pay attention to

July 20, 2026 • 1 min
Dan Kenney says your attention is worth protecting.
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Perspective: Fad or function?

July 16, 2026 • 1 min
Check out Anissa Kuhar's closet.
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Perspective: The wisdom of the crowd

July 15, 2026 • 1 min
The reaction to a DeKalb City Council vote about unhoused people has Emily McKee feeling hopeful.
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Perspectives 250: Grateful for this country's gifts

July 15, 2026 • 1 min
Katie Andraski remembers digging up our nation's past.
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Perspective 250: What about jazz?

July 8, 2026 • 1 min
Joseph Flynn noticed that an American original was missing from the nation's celebrations for the 250th anniversary.
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Perspective: Memories of Kalymnos

July 6, 2026 • 1 min
Paula Garrett takes us where rock climbers meet sponge divers.
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Perspective 250: We are worth celebrating

July 3, 2026 • 1 min
What makes America great? Nia Norris is Clueless.
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Perspective: Outdoor education isn't extra — it's essential

July 2, 2026 • 1 min
Julie Bassett wants to give kids the opportunity to explore nature.
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