Perspectives

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

Episodes

Perspective: Changing minds

May 11, 2026 • 1 min

Deborah Koons-Beauchamp takes a fresh look at kids these days.

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Perspective: It's OK to be anxious, grads

May 8, 2026 • 1 min

Eryn Lent is excited about graduation!

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Perspective: All shall be well

May 7, 2026 • 1 min

Lou Ness muses about the nature of things.

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Perspective: Don't fall for the trap

May 6, 2026 • 1 min

Talkin' houseplants with Rosie Klepper in today's Perspective.

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Perspective: Doomscrolling

May 5, 2026 • 1 min

On today's Perspective, Katie Andraski says, "Not again."

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Perspective: Like a cage of parakeets, or there's still hope

May 4, 2026 • 1 min

On today's Perspective, Francisco Solares-Larrave speaks about parakeets and hope.

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Perspective: Sallllmon.

May 1, 2026 • 1 min

Dan Libman ruins something you probably love.

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Perspective: Alcoholic minds

May 1, 2026 • 1 min

Tom McBride says it's an interesting place to visit, maybe...

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Perspective: Mug moments are for transition times

April 29, 2026 • 1 min

Anissa Kuhar contemplates life over a cup of coffee.

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Perspective: Where we get our information

April 28, 2026 • 1 min

On today's Perspective, Paula Garrett says, "Reliable information is endangered."

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Perspective: A problem of will

April 27, 2026 • 1 min

With Republicans and Democrats deadlocked over their own power, Bob Evans wonders who will do what's right for the country.

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Perspective: Only the beginning

April 24, 2026 • 1 min

On today's Perspective, learn about why Nia Springer-Norris is not the main character.

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Perspective: The real job

April 23, 2026 • 1 min

Lonny Cain finds a whole new focus in retirement.

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Perspective: Even therapists need therapists

April 22, 2026 • 1 min

Deborah Koons-Beauchamp says therapy is a strength, not a weakness.

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Perspective: Lessons from my 9-year-old

April 21, 2026 • 1 min

Jodi Ritter updates us on life with her son, now that he's nine.

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Perspective: The now what?

April 20, 2026 • 1 min

On today's Perspective, Andrew Nelson says this is the hard part.

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Perspective: Spending priorities

April 16, 2026 • 1 min

On today's perspective, Connie Seraphine asks, "What should be the priority spending agenda for our country right now?"

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Perspective: Earthly observations

April 15, 2026 • 1 min

On today's Perspective, Marnie O. Mamminga shares observations from her recent travels.

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Perspective: Things I don't understand

April 14, 2026 • 1 min

On today's Perspective, Wester Wuori is confused.

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Perspective: On tipping points

April 13, 2026 • 1 min

On today's Perspective, Reed Scherer muses on tipping points, then and now.

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Perspectives

Episodes

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Perspective: All shall be well

Perspective: Don't fall for the trap

Perspective: Doomscrolling

Perspective: Like a cage of parakeets, or there's still hope

Perspective: Sallllmon.

Perspective: Alcoholic minds

Perspective: Mug moments are for transition times

Perspective: Where we get our information

Perspective: A problem of will

Perspective: Only the beginning

Perspective: The real job

Perspective: Even therapists need therapists

Perspective: Lessons from my 9-year-old

Perspective: The now what?

Perspective: Spending priorities

Perspective: Earthly observations

Perspective: Things I don't understand

Perspective: On tipping points

Popular Podcasts

Perspective: Changing minds

Perspective: It's OK to be anxious, grads