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

Perspective: If your heart is cold, your vision will be distorted

April 29, 2024 • 1 min

Dan Kenney says more and more counties are subscribing to the "non-sanctuary county" movement.

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Perspective: The letter B and what it means

April 26, 2024 • 1 min

Rick Brooks experiences his own Ubuntu revelation regarding his alma mater: "I am because we are."

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Perspective: Do we need indie bookstores? Let's do the numbers

April 25, 2024 • 1 min

Dan Klefstad says there are a lot of reasons to get to your local bookstore this Saturday and beyond.

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Perspective: Introvert. Extrovert. Ambivert?

April 24, 2024 • 1 min

Suzanne Degges-White doesn't fall into the simple Introvert/Extrovert categories. Do you?

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Perspective: The pros and cons of voting by mail

April 23, 2024 • 1 min

Voting by mail has its plusses, but Katie Andraski says there are things she would miss on election day.

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Perspective: Inflation is a real problem...especially for Democrats

April 22, 2024 • 1 min

Bob Evans takes a look at what could be the biggest problem for Democrats this election season.

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Perspective: Whose side were you on during that solar eclipse?

April 19, 2024 • 1 min

Tom McBride is not a fan of the moon. But the sun is another matter.

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Perspective: To love your neighbor, know your neighbor

April 18, 2024 • 1 min

Kyle White says DeKalb County has at least 20 food pantries — and that inspired him to get to know his neighbors and clients.

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Perspective: Yard Lover

April 17, 2024 • 1 min

Marnie O. Mamminga loves her yard, especially watching spring unfold there.

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Perspective: My century-old home

April 16, 2024 • 1 min

Paula Garrett explores her own home in an expedition that's both real and imaginary.

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Perspective: Take a moment to applaud cheerleaders

April 15, 2024 • 1 min

Lonny Cain wonders how many people could use a good cheering on right now.

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Perspective: A eulogy for print media

April 12, 2024 • 1 min

Nia Springer Norris is afraid that her life-long love affair with the magazine is over.

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Perspective: But nobody wants to do the dishes...

April 11, 2024 • 1 min

It's time to give, says Lynnea Erickson Laskowski.

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Perspective: Mediterranean diet or Mediterranean lifestyle?

April 10, 2024 • 1 min

Francisco Solaris-Larrave says it's not just what you eat.

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Perspective: Ice out.

April 9, 2024 • 1 min

Chris Fink reluctantly waves goodbye to winter and hello to the delights of spring.

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Perspective: Inevitability

April 8, 2024 • 1 min

Things in America always turn out for the best, right? Andrew Nelson shares his thoughts.

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Perspective: Deepfake David

April 5, 2024 • 1 min

Is it David Gunkel or AI David Gunkel? Deepfake technology is getting dangerously good...and easy to use.

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Perspective: Money-changers and Bible-sellers

April 3, 2024 • 1 min

Joe Mitchell says a former president's recent venture is a lesson in capitalism, not Christianity.

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Perspective: It's Sexual Assault Awareness Month. How can I help?

April 2, 2024 • 1 min

Beth Ganion says this month is a great time to remind people that if you or someone you know needs help, there are resources nearby.

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Perspective: Seventy and beyond

April 2, 2024 • 1 min

Wester Wuori shares shares a major milestones with Perspectives listeners.

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Perspectives

Episodes

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Perspective: Do we need indie bookstores? Let's do the numbers

Perspective: Introvert. Extrovert. Ambivert?

Perspective: The pros and cons of voting by mail

Perspective: Inflation is a real problem...especially for Democrats

Perspective: Whose side were you on during that solar eclipse?

Perspective: To love your neighbor, know your neighbor

Perspective: Yard Lover

Perspective: My century-old home

Perspective: Take a moment to applaud cheerleaders

Perspective: A eulogy for print media

Perspective: But nobody wants to do the dishes...

Perspective: Mediterranean diet or Mediterranean lifestyle?

Perspective: Ice out.

Perspective: Inevitability

Perspective: Deepfake David

Perspective: Money-changers and Bible-sellers

Perspective: It's Sexual Assault Awareness Month. How can I help?

Perspective: Seventy and beyond

Popular Podcasts

Perspective: If your heart is cold, your vision will be distorted

Perspective: The letter B and what it means