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NPR Cross Currents with Scott Widmeyer Scott Widmeyer
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Cross Currents dives into a broad range of national and world topics, with influential guests and thought leaders from media, politics, business, academia, NGOs and beyond. Host Scott Widmeyer has been in the communications field for four decades-- he has advised presidents, governors, CEOs and leaders of major foundations and companies. His show, Cross Currents, is a weekly public affairs and lifestyle program produced by Nantucket's own WNCK 89.5 FM.
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VOTE: The 2020 Election
Welcome back to Cross Currents! This is the final episode of our fourth season, and we have one message to share: VOTE. Joining Scott and Maura Flynn today are guests Barry Chaiken, Lenny Steinhorn, Jason Bridges, Alison Peck, Rev. Matthew Wright and Catherine Mackay. And, we'll finish with a clip from “Vote,” written and directed by TaNisha Fordham. You can find the full video of this beautiful, moving performance here: https://youtu.be/4ZWP3KvPUd8.
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Making America Read Again
On the show this week, it's all about disrupting media-- from fake news to political legacies, and what's critical to know as you cast a ballot.
Featuring authors Cindy Otis and Jonathan Alter, both out with brand new books; highlights from journalists working in the field through COVID-19; and a segment from Inside Appalachia, an incredible podcast from West Virginia Public Broadcasting, celebrating Indigenous Peoples' Day.
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Coronavirus, Chaos and Conversation
This week on NPR Cross Currents, we're joined by writers Jonathan Alter and Crocker Snow Jr., featuring reading recommendations from Tim Ehrenberg and a story on artist Robert Villamagna's COVID-19 recovery-- with partners 100 Days in Appalachia and the American Pops Orchestra. Make sure to download, subscribe and rate the show today & follow @NPRCrossCurrents on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram!
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COVID-19, Debates and Voting with Guests John Dean and Angela Mayfield
What's on the agenda today? President Donald Trump was taken to Walter Reed on Friday for coronavirus treatment, joining over 7 million Americans who've been infected so far.
Candidate for Georgia HD 67 Angela Mayfield Warner joins us to talk about the looming election and voter turnout w/ @senatormaura who unpacks the first debate. We’re also celebrating the passing of feminist icon Helen Reddy, the artist behind I Am Woman, died on Tuesday.
Then, @swidmeyer interviews fmr. Nixon counsel @JohnWDean on his new book, Authoritarian Nightmare: Trump and his Followers. It covers the president's time in the WH with a base more likely to be intolerant and submissive.
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Remembering RBG As The Election Looms Ahead
This week on Cross Currents, Scott is joined by writer, lecturer and former Nixon White House counsel John Dean; his latest book, Authoritarian Nightmare: Trump and His Followers, was released last month. Then, Maura Flynn dives into the state of feminism amid the impending election as we celebrate the life and legacy of progressive icon Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Download the show today and be sure to follow @NPRCrossCurrents to stay up-to-date on our cultural commentary in a rapidly changing world.
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Meditation, Mantras and Music: Breaking the Stress Cycle
This weekend on NPR Cross Currents, we're joined by musical duo Junelle and Abe Kunin to talk about their latest project with the Dalai Lama, public health expert Dr. Chris Martin and Sue O'Connell from Nantucket Bookworks-- also featuring a segment from West Virginia Public Broadcasting on the new book, Appalachian Fall. Tune in today and make sure you're following along @NPRCrossCurrents for the latest updates!