Perspectives

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John Pearce welcomes listeners to conversations about local and regional history, religion, and the humanities through interviews with professors, experts and religious leaders. He also invites Lehigh Valley residents to share their stories, and spotlights community organizations doing good in their neighborhoods.

  1. 25/12/2025

    Pennsylvania German Culture with Dr. William Donner | Perspectives

    John Pearce talks with Dr. William Donner about the history of PA Dutch culture, and whether we should be calling people Dutch or German.

    29 min

  2. 27/11/2025

    "Spirit of Community Collaboration" with Jessica Edris and Megan van Ravenswaay | Perspectives

    John Pearce explores the upcoming Lehigh Valley 250 celebrations planned for next year with project leaders Jessica Edris and Megan van Ravenswaay.

    30 min

  3. 23/10/2025

    Tuberculosis Throughout Time with Dr. James Higgins | Perspectives

    John Pearce sits down with Dr. James Higgins, author of The War Against Tuberculosis, to explore the history of the bacterial disease.

    30 min

  4. 25/09/2025

    The 2025 CROP Hunger Walk with Dianne Kareha and Steve Simmons | Perspectives

    John Pearce welcomes Dianne Kareha and Steve Simmons, the organizers for the Allentown and Bethlehem CROP Hunger Walks, raising awareness and funds to fight worldwide hunger.

    29 min

  5. 28/08/2025

    "Community Is Huge to Us" with Megan Van Ravenswaay | Perspectives

    John Pearce is joined by Megan van Ravenswaay, Executive Director of the Northampton County Historical and Genealogical Society, to explore the organization's programming.

    29 min

  6. 24/07/2025

    Villages in Partnership with Becky and John Tacca | Perspectives

    John Pearce sits down with Becky and John Tacca to talk about their experiences visiting Africa and the need for assistance in less fortunate nations.

    30 min

  7. 26/06/2025

    "She Risked Everything That Is Dear to Man" with Alisa Dupuy | Perspectives

    John Pearce welcomes Alisa Dupuy, a historical impersonator who brings women spies throughout history into the studio to tell their stories.

    31 min

  8. 22/05/2025

    Bethlehem's Rusting History with Steven and John Landis | Perspectives

    John Pearce talks with Steven and John Landis about their book Bethlehem Steel: Rusting Relic, including stunning history and photos of the former plant.

    33 min
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John Pearce welcomes listeners to conversations about local and regional history, religion, and the humanities through interviews with professors, experts and religious leaders. He also invites Lehigh Valley residents to share their stories, and spotlights community organizations doing good in their neighborhoods.

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  • Canal
    WDIY 88.1 FM
  • Creador
    WDIY 88.1 FM
  • Años de actividad
    2022 - 2025
  • Episodios
    20
  • Clasificación
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    Perspectives

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