http://www.wkms.org/commentaries.php Hear the voices and opinions of the Four Rivers Region on topics ranging from politics, musicians, book reviews, and special events. en-us Fri, 06 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:19:48 GMT Public Podcaster 30 wkmsnews@murraystate.edu wkms no wkms, public radio Hear the voices and opinions of the Four Rivers Region on topics ranging from politics, musicians, book reviews, and special events. wkms http://media.publicbroadcasting.net/wkms/ondemand/podcast/podcastImage_343_small.jpg http://www.wkms.org/commentaries.php http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wkms/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1575144 As the weather gets colder many turn their attention indoors, to good food, drink and a few good reads. This is not unlike the usual interests of famous fictional detective, Commissaire Maigret, the lead character in George Simenon's long-running series. Commentator Michael Cohen peaks through the pages of one of his books. wkms Fri, 06 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT wkmsnews@murraystate.edu http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wkms/.jukebox/media/wkms/869576/mp3/news/podcast/343/869576.mp3 00:00:00 no WKMS, MICHAEL COHEN, UNCOMMON MYSTERY, MAIGRET LOSES HIS TEMPER, SIMENON As the weather gets colder many turn their attention indoors, to good food, drink and a few good reads. This is not unlike the usual interests of famous fictional detective, Commissaire Maigret, the lead character in George Simenon's long-running As the weather gets colder many turn their attention indoors, to good food, drink and a few good reads. This is not unlike the usual interests of famous fictional detective, Commissaire Maigret, the lead character in George Simenon's long-running series. Commentator Michael Cohen peaks through the pages of one of his books. wkms http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wkms/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1571942 Michael Cohen pulls out his detective bag for a look through the first book of a Tartan Noir series by one of the United Kingdom's top selling crime authors. wkms Thu, 29 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT wkmsnews@murraystate.edu http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wkms/.jukebox/media/wkms/868093/mp3/news/podcast/343/868093.mp3 00:00:00 no WKMS, MICHAEL COHEN, UNCOMMON MYSTERY Michael Cohen pulls out his detective bag for a look through the first book of a Tartan Noir series by one of the United Kingdom's top selling crime authors. Michael Cohen pulls out his detective bag for a look through the first book of a Tartan Noir series by one of the United Kingdom's top selling crime authors. wkms http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wkms/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1571236 Darlene Mazzone of Paducah Life Magazine listens to WKMS all day, every day. She enjoys news in the morning, jazz in the evening and everything in between. She could be considered a die-hard listener. From one die-hard to another, she urges you to support WKMS during our autumn membership drive. wkms Wed, 28 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT wkmsnews@murraystate.edu http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wkms/.jukebox/media/wkms/867775/mp3/news/podcast/343/867775.mp3 00:00:00 no WKMS, DARLENE MAZZONE, MAZZONE COMMUNICATIONS, PADUCAH LIFE Darlene Mazzone of Paducah Life Magazine listens to WKMS all day, every day. She enjoys news in the morning, jazz in the evening and everything in between. She could be considered a die-hard listener. From one die-hard to another, she urges you to Darlene Mazzone of Paducah Life Magazine listens to WKMS all day, every day. She enjoys news in the morning, jazz in the evening and everything in between. She could be considered a die-hard listener. From one die-hard to another, she urges you to support WKMS during our autumn membership drive. wkms http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wkms/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1571225 Mary Thorsby of iListPaducah.com said she loves her job, but the only person she would trade with is Terry Gross, of Fresh Air. Fresh Air is one of the newer shows in the WKMS program schedule. Mary Thorsby listens to Fresh Air on WKMS, her public radio home since moving to Paducah. In this commentary, she talks about her favorite program on WKMS. wkms Wed, 28 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT wkmsnews@murraystate.edu http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wkms/.jukebox/media/wkms/867769/mp3/news/podcast/343/867769.mp3 00:00:00 no WKMS, MARY THORSBY, ILISTPADUCAH Mary Thorsby of iListPaducah.com said she loves her job, but the only person she would trade with is Terry Gross, of Fresh Air. Fresh Air is one of the newer shows in the WKMS program schedule. Mary Thorsby listens to Fresh Air on WKMS, her public Mary Thorsby of iListPaducah.com said she loves her job, but the only person she would trade with is Terry Gross, of Fresh Air. Fresh Air is one of the newer shows in the WKMS program schedule. Mary Thorsby listens to Fresh Air on WKMS, her public radio home since moving to Paducah. In this commentary, she talks about her favorite program on WKMS. wkms http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wkms/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1566600 WKMS Station Manager Kate Lochte encourages listeners to support WKMS and speaks here about our upcoming autumn fundraiser. wkms Fri, 16 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT wkmsnews@murraystate.edu http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wkms/.jukebox/media/wkms/865812/mp3/news/podcast/343/865812.mp3 00:00:00 no WKMS, KATE LOCHTE WKMS Station Manager Kate Lochte encourages listeners to support WKMS and speaks here about our upcoming autumn fundraiser. WKMS Station Manager Kate Lochte encourages listeners to support WKMS and speaks here about our upcoming autumn fundraiser. wkms http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wkms/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1563904 For many, autumn is a season of turkeys, pumpkins, hayrides, light jackets, raking leaves, gathering with loved ones and giving thanks. Commentator and professional storyteller Robert Valentine shares another reason why autumn is special. wkms Thu, 08 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT wkmsnews@murraystate.edu http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wkms/.jukebox/media/wkms/864686/mp3/news/podcast/343/864686.mp3 00:00:00 no WKMS, ROBERT VALENTINE For many, autumn is a season of turkeys, pumpkins, hayrides, light jackets, raking leaves, gathering with loved ones and giving thanks. Commentator and professional storyteller Robert Valentine shares another reason why autumn is special. For many, autumn is a season of turkeys, pumpkins, hayrides, light jackets, raking leaves, gathering with loved ones and giving thanks. Commentator and professional storyteller Robert Valentine shares another reason why autumn is special. wkms http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wkms/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1550914 Literary critics can't help comparing Jedediah Berry's debut mystery novel, The Manual of Detection to the works of Franz Kafka, Jorge Louis Borges or Ray Bradberry. One could argue the case for these comparisons simply because the book is difficult to define in its originality. Commentator Michael Cohen addresses this conundrum as he peaks through the pages of this cerebral, absurdist Uncommon Mystery. wkms Fri, 04 Sep 2009 04:00:00 GMT wkmsnews@murraystate.edu http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wkms/.jukebox/media/wkms/858825/mp3/news/podcast/343/858825.mp3 00:00:00 no WKMS, MICHAEL COHEN, UNCOMMON MYSTERY, THE MANUAL OF DETECTION, JEDEDIAH BERRY Literary critics can't help comparing Jedediah Berry's debut mystery novel, The Manual of Detection to the works of Franz Kafka, Jorge Louis Borges or Ray Bradberry. One could argue the case for these comparisons simply because the book is Literary critics can't help comparing Jedediah Berry's debut mystery novel, The Manual of Detection to the works of Franz Kafka, Jorge Louis Borges or Ray Bradberry. One could argue the case for these comparisons simply because the book is difficult to define in its originality. Commentator Michael Cohen addresses this conundrum as he peaks through the pages of this cerebral, absurdist Uncommon Mystery. wkms http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wkms/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1542411 Have you ever loved a story or a book so much that you've imagined the characters to be real? What if they literally became real? Author Karen Joy Fowler blurs this line between fiction and reality in her latest novel, Wit's End, in which the protagonist takes residence in the home of a famous mystery writer and finds herself to be the subject of fanatical blog posts. Commentator Michael Cohen peaks through the pages of this humorous and transformative Uncommon Mystery. wkms Thu, 13 Aug 2009 04:00:00 GMT wkmsnews@murraystate.edu http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wkms/.jukebox/media/wkms/854857/mp3/news/podcast/343/854857.mp3 00:00:00 no WKMS, WITS END, MICHAEL COHEN, UNCOMMON MYSTERY Have you ever loved a story or a book so much that you've imagined the characters to be real? What if they literally became real? Author Karen Joy Fowler blurs this line between fiction and reality in her latest novel, Wit's End, in which Have you ever loved a story or a book so much that you've imagined the characters to be real? What if they literally became real? Author Karen Joy Fowler blurs this line between fiction and reality in her latest novel, Wit's End, in which the protagonist takes residence in the home of a famous mystery writer and finds herself to be the subject of fanatical blog posts. Commentator Michael Cohen peaks through the pages of this humorous and transformative Uncommon Mystery. wkms http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wkms/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1539654 As we all know, the 2nd attempt to pass expanded gambling legislation in Kentucky made it out of committee only to fall short in the full legislature. Commentator Patience Renzulli is among those disappointed by the measure's failure. She says slots opponents have backed the wrong horse. wkms Thu, 06 Aug 2009 04:00:00 GMT wkmsnews@murraystate.edu http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wkms/.jukebox/media/wkms/853606/mp3/news/podcast/343/853606.mp3 00:00:00 no WKMS, PATIENCE RENZULLI, KENTUCKY SLOTS As we all know, the 2nd attempt to pass expanded gambling legislation in Kentucky made it out of committee only to fall short in the full legislature. Commentator Patience Renzulli is among those disappointed by the measure's failure. She says As we all know, the 2nd attempt to pass expanded gambling legislation in Kentucky made it out of committee only to fall short in the full legislature. Commentator Patience Renzulli is among those disappointed by the measure's failure. She says slots opponents have backed the wrong horse. wkms http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wkms/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1537030 Lots of fans dream of what it might be like to take the field and try playing the games they've only watched. Commentator Bill Littlefield cautions them to be careful what they wish for. wkms Fri, 31 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT wkmsnews@murraystate.edu http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wkms/.jukebox/media/wkms/852504/mp3/news/podcast/343/852504.mp3 00:00:00 no Lots of fans dream of what it might be like to take the field and try playing the games they've only watched. Commentator Bill Littlefield cautions them to be careful what they wish for. Lots of fans dream of what it might be like to take the field and try playing the games they've only watched. Commentator Bill Littlefield cautions them to be careful what they wish for. wkms http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wkms/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1530826 "I was sitting at my computer, writing a post for my blog, of course listening to WKMS, when I heard the news. WKMS, our own WKMS, would soon be carrying Fresh Air with Terry Gross. I shook my head like a big wet dog. I couldn't believe my ears!" wkms Thu, 16 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT wkmsnews@murraystate.edu http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wkms/.jukebox/media/wkms/849615/mp3/news/podcast/343/849615.mp3 00:00:00 no WKMS, PATIENCE RENZULLI, PROGRAMMING CHANGES "I was sitting at my computer, writing a post for my blog, of course listening to WKMS, when I heard the news. WKMS, our own WKMS, would soon be carrying Fresh Air with Terry Gross. I shook my head like a big wet dog. I couldn't believe "I was sitting at my computer, writing a post for my blog, of course listening to WKMS, when I heard the news. WKMS, our own WKMS, would soon be carrying Fresh Air with Terry Gross. I shook my head like a big wet dog. I couldn't believe my ears!" wkms http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wkms/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1529579 I am absolutely outraged that WKMS is dropping classical music from its primary station. It's wrong and it's a betrayal of our mission as a public university to bring culture to the people of Western Kentucky. But no decision is final. We can fight this one and we must! wkms Tue, 14 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT wkmsnews@murraystate.edu http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wkms/.jukebox/media/wkms/848996/mp3/news/podcast/343/848996.mp3 00:00:00 no WKMS, JOE FUHRMANN I am absolutely outraged that WKMS is dropping classical music from its primary station. It's wrong and it's a betrayal of our mission as a public university to bring culture to the people of Western Kentucky. But no decision is final. We I am absolutely outraged that WKMS is dropping classical music from its primary station. It's wrong and it's a betrayal of our mission as a public university to bring culture to the people of Western Kentucky. But no decision is final. We can fight this one and we must! wkms http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wkms/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1529570 We have a well-entertained electorate. There has never been so many people with so many ways to amuse themselves than Americans today. wkms Tue, 14 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT wkmsnews@murraystate.edu http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wkms/.jukebox/media/wkms/848992/mp3/news/podcast/343/848992.mp3 00:00:00 no WKMS, KEVIN QUALLS We have a well-entertained electorate. There has never been so many people with so many ways to amuse themselves than Americans today. We have a well-entertained electorate. There has never been so many people with so many ways to amuse themselves than Americans today. wkms http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wkms/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1528583 On Sunday, it was announced that pitcher Tim Wakefield of the Red Sox had made his first All-Star Team. Wakefield, a knuckleballer who will be forty three next month, began his career with the Pittsburgh Pirates and has been a versatile and durable pitcher for Boston since 1995. Wakefield will take the field for the American League All-Stars in St. Louis on Tuesday (July 14th) and commentator Bill Littlefield feels that circumstance is worthy of note. wkms Sat, 11 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT wkmsnews@murraystate.edu http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wkms/.jukebox/media/wkms/848634/mp3/news/podcast/343/848634.mp3 00:00:00 no WKMS, 43 YEAR-OLD PITCHER, TIM WAKEFIELD On Sunday, it was announced that pitcher Tim Wakefield of the Red Sox had made his first All-Star Team. Wakefield, a knuckleballer who will be forty three next month, began his career with the Pittsburgh Pirates and has been a versatile and durable On Sunday, it was announced that pitcher Tim Wakefield of the Red Sox had made his first All-Star Team. Wakefield, a knuckleballer who will be forty three next month, began his career with the Pittsburgh Pirates and has been a versatile and durable pitcher for Boston since 1995. Wakefield will take the field for the American League All-Stars in St. Louis on Tuesday (July 14th) and commentator Bill Littlefield feels that circumstance is worthy of note. wkms http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wkms/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1517361 Beyond the wins and losses, as he has followed the sports news recently, commentator Bill Littlefield feels he's been learning more than he has any right to know. wkms Fri, 12 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT wkmsnews@murraystate.edu http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wkms/.jukebox/media/wkms/842945/mp3/news/podcast/343/842945.mp3 00:00:00 no WKMS Beyond the wins and losses, as he has followed the sports news recently, commentator Bill Littlefield feels he's been learning more than he has any right to know. Beyond the wins and losses, as he has followed the sports news recently, commentator Bill Littlefield feels he's been learning more than he has any right to know. wkms http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wkms/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1514531 If you have fond memories of summertime as a child, you'll understand exactly what storyteller Robert Valentine is talking about when he tells the summer story of a simple, childhood game: Kicking the Can. wkms Fri, 05 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT wkmsnews@murraystate.edu http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wkms/.jukebox/media/wkms/841553/mp3/news/podcast/343/841553.mp3 00:00:00 no WKMS, ROBERT VALENTINE, BOB VALENTINE, KICKING THE CAN If you have fond memories of summertime as a child, you'll understand exactly what storyteller Robert Valentine is talking about when he tells the summer story of a simple, childhood game: Kicking the Can. If you have fond memories of summertime as a child, you'll understand exactly what storyteller Robert Valentine is talking about when he tells the summer story of a simple, childhood game: Kicking the Can. wkms http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wkms/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1511726 Commentator Richard Nelson believes gambling machines at race tracks across the Commonwealth would line the pockets of wealthy business owners at the expense of most Kentuckians and that gambling our way out of a recession is no way to run a government. wkms Fri, 29 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT wkmsnews@murraystate.edu http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wkms/.jukebox/media/wkms/840196/mp3/news/podcast/343/840196.mp3 00:00:00 no WKMS, RICHARD NELSON Commentator Richard Nelson believes gambling machines at race tracks across the Commonwealth would line the pockets of wealthy business owners at the expense of most Kentuckians and that gambling our way out of a recession is no way to run a government. Commentator Richard Nelson believes gambling machines at race tracks across the Commonwealth would line the pockets of wealthy business owners at the expense of most Kentuckians and that gambling our way out of a recession is no way to run a government. wkms http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wkms/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1505557 It's time for Act II of the 2009 Spring Fund Drive and Dr. Barbara Cobb shows her support to WKMS. She shares an intimate look at how WKMS has changed her life, how NPR News has been for her and her family, and why both are important to her. She says NPR makes us better people. Isn't that worth supporting? wkms Wed, 13 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT wkmsnews@murraystate.edu http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wkms/.jukebox/media/wkms/837257/mp3/news/podcast/343/837257.mp3 00:00:00 no WKMS, BARBARA COBB It's time for Act II of the 2009 Spring Fund Drive and Dr. Barbara Cobb shows her support to WKMS. She shares an intimate look at how WKMS has changed her life, how NPR News has been for her and her family, and why both are important to her. She It's time for Act II of the 2009 Spring Fund Drive and Dr. Barbara Cobb shows her support to WKMS. She shares an intimate look at how WKMS has changed her life, how NPR News has been for her and her family, and why both are important to her. She says NPR makes us better people. Isn't that worth supporting? wkms http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wkms/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1505549 During Murray State's graduation ceremony, Dr. Barbara Cobb began to think about beginnings and endings, like ending the WKMS Spring Fundraiser and beginning a great summer. She asks, that while you are making your new beginnings, consider contributing to WKMS. What will WKMS contribute to the next phase of your life? wkms Wed, 13 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT wkmsnews@murraystate.edu http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wkms/.jukebox/media/wkms/837254/mp3/news/podcast/343/837254.mp3 00:00:00 no WKMS, BARBARA COBB During Murray State's graduation ceremony, Dr. Barbara Cobb began to think about beginnings and endings, like ending the WKMS Spring Fundraiser and beginning a great summer. She asks, that while you are making your new beginnings, consider During Murray State's graduation ceremony, Dr. Barbara Cobb began to think about beginnings and endings, like ending the WKMS Spring Fundraiser and beginning a great summer. She asks, that while you are making your new beginnings, consider contributing to WKMS. What will WKMS contribute to the next phase of your life? wkms http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wkms/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1505527 Regular commentator Patience Renzulli said she was a "poop head" before supporting WKMS. It wasn't until she missed WKMS that she truly realized how important it was to her life. Now, because she supports WKMS, she can hold her head up high (also, because she is no longer poopy). wkms Wed, 13 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT wkmsnews@murraystate.edu http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wkms/.jukebox/media/wkms/837242/mp3/news/podcast/343/837242.mp3 00:00:00 no WKMS, PATIENCE RENZULLI, POOP HEAD Regular commentator Patience Renzulli said she was a "poop head" before supporting WKMS. It wasn't until she missed WKMS that she truly realized how important it was to her life. Now, because she supports WKMS, she can hold her Regular commentator Patience Renzulli said she was a "poop head" before supporting WKMS. It wasn't until she missed WKMS that she truly realized how important it was to her life. Now, because she supports WKMS, she can hold her head up high (also, because she is no longer poopy). wkms http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wkms/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1505514 It's Act II of the Spring Fundraiser and Constance Alexander pledges her support to WKMS. Moving from New Jersey to western Kentucky may have been a bit of a culture shock, but WKMS made her feel at home and kept her connected to the world. wkms Wed, 13 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT wkmsnews@murraystate.edu http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wkms/.jukebox/media/wkms/837235/mp3/news/podcast/343/837235.mp3 00:00:00 no WKMS, CONNIE ALEXANDER, CONSTANCE ALEXANDER It's Act II of the Spring Fundraiser and Constance Alexander pledges her support to WKMS. Moving from New Jersey to western Kentucky may have been a bit of a culture shock, but WKMS made her feel at home and kept her connected to the world. It's Act II of the Spring Fundraiser and Constance Alexander pledges her support to WKMS. Moving from New Jersey to western Kentucky may have been a bit of a culture shock, but WKMS made her feel at home and kept her connected to the world. wkms http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wkms/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1505508 It's Act II of the Spring Fundraiser and Dr. Rusty Jones pledges his support to WKMS. He's recently moved to the area and discovered WKMS while driving. Hear how he got involved with the station and why the station is an important asset to his new life in the region. wkms Wed, 13 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT wkmsnews@murraystate.edu http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wkms/.jukebox/media/wkms/837232/mp3/news/podcast/343/837232.mp3 00:00:00 no WKMS, RUSTY JONES, SPRING FUNDRAISER It's Act II of the Spring Fundraiser and Dr. Rusty Jones pledges his support to WKMS. He's recently moved to the area and discovered WKMS while driving. Hear how he got involved with the station and why the station is an important asset to It's Act II of the Spring Fundraiser and Dr. Rusty Jones pledges his support to WKMS. He's recently moved to the area and discovered WKMS while driving. Hear how he got involved with the station and why the station is an important asset to his new life in the region. wkms http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wkms/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1494387 You know the saying, "April showers bring May flowers." April is the first full month of spring and for many it evokes a spirited new beginning, for others: RAIN. Commentator Robert Valentine gives April a proverbial umbrella and says, it's not the "cruelest month," it's the "coolest month." wkms Thu, 16 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT wkmsnews@murraystate.edu http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wkms/.jukebox/media/wkms/831838/mp3/news/podcast/343/831838.mp3 00:00:00 no WKMS, ROBERT VALENTINE, BOB VALENTINE, APRIL IS THE COOLEST MONTH, T.S. ELIOT You know the saying, "April showers bring May flowers." April is the first full month of spring and for many it evokes a spirited new beginning, for others: RAIN. Commentator Robert Valentine gives April a proverbial umbrella and You know the saying, "April showers bring May flowers." April is the first full month of spring and for many it evokes a spirited new beginning, for others: RAIN. Commentator Robert Valentine gives April a proverbial umbrella and says, it's not the "cruelest month," it's the "coolest month." wkms http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wkms/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1492071 The Easter miracle is a vital, and some would say indispensable, part of Christian doctrine. As Easter Sunday approaches, commentator and Murray State history professor Dr. Joe Fuhrmann asks believers and non-believers to take a moment to consider what happened on that day. wkms Fri, 10 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT wkmsnews@murraystate.edu http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wkms/.jukebox/media/wkms/830799/mp3/news/podcast/343/830799.mp3 00:00:00 no WKMS, JOE FUHRMANN The Easter miracle is a vital, and some would say indispensable, part of Christian doctrine. As Easter Sunday approaches, commentator and Murray State history professor Dr. Joe Fuhrmann asks believers and non-believers to take a moment to consider The Easter miracle is a vital, and some would say indispensable, part of Christian doctrine. As Easter Sunday approaches, commentator and Murray State history professor Dr. Joe Fuhrmann asks believers and non-believers to take a moment to consider what happened on that day. wkms http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wkms/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1477410 Teatro La Fenice in Venice is one of the most famous opera houses in Europe and is the setting for the Donna Leon's internationally best-selling "Brunetti" mystery novel series. Commentator Michael Cohen peaks through the pages of this Venetian who-done-it in his latest Uncommon Mystery. wkms Thu, 05 Mar 2009 05:00:00 GMT wkmsnews@murraystate.edu http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wkms/.jukebox/media/wkms/824396/mp3/news/podcast/343/824396.mp3 00:00:00 no WKMS Teatro La Fenice in Venice is one of the most famous opera houses in Europe and is the setting for the Donna Leon's internationally best-selling "Brunetti" mystery novel series. Commentator Michael Cohen peaks through the pages Teatro La Fenice in Venice is one of the most famous opera houses in Europe and is the setting for the Donna Leon's internationally best-selling "Brunetti" mystery novel series. Commentator Michael Cohen peaks through the pages of this Venetian who-done-it in his latest Uncommon Mystery. wkms http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wkms/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1468618 First it was 700 billion, now it's 800 billion The price tag for resolving America's economic crisis continues to grow as more and more Americans are losing their jobs and homes. Commentator Doctor Bill Schell suggests a different kind of stimulus package: substantial public funds into the hands of individual householders. wkms Wed, 11 Feb 2009 05:00:00 GMT wkmsnews@murraystate.edu http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wkms/.jukebox/media/wkms/820130/mp3/news/podcast/343/820130.mp3 00:00:00 no WKMS First it was 700 billion, now it's 800 billion The price tag for resolving America's economic crisis continues to grow as more and more Americans are losing their jobs and homes. Commentator Doctor Bill Schell suggests a different kind of First it was 700 billion, now it's 800 billion The price tag for resolving America's economic crisis continues to grow as more and more Americans are losing their jobs and homes. Commentator Doctor Bill Schell suggests a different kind of stimulus package: substantial public funds into the hands of individual householders. wkms http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wkms/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1443860 If you're looking for a warm and fuzzy Christmas present for a loved one, a puppy might not be the best idea. The Humane Society warns "a dog is a precious purchase that will be in someone's life for an average of 15 years, so it should not be an impulse buy." Commentator Patience Renzulli addresses this issue in a story titled "Santa's Sigh." wkms Fri, 19 Dec 2008 05:00:00 GMT wkmsnews@murraystate.edu http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wkms/.jukebox/media/wkms/807860/mp3/news/podcast/343/807860.mp3 00:00:00 no WKMS If you're looking for a warm and fuzzy Christmas present for a loved one, a puppy might not be the best idea. The Humane Society warns "a dog is a precious purchase that will be in someone's life for an average of 15 years, so it If you're looking for a warm and fuzzy Christmas present for a loved one, a puppy might not be the best idea. The Humane Society warns "a dog is a precious purchase that will be in someone's life for an average of 15 years, so it should not be an impulse buy." Commentator Patience Renzulli addresses this issue in a story titled "Santa's Sigh." wkms http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wkms/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1443857 There's nothing like a warm Christmas corpse to chill your bones in the holiday season. That's what the artisans of the Bruel House in Grammercy Park must deal with in Margaret Maron's novel, Corpus Christmas. Commentator Michael Cohen says this artsy mystery will have you guessing until the end. wkms Fri, 19 Dec 2008 05:00:00 GMT wkmsnews@murraystate.edu http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wkms/.jukebox/media/wkms/807857/mp3/news/podcast/343/807857.mp3 00:00:00 no WKMS There's nothing like a warm Christmas corpse to chill your bones in the holiday season. That's what the artisans of the Bruel House in Grammercy Park must deal with in Margaret Maron's novel, Corpus Christmas. Commentator Michael Cohen There's nothing like a warm Christmas corpse to chill your bones in the holiday season. That's what the artisans of the Bruel House in Grammercy Park must deal with in Margaret Maron's novel, Corpus Christmas. Commentator Michael Cohen says this artsy mystery will have you guessing until the end. wkms http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wkms/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1438352 Kate Lochte remembers the late WKMS commentator Eva Baker Watson of Golconda, Illinois, through Ms. Watson's own poems. wkms Mon, 15 Dec 2008 05:00:00 GMT wkmsnews@murraystate.edu http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wkms/.jukebox/media/wkms/804719/mp3/news/podcast/343/804719.mp3 00:00:00 no WKMS Kate Lochte remembers the late WKMS commentator Eva Baker Watson of Golconda, Illinois, through Ms. Watson's own poems. Kate Lochte remembers the late WKMS commentator Eva Baker Watson of Golconda, Illinois, through Ms. Watson's own poems. wkms http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wkms/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1438313 With a downtrodden economy and a president-elect hopeful to implement change, many Americans are anxiously and nervously anticipating the coming year. Commentator Richard Nelson hopes for a change in the way society and lawmakers consider pornography. He believes the distinction between what is art and pornography is a fine line, but that "we are so far over the line, it is appalling." wkms Fri, 12 Dec 2008 05:00:00 GMT wkmsnews@murraystate.edu http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wkms/.jukebox/media/wkms/804665/mp3/news/podcast/343/804665.mp3 00:00:00 no WKMS With a downtrodden economy and a president-elect hopeful to implement change, many Americans are anxiously and nervously anticipating the coming year. Commentator Richard Nelson hopes for a change in the way society and lawmakers consider pornography. With a downtrodden economy and a president-elect hopeful to implement change, many Americans are anxiously and nervously anticipating the coming year. Commentator Richard Nelson hopes for a change in the way society and lawmakers consider pornography. He believes the distinction between what is art and pornography is a fine line, but that "we are so far over the line, it is appalling." wkms http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wkms/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1438307 If you're looking for a good mystery novel to curl up with by the fire this holiday season, commentator Michael Cohen suggests you take a stab at Patricia Moyes' novel Season of Snows and Sins. This uncommon mystery for the holidays takes place in the Swiss Alps during a Christmas vacation - gone wrong. wkms Fri, 12 Dec 2008 05:00:00 GMT wkmsnews@murraystate.edu http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wkms/.jukebox/media/wkms/804660/mp3/news/podcast/343/804660.mp3 00:00:00 no WKMS If you're looking for a good mystery novel to curl up with by the fire this holiday season, commentator Michael Cohen suggests you take a stab at Patricia Moyes' novel Season of Snows and Sins. This uncommon mystery for the holidays takes If you're looking for a good mystery novel to curl up with by the fire this holiday season, commentator Michael Cohen suggests you take a stab at Patricia Moyes' novel Season of Snows and Sins. This uncommon mystery for the holidays takes place in the Swiss Alps during a Christmas vacation - gone wrong. wkms http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wkms/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1432200 Literature's most famous detective, Sherlock Holmes, was introduced to the world during the winter holidays just over 120 years ago in the publication, "Beeton's Christmas Annual." Mystery fan Michael Cohen says deciding whether or not to read a book featuring Sherlock Holmes this holiday season, would be "Elementary, my dear Watson." wkms Fri, 05 Dec 2008 05:00:00 GMT wkmsnews@murraystate.edu http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wkms/.jukebox/media/wkms/800879/mp3/news/podcast/343/800879.mp3 00:00:00 no WKMS Literature's most famous detective, Sherlock Holmes, was introduced to the world during the winter holidays just over 120 years ago in the publication, "Beeton's Christmas Annual." Mystery fan Michael Cohen says deciding Literature's most famous detective, Sherlock Holmes, was introduced to the world during the winter holidays just over 120 years ago in the publication, "Beeton's Christmas Annual." Mystery fan Michael Cohen says deciding whether or not to read a book featuring Sherlock Holmes this holiday season, would be "Elementary, my dear Watson." wkms http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wkms/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1423336 Got that holiday itch but not quite sure how to scratch it? Commentator Michael Cohen suggests taking a stab at Henry Kisor's novel Season's Revenge: A Christmas Mystery. This uncommon mystery for the holidays features a Native American detective investigating an unusual murder in northern Michigan. wkms Fri, 28 Nov 2008 05:00:00 GMT wkmsnews@murraystate.edu http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wkms/.jukebox/media/wkms/795542/mp3/news/podcast/343/795542.mp3 00:00:00 no WKMS Got that holiday itch but not quite sure how to scratch it? Commentator Michael Cohen suggests taking a stab at Henry Kisor's novel Season's Revenge: A Christmas Mystery. This uncommon mystery for the holidays features a Native American Got that holiday itch but not quite sure how to scratch it? Commentator Michael Cohen suggests taking a stab at Henry Kisor's novel Season's Revenge: A Christmas Mystery. This uncommon mystery for the holidays features a Native American detective investigating an unusual murder in northern Michigan. wkms http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wkms/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1411426 Author and commentator Mike Freeland, a World War 2 combat medic, reflects on the cost of freedom and the responsibility of citizenship. wkms Tue, 11 Nov 2008 05:00:00 GMT wkmsnews@murraystate.edu http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wkms/.jukebox/media/wkms/788638/mp3/news/podcast/343/788638.mp3 00:00:00 no WKMS Author and commentator Mike Freeland, a World War 2 combat medic, reflects on the cost of freedom and the responsibility of citizenship. Author and commentator Mike Freeland, a World War 2 combat medic, reflects on the cost of freedom and the responsibility of citizenship. wkms http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wkms/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1411467 Recently, MSU students from India planted a tree honoring Mahatma Gandhi on the land at the corner of 16th and Main in Murray. On this site once stood a family grocery store. Next, Martin Tracy of Murray recalls when he and his family traded with Riley's Food Market and became a part of its community of customers. He enlisted the help of the store's proprietors' Thelma Riley Bailey and her husband Jack Bailey of Murray in this remembrance. wkms Mon, 10 Nov 2008 05:00:00 GMT wkmsnews@murraystate.edu http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wkms/.jukebox/media/wkms/788690/mp3/news/podcast/343/788690.mp3 00:00:00 no WKMS Recently, MSU students from India planted a tree honoring Mahatma Gandhi on the land at the corner of 16th and Main in Murray. On this site once stood a family grocery store. Next, Martin Tracy of Murray recalls when he and his family traded with Recently, MSU students from India planted a tree honoring Mahatma Gandhi on the land at the corner of 16th and Main in Murray. On this site once stood a family grocery store. Next, Martin Tracy of Murray recalls when he and his family traded with Riley's Food Market and became a part of its community of customers. He enlisted the help of the store's proprietors' Thelma Riley Bailey and her husband Jack Bailey of Murray in this remembrance. wkms http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wkms/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1409372 In her novel, "Murdering Americans," veteran crime novelist Ruth Dudley Edwards has her British, right-wing detective, Lady Troutbeck experience a bit of culture shock when she pays a visit to a liberal American college in Indiana only to find an obsession with political correctness and a medley of murders. Mystery fan Michael Cohen says this political thriller may appeal to folks from both sides of the political spectrum, those who are open minded, anyway. wkms Fri, 07 Nov 2008 05:00:00 GMT wkmsnews@murraystate.edu http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wkms/.jukebox/media/wkms/787580/mp3/news/podcast/343/787580.mp3 00:00:00 no WKMS In her novel, "Murdering Americans," veteran crime novelist Ruth Dudley Edwards has her British, right-wing detective, Lady Troutbeck experience a bit of culture shock when she pays a visit to a liberal American college in Indiana In her novel, "Murdering Americans," veteran crime novelist Ruth Dudley Edwards has her British, right-wing detective, Lady Troutbeck experience a bit of culture shock when she pays a visit to a liberal American college in Indiana only to find an obsession with political correctness and a medley of murders. Mystery fan Michael Cohen says this political thriller may appeal to folks from both sides of the political spectrum, those who are open minded, anyway. wkms http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wkms/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1403675 Whichever candidate gets elected this Tuesday, it's certain history will be made. By January 20th, 2009, we'll have either our first African American president or our first female Vice President. This time 40 years ago, Americans were celebrating another historic election. Commentator Dr. Brian Clardy takes us back to 1968, when Richard Milhous Nixon became the 37th President of the United States. wkms Fri, 31 Oct 2008 04:00:00 GMT wkmsnews@murraystate.edu http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wkms/.jukebox/media/wkms/783563/mp3/news/podcast/343/783563.mp3 00:00:00 no WKMS Whichever candidate gets elected this Tuesday, it's certain history will be made. By January 20th, 2009, we'll have either our first African American president or our first female Vice President. This time 40 years ago, Americans were Whichever candidate gets elected this Tuesday, it's certain history will be made. By January 20th, 2009, we'll have either our first African American president or our first female Vice President. This time 40 years ago, Americans were celebrating another historic election. Commentator Dr. Brian Clardy takes us back to 1968, when Richard Milhous Nixon became the 37th President of the United States. wkms http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wkms/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1381881 Each Friday this month on Meridian we've run part of a national series called Hidden Kitchens and tomorrow where we take a look at some hidden kitchens in our region. We asked Commentator Dr. Scott Vander Ploeg where he finds hidden kitchens, he said, In contemporary fiction. wkms Sun, 05 Oct 2008 04:00:00 GMT wkmsnews@murraystate.edu http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wkms/.jukebox/media/wkms/769628/mp3/news/podcast/343/769628.mp3 00:00:00 no WKMS Each Friday this month on Meridian we've run part of a national series called Hidden Kitchens and tomorrow where we take a look at some hidden kitchens in our region. We asked Commentator Dr. Scott Vander Ploeg where he finds hidden kitchens, he Each Friday this month on Meridian we've run part of a national series called Hidden Kitchens and tomorrow where we take a look at some hidden kitchens in our region. We asked Commentator Dr. Scott Vander Ploeg where he finds hidden kitchens, he said, In contemporary fiction. wkms http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wkms/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1381880 On June 18th, Congress overrode the President's veto on the Farm Bill. This means good things ahead for local farmers and members of the Community Farm Alliance of Kentucky. Dr. Scott Vander Ploeg says you too can feel the effects of healthy living and a sustainable future by becoming a locavore ...that is, eating and advocating locally grown food. wkms Sun, 05 Oct 2008 04:00:00 GMT wkmsnews@murraystate.edu http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wkms/.jukebox/media/wkms/769627/mp3/news/podcast/343/769627.mp3 00:00:00 no WKMS On June 18th, Congress overrode the President's veto on the Farm Bill. This means good things ahead for local farmers and members of the Community Farm Alliance of Kentucky. Dr. Scott Vander Ploeg says you too can feel the effects of healthy On June 18th, Congress overrode the President's veto on the Farm Bill. This means good things ahead for local farmers and members of the Community Farm Alliance of Kentucky. Dr. Scott Vander Ploeg says you too can feel the effects of healthy living and a sustainable future by becoming a locavore ...that is, eating and advocating locally grown food. wkms http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wkms/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1381879 The technology market is constantly being flooded with new products. Young people seem to adapt quickly, but Scott Vander Ploeg is having trouble keeping up. wkms Sun, 05 Oct 2008 04:00:00 GMT wkmsnews@murraystate.edu http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wkms/.jukebox/media/wkms/769626/mp3/news/podcast/343/769626.mp3 00:00:00 no WKMS The technology market is constantly being flooded with new products. Young people seem to adapt quickly, but Scott Vander Ploeg is having trouble keeping up. The technology market is constantly being flooded with new products. Young people seem to adapt quickly, but Scott Vander Ploeg is having trouble keeping up. wkms