http://wxxi.org/perspectives Perspectives will examine all aspects of life that matter to Rochester and Upstate New York, ranging from politics, education and health care to sports, religion and the arts. Each week listeners will hear compelling conversations with interesting and important people. Curt Smith will talk with national and regional newsmakers, to help listeners understand how issues and events affect them personally. Listeners are invited to send their questions to perspectives@wxxi.org . en-us WXXI Public Broadcasting Council Sat, 28 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT Tue, 29 May 2012 01:19:16 GMT Public Podcaster 30 perspectives@wxxi.org Curt Smith no Perspectives,Curt Smith,Rochester ,Upstate New York, politics, education,health care,sports, religion,the arts Perspectives will examine all aspects of life that matter to Rochester and Upstate New York, ranging from politics, education and health care to sports, religion and the arts. Each week listeners will hear compelling conversations with interesting and important people. Curt Smith will talk with national and regional newsmakers, to help listeners understand how issues and events affect them personally. Listeners are invited to send their questions to perspectives@wxxi.org . Curt Smith http://media.publicbroadcasting.net/wxxi/ondemand/podcast/podcastImage_471_small.gif http://wxxi.org/perspectives Perspectives logo http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wxxi/.jukebox/media/wxxi/1012269/mp3/perspectives/podcast/471/1012269.mp3 Former Untied States Ambassador to the United Nations, Director of the U.S. Arms Control and Disarmament Agency, and key advisor to President Reagan in three superpower summits with Soviet General Chairman Mikhail Gorbachev in 1985, 1986, and 1987. On Wednesday, May 2, Adelman will discuss ales and Times of Ronald Reagan.... wxxi Sat, 28 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT perspectives@wxxi.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wxxi/.jukebox/media/wxxi/1012269/mp3/perspectives/podcast/471/1012269.mp3 00:00:00 no CURT SMITH Former Untied States Ambassador to the United Nations, Director of the U.S. Arms Control and Disarmament Agency, and key advisor to President Reagan in three superpower summits with Soviet General Chairman Mikhail Gorbachev in 1985, 1986, and 1987. On Former Untied States Ambassador to the United Nations, Director of the U.S. Arms Control and Disarmament Agency, and key advisor to President Reagan in three superpower summits with Soviet General Chairman Mikhail Gorbachev in 1985, 1986, and 1987. On Wednesday, May 2, Adelman will discuss ales and Times of Ronald Reagan.... Curt Smith http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wxxi/.jukebox/media/wxxi/1011131/mp3/perspectives/podcast/471/1011131.mp3 Kenneth Adelman is among America's most celebrated diplomats: former Untied States Ambassador to the United Nations, Director of the U.S. Arms Control and Disarmament Agency, and key advisor to President Reagan in three superpower summits with Soviet General Chairman Mikhail Gorbachev... wxxi Thu, 26 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT perspectives@wxxi.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wxxi/.jukebox/media/wxxi/1011131/mp3/perspectives/podcast/471/1011131.mp3 00:00:00 no CURT SMITH, KENNETH ADELMAN Kenneth Adelman is among America's most celebrated diplomats: former Untied States Ambassador to the United Nations, Director of the U.S. Arms Control and Disarmament Agency, and key advisor to President Reagan in three superpower summits with Kenneth Adelman is among America's most celebrated diplomats: former Untied States Ambassador to the United Nations, Director of the U.S. Arms Control and Disarmament Agency, and key advisor to President Reagan in three superpower summits with Soviet General Chairman Mikhail Gorbachev... Curt Smith http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wxxi/.jukebox/media/wxxi/1010062/mp3/perspectives/podcast/471/1010062.mp3 Fred Beltz, official historian of Oak Hill Country Club in the Rochester suburb of Pittsford, describes the course's great past and the PGA tournament, one of golf's four yearly majors, to be played there next year... wxxi Sat, 21 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT perspectives@wxxi.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wxxi/.jukebox/media/wxxi/1010062/mp3/perspectives/podcast/471/1010062.mp3 00:00:00 no CURT SMITH Fred Beltz, official historian of Oak Hill Country Club in the Rochester suburb of Pittsford, describes the course's great past and the PGA tournament, one of golf's four yearly majors, to be played there next year... Fred Beltz, official historian of Oak Hill Country Club in the Rochester suburb of Pittsford, describes the course's great past and the PGA tournament, one of golf's four yearly majors, to be played there next year... Curt Smith http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wxxi/.jukebox/media/wxxi/1009547/mp3/perspectives/podcast/471/1009547.mp3 Jim Memmott grew up in Upstate New York, taught American Literature at St. Lawrence University, joined the Rochester Times-Union and then Democrat & Chronicle newspapers, and also teaches Journalism today at the University of Rochester. wxxi Sat, 14 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT perspectives@wxxi.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wxxi/.jukebox/media/wxxi/1009547/mp3/perspectives/podcast/471/1009547.mp3 00:00:00 no CURT SMITH Jim Memmott grew up in Upstate New York, taught American Literature at St. Lawrence University, joined the Rochester Times-Union and then Democrat & Chronicle newspapers, and also teaches Journalism today at the University of Rochester. Jim Memmott grew up in Upstate New York, taught American Literature at St. Lawrence University, joined the Rochester Times-Union and then Democrat & Chronicle newspapers, and also teaches Journalism today at the University of Rochester. Curt Smith http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wxxi/.jukebox/media/wxxi/1009545/mp3/perspectives/podcast/471/1009545.mp3 He details the changing food tastes of undergraduate college students -- in that sense, outlining the new Fusion Market on the SUNY at Geneseo campus. wxxi Sat, 07 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT perspectives@wxxi.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wxxi/.jukebox/media/wxxi/1009545/mp3/perspectives/podcast/471/1009545.mp3 00:00:00 no CURT SMITH He details the changing food tastes of undergraduate college students -- in that sense, outlining the new Fusion Market on the SUNY at Geneseo campus. He details the changing food tastes of undergraduate college students -- in that sense, outlining the new Fusion Market on the SUNY at Geneseo campus. Curt Smith http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wxxi/.jukebox/media/wxxi/1007664/mp3/perspectives/podcast/471/1007664.mp3 Usually, students of a long-ago Presidency analyze it by using observations of people who were not alive at the time. Daniel Gorman, age twenty, is a sophomore at a Western New York university. He wrote a term paper, which led to a major role at a national conference, by collecting observations of people who had been alive when Franklin Roosevelt was .. wxxi Sat, 24 Mar 2012 04:00:00 GMT perspectives@wxxi.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wxxi/.jukebox/media/wxxi/1007664/mp3/perspectives/podcast/471/1007664.mp3 00:00:00 no CURT SMITH Usually, students of a long-ago Presidency analyze it by using observations of people who were not alive at the time. Daniel Gorman, age twenty, is a sophomore at a Western New York university. He wrote a term paper, which led to a major role at a Usually, students of a long-ago Presidency analyze it by using observations of people who were not alive at the time. Daniel Gorman, age twenty, is a sophomore at a Western New York university. He wrote a term paper, which led to a major role at a national conference, by collecting observations of people who had been alive when Franklin Roosevelt was .. Curt Smith http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wxxi/.jukebox/media/wxxi/1007663/mp3/perspectives/podcast/471/1007663.mp3 Don Stevens, since 1986 the play-by-play Voice of the American Hockey League Rochester Americans. Born in the Canadian province of Alberta, Stevens will discuss how he entered broadcasting, memories of the Americans including thousands awaiting their early-morning arrival in Rochester to celebrate a 1987 Calder Cup title, and the team's once and again.. wxxi Sat, 17 Mar 2012 04:00:00 GMT perspectives@wxxi.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wxxi/.jukebox/media/wxxi/1007663/mp3/perspectives/podcast/471/1007663.mp3 00:00:00 no CURT SMITH Don Stevens, since 1986 the play-by-play Voice of the American Hockey League Rochester Americans. Born in the Canadian province of Alberta, Stevens will discuss how he entered broadcasting, memories of the Americans including thousands awaiting their Don Stevens, since 1986 the play-by-play Voice of the American Hockey League Rochester Americans. Born in the Canadian province of Alberta, Stevens will discuss how he entered broadcasting, memories of the Americans including thousands awaiting their early-morning arrival in Rochester to celebrate a 1987 Calder Cup title, and the team's once and again.. Curt Smith http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wxxi/.jukebox/media/wxxi/1007661/mp3/perspectives/podcast/471/1007661.mp3 Jim Milroy is Vice President for Administration and Finance, the State University of New York at Geneseo, responsible for the college's financial operations. Dr. Milroy details the SUNY system's assets and challenges. Robin Mamlet is co-author of a new book published by Random House, College Admission From Application to Acceptance: Step by Step. wxxi Sat, 10 Mar 2012 05:00:00 GMT perspectives@wxxi.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wxxi/.jukebox/media/wxxi/1007661/mp3/perspectives/podcast/471/1007661.mp3 00:00:00 no CURT SMITH Jim Milroy is Vice President for Administration and Finance, the State University of New York at Geneseo, responsible for the college's financial operations. Dr. Milroy details the SUNY system's assets and challenges. Robin Mamlet is Jim Milroy is Vice President for Administration and Finance, the State University of New York at Geneseo, responsible for the college's financial operations. Dr. Milroy details the SUNY system's assets and challenges. Robin Mamlet is co-author of a new book published by Random House, College Admission From Application to Acceptance: Step by Step. Curt Smith http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wxxi/.jukebox/media/wxxi/1005833/mp3/perspectives/podcast/471/1005833.mp3 Bob Smith. This week Perspectives explores the listening territory of Western New York. The show's guest for the entire hour is a man who has broadcast in both Buffalo and Rochester since the 1970s. wxxi Sat, 03 Mar 2012 05:00:00 GMT perspectives@wxxi.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wxxi/.jukebox/media/wxxi/1005833/mp3/perspectives/podcast/471/1005833.mp3 00:00:00 no CURT SMITH, 1370 Bob Smith. This week Perspectives explores the listening territory of Western New York. The show's guest for the entire hour is a man who has broadcast in both Buffalo and Rochester since the 1970s. Bob Smith. This week Perspectives explores the listening territory of Western New York. The show's guest for the entire hour is a man who has broadcast in both Buffalo and Rochester since the 1970s. Curt Smith http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wxxi/.jukebox/media/wxxi/1005137/mp3/perspectives/podcast/471/1005137.mp3 As age four, Douglas MacKinnon almost froze to death in a car from a blizzard while his parents got drunk in a nearby bar. At nine, he was trying to sleep on a filthy floor mattress when his mother shot a full clip of bullets into the bedroom. By 15, he was rolling pennies to buy food and medicine for his ailing sister. wxxi Sat, 25 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT perspectives@wxxi.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wxxi/.jukebox/media/wxxi/1005137/mp3/perspectives/podcast/471/1005137.mp3 00:00:00 no CURT SMITH, DOUGLAS MACKINNON As age four, Douglas MacKinnon almost froze to death in a car from a blizzard while his parents got drunk in a nearby bar. At nine, he was trying to sleep on a filthy floor mattress when his mother shot a full clip of bullets into the bedroom. By 15, As age four, Douglas MacKinnon almost froze to death in a car from a blizzard while his parents got drunk in a nearby bar. At nine, he was trying to sleep on a filthy floor mattress when his mother shot a full clip of bullets into the bedroom. By 15, he was rolling pennies to buy food and medicine for his ailing sister. Curt Smith http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wxxi/.jukebox/media/wxxi/1004694/mp3/perspectives/podcast/471/1004694.mp3 One guest, Thomas Gibbons, President of the Rochester, New York, Hearing and Speech Center, discusses noise's volume -- its effect, ubiquity, and damage. He compares workplace and recreational noise, noting how each can lessen hearing, and details the Center's new initiative, "Too Loud?" wxxi Sat, 18 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT perspectives@wxxi.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wxxi/.jukebox/media/wxxi/1004694/mp3/perspectives/podcast/471/1004694.mp3 00:00:00 no CURT SMITH One guest, Thomas Gibbons, President of the Rochester, New York, Hearing and Speech Center, discusses noise's volume -- its effect, ubiquity, and damage. He compares workplace and recreational noise, noting how each can lessen hearing, and One guest, Thomas Gibbons, President of the Rochester, New York, Hearing and Speech Center, discusses noise's volume -- its effect, ubiquity, and damage. He compares workplace and recreational noise, noting how each can lessen hearing, and details the Center's new initiative, "Too Loud?" Curt Smith http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wxxi/.jukebox/media/wxxi/1004693/mp3/perspectives/podcast/471/1004693.mp3 Reviewing the most recent Super Bowl, and the National Football League's appeal across the land. Pete Fierle, born in Bufffalo, heads digital media and communications at the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio, birthplace of the NFL. He explores what the Hall of Fame is, does, and means to visitors. Scott Pitoniak is the author of 15 books... wxxi Sat, 11 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT perspectives@wxxi.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wxxi/.jukebox/media/wxxi/1004693/mp3/perspectives/podcast/471/1004693.mp3 00:00:00 no CURT SMITH Reviewing the most recent Super Bowl, and the National Football League's appeal across the land. Pete Fierle, born in Bufffalo, heads digital media and communications at the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio, birthplace of the NFL. He Reviewing the most recent Super Bowl, and the National Football League's appeal across the land. Pete Fierle, born in Bufffalo, heads digital media and communications at the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio, birthplace of the NFL. He explores what the Hall of Fame is, does, and means to visitors. Scott Pitoniak is the author of 15 books... Curt Smith http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wxxi/.jukebox/media/wxxi/1002843/mp3/perspectives/podcast/471/1002843.mp3 John Harris, born in the Rochester, New York, suburb of Pittsford, is Editor-in-Chief of Politico and Political.com, the nationally-known Arlington, Virginia, based political news organization. He will explore the 2012 Republican Presidential contest, the battle between candidates Mitt Romney and Newt Gingrich, the candidacy of Barack Obama, ... wxxi Sat, 04 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT perspectives@wxxi.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wxxi/.jukebox/media/wxxi/1002843/mp3/perspectives/podcast/471/1002843.mp3 00:00:00 no CURT SMITH John Harris, born in the Rochester, New York, suburb of Pittsford, is Editor-in-Chief of Politico and Political.com, the nationally-known Arlington, Virginia, based political news organization. He will explore the 2012 Republican Presidential contest, John Harris, born in the Rochester, New York, suburb of Pittsford, is Editor-in-Chief of Politico and Political.com, the nationally-known Arlington, Virginia, based political news organization. He will explore the 2012 Republican Presidential contest, the battle between candidates Mitt Romney and Newt Gingrich, the candidacy of Barack Obama, ... Curt Smith http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wxxi/.jukebox/media/wxxi/1002842/mp3/perspectives/podcast/471/1002842.mp3 Chris Schultz, head varsity hockey coach at the State University of New York, explores the rise in regional interest of hockey at every level, including high school and college. Scott Hesko is chief meteorologist for Rochester, New York television channels 7 and 8, its Fox and CBS outlets, respectively. wxxi Sat, 21 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT perspectives@wxxi.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wxxi/.jukebox/media/wxxi/1002842/mp3/perspectives/podcast/471/1002842.mp3 00:00:00 no CURT SMITH Chris Schultz, head varsity hockey coach at the State University of New York, explores the rise in regional interest of hockey at every level, including high school and college. Scott Hesko is chief meteorologist for Rochester, New York television Chris Schultz, head varsity hockey coach at the State University of New York, explores the rise in regional interest of hockey at every level, including high school and college. Scott Hesko is chief meteorologist for Rochester, New York television channels 7 and 8, its Fox and CBS outlets, respectively. Curt Smith http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wxxi/.jukebox/media/wxxi/1002841/mp3/perspectives/podcast/471/1002841.mp3 As the Empire State's three-term Governor, Mario Cuomo often used the term "the family of New York" in his annual State of the State address. Recently, his son, Governor Andrew Cuomo, focused on that family's health in his State of the State address. Buffalo News business columnist and reporter Dave Robinson discusses what the speech said, meant, ... wxxi Sat, 14 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT perspectives@wxxi.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wxxi/.jukebox/media/wxxi/1002841/mp3/perspectives/podcast/471/1002841.mp3 00:00:00 no CURT SMITH As the Empire State's three-term Governor, Mario Cuomo often used the term "the family of New York" in his annual State of the State address. Recently, his son, Governor Andrew Cuomo, focused on that family's health in his As the Empire State's three-term Governor, Mario Cuomo often used the term "the family of New York" in his annual State of the State address. Recently, his son, Governor Andrew Cuomo, focused on that family's health in his State of the State address. Buffalo News business columnist and reporter Dave Robinson discusses what the speech said, meant, ... Curt Smith http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wxxi/.jukebox/media/wxxi/999195/mp3/perspectives/podcast/471/999195.mp3 First, John Wawrow, Associated Press sports correspondent, explores current issues of interest to upstate New York: football's Buffalo Bills' final 6-10 record wxxi Sat, 07 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT perspectives@wxxi.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wxxi/.jukebox/media/wxxi/999195/mp3/perspectives/podcast/471/999195.mp3 00:00:00 no CURT SMITH First, John Wawrow, Associated Press sports correspondent, explores current issues of interest to upstate New York: football's Buffalo Bills' final 6-10 record First, John Wawrow, Associated Press sports correspondent, explores current issues of interest to upstate New York: football's Buffalo Bills' final 6-10 record Curt Smith http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wxxi/.jukebox/media/wxxi/999189/mp3/perspectives/podcast/471/999189.mp3 Two of America's finest journalists look back at 2011, and ahead to 2012. New York Post columnist and state editor Fred Dicker explores the Empire State, including the first year of Andrew Cuomo as Governor. How has Cuomo changed Albany? wxxi Sat, 31 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT perspectives@wxxi.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wxxi/.jukebox/media/wxxi/999189/mp3/perspectives/podcast/471/999189.mp3 00:00:00 no CURT SMITH Two of America's finest journalists look back at 2011, and ahead to 2012. New York Post columnist and state editor Fred Dicker explores the Empire State, including the first year of Andrew Cuomo as Governor. How has Cuomo changed Albany? Two of America's finest journalists look back at 2011, and ahead to 2012. New York Post columnist and state editor Fred Dicker explores the Empire State, including the first year of Andrew Cuomo as Governor. How has Cuomo changed Albany? Curt Smith http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wxxi/.jukebox/media/wxxi/999185/mp3/perspectives/podcast/471/999185.mp3 One guest, Thomas Gibbons, President of the Rochester, New York, Hearing and Speech Center, discusses noise's volume -- its effect, ubiquity, and damage. He compares workplace and recreational noise, noting how each can lessen hearing, and details the Center's new initiative, "Too Loud?" wxxi Sat, 17 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT perspectives@wxxi.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wxxi/.jukebox/media/wxxi/999185/mp3/perspectives/podcast/471/999185.mp3 00:00:00 no CURT SMITH One guest, Thomas Gibbons, President of the Rochester, New York, Hearing and Speech Center, discusses noise's volume -- its effect, ubiquity, and damage. He compares workplace and recreational noise, noting how each can lessen hearing, and One guest, Thomas Gibbons, President of the Rochester, New York, Hearing and Speech Center, discusses noise's volume -- its effect, ubiquity, and damage. He compares workplace and recreational noise, noting how each can lessen hearing, and details the Center's new initiative, "Too Loud?" Curt Smith http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wxxi/.jukebox/media/wxxi/999197/mp3/perspectives/podcast/471/999197.mp3 Bob McCarthy, Buffalo News political columnist and reporter, discusses what the recent election of a Democrat as Erie County Executive means. Is the Niagara Frontier returning to Democratic dominance? wxxi Sat, 10 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT perspectives@wxxi.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wxxi/.jukebox/media/wxxi/999197/mp3/perspectives/podcast/471/999197.mp3 00:00:00 no CURT SMITH Bob McCarthy, Buffalo News political columnist and reporter, discusses what the recent election of a Democrat as Erie County Executive means. Is the Niagara Frontier returning to Democratic dominance? Bob McCarthy, Buffalo News political columnist and reporter, discusses what the recent election of a Democrat as Erie County Executive means. Is the Niagara Frontier returning to Democratic dominance? Curt Smith http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wxxi/.jukebox/media/wxxi/999184/mp3/perspectives/podcast/471/999184.mp3 According to a number of polling firms, including Gallup and Harris, the most effective U.S. major-party acceptance speech since then was Richard Nixon's at the 1968 Republican Convention in Miami. It converted millions of viewers, swelled his lead over Democratic candidate Hubert Humphrey, and was crucial to Nixon's narrow victory in November. wxxi Sat, 03 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT perspectives@wxxi.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wxxi/.jukebox/media/wxxi/999184/mp3/perspectives/podcast/471/999184.mp3 00:00:00 no CURT SMITH According to a number of polling firms, including Gallup and Harris, the most effective U.S. major-party acceptance speech since then was Richard Nixon's at the 1968 Republican Convention in Miami. It converted millions of viewers, swelled his According to a number of polling firms, including Gallup and Harris, the most effective U.S. major-party acceptance speech since then was Richard Nixon's at the 1968 Republican Convention in Miami. It converted millions of viewers, swelled his lead over Democratic candidate Hubert Humphrey, and was crucial to Nixon's narrow victory in November. Curt Smith