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WPRB News and Culture: Feb. 17, 2013

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Photo Credit: James…….

This week, our newest WPRB News & Culture staff introduce themselves on air for the first time. One of those newbies, Rachna Vyas, hosts News Today. We’ll also hear from Ben Taub about his adventures in Tahrir Square during the Monday Evenings with the Nass segment! Read the full article, “Two Days in Tahrir” right here.


(Download here: WPRB N&C: 2/18/13)

Catch News TodayMonday Evenings with the Nass, and more hot segments every Monday from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM:

  • Hot Air – A debate show in which Princeton students face off to discuss the issues of our time.
  • Fireside Poetry – A poetry discussion show in which the host, often with the help of a guest poet, will talk about a single poet’s work in a casual setting.
  • News Today – reporting and commentary on local, national and international issues and events.

The Week in Review: Feb. 18, 2013

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Photo Credit: curtis.kennington

Here’s this week’s episode of The Week in Review, Read Langan:


 

WPRB News Special: Princeton Bonfire

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Photo Credit: ryanoshea

On November 17, 2012, Princeton celebrated its victory over both Harvard and Yale football with a monumental bonfire. It was a special moment for Princeton students, best captured by Ana Istrate’s story below:


(Or download here: Good Flame – Ana Istrate)

Good Flame aired on January 14, 2013.

 

WPRB News and Culture: Feb. 11, 2013

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Photo Credit: digitalshay

In this week’s episode of WPRB News & Culture, we have the return of Fireside Poetry! J.M. Colon, our host, talks about the poetry of Heather McHugh with guest poet James Arthur :


(Or download here: Fireside Poetry Arthur Feb9)

Click here for more information on Heather McHugh (a short bio).

And make sure to listen to Fireside Poetry and our other segments every Monday from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM:

  • Hot Air – A debate show in which Princeton students face off to discuss the issues of our time.
  • Monday Evenings with the Nass – A series of interviews with the staff of the Nassau Weekly, an alternative newspaper on campus, where they fill us in on what they’ve been working on.
  • News Today – Reporting and commentary on the local, national, and international stories of the week.

 

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WPRB News and Culture: Feb. 10, 2013

After a brief hiatus owing to Winter Break and finals, WPRB News & Culture is back and better than ever before!  We’re happy to announce that we’ve extended our programming block to a full hour, meaning that every Monday night you’ll be treated to an unprecedented blend of top-knotch reporting, cultural programming, student debate, interviews, and more!

Keep an eye out for these hot new shows every Monday from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM:

  • Hot Air – A debate show in which Princeton students face off to discuss the issues of our time.
  • Fireside PoetryA poetry discussion show in which the host, often with the help of a guest poet, will talk about a single poet’s work in a casual setting.
  • Monday Evenings with the Nass – A series of interviews with the staff of the Nassau Weekly, an alternative newspaper on campus, where they fill us in on what they’ve been working on.
  • News Today – Reporting and commentary on the local, national, and international stories of the week.

This week, Ana Istrate interviews the Nass about a student-produced play, Michelle Obama, and more on Monday Evenings with the Nass:


(Or download here: Monday Evenings with the Nass — 2/4/13 (Recorded 10/15/12))

And J.M. Colon reads an essay by George Orwell on how to read a poem in this week’s installment of Fireside Poetry:


(Or download here: Fireside Poetry — 2/4/13)

WPRB News and Culture: Nov. 26, 2012

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Photo: digitalshay

This week is our premiere episode of Fireside Poetry, hosted by J.M. Colon, and featuring local poet Michael Dickman and the writing of Jack Gilbert.

Follow us on Twitter (@WPRBNews) or Facebook (WPRB News) and look forward to more fresh, witty cultural exchanges next semester!


The Week in Review – Nov. 16, 2012

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Photo: zdenadel

Here’s this week’s episode of The Week in Review with Read Langan!

Special Recording Credit to Mr. Istrate.


WPRB News and Culture: Oct. 12, 2012

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Photo: David Woo (Wootang01)

This week’s WPRB News and Culture, hosted by Peter Giovine, begins with the return of Nassau Weekly, followed by interviews with the amazing cast of this year’s Departmental Fall Show, “Der Bourgeois Bigwig”, a modern adaptation of Molière’s classic comedy “Le Bourgeois Gentilhomme”. Finally, we end the show with the director of “Wait Until Dark.”

Follow us on Twitter (@WPRBNews) or Facebook (WPRB News) and look forward to more fresh, witty cultural exchanges next semester!


Special Recording Credit to Mr. Istrate.

WPRB News and Culture: Oct. 29, 2012

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Photo Credit: Cain and Todd Benson

Listen to Hot Air hosted by J.M. Colon, a debate show brought to you by WPRB News & Culture in collaboration with the American Whig-Cliosophic Society. This week, we’re hosting a debate on “Who should lead America- Obama or Romney?”. Our guest debaters are Matt Saunders and Chris Costantini. Stay tuned for the complete broadcast of this week’s News program, posted here on www.wprb.com/news!


(Download: Hot Air Debate: Obama vs Romney)

Who do you think should be in the Oval Office? Which side of the debate convinces you? Vote and share your thoughts below! To vote by phone, send a text to 22333; type 124590 for Barack Obama and 124594 for Mitt Romney.

Follow us on Twitter (@WPRBNews) or Facebook (WPRB News) and look forward to more fresh, witty cultural exchanges next semester!