Wrbh Reading Radio Original Programming Podcasts

In this episode, new host, Babs Wood, sits down with the Deputy Medical Director of New Orleans EMS, Dr. Megan Moreno. Originally aired on Monday, February 10th, 2020.

In this episode, Lynn sits down with Margaret Ether to talk about CASA-Jefferson to tell her about her organization. More information about CASA can be found at https://www.casajefferson.org/ Originally aired on Monday, January 27th, 2020.

In this week's episode, Candice talks with author, Margaret WIlkerson Sexton, to discuss her new book, "The Revisioners." "The Revisioners"was named as a New York Times' Notable Book of the Year. Originally aired on Thursday, January 23rd, 2020.

In this month's update, Megan talks about the "Dialogue on Dent" event - a community discussion on Tom Dent's life and work. The event will take place at Dillard University on Thursday, February 6th from 6pm-9pm, and will be held at the Will W. Alexander Library. Also, on the second Sunday of every month, OBONO encourages its supporters to volunteer at the Louisiana Books 2 Prisoners organization - at 2523 George Nick Connor, New Orleans, LA 70119 - from 4pm-7pm.

In this very special episode of the Music Show, we'll hear part of the New Orleans Jazz Orchestra's performance of Zachary Lazar's Vengeance - the 2019 Selection for One Book One New Orleans' Book of the Year. Originally aired on Tuesday, January 21st, 2020.

In this week's episode, Amy sits down with Ian McNulty, Food Writer for The New Orleans Advocate, to discuss all things happening in food in New Orleans. Also, after the interview, Amy and Ian livestream a King Cake taste test on Facebook! The video can be found here at https://www.facebook.com/pg/chefamysins/videos/ Originally aired on Wednesday, January 22nd, 2020.

In this week's episode, Lynn sits down with James J. Leader (Director of Communications) and Jacinta Massey (ADA Coordinator/Counselor) of Nunez Community College to discuss some exciting new things happening within the college! Originally aired on Monday, January 20th, 2020.

Amy sits down with Morgan Angelle of Bellegarde Bakery to talk about growing up in South Louisiana, baking culture, and PASTA! Bellegarde Bakery is located on 8300 Apple St., New Orleans, 70118 and they're open Tuesday through Saturday, from 8 am to 3 pm Originally aired on Wednesday, January 15th, 2020

To kick off a new Public Affairs Conversation series on BRAIN HEALTH, Anne welcomes back fellow "Anne," Anne Foundas, of the Brain Institute of Louisiana for a discussion on Technology and the Brain. Originally aired on Monday, January 13th, 2020.

In this week's episode, Sherry sits down with local author, Cheryl Gerber to discuss her celebrated and storied career along with her new book, "Cherchez la Femme: New Orleans Women." Originally aired on Thursday, January 16th, 2020.

Scholar and Writer Jeffery Darensbourg discusses his recent Gallery Talk at NOMA focused on the indigenous aspects of the "Inventing Acadia" exhibit at NOMA. "Inventing Acadia" is an exploration of the ways people have attempted to depict the landscape and people of this area.

In this month's update, Megan announces the selection for One Book One New Orleans' 2020 Book of the Year... ..."New Orleans Griot: The Tom Dent Reader" edited by Kalamu Ya Salaam The Kickoff Keynote will be held on Wednesday, January 23rd from 5pm-7pm at UNO's Earl K Long Library (Room 407). For more information about the event, check out OBONO's Facebook page at www.facebook.com/onebookoneneworleans ALSO, Megan and Candice discuss their favorite books from 2019 so be sure to tune in!

This week, we welcome back author/journalist Robert W. Fieseler to talk about fresh starts, new chapters, and renewal for the upcoming decade. Originally aired on Saturday, January 4th, 2020.

Amy sits down with home-cook/author, Mark Stevens. Mark's new book is "Cooking with Spices: 100 Recipes for Blends, Marinades, and Sauces from Around the World," and features over 100 recipes featuring simple, step-by-step instructions for rubs, pastes, sauces, and blends for everyday seasoning. Originally aired on Wednesday, January 1st, 2020.

Anthony grew up in New Orleans, but later moved -- to the west bank. He writes short, quirky, and surreal stories and screenplays. He was also born May 4th, 1977 (Star Wars Day). Originally aired on Saturday, December 28th, 2019.

Local writer, and WRBH volunteer, Michael Tusa sits down to share an excerpt from his latest book, Chasing Charles Bukowski. Michael T. Tusa Jr was born in New Orleans, Louisiana and, as was traditional, is named after his grandfather, who was born in Sicily. Through a fluke (someone was not paying attention!) his father was also named Michael, or as spelled in Italian, Michele. As a baby his father or mother would drop him off each morning at the Catholic convent next door to their home for the nuns to take care of him. He grew up as a lover of all types of music and of books and, for reasons he still ponders today, in open adolescent rebellion against the world around him. An earring, which seemed a necessary statement, soon followed along with a refusal to cut his hair. But as Albert Camus wrote the rebel is simply one who seeks a different order than the one being imposed on him. That different order was found, for him, (and remains so) in the ideas and affirmation from the authors he read and from the b

Today, Amy is on the line with Chef Lesley Stockton to discuss being a good guest during the Holidays. Originally aired on Wednesday, December 18th, 2019.

Anne sits down with Dr. Brendan Sumich of Caplan Eye Clinic for a little Cataracts 101. He'll discuss the latest treatment options and even bust a few Myths. Originally aired on Monday, December 2nd, 2019

Anne sits down with Dr. Brendan Sumich of Caplan Eye Clinic to discuss a common yet often overlooked condition, Dry Eyes. Learn why it can be easy to miss the symptoms and what you can do to combat dryness. Part of our ongoing series on EYE HEALTH. Originally Aired: Monday, November 25th, 2019.

Get to know the WRBH Board Members in our new Interview series! Each quarter, we'll be sitting down for a different Board Member for a brief look behind the curtain. Here, Matt Berger shares his favorite artist and his favorite things to read.