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All you from familiar with Chicago radio may know of what I am going to talk about.
WGN radio is the most listened to radio station here. I personally don't like most of the more popular talent that they have on the station. It is geared for an "older audience" IMO.
At night, they have a gentleman on named Milt Rosenberg. (9-11pm CST during the week as long as there isn't a sCrUB game or a Northwestern Wildcat game) He is a professor of psychology, amonst other things, Jewish, and leans heavily to the right. His shows though, are extremely informative with highly intelligent guests that have a thorough knowledge of what they speak. Milt will go off every now and then on his opinions of todays colleges, things related to being Jewish, or political matters, but his show is about information and learning. For me, it's about being exposed to much that I know nothing of or things that I didn't know enough about, from people much smarter than I, that have spent years on whatever topics are at hand.
The great thing is that he has archived many of his best shows from the last 30 years. Most are without commercial interruption. They cover anything and everything. I especially like the historical, scientific, and polical related topics. You can pick a show to listen to, stop listening whenever you want, and go back at a later date. I listen to shows many times. While I do stuff around the house, handle my business paperwork, or watch my losers come in on the CBS scoreboard (LOL). You can listen to the show live every night on the net by clicking on the appropriate "Listen Now" icon. (again, 9pm-11pm CST).
At times it does get a bit "high brow", and you may not share the opinions of Milt and/or his guests. But I would urge you to keep an open mind especially to opinions you don't share because there is almost always an educated and honest explanation involved. Many shows are of the "book tour" variety where a guest goes across the country to various media outlets and talks of his latest work. Others are pre-planned panel type shows on a variety of subjects. The greatest thing of this show, is it's length and total coverage of a subject. The main thing I don't like about public radio (amongst others), is that they never actually cover anything. They just spend a preset minimal amount of time on a topic, and also don't show all sides. Leaves one very unsatisfied.
There is something for everyone in this forum.
IMO, to start (my 1st three suggestions to you)...
http://wgnradio.com/shows/ex720/index.html
click on the "audio archives" in the right column
scroll down (and listen) to...
1-Krakatoa, by Simon Winchester
2-Six Days of War: June 1967 and the Making of the Modern Middle East, Michael Oren1
3-Spy Dust: Two Masters of Disguise Reveal the Tools and Operations that Helped Win the Cold War, Antonio and Jonna Mendez
These will give you a good intro into what Milt does. Then listen to whatever else you wish.
I think many in this forum, being from different parts of the world and of different life experiences, will have varying interests in the many topics.
I hope you will enjoy this. Remember, life is stranger than fiction.(and a hell of a lot more interesting!)
All you from familiar with Chicago radio may know of what I am going to talk about.
WGN radio is the most listened to radio station here. I personally don't like most of the more popular talent that they have on the station. It is geared for an "older audience" IMO.
At night, they have a gentleman on named Milt Rosenberg. (9-11pm CST during the week as long as there isn't a sCrUB game or a Northwestern Wildcat game) He is a professor of psychology, amonst other things, Jewish, and leans heavily to the right. His shows though, are extremely informative with highly intelligent guests that have a thorough knowledge of what they speak. Milt will go off every now and then on his opinions of todays colleges, things related to being Jewish, or political matters, but his show is about information and learning. For me, it's about being exposed to much that I know nothing of or things that I didn't know enough about, from people much smarter than I, that have spent years on whatever topics are at hand.
The great thing is that he has archived many of his best shows from the last 30 years. Most are without commercial interruption. They cover anything and everything. I especially like the historical, scientific, and polical related topics. You can pick a show to listen to, stop listening whenever you want, and go back at a later date. I listen to shows many times. While I do stuff around the house, handle my business paperwork, or watch my losers come in on the CBS scoreboard (LOL). You can listen to the show live every night on the net by clicking on the appropriate "Listen Now" icon. (again, 9pm-11pm CST).
At times it does get a bit "high brow", and you may not share the opinions of Milt and/or his guests. But I would urge you to keep an open mind especially to opinions you don't share because there is almost always an educated and honest explanation involved. Many shows are of the "book tour" variety where a guest goes across the country to various media outlets and talks of his latest work. Others are pre-planned panel type shows on a variety of subjects. The greatest thing of this show, is it's length and total coverage of a subject. The main thing I don't like about public radio (amongst others), is that they never actually cover anything. They just spend a preset minimal amount of time on a topic, and also don't show all sides. Leaves one very unsatisfied.
There is something for everyone in this forum.
IMO, to start (my 1st three suggestions to you)...
http://wgnradio.com/shows/ex720/index.html
click on the "audio archives" in the right column
scroll down (and listen) to...
1-Krakatoa, by Simon Winchester
2-Six Days of War: June 1967 and the Making of the Modern Middle East, Michael Oren1
3-Spy Dust: Two Masters of Disguise Reveal the Tools and Operations that Helped Win the Cold War, Antonio and Jonna Mendez
These will give you a good intro into what Milt does. Then listen to whatever else you wish.
I think many in this forum, being from different parts of the world and of different life experiences, will have varying interests in the many topics.
I hope you will enjoy this. Remember, life is stranger than fiction.(and a hell of a lot more interesting!)
