September, 2025 | Member Supported Public Television, Radio | WCNY

Search

Monthly Archives: September, 2025

Ep. 34

Checkup From the Neck-Up, Episode 34 – “Singlehood,” Relationships, Happiness, and “Attachment”

Published - September 30, 2025

Half of us now live without a partner, about double what it was 20 to 30 years ago. Dr. Jeewon Oh, a personality-social psychology researcher at Syracuse University, discusses how our sense of security between us and other people, and within ourselves, affects our happiness, whether in a relationship or in “singlehood.” Host “Dr. Neckup” Rich O’Neill, and she talk about how to increase our sense of “secure attachment” and how to boost our partners’ as well, with their particular “attachment style” in mind.

Screen Shot 2025-09-12 at 3.19.41 PM

Funky Foodies Episode 402: Zacky Z Flips the Script

Published - September 27, 2025

Beatrice B. Bennington and the Ditzy Daisies target Zacky Z on his first day at Moretown Middle School, but it doesn’t stop the Funky Foodies, who are on a mission to raise money for the community garden. Funky Foodies is a podcast for kids, and it’s produced right here in Central New York. Tween foodies Frankie, Fern, and Zara share a passion for food and its impacts on the environment. Adventures follow after they form an alliance called Funky Foodies, Inc., pledging to, “Save the Planet, One Veggie Burger at a Time.” Kid-friendly recipes reflecting the theme of each episode

Carmina Slovenica

S10 Ep04: Songs Touching Many Hearts, Part 2

Published - September 27, 2025

“Those who wish to sing always find a song.” – Swedish proverb It’s a special feeling to hear women singing together. This week music reflecting science, sonics, and society, from all-female vocal ensembles. Songs Touching Many Hearts, Part 2 Tellu Turkka: Ancient Vocabularies Carmina Slovenica “DERT endemic songs” Independent Eric Tuan: Displacement Peninsula Women’s Chorus “Women Making Waves” Independent Joan Szymko, text by Audre Lorde: She Who Makes Her Meaning Clear (Gamba Adisa) MUSE, Cincinnati’s Women’s Choir “We Who Make Our Meaning Clear” Independent Sound Circle: Into the Night Sound Circle “Invitation: Sonic Explorations” Independent Richard Einhorn:

Science Today with Dr. Rich Kopecky – Episode 40

Published - September 26, 2025

Will deep ocean floor mining be an economic boom or an environmental bust? Learn about this contentious debate. The hidden costs of artificial intelligence; can they be controlled? Also, this month on Science Today, a promising new treatment for type 1 diabetes and confirming the age of the oldest rocks on Earth.

Science Today with Dr. Rich Kopecky – Episode 39

Published - September 26, 2025

The classic thriller “Jaws,” now 50 years old, epitomizes the widespread fear of sharks. Since its release, however, sharks have rapidly lost ground against humans putting marine ecosystems at risk. This month on Science Today learn about efforts to protect shark populations and improve their public image. Also, individualized gene editing – the beginning of a new era in genetic therapy

The Juilliard String Quartet

Sept. 26, 2025: Juilliard String Quartet at SFCM

Published - September 26, 2025

Long-time friend of the Syracuse Friends of Chamber Music, the Juilliard String Quartet (plus one) is opening the season with the Syracuse Friends of Chamber Music. Program Director of SFCM, Stamatios Kyrkos, stopped into the studios to tell us all about the concert, the season, and the community outreach with this amazing organization. More about the Syracuse Friends of Chamber Music is available here.

Austin Chanu

Sept. 25, 2025: SO – Meet Austin Chanu

Published - September 25, 2025

It’s the start of an exciting season for the Syracuse Orchestra as they search for their next Music Director. Throughout the season you’ll meet each of the candidates, starting with Austin Chanu. Host Diane Jones had the opportunity to chat with Austin, not only about the music he’ll be sharing on this weekend’s concert, but about his background and what he would like to bring to the orchestra and the community, given the opportunity. Learn more about the Syracuse Orchestra here. And more about Austin Chanu here.

Syr City Ballet

Sept. 24, 2025: Syracuse City Ballet – Momentum

Published - September 24, 2025

The Syracuse City Ballet’s 2025-26 season is nearly here! To kick off the season, Artistic Director Jayson Douglas stopped into the studios to talk about the benefit gala and why it is called “A Toast to Momentum.” We also spoke about the season – including the joys and challenges of staging 4 productions in 3 cities with 20 performances. Information about the Syracuse City Ballet is available on their website.

Arthur Lewis, tenor

Sept. 22, 2025: Arthur Lewis, A Ruddy Human Life

Published - September 22, 2025

Tenor Arthur Lewis is presenting a concert this Friday night, with collaborative pianist Sabine Krantz. Arthur and concert co-sponsor Barry Torres stopped into the studios to talk about the concert, the music, and just what it takes to put on a concert like this. Information is available on Arthur Lewis’ website.

Creeper Trail Fall DRJ

S10 Ep03: Autumn Leaves

Published - September 20, 2025

“In the deep fall don’t you imaging the leaves think how comfortable it will be to touch the earth instead of the nothingness of air and the endless freshets of wind?” – Mary Oliver, “Song for Autumn” A harvest of music from around the globe inspired by Autumn in the air. “Autumn Leaves” Dulcie Holland: The Fallen Leaf Cynthia Green Libby, oboe; Peter Collins, piano “Daystream Dances: Women Composers for Oboe” Hester Park 7707 Anna-Lena Laurin: Autumn Fields Amalie Stalheim, cello Malmö Symphony Orchestra; Paul Mägi, conductor “Anna-Lena Laurin:

Poulenc and Chausson with the Cayuga Chamber Orchestra

Sept. 17, 2025: CCO Ithaca Season Opener

Published - September 17, 2025

The Cayuga Chamber Orchestra kicks off it’s 2025-26 concert season with a chamber concert of music by Poulenc and Chausson. Host Diane Jones spoke to Sarah Chandler, Executive Director and Christina Bouey, Concertmaster and Music Advisory Committee member, about the concert, how the music is chosen, and what to expect for the rest of the season. More about the Cayuga Chamber Orchestra is available on their website.

CNYLatino Podcast

CNY Latino Podcast, Episode 82 – Inflammable Furniture

Published - September 15, 2025

(#82, 9/12/25) In this episode of CNY Latino: cnylatinonewspaper.com/Podcast, we’re going to be talking about a unique furniture franchise coming to Syracuse, speaking with two Latinas that represent IKEA USA, I will describe to us the uniqueness and how then going to impact Syracuse Furniture purchasing. We also going to be talking about our visit that we had a couple months ago today big bounce American in Syracuse, a large display and set up of inflammables and jumping structures spread through almost 4 acres of land, that made are stopped for 3 Days in the Syracuse area. En este episodio,

CIO Thornton

Check It Out: Newschannel 9 Meteorologist Kate Thornton

Published - September 13, 2025

There is a storm brewing on the Check It Out horizon. Nothing weather related, but our guest knows just about everything when it comes to low fronts, lake effect snow and LIBRARIES. We welcome aboard Kate Thornton, meteorologist extraordinaire from Newschannel 9. Kate goes into great detail about her love of weather (and how it is library related), the branches she takes her 3 girls to, and what goes on at her various weather programs in our libraries. All that and more with Maggie and Tom on this week’s Check It Out!

Screen Shot 2025-09-12 at 3.19.41 PM

Funky Foodies Episode 401: Zacky Z Drops In on the Funkies

Published - September 13, 2025

Season four is here! The Funkies have a drop-in visitor by the name of Zacky Z, whose experience in organic gardening leads to an invitation to step up and become an official Funky Foodie. Funky Foodies is a podcast for kids, and it’s produced right here in Central New York. Tween foodies Frankie, Fern, and Zara share a passion for food and its impacts on the environment. Adventures follow after they form an alliance called Funky Foodies, Inc., pledging to, “Save the Planet, One Veggie Burger at a Time.” Kid-friendly recipes reflecting the theme of each episode are included.

Maestra JoAnn Falletta

S10 Ep02: On the Podium, Part 6

Published - September 13, 2025

“The best conductors are the best listeners.” – Tom Service This week, we hear from women who are leading the orchestra from the conductor’s podium. On the Podium, Part 6: Joan Tower: Fanfare for the Uncommon Woman, No. 4 Marin Alsop, conductor Colorado Symphony Orchestra “Fanfares for the Uncommon Woman” Koch International 7469 William Barton: Of the Earth Simone Young, conductor Nicole Car, soprano; Sydney Symphony Orchestra; Sydney Children’s Choir; Gondwana Indigenous Children’s Choir “Mahler Symphony No. 2 ‘Resurrection”/Barton Of the Earth” Deutsche Grammophon 4878273 Sir Paul McCartney: Tuesday Andrea Quinn, conductor London Symphony Orchestra “Working Classical” Angel EMI

Click to pick a station