Rollye James

Historian Jeffrey Sikkenga is the executive director of the Ashbrook Center and professor of political science at Ashland University. He joins Rollye James to talk about why studying U.S. history is important in modern times.

Are you ready to take a road trip? RoadsideAmerica.com is the online guide to offbeat tourist attractions. The gurus at Roadside America have spent decades exploring the weird, amusing wonders of America’s highways. Doug Kirby, Publisher for RoadsideAmerica.com, joins Rollye James to talk about all the unusual and quirky roadside attractions across the USA!

Dr. James Hamblin, staff writer for The Atlantic and author of If Our Bodies Could Talk, joins Rollye James to discuss his new book, Clean: The New Science of Skin. He shares his perspective on various health topics including COVID-19 and he also answers listeners questions and concerns.

No, there’s no state fair this year—but we’ve got just the book where you can create your own fair food experience this summer in your own backyard! Rollye James speaks with award-winning chef, best-selling author, and renowned educator George Geary about his book, FAIR FOODS: The Most Popular and Offbeat Recipes from America’s State and County Fairs. A former pastry chef for the Walt Disney Company, George is a Certified Culinary Professional, and was recently awarded as the Culinary Educator of the Year by the International Association of Culinary Professionals. He is perhaps best known for creating all the cheesecakes for The Golden Girls and other top-rated television programs. What’s your favorite fair food?

Ally Marotti is a business reporter at the Chicago Tribune, covering technology and the business of marijuana. She speaks with Rollye James about the impact of legalized marijuana IL, the unique challenges faced by marijuana business owners, the money generated from sales so far, and more.

Stress expert & wellness coach Janet McKee joins Rollye James to talk about her book Stressless Success. To learn more about Janet, visit JanetMcKee.com and for the book check out StresslessSuccess.com.

As 5G rolls out, consumers will soon be able to use 5G as a fixed internet option. Roger Cheng, the Executive Editor of News at CNET, speaks with Rollye James about the ins and out of 5G wireless technology, the current state of broadband, digital gap between rural and nonrural America, and he explains whether or not if 5G will kill off home broadband as we know it.

Rollye James speaks with Lynn Sapp, the third-generation owner of Original Rainbow Cone. They talk about the history of the historic ice cream shop, how they have pivoted during this pandemic, their new ice cream truck, and much more. This weekend, the truck will be making a pit stop in Bolingbrook at 303 S. Weber Rd. on Friday from 4-10 p.m and on Saturday and Sunday from 2-10 p.m. Original Rainbow Cone in Beverly neighborhood is open for pickup, takeout and catering. 

Rollye James chats with Dr. Richard Sullivan, a professor of sociology at Illinois State University, blogger at the Main Drift, and host of the After Class Podcast. Dr. Sullivan and Rollye have an in-depth discussion about navigating new social norms in the age of COVID-19. They also discuss how these norms affect our decisions, how social media is influencing our social norms, the interconnections between social norms and social roles, and much more.

Jason Glassberg is an “ethical hacker” and co-founder of Casaba Security, a cybersecurity and ethical hacking firm that advises cryptocurrency businesses, traditional financial institutions, technology companies and Fortune 500s‭. He joins Rollye James to talk about why there is a surge in internet fraud and phishing scams during the coronavirus pandemic. He also gives insight on how to fight back against robocalls and recognizing and avoiding fraud.