Jim Padilla is the Dean of Carthage College's newly-formed School of Business and Economics, which is hosting a celebratory launch event on Wednesday, April 5th that will feature Kunal Kapoor, CEO of Morningstar, as keynote speaker.

In honor of Women's History Month, we share an archival interview from 1995 with Alice Parker, a much-beloved choral composer who was affiliated for many years with the Robert Shaw Chorale.  I was privileged to record this interview with Alice Parker when she visited the campus of Carthage College for a week-long residency.   You'll also hear a recording of a recent performance of her arrangement of "Hark! I Hear the Harps Eternal" sung by the Carthage Choir with their new conductor, Dr. Maggie Burk.  

For Women's History Month (from 2003) -  Madeleine Albright talks about her book "Madame Secretary: a Memoir."  Ms. Albright served our country as its secretary of state from 1997 to 2001.  She was the first woman ever to hold the post. 

Part One:  For Saint Patrick's Day-  (from 2003) Thomas Maier, author of "The Kennedys: America's Emerald Kings: A Five-Generation History of the Ultimate Irish-Catholic Family."  Part Two:  (from 2005) Cindy Post Senning, co-author of "Emily Post's The Gift of Good Manners: a Parent's Guide to raising respectful, kind, considerate children."  

Russ Johnson, Director of Jazz Studies at the University of Wisconsin-Parkside, talks about the school's Jazz Week - and at the end of the program,  you'll hear excerpts from recordings of some of the artists who will be featured this week.  We also take some time to talk about Johnson's own career as a jazz trumpeter.  

(from 2010) - For Women's History Month.... Adrian Goldsworthy, author of "Antony and Cleopatra."  

Rebroadcast from late last year-  Dennis Baron, author of "You Can't Always Say What You Want."   The book is an examination of Free Speech and its limitations.   

Kate Colbert, author of "Commencement:  The Beginning of a New Era in Higher Education."  The book springs from interviews done with 125 college and university presidents from across the country.  

From 2015-  John and Bert Jacobs talk about "Life is Good: The Book" which chronicles the creation of their apparel company and the spirit of optimism and gratitude with which they approach life and their work.  

From 2018-  Mark Ribowsky, author of "In the Name of the Father:  Family, Football, and the Manning Dynasty."  The book chronicles the football exploits of Archie Manning and his sons Peyton and Eli.