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Ithaca Now is WICB's weekly news podcast covering breaking news, government, business, arts, and culture in Ithaca, New York. For more local news, visit wicb.org/news.... more
FAQs about WICB News Presents: Ithaca Now:How many episodes does WICB News Presents: Ithaca Now have?The podcast currently has 144 episodes available.
September 06, 2020Interview with New York Lt. Governor Kathy Hochul | Ithaca Now — September 6, 2020Starting off the Fall season, News Director Jay Bradley interviews New York State Lt. Governor Kathy Hochul on updates from the state on the pandemic, education, and how what we see now can affect the near future. Originally aired on September 6, 2020.Ithaca Now is WICB's news program covering news, issues, and culture in the Ithaca area. For more local news, visit wicb.org/news....more21minPlay
August 10, 2020Fall Return & Summer Reflection | Ithaca Now — August 9, 2020Our final 'Summer Edition' of Ithaca Now! Skylar Eagle gives a glimpse into what small businesses have had to do to adapt to the pandemic while still having hope for students' return, Himadri Seth explains and gives student voices to schools returning, and News Director Jay Bradley reflects on WICB News' summer.Hosted by News Director Jay Bradley.Originally aired on August 9, 2020.Ithaca Now is WICB's news program covering news, issues, and culture in the Ithaca area. For more local news, visit wicb.org/news....more24minPlay
August 03, 2020Fall Sports Suspended, Florida vs. Ithaca, & 'Artifacts' | Ithaca Now — August 2, 2020Susan Basset, Director of Intercollegiate Athletics and Recreational Sports at Ithaca College speaks to Correspondent Michael Memis on the recently announced suspension of intercollegiate sports, Vedant Akhauri explore the differences between the former hotspot of New York to the now-hotspot of Florida, and a re-air of Jay Bradley's piece on the local history podcast, 'Artifacts' from earlier this spring.Hosted by Jordan Broking.Originally aired on August 2, 2020.Ithaca Now is WICB's news program covering news, issues, and culture in the Ithaca area.For more local news, visit wicb.org/news....more46minPlay
July 27, 2020Rural Youth Programs, 'Salty Pirate', and CBD | Ithaca Now — July 26, 2020The current state of the Cornell Cooperative Extension of Tompkins County's Rural Youth Services in the wake of the pandemic, News Director Jay Bradley hears from IC Alum Michael Neil Palmer about his new Amazon Prime series 'Salty Pirate', and a re-air of Antonio Ferme discussing the potential benefits of CBD for epilepsy treatmentHosted by Himadri Seth.Originally aired on July 19, 2020.Music in the piece on Rural Youth Services by Podington Bear.Ithaca Now is WICB's news podcast covering breaking news, government, business, arts, and culture in Ithaca, New York. For more local news, visit wicb.org/news....more29minPlay
July 19, 2020COVID-19 Impacts on the Local Economy, Homelessness, and Theatre | Ithaca Now — July 19, 2020Lauren Leone explores the expected impacts of COVID-19 on the Ithaca economy with the Downtown Ithaca Alliance and the Tompkins Chamber of Commerce, Vedant Akhauri hears from Second Wind Cottages on the experience of homeless people during the pandemic, News Director Jay Bradley speaks to Thena Gitlin on how the Hangar Theatre has adapted to a virtual season.Hosted by Selin TuterOriginally aired on July 19, 2020.Music in the piece on homelessness is "Is That You or Are You You" by Chris Zabriskie...more27minPlay
July 13, 2020Census, ICE, and Mental Health Amid COVID-19 | Ithaca Now — July 12, 2020ICTV News Director Erika Liberati explores what's needed and what challenges have been faced for Census-taking in Tompkins County, News Director Jay Bradley looks into how international students and faculty at Ithaca College are reacting to the recent ICE restrictions, and Himadri Seth interviews the assistant director of IC's Center for Counseling and Psychological Services on the mental health impacts of the pandemic.Hosted by Tara LynchOriginally aired on July 12, 2020....more39minPlay
July 06, 2020PREVIEW: ICTV Summer Interview Series | Interview with Georgia VerdierIthaca Now is taking a short break this week; but we wanted to offer a preview for something you can look forward to both on this station and online! ICTV News Director Erika Liberati interviewed Georgia Verdier of the Elmira/Corning NAACP as part of the ICTV Summer Interview Series on race relations in the Ithaca community and how to make it a more inclusive and safe place for everyone. These interviews will air on WICB at 7:45pm on Thursdays in the coming weeks, so be sure to tune in, or find the full version of these interviews on ICTV News' page. Tune in next week for another full episode of Ithaca Now!...more16minPlay
June 29, 2020Police Brutality Protests and Pride | Ithaca Now — June 28, 2020Former News Director Bridget Bright explores police brutality protests in Ithaca's past and present and along with correspondent Jaqueline Agahigian guides an exploration of LGBTQ+ art, history, and culture in Tompkins for Pride Month.Also, ICTV News Director Erika Liberati speaks to Eric Acree of the John Henrik Clarke Africana Library on #BlackLivesMatter as part of the ICTV News Summer Interview Series.Hosted by News Director Jay Bradley.Originally aired on June 14, 2020....more39minPlay
June 22, 2020Cornell Divestment and The Primaries | Ithaca Now — June 21, 2020An Election Center Special by ICTV News correspondents Emily Hung and Jordan Broking speaking to the candidates of the upcoming primary election for the 125th NY Assembly District and the race for Tompkins District Attorney. Also, Correspondent Lauren Leone on how Cornell University is distancing itself from fossil fuels in the wake of student protests....more21minPlay
June 15, 2020Black Lives Matter — A Special Edition of Ithaca NowOriginally aired on June 14, 2020.WICB News Director Jay Bradley hears from Anna Lamb of the Ithaca Voice on covering the recent protests in Ithaca, and activists like those at Cornell Students 4 Black Lives and the Democratic Socialists of America - Ithaca, on how they're using this moment amidst the COVID-19 pandemic to push for change. Also, an interview with Cornell student and protest organizer Ayman Naji and a past Ithaca Now piece on the formation of Black Lives Matter - Ithaca in 2016....more39minPlay
FAQs about WICB News Presents: Ithaca Now:How many episodes does WICB News Presents: Ithaca Now have?The podcast currently has 144 episodes available.