Cross Currents dives into a broad range of national and world topics, with influential guests and thought leaders from media, politics, business, academia, NGOs and beyond. Host Scott Widmeyer has been in the communications field for four decades-- he has advised presidents, governors, CEOs and leaders of major foundations and companies. His show, Cross Currents, is a weekly public affairs and lifestyle program produced by Nantucket's own WNCK 89.5 FM.
NPR Cross Currents with Scott Widmeyer
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Cross Currents dives into a broad range of national and world topics, with influential guests and thought leaders from media, politics, business, academia, NGOs and beyond. Host Scott Widmeyer has been in the communications field for four decades-- he has advised presidents, governors, CEOs and leaders of major foundations and companies. His show, Cross Currents, is a weekly public affairs and lifestyle program produced by Nantucket's own WNCK 89.5 FM.
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October 31, 2020
VOTE: The 2020 Election
Welcome back to Cross Currents! This is the final episode of our fourth season, and we have one message to share: VOTE. Joining Scott and Maura Flynn today are guests Barry Chaiken, Lenny Steinhorn, Jason Bridges, Alison Peck, Rev. Matthew Wright and Catherine Mackay. And, we'll finish with a clip from “Vote,” written and directed by TaNisha Fordham. You can find the full video of this beautiful, moving performance here: <a href="https://youtu.be/4ZWP3KvPUd8" rel="noopener">https://youtu.be/4ZWP3KvPUd8</a>.
October 17, 2020
Making America Read Again
On the show this week, it's all about disrupting media-- from fake news to political legacies, and what's critical to know as you cast a ballot. <br /><br />Featuring authors Cindy Otis and Jonathan Alter, both out with brand new books; highlights from journalists working in the field through COVID-19; and a segment from Inside Appalachia, an incredible podcast from West Virginia Public Broadcasting, celebrating Indigenous Peoples' Day. <br /><br />Make sure you're subscribed to NPR Cross Currents on your favorite streaming platform and follow along @NPRCrossCurrents!
October 10, 2020
Coronavirus, Chaos and Conversation
This week on NPR Cross Currents, we're joined by writers Jonathan Alter and Crocker Snow Jr., featuring reading recommendations from Tim Ehrenberg and a story on artist Robert Villamagna's COVID-19 recovery-- with partners 100 Days in Appalachia and the American Pops Orchestra. Make sure to download, subscribe and rate the show today & follow @NPRCrossCurrents on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram!
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