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WGTD's The Morning Show with Greg Berg

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Kenosha County Sheriff
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Daily Episodes of the Morning Show with Greg Berg. One-of-a-kind interviews with locally and nationally-renowned authors, regional newsmakers, opinion leaders, educators, performers, athletes, and other intriguing members of the community. Presented by WGTD FM. Visit us for local news and information: www.wgtd.org

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*Intermittently through the month of September, we are airing newly recorded as well as archival interviews to commemorate the 25th anniversary of 9/11." Today- Jim Dwyer, a Pulitizer Prize-winning writer and longtime reporter for the New York Times,... more

From 2004 - Richard Thieme, author of "Islands in the Clickstream: Reflections on Life in a Virtual World."

From 2020 - Matt Richtel, author of "An Elegant Defense: The Extraordinary New Science of the Immune System."

From the archives (2003) - Todd Gitlin talks about his book "Letters to a Young Activist."

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Matt Richtel
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Episode: 9/5/26. Matt Richtel - "An Elegant Defense"
Camille Busette
Representative from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
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Gwendolyn Bounds
Former Wall Street Journal reporter
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Episode: 9/3/26 *Remembering 9/11* "Little Chapel on the River"
David Dunbar
Executive Editor, Popular Mechanics
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Episode: 9/1/26. *Remembering 9/11*. "Debunking 9/11 Myths"
Dr. Jack Keating
Chancellor of the University of Wisconsin-Parkside (1998-2008); psychologist
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Episode: 9/1/26. *Remembering 9/11*. "Debunking 9/11 Myths"
Ethan Trex
Editor at Mental Floss, author of Mental Floss-The Book
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Episode: 8/31/26. Ethan Trex on Great Lists. (Mental Floss)
Lynn Akey
Chancellor, University of Wisconsin-Parkside
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Episode: 8/31/26. UW-Parkside Chancellor Dr. Lynn Akey
Joseph Burgo
Author of The Narcissist You Know, Psychologist
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Episode: 8/30/26 "The Narcissist You Know".
Fred Watson
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Episode: 8//29/26 "Star Gazer: The Life and Times of the Telescope"

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Gregory Berg
Host of The Morning Show, long-running local broadcaster with broad interview experience across culture, politics, and community issues.

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4.7 out of 5 stars from 16 ratings
  • One of the best interviewers in the country

    Greg Berg never fails to bring wisdom and insight to the desk. His range of knowledge is superb and is questions are thought-provoking. He is truly brilliant at the microphone, a real treasure.

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    iowawildrose
    United States4 years ago

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- Insightful and well-prepared questions, great depth with guests.
- The show offers clear, accessible discussions on complex issues.
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- Listeners appreciate the local focus and engaging storytelling.
- Consistently high-quality interviews with diverse topics and guests.

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8/26/26. Luke Mickelson, founder of Sleep in HeavenlyPeace
Q: How did the idea for Sleep In Heavenly Peace start, and what was the pivotal moment that pushed you to expand it beyond your own town?
A meeting about a local family in need revealed that children were sleeping on the floor; delivering a bed to Haley's family catalyzed a mission that grew into a nationwide network of chapters.
8/26/26. Luke Mickelson, founder of Sleep in HeavenlyPeace
Q: Tell us about what you did in terms of college and after college, in terms of forging a professional identity.
Luke describes serving a mission, working in water treatment, and rising into sales and management before shifting toward founding SHP, driven by a service mindset learned from his mission and family upbringing.
8/31/26. UW-Parkside Chancellor Dr. Lynn Akey
Q: What development is happening in the health sciences at Parkside?
Parkside is expanding health sciences with plans for the Masters of Science in Physician Assistant, nursing, and clinical mental health programs, colocated in Talent Hall to foster collaboration and leverage partnerships with regional health systems.
8/31/26. UW-Parkside Chancellor Dr. Lynn Akey
Q: What is the Work and Learn Promise and how would it help students?
The Work and Learn Promise would provide financial support to students from households below the state median income, enabling them to pursue internships, co-ops, or applied research while maintaining employment, thus increasing access and success.
8/31/26. UW-Parkside Chancellor Dr. Lynn Akey
Q: Can you explain Parkside Works and why it's so central to Parkside's strategy?
Parkside Works serves as the front door for business and industry partnerships, expanding career-connected learning through internships, co-ops, and applied projects, and it has already earned external recognition, including a Lumina Foundation grant.

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