Central New York’s new non-profit news source, Central Current, is hiring reporters and producing stories of interest to our community. In this edition of Central Current Radio, host Rick Wright and Editor-in-Chief Julie McMahon introduce us to staff reporter Chris Libonati.  Check out Chris’ latest stories at www.centralcurrent.org.

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In just the past few years, Esports have exploded in popularity. 40-percent of the world's population considers themselves gamers, high school courses in gaming are regularly offered, colleges including Syracuse University now offer four-year degrees in e-sports management, and it's even becoming a Division 1 sport, with $25-million in scholarships being offered to Esports students. On this edition of Innovate to Educate, host Jody Manning welcomes two men on the forefront of the Esports revolution. Matt Guernsey and Rob O'Connor are co-founders of <a href="https://www.elitegaming.gg/">Elite Gaming</a>. They talk about how in the school setting, gaming has become critical for student engagement and fulfillment.

Innovate To Educate, Episode 20 - Esports in Our Schools

For more than 60 years, Syracuse University has offered members of the active military specialized training in visual journalism. Today, the <a href="https://newhouse.syracuse.edu/centers/military-visual-journalism/">Advanced Military Visual Journalism Program</a> offers an intensive 10-month course of study, in three different concentrations. In this edition of CNY Heroes, Dan Cummings introduces us to the program's Deputy Director Nancy Austin, who has worked with the military students at Newhouse for more than 30 years.

CNY Heroes, Episode 19 - The Newhouse School's Military Visual Journalism Program

This session of Thursday Morning Roundtable features Laurie Black, United Way of Central New York Book Buddies Community Education Director, discussing a local initiative to support childhood literacy. For a complete listing of TMR sessions, see the <a href="http://www.wcny.org/radio/shows/tmr/">Thursday Morning Roundtable page</a> at wcny.org.

Thursday Morning Roundtable, April 18, 2024 - United Way's "Book Buddies" Program

It's a scene straight out of Star Wars! A prosthetic arm that can feel hot and cold, just like Luke Skywalker's. But this time, it's not just part of a movie. Also this month, Dr. Kopecky brings us news from the worldwide science journals about how different people differently perceive musical harmonies and instruments, a powerful new telescope that's spotted a brand new neutron star, and some incredible engineering bringing us breakthroughs in the science of nuclear fusion. Plus, why is syphilis making an unwanted comeback? All that and more in this month's Science Today.

Science Today, Episode 23

Find out how YOU can help improve childhood literacy in our own community, in this month's edition of Built to Serve. Host Charles Roberts welcomes Laurie Black, Community Education Director for the United Way of Central New York. Laurie talks about their program "<a href="https://cnybookbuddies.org/">Book Buddies</a>," and how you can get involved.

Built to Serve, Episode 22 - United Way's "Book Buddies"

Our summers are getting hotter, the winters warmer and less snowy. If you're worried about the future of the planet you're not alone. In this month's Check from the Neck-up, Dr. Rich O'Neill explores the topic of climate anxiety with psychologist and climate activist Dr. Martha Viglietta. They also offer tips on how we can all help reduce our personal carbon footprint.

Checkup From the Neck-up, Episode 17 - Climate Change and Climate Anxiety

Host Tom is joined by guest host Yona this week. They recaptheir favorite Spring Break events, like robot camp and a stuffy sleep over. And, now that you're going back to school, don't worry -- there's plenty to do at the Onondaga County Public Libraries.

Check It Out: Spring Break is Over but the Fun is Not!

<a href="https://www.syracusestage.org/">Syracuse Stage</a> closes out its 50th anniversary season with the heartwarming musical “Once.” Syracuse (On)Stage Host, and the director of this production, Melissa Crespo, sits down with cast members Ana Marcu and Pearl Rhein. Marcu is also an SU Drama alum class of 2016, and Rhein also serves as music director. Performances run May 1 - 19.

Syracuse On Stage, Episode 18 - "Once"

Desire Ndagijimana fled unrest in his native Democratic Republic of Congo. The refugee eventually made his way to Central New York in 2016. He is now a proud U.S. citizen and resident of the City of Syracuse, who works as a Community Support Specialist for <a href="https://www.accesscny.org/">Access CNY</a>. In this month's Our New Neighbors, Desire shares his story with hosts Ibrahim Mohamed and Maryna Bagovska, and offers his advice for other New Americans.

Our New Neighbors, Episode 18 - From Refugee to Community Support Specialist

This edition of <a href="https://centralcurrent.org/">Central Current</a> Radio features Central Current Reporter Yolanda Stewart, who joins host Rick Wright for a discussion about her career in journalism and her past and current projects for Central Current, the region's non-profit news source.

Central Current Radio, Episode 45 - Reporter Yolanda Stewart

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