The Ithaca Police Department may be looking at some big changes coming up. With the presentation of the Reimagining public Safety Collaborative Draft Report - Ithaca is coming closer to a new outlook on public safety, which has been met with both optimism and criticism. Correspondents Erika Liberati and Skylar Eagle took a look.

Debate Emerges Over Ithaca's Police Reform Proposal

Under the Radar: Resurrected — Volume Four! A monthly mixtape series curated by WICB’s DJ Nameless and mixed by Ithaca’s award-winning DJ Split Image.

1. Who Am I — Lucky Santana
2. Pretend ft. EastArtifice — RealLituation
3. Blue State ft. Jake Lloyd & Deezie Brown — Geto Gala
4. Purpose — Aceofslayz
5. Good Enough — Doctabarz
6. ‘96 Corolla — Lyn Starr
7. You’re Enough — Q-Starnes
8. Phone Line — Kiid KinG
9. Ask Myself ft. Quake — Coach Peak
10. Vitamin E — Rubber & Sam Bekt
11. Real — L.H.
12. Bantu — SOVIETS
13. Right Now ft. Neak — Cam Be
14. Dear Anthony ft. Tyana Marie — P-Rawb
15. Erase Any Doubts — Tha Third I
16. Blackout — Michael Leonhart & JSWISS
17. Mr. Big Stuff — Tone Chop & Frost Gamble
18. Go Nutz ft. Chakara Blu — Smokey Smothers
19. 2 da Max — JAM
20. Paradox — Amir Royale 
21. Spins — NTROVURT
22. X Games — Zuko Hardy
23. Tell Me ft. Jay Jeminii — Christina Sophia 
24. Round Midnight — DuPont Brass
25. India — Karson. & Kid Renaissance

Under the Radar: Resurrected — Volume Four

What is it like to change up your business in a year where businesses are already struggling? Correspondent Christian Maitre reached out to Nothing Nowhere, the not so secret café in the Commons to see how they're handling it all.

A Not-So-Secret Café Goes the Extra Mile

In the last two weeks we’ve heard from faculty affected, and those speaking out against the Academic Programming Prioritization process at Ithaca College, which is resulting in faculty and programs being cut from the school in the face of lower enrollment and financial challenges. This week, Madolyn Laurine and Himadri Seth look more at what led them to that process, and what’s happening to many places of higher education right now in the face of the pandemic.

The Tough Reality for Small Colleges in the Pandemic

"Best of Broadway" cohosts Sophia Egner and Connor Hibbard sit down with Delaney Stephens, a cast member in Ithaca College Theatre Arts' production of "Head Over Heels," to discuss the music of the Go-Gos, pandemic theatre, and the importance of this story today.

Head Over Heels Interview

Under the Radar: Resurrected — Volume One. A monthly mixtape series curated by WICB’s DJ Nameless and mixed by Ithaca’s famous DJ Split Image.

1. Falling ft. K-Si — Inart
2. Flip — True Fiction
3. Roll Up — Marley Abdul
4. LoFi — The Musical Doc
5. Die Without You ft. Dawn Richard — IANCHRIST
6. Low Vibration ft. T-Bruin — Ngân
7. Tonight — Randy1
8. Relate ft. Authentic Intelligence & So La — R3FRENCE
9. Close My Eyes — RoniMarz
10. Made It ft. TonyaP — Michie Mee
11. Just Little Kid — Joseph Costanzo
12. Bruce Wayne — Rukmani Sonia
13. Escape Artist — Udoka Malachi
14. Sunshine & Fog ft. MURS — Prozack Turner
15. Blinded ft. Mac Millon — KBlitz
16. Kobe — iLLPHONiCS
17. Overthinking — Tara Lord
18. Mental — Mike Meraz
19. Lanta Ish ft. Its Chief — Jamar Nolan

Under the Radar: Resurrected — Volume Five

Many residents and students in Ithaca have a connection to India, and with the disastrous outbreak of COVID-19 there capturing attention throughout the world, many are looking with concern and worry at the situation there. Those who know people there and onlookers have many questions. WICB Correspondent Vedant Akhauri and upcoming News Director Himadri Seth, who has been at her home in New Delhi this past year, spoke to medical professionals and more who are on the scene of the crisis.

India's COVID Crisis from Those Experiencing It

To discuss her newest releases, "Raw Thoughts" and "Dover Beach," London pop artist Baby Queen joined WICB Music Director Olivia Brown for an interview on her musical process, influences, and more.

Baby Queen Interview

As the semester wraps up, the weather gets warmer, and more and more become vaccinated, a lot of people are looking to take some time off. Correspondent Jess Dresch takes us to the beach, exploring a special sight.

A Beach, A Fox, and Their Observers

Under the Radar: Resurrected — Volume Six. A monthly mixtape series curated by WICB’s DJ Nameless and mixed by Ithaca’s famous DJ Split Image.

1. Red Mercedes — Elion Melody
2. Cement Waves — Lbs
3. Close To Me — Joshua Dairen
4. End Of Time — Razvan Encuna
5. Ready For Action — Origin
6. Never Said Goodbye — Charles Connolly
7. Feel My Pain ft. Trey Statis — Tone Butta
8. teardowntheroof — Chyyl
9. ICED COFFEE — Zack Lucas
10. Fast — Ludovica
11. Thumbs Up — 81355
12. My Wish — Rachelle Jean-Simon
13. Breathe — Tylah Ariel
14. Life Is Beautiful — Marvxlous
15. T.H.C. — Bre Maa
16. Salty — Ruth Koleva
17. Kill Da Killin' — Cee-Rock "The Fury"
18. I Want It All — Stilz Uniqe

Under the Radar: Resurrected — Volume Six

Under the Radar: Resurrected — Volume Eight. A monthly mixtape series curated by WICB’s DJ Nameless and mixed by Ithaca’s famous DJ Split Image.

1. POISON — IVYxM
2. Everyday — Tarik Robinson
3. Turmeric Tea — Raiza Biza
4. Test — Musa Alkemi Hop
5. Prom Night — 3409
6. Walk Away ft. Anthony Kannon — Sheridan 
7. Over It — Swt Valli Hi
8. Headphones — SammyAtlas
9. Problem — Haz & Miloux
10. Kobe the Legend ft. Dubbygotbars — Jiwhan Kim
11. Emtee — Pope Troy
12. Feel — Nelson Dialect & NuTone
13. Stimmy — Curtis Roach
14. Money Orders — Amber Smoke
15. Pupa — All Star Opera
16. Fantasy — Nick Eliscu
17. Godly Dreams — Mega Ran & DJ DN3
18. Complicated — Sydney Raneé
19. Take Me To The Moon — Yona Marie
20. Boyfriend — Jack Samson

Under the Radar: Resurrected — Volume Eight

Kyle Robertson talks with Ithacan online editor Jack Curran about a recent local protest against possible U.S. military intervention in Syria.

Syria March

Under the Radar: Resurrected — Volume Ten! A monthly mixtape series curated by WICB’s DJ Nameless and mixed by Ithaca’s award-winning DJ Split Image.

1. Contagious — Slimeball AP
2. Souffle — King Cruff
3. You Are — Joshua Dairen
4. Is That All You Got — Nicky Scorpio
5. What's Love — .Fraan
6. Damager — Cuban Rain
7. won't — iamchelseaiam
8. Stargaze — SAVIBE
9. Wrinkles — Tracy Lamont
10. Flipping Tables — Jarred AllStar
11. Smoke Dat Drink Dat — Foreign Life
12. Real You — Prezk
13. Alright — Torre Blake
14. Block Talk — The Mighty Capeech
15. Beautiful Confident — L3XDIVINE
16. I'm Nice — Ray Pearson
17. GO GET IT — D'Vo
18. Soiled — Anthony Kannon 
19. Black Hole — GoodShip
20. Sweet — Wordsmith

Under the Radar: Resurrected — Volume Ten

Correspondent Christian Maitre spoke to Opportunities, Alternatives, and Resources of Tompkins County executive director Debroah Diedrich about concerns of evictions in Tompkins County due to a recent supreme court decision

Pandemic Eviction Concerns in Ithaca

Levi Evan's discusses his debut single "Back in My Head Again," his musical influences, and how he pushes the boundaries of alternative rock.

Levi Evans Interview Part One

Music Director Olivia Brown chats with rising indie alternative rock band Midnite Taxi made up of Campbell Staton, Ben Eisenberg, Luke White, and Jaden Graham. They discuss the unique production of their debut EP ‘Somehow’, their musical growth since the Coronavirus pandemic, and their savvy use of social media to book their first tour.

Midnite Taxi Full Interview

WICB news correspondent Caroline Grass as she spoke with an Ithaca College Alumni who recounted their time with “The Band’s Visit.”

Originally aired September 11, 2022.

Ithaca Now is WICB's weekly news program covering news, issues, and culture in the Ithaca area. For more local news, visit wicb.org/news.

Cover Photo Credits from www.alilouisbourzgui.com

"The Band's Visit," Interview with Ali Bourzgui

Apple Fest is an Ithaca tradition in the local community and well-known to anyone who visits. With that there’s a community built between the venders and with the people. ICTV news correspondent in collaboration with WICB, Aubren Villaseñor spoke with some people from Apple Fest to learn more about the event. 

Originally aired October 02, 2022.

Apple Fest

TEDx Ithaca is an organization on Ithaca College’s campus that plans one large TED talk event for anyone in the local community to speak on a certain topic or idea. October 22, TEDx plans to host an entire talk on Empowerment with ten different guest speakers coming from all places and backgrounds. WICB news director Bec Legato spoke with three representatives from TEDx Ithaca: Camille Brock, Brady Spaulding, and Clare McGinnity.

Ithaca Now is WICB's weekly news program covering news, issues, and culture in the Ithaca area. For more local news, visit wicb.org/news.

Originally aired October 09, 2022.

Cover photo credits to Ithaca College.

TedX Ithaca

The Firebrand Books store has been a staple of the Ithaca Commons for a decade now. This past Wednesday the Ithaca Common Council met to vote on whether to award the Firebrand Books building a Local Landmark Designation. WICB news correspondent Newt Andia attended the meeting and was able to hear from several different representatives and learn more about the importance of this spot on the commons.

Ithaca Now is WICB's weekly news program covering news, issues, and culture in the Ithaca area. For more local news, visit wicb.org/news.

Originally aired October 09, 2022.

Photo credits to Rae Harris, Ithaca Week.

Firebrand Books

News Director Bec Legato recounted the Inauguration festivities to welcome Ithaca College’s 10th president.

Ithaca Now is WICB's weekly news program covering news, issues, and culture in the Ithaca area. For more local news, visit wicb.org/news.

Originally aired October 16, 2022.

President Cornish's Inauguration

WICB news correspondents Liam McDermott and Aela Shaw as they speak to multiple people at this years Cortaca game.

Ithaca Now is WICB's weekly news program covering news, issues, and culture in the Ithaca area. For more local news, visit wicb.org/news.

Originally aired November 13, 2022.

Cortaca Football Game

WICB news director Bec Legato spoke to the station managers of the radio stations as they recount their experiences going to the White House this past Wednesday.

Ithaca Now is WICB's weekly news program covering news, issues, and culture in the Ithaca area. For more local news, visit wicb.org/news.

Originally aired October 23, 2022.

WICB and VIC Attend the White House

WICB news correspondent Newt Andia investigates into queer spaces around the Ithaca Area.

Ithaca Now is WICB's weekly news program covering news, issues, and culture in the Ithaca area. For more local news, visit wicb.org/news.

Originally aired October 30, 2022.

Queer Spaces In Ithaca

News Director Bec Legato as they speak with a representative from the Ithacan and two members of the Society of Professional Journalists as they recount their experiences going to Media Fest this past weekend in Washington D.C.

Ithaca Now is WICB's weekly news program covering news, issues, and culture in the Ithaca area. For more local news, visit wicb.org/news.

Originally aired November 6, 2022.

Media Fest

WICB news director Bec Legato spoke with representatives from the League of Women Voters here on campus to learn more about the organization and to speak on issues on the local ballot.

Ithaca Now is WICB's weekly news program covering news, issues, and culture in the Ithaca area. For more local news, visit wicb.org/news.

Originally aired November 13, 2022.

League of Women Voters Part 1

WICB news director Bec Legato spoke with representatives from the League of Women Voters in the second part of a two part conversation to learn more about the organization and to speak on issues on the local ballot.

Ithaca Now is WICB's weekly news program covering news, issues, and culture in the Ithaca area. For more local news, visit wicb.org/news.

Originally aired November 20, 2022.

League of Women Voters Part 2

Bill Sheasgreen Interview Part 1

Listen to the latest episode of Ithaca Now on 92 WICB.

Interview: Branford Marsalis

WICB says thank you to General Manager Chris Wheatley

Tap vs. Natural: Residents navigate water choices

Interview: Ellie Pfeffer

Interview with Professor Raymond Gozzi

Part One to Interview conducted by WICB Music Director Olivia Brown and WICB PR Director Molli Michalik with John Linnell of They Might Be Giants.

They Might Be Giants Interview Pt.1 John Linnell

Part Two to Interview conducted by WICB Music Director Olivia Brown and WICB PR Director Molli Michalik with John Linnell of They Might Be Giants.

They Might Be Giants Interview Pt. 2 John Linnell

Hosted by Carolyn Langer, 92 WICB’s Urban Music Director. Freestyle Fridays is a biweekly podcast where local artists and producers lay down their original content.
 
This episode features LeVII, who freestyles on his own produced beat. He’s from Southside Syracuse with music on all streaming platforms. This episode contains explicit lyrics.
 
Tune into 92 WICB’s live content in the Ithaca area at 91.7FM every Thursday 10pm-2am and Friday/Saturday nights 8pm-2am to listen to our urban music show, City Rhythms. Our online content can be reached at WICB.org, iHeart Radio, TuneIn Radio, and the WICB app. For more information on how to contribute original beats or freestyles to Freestyle Fridays, email urban@wicb.org.

Episode Seven — LeVII

92 WICB Jazz & Specialty Director Connor Hibbard interviews legendary jazz bassist Steve Swallow about his experience with the new album "Swallow Tales."

Steve Swallow Interview

In March, Jukebox the Ghost stopped by the studio for a visit before playing at The Haunt. They even let us record an acoustic version of this cut from their sophomore album, Everything Under the Sun! This was recorded and mixed by our very own DJ Mama Cass and DJ Mike Tommy.

Jukebox the Ghost - So Let Us Create

When Jukebox the Ghost stopped by the WICB studio to hang out with us cool cats, they asked us if we wanted to hear any songs in particular. This one was just for our station manager, Emmy J, and our talent department (which seems to have a disproportionate amount of Emilys…)! For more fun interactions, check out our interview, too. Mixed by our very own DJ Mike Tommy and Mama Cass!

Jukebox the Ghost - Oh, Emily

Under the Radar: Resurrected — Volume Two. A monthly mixtape series curated by WICB’s DJ Nameless and mixed by Ithaca’s famous DJ Split Image. This edition kicking it with an old school vibe! 

1. The Message — Vuduh Gazzi
2. Cold World — Joe Sig
3. All Love — Jarred AllStar
4. The Difference — Aquakultre & Uncle Fester
5. Everybody — The Mighty Capeech
6. The 38th Expansion ft. Killah Priest — Roving Jewel
7. Forward Future — Jahi & Configa

Under the Radar: Resurrected — Volume Two

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