October 7, 2024 // Interviews, News
Shortly after 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 10, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee and legendary keyboardist Rick Wakeman joins your rocking attorney, Eric Jackson Lurie, on Court’s in Session.
One of the most influential keyboardists in the history of rock, Rick Wakeman became famous as a member of the band Yes. Later, he made great music with Cat Stevens, David Bowie, Ozzy Osbourne, and many other artists. Rick just began the American leg of his current, and last tour: “Rick Wakeman: Final Solo Tour–An evening of Yes music and other favorites.” Tune in as Rick and Eric discuss the tour and Rick’s long musical career.
Tune in to WRCT Thursday, October 10 at 8:00 p.m. for this fascinating conversation with Rick Wakeman! If you miss it, catch the replay Sunday, October 14 at 10:00 p.m.
October 1, 2024 // Forbes Avenue
This week on Forbes Avenue, Carnegie Mellon student Katrina D’arms discusses fashion, mending, and the importance of a sustainable relationship to clothes.
Home economics has largely faded from school curriculums, but Kat hosts mending workshops on CMU’s campus and in Pittsburgh at large where she provides materials and teaches people the skills to repair their clothing. (For more information and upcoming events: @mendwithkat on Instagram). It was a great perspective about the clothes we wear everday!
Listen to the Interview: Kat D’arms
Credits:
Riona Duncan, host, researcher
Archan Das, audio editor, audio engineer
Recorded September 16, 2024; WRCT debut October 1, 2024
September 24, 2024 // Forbes Avenue
Since 1982, the American Library Association has sponsored Banned Books Week the third week of September to provide schools, colleges, universities, and public libraries resources “to bring together the entire book community in shared support of the freedom to read.” In fact, a Pittsburgh Librarian and First Amendment activist named Judith Krug came up with the idea!
We recently hosted CMU Associate Professor of English Kathy Newman on Forbes Avenue for a conversation about censorship, free speech, cancel culture, and her English Department course about Banned Books (76210). A fascinating conversation about a timely subject! (For more information: CMU’s Banned Books Project)
Listen to the Interview: Prof. Kathy Newman
Credits:
Riona Duncan, host, audio editor, audio engineer, researcher
Recorded August 26, 2024; WRCT debut September 24, 2024
