Episode 1.9: Season Finale

In the final episode of the Interchange for the semester, Bottom Line Theatre presents a radio adaptation of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol. Next Kip White and Chris Leon discuss composting at the Claremont Colleges. Finally, we present Scavengers, a piece by William K Behr from earlier in the year on the ethics of scavenging cans and bottles for their redemption value.

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Episode 1.8

Finals week is fast approaching at the Claremont Colleges, so Justyna Bicz leads us in a ten-minute meditation exercise meant to relax and energize the stressed student population. Later in the show,  David Scott asks Pomona College and KSPC Alum Randy Fischer about his experience working at KSPC in its days as a fledgling station on the FM band in the 50s and 60s. The interview was conducted as a part of the Bureau of Experimental Speech and Holy Theses at Pomona College. 

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 Music from this episode:

Joe Frawley - Meditation (Clinical Archives Mix) / CC BY-NC-SA 3.0

Episode 1.7

Chiara Dorigo interviews Wanda Gibson of Pomona College’s Career Development Office on the transition between college and career. Then, Chris Leon presents a story about his father, dealing with loss, and coming to terms with the grieving process. Later, Justyna Bicz interviews artist Adam Overton about the exhibition entitled “The Bureau of Experimental Speech and Holy Theses” currently on display at the Pomona College Museum of Art. Archived clips from KSPC’s past reveal how news and reporting was undertaken on the station in its early days. And finally, Ann Kirkpatrick presents a short report on the process of getting a student visa in order to study abroad in Spain.

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Episode 1.6

Sally Zhang interviews Professor Leonard Pronko about Pomona College's recent production of "A Doll House." Sarah Vitak presents a story on the recent Hackathon event at the Claremont Colleges. Kip White and Chris Leon discuss compost at Pitzer College. Ann Kirkpatrick interviews political activist Tom Hayden, author of the Port Huron Statement and founding member of the Students for a Democratic Society.

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Special Feature: Professor Leonard Pronko on "A Doll House"

Sally Zhang interviews Professor Leonard Pronko about Henrik Ibsen's "A Doll House" and Pomona College's production of the play this weekend, November 15-18, at Seaver Theater.

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Check out more about the play here.

Episode 1.5: Election Special

The Interchange presents its Election Special! David Janovsky gives his final installment of the weekly Election Roundup. Chiara Dorigo presents a report on the controversy surrounding new Voter Identification laws in several states. Sara Vitak examines the effect Hurricane Sandy could have on the election. Sally Zhang interviews Pomona professor Philip Streich about how the foreign policy of President Obama and Governor Romney has affected each candidate’s campaign.   David Janovsky returns to interview Pomona Professor Amanda Hollis-Brusky about the importance of the Supreme Court in the 2012 Presidential election. Justyna Bicz interviews her friend Caroline, who is casting her first vote in a Presidential Election this year.    

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Episode 1.4: The Halloween Special!

The Interchange's Halloween Special! Tonight's show begins with the winner of our Spooky Story Challenge! Then, Ann Kirkpatrick interviews Judy Harvey Sahak about the resident hauntings of Scripps College. Sally Zhang quizzes the audience on their Halloween knowledge with Halloween ABCs, and the Interchange presents a radio adaptation of W.W. Jacobs' classic scary story, The Monkey's Paw.

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Episode 1.3

Kip White explores the question, "Should patients be allowed to view their doctor's notes about their case?" Justyna Bicz gives listeners some insight into the rising cost of meals at the Claremont Colleges. Sally Zhang provides a review of the play Kindertransport at Pomona Collegeâs Seaver Theater. William K. Baer presents "Scavengers," which examines scavenging cans and bottles for their California Redemption value.

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Episode 1.2

Justyna Bicz delivers an interesting story from Harvey Mudd College, which won an internet contest to have Taylor Swift perform on campus. Ann Kirkpatrick give a report of filmmaker Abigail Disney's visit to Scripps College on October 2nd. Sarah Vitak continues her series on the music and arts festival Burning Man.

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Interchange Season Premiere!

In the premiere of the Interchange, Kip White presents a story on Hate Crimes in the United States. Justyna Bicz interviews Pomona student Jacob about his experience working at the California Academy of Sciences. Sarah Vitak interviews a Harvey Mudd College alumn Toli about the music and arts festival Burning Man. Kip White returns to wish a Happy Birthday to a prominent American musician.

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May 6: Brazil, Baseball, Bollywood, and Ballots

In the final Student Uproot until Fall 2012, Louis-Victor Jadavji reports on the controversial Belmonte Dam on the Amazon river in Brazil. Ann Kirkpatrick interviews journalist Mike Luery about his new book, Baseball Between Us. Kevin Amirdjanian discusses the Claremont Colleges Bollywood Dance Team with group leaders Jessica Kaushal and Prachie Banthia. Louis-Victor Jadavji brinks us breaking news from France regarding the close election between Francois Hollande and Nicolas Sarkozy.


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April 29: Sonali Kolhatkar

Student Uproot presents a lecture from Sonali Kolhatkar, host and executive producer of Uprising on KFPK 90.7 FM in LA. This lecture, entitled "Globalism, Social Justice, and the Media" is part of the annual Pinkel Lectureship in Media Studies and was delivered on Tuesday, April 24 at Pomona College.

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April 22: Students in Politics and the Chevalier d'Eon

Kara Freedman presents interviews Jared Calvert, President of the Democrats of the Claremont Colleges and Carson Williams, President of the 5C Republicans. Kip White speaks with Professor Gary Kates about the curious history of the Chevalier d'Eon. From last semester, Kevin Amirdjanian asks Professor Juhasz for her views on the significance of YouTube and other social media.

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April 8: Confrontation, Clash, and Craftivism

In an extended report, Jillian Raftery examines the tragic shooting of Trayvon Martin. This podcast version includes more audio from 911 calls. Louis-Victor Jadavji tells us about the social implications of a fatal accident in Brazil wherin a Mercedes struck and killed a bicyclist. Ann Kirkpatrick interviews Megan Petersen and Lizzie Pfeiffer, the student leaders of the Claremont-based group Armed RevolutioKnits, a "craftivist" group promoting feminist ideas through the art of "yarnbombing."

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April 1: From Africa to Tennessee to Mars

Kara Freedmen interviews Prof Sidney Lemelle, Professor of History and Africana Studies at Pomona College, about the Association of Concerned African Scholars with a critique of Invisible Children's Kony 2012 awareness campaign. Kevin Amirdjanian reflects back on a CMC-organized service trip with input from several other students from his team. To commemorate April Fool's Day, Kip White presents a short history of an infamous radio prank--that of Orson Welles' War of the Worlds radio broadcast from 1938.


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March 25: Marriages, Primaries, and Lobbies

Ann Kirkpatrick interviews Audrey Bilger and Michele Kort, co-editors of "Here Come the Brides: Reflections on Lesbian Love and Marriage." Louis-Victor Jadavji brings an update on the Republican primaries, the possibility of a brokered convention, and the role third-party candidates such as Buddy Roemer, Ron Paul, and Donald Trump.Finally, an interview November 2010 featuring Anna Bittman and filmmaker Francis Magahy on "The Best Government Money Can Buy."

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March 11: Shifting Perceptions, American Bandstand, The Roosevelt Institute, and Mariachi

Jillian Raftery interviews Claremont McKenna college senior and Resident Advisor Kevin MacPherson on the speaker series "Shifting Perceptions".Kara Freedman speaks with Professor Matthew Delmont about his book "The Nicest Kids in Town".Kip White discusses The Roosevelt Institute with Pitzer College student Evan Slovak.Alejandra Gonzales interviews Emily Hanna, Johan Sebastian Martinez, and Diana Partida of Mariachi Serrano de Claremont. Listen here

March 4: Censorship, Volunteerism, and College Tuition

Louis Victor Jadavji reports on censorship issues in Canada's Harper government. Kevin Amirdjanian interviews CCE Program Director Amy Bibbens about Claremont McKenna's spring break service programs for its students. From last semester, Summer Dowd-Lukesh's interview with Sean Flynn, Assistant Professor of Economics at Scripps College on the rising costs of a college education.

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February 26: Oscars, Soccer, and Bluegrass

In honor of the 84th Acadamy Awards, Ann Kirkpatrick, Anna Bodi, and Alejandra Gonzalez report on the representation of women at the Oscars and in the film industry at large; Anita Sarkeesian of Feminist Frequency.com and Professor Audrrey Bilger of Claremont McKenna College speak on the subject.Kara Freedman speaks with Coach Keri Sanchez regarding the cancellation of the Womenâs Professional Soccer 2012 season.Kip White interviews Sam Jones (Pitzer '12) about the bluegrass music of the Appalachian region.

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Special Report: Ecological Justice

Summer Dowd-Lukesh explores the topic of Ecological Justice and interviews local leaders in movements calling for more environmental responsibility and social awareness.

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February 12: Happy Birthday KSPC!

 Jillian Raftery continues her coverage of the Occupy Movement in an interview with Spencer Mills. Louis-Victor Jadavji examines the recent decision asserting the illegality of Prop 8 legislation as well as the Neo-Nazi movement in Germany. Kevin Amirdjanian gives an overview of the Keystone pipeline controversy, and Ann Kirkpatrick wishes KSPC a happy 56th birthday with Director of College Radio Erica Tyron.

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