Rebecca Walz

(Lehigh Valley, PA)  WDIY’s weekly public affairs program Lehigh Valley Discourse will feature the candidates for Northampton County Executive on Thursday’s program, 6-7pm.

WDIY announced today that it will participate in the second annual Public Radio Music Month, a month long initiative in April celebrating public radio stations’ invaluable role in America’s music culture.

Public Radio Music Month is a nationwide initiative that connects local public radio station, artists and audiences in communities across the United States. Stations and their partners are featuring exclusive interviews, performances, and more throughout the month.

The dedication of the Lehigh-Bethlehem Chinese Harmony Pavilion at the South Side Greenway on April 20th will be the topic of discussion with Norman Girardot, Marcus Brandt and Dongning Wang of Lehigh University.  The Pavilion was designed and built by an interdisciplinary team of Lehigh students over a nine month period.  Hosted by George Miller and Kate Scuffle. (Original air date April 8, 2013.)

In this week’s program host Eleanor Bobrow talks with Dr. Peter Langman, author of Why Kids Kill, Inside the Minds of School Shooters, about how to identify early signs of possible violence and preventive measures parents and educators can take to protect our communities. (Original air date April 8, 2013.)

Tonight's topic is gun control. Co-hosts Gloria McVeigh and John Pearce have invited guests Brian Monaghan and John Vivian to weigh in on this important issue.  They hold differing views.  Listeners will be able to call in with comments and questions. (Original air date April 4, 2013.)

Laurie A. Siebert, CPA, CFP(r), AEP(r) welcomes her guest, Cheri Freeh, CPA, CGMA and PICPA representative as they answer listeners' tax questions and discuss how long to keep tax returns, what to do with tax refunds and using your tax return to help with your financial planning. (Original air date April 3, 2013.)

Healing Arts can take several forms. Host Sally Handlon explores both the educational and practical application for art therapy with Professor Rebecca Arnold and artist, Rose Mavis. (Original broadcast April 1, 2013.)

Host Ellie Bobrow talks with Peg Gerns about her workshop "Becoming the Woman You Want To Be: Finding Your Authentic Self" taking place on April 6th at Trinity Episcopal Church in Easton.

John Pearce and Steve Aaronson join forces to welcome Lehigh Valley Iron Pigs broadcaster Jon Schaeffer and Marketing/Promotions Manager Morris Morioka.  Opening Day is just a week away, so it's a perfect time to take a look back at the 2012 season and a look ahead to what's in store for 2013.  Play Ball!