John Pearce
Program HostJohn is the host of the monthly WDIY show, Perspectives. He previously served as a rotating host of Lehigh Valley Discourse and was the local host and board operator for WDIY's broadcast of NPR news programs.
From the age of 9, John had his sights set on a career in broadcasting. But instead, he wound up teaching French and Spanish at Muhlenberg College for 40 years. Now, in retirement, John gets to call the mic and earphones his buddies at our studios in eclectic South Bethlehem. His signoff: "Remember to be gentle with your neighbor."
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John Pearce sits down with historian Martha Capwell Fox for a thumbnail view of the Industrial Revolution worldwide and its presence in the greater Lehigh Valley. -
John Pearce is joined by Dan Hertzog and Sarajane Williams to talk about the locally-produced film 'The Fries Rebellion,' which tells the story of one of America's lesser known parts of history. -
John Pearce welcomes Lupe Pearce and Alvaro Díaz, two members of the Hispanic American Organization in Allentown, to talk about the local Hispanic community over the past 50 years. -
John Pearce explores the 1876 Philadelphia Centennial Exposition with Dr. John Hepp, who shares what made the event unique from other great World's Fairs. -
John Pearce is joined by Rich Daesener and Eileen Gradwell of Villages in Partnership, an NGO working to help improve the quality of life for residents in Malawi. -
John Pearce sits down with Judith Umlas to talk about her book "Soulmates and Strangers," which tells the story of her mother's multi-decade pen pal relationship. -
John Pearce brings listeners in on a conversation with George and Martha Washington, exploring their story from their first encounter to their retirement to Mount Vernon. -
John Pearce welcomes back Steven and John Landis, authors of 'Bethlehem Steel: Rusting Relic,' to explore the fall and end of the once great company. -
John Pearce talks with Dr. William Donner about the history of PA Dutch culture, and whether we should be calling people Dutch or German. -
John Pearce explores the upcoming Lehigh Valley 250 celebrations planned for next year with project leaders Jessica Edris and Megan van Ravenswaay.
