Perspectives
Fourth Thursday of every month, 6:00 - 6:30 PM
John Pearce welcomes listeners to conversations about local and regional history, religion, and the humanities through interviews with professors, experts and religious leaders. He also invites Lehigh Valley residents to share their stories, and spotlights community organizations doing good in their neighborhoods.
Latest Episodes
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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. -
John Pearce sits down with Dr. James Higgins, author of The War Against Tuberculosis, to explore the history of the bacterial disease. -
John Pearce welcomes Dianne Kareha and Steve Simmons, the organizers for the Allentown and Bethlehem CROP Hunger Walks, raising awareness and funds to fight worldwide hunger. -
John Pearce is joined by Megan van Ravenswaay, Executive Director of the Northampton County Historical and Genealogical Society, to explore the organization's programming. -
John Pearce sits down with Becky and John Tacca to talk about their experiences visiting Africa and the need for assistance in less fortunate nations. -
John Pearce welcomes Alisa Dupuy, a historical impersonator who brings women spies throughout history into the studio to tell their stories. -
John Pearce talks with Steven and John Landis about their book Bethlehem Steel: Rusting Relic, including stunning history and photos of the former plant. -
John Pearce is joined by Carol Kuniholm, Chair of Fair Districts PA, a group that's pushing to redistricting to ensure residents are effectively represented statewide. -
John Pearce welcomes Glenn Pearce, a former worker of USAID, to talk about recent debates over the organization's funding and the work he saw being done while there.
