The Cities
By WQPT Public Televison
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Podcast Description
Hosted by Jim Mertens, The Cities focuses on the issues facing communities in and around the Quad Cities metropolitan area. Featuring regional and other guests from across the country. The program discusses a variety of topics relevant to the Quad City region. Viewers enjoy a unique, local perspective on topical issues and events happening in our region.
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WQPT | The Cities | Seas 2 Ep 19 | Vice President Joe Biden discusses jobs and Bishop Gene Robinson talks about religion and sexual identity. Music by the WIU Symphony Orchestra with Benny Kim. | 4/12/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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WQPT | The Cities | Seas 2 Ep 18 | Dr. Kristi Mindrup of Western Illinois University and WIU students Lauren Sciascia and Halle O'Connor talk about the upcoming Environmental Summit on campus. Dr. Bette Truitt of Black Hawk College talks about the linkage program with WIU. Lisa Lockheart from the Rock Island Public Library discusses new technology at the library. Music by Wicked Liz and the Bellyswirls. | 4/12/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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WQPT | The Cities | Seas 2 Ep 17 | Rep. Bobby Schilling (R) discusses congressional issues. Eric Reyes (I), candidate for the 17th Congressional District, talks about why he is running. Kristin McDaniel from Royal Neighbors of America discusses the organizations 117th birthday. Music by WIU Symphony Orchestra with Benny Kim. | 4/12/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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WQPT | The Cities | Seas 2 Ep 16 | Greg Aguilar, Cheri Bustos, and George Gaulrapp, all Democratic 17th District Congressional Candidates, sit down to discuss the election. Music by Danika Holmes. | 4/12/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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WQPT | The Cities | Seas 2 Ep 15 | Dr. Mike Oberhaus, Rock Island/Milan Superintendent, talks about the challenges of the 2012-2013 school budget. Danika Holmes discusses the release of her next album. Music by Danika Holmes. | 4/12/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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WQPT | The Cities | Seas 2 Ep 13 | Tom Sunderbach and Larry Minard of the Scott County Board talk budgets. Terri Davies and Hillary Knot from the Rock Island County Healthy Department discuss the Yellow Dot program. Ana Kehoe of WQPT talks about the PBS Kids Go Writers Contest. Music by Voces8. | 4/12/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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WQPT | The Cities | Seas 2 Ep 13 | Dr. Art Tate, Davenport school Superintendent talks about the school district budget and Daniel Sheridan of Davenport Junior Theatre discusses their new production "Mia the Melodramatic". | 4/12/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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WQPT | The Cities | Seas 2 Ep 12 | Dr. Jack Thomas, President of Western Illinois University discusses the new riverfront campus. Regina Haddock Clewell from Dress for Success Quad Cities talks about the new QC organization and its mission of providing clothing for women entering the workforce. Bob Williams from the Quad City Music Guild talks about 2012 auditions. Music by WIU Orchestra with Benny Kim. | 2/15/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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WQPT | The Cities | Seas 2 Ep 11 | Kim Findley of the Putnam Museum talks about the upgrades of their theatre to Giant Screen digital and their upcoming dinosaur exhibit. Julie Awkerman of the Quad Cities Home Builders Association discusses the annual Home Show. Music by harpist Erin Freund. | 2/9/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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WQPT | The Cities | Seas 2 Ep 10 | Chief Lynn Washburn-Livingston, the new Chief of the Davenport Fire Department, talks about the physical plant and being the first female fire chief in Davenport. Joedy Cook of Ballet Quad Cities talks about their upcoming fundraiser and season. Music by The Barley House Band. | 2/3/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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WQPT | The Cities | Seas 2 Ep 9 | Bill Brewer and Dr. Joe Rives of Western Illinois University talk about the new riverfront campus. Music by Amernet String Quartet. | 1/30/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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WQPT | The Cities | Seas 2 Ep 8 | Stacia Carroll of Live Healthy Iowa and Shelie Sikkema of the dream team members discuss the 100 day challenge for a healthier life. Judy Tumbleson and Jessica Waytenick talk about the renovations to the Col. Davenport house. | 1/30/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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WQPT | The Cities | Seas 2 Ep 7 | Steve Grubbs and Susie Carpentier talk about the Iowa Caucus. Rob Junker of the QCCA (Quad Cities Expo Center) talks about Bald Eagle Days. Music by Amernet String Quartet. | 1/11/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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WQPT | The Cities | Seas 2 Ep 6 | Best of the Cities with Jim Mertens. A repeat visit with Rodney Blackwell and Janet Mathis discussing the construction in downtown Moline. Scott Crane of the United Way discusses current projects and fundraising. | 1/11/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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WQPT | The Cities | Seas 2 Ep 5 | Best of The Cities with Jim Mertens. A repeat visit by Bill Wundram and Penny Knox discusses getting your flu vaccination. Music by The Westbrook Singers. | 1/11/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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WQPT | The Cities | Seas 2 Ep 4 | Moline, Il mayor Don Welvaert and John Riches from Alcoa discuss Achieve Quad Cities. Mark Ryan from Niabi Zoo discusses upcoming projects. Music by Turtle Island. | 1/11/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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WQPT | The Cities | Seas 2 Ep 3 | Penny Knox of the Trinity Visiting Nurse Association talks about getting your flu shot. Scott Crane, United Way QC President, discusses current projects and fundraising. Tracey Kuehl of the Family Museum discusses renovations at the museum. Music by Pleasant Valley High School, "Deck the Halls". | 12/16/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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WQPT | The Cities | Seas 2 Ep 2 | Mary Fahrion from King's Harvest and Kevin Molloy and Pam Walker with the Valor Program discuss the homeless shelters in the Quad Cities.Susan Skora talks about “Achieve Quad Cities” with her “little" Mackenzie Gibson. Also, Bret Hitchock discusses Circa '21 holiday performances. | 12/8/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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WQPT | The Cities | Seas 2 Ep 1 | Quad City Times columnist Bill Wundram looks back at his career, to date, and Katie Watson of Eastern Iowa Community Colleges discusses the many programs available for students in our area community colleges. | 12/8/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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WQPT | The Cities | Episode 50 | Developer Rodney Blackwell and Executive Director Janet Mathis discuss the construction projects going on in downtown Moline. Deb McDaniel from Festival of Trees talks about the festivals 26th year opening this week. Music by Kurt Elling. | 12/8/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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WQPT | The Cities | Episode 50 | Mayor elect Robert Gallagher, Jr. discusses the city of Bettendorf, IA. Dr. Michael Oberhaus of the Rock Island - Milan School District discusses Achieve Quad Cities in his schools. Gwen Tombergs, CASI Board President, talks about "Be A Santa to a Senior". | 11/16/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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WQPT | The Cities | Episode 49 | Mayor Bill Gluba (Davenport) and Roxanna Moritz, Scott County Auditor, discuss the upcoming elections. Bob Motz of Black Hawk State Park highlights bird watching in the area. | 11/11/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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WQPT | The Cities | Episode 47 | Roger Farinha and Angie Petersen discuss the upcoming local rally for Occupy Quad Cities. Diane Nash, one of the original Freedom Riders who is visiting WQPT, talks about the rides of 1961. Sue Treanor of Circa 21 and the cast of the Marvelous Wonderettes discuss their upcoming performance to support breast cancer research. Music by Kurt Elling. | 11/4/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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WQPT | The Cities | Episode 46 | Steve Grubbbs, former Iowa GOP Chairman discusses moving the Iowa Caucas dates and the Western Illinois University Mock Caucas and Jay Justin of Big Brothers Big Sisters is joined by Jane Bahls and Assha Sasay who represent one of the mentors/mentees paired. Tom Miller talks about the upcoming Children's Literacy Festival. Music by Can Hicks and the Hot Licks. | 11/4/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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WQPT | The Cities | Episode 48 | Governor Terry Branstad (R-Iowa) talks about the Iowa caucuses and other issues facing Iowa. Marti Clyde of the Quad Cities Graduates Studies Center discusses post college classes. Music by Ahreum Han. | 11/4/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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WQPT | The Cities | Episode 45 | Jim is joined by Denise Hester of the Student Hunger Drive. Tom Laughlin of the River Bend Food Bank discusses hunger in the Quad Cities. Alfred Ramirez, president of the Quad Cities Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, discusses Hispanic Heritage month. | 10/25/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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WQPT | The Cities | Episode 44 | John Phillips and Mayor Dennis Pauley from Rock Island talk about Mr. Phillips retirement from City Management. Dr. Bruce Polay discusses the 60th anniversary season of the Knox Galesburg Symphony Orchestra. | 10/25/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
| Total: 27 Episodes |
