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WDIY 88.1 FM @wdiy.org · 1h

Congratulations to WDIY on-air host and former board member Sally Handlon who was recognized today as a 2025 Northampton County Outstanding Volunteer during the 6th Annual Northampton County Festival at Easton's Louise Moore Park. Well done, Sally!

WDIY 88.1 FM @wdiy.org · 4h

Tonight from 7 to 8 PM on #HiddenCharms — the music of the 1960s, '70s, and '80s — Neil and Shelly feature some R&B, British Invasion, and a tribute to John Lodge of Moody Blues.

Show your support for Hidden Charms during our Fall Membership Drive! ⤵️
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WDIY 88.1 FM @wdiy.org · 23h

This week on #LandmarksWithLeon, Rachel Leon explores the origins of Bethlehem's Sayre Mansion. The mansion was the home of businessman Robert Heysham Sayre, who had a hand in the creation of three of the area's most successful ventures—Lehigh Valley Railroad, Bethlehem Steel and Lehigh University.

The Sayre Mansion | Landmarks with Leon

Rachel Leon explores the origins of Bethlehem's Sayre Mansion, which can be traced back to Bethlehem Steel.

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WDIY 88.1 FM @wdiy.org · 1d

We'll have some great auction items at Lehigh Valley Hollywood Squares presented by Air Products on Tuesday, October 28th at the State Theatre. One of the most anticipated items is a Martin D-28 acoustic guitar!

🎟️ Tickets are going fast. ⤵️
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WDIY 88.1 FM @wdiy.org · 1d

There are A LOT of reasons to show your support for WDIY during our Fall Membership Drive!

Carlos Benjamin and Operations Director Neil Hever are in the studio this afternoon during The Blend asking for your membership donations.

Give now:
📱 610-758-8810
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WDIY 88.1 FM @wdiy.org · 1d

The latest #YouBetYourGarden episode has arrived. This week, Mike McGrath discusses which fuchsia plants are winter hardy and which need to be protected. Plus, how to help birds in winter.

Listen to the premiere on 88.1 FM today at 6 PM ⸺ or stream any time below or wherever you get your podcasts.

The Many Faces of Fuchsia | You Bet Your Garden

Mike McGrath talks about which fuchsia plants are winter hardy and which need to be protected. Plus, how to help birds in winter, and your fabulous phone calls!

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WDIY 88.1 FM @wdiy.org · 2d

On the latest #ActiveLV, this month's way to stay active is to hit the trail!

Mike Drabenstott talks with Tony Pierucci and Liz Rosencrans from the Delaware & Lehigh National Heritage Corridor about the opportunities for outdoor recreation along the D&L Trail.

A Different Type of Highway with Tony Pierucci and Liz Rosencrans | Active LV

Mike Drabenstott is joined by Tony Pierucci and Liz Rosencrans of the D&L National Heritage Corridor to explore the active and historical offerings of the D&L Trail.

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WDIY 88.1 FM @wdiy.org · 2d

We have members of the Allentown Symphony Orchestra in the studio this morning to talk about their upcoming 75th Season Celebration: An American in Paris, happening this weekend at Miller Symphony Hall.

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WDIY 88.1 FM @wdiy.org · 3d

"Hey, dad, AI is using your books for large learning models."

That sentence from Jack McCallum's son sent him down a rabbit hole as he explored the evolving world of AI, and its impact on writers.

An Eye-Opening Entry into the World of AI | Something to Say

Jack McCallum explains how he came to explore the evolving world of AI, and the problems he sees writers and the world facing as a result of it.

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WDIY 88.1 FM @wdiy.org · 3d

📽 VIDEO PREMIERE: On the latest #Trailblazers, Melody Bradford is joined by Rea Ann Silva, CEO of Rea.deeming Beauty and creator of Beautyblender. Rea Ann looks back on the spark behind the product and the process of finding support for it before realizing it would change the global beauty industry.

"How Big Being the First Could Be" with Beautyblender's Rea Ann Silva | Trailblazers

Melody Bradford talks with Rea Ann Silva, the creator of Beautyblender, to explore the process of creating a brand new category in the beauty industry.

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WDIY 88.1 FM @wdiy.org · 3d

Keith Kelleher is your host for today's #TheBlend! The #RandomCut dives into Wang Chung's 1985 soundtrack album to the film 'To Live and Die in L.A.' Plus, new music releases mixed in all afternoon from Spoon, Sloan, Neko Case, and more.

💚 Fall Membership Drive ⤵
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WDIY 88.1 FM @wdiy.org · 3d

This thrilling film features big names like Leonardo DiCaprio, Sean Penn, and Benicio Del Toro, brought together by director Paul Thomas Anderson. Our reviewer Paul Willistein weighs in on this week's #AtTheMovies.

One Battle After Another | At the Movies

This thrilling film features big names like Leonardo DiCaprio, Sean Penn, and Benicio Del Toro, brought together by director Paul Thomas Anderson.

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WDIY 88.1 FM @wdiy.org · 3d

On the latest #RootsAndResilience, our Youth Media Program student Maddie Yang talks with Professor Benjamin Cohen and farmer Josh Parr of LaFarm, Lafayette College's working farm and community garden. They discuss how it helps create a circular path for agriculture throughout the community.

A Circular Food System with Josh Parr and Benjamin Cohen | Roots and Resilience

Maddie Yang talks with Farmer Josh Parr and Professor Benjamin Cohen from the LaFarm at Lafayette College about its mission to educate and battle food insecurity.

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WDIY 88.1 FM @wdiy.org · 4d

📣 Calling all Godfrey Daniels fans!

Godfrey's own Communications Manager Kat Moyer will be live in the studio with host Dave Fry this evening from 7 to 9 PM for a Fall Membership Drive edition of #LiveFromGodfreyDaniels!

❤️ Donate: wdiy.monkeypod.io/give/fall2025

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WDIY 88.1 FM @wdiy.org · 4d

👀 Contestant reveal for Lehigh Valley Hollywood Squares presented by Air Products!

John Callahan
vs.
Justin Keiper

Michael Spigel
vs.
Marci Lesko

Elizabeth Ortiz
vs.
Matt Tuerk

The event is coming up on Tuesday, October 28th at the State Theatre!

🎟 Tickets: www.wdiy.org/lehigh-valle...

WDIY 88.1 FM @wdiy.org · 4d

Our Morning Edition listeners came through this morning, helping us to meet a $1,000 board challenge for the Fall Membership Drive. Here's our crew in the studio this morning: host Dillon Tanzos, Executive Director Margaret McConnell, and Good Collective's Elaine Zelker.

WDIY 88.1 FM @wdiy.org · 4d

The first Monday of the month means it's time to highlight another piece of the Lehigh Valley's amazing food and beverage scene! This month on #TheInsideDish, Mike Drabenstott talks with Derek Wallen, co-owner of Country Club Brewing in South Bethlehem.

"Beer and Location Helps Drive Business" with Derek Wallen | The Inside Dish

Mike Drabenstott is joined by Derek Wallen of Country Club Brewing to talk about the South Bethlehem location's fresh and exciting offerings.

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WDIY 88.1 FM @wdiy.org · 5d

On the latest #PlanLV: The Lehigh Valley's population boom.

Where is the region's population growing? And what is that growth going to look like in the coming decades? The LV Planning Commission's Minsoo Park stops by to talk about his efforts to answer those questions using AI modeling.

"We Can't Afford to Think Medium" with Minsoo Park | Plan Lehigh Valley

Margaret McConnell and co-hosts Becky Bradley and Matt Assad of the Lehigh Valley Planning Commission welcome Minsoo Park of the LVPC to look at the region's future population growth.

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WDIY 88.1 FM @wdiy.org · 5d

📽 VIDEO PREMIERE: On the latest #Trailblazers, Melody Bradford sits down with Brett Smith, Director of the Small Business Development Center at Lehigh University. They talk about the center's work assisting businesses, Brett's journey to the role, and more.

"The Only Certainty Is Uncertainty" with Brett Smith | Trailblazers

Melody Bradford sits down with Brett Smith, Director of the Small Business Development Center at Lehigh University about their mentorship of business in all phases.

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WDIY 88.1 FM @wdiy.org · 5d

Today, we're kicking off our annual Fall Membership Drive. Show us your support by making a membership gift.

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Here's Membership and Development Director Shamus McGroggan and Celtic Faire host Rick Weaver during NPR Morning Edition today.

WDIY 88.1 FM @wdiy.org · 5d

Book worms, unite! @katescuf.bsky.social explored this year's Easton Book Festival on the latest #LVArtsSalon with festival co-founder and director Andy Laties, authors and professors Stephanie Powell Watts and Bob Watts, and poet and festival vice president Lynn Alexander.

"Us Talking to Us" with Andy Laties, Stephanie Powell Watts, Bob Watts, and Lynn Alexander | LV Arts Salon

Kate Scuffle explores this year's Easton Book Festival and its diverse and endless offerings with some of the festival and panel organizers.

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WDIY 88.1 FM @wdiy.org · 6d

WDIY's first sponsored show at Archer Music Hall is coming up this Saturday! NYC 8-piece soul-pop band Lawrence is bringing their Family Business Tour to Allentown with support from Jacob Jeffries. We'll see you there.

🎟️ Tickets: www.archermusichall.com/shows

WDIY 88.1 FM @wdiy.org · 6d

🎉 A big THANK YOU to Highmark for sponsoring Lehigh Valley Hollywood Squares presented by Air Products! We couldn't put on this live game show experience for the community without the help of our generous sponsors.

🎟️ Get your tickets now: www.wdiy.org/lehigh-valle...

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WDIY 88.1 FM @wdiy.org · 6d

On this week's #LandmarksWithLeon, Rachel Leon's exploration of Bethlehem's historic places takes her to the Moravian Book Shop, the oldest bookstore in the U.S. and the oldest continuously operating bookstore in the world.

The Moravian Book Shop | Landmarks with Leon

Rachel Leon explores the history of the Moravian Book Shop, the oldest continuously operating bookstore in the world.

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WDIY 88.1 FM @wdiy.org · 6d

@jonnyroxx.bsky.social is your host for tonight's #GoodCleanFun, 8-11 PM — three hours of new and classic indie and alternative music. Hear near releases from Rocket, Nation of Language, Radiohead, Deftones, Blankenberge, and more. Plus, Jonathon has updates on the Phillies playoff game.