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All Things Equal is a weekly program on 870 AM & 95.9 FM News/Talk WHCU Tuesday mornings at 8:35. The show features in-depth conversations on diversity, equity, and-or sustainability, with a focus on solutions and common ground. To suggest a topic for a future All Things Equal, contact the show's producer Gary Stewart at 255-4666 or gjs28@cornell.edu.
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Addiction Recovery--August 16, 2011
Executive director Angela Sullivan and clinical director Diana McComb from the Alcohol and Drug Council of Tompkins County discuss equity in recovery.
 
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Sustainable Storefront-August 9, 2011
Downtown Ithaca Alliance Executive Director Gary Ferguson and Tompkins County Planning Commissioner Ed Marx discuss the new effort for a "sustainable storefront" to showcase initiatives across the county.
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The Learning Web--August 2, 2011
The Learning Web helps young people get connected with mentors and more. Executive director Dale Schumacher and associate director Sally Schwartzbach tell us about "the Web".
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Eco-Voice for the Disenfranchised-July 5, 2011
Child-safe Products Campaign Coordinator Katie Kelly, a member of the Tompkins County Environmental Management Council, discusses the need to be aware of dangerous chemicals in everyday products as part of this week's edition of "All Things Equal."
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CMC Employment Partnership--June 7, 2011
Cayuga Medical Center's Alan Pederson is working with Gino Bush and the Circle of Recovery to give people a second chance in life through employment opporotunities.
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TC3 Diversity Experience--May 24, 2011
Amy Trueman, incoming Dean of Students, and Seth Thompson, Director of Multicultural Services, discuss the TC3 diversity experience as the class of 2011 prepares to graduate.
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Hosting International Students--May 10, 2011
Anita Watkins is chair of the Internaional Committee of the Cornell Campus Club, and has hosted students many times. Yujiao Zhang is a freshman from China who attends Cornell and shares her story of her Ithaca host family.
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Professor Richard Baer--April 12, 2011
Cornell University professor emeritus Dr. Richard Baer discusses the role of religion in ethics discussions at Cornell and other American universities.
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The Rural Challenge-March 29, 2011
New Groton School Superintendent Jim Abrams discusses his school's budget challenges and the specific obstacles rural school districts must overcome.
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Diabetic Demographic--March 22, 2011
Roberta Norman and Steve Headrick are members of the Leadership Tompkins class of 2010-2011 and they discuss their project focusing on diabetic awareness.
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City of Ithaca's Diversity--March 15, 2011
Marcia Fort, director of GIAC, and Schelley Michell-Nunn, director of human resources for the city of Ithaca discuss the city's workforce diversity committee and its efforts.
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Energy & Planning--March 8, 2011
David Kay, from CaRDI and the Ithaca city planning board; and Danielle Hautaniemi, director of planning and community development with the Schuyler Co. Cooperative extension, discuss a Watking Glen conference to discuss energy planning & community involve
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Cancer: The Great Equalizer--Feb. 22, 2011
Bob Riter is the executive director of the Cancer Resource Center of the Finger Lakes. He discusses outreach efforts, patient financial assistance, and other programs for those with cancer and their loved ones.
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Trumansburg School Diversity--Feb. 8, 2011
Trumansburg school superintendent Paula Hurley discusses the kind of diversity they see in the T-burg district. She also discusses budget cuts, and how they determine if to stay open or close when it snows.
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Campus Sexual Assault--Feb. 1, 2011
Cornell law professor Cynthia Bowan discusses justice and education on sexual assault among American universities and colleges. Please note: this show was shortened because of bad weather in Ithaca.
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Newfield School Diversity--Jan. 25, 2011
Dr. Cheryl Thomas is superintendent of Newfield Central Schools. She discusses a different kind of diversity and how the district works to make sure all children get an equal shot at success.
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Diversity Consortium--Jan. 18, 2011
Kristina Belanger is the president of the Diversity Consortium of Tompkins County. She discusses the group's efforts and an upcoming community roundtable.
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Dr. Luvelle Brown--Jan. 11, 2011
The new superintendent of the Ithaca city school district discusses his influences early in life, and his personal and professional background.
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Lansing Schools--Jan. 4, 2011
Dr. Stephen Grimm is superintendent of Lansing Central Schools. He discusses the efforts to promote diversity in the district.
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United Way--Dec. 28, 2010
James Brown is President of the United Way of Tompkins Co. We look ahead to the challenges facing the organiztion in 2011.
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Social Capital Survey--Dec. 21, 2010
George Ferrari, executive director of the Community Foundation of Tompkins Co., and Jean McPheeters, president of the Tompkins Co. Chamber of Commerce discuss a new survey looking at the area's social capital.
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Dr. Judy Pastel--Dec. 14, 2010
The outgoing superintendent of Ithaca City schools discusses her years as leader of the district. Dr. Judy Pastel retires at the end of the year.
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Shared Journeys--Dec. 7, 2010
Eric Clay is a community catalyst with Shared Journeys, Inc. in Ithaca. He discusses the efforts of Shared Journeys to bring people to together and tackle community issues.
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Transitional Palliative Care--Nov. 30, 2010
Sue Ellen Stuart, exec. director of Visiting Nurse Service, and Dale Johnson, exec. director of Hospicare and Palliative Care Services, discuss equity in providing care to those in the midst of a transition in life because of injury or illness.
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Dr. Dorothy Cotton--Nov. 23, 2010
Civil rights activist Dorothy Cotton discusses her work with Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and where we are today as a nation when it comes to racial issues.
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Sustainability Planning--Nov. 16, 2010
Katie Stoner works for both the towns of Ithaca and Dryden, as well as being assistant coordinator for the Tompkins County Climate Protection Initiative. She discusses the efforts to increase sustainability.
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Commemorating the Holocaust--Nov. 2, 2010
Vally Kovary with Ithaca Area United Jewish Community talks about this Sunday's event at Cornell University called "Commemorating the Holocaust...Affirming Community."
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Religion & Science--Oct. 26, 2010
Elaine Ecklund is a Rice University sociologist who will speak at Sage Chapel at Cornell University on Thursday about the relationship between religious and scientific communities.
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Lift Every Voice & Work--Oct. 19, 2010
Cal Walker, exec. director, Village at Ithaca and Sara Culotta, organizing committee member discuss this Saturday night's reception and concert for the whole community.
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Local Immigration Programs-Oct. 5, 2010
Our guests are Christine Sanchirico, the executive director of Catholic Charities of Tompkins/Tioga Counties and Sue Chaffee, the director of the agency's Immigration Services Program.
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SPCA: At a Crossroads--Sept. 28, 2010
SPCA of Tompkins Co. executive director Abigail Smith discusses this weekend's March for the Animals and the financial trouble of the no-kill, open admission shelter.
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SUNY Greens NY--Sept. 21, 2010
In Shik Lee is the program coordinator for the Tompkins-Cortland Community College's tc3.biz SUNY Greens NY. We talked about sustainability education and its future.
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Vietnam Celebration--Sept. 7, 2010
The "Exit Saigon, Enter Little Saigon" program from the Smithsonian Institution will be coming to Ithaca. It is a joint program of Cornell and the Downtown Ithaca Alliance. Peter Van Do is leading this project.
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Cornell's BOLD Program--August 31, 2010
Cindy Van Es, senior lecturer in applied economics and management, and director of the Business Opportunities in Leadership and Diversity program at Cornell University.
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"Green" Rental Properties--August 10, 2010
Herb Dwyer, president of the Landlords Association of Tompkins Co. and CEO of ASI Renovations; and Casey Mastro, energy service manager at ASI Renovations discuss making rental properties more efficient and green.
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All Things Equal--August 03, 2010
Gary Ferguson, Executive Director of the Downtown Ithaca Alliance, describes the DIA's role in maintaining a diverse downtown environment.
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Cornell Southeast Asia Program--July 27, 2010
Thamora Fishel, outreach coordinator for Cornell's Southeast Asia program, discusses the effort to educate more Ithacans and New Yorkers about the countries and cultures in SE Asia.
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Cultural Competence--July 13, 2010
Jaydn McCune and Elisa Kaplan from Franziska Racker Center talk about the Lighthouse and Possibilities programs which work closely with TST BOCES and Cornell University.
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TCA Energy Programs--June 15, 2010
Tompkins Community Action's energy improvement programs are helping improve sustainability, especially among seniors and low-income households. We spoke with Stacey Murphy, director of energy services at TCA, and energy auditor Jerry Deredita.
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OAR Program--June 8, 2010
Opporunities, Alternatives, and Resources helps the incarcerated and their families. We spoke with exec. dir. Deborah Dietrich and Valerie Sykes, senior client service worker.
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Community Employment Diversity--May 25, 2010
Laura Branca, President of Moosewood, Inc. and Managing Partner of TFC Associates and Kirtrina Baxter, Southside Community Center program coordinator discuss the community reaction to the Greenwood shooting, and the effort to link employers with diverse j
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TST BOCES--May 4, 2010
Tony Dilucci, director of career and tech education, and Tom Watts, director of exceptional education at TST BOCES.
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Cayuga Lake Monitoring--March 30, 2010
Roxanna Johnston is watershed coordinator and lab director for the city of Ithaca water treament plant. We spoke about monitoring the health of Cayuga Lake.
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Senior Care Issues--March 23, 2010
Guests: Lisa Holmes, director of Tompkins Co. office for the aging, and Rhoda Meador, associate director of outreach and extension at Cornell's College of Human Ecology.
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The Advocacy Center--March 16, 2010
Heather Campbell, education director, and Jennifer Lindblad, board member for the Advocacy Center discuss the agency's mission and challenges.
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Puerto Rico Statehood--March 2, 2010
Konstantin Drabkin, Julio Cabral with the Cornell Republicans, and Commonwealth Senator Roberto Arango discuss the visit of Puerto Rico's Governor next week.
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Proper Medication Disposal--Feb 16, 2010
Sigird Connors, with the Tompkins County Health Dept., and Ed Gottlieb, with the Ithaca-area Wastewater Treatment Plant, talk about the 1st household medication disposal event.
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