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September 2, 2010
What’s On Now?

Classical Music
With Mark Pennell

11:07
Johannes Brahms: Tragic Overture (London Symphony Orchestra)


11:24
Joaquin Rodrigo: Fantasia para un gentilhombre (Orpheus Chamber Orchestra)


11:47
Peter Tchaikovsky: Album for the Young: Sweet Dreams (Slovak Radio Symphony Orchestra)



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Here and Now

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1:00
Classical Music with Sylvia Docking

Join WKSU’s Sylvia Docking for the best in classical music.

3:00
Fresh Air® with Terry Gross



4:00
All Things Considered®



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On Point


On Point unites distinct and provocative voices with passionate discussion as it confronts the stories that are at the center of what is important in the world today.



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Classical Music with Mark Pennell



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12:00
Here and Now

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1:00
The Story

Less "blah, blah, blah," more "aha!" No dispassionate pundits or sterile academics allowed. That's the credo of The Story, a new program hosted by the renowned Dick Gordon that fills in the picture of events in the news with compelling personal experiences.

2:00
To The Point

Hosted by award-winning journalist Warren Olney, To the Point presents informative and thought-provoking discussion of major news stories -- front-page issues that attract a savvy and serious news audience.

3:00
Fresh Air® with Terry Gross



What’s Playing Now?

Classical Music
With Mark Pennell

11:07
Johannes Brahms: Tragic Overture (London Symphony Orchestra)


11:24
Joaquin Rodrigo: Fantasia para un gentilhombre (Orpheus Chamber Orchestra)


11:47
Peter Tchaikovsky: Album for the Young: Sweet Dreams (Slovak Radio Symphony Orchestra)



Also Playing Now:

 WKSU On Air:
Classical Music with Mark Pennell
 WKSU News:
On Point



Later Today On WKSU's Classical Channel

12:00
Classical Music with Jeff Esworthy



1:00
Classical Music with Sylvia Docking

Join WKSU’s Sylvia Docking for the best in classical music.

3:00
Classical Music with Julie Amacher



4:00
Classical Music with Mindy Ratner



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Mark Pennell
Announcer/Producer; host of Morning and Mid-day Classical Music

Mark PennellMark Pennell is our somewhat colorful, morning and mid-day personality. He joined the staff of WKSU in the early fall of 1996. Since arriving he has claimed “Announcer of the Year” for 1997 in public radio. Previously, he could have been heard on WOSU in his native city, Columbus. He also is a voice-over talent in radio and TV. Prior experience has come from other radio stations in the Midwest region. He studied at Ohio State University in Communications. Mark’s family of two sons, a daughter and wife, Amy (an artist), reside in a historical home in north Kent. The character and history of the house is wonderful, but the house needs a new furnace (the old one reminds him of Marianne, the steam shovel from a favorite children’s book), and Mark spent his whole summer last year painting and repairing the house. Oh, well, it comes with the territory. He still likes it.

Mark is an active member in his church, Riverwood Community Chapel. His hobbies are: golf (he stinks at it), and cars (his dream-car, a Mini Cooper is only driven when the weather is good which is why he only puts about 5,000 miles on it a year). History is a special hobby for Mark, as one could tell by listening to his show.

Mark’s favorite parts of his show are the facts and amusing tidbits on the composers that he shares with listeners. He feels this brings a sense of connection and humility to classical music that is greatly needed, so that everyone can enjoy it.

A brief bio on Mark’s favorites:

Composer: Depends on the time of day
Piece: Schubert’s “Unfinished” symphony
Artist: Peter Serkin or Michael Murray
Color: Green or red
Food: Steak, “Dump” (a concoction of maple sausage, hashbrowns, eggs, and cheese wrapped in a soft tortilla shell) and Graters ice cream (Mint Chocolate Chip)

From Mark—“Moving to Kent has been one of the best things I have ever done. It’s been a very good experience for me and my family. The people are genuinely nice and really interested in listening to WKSU. The countryside is truly beautiful too. Northeast Ohio has a wonderful support for the arts and I enjoy being in that company.”

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More WKSU Staff

Al Bartholet, Executive Director/General Manager

Amanda Rabinowitz, Reporter/Producer

Amy Waples, Sr. Receptionist

Ann VerWiebe, Marketing Associate

Bernadine Zapytowski, Director of Business Affairs

Bill Cook, Development Associate

Bob Kruppenbacher, Broadcast Engineer

Bob Burford, Saturday Announcer

Catherine Tribuzzo, Account Clerk

Chuck Poulton, Senior LAN Administrator/Web Manager

Dan Kuznicki, LAN Administrator

David Fuente, Promotion Liaison

David Roden, Assistant Director of Programming for Music and Cultural Affairs

Elena See, Folk Alley Host

Jeff St. Clair, Morning Edition Host

Jim Blum, Folk Music Host

Joe Gunderman, Production Coordinator

Joe Linstrum, Web Developer

Joyce Adams, Membership Manager

Kabir Bhatia, Reporter/Producer

Kandy Neal, Traffic Assistant

Kelly Eppink, Mgr of Exec Communications & Events

Kerry Kurchak, Administrative Assistant

Kevin Niedermier, Reporter/Producer

M.L. Schultze, News Director

Mark Pennell, Morning/Mid-day Classical Music Host

Mark Urycki, Director of Programming and Operations

Matt Reilly, Folk Alley Host

Michele Volkman, Membership Account Clerk

Pam Anderson, Director of Philanthropic Giving

Ron Bartlebaugh, Director of Engineering

Ruth Krise, Senior Development Associate

Sarah Taylor, Producer/Announcer

Sue Underwood, Membership Specialist

Sylvia Docking, Afternoon Classical Music Host

Therese Leland, Accounting Specialist

Tim Smith, Development Associate

Tim Rudell, Reporter

Vivian Goodman, Reporter/Producer, Local Host of Fresh Air and All Things Considered

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