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Topical Currents
Program ended September 27, 2017

Joseph Cooper and Bonnie Berman share the microphone with a wide range of guests including community leaders, artists, scientists, historians, political thinkers and more who bring issues of interest to South Floridians.

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  • 01/16/14 Thursday’s Topical Currents begins with South Florida attorney Paul Lipton. We all contemplate the passage of time, and have regrets about our…
  • 01/14/14 - Tuesday's Topical Currents looks at the benefits of . . . adversity. It can make us better, stronger and more resilient. Adversity is a boon to…
  • 01/13/14 - In the second half of the program, Bonnie Berman interviews legendary poet Dr. Maya Angelou. She’s had a vast career in dance, screenplays,…
  • 01/13/14- Monday’s Topical Currents begins with Thomas Moore, author of A Religion of One’s Own. He was a Catholic monk for 12 years, is a theology…
  • 01/09/14 - Thursday's Topical Currents begins with a look at the non-profit “Take Stock In Children” organization. It provides children of low-income…
  • 01/07/14 - Tuesday's Topical Currents is with historian and author Maureen Ogle who’s documented the long history of the livestock and meat debate. It…
  • 01/02/14 - 1:30 - Syndicated food columnist Linda Gassenheimer, Special wine correspondent Fred Tasker and WLRN hosts Joseph Cooper and Bonnie Berman…
  • 01/02/14 - Did you make New Year’s resolutions to lose weight, quit smoking or find a more meaningful career? Join us for Thursday’s Topical Currents.…
  • 12/31/13 - Tomorrow’s Topical Currents is an interview with novelist SalmanRushdie, by literary contributor Ariel Gonzalez. Rushdie, of course, authored…
  • 12/30/13 - Literary contributor Ariel Gonzalez visits with novelist Allan Gurganus. He’s known for documenting southern US sentiments and the bittersweet…