First hour: Understanding wind energy
Second hour: Job shaming, and how to create a culture where all jobs are respected
President Trump has been critical of wind energy in recent weeks. We will focus on wind as a component of New York State’s energy future, and the energy future of the country. Our guests:
- Eric Hittinger, assistant professor of public policy at the College of Liberal Arts, and faculty member at the Golisano Institute for Sustainability at RIT
- Neely Kelly, senior organizer for Mothers Out Front New York
- Zack Dufresne, director of member services and clean energy advocate for the Alliance for Clean Energy New York
Then in our second hour, “Cosby Show” actor Geoffrey Owens is speaking out about recent criticism regarding his job as a cashier at a grocery store. Owens was working at Trader Joe’s in New Jersey when a woman’s photos of him went viral. Owens said he felt like some people were job shaming him, but stressed that there’s “no job that’s better than another.” This hour, we discuss the issue of job shaming with local people who feel they have been criticized for their work. We’ll also discuss the state of the entry level workforce in our area and opportunities to grow within companies. Our guests:
- John Premo, director of community and business services for RochesterWorks
- Louise Mock, co-host of “Punching Out” on WAYO
- Scott Fitzgerald, owner of ROC Vox Recording & Production, and local radio guy
- Jo Natale, vice president of media relations for Wegmans
