First hour: An update from local school superintendents about masking guidance and plans for the fall
Second hour: Michael Lasser, host of Fascinatin’ Rhythm
Late last week, New York State Health Commissioner Dr. Howard Zucker released a letter he wrote to the CDC about masking guidance for the state. In that letter, he said the state will try to align its guidance for school and summer camps, meaning children and staff who are fully vaccinated do not need to wear masks indoors or outdoors. The changes were set to begin today. But now, state officials say no plans will be adjusted until the CDC has an opportunity to respond to the letter. Meanwhile, some local districts are making their own changes. This hour, we hear from local superintendents about masking guidance, and we talk to them about their plans for the fall. Our guests:
- Kathleen Graupman, superintendent of Greece Central School District, and president of the Monroe County Council of School Superintendents
- Bo Wright, superintendent of Rush-Henrietta Central School District, and vice president of the Monroe County Council of School Superintendents
- Gene Mancuso, superintendent of Honoeye Falls-Lima Central School District
Then in our second hour, we're joined by the great Michael Lasser, longtime host of Fascinatin’ Rhythm on WXXI Radio. Lasser has been at the helm of the nationally syndicated show for more than 40 years. His work as earned him a loyal audience and a coveted George Foster Peabody Award. As reported by WXXI's Jeff Spevak, "jurors said his program was a vivid example of what a listener described as 'radio essays with songs used as illustrations.'” Lasser has decided to retire, with June 26 being the final broadcast of his program. This hour, we sit down with him and with the program's original producer, Marianne Carberry, to talk about the many years of the show, its music, the social history of that music, and more. Our guests:
- Michael Lasser, host of Fascinatin’ Rhythm, author, teacher, and theater critic
- Marianne Carberry, original producer of Fascinatin’ Rhythm, and program host for Classical 91.5. FM
