WGNA Morning Show Co-host for 23 years. Former high school Social Studies teacher who traded blackboard for a keyboard. Has been resident rhymer ever since. Co-recipient of 2000 CMA Award for Best Morning Show and NYS Broadcasters Awards for same. Two time winner of New York State Broadcasters Award for "Reading, Writing, and Rhyming" school program.
Richie Phillips
Pulminary Hypertension Discussion with Rino Aldrighetti -Capital Region Sunday
The great thing about doing the Capital Region Sunday show is that you get to cover a wide range of occupations and subject areas. In some cases the information can be life saving. Here is a case in point. Do you know someone with pulmonary hypertension? They might have it without knowing it! Take a listen to this repeat of a Capital Region Sunday interview with Rino Aldrighetti CEO of PHA.
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US Marine James Marchetti and Upcoming Educators Workshop – Capital Region Sunday [VIDEO]
"Honor, Courage and Commitment -That's the Marine Way". And those qualities came shining through in my interview with Sgt James Marchetti of the U.S. Marine Corp stationed right here in Albany.
Things Of My Very Own – Frank Graniero Interview – Capital Region Sunday [VIDEO]
This was a very important interview from an organization that could certainly use your help and donations. They endured a horrible incident a week before Christmas, no less. How ironic that a crisis intervention center has to deal with a crisis of their own!
Hey Moms – Come To The Zonta Club’s Mom Prom! [Capital Region Sunday]
This is a great event for a great cause. It's an equally great and important organization dedicated to improving the status of women world wide. More from my interview with Kristen Holler, Advocacy Chairperson for the club
Convoy For Tots Victory Mills With Brandon Smith – Capital Region Sunday [VIDEO]
It's amazing to see people all over this area who do things and get such little recognition from the media. Well, we're about to change that. Meet Brandon Smith. I had the chance to meet him on this edition of Capital Region Sunday.
The Arts Center Of The Capital Region: Elizabeth Reiss Interview [VIDEO]
The arts....Oh man, could I do 50 blogs on THIS subject. When in doubt, just feel free to chop it out of the school curriculum without giving it a second thought. It wasn't that important anyway (excuse me while I wipe up the dripping sarcasm). However, there is a bright light in this depressing tunnel— the Arts Center of the Capital Region, located in downtown Troy.
Jeremy Wernick – The Hatsgiving Project For Childhood Cancer [VIDEO]
Adults beware! We are being put to shame by kids who are 10 times better at creative thinking, marketing and hard work than we'll ever be. Case in point: Jeremy Wernick, a student at Shaker Junior High who is doing incredible things for childhood cancer. You have to hear him explain it in his own words.
The Tears Foundation With Brenna Uline – Capital Region Sunday [VIDEO]
This was a very special, emotional edition of Capital Region Sunday. Click here to listen to Brenna Uline, cofounder of one of the most heartwarming organizations in the Capital Region -the Tears Foundation. There's also a great way to help this group continue their important work.
Interview With Parentology Host Paula Gretzinger -Capital Region Sunday [VIDEO]
It's always nice to have someone on the Capital Region Sunday program who is as committed to our community as this week's guest—Paula Gretzinger from the locally produced hit show "Parentology."
Capital District “Walk for Hope” for Pancreatic Cancer Research- Capital Region Sunday
This is yet another fantastic cause in the Capital Region - raising money for pancreatic cancer research. I had the chance to talk to coordinators, Ned and Shari Piper about an upcoming walk happening in Delmar. You can hear the interview below
Ruth Tietz For Baptist Health Nursing and Rehab Center – Capital Region Sunday
This was my first shot at interviewing solo in the 27 years that I've been on this radio station. It's fun to try something new, and I couldn't have had a better guest to do this with.
Shocking Number Of Clifton Knolls Burglaries Reported In Clifton Park
I REALLY hate reporting this, but it looks like there have been a whole boat load of Clifton Park burglaries (in broad daylight!)