The Morning Wake-Up Call
By Morning Wake-Up Call
The Morning Wake-Up CallApr 28, 2022
Danny DeCrescenzo Mark Anselmi
Danny chats with former UPenn high jumper Mark Anselmi about his track career and the lessons he learned from battling adversity.
Danny DeCrescenzo with Vanessa Friedman
Danny chats to Vanessa about Kristi Noem's makeover in recent years.
Wednesday 3-27-24
Danny, Emily, Joe, and Jack have returned for another morning show!
Danny DeCrescenzo with Michael A. Scotto
Danny DeCrescenzo speaks to Michael A. Scotto about the Trump trials!
Danny DeCrescenzo with Eve's Curse
Danny speaks to the band Eve's Curse!
Danny DeCrescenzo with Dr. Paul Fritz
Danny DeCrescenzo speaks to Dr. Paul Fritz about the situation in the Middle East.
Danny DeCrescenzo with Nelly Sudri
Danny speaks to matchmaker and dating coach Nelly Sudri!
Danny DeCrescenzo with Dr. Kevin Kumashiro
Danny speaks with Dr. Kevin Kumashiro about his work and lecture!
Danny DeCrescenzo with CJ Spataro
In this exclusive interview, Danny DeCresenzo is joined by CJ Spataro. She’s the director of the MFA in Creative Writing and MA in Publishing programs at Rosemont College in suburban Philadelphia. She was also one of the founding partners of Philadelphia Stories magazine and PS Books. Her and Danny discuss her debut (but far from her first) novel More Strange Than True, which is forthcoming from Sagging Meniscus Press in June 2024.
Wednesday 2-21-24
On this edition of the Morning Wake-Up Call, Danny, Yaw, Antonio, Joe, and Jack discuss a variety of topics, ranging from Nikki Haley's electoral fortunes to the prospect of a Drake biopic.
Danny DeCrescenzo with Maddie Brand
The former University of Michigan runner talks to WRHU PD of Talk Danny DeCrescenzo about her illustrious high school career in New Jersey, what caused an early retirement from the sport, and how she’s relearned to love running.
Danny DeCrescenzo with Tyler C. Gore
Danny DeCrescenzo talks to author Tyler C. Gore on his latest work.
Thursday 9-7-23 MWUC
Danny, Isaac, Amber, Antonio, and Jordan bring you the first Thursday MWUC of the semester!
Ben Zimmer with Danny DeCrescenzo
WRHU Program Director of Talk Danny DeCrescenzo chats with online creator Ben Zimmer.
Thursday 5-4-23
Ronnie Gonzalez, Jason Weick and Kassandra Faber, bring you everything from Ukraine's alleged attack on the Kremlin, and a shooting in Serbia to the drama surrounding Jackson Mahomes. All this and more on this episode of the Thursday edition of The Morning Wake Up Call.
Thursday 4-27-23
Ronnie Gonzalez, Jason Weick, and Kassandra Faber talk everything from NYPD and FDNY robots, to the latest blockbuster and record setting movies. All this and more on this episode of the Thursday edition of The Morning Wake Up Call.
Tuesday 05-02-2023
Kevin Bunk, Michael Dent, Luke Farrell, and Dallas Jackson bring you another Morning Wake Up Call packed with lots of local news, including the MTA allowing e-scooters and bikes on trains, and a recent string of thefts at the Roosevelt Field Mall. All that and more on this edition of the Morning Wake Up Call.
Thursday 4-13-23
Ronnie Gonzalez, Kassandra Faber, and Jason Weick talk the latest issues surrounding abortion medication, a Long Island exhibit honoring Jewish businesses, and how a little impatience can sometimes win you $100,000. All this and more on the Thursday edition of the Morning Wake Up Call.
Tuesday 04-18-23
Join Kevin Bunk, Michael Dent, Luke Farrell, and Dallas Jackson as they tell you about the shooting of 16 year-old Ralph Yarl, The upcoming trial of Vladimir Kara-Murza, among othr topics. Kevin also talks with Dr. Richard Himmelfarb on the upcoming Obama Conference at Hofstra, and the team talks with Dr. Donald Levy to talk about the State of the State of New York Survey. All that and more on this edition of the Morning Wake Up Call.
Monday 4-10-23
Danny, Bruno, Hannah, and Lindsey have another great MWUC!
Thursday 4-6-23
Ronnie Gonzalez, Jason Weick, Kassandra Faber take you through Ron DeSantis harsh criticism over the passing of his latest bill the most recent update of former President Trump's indictment, and an Egyptian swimmer setting a world record for swimming in handcuffs. All this and more on the Thursday edition, of the Morning Wake Up Call.
Tuesday 04-04-23
Join Kevin Bunk, Luke Farrell, and Dallas Jackson as you join them on a gorgeous spring day to discuss the ongoing Trump indictment, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis' stop at the Cradle of Aviation, the NCAA Women's Basketball National Championship, along with other topics. All that and more on this edition of the Morning Wake Up Call.
Thursday 03-30-23
Ronnie Gonzalez, Kassandra Faber, and Jason Weick talk everything from former President Trumps possible arrest, a Russian man going to jail for a picture his daughter drew, and our crew's favorite day MLB Opening Day. All this and more on the Thursday edition of The Morning Wake Up Call.
Tuesday 03-28-23
Kevin Bunk, Michael Dent, Luke Farrell, and Dallas Jackson bring you a post Spring Break Morning Wake Up Call with updates regarding the Israeli political protests, tortoise hatchlings at the Houston Zoo, and school violence in Nashville and Lindenhurst. They also speak to Ray Marek from SmartAsset on $100,000 living in Metropolitan cities and Heather Trela from the Rockefeller Institute of Government on marijuana policy in New York State. All that and more on this edition of the Morning Wake Up Call.
Tuesday 03-21-23
Kevin Bunk and Luke Farrell bring you this abbreviated Morning Wake Up Call with issues regarding China President Xi Jingping's visit to Russia, Jason Sudeikis visiting the White House regarding "Ted Lasso" and mental health, along with oddities from the Associated Press. They also interview Dr. Andrea Gerlak, Director of the Udall Center at the University of Arizona on the United Nations Water Conference. All that and more on this edition of the Morning Wake Up Call.
Tuesday 03-14-23
Michael Dent, Luke Farrell, and Dallas Jackson bring you this snowy show talking about updates on the Republican primary, th Bidn Administration approving of oil drilling in Alaska, and their take on the Oscars. They also talk with Dr. Rakesh Kochhar from the Pew Research Center on the gender wage gap, and Dr. Elizabeth Dworak from Northwestern University on IQ score research. All that and more on this edition of the Morning Wake Up Call.
Thursday 03-09-23 Second Hour
Ronnie Gonzalez, Kassandra Faber, and Jason Weick talk you through the evolution of Women's History Month, Victoria Secret making changes for their return, and the latest edition of throwback Thursday, on the Thursday edition of The Morning Wake Up Call.
Thursday 03-09-23 First Hour
Ronnie Gonzalez, Kassandra Faber, and Jason Weick talk you through the blocking of new Washington D.C. crime laws. Kevin McCarthy's refusal to visit Kyiv, and rising tensions between the U.S. and China, all in the first hour of Thursday edition of The Morning Wake up Call.
Tuesday 03-07-23
Luke Farrell and Dallas Jackson tag team this edition of the Morning Wake Up Call, as they talk about the Oscars and someone who broke the world record for consecutive days at Disneyland. They also interview Clark Jenkinson from Verylinx on new Super Bowl consumer data, and Dr. Alessandra Leri from Marymount Manhattan College about shoe bacteria and why you may want to keep your shoes off inside the house. All that and more on this edition of the Morning Wake Up Call.
Eleni Schirmer Interview
Danny DeCrescenzo speaks to Eleni Schirmer about the SCOTUS hearings about Biden's student loan cases.
3-6-23 MWUC
Danny, Bruno, Hannah, and guest host Dallas return to MWUC!
Thursday 3-2-23
Ronnie Gonzalez, Kassandra Faber, and Jason Weick bring you a packed show. Talking everything from the retiring of the "Crying Indian" commercial, and an interview with Professor of Global Studies at Hofstra University Zilkia Janer. To the theft of Ferraris from a service center in Long Island. All this and more on the Thursday edition of The Morning Wake Up Call.
Thursday MWUC 02-23-23
Ronnie Gonzalez, Jason Weick, and Kassandra Faber, talk everything from President Biden's address to Putin, a stolen German WWI machine gun, and the latest edition of Throwback Thursday. All this and more on the Thursday edition of The Morning Wake Up Call.
Tuesday 02-21-23
Kevin Bunk, Michael Dent, Luke Farrell, and Dallas Jackson take you into this very special MWUC by broadcasting the Be The Match Bone Marrow registry drive at Hofstra University. The Tuesday show also interviews Donna Borak and Emma Court from Bloomberg on their recent article, "Remote Work Is Costing Manhattan More Than $12 Billion a Year" . All that and more on this edition of the Morning Wake Up Call.
Thursday 02-16-23
Ronnie Gonzalez, Kassandra Faber, Jason Weick, and Michelle Rabiniovich, interview Kevin Gustafson on the U.S. national debt ceiling, Jason sends us back to the 60's with his latest edition of Throwback Thursday, and an Owl on the loose form the Central Park Zoo. All this and more on the Thursday edition of the Morning Wake Up Call
Tuesday 02-14-23
Kevin Bunk, Michael Dent, Luke Farrell, and Dallas Jackson join you on this Valentine's Day with updates on the Michigan State University shooting, insight on saving Black beach communities on Long Island, and Kevin's package on WRHU's favorite romantic movies. Luke also talks with Dr. Rebecca Natow of Hofstra University on the upcoming event "The Real World of College: What Higher Education Is and What It Can Be". All that and more on the Morning Wake Up Call.
MWUC 2/10/23 Hour 2
Things got a little sad but hey a bunch of scientists ate some legos and dex ate play-doe!
MWUC 2/10/23 Hour 1
Super bowl previous and the Friday crews middle names are exposed
Thursday 2-9-23
Ronnie Gonzalez, Kassandra Faber, Jason Weick, Michelle Rabiniovich spend some time taking about George Santos, President Biden's State of the Union address, and a whole block dedicated to Black History Month. All this and more on the Thursday edition of The Morning Wake Up Call.
Tuesday 02-07-23
Kevin Bunk, Luke Farrell, and Dallas Jackson take you into the Morning Wake Up Call by previewing President Biden's State of the Union speech and it's implications. Jason Weick has an interview with Dr. Eduardo Duarte on his talk: “W.E.B Du Bois and the Aesthetic Education Offered by Music ''. The team also talks with Dr. Pascal Wallisch of New York University on a new study regarding music likability, and the story of a 9-year old girl being heralded as a "donor scientist" by Yale University. All that and more on this edition of the Morning Wake Up Call.
Thursday 2-2-23
Ronnie Gonzalez, Kassandra Faber, Jason Weick, and Michelle Rabiniovich talk everything from Niki Haley announcing her bid for President, Italy ramping up security following terrorist attacks, to the newest cover athlete for MLB The Show 23. All this and more on the Thursday edition of the Morning Wake Up Call.
Monday 2-6-23
Danny, Lindsey, Bruno, Hannah, and guest Mikey have a jam-packed show.
Friday 2/3/23 Hour 2
More animal stuff, whale's for sale, and Dexter's lungs stop working
Friday 2/3/23 Hour 1
Covid-19 State of emergency, Alzheimer's clinic sued, bears and salmon
Tuesday 01-31-23
Michael Dent, Luke Farrell, and Dallas Jackson bring you the last Morning Wake Up Call in January with the latest developments in the killing of Tyre Nichols, as well as the Customs and Border Patrol ONEApp, and their predictions and outlooks on the big game. All that and more on this edition of the Morning Wake Up Call.
Monday 1-30-23
Danny, Bruno, guest host Dallas, Gigi, and Hannah kick off the new semester of MWUC!
Thursday 01-26-23
Bruno Valadez Dominguez, Luke Farrell, Hannah Vincent, and Jason Weick discuss the rise of Satanism, everything going on in Bachelor Nation, and the reappearance of dolphins in the Bronx river. Also, interviews with Dr. Anoop Rai and Dr. Gregory DeFreitas from Hofstra University on the national debt ceiling and New York State pay transparency, respectively. All that and more on this edition of the Morning Wake Up Call.
Thursday 01-19-23
Bruno Valadez Dominguez, Luke Farrell, Hannah Vincent, and Jason Weick talk on the Morning Wake Up Call about New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern's resignation, Oscar predictions, and singing bus drivers. All that and more on this edition of the Morning Wake Up Call.
Thursday 01-12-23
Bruno Valadez Dominguez, Luke Farrell, Gigi Stillman, and Jason Weick bring you this Morning Wake Up Call with issues regarding the discovery of classified documents of President Biden's at the Penn Biden Center, updates on Representative George Santos' resume scandal, a discussion on the Cornell Wage Atlas and livable wages with Dr. Russell Weaver of Cornell's ILR Buffalo Co-Lab, and skiing on Long Island. All that and more on this edition of the Morning Wake Up Call.
Monday 12-19-22
It's Danny's last ride as MWUC Director, alongside Sybille and Amelia!