Select Page

Carl Nordgren

On the Porch: Carl Nordgren – Creativity Can Unite US

On the Porch: Carl Nordgren – Creativity Can Unite US

Posted by | May 31, 2026 |

This Week:

Carl Nordgren is a best-selling novelist, a teacher, and an imaginal cell. After 25 years as an entrepreneur, he taught Creativity at Duke for 14 years. He’s a two-time TEDx speaker and hosts the weekly radio show ‘Exploring your Creative Genius’ on 97.9 The Hill. His calling is to help each of us and all of us grow our creative capacities and develop our entrepreneurial instincts and behaviors, a calling that informed his book “Becoming a Creative Genius (again)”. His new book, “Common Ground for US” continues that work and offers new perspectives on governance and policy making for political and community leaders. You can attend his book launch event at Golden Fig Books in Carrboro on June 4, by clicking the show title above.

Podcast: Play in new window | Download

Subscribe: RSS

Read More

On Air Today: Carl Nordgren of Exploring Your Creative Genius

Posted by | Feb 19, 2026 |

Carl Nordgren, host of Exploring Your Creative Genius on 97.9 The Hill, spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, February 19, discussing town news and events. He discussed the process of getting to that many episodes, lesson he’s learned in producing the show, and several highlights that have happened during the first 150 episodes. He talked about guests he’s had in, a “dream show” to aim for in the future, and more.

Podcast: Play in new window | Download

Subscribe: RSS

Read More
Talking Culture: ‘Anung’s Journey’ with Carl Nordgren

Talking Culture: ‘Anung’s Journey’ with Carl Nordgren

Posted by | Nov 26, 2025 |

November is Indigenous Peoples’ Month, and as we approach Thanksgiving, Aaron welcomes Carl Nordgren, host of the Exploring Your Creative Genius on 97.9 The Hill and writer of the accompanying column on Chapelboro.com, to chat about the stories behind his book “Anung’s Journey, An Ancient Ojibway Legend as Told by Steve Fobister.”

Podcast: Play in new window | Download

Subscribe: RSS

Read More
Exploring Your Creative Genius: Creative Tips

Exploring Your Creative Genius: Creative Tips

Posted by | Oct 1, 2025 | , ,

The most recent show is a collection of creative exercises that are proven to help you grow your creative capacities; most are easy to integrate into your day. When you play with these exercises your brain changes and the next creative challenge you take on will have benefited from your exercise; it’s very much like strengthening a muscle through exercise.

Read More

On Air Today: Carl Nordgren and 100 Episodes of Exploring Your Creative Genius

Posted by | Nov 22, 2024 |

Author, Entrepreneur, Creativity Advocate and host of “Exploring Your Creative Genius” on 97.9 The Hill Carl Nordgren spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Friday, November 22. He discussed the show’s origins and purpose, and told the story of being challenged to have 100 episodes of content. He shared highlights from the first 100 episodes, sharing stories from guests, highlight moments, and more. Exploring Your Creative Genius airs at noon and 7:00 p.m. on Sundays on 97.9 The Hill.

Podcast: Play in new window | Download

Subscribe: RSS

Read More

On Air Now: 97.9 FM

  • Night Music Playlist
  • I Listen Live
    WCHL Broadcast Calendar
Center of Excellence Annual Open House
Center of Excellence Annual Open House
Center of Excellence Annual Open House
500 Millstone Dr, Hillsborough
500 Millstone Dr, Ste 104, Hillsborough
Join in the Fun at the Annual Open House!
Join in the Fun at the Annual Open House!