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Illinois's statewide news talk show, produced by Illinois Public Media.

Episode Date
What do land-grant universities owe Native Americans?
Sep 09, 2026
New book explores nuances surrounding pregnancy loss
Sep 08, 2026
The life-changing magic of working ‘Four Days a Week’
Sep 08, 2026
Journalist in pursuit of Obama’s infamous tan suit
Sep 03, 2026
What does tourism look like in Illinois’ smaller cities?
Sep 03, 2026
Journalist Niala Boodhoo on seeking spiritual wisdom
Sep 02, 2026
Singer Pokey LaFarge on new album, upcoming tour
Sep 01, 2026
Where does Illinois stand in U.S.-Canada trade war?
Sep 01, 2026
What to know about Illinois’ cell phone ban in schools
Aug 31, 2026
GOP congressional candidate Jeff Wilson on tariffs, energy production, and immigration policy
Aug 27, 2026
Seeking third term, Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski talks rising costs, data centers, and AI regulation
Aug 26, 2026
What’s next in a federal case involving dangerous working conditions at a Southern Illinois coal mine?
Aug 25, 2026
Nearly 50 years later, Oscar-winning filmmaker recounts making highly acclaimed documentary
Aug 25, 2026
Democratic congressional hopeful Paul Nolley on Iran war, ‘chaotic’ tariffs, and workers’ rights
Aug 24, 2026
Artist sisters to debut sculpture at Burning Man festival
Aug 20, 2026
How to handle pesticide drift
Aug 20, 2026
A new women’s pro baseball league is playing in Springfield. But Illinois has always been part of the women’s baseball scene
Aug 19, 2026
Why corn production could become a challenge
Aug 19, 2026
Democratic congressional candidate Julie Fortier on economy, gun laws, and Southern Illinois voters
Aug 18, 2026
Sights and sounds from 2026 Illinois State Fair
Aug 17, 2026
From the State Fair: Illinois Ag director on storms, tariffs, and Iran war
Aug 17, 2026
Republican Darren Bailey on his second run for governor
Aug 13, 2026
How is the 1872 voyage of a ship relevant to the state of today’s oceans?
Aug 12, 2026
From college classrooms to offices, how the AI revolution has changed the world
Aug 11, 2026
Illinois State Rep. Kelly Cassidy on handling sexual harassment cases in statehouse
Aug 10, 2026
Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker on prison deaths, being a billionaire, and plans for a third term
Aug 10, 2026
The impact of light pollution on night skies
Aug 06, 2026
Senator Tammy Duckworth talks Iran War, women in combat, and SAVE Act
Aug 06, 2026
Is election security at risk in Illinois?
Aug 05, 2026
From Illinois to Lithuania: Tracing a small Eastern European country’s deep local ties
Aug 04, 2026
What the Illinois House speaker knew about a colleague’s harassment allegations — and when
Aug 04, 2026
Quad Cities film festival celebrates Latino culture and history
Aug 03, 2026
How one Illinois prison is handling cases of serious mental illness
Aug 03, 2026
Why is a Southern Illinois mental health center laying off hundreds of workers?
Aug 03, 2026
Republican U.S. Senate candidate Don Tracy on Iran war, ‘extreme’ socialist ideas, and immigration policies
Jul 30, 2026
Book sheds light on unique history of bicycling in Illinois
Jul 29, 2026
A deep dive into Canadian wildfires’ impact on air quality in Illinois
Jul 28, 2026
Secretary overseeing state department of early childhood discusses Illinois’ childcare challenges
Jul 28, 2026
What is the state of bees across Illinois?
Jul 27, 2026
What to know about Cyclosporiasis outbreak
Jul 27, 2026
One-on-one with award-winning Hamilton actor Jonathan Butler-Duplessis
Jul 23, 2026
‘Forgotten Souls’ tells the stories of missing Tuskegee Airmen
Jul 22, 2026
Struggling to manage your children’s online activities? An Illinois author is here to help.
Jul 21, 2026
Two friends channel grief into advocating for peace in Holy Land
Jul 20, 2026
Abby Cadabby’s puppeteer is married to a guy from Normal, Illinois. Here’s how they got to Sesame Street.
Jul 16, 2026
Do humans have a future on Mars?
Jul 15, 2026
Illinois author Shelby Van Pelt on the smash success of ‘Remarkably Bright Creatures’
Jul 14, 2026
Why do scams work? An Illinois accountant explains
Jul 13, 2026
The true story of the Billy Goat Curse, and other tales of baseball magic
Jul 09, 2026
Illinois without Cook County?
Jul 09, 2026
Three decades chasing the Amish, Mennonites and the last Shakers
Jul 08, 2026
Why more Illinois farmers are filing for bankruptcy
Jul 08, 2026
Jennifer Roscoe on 34 years in local TV news
Jul 07, 2026
What your accent reveals about you
Jul 06, 2026
Previewing a new series: ‘America at 250’
Jul 02, 2026
After earthquakes, Illinois man worries over countrymen in Venezuela
Jul 02, 2026
Illinois ends yearly driving tests for some older drivers
Jul 02, 2026
The Illinois voice announcing World Cup games in Mexico
Jul 01, 2026
It’s win-or-go-home time for the U.S. men’s team
Jul 01, 2026
14 new Illinois laws take effect today
Jul 01, 2026
As Pride Month ends, Midwest splits on LGBTQ rights
Jun 30, 2026
Illinois skipped the Great American State Fair; Peoria stepped in
Jun 29, 2026
The human cost of Illinois’ gambling boom
Jun 29, 2026
Journalist Lois Romano says Mary Lincoln was ‘An Inconvenient Widow’
Jun 25, 2026
Illinois technology featured in World Cup soccer cleats
Jun 24, 2026
The Illinois schools that discipline Black students the most
Jun 24, 2026
What happens when fluoride is removed from the water supply?
Jun 23, 2026
Disability advocates challenge Illinois ‘aid-in-dying’ law
Jun 23, 2026
What’s behind Illinois’ record year for tornadoes?
Jun 22, 2026
Raphael & Whitney on their music, their partnership, and revisiting their roots
Jun 18, 2026
Should Illinois pursue reparations for descendants of slavery? Take the survey
Jun 18, 2026
Southern Illinois teens graduate high school with associate’s degrees
Jun 17, 2026
Rachel Bronson on U.S.-Iran deal: ‘We’re in a much worse situation’
Jun 17, 2026
Bats in Illinois: What to do when one moves in and how to respond after being exposed to one
Jun 16, 2026
An Illinois grand jury said no. Prosecutors came back anyway.
Jun 16, 2026
Meet the Illinoisans representing the U.S. Navy in the Warrior Games
Jun 15, 2026
What do we owe Illinoisans who were unjustly convicted of crimes?
Jun 15, 2026
Three Illinois teens arrested by ICE
Jun 15, 2026
Best of: Sci-fi author Ken Liu on his writing, AI, and sentient toasters
Jun 11, 2026
Best of: How ‘The Onion’ made modern news satire
Jun 10, 2026
The significance of LGBTQ spaces in a challenging political climate
Jun 09, 2026
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum’s new exhibit explores ‘Second American Revolution’
Jun 08, 2026
How did the denial of climate change become popular in America?
Jun 04, 2026
Who are the Illinoisans playing in the 2026 World Cup?
Jun 03, 2026
Could new SNAP requirements lead to a hunger crisis in Illinois?
Jun 03, 2026
Illinois General Assembly: Top Republicans talk taxes, effects of federal policies on state government
Jun 02, 2026
Illinois General Assembly: Top Democrats talk taxes, education and tech
Jun 02, 2026
A sneak peek of the Obama Presidential Center
Jun 01, 2026
Illinois General Assembly spring session recap
Jun 01, 2026
How do location sharing apps impact relationships?
Jun 01, 2026
Red Lobster CEO Damola Adamolekun on cultural significance of the chain and revamping strategies after facing bankruptcy
May 29, 2026
The life-changing magic of working ‘Four Days a Week’
May 28, 2026
Summer travel with Wolters World
May 27, 2026
Biking 500 miles on the Grand Illinois Trail
May 27, 2026
Family and Fans Remember Illinois Jazz Icon Miles Davis
May 26, 2026
What’s on the table as Illinois spring legislative session winds down?
May 26, 2026
Lost in war, found in time: How America accounts for unknown war dead
May 26, 2026
Best of: Why do so many people struggle in early adulthood?
May 22, 2026
Cory Haala on the populism that powered Midwest Democrats
May 21, 2026
The future of voting rights in Illinois
May 20, 2026
Why are digital books causing a financial headache for Illinois libraries?
May 19, 2026
Northwestern Medicine using cutting-edge AI technology that could be game changer for certain surgeries
May 19, 2026
New book gives ‘literary tour of the Midwest’, highlighting writers from America’s Heartland
May 18, 2026
What to know about Hantavirus outbreak
May 18, 2026
A look at America’s most iconic sandwich through a Midwestern lens
May 15, 2026
How the Iran war is impacting Illinoisans at the gas pump
May 15, 2026
Family planning using natural methods vs. contraceptives
May 14, 2026
Abortion care in Illinois four years after Roe v. Wade decision
May 14, 2026
Meet the Illinois man behind so many memorable Super Bowl ads
May 13, 2026
New video game provides virtual drive to cities across Illinois
May 12, 2026
A look into the settlement after Illinois State University workers’ strike
May 12, 2026
Best of: How Lee Hawkins found freedom in exploring traumatic family history
May 11, 2026
Illinois doctor recounts life on Mars — in a yearlong NASA simulation
May 08, 2026
From the prairie to the moon, these Illinoisans are connected to the NASA Artemis program
May 08, 2026
Book takes deep look into evolution of women through lens of the female body
May 07, 2026
A look into the nuances of Catholicism and American politics amid President Trump’s criticism of Pope Leo
May 06, 2026
Cardinal Blase Cupich reflects on Pope Leo’s first year in papacy, emphasizes peace and empathy
May 06, 2026
Oral history project to explore ‘life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness’ through lens of Illinoisans
May 05, 2026
The latest on legal cases in Illinois
May 05, 2026
Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi on Iran war, funding ICE, and redistricting
May 05, 2026
Proper etiquette classes to improve table manners, chivalry, and communication skills
May 04, 2026
Why smaller Illinois universities want changes to state higher education funding
May 04, 2026
‘Jesus and John Wayne’ author Kristin Du Mez on how white evangelicals came to embrace Donald Trump
May 01, 2026
A deep look into the past and future of Native American mascots
Apr 30, 2026
Filmmaker and journalist team up on new crime thriller novel set in Illinois
Apr 29, 2026
New book explores apples in Midwestern history and culture
Apr 28, 2026
The latest on the Bears stadium, voting rights in Illinois and Madigan appeal
Apr 28, 2026
College student’s documentary on Quad Cities small business debuts on streaming platform
Apr 27, 2026
Night fishing, a shotgun, and a call to 911. What led to hate crime charges in Paris, Illinois?
Apr 27, 2026
Why some people run toward the storm
Apr 24, 2026
How a 3D-printed housing project failed Cairo, Illinois — and who’s investigating
Apr 24, 2026
Two friends channel grief into advocating for peace in Holy Land
Apr 23, 2026
How balloon releases impact the environment
Apr 22, 2026
Commemorating Earth Day amid battle to protect environmental regulations and policies
Apr 22, 2026
The rise of socialism in Illinois and beyond
Apr 21, 2026
A look into the debate surrounding Data Centers in Illinois
Apr 20, 2026
Meet Republican candidate for Lieutenant Governor Aaron Del Mar
Apr 20, 2026
Abby Cadabby’s puppeteer is married to a guy from Normal, Illinois. Here’s how they got to Sesame Street.
Apr 17, 2026
What are prediction markets and do they need to be regulated?
Apr 16, 2026
Memoir recounts multi-faceted life of Walter Braud
Apr 15, 2026
‘One Last Dance’: What Ebertfest meant to local film buffs
Apr 14, 2026
Move over, Hollywood! Central Illinois gets in on filmmaking action
Apr 13, 2026
University of Illinois Springfield’s faculty strike: What’s at stake?
Apr 13, 2026
‘I was an abomination’: Trans lawyer shares difficult coming out experience in new memoir
Apr 10, 2026
One-on-one with award-winning Hamilton actor Jonathan Butler-Duplessis
Apr 09, 2026
What comes next in the Iran war?
Apr 08, 2026
From ‘cool’ to ‘selfie’ to ‘slay’, linguist’s book takes a look at the evolution of language through lens of social media
Apr 07, 2026
Five years after January 6 Capitol riot, author explores creation of MAGA
Apr 06, 2026
Illinois State Women’s and Men’s Basketball Teams square off in the NIT Semifinals
Apr 03, 2026
What you need to know as Illinois appears at NCAA Final Four for the first time in 21 years
Apr 03, 2026
Connecting the dots between loneliness, mental health, and social relationships
Apr 02, 2026
What to know when filing 2026 tax return
Apr 01, 2026
The new Food Pyramid and constantly changing dietary guidelines
Apr 01, 2026
The penny’s dead. Your credit card might cost more. What now?
Mar 31, 2026
‘Los Yarderos’ explores lives of Mexican yard workers in the Midwest
Mar 30, 2026
When geese became a menace, Moline turned to the ‘Goosinator’
Mar 30, 2026
‘Couple of Patels’ on traveling Illinois and beyond
Mar 27, 2026
Why did super PACs spend millions lying to Illinois voters?
Mar 27, 2026
The pitfalls of AI chatbots in customer service
Mar 26, 2026
Meet Democratic candidate for Lieutenant Governor Christian Mitchell
Mar 26, 2026
Do self-driving cars have a future in Illinois?
Mar 25, 2026
‘Forgotten Souls’ tells the stories of missing Tuskegee Airmen
Mar 24, 2026
Belleville farm welcomes spring with tulip festival
Mar 23, 2026
What to know about sauna wellness
Mar 23, 2026
Why an Illinois EPA fraud case is resurfacing after more than a decade
Mar 23, 2026
Do humans have a future on Mars?
Mar 20, 2026
Speedskater Ethan Cepuran on participating in 2026 Winter Olympics
Mar 19, 2026
How is the U.S. war with Iran impacting the fertilizer market for Illinois farmers?
Mar 19, 2026
The push for transparency in small business loans
Mar 18, 2026
Illinois Primary Election 2026 recap
Mar 18, 2026
Why does everyone hate white liberals?
Mar 17, 2026
How AI can play a role in NCAA basketball tournament brackets
Mar 16, 2026
Illinois Primary Election 2026 preview
Mar 16, 2026
Tenth anniversary special
Mar 13, 2026
Former staffer’s book highlights ‘the Onion’s’ contributions to news satire
Mar 12, 2026
U.S. Senate candidate recap: Part 2
Mar 11, 2026
U.S. Senate candidate recap: Part 1
Mar 10, 2026
Black leaders of 2024 react to Thurgood Marshall’s 1956 visit to the University of Illinois
Mar 09, 2026
Daylight Savings Time: Effects on health and the debate surrounding it
Mar 06, 2026
Former Archivist of the U.S. Colleen Shogan on preserving historic documents, facing public pressure, and being fired by President Trump
Mar 05, 2026
Author charts path for revival of Congress
Mar 04, 2026
Challenges and triumphs of Jewish communities in central Illinois
Mar 03, 2026
Why did the U.S. go to war with Iran?
Mar 02, 2026
Are we going to war with Iran?
Feb 27, 2026
Candidate Forum: Meet the Republicans running in IL-13 congressional race
Feb 26, 2026
Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Steve Botsford discusses ‘broken system’ in politics, ICE reform, and AI regulation
Feb 25, 2026
Remembering the life and legacy of Jesse Jackson
Feb 24, 2026
‘Jesus and John Wayne’ author Kristin Du Mez on how white evangelicals came to embrace Donald Trump
Feb 23, 2026
Central Illinois zoo helps save Bad Bunny’s favorite toad
Feb 20, 2026
Meet the doulas who help at the other end of life
Feb 20, 2026
Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Jonathan Dean discusses childhood trauma, solar energy, and raising minimum wage
Feb 19, 2026
Governor Pritzker talks housing affordability, crackdown on junk fees, and education policies in 2026 Budget Address
Feb 18, 2026
Preview of Governor Pritzker’s 2026 Budget Address
Feb 18, 2026
GOP Senate candidate Jeannie Evans talks Christian values, antitrust laws, and AI
Feb 17, 2026
NPR’s Steve Inskeep talks about Abraham Lincoln’s political savviness in newest book
Feb 16, 2026
Cairo, Illinois, loses its only grocery store — again
Feb 13, 2026
Running (for office) while trans
Feb 13, 2026
Democratic Senate candidate Sean Brown on immigration, universal healthcare, and money in politics
Feb 12, 2026
Best of: Aisha Harris on the culture that shaped her
Feb 12, 2026
What do land-grant universities owe Native Americans?
Feb 11, 2026
Allen C. Guelzo on Lincoln and the enduring values of the American Revolution
Feb 10, 2026
Republican U.S. Senate Candidate R. Cary Capparelli on Trump, ICE, and persistence in Illinois politics
Feb 09, 2026
Best of: What does it mean to be in the Midwest?
Feb 06, 2026
Best of: Ultra-runner completes 400-mile journey across Illinois in 10 days
Feb 06, 2026
Extreme cold weather, changing Midwest winters, and climate change
Feb 05, 2026
GOP U.S. Senate candidate Casey Chlebek, Polish immigrant, talks immigration reform, taxes, ‘cultural Marxism’
Feb 04, 2026
How Tom Burell made advertising with Black people, for Black people
Feb 03, 2026
Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Awisi Bustos on her government experience, ‘militarization’ of ICE, and affordability
Feb 02, 2026
Celebrating ‘Groundhog Day’ in Woodstock, Illinois with actor Stephen Tobolowsky
Jan 30, 2026
Why has it taken so long to repair the Alton sinkhole?
Jan 30, 2026
Housing shortage, rising prices, and income requirements: Why buying or renting a home is so difficult in 2026
Jan 29, 2026
Seeking GOP nomination, gubernatorial candidate Ted Dabrowski wants to reform Illinois, bring back ‘midwestern values’
Jan 28, 2026
Democratic U.S. Senate Candidate Bryan Maxwell talks representing downstate Illinois, advocating socialist policies on campaign trail
Jan 27, 2026
The challenges of combating homelessness in Illinois
Jan 26, 2026
What to know when filing 2026 tax return
Jan 23, 2026
The new Food Pyramid and constantly changing dietary guidelines
Jan 23, 2026
Vying for GOP nomination, U.S. Senate candidate Pamela Denise Long talks abortion, trans healthcare, and income tax
Jan 22, 2026
Trump, Greenland, and America’s new role in the world
Jan 21, 2026
What to expect from 2026 Illinois General Assembly
Jan 20, 2026
Illinois Senate minority leader John Curran hopes for bipartisanship in tackling affordability crisis as new legislative session begins
Jan 20, 2026
Illinois House Speaker Chris Welch highlights measures to combat affordability crisis as 2026 spring legislative session begins
Jan 20, 2026
Gandhi, King and non-violence today
Jan 19, 2026
Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker is building up his national profile
Jan 16, 2026
Why is President Trump trying to stop child care support for 100,000 Illinois families?
Jan 16, 2026
Attorney General Kwame Raoul: Illinois has sued the Trump administration 51 times
Jan 16, 2026
Can these tiny Japanese cars become a hit in the U.S.?
Jan 15, 2026
The latest on the rise of winter respiratory diseases in Illinois
Jan 15, 2026
George Packer on ‘The Emergency’
Jan 14, 2026
Former marine Kevin Ryan talks economy, border control, ‘ethnic cleansing’ in Gaza while vying for Democratic nomination in Illinois Senate race
Jan 13, 2026
A deep look into the past and future of Native American mascots
Jan 12, 2026
Chicago Bears in the playoffs
Jan 09, 2026
What’s next for Venezuela?
Jan 09, 2026
How a unique and versatile plant could help Illinois farmers and the environment
Jan 08, 2026
Is Illinois’ drinking culture evolving?
Jan 08, 2026
How will the elimination of Illinois’ grocery tax impact communities and shoppers?
Jan 07, 2026
Rundown of new laws in Illinois as 2026 begins
Jan 07, 2026
Five years after January 6 Capitol riot, author explores creation of MAGA
Jan 06, 2026
From nuclear war to AI, how to think about threats to humankind
Jan 05, 2026
A look back at the news that marked 2025
Dec 31, 2025
Remembering VE Day 80 years later
Dec 23, 2025
Illinois author Shelby Van Pelt on the smash success of ‘Remarkably Bright Creatures’
Dec 22, 2025
Why do scams work? An Illinois accountant explains
Dec 18, 2025
From music to movies to comedy-celebrating 100 years of Dick Van Dyke
Dec 17, 2025
Top films of 2025
Dec 16, 2025
How is smartphone usage affecting family life?
Dec 16, 2025
New video game provides virtual drive to cities across Illinois
Dec 15, 2025
A deep dive into the Trump administration’s $12 billion farmer bailout package
Dec 15, 2025
State Department declares (culture) war on ‘DEI’ font
Dec 12, 2025
Danville man challenges racial disparities in traffic stops
Dec 12, 2025
New book gives ‘literary tour of the Midwest’, highlighting writers from America’s Heartland
Dec 11, 2025
From governor’s race to House and Senate seats, the latest in 2026 election campaigns across Illinois
Dec 11, 2025
What to know about getting health insurance through Illinois Marketplace
Dec 10, 2025
The latest in health care policies and how it effects the everyday consumer
Dec 10, 2025
Philosopher’s new book provides interesting nuance in abortion rights and religion discussion
Dec 09, 2025
Connecting the dots between loneliness, mental health, and social relationships
Dec 08, 2025
How seniors can combat isolation and loneliness
Dec 08, 2025
The penny’s dead. Your credit card might cost more. What now?
Dec 05, 2025
Author charts path for revival of Congress
Dec 04, 2025
Why is a New Yorker singing about Aurora, Illinois?
Dec 03, 2025
Breaking down Northwestern University’s $75 million settlement with the Trump administration
Dec 03, 2025
Abraham Lincoln in 100 objects
Dec 02, 2025
What’s in store for college basketball fans across Illinois this season?
Dec 01, 2025
Upcoming publication aims to showcase home of architectural modernism
Dec 01, 2025
Matt Singer on how Illinois’ own Siskel & Ebert changed movies forever
Nov 28, 2025
New book details Midwestern tastes and recipes
Nov 27, 2025
Writer introduces Americans to ‘The Italian Soul’ in new book
Nov 26, 2025
What does it take to thrive in early adulthood? A conversation with the author of “Quarterlife”
Nov 25, 2025
Book makes the case civic education should come from parents more than school
Nov 24, 2025
The history of pies, in Illinois and beyond
Nov 21, 2025
Augustana College President Andrea Talentino
Nov 21, 2025
Documenting free speech battles across the Midwest
Nov 20, 2025
Sudanese-American artist raises awareness about country’s crisis through comedy
Nov 19, 2025
Mass killings, displacement, and famine: Sudan’s overlooked humanitarian crisis
Nov 19, 2025
What’s causing America’s anger epidemic ?
Nov 18, 2025
Illinois Times owner looks back at 50 years of local news coverage in Springfield
Nov 17, 2025
Investigation looks at issues with ‘inpatient restoration’ in Illinois jails
Nov 17, 2025
George Packer on ‘The Emergency’
Nov 14, 2025
The state of rail travel across Illinois
Nov 13, 2025
Government shutdown is over, but air travel for holidays could still be extra hectic
Nov 13, 2025
‘Off My Neck’: Former U.S. Marshal for Central Illinois describes barrier-breaking career in new memoir
Nov 12, 2025
State of Change 2025 preview: A deep dive into Illinois’ prairies
Nov 12, 2025
Film documents life of Native American veteran, highlights service of his community
Nov 11, 2025
Women veterans in Illinois reflect on military experience including some challenges
Nov 11, 2025