Season 35

S35 E34: The Illinois Farm Bureau President
The discussion includes the 2023 farm bill, climate change, Mexico’s GMO ban and more.
S35 E34: The Illinois Farm Bureau President

S35 E33: Congressman Darin LaHood
Congressman Darin LaHood discusses the debt ceiling, Ukraine, the banking system and more.
S35 E33: Congressman Darin LaHood

S35 E32: Finding Mental Health Help
UnityPlace and FamilyCore leaders discuss mental health treatment for adults and youth.
S35 E32: Finding Mental Health Help

S35 E31: Economic Prospects/Social Justice for Minorities
The NAACP president and an educator discuss income, education and justice disparities.
S35 E31: Economic Prospects/Social Justice for Minorities

S35 E30: The Fentanyl Epidemic
The medical director and lead RN at UnityPlace discuss how to handle fentanyl overdoses.
S35 E30: The Fentanyl Epidemic

S35 E29: Designing Roads for Bicycles, Cars and Pedestrians
Discussion includes the safety, health and environmental benefits of sharing the roadways.
S35 E29: Designing Roads for Bicycles, Cars and Pedestrians

S35 E28: Peoria’s Mayor and City Manager Review City Issues
Peoria’s mayor and city manager discuss crime, passenger rail, racial equity and more.
S35 E28: Peoria’s Mayor and City Manager Review City Issues

S35 E27: Hate Crimes Motivated by Religious Bias
Two imams and a rabbi discuss how to counter religious-based hatred.
S35 E27: Hate Crimes Motivated by Religious Bias

S35 E25: Congresswoman Bustos: Reviewing 10 Years in Office
Retired Congresswoman Cheri Bustos reflects on her 10 years in office.
S35 E25: Congresswoman Bustos: Reviewing 10 Years in Office

S35 E24: A Game Changing Approach to Concussion Diagnosis
A new technique may be able to detect concussions on location in just two minutes.
S35 E24: A Game Changing Approach to Concussion Diagnosis

S35 E23: A Look at Workplace Equality and Discrimination
Diversity officers of three municipalities discuss fostering a culture of inclusion.
S35 E23: A Look at Workplace Equality and Discrimination

S35 E22: Normal’s Uptown South; Peoria’s Riverfront Park
The program features expansion of Uptown Normal and Peoria’s plans for a riverfront park.
S35 E22: Normal’s Uptown South; Peoria’s Riverfront Park

S35 E21: Cure Violence Global: A Public Health Approach
Cure Violence Global wants to reduce violent crime like healthcare does during pandemics.
S35 E21: Cure Violence Global: A Public Health Approach

S35 E19: 50 Years of Effort for the Equal Rights Amendment
The show updates the Equal Rights Amendment 50 years after Congress sent it to the states.
S35 E19: 50 Years of Effort for the Equal Rights Amendment

S35 E18: Illinois Tutor Initiative: Fixing the Learning Gap
The program addresses how tutors provide help for students in math and reading.
S35 E18: Illinois Tutor Initiative: Fixing the Learning Gap

S35 E17: A Century of French Influence in Illinois | Part 2
Historians recall French dominance in Illinois and efforts to create a heritage corridor.
S35 E17: A Century of French Influence in Illinois | Part 2

S35 E16: A Century of French Influence in Illinois | Part 1
Historians recall French dominance in Illinois 300 years ago.
S35 E16: A Century of French Influence in Illinois | Part 1

S35 E14: Declining Attendance: Where Are the Church Goers
Pastors at three churches suggest how low church attendance might be reversed.
S35 E14: Declining Attendance: Where Are the Church Goers

S35 E15: Referenda on the November Ballot
The program explains Unit 5 Schools’ tax hike and Peoria’s redistricting ballot questions.
S35 E15: Referenda on the November Ballot

S35 E13: A Perspective on Israeli-U.S. Relations
The deputy consul general of Israel discusses international relations and the holocaust.
S35 E13: A Perspective on Israeli-U.S. Relations

S35 E12: Copi: Can a New Name Reduce Asian Carp Populations
The program considers how a name change may create a food market for Asian Carp.
S35 E12: Copi: Can a New Name Reduce Asian Carp Populations

S35 E11: Quality and Quantity of Water in Central Illinois
A groundwater hydrologist discusses the quantity and quality of our drinking water.