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WSIU takes a closer look at issues around the region. From arts and entertainment, to science and nature, the environment, politics, and other topics people are talking about.... more
FAQs about InFocus News:How many episodes does InFocus News have?The podcast currently has 576 episodes available.
April 04, 2023Carbondale leaders prepare for budget negotiationsWSIU's Jennifer Fuller talks with Carbondale City Manager Gary Williams about the plans for next year's budget...more6minPlay
March 30, 2023InFocus: Regional Superintendents share challenges, ideas for teacher shortageWSIU's Jennifer Fuller talks with Regional Superintendents Lorie LeQuatte and John Meixner about how their districts are dealing with the teacher shortage, and what can be done to close the gap...more6minPlay
March 29, 2023InFocus: Author Rafael Frumkin explores the art of the con with "Confidence"WSIU's Jennifer Fuller talks with Author and SIU English Professor Rafael Frumkin about his new novel and its inspiration...more6minPlay
March 28, 2023Worried about spying and tensions with China, Midwest states want to limit who can buy farmlandLegislation is being proposed at the federal and state level to restrict foreign ownership of farmland, especially by China. The scrutiny comes after a Midwestern project was scuttled by military concerns and the flight of a Chinese spy balloon across the U.S....more5minPlay
March 27, 2023InFocus: Dan Mahony discusses state budget needs, moreSIU's President testified before lawmakers this month, and talked with WSIU's Jennifer Fuller about funding needs and priorities...more6minPlay
March 23, 2023Pete Peterson talks about the Richard Russo book adapted into new Bob Odenkirk seriesRusso worked at SIU Carbondale when Peterson chaired the English Dept....more6minPlay
March 23, 2023InFocus: Media Literacy initiative means challenges for Illinois school librariansWSIU's Jennifer Fuller talks with Heartland Library System's Leah Gregory, and Collinsville Middle School Librarian Michael Hayman....more6minPlay
March 21, 2023InFocus: New offerings online bring a new wave of potential scamsWSIU's Jennifer Fuller talks with the Better Business Bureau's Whitney Quick...more6minPlay
March 16, 2023InFocus: Phelps Finnie discusses IDNR challenges, climate changeIllinois Public Radio's Melba Lara of WBEZ talks with IDNR Director Natalie Phelps Finnie...more4minPlay
March 15, 2023InFocus: SIU Small Business Development CenterWSIU's Jennifer Fuller talks with Melissa Ray Roach and Amy Dion about the SIU SBDC, as they mark SBDC Day on March 15...more6minPlay
FAQs about InFocus News:How many episodes does InFocus News have?The podcast currently has 576 episodes available.