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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.
March 14, 2023InFocus: SIUC's Chancellor sees lots of opportunity in new trendsCollege students are seeking more opportunities, services, and a sense of belonging. WSIU's Jennifer Fuller talks with SIUC Chancellor Austin Lane about how the university is adapting and evolving...more6minPlay
March 13, 2023COMMENTARY: Mike Baltz explores the health of the Shawnee National ForestMike Baltz provides his monthly commentary on environment and nature issues in southern Illinois and around the globe...more6minPlay
March 10, 2023The power of poetry - Rockford initiative is using art to increase health awarenessIn 2021, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Minority Health awarded $250 million in grants to fight COVID-19 and improve health literacy in some minority communities. Rockford was one of them. City organizations and another institution used this grant to increase health literacy....more4minPlay
March 09, 2023Q&A: Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias says 'modernization' is keyIllinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias says his priority since taking office in January has been “modernizing” the Secretary of State’s Office....more5minPlay
March 08, 2023InFocus: SIU Law's Ryan Bioethicist will tackle issues in a post-Dobbs worldWSIU's Jennifer Fuller talks with SIU Law Ryan Bioethicist Radhika Rao about her upcoming lecture...more6minPlay
March 07, 2023WSIU News (Midday Update - 3/7/2023)WSIU's Jennifer Fuller has the midday news for March 7, 2023 from Carbondale...more2minPlay
March 07, 2023Midwest farmers tripled use of cover crops, but it's still just a small fraction of acresA new study shows a threefold increase in Midwest farm acres using the offseason crops to help protect the soil and reduce runoff, but it still makes up less than 8% of all farmland....more5minPlay
March 06, 2023WSIU News (Midday Update - 3/6/2023)WSIU's Jennifer Fuller reports the Noon News for Monday, March 6 from Carbondale, IL...more2minPlay
March 06, 2023Weather stations that provide critical climate data are threatened by unstable fundingAccurate weather information is important for farmers, emergency responders and researchers managing extreme conditions. But many monitoring networks are limited by unstable, patchwork funding....more5minPlay
March 02, 2023InFocus: Simon Institute will offer "Paul Simon Democracy Prize" starting this yearWSIU's Jennifer Fuller talks with Paul Simon Public Policy Institute Director John Shaw about the new "Paul Simon Democracy Prize"...more6minPlay
FAQs about InFocus News:How many episodes does InFocus News have?The podcast currently has 576 episodes available.