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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.
September 21, 2020As Election Nears, League of Women Voters Adds Informational Guides and EventsWSIU's Jennifer Fuller talk with Dorcy Prosser of the Jackson County League of Women Voters about events and informational guides leading up to the November 2020 Election....more6minPlay
September 17, 2020Former Governor George Ryan Pens Book on Death Penalty MoratoriumWSIU's Jennifer Fuller talks with former Illinois Governor George Ryan about his decision to halt executions in Illinois, and push for an end to the death penalty. Ryan has written a book about his change of heart on capital punishment, "Until I Could Be Sure."...more6minPlay
September 14, 2020Boys And Girls Club Of Southern Illinois Makes Accommodations For Remote LearningSchools weren't the only organizations trying to navigate a changing landscape this year. Support organizations like the Boys and Girls Club of Southern Illinois are making changes this fall to help area students....more6minPlay
September 09, 2020WSIU InFocus: Ameren Illinois Working to Keep The Lights on And Saving Birds.Ameren Illinois is continuing with efforts, through its Avian Protection program, to save birds, while at the same time, reduce the number of bird-caused power outages....more6minPlay
September 08, 2020Celebrations And Challenges: SIUC Chancellor Talks About Fall 2020 Numbers, PlansWSIU's Jennifer Fuller talks with SIUC Chancellor Austin Lane about Fall 2020 enrollment numbers, retention plans, COVID-19, and more....more6minPlay
September 07, 2020Commentary: Dr. Mike Baltz and More on PlasticsOn his monthly feature, Ornithologist Dr. Mike Baltz gives some startling statistics on how common waste plastic is....more5minPlay
September 03, 2020With COVID Cases Climbing, SIH Updates Where We StandWSIU's Jennifer Fuller talks with SIH Chief Medical Officer Dr. Marci Moore-Connelley and CEO Rex Budde about how they're responding to COVID-19, with regional cases rising....more6minPlay
September 02, 2020Treating COVID-19 With Plasma TherapyThe FDA has recently issued an emergency use authorization for convalescent plasma as a treatment for COVID-19. Southern Illinois Healthcare has been participating in an extended access program, treating southern Illinoians with plasma....more6minPlay
September 01, 2020COVID Pain: Carbondale Leaders Update Budget HurdlesWSIU's Jennifer Fuller talks with Carbondale Mayor Mike Henry and City Manager Gary Williams about how COVID-19 is affecting the city's financial status....more6minPlay
August 31, 2020Carbondale Schools Cope with COVID ChangesIn July, the Carbondale Elementary School District decided to start the fall semester in full remote learning. As WSIU's Benjy Jeffords reports, it meant the school district needed to buy every student a Chromebook ....more5minPlay
FAQs about InFocus News:How many episodes does InFocus News have?The podcast currently has 576 episodes available.