Mawa Iqbal is the state house reporter for WBEZ and Illinois Public Radio. She spoke to Community Voices about what it’s like as a reporter in the Illinois State Capitol, the challenges of reporting on social justice and the importance of media literacy.

Making sense of the state house, Mawa Iqbal shares what it's like in the fast-paced environment of the Illinois State Capitol

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Making sense of the state house, Mawa Iqbal shares what it's like in the fast-paced environment of the Illinois State Capitol

Making sense of the state house, Mawa Iqbal shares what it's like in the fast-paced environment of the Illinois State Capitol