Podagraph: The Official Pantagraph Podcast

Podagraph: The Official Pantagraph Podcast episodes:

• 10.05.2019

  Podagraph Episode 25: Breast Cancer Awareness with Paul Swiech

  Government Reporter Derek Beigh interviews Health Editor Paul Swiech about his breast cancer awareness package in Saturday’s Pantagraph, including a profile of cancer survivor Andrea Kane. Paul discusses risk factors for breast cancer, how Andrea leaned on her workout family...

  
• 09.27.2019

  Podagraph Episode 24: Unit 5 Schools with Kelsey Watznauer

  Government Reporter Derek Beigh interviews Education and Public Safety Reporter Kelsey Watznauer about McLean County Unit 5 schools, starting with the Normal-based district’s long-standing transportation woes. Kelsey discusses why Unit 5 has so much trouble getting students to school, where...

  
• 09.06.2019

  Podagraph Episode 23: Chicago Bears with Randy Kindred

  Government Reporter Derek Beigh interviews Sports Editor Randy Kindred about the Chicago Bears, starting with his Sunday column on Pantagraph alum Will Larkin and the Chicago Tribune’s 100 Best Bears series. Randy discusses how he chose to write about Larkin,...

  
• 08.30.2019

  Podagraph Episode 22: Photo Preservation with Derek Beigh

  Education and Public Safety Reporter Kelsey Watznauer interviews Government Reporter Derek Beigh about his Sunday story on the McLean County Museum of History’s project to preserve early negatives from The Pantagraph, many of which will be published for the first...

  
• 08.16.2019

  Podagraph Episode 21: Guns and Mental Health with Paul Swiech

  Government Reporter Derek Beigh interviews Health Editor Paul Swiech about his Sunday story on the link between mass shootings and mental illness, a national conversation again after August massacres in El Paso and Dayton. Paul discusses how closely the issues...

  
• 08.09.2019

  Podagraph Episode 20: Back to College with Lenore Sobota

  Government Reporter Derek Beigh interviews Higher Education Reporter Lenore Sobota about the new semester at Illinois State University, kicking off Aug. 19 in Normal. Lenore discusses how to steer clear of move-in days; what’s new with Bone Student Center and...

  
• 07.26.2019

  Podagraph Episode 19: Motorsports with Bruce Yentes

  Government Reporter Derek Beigh interviews Sportswriter Bruce Yentes about his weekly motorsports column, including Friday’s on the Prairie Dirt Classic, one of the nation’s biggest dirt late model races, this weekend in Fairbury. Bruce discusses what defines dirt late model...

  
• 07.20.2019

  Podagraph Episode 18: "Explore with Lenore" Sobota

  Government Reporter Derek Beigh interviews Higher Education Reporter Lenore Sobota about “Explore with Lenore,” a new series that spotlights the beautiful and diverse outdoor environments of Central Illinois. Lenore discusses what she loves about the first three destinations featured in...

  
• 07.18.2019

  Podagraph Bonus: State Farm Building with Bill Kemp

  Government Reporter Derek Beigh interviews Bill Kemp, librarian at the McLean County Museum of History, about the downtown State Farm building hours after the company announced that community institution will be razed. Bill discusses how the building was built over...

  
• 07.12.2019

  Podagraph Episode 17: Electric Cars with Derek Beigh

  Education and Public Safety Reporter Kelsey Watznauer interviews Government Reporter Derek Beigh about electric car adoption, a one-time Twin City priority that’s slowed but may emerge again under Rivian. Derek discusses the ambitious origins and decline of the EVTown initiative,...

  
• 06.28.2019

  Podagraph Episode 16: Motorcycle Safety with Lenore Sobota

  Government Reporter Derek Beigh interviews Higher Education Reporter Lenore Sobota about motorcycle safety, a critical focus for riders and other drivers during the warm summer riding months. Lenore discusses how smart practices and classes can help motorcycle riders increase their...

  
• 06.21.2019

  Podagraph Episode 15: State Farm Heritage Unit with Kevin Barlow

  Government Reporter Derek Beigh interviews Reporter Kevin Barlow about his Sunday story on State Farm’s Heritage Unit, a treasure trove of Bloomington-Normal and insurance history tucked away at corporate headquarters. Kevin discusses the former archaeologist who runs the unit, what...

  
• 06.07.2019

  Podagraph Episode 14: Camp Limberlost with Paul Swiech

  Government Reporter Derek Beigh interviews Health Editor Paul Swiech about his Saturday story on Camp Limberlost, an educational summer camp for selected fourth through sixth grade students in Bloomington-Normal. Paul discusses what the camp tries to teach kids, how it’s...

  
• 06.01.2019

  Podagraph Episode 13: Renewable Energy with Derek Beigh

  Education and Public Safety Reporter Kelsey Watznauer interviews Government Reporter Derek Beigh talk about his Sunday story on renewable energy as wind and solar development continue to be hot topics in Illinois. Derek discusses the latest on McLean County’s wind...

  
• 05.24.2019

  Podagraph Episode 12: Boating Safety with Lenore Sobota

  Government Reporter Derek Beigh interviews Higher Education Reporter Lenore Sobota about her upcoming story on boating safety, a hot topic as Central Illinois takes to the water for Memorial Day weekend and beyond. Lenore shares tips to stay safe, the...

  
• 05.20.2019

  Podagraph Episode 11: Interfaith Alliance with Lenore Sobota

  Government Reporter Derek Beigh interviews Higher Education Reporter Lenore Sobota about her Sunday story on the McLean County Interfaith Alliance, a local organization that promotes religious freedom and tolerance. Lenore discusses how the group came together following the 2017 white...

  
• 05.03.2019

  Podagraph Episode 10: "The Unforgiven" with Edith Brady-Lunny and Steve Vogel

  Government Reporter Derek Beigh interviews Legal Affairs and Courts Reporter Edith Brady-Lunny and Steve Vogel about their new book, “The Unforgiven: The Untold Story of One Woman’s Search for Love and Justice.” Edith and Steve discuss why they wrote a...

  
• 05.01.2019

  Podagraph Bonus: Zimmerman Trial 5 with Edith Brady-Lunny

  Government Reporter Derek Beigh interviews Legal Affairs and Courts Reporter Edith Brady-Lunny about her ongoing coverage of the trial of Kirk Zimmerman, who’s accused of killing his ex-wife in Bloomington in 2014. Edith discusses the state and defense each resting...

  
• 04.25.2019

  Podagraph Bonus: Zimmerman Trial 4 with Edith Brady-Lunny

  Government Reporter Derek Beigh interviews Legal Affairs and Courts Reporter Edith Brady-Lunny about her ongoing coverage of the trial of Kirk Zimmerman, who’s accused of killing his ex-wife in Bloomington in 2014. Edith discusses this week’s proceedings, including a timeline...

  
• 04.19.2019

  Podagraph Episode 9: School Safety with Kelsey Watznauer

  Government Reporter Derek Beigh interviews Education and Public Safety Reporter Kelsey Watznauer about her Sunday story on school safety, a long-standing concern for local districts in sharper focus under a new state law. Kelsey discusses how McLean County schools are...

  
• 04.18.2019

  Podagraph Bonus: Zimmerman Trial 3 with Edith Brady-Lunny

  Government Reporter Derek Beigh interviews Legal Affairs and Courts Reporter Edith Brady-Lunny about her ongoing coverage of the trial of Kirk Zimmerman, who’s accused of killing his ex-wife in Bloomington in 2014. Edith discusses this week’s proceedings, including the defense...

  
• 04.12.2019

  Podagraph Episode 8: College Mental Health with Lenore Sobota

  Government Reporter Derek Beigh interviews Higher Education Reporter Lenore Sobota about her Sunday and Monday stories on mental health among college students, a growing concern of local colleges and universities. Lenore discusses why anxiety has overtaken depression among students, how...

  
• 04.11.2019

  Podagraph Bonus: Zimmerman Trial 2 with Edith Brady-Lunny

  Government Reporter Derek Beigh interviews Legal Affairs and Courts Reporter Edith Brady-Lunny about her ongoing coverage of the trial of Kirk Zimmerman, who’s accused of killing his ex-wife in Bloomington in 2014. Edith discusses Monday’s opening statements, this week’s first...

  
• 04.05.2019

  Podagraph Episode 7: College and Career Readiness with Kelsey Watznauer

  Government Reporter Derek Beigh interviews Education and Public Safety Reporter Kelsey Watznauer about her Sunday story on college and career readiness, an increased area of focus for local high schools and the state. Kelsey discusses what’s changed for students as...

  
• 04.04.2019

  Podagraph Bonus: Zimmerman Trial 1 with Edith Brady-Lunny

  Government Reporter Derek Beigh interviews Legal Affairs and Courts Reporter Edith Brady-Lunny about her ongoing coverage of the trial of Kirk Zimmerman, who’s accused of killing his ex-wife in Bloomington in 2014. Edith discusses jury selection, including what the court...

  
• 03.29.2019

  Podagraph Episode 6: Zimmerman Trial Preview with Edith Brady-Lunny

  Government Reporter Derek Beigh interviews Legal Affairs and Courts Reporter Edith Brady-Lunny about her Sunday story previewing the trial of Kirk Zimmerman, who’s accused of killing his ex-wife in Bloomington in 2014. Edith discusses why it’s taken so long for...

  
• 03.22.2019

  Podagraph Episode 5: Veterans Treatment Court with Edith Brady-Lunny

  Government Reporter Derek Beigh interviews Legal Affairs and Courts Reporter Edith Brady-Lunny about her Sunday story on veterans treatment court, an alternative approach for veterans in the criminal justice system. Edith discusses how a Bloomington native is pulling his life...

  
• 03.15.2019

  Podagraph Episode 4: Falls with Paul Swiech

  On this week’s Podagraph, Government Reporter Derek Beigh and Health Editor Paul Swiech talk about his series on falls, a major but oft-ignored local health issue, and his Sunday story on community volunteer Dodie Dunson. Paul discusses how widespread a...

  
• 03.08.2019

  Podagraph Episode 3: Alternative Learning Days with Kelsey Watznauer

  On this week’s Podagraph, Government Reporter Derek Beigh and Education Reporter Kelsey Watznauer talk about her Thursday story on alternative learning days, a digital substitute for snow days, plus other education topics. Kelsey discusses how local districts are embracing alternative...

  
• 03.01.2019

  Podagraph Episode 2: Illinois State University Housing with Lenore Sobota

  On this week’s episode of Podagraph, the official Pantagraph podcast, Government Reporter Derek Beigh and Higher Education Reporter Lenore Sobota talk about their Sunday story on Illinois State University housing. Lenore discusses how the university is approaching a new “sophomore...

  
• 02.22.2019

  Podagraph: Gun Violence with Edith Brady-Lunny

  On the debut episode of Podagraph, the official Pantagraph podcast, Government Reporter Derek Beigh interviews Legal Affairs and Courts Reporter Edith Brady Lunny about her Sunday story on gun violence with WGLT’s Ryan Denham. Edith discusses how the community has...