In this episode, we talk to Donald Reynolds, the cool cat serving as executive director of CATCo, the non-profit which recently acquired the convent on State Street. Reynolds discusses their plan for a future third space and potential living quarters while addressing controversies caused when their Discord chats were posted on Facebook by concerned citizens. You won't want to miss it.

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In this episode, we discuss Downtown gallery Mooneyham Art with its founder, Charles Mooneyham. An artist himself, Mooneyham discusses his life in the 90s art scene, struggles with and work in mental health, tiny houses, and the current artistic renaissance being experienced in Alton. This talk gave us high hopes for our town's artistic future as well as its current cultural state. Content warning: This interview contains frank discussions of mental health, self-harm, and suicide. Viewer discretion advised. If you or someone you know needs support, visit 988lifeline.org.

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For more information about Mooneyham Art: https://www.mooneyhamart.com https://www.facebook.com/Mooneyhamarts https://www.mooneyhamart.com/press-links https://www.advantagenews.com/podcasts/lets_talk/mooneyham-art/audio_c01d0ef8-560b-477c-876a-9a5b4b86d69f.html https://outinstl.com/the-great-unplug-art-in-the-age-of-disillusionment

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In this episode, we discuss why all of Alton should attend Trinity Fest instead of going to Puddle of Mudd this weekend. The festival continues the legacy of Trinity Buel, whose life was cut short at 17 in a car wreck. We talk to her mother, April Gray, and high school friend, Faith Yinger, about Saturday's music festival as well as other ways they continue the love and environmental stewardship of Trinity into a future without her.

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For more information about Trinity's Way: https://www.trinitysway.org https://www.facebook.com/trinityriverfestivalhttps://www.facebook.com/jointrinitysway

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We put away our ACAB cards to get to know one of the city's most major stakeholders - our police chief. We dive into topics like gun violence, downtown rowdiness, ICE raids, SWAT raids, and the militarization of modern police. We were surprised by many of his answers. In fact, we walked away with a lesson in civics as well as a newfound understanding of an institution we view with extreme suspicion. Anyways, whether you wave the thin blue line or scream along with N.W.A., we're sure you'll learn something from this to help you love and hate the police from a more informed perspective. This one is a MUST WATCH!

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For more information about Alton Police Department: https://www.facebook.com/AltonILPolice https://cityofaltonil.gov/alton-police

Mentioned in this episode: Email for ride-along: [email protected] Sacred Spaces of Care: https://www.sacredspacesofcare.org

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In this episode, we talk about Jacoby Arts Center's new location and continuing dedication to arts education in our community. We have co-director Chantel Morrigan in the Sunken studio to discuss art camps, being displaced, and the surprising difficulty of clay. Nicole chimes in with her own stories, as she's been a proud mom of Jacoby kids for years. This one is the perfect return from our midsummer break.

For more information about Jacoby Arts Center: https://www.facebook.com/jacobyarts

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In this episode, we test out the futuristic technology of a video call for the first time to speak to Andy Asadorian. Andy was elected head of the Madison County Democratic Party earlier this week. We spoke to him before the election regarding the policies of the Madison County (IL) Democratic Party, future elections, and how to bring more people into the party. This is a great episode for folks who want to become more civically and politically involved following the election of Donald Trump and all the madness that has followed.

For more information go to Madison County (IL) Democratic Party Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/MadcoDems or https://www.madcodems.com/.

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In this episode, we test out the futuristic technology of a video call for the first time to speak to Andy Asadorian. Andy was elected head of the Madison County Democratic Party earlier this week. We spoke to him before the election regarding the policies of the Madison County (IL) Democratic Party, future elections, and how to bring more people into the party. This is a great episode for folks who want to become more civically and politically involved following the election of Donald Trump and all the madness that has followed.

For more information go to Madison County (IL) Democratic Party Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/MadcoDems or https://www.madcodems.com/.

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In this episode, we interview Clayton Monroe, founder and organizer of weekly anti-Trump protests every Sunday at Lincoln-Douglas Square in Downtown Alton. We discuss the politics of punk rock, shirtless seething, and the surprising demographics of protesters. With around 100 people each weekend, we know you've seen the crowds. This is a great chance to get to know the story behind it. Don't miss it, unless you hate being civically engaged. Also featuring a guest co-host, Roxy, filling in for Nicole. (Everyone in the studio was covid tested before we started filming.)

For more information go to Alton People's United Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1230659541786273

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In this episode we speak to the woman whose name is behind nearly every major Alton community gathering, Sara McGibany. For two decades she has been at the helm of Alton Main Street. We talk to her about the way things have changed in our business community, festivals, the farmers market, and hippies. If you skip this, it's at your own peril. It's a great intro into the spirit of Alton. Watch the video version of this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/6Rb_MMnJaxg. 

For more information go to https://downtownalton.com/ or Alton Main Street on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/AltonMainStreet

Also mentioned in this episode: Alton Farmers' & Artisans' Market https://www.facebook.com/AltonFarmersMarket

Mississippi Earthtones Festival https://www.facebook.com/EarthtonesFestival

All-Wheels Drive-In Car Show https://www.facebook.com/events/2181281798997817

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In this episode, we speak to the woman whose name is behind nearly every major Alton community gathering, Sara McGibany. For two decades she has been at the helm of Alton Main Street. We talk to her about the way things have changed in our business community, festivals, the farmers market, and hippies. If you skip this, it's at your own peril. It's a great intro into the spirit of Alton.

For more information go to https://downtownalton.com/ or Alton Main Street on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/AltonMainStreet

Also mentioned in this episode: Alton Farmers' & Artisans' Market

https://www.facebook.com/AltonFarmersMarket

Mississippi Earthtones Festival

https://www.facebook.com/EarthtonesFestival

All-Wheels Drive-In Car Show

https://www.facebook.com/events/2181281798997817

https://downtownalton.com/volunteer

https://sunkenpresspodcast.com

https://www.facebook.com/sunkenpresspodcast