Beste Statewide podcasts (2025)

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Statewide: The rise of religious vaccine exemptions 50:34

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The increase comes amid more skepticism of science and government, fueled by the evangelical far right.Door Sean Crawford

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Statewide: The 100th anniversary of the Tri-State Tornado 50:29

8d ago50:29

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The deadliest tornado in U.S. history killed nearly 700 people across parts of southeast Missouri, southern Illinois and southern Indiana.Door Sean Crawford

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Statewide: Punishing the abused 50:15

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An Illinois law puts domestic violence survivors in prison if they assist in crimes with their abusers. Even when the action was done under threat of physical harm.Door Sean Crawford

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Statewide: DEI and higher education 50:34

22d ago50:34

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President Donald Trump has put colleges and universities in a bind as they seek to maintain inclusiveness on campuses at the risk of federal moeny.Door Sean Crawford

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Statewide: EV's and the Trump Administration 50:29

29d ago50:29

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The demand for electric vehicles has been growing. But the Trump Administration is slowing down money for charging stations, which is key to bringing more widespread adoption.Door Sean Crawford

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Statewide: Counting the unhoused 50:29

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Homeless residents in Midwest cities are increasingly hard to track — and to help.Door Sean Crawford

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Statewide: As Valentine's Day approaches, we examine deep platonic friendships 50:27

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Romantic love gets all the buzz in February, but platonic love has the power to shape our lives in profound ways that are often overlooked.Door Sean Crawford

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Statewide: Immigrant communities on edge 50:34

2M ago50:34

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High profile raids in the past week have left some people too afraid to leave their homes.Door Sean Crawford

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Statewide: Illinois expands police body camera law 50:29

2M ago50:29

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The Safe-T-Act gave smaller departments extra time to comply. But the requirement kicked in for all law enforcement this month.Door Sean Crawford

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Statewide: The fluoride debate 50:29

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Considered a public health success, some are starting to question the safety of fluoride in public water supplies.Door Sean Crawford

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Statewide: Problems for the newspaper industry 50:29

2M ago50:29

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More than two newspapers shut their doors every week in the U.S.Door Sean Crawford

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Statewide: What a sanctuary city can and cannot do 50:29

3M ago50:29

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The focus is greater on sanctuary cities as the incoming Trump Administration has threatened mass deportations.Door Sean Crawford

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Statewide: Illinois efforts to make higher education more affordable 50:28

3M ago50:28

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You’ve likely heard about how expensive college has gotten. Maybe you’re putting a huge chunk of your paycheck towards student loan payments. Or you’re wondering how you’ll afford to send your kids to college. What you may not know is the problem is especially bad here in Illinois. But now, a group of politicians and advocates in the state have a p…

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Statewide: When government and politics becomes "scandalized" 50:29

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Political scandals can damage more than just the reputation of those involved. They can also lead to less trust in government. A new podcast called Scandalized looks at these events through the years. The first episode featured former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich. We speak with the political experts behind the program.…

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Statewide: Illinois' deceitful path to statehood 50:29

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Illinois lacked the needed population at the time. But that didn't stop those committed to becoming part of the union.Door Sean Crawford

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Statewide: A Holocaust family memoir 50:29

4M ago50:29

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A woman discusses the story of how family escaped the Dachau concentration camp.Door Sean Crawford

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Statewide: Going off the farm to make ends meet 50:29

4M ago50:29

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More than 85% of farm families rely on off-farm income. They often need the jobs to cover costs as smaller farms struggle to produce enough money.Door Sean Crawford

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Statewide: Some schools want to disconnect students from their phones 50:29

4M ago50:29

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We visit a couple of schools that have enacted such policies to see if they are working.Door Sean Crawford

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Statewide: Teaching respect for sports officials 50:26

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Amid a growing climate of abuse aimed at sports officials, the Illinois High School Association has found it more difficult to attract and keep them. Some schools have had problems getting enough referees for contests.Door Sean Crawford