Τα καλύτερα Statewide podcast (2025)

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.Από τον Sean Crawford

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Statewide: A Holocaust family memoir 50:29

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

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

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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.Από τον Sean Crawford

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

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

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Statewide: Election stress and mental health 50:29

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On this episode, we discuss how to take care of yourself while dealing with sociopolitical stress.Από τον Sean Crawford

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Statewide: The hunt for the Mothman 50:29

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Several reports of a mysterious creature in Chicago led some to seek answers. So far, there are none.Από τον Sean Crawford

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Statewide: A former anti-vaxxer calls for more compassion in the vaccine debate 50:29

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Heather Simpson said the debate has pitted neighbors and relatives against one another.Από τον Sean Crawford

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Statewide: Michael Madigan heads to trial 50:29

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The former Illinois House Speaker was once a powerful force in politics and government. Now, his legacy is at stake.Από τον Sean Crawford

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Statewide: Efforts to curb hunger among college students 50:29

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Research shows that college students are going hungry at a higher rate than the U.S. population as a whole.Από τον Sean Crawford

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Statewide: 988 counselors want more protection from abuse and harassment 50:29

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Sexually inappropriate calls, texts and chats are infrequent, but not uncommon on the 988 line, as are other types of abuse, including pranks, insults and personal attacks on the crisis counselors.Από τον Sean Crawford

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Statewide: A year without cash bail 50:29

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Illinois became the first state to eliminate cash bail a year ago this week. On this episode, we look at how the change has worked so far.Από τον Sean Crawford

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Statewide: Stateville move-out leaves prison education programs in limbo 50:29

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Stateville has led the way in prison education, primarily due to its proximity to Chicago's colleges and universities. On this episode, we talk with some instructors about what the programs bring to inmates and society, along with concerns about their future.Από τον Sean Crawford

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Statewide: Putting the safety of judges at risk 4:37:52

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“Horrific is my reaction,” U.S. District Judge Virginia Kendall, the newly seated chief judge of the Northern District of Illinois, said when told about the information still online.Από τον Sean Crawford