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Simple Safety Mechanism Evolves
11:06 am Wednesday on Focus
Disgust originated to prevent us from eating poisonous food, but this simple safety mechanism has since evolved into a uniquely human emotion that dictates how we treat others, shapes our cultural norms, and even has implications for our mental and physical health. David Inge talks to Brown University’s Rachel Herz about the science behind disgust.
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From Illinois Public Media News
Urbana Schools Expand Nutrition Education
Published Sunday, May 13, 2012
Snack time in elementary school may have once been a break from the day’s lesson, but now it’s part of it in the Urbana School District. Several elementary schools have adopted more nutrition education thanks to an initiative funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program. Schools are chosen for the program based on the number of students eligible for free and reduced lunches. Illinois Public Media’s Sean Powers explains as part of our series on efforts in the region to increase health and wellness.
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Illinois May Allow Mini Horses as Service Animals
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Agricultural Broadcasting
Timely market reports and expert analysis
Follow the Corn Bus Tour
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Media Matters with Bob McChesney
Sundays from 1 to 2 pm Central on AM580
Sunday, May 20, 2012:
Professor Sundiata Cha-Jua discusses African-American history and recent black politics
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Keepin' the Faith with Steve Shoemaker
Sundays from 5 to 6 pm Central on AM580
Sunday, May 27, 2012:
"Physics meets the Arts," with artist John David Mooney
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Legal Issues in the News
Monday mornings at 7:35 am central on WILL-AM
Three faculty members of the University of Illinois College of Law will provide commentary for WILL-AM’s Legal Issues in the News, airing Monday mornings at 7:35 am. Winner of seven Associated Press awards for best editorial commentary.
Monday, May 14, 2012 :
Legislating Cybersecurity
Today on Focus
Interviews on global affairs and daily life
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The Public Square
Citizen commentaries on AM580
4:45 and 6:45 pm on Fridays
Friday, February 03, 2012:
Gary Storm on Author Mark Braverman
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Environmental Alamanac
A weekly commentary by Rob Kanter from the University of Illinois Environmental Council (Thursdays at 4:45 pm and 6:45 pm)
Something of Interest
Features from the College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences at the University of Illinois (Wednesdays at 6:19 pm)
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U.S. News:
- Why Do Terrorists So Often Go For Planes?
- 'Close Encounters' With Gas Well Pollution
- Vermont Beer Makers Bring Back Old-Time Maple Sap Brews
World News:
- For New French President, Germany Is First Stop
- Greeks To Head Back To Ballot Box After Talks Fail
- Hollande Talks Austerity With Merkel On First Day
Politics & Society:
- Court Action May Lift Anonymity For Some Campaign Donors
- Records Show Edwards Paid Mistress $9,000 A Month
- Group Backing Third-Party Candidates Struggles
On All Things Considered:
- Carlos Fuentes Was A 'Renaissance Man'
- Remembering Mexican Writer Carlos Fuentes
- Shareholders Press JPMorgan Over Risk-Taking
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