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A History of Thanksgiving
2 pm Thursday, Nov. 26
When we sit down to Thanksgiving dinner, we know what we’re commemorating ... or do we? The story of the Pilgrims and Indians breaking bread together is one of the first history lessons we remember. But if an actual Pilgrim were to attend your Thanksgiving dinner, chances are he’d be stunned by what transpires.
Eastern Illinois Hunger Symposium
1 pm Wednesday on WILL-AM 580
A one-hour special featuring highlights from the Eastern Illinois Food Bank and Illinois Public Media third annual Hunger Symposium, with discussions between people dealing with hunger at the grassroots level, government officials, number crunchers and others about short-term and long-term solutions to hunger issues. Listen to the whole symposium online.
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From AM 580 News
New Focus On Committee Of Champaign Police and African-Americans After Teen Shooting
Story air date: Thursday, November 19, 2009
A committee working for better relations between the Champaign police and the African-American community is scheduled to meet Thursday (November 19th) at 3 PM, at the Douglass Community Center. After a decade of regular meetings, the Champaign Community and Police Partnership is getting more attention, following last month’s shooting death of 15 year old Kiwane Carrington during a police confrontation. AM 580’s Jim Meadows reports on the group, known as “C-Cap” for short:
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Agricultural Broadcasting
Timely market reports and expert analysis
AM 580 Agriculture Offers NEW Daily Ag Weather PODCAST!!!
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Media Matters with Bob McChesney
Sundays from 1 to 2 pm Central on AM580
Sunday, November 22, 2009:
Barbara Ehrenreich, author of Bright-Sided
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Keepin' the Faith with Steve Shoemaker
Sundays from 5 to 6 pm Central on AM580
Sunday, November 22, 2009:
"Bob Zupke: The Life and Football Legacy of the Illinois Coach," with author Maynard Britchford, UIUC Archivist, Emeritus
All Keepin' the Faith programs and archives...
Legal Issues in the News
Monday mornings at 7:25 and 9:40 am central on WILL-AM
Amy Gajda, Professor of Legal Writing at the University of Illinois College of Law, examines interesting legal issues from news stories and elsewhere. Winner of seven Associated Press awards for best editorial commentary.
Monday, November 23, 2009 :
A day of thanks giving, throughout history
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Sidetrack with Jason Croft
First Saturday of the month at 6 pm
November 2009
This month, we interview cult filmmaker Jeff Krulik, a director known for his rock fan documentary “Heavy Metal Parking Lot.” We also talk to one of the authors of the blog “This Is Why You’re Fat”--a collection of culinary monstrosities. Plus, Three Card Monte and crossword editor Merl Reagletalking about a puzzle he recently published featuring the call letters of this radio station. That and more, this time on Sidetrack!
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Interviews on global affairs and daily life
Listener call-in lines during the show:
217-333-9455 or toll-free 800-222-9455
Monday, November 23, 2009, 10:06 am:
Bringing Civil Rights Era Cold Cases to Light
Jerry Mitchell, M.A., Award-winning Investigative Reporter, The Clarion-Ledger, Jackson, Mississippi, and 2009 MacArthur Awardee
Monday, November 23, 2009, 11:06 am:
Women's Health
Suzanne Trupin, M.D., Obstetrician and Gynecologist, Women's Health Practice, Champaign, Clinical Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Illinois
Next on The Afternoon Magazine
News, interviews, weather, markets, sports, the works
Monday, November 23, 2009, 1:06 pm:
Soul of a Dog: Reflections on the Spirits of the Animals of Bedlam Farm
Jon Katz, Award-Winning Writer; a Photographer; Co-Host of the radio show Dog Talk on Northeast Public Radio
Tuesday, November 24, 2009, 1:06 pm:
Flyaway: How a Wild Bird Rehabber Sought Adventure and Found Her Wings
Suzie Gilbert, Writer
The Public Square
Citizen commentaries on AM580
4:45 and 6:45 pm on Fridays
Friday, November 27, 2009:
Gary Storm on a recent trip to the West Bank in Israel
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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)
News from NPR
U.S. News:
- How Safe Are Our Roads?
- Berry Bad: Threat To Trees Lurks On Holiday Tables
- The Long Road To Safer Vehicles
World News:
- Setbacks Stall Finish Of China's Massive Dam Project
- Afghanistan-Bound, Americans Pretend To Be There
- Week In Review With Daniel Schorr
Politics & Society:
- 'Public Option' Remains Possible Snag As Vote Looms
- Fallows On The News: Health Care, China, Palin
- Health Care Bill Clears Key Hurdle In Senate
On All Things Considered:
- 'Public Option' Remains Possible Snag As Vote Looms
- Breast Cancer Guidelines' Impact On Black Women
- Army Policies Re-Examined After Ft. Hood Shooting
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