Illinois Public Media
Politics
“Dialogue” on the state of Black voters ahead of the 2026 Midterm Election
We are less than a month away from the November 3, 2026 Midterm election. Black voters overwhelmingly supported Kamala Harris' presidential run in 2024. Meanwhile, Donald Trump is a deeply unpopular president according to polls. So how are they feeling two years later? Are they feeling taken for granted by the Democratic party? Did the Republican party overestimate its gains with Black male voters? How do Black voters feel about the rise of Democratic Socialists? “Dialogue” talks with two Illinois based political professors.Latest News
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Illinois Classical
Atomic Age Cocktail Party
Table for One (178)
This week on The Atomic Age Cocktail Party, it's a “Table For One.” Songs from the hi-fi era about being alone and lonely. We’ll hear from a team up from Louis Armstrong…
Dialogue
The State of Black voters ahead of the 2026 Midterm Election
Two years after Kamala Harris lost the race for US president, we examine how Black voters are feeling ahead of the November 2026 elections.
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The 21st Show
AI is changing how we interact with the world
Artificial intelligence is everywhere, from internet searches to event flyers to customer service phone calls. But what effect is it having on people who use it, and the way…
The 21st Show
Joshua Johnson: Embrace conflict, not contempt
Joshua Johnson was the host NPR’s flagship talk program, 1A. He also had shows on MSNBC and NBC News Now. Today he’s delivering satirical news for The Onion.Beyond that…
The 21st Show
Author James McBride on seeking the good in dark times
James McBride is a man of many talents: musician, screenwriter, and an award-winning author. His latest novel, “The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store,” was a huge…
WILL TV
Prairie Fire
Illinois Wetlands
The Prairie Fire team takes a tour of some of Illinois' crucial wetland areas to find out why they are so important to the health of our state and how they're being…
Mid-American Gardener
Late-Summer Garden Bounty: Dahlias, Vegetables and Beautiful Blooms
Shane and Chuck join Tinisha with an abundance of garden produce and beautiful blooms. And Kelly stops by to discuss caring for mums.
State of Change
Small gestures to make a big difference in preserving our planet
We visit a zero-waste general store, a garden bringing a community together in a Chicago food desert, a program protecting pollinators, and advice to increase sustainability…
