Beste Statewide podcaster (2024)

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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.Av Sean Crawford

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

10d ago50:29

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

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Statewide: Teaching respect for sports officials 50:26

16d ago50:26

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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.Av Sean Crawford

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Statewide: Election stress and mental health 50:29

24d ago50:29

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

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Statewide: The hunt for the Mothman 50:29

1M ago50:29

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

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

1M ago50:29

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

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Statewide: Michael Madigan heads to trial 50:29

2M ago50:29

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

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

2M ago50:29

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

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

2M ago50:29

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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.Av Sean Crawford

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Statewide: A year without cash bail 50:29

2M ago50:29

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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.Av 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.Av Sean Crawford

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

3M ago4:37:52

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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.Av Sean Crawford