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Local Art, Hidden History, and a Holiday Performance

 In the latest episode of Prairie Fire, meet Bloomington artist Herb Eaton, uncover the fascinating role of the Ohio River Valley and “Illinois Country” in the American Revolution, and enjoy a festive holiday performance from singer Charity Davis in the studio. Don’t miss this lively mix of art, history, and music!
IPM Newsroom
New season of Finding Your Roots with Henry Louis Gates, Jr. begins January 6 at 7:00 pm Central.
Atomic Age Cocktail Party
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Rodgers & Hart (152)
On this edition of The Atomic Age Cocktail Party, we feature the songwriting team of Richard Rodgers and Lorenz Hart, the pair behind such classic songs as My Funny Valentine,…
Clef Notes

The History of the Vienna Philharmonic’s New Year’s Concerts
On January 1, the Vienna Philharmonic rings in the New Year with its annual concert from the gilded Musikverein. Conducted for the first time by Yannick Nézet-Séguin, the…
Evening Concert

The Evening Concert on Illinois Classical
More Holiday programs this week on the Evening Concert
The 21st Show

Journalist’s new book looks at effects of private equity at the micro level
How does private equity effect everyday Americans? Journalist Megan Greenwell explores this in her new book "Bad Company: Private Equity and the Death of the American…
The 21st Show
Robert P. Jones, author and president and founder of Public Religion Research Institute (PRRI).

Author explains how so many white evangelical Christians came to embrace Donald Trump
An in-depth conversation with Robert Jones, head of the Public Religion Research Institute. He discusses the intersection of religion and American politics and how so many…
The 21st Show
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Investigative reporter Cheryl Whitlow Thompson on growing up in Illinois, journalism today, and the lost Tuskegee Airmen
Born and raised in Chicago, Cheryl Whitlow Thompson’s career in journalism goes back more than four decades — from her days as a student at the University of Illinois…
Prairie Fire

Prairie Fire: Season 3 - Episode 4 - December 2025
We introduce you to Bloomington artist Herb Eaton, learn the important role the “Illinois Country” played in the American Revolution, and get a special holiday performance…
Mid-American Gardener

October 2025 Wrap-Up
We had back into the studio this month to show you some helpful ways to get ready for the winter!
State of Change

The state of the Illinois Prairie
State of Change 2025 looks at efforts to retain existing prairie in Illinois, as well as strategies to restore some areas to a more natural state.