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Erik Satie 100 Years After His Death: More Than Just “Gymnopedies”

July 2, 2025, marks 100 years since the death of French avant-garde composer Erik Satie. Largely dismissed as an eccentric in his lifetime, Satie is now regarded as a pioneer of modern music, paving the way for 20th-century harmonies and musical movements such as minimalism and ambient music.

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Great American Recipe S4 Pre-Premiere (6.27 - 7.11)

New season of PBS Series The Great American Recipe coming Friday, July 11 at 8:00 pm Central Click here to watch the trailer

WILL FM

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Comedy Tonight (136)

This week on The Atomic Age Cocktail Party, you’re in for a laugh. It’s a show titled Comedy Tonight! We pull out some of the best comedy records of the hi-fi era…
Evening Concert
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Thursday, July 10, 2025: 7:00 PM: Classical Music

Enjoy an hour of classical music from our partners at Classical 24.
Classic Mornings

How Old Is Yours?

If it’s any younger than 820, don’t even mention it!

WILL AM

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

A new book looks into the intersection of religion and American politics and how so many white evangelical Christians came to embrace Donald Trump.
The 217 Today Podcast

217 Today: WILL Call: What’s Happening in Champaign – Urbana Jul. 10 – Jul. 13

In today’s deep dive, we’ll learn about what is coming to the Central Illinois area in the world of arts, culture and entertainment.
The 21st Show
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What is the human cost of Medicaid and SNAP cuts?

The newly enacted Big Beautiful Bill Act will require states to cover some or all of the costs of providing SNAP benefits and Medicaid, tighten work requirements and…

WILL TV

Prairie Fire

Prairie Fire: Season 2 - Episode 8 - May 2025

We turn the reins over to documentary students from the U of I for this episode of Prairie Fire. They bring you stories about The Idea Store and The Station Theater in Urbana,…
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Checking In with 2024-2025 Ebert Fellows

The 2024-25 U of I College of Media Roger Ebert Fellows—Aaron Anastos, Diamond Steward-Hutton and Kennedy Caldwell—reflect on a year of writing, talking, and…
State of Change

State of Change Examines Invasive Species

This year’s State of Change — Illinois Public Media’s annual environmental special hosted by Tinisha Spain — will focus on aquatic creatures,…