https://will.illinois.edu/dialogue/podcast en © 2026 University of Illinois Illinois Public Media - WILL With the launch of Illinois Soul comes a new local community affairs program, Dialogue, airing each week and highlighting issues important to Black communities in central Illinois. Tune in Saturdays at 11am and again Tuesdays at 7pm on WILL-FM 101.1 to hear interviews along with in-depth stories from the IPM News team about education, health, politics, arts and more. With the launch of Illinois Soul comes a new local community affairs program, Dialogue, airing each week and highlighting issues important to Black communities in central Illinois. Tune in Saturdays at 11am and again Tuesdays at 7pm on WILL-FM 101.1 to hear interviews along with in-depth stories from the IPM News team about education, health, politics, arts and more. episodic Illinois Public Media illinois-soul@illinois.edu illinois-soul@illinois.edu illinois-soul@illinois.edu no full https://will.illinois.edu/dialogue/episode/direct-from-champaign-a-hamilton-star-and-a-student-virtuoso-talk-about-raising-the-bar https://will.illinois.edu/dialogue/episode/direct-from-champaign-a-hamilton-star-and-a-student-virtuoso-talk-about-raising-the-bar Direct from Champaign: A Hamilton star and a Student Virtuoso talk about raising the bar Dialogue Our Dialogue for Teens hosts learn about a ‘Hamilton’ star who rose from Champaign to Broadway and an emerging talent from Centennial High School. Our Dialogue for Teens hosts learn about a ‘Hamilton’ star who rose from Champaign to Broadway and an emerging talent from Centennial High School. dialogue for teens central high school centennial high school orchestra conductor hamilton the musical jonathan butler-duplessis violinist Fri, 08 May 2026 01:20:00 -0500 no full https://will.illinois.edu/dialogue/episode/from-meteorologist-to-nail-tech-to-k9-officer-how-to-turn-a-calling-into-a-career https://will.illinois.edu/dialogue/episode/from-meteorologist-to-nail-tech-to-k9-officer-how-to-turn-a-calling-into-a-career From Meteorologist to Nail Tech to K9 Officer: how to turn a calling into a career Dialogue Our Dialogue for Teens hosts react to the career journeys of a scientist, an entrepreneur, and police officers who work with dogs. Our Dialogue for Teens hosts react to the career journeys of a scientist, an entrepreneur, and police officers who work with dogs. dialogue for teens meteorologist andrew pritchard nail tech Thu, 07 May 2026 22:04:00 -0500 no full https://will.illinois.edu/dialogue/episode/what-does-it-take-to-earn-a-spot-on-the-eastern-illinois-university-soccer-team https://will.illinois.edu/dialogue/episode/what-does-it-take-to-earn-a-spot-on-the-eastern-illinois-university-soccer-team What does it take to earn a spot on the Eastern Illinois University soccer team? Dialogue Our Dialogue for Teens hosts Felipe and Zac talk with two members of the Division I soccer team at Eastern Illinois University. Our Dialogue for Teens hosts Felipe and Zac talk with two members of the Division I soccer team at Eastern Illinois University. eastern illinois university soccer dialogue for teens Thu, 07 May 2026 21:46:00 -0500 no full https://will.illinois.edu/dialogue/episode/fishing-trip-turned-hate-crime-danville-alderman-recounts-armed-confrontation-in-paris-illinois https://will.illinois.edu/dialogue/episode/fishing-trip-turned-hate-crime-danville-alderman-recounts-armed-confrontation-in-paris-illinois Fishing Trip Turned Hate Crime: Danville Alderman Recounts Armed Confrontation in Paris, Illinois Dialogue Three men pleaded not guilty to attempted murder and hate crime charges following a racially motivated attack at White Oaks Park. Three men pleaded not guilty to attempted murder and hate crime charges following a racially motivated attack at White Oaks Park. Sat, 02 May 2026 13:08:00 -0500 no full https://will.illinois.edu/dialogue/episode/weekly-roundup-new-black-photography-exhibit-few-primary-voters-inside-a-24-hour-childcare-facility-and-a-southside-garden-feeding-more-than-a-food-desert https://will.illinois.edu/dialogue/episode/weekly-roundup-new-black-photography-exhibit-few-primary-voters-inside-a-24-hour-childcare-facility-and-a-southside-garden-feeding-more-than-a-food-desert Weekly Roundup: new Black photography exhibit, few primary voters, inside a 24-hour childcare facility and a Southside garden feeding more than a food desert Dialogue A roundup of stories affecting people in Central Illinois and in the case of a Supreme Court ruling about the Voting Rights Act, nationally. A roundup of stories affecting people in Central Illinois and in the case of a Supreme Court ruling about the Voting Rights Act, nationally. childcare assistance program black gaze voting rights act of 1965 supreme court urban gardening Sat, 02 May 2026 12:38:00 -0500 no full https://will.illinois.edu/dialogue/episode/chaz-ebert-reflects-as-the-annual-ebertfest-film-festival-in-champaign-comes-to-an-end https://will.illinois.edu/dialogue/episode/chaz-ebert-reflects-as-the-annual-ebertfest-film-festival-in-champaign-comes-to-an-end Chaz Ebert reflects as the annual Ebertfest film festival in Champaign comes to an end Dialogue In 1999, film critic and Champaign-Urbana native Roger Ebert and his wife Chaz, started an annual festival in Champaign to highlight overlooked movies. Ebertfest returned to Champaign’s Virginia Theatre for “One Last Dance" on April 17 and 18. In 1999, film critic and Champaign-Urbana native Roger Ebert and his wife Chaz, started an annual festival in Champaign to highlight overlooked movies. Ebertfest returned to Champaign’s Virginia Theatre for “One Last Dance" on April 17 and 18. ebertfest chaz ebert film festival Thu, 16 Apr 2026 20:37:00 -0500 no full https://will.illinois.edu/dialogue/episode/the-hidden-spectrum-uncovering-autism-in-communities-of-color https://will.illinois.edu/dialogue/episode/the-hidden-spectrum-uncovering-autism-in-communities-of-color The Hidden Spectrum: Uncovering Autism in Communities of Color Dialogue April is Autism month. On this episode, we ask how culture, access to care and community support affect how Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) families navigate autism. April is Autism month. On this episode, we ask how culture, access to care and community support affect how Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) families navigate autism. autism spectrum disorder Thu, 16 Apr 2026 20:26:00 -0500 no full https://will.illinois.edu/dialogue/episode/i-will-never-give-up-on-my-vision..-for-what-i-want-to-do-sheila-johnson-explains-how-art-powered-her-through-tragic-and-triumphant-times-in-her-life-and-her-dedication-to-giving-a-voice-to-teens https://will.illinois.edu/dialogue/episode/i-will-never-give-up-on-my-vision..-for-what-i-want-to-do-sheila-johnson-explains-how-art-powered-her-through-tragic-and-triumphant-times-in-her-life-and-her-dedication-to-giving-a-voice-to-teens ‘I will never give up on my vision… for what I want to do’: Sheila Johnson explains how art powered her through tragic and triumphant times in her life and her dedication to giving a voice to teens Dialogue Media Mogul. Humanitarian. Pro Sports Team and Luxury Hotel Brand Owner. All ways to describe Sheila Johnson. In an Illinois Soul exclusive, this powerful University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign alumna shares her painful but triumphant life journey. And the importance of giving today's teens a voice.  Media Mogul. Humanitarian. Pro Sports Team and Luxury Hotel Brand Owner. All ways to describe Sheila Johnson. In an Illinois Soul exclusive, this powerful University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign alumna shares her painful but triumphant life journey. And the importance of giving today's teens a voice.  sheila johnson teen summit2 the remix Fri, 10 Apr 2026 15:00:00 -0500 no full https://will.illinois.edu/dialogue/episode/illinois-public-media-and-the-college-of-media-team-up-to-offer-saturday-teen-podcast-workshops https://will.illinois.edu/dialogue/episode/illinois-public-media-and-the-college-of-media-team-up-to-offer-saturday-teen-podcast-workshops Illinois Public Media and the College of Media team up to offer Saturday teen podcast workshops Dialogue The workshops take place on April 4, 11, and 25 from 10:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Click here for registration which is required. The podcasts take place at Illinois Public Media, 300 N. Goodwin Avenue in Urbana. The workshops take place on April 4, 11, and 25 from 10:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Click here for registration which is required. The podcasts take place at Illinois Public Media, 300 N. Goodwin Avenue in Urbana. content creation lab angela aguayo university of illinois college of media Sat, 04 Apr 2026 00:32:00 -0500 no full https://will.illinois.edu/dialogue/episode/hometown-hero-appears-in-the-final-four-and-illini-basketball-great-deon-thomas-weighs-in-on-historic-season https://will.illinois.edu/dialogue/episode/hometown-hero-appears-in-the-final-four-and-illini-basketball-great-deon-thomas-weighs-in-on-historic-season Hometown hero appears in the Final Four and Illini basketball great Deon Thomas weighs in on historic season Dialogue As the University of Illinois Men's Basketball team prepares to take on UConn in the Final Four, we talk with the father of Point Guard Kylan Boswell, who partially grew up in Champaign Urbana. Plus, Illini great Deon Thomas puts context to the historic season.  As the University of Illinois Men's Basketball team prepares to take on UConn in the Final Four, we talk with the father of Point Guard Kylan Boswell, who partially grew up in Champaign Urbana. Plus, Illini great Deon Thomas puts context to the historic season.  fighting illini men's basketball kylan boswell deon thomas Fri, 03 Apr 2026 05:15:00 -0500 no full https://will.illinois.edu/dialogue/episode/meet-lt-governor-candidate-christian-mitchell-and-civil-rights-attorney-benjamin-crump-discusses-his-debut-novel https://will.illinois.edu/dialogue/episode/meet-lt-governor-candidate-christian-mitchell-and-civil-rights-attorney-benjamin-crump-discusses-his-debut-novel Meet Lt. Governor candidate Christian Mitchell and Civil rights attorney Benjamin Crump discusses his debut novel Dialogue Democratic Lt. Governor candidate Christian Mitchell discusses his background in politics and what he brings to the table. NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks with civil rights attorney Benjamin Crump about his debut novel, "Worse Than A Lie." Democratic Lt. Governor candidate Christian Mitchell discusses his background in politics and what he brings to the table. NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks with civil rights attorney Benjamin Crump about his debut novel, "Worse Than A Lie." Sat, 28 Mar 2026 11:30:00 -0500 no full https://will.illinois.edu/dialogue/episode/blues-icon-robert-cray-coming-to-the-virginia-theatre https://will.illinois.edu/dialogue/episode/blues-icon-robert-cray-coming-to-the-virginia-theatre Blues icon Robert Cray coming to the Virginia Theatre Dialogue Robert Cray, a five-time Grammy Award winning artist, is coming to the Virginia Theatre with The Robert Cray Band on Tuesday, March 31. Cray and the Robert Cray Band are staples in blues, with over five decades of playing and touring across multiple genres. Robert Cray, a five-time Grammy Award winning artist, is coming to the Virginia Theatre with The Robert Cray Band on Tuesday, March 31. Cray and the Robert Cray Band are staples in blues, with over five decades of playing and touring across multiple genres. robert cray blues the virginia theatre Sat, 28 Mar 2026 11:00:00 -0500 no full https://will.illinois.edu/dialogue/episode/students-perform-at-krannert-and-efforts-to-preserve-black-churches-and-a-one-room-schoolhouse https://will.illinois.edu/dialogue/episode/students-perform-at-krannert-and-efforts-to-preserve-black-churches-and-a-one-room-schoolhouse Students perform at Krannert and efforts to preserve Black churches and a one-room schoolhouse Dialogue A new strategic plan to address homelessness in Champaign County, Krannert Art Museum's partnership with Rantoul Township High School, a federal program to preserve Black churches, a one-room schoolhouse that served Black churches, and a new nightclub named after a South African jazz and culture. A new strategic plan to address homelessness in Champaign County, Krannert Art Museum's partnership with Rantoul Township High School, a federal program to preserve Black churches, a one-room schoolhouse that served Black churches, and a new nightclub named after a South African jazz and culture. black churches krannert art museum homelessness Fri, 20 Mar 2026 22:30:00 -0500 no full https://will.illinois.edu/dialogue/episode/primary-results-are-in-urbana-welcomes-new-council-member-and-meet-a-central-illinois-early-education-pioneer https://will.illinois.edu/dialogue/episode/primary-results-are-in-urbana-welcomes-new-council-member-and-meet-a-central-illinois-early-education-pioneer Primary results are in, Urbana welcomes new council member, and meet a Central Illinois early education pioneer Dialogue Could Illinois elect a 4th U-S Senator? Urbana's newest city council member has a long legacy in Champaign. And meet an early education and civil rights pioneer in Central Illinois.  Could Illinois elect a 4th U-S Senator? Urbana's newest city council member has a long legacy in Champaign. And meet an early education and civil rights pioneer in Central Illinois.  juliana stratton darren bailey jb pritzker jeanne morris Fri, 20 Mar 2026 20:00:00 -0500 no full https://will.illinois.edu/dialogue/episode/educator-gilo-kwesi-logans-book-pays-homage-to-his-father-and-tries-to-improve-police-community-relations https://will.illinois.edu/dialogue/episode/educator-gilo-kwesi-logans-book-pays-homage-to-his-father-and-tries-to-improve-police-community-relations Educator Gilo Kwesi Logan’s book pays homage to his father while trying to improve community-youth relations Dialogue Dr. Gilo Kwesi Logan founded S.O.U.L. Creations, an arts-in-education organization based in Evanston.  In February 2026, he shared a book about his father, the first Black police chief in his hometown.  Dr. Gilo Kwesi Logan founded S.O.U.L. Creations, an arts-in-education organization based in Evanston.  In February 2026, he shared a book about his father, the first Black police chief in his hometown.  gilo kwesi logan Fri, 13 Mar 2026 12:45:00 -0500 no full https://will.illinois.edu/dialogue/episode/new-beginnings-for-central-illinois-schools-champaign-county-public-health-march-primary-candidates-and-a-black-little-league-team-finally-gets-its-due https://will.illinois.edu/dialogue/episode/new-beginnings-for-central-illinois-schools-champaign-county-public-health-march-primary-candidates-and-a-black-little-league-team-finally-gets-its-due New beginnings for Central Illinois Schools, Champaign County Public Health, March Primary candidates and a Black Little League team finally gets its due Dialogue Early voting is underway in the March 17, 2026, Primary Election. Meet the candidates. Plus, new leaders for Champaign and Decatur public schools and the CU Public Health Department. Early voting is underway in the March 17, 2026, Primary Election. Meet the candidates. Plus, new leaders for Champaign and Decatur public schools and the CU Public Health Department. election 2026 champaign unit 4 schools decatur public schools champaign urbana public health district Thu, 26 Feb 2026 21:41:00 -0600 no full https://will.illinois.edu/dialogue/episode/authors-and-new-anthology-celebrate-people-who-identify-as-both-black-and-jewish https://will.illinois.edu/dialogue/episode/authors-and-new-anthology-celebrate-people-who-identify-as-both-black-and-jewish Authors and new anthology celebrate people who identify as both Black and Jewish Dialogue On March 9, 2026, Illinoisans will share perspectives of being both Black and Jewish at the University of Illinois Alumni Association-Alice Campbell Alumni Center. On March 9, 2026, Illinoisans will share perspectives of being both Black and Jewish at the University of Illinois Alumni Association-Alice Campbell Alumni Center. black jewish community Thu, 26 Feb 2026 21:10:00 -0600 no full https://will.illinois.edu/dialogue/episode/highlights-from-naacp-forum-featuring-us-senate-candidates-kelly-krishnamoorthi-and-stratton https://will.illinois.edu/dialogue/episode/highlights-from-naacp-forum-featuring-us-senate-candidates-kelly-krishnamoorthi-and-stratton Highlights from NAACP forum featuring US Senate candidates Kelly, Krishnamoorthi and Stratton Dialogue Over 100 people showed up at Love Corner Church in Champaign on February 15 to hear three Democratic candidates for U.S. Senate share their top priorities and answer questions from the audience.  Over 100 people showed up at Love Corner Church in Champaign on February 15 to hear three Democratic candidates for U.S. Senate share their top priorities and answer questions from the audience.  us senate primary 2026 election 2026 robin kelly raja krishnamoorthi juliana stratton illinois naacp Fri, 20 Feb 2026 23:25:00 -0600 no full https://will.illinois.edu/dialogue/episode/remembering-civil-rights-icon-jesse-jackson https://will.illinois.edu/dialogue/episode/remembering-civil-rights-icon-jesse-jackson Remembering Civil Rights Icon Rev. Jesse Jackson Dialogue The Rev. Jesse L. Jackson, a protege of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. and two-time presidential candidate who led the Civil Rights Movement for decades after the revered leader's assassination, died Tuesday. He was 84. The Rev. Jesse L. Jackson, a protege of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. and two-time presidential candidate who led the Civil Rights Movement for decades after the revered leader's assassination, died Tuesday. He was 84. rev. jesse jackson Fri, 20 Feb 2026 22:53:00 -0600 no