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/dialogue-roundup-data-center-debate-champaign-youth-summer-job-program-and-dire-results-of-a-hospital-shutdown https://will.illinois.edu/dialogue/episode/dialogue-roundup-data-center-debate-champaign-youth-summer-job-program-and-dire-results-of-a-hospital-shutdown Dialogue Roundup: Data Center Debate, Champaign Youth Summer Job Program, and Dire Results of a Hospital Shutdown Dialogue A push to regulate data centers, Champaign Unit 4 students tell us what they've learned in their summer jobs, and it’s been more than three months since a West Side hospital close. Doctors worry other hospitals could be next.  A push to regulate data centers, Champaign Unit 4 students tell us what they've learned in their summer jobs, and it’s been more than three months since a West Side hospital close. Doctors worry other hospitals could be next.  reparations data centers champaign unit 4 schools wnba mixtapes Thu, 30 Jul 2026 20:42:00 -0500 no full https://will.illinois.edu/dialogue/episode/jim-clyburn-talks-about-priorities-if-democrats-flip-congress-and-being-south-carolinas-9th-black-congressman https://will.illinois.edu/dialogue/episode/jim-clyburn-talks-about-priorities-if-democrats-flip-congress-and-being-south-carolinas-9th-black-congressman Jim Clyburn talks about priorities if Democrats flip Congress and being South Carolina’s 9th Black congressman Dialogue One of Congress' most influential Democrats says if his party flips the U.S. House and Senate ... one of their priorities should be expanding the Supreme Court. One of Congress' most influential Democrats says if his party flips the U.S. House and Senate ... one of their priorities should be expanding the Supreme Court. jim clyburn abraham lincoln presidential library and museum civil rights united states supreme court Wed, 29 Jul 2026 17:05:00 -0500 no full https://will.illinois.edu/dialogue/episode/race-and-class-on-center-stage-at-the-virginia-theatre-as-cast-prepares-to-debut-ragtime-the-musical https://will.illinois.edu/dialogue/episode/race-and-class-on-center-stage-at-the-virginia-theatre-as-cast-prepares-to-debut-ragtime-the-musical Race and class on center stage at The Virginia Theatre as cast prepares to debut ‘Ragtime: The Musical’ Dialogue The producer and two performers from ‘Ragtime: The Musical’ talked about performing the award-winning production at The Virginia Theatre. The producer and two performers from ‘Ragtime: The Musical’ talked about performing the award-winning production at The Virginia Theatre. the virginia theatre ragtime the musical kimberly schofield Mon, 27 Jul 2026 15:00:00 -0500 no full https://will.illinois.edu/dialogue/episode/the-nolan-wells-case-prompts https://will.illinois.edu/dialogue/episode/the-nolan-wells-case-prompts The Nolan Wells case prompts discussions about Black teens being in mostly White spaces Dialogue Black college football player Nolan Wells accompanied his White male friends on a holiday boat trip off the Mississippi coast. Hours later… his friends made it back home. He did not. Black college football player Nolan Wells accompanied his White male friends on a holiday boat trip off the Mississippi coast. Hours later… his friends made it back home. He did not. nolan wells Fri, 24 Jul 2026 17:10:00 -0500 no full https://will.illinois.edu/dialogue/episode/dont-get-duped-or-implicated-kelly-richmond-pope-on-navigating-the-fraud-boom https://will.illinois.edu/dialogue/episode/dont-get-duped-or-implicated-kelly-richmond-pope-on-navigating-the-fraud-boom Don’t Get Duped or Implicated: Kelly Richmond Pope on Navigating the Fraud Boom Dialogue Illinois-based forensic accountant Kelly Richmond Pope writes about why people commit fraud and how we can better protect ourselves. Illinois-based forensic accountant Kelly Richmond Pope writes about why people commit fraud and how we can better protect ourselves. scams fraud kelly richmond pope Thu, 16 Jul 2026 22:35:00 -0500 no full https://will.illinois.edu/dialogue/episode/he-traveled-for-justice-and-found-tragedy-unpacking-the-death-of-antonio-mays-in-seattles-chop https://will.illinois.edu/dialogue/episode/he-traveled-for-justice-and-found-tragedy-unpacking-the-death-of-antonio-mays-in-seattles-chop He traveled for justice and found tragedy: unpacking the death of Antonio Mays in Seattle’s CHOP Dialogue Discover the truth behind a utopian protest turned deadly with a new podcast investigating the 2020 unsolved murder of a Black teenager in Seattle's autonomous zone. Discover the truth behind a utopian protest turned deadly with a new podcast investigating the 2020 unsolved murder of a Black teenager in Seattle's autonomous zone. antonio mays seattle embedded #blacklivesmatter Fri, 10 Jul 2026 16:05:00 -0500 no full https://will.illinois.edu/dialogue/episode/highs-and-lows-black-student-expulsion-rates-in-illinois-schools https://will.illinois.edu/dialogue/episode/highs-and-lows-black-student-expulsion-rates-in-illinois-schools Highs and Lows: Black student expulsion rates in Illinois schools Dialogue Schools in Illinois discipline Black students at much higher rates than their white peers. We looked into why. Schools in Illinois discipline Black students at much higher rates than their white peers. We looked into why. black students school discipline Fri, 10 Jul 2026 16:00:00 -0500 no full https://will.illinois.edu/dialogue/episode/were-not-speaking-up-loud-enough-three-teens-share-candid-thoughts-about-youth-gun-violence-in-central-illinois https://will.illinois.edu/dialogue/episode/were-not-speaking-up-loud-enough-three-teens-share-candid-thoughts-about-youth-gun-violence-in-central-illinois ‘We’re not speaking up loud enough’: Three teens share candid thoughts about youth gun violence in central Illinois Dialogue In the first half of this year, gun violence has taken the lives of four teens in Champaign. Several more have been injured. And many of the suspects are also teenagers.  In the first half of this year, gun violence has taken the lives of four teens in Champaign. Several more have been injured. And many of the suspects are also teenagers.  gun violence champaign danville dialogue for teens Fri, 26 Jun 2026 16:32:00 -0500 no full https://will.illinois.edu/dialogue/episode/should-descandents-of-enslaved-black-americans-receive-reparations-an-illinois-commission-wants-your-opinions https://will.illinois.edu/dialogue/episode/should-descandents-of-enslaved-black-americans-receive-reparations-an-illinois-commission-wants-your-opinions Should descendants of enslaved Black Americans receive reparations? An Illinois commission wants your opinions. Dialogue The African Descent Reparations Commission is inviting you to take part in a state survey on reparations for Black communities that have faced harm and injustice. The African Descent Reparations Commission is inviting you to take part in a state survey on reparations for Black communities that have faced harm and injustice. reparations enslaved black americans Mon, 22 Jun 2026 00:20:00 -0500 no full https://will.illinois.edu/dialogue/episode/champaign-danville-and-urbana-to-mark-juneteenth-by-celebrating-black-freedom-and-families https://will.illinois.edu/dialogue/episode/champaign-danville-and-urbana-to-mark-juneteenth-by-celebrating-black-freedom-and-families Champaign, Danville and Urbana to mark Juneteenth by celebrating Black freedom and families Dialogue Champaign and Urbana's Juneteenth celebrations start on June 13. Danville will have events closer to June 19. Champaign and Urbana's Juneteenth celebrations start on June 13. Danville will have events closer to June 19. Sun, 14 Jun 2026 15:21:00 -0500 no full https://will.illinois.edu/dialogue/episode/illinois-souls-juneteenth-2026-concert-will-be-a-homecoming-for-husband-and-wife-singers-raphael-and-whitney https://will.illinois.edu/dialogue/episode/illinois-souls-juneteenth-2026-concert-will-be-a-homecoming-for-husband-and-wife-singers-raphael-and-whitney Illinois Soul’s Juneteenth 2026 concert will be a homecoming for husband-and-wife singers Raphael and Whitney Dialogue Hometown favorites Raphael and Whitney are the featured performers at the Illinois Soul Juneteenth Concert at the Krannert Center for the Performing Arts on June 18, 2026. Hometown favorites Raphael and Whitney are the featured performers at the Illinois Soul Juneteenth Concert at the Krannert Center for the Performing Arts on June 18, 2026. raphael and whitney juneteenth celebration illinois soul Sat, 06 Jun 2026 08:47:00 -0500 no full https://will.illinois.edu/dialogue/episode/krannert-center-for-the-performing-arts-upcoming-season-celebrates-community https://will.illinois.edu/dialogue/episode/krannert-center-for-the-performing-arts-upcoming-season-celebrates-community Krannert Center for the Performing Arts upcoming season celebrates community Dialogue The Krannert Center for the Performing Arts has announced its 2026-2027 season. The Krannert Center for the Performing Arts has announced its 2026-2027 season. krannert center for the performing arts mike ross audra mcdonald renee elise goldsberry Fri, 05 Jun 2026 23:33:00 -0500 no full https://will.illinois.edu/dialogue/episode/get-a-sneak-peak-of-the-new-obama-presidential-center-then-listen-his-2004-interview-with-will-radio https://will.illinois.edu/dialogue/episode/get-a-sneak-peak-of-the-new-obama-presidential-center-then-listen-his-2004-interview-with-will-radio Get a sneak peak of the new Obama Presidential Center, then listen his 2004 interview with WILL-radio Dialogue IPM's Reginald Hardwick leads you on a tour of the grounds of the Obama Presidential Center in Chicago. Then we listen to then-State Sen. Obama on WILL-AM. IPM's Reginald Hardwick leads you on a tour of the grounds of the Obama Presidential Center in Chicago. Then we listen to then-State Sen. Obama on WILL-AM. barack obama obama presidential center chicago focus 580 Fri, 29 May 2026 21:56:00 -0500 no full https://will.illinois.edu/dialogue/episode/illinois-public-media-and-illinois-soul-says-farewell-to-kimberly-schofield https://will.illinois.edu/dialogue/episode/illinois-public-media-and-illinois-soul-says-farewell-to-kimberly-schofield Illinois Public Media and Illinois Soul says farewell to Kimberly Schofield Dialogue After four years at Illinois Public Media, Kimberly Schofield is leaving the air but she's not going far. After four years at Illinois Public Media, Kimberly Schofield is leaving the air but she's not going far. kimberly schofield humane society zakir hussain branford marsalis Fri, 29 May 2026 21:29:00 -0500 no full https://will.illinois.edu/dialogue/episode/urbana-mayor-deshawn-williams-marks-one-year-and-ma-releases-album-with-70s-80s-vibes https://will.illinois.edu/dialogue/episode/urbana-mayor-deshawn-williams-marks-one-year-and-ma-releases-album-with-70s-80s-vibes DeShawn Williams marks a year as mayor; Inside the Lincoln School for Black children; and Mýa releases album with 70’s/80’s vibes Dialogue DeShawn Williams talks about his first year as Urbana's mayor; we visit a restored one-room schoolhouse for Black children; and Mýa talks about her new album. DeShawn Williams talks about his first year as Urbana's mayor; we visit a restored one-room schoolhouse for Black children; and Mýa talks about her new album. deshawn williams urbana canton, missouri lincoln school mya Thu, 21 May 2026 21:21:00 -0500 no full https://will.illinois.edu/dialogue/episode/remembering-miles-davis-and-his-musical-genius https://will.illinois.edu/dialogue/episode/remembering-miles-davis-and-his-musical-genius Remembering Miles Davis and his musical genius on his 100th birthday Dialogue May 26, 2026, would have been the 100th birthday of Miles Davis, an Illinois native who changed the course of music. May 26, 2026, would have been the 100th birthday of Miles Davis, an Illinois native who changed the course of music. miles davis alton east st louis jazz 100th birthday Thu, 21 May 2026 20:16:00 -0500 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