May Berenbaum on entomophagy and giant hornets
Have you ever eaten an insect? Would you consider making them a regular part of your diet?
Focus
Focus, or Focus 580, was WILL Radio's flagship talk program from 1981 until 2014. David Inge was the host from 1981 until his retirement in 2012. Always engaging, the program acted as a resource for citizens to directly question politicians and candidates as well as keep up on the arts, science, health, and even the latest from well-known novelists.
The Focus archive below offers thousands of great interviews and serves as a time capsule and a great resource for researchers and those just curious about how influential people spoke of important topics as they were happening.
Parenting a Transgender Child
Raising kids is already a challenge, so what do you when your kids express that they are uncomfortable in their own skin?
Fall Reading Recommendations
What’s the best book you’ve read lately? Or do you have a few titles you love and always recommend to other readers looking for their next book? We’d love to hear from you this hour on Focus!
Concussions and High School Athletes
The problems concussions can cause athletes long term is a hot button issue right now in the world of professional sports… but what are high schools doing to keep their athletes safe?
Commemorating the 175th “Trail of Death”
Can you imagine walking more than 600 miles at gunpoint?
Talking With Our Hands
We’ve all been accused of talking with our hands, and if mostly everyone does, wouldn’t you think it would play an important role in communication?
Gardening: Fall Foliage
This hour on Focus, host Jim Meadows talked with horticulture expert Sandy Mason and Urbana City arborist Mike Brunk. We welcome your lawn and garden calls and questions today!
Are Orchestras in Crisis?
It’s no secret that classical music’s listener base has been shrinking over time, and there’s no easy answer to why. One thing is for certain, attendance at orchestral concerts is down. But what's the best way to reverse the trend? Classical musicians, conductors and fans tend to disagree.
Get Covered Illinois! Health Marketplace Now Open for Business
Do you have questions about the new health care marketplaces? Maybe you think you should be shopping for insurance, but you’re not sure. This hour on Focus, we’ll try to demystify Illinois’ new health care exchanges.
A Conversation with Former National Science Foundation Director Subra Suresh
Today on Focus, host Jim Meadows talks with the Former Director of the National Science Foundation, Subra Suresh.