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.

January 29, 2001

Cameras and Taking Pictures

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January 29, 2001

Living a Gentle, Passionate Life

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January 26, 2001

Utility Deregulation in Illinois

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January 26, 2001

First Son: George W. Bush and the Bush Family Dynasty

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January 25, 2001

Elizabeth: The Struggle for the Throne

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January 25, 2001

Money Counts: How Dollars Dominate Illinois Politics and What We Can Do About It

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January 24, 2001

Father and Son: How to Bring the Dads We Need to the Children We Love

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January 24, 2001

Issues in Lighting Design

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January 23, 2001

What Happens to People Leaving Welfare in Illinois?

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January 22, 2001

Laughter: A Scientific Investigation

Guest: Robert Provine.

Is laughing really contagious? Is it good for you? Today on Focus, we'll investigate the science of laughter with expert Robert Provine. He'll talk about its evolution, its neural mechanisms, its health benefits, its contagiousness, and its role in social relationships.

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