Debate over sex ed in Illinois public schools
In August 2021, Illinois became the first state to officially adopt the new national sex education standards, but the law has been met with some controversy.
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Author Francesca Royster discusses “Black Country Music: Listening for Revolutions”
Illinois-based writer, scholar, and country music fan Francesca Royster talked about Black musicianship and listenership in country music.
Peer recovery doulas help fight pregnancy-related deaths
“Mental health conditions” topped the list of leading underlying causes of pregnancy-related deaths. An Illinois Department of Human Services program has begun to take on that challenge.
Abortion access as a religious right
When the US Supreme Court struck down Roe v. Wade, the decision that allowed the right to abortion across America, some Christians said it was a victory for religious freedom. At the same time, many in the Jewish faith said stopping abortion rights takes away their religious freedom.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker on COVID, crime, climate and more
Brian Mackey talks with incumbent Gov. J.B. Pritzker about COVID, criminal justice, crime, climate change, college, and corruption.