Remembering VE Day 80 years later
A historian and author who has written about World War II joins the program to speak about VE Day 80 years later.
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Chicago perfumery bridges scent and sound
What is the scent of that sound? Or put a different way, what does a scent sound like? That is a question that has been thoroughly considered by the co-founders of Clue Perfumery in Chicago. We talk with them about the creative process.
Illinois’ new Poet Laureate talks about his writing, mission and his Native American identity
Mark Turcotte has been selected as Illinois' next Poet Laureate. His four year term begins July 1. He joins the program to talk about how his lived experiences have shaped his writing, his Native American identity and what he hopes to accomplish as Poet Laureate.
Newspaper consolidation and the state of local journalism in Illinois
Newspapers — particularly smaller, rural ones — have struggled to meet the demands of the 21st century, as more local papers fold or consolidate. Illinois is hit particularly hard by this.
New book explores efforts to restrict Freedom of the Press in America
The book “Murder The Truth: Fear, The First Amendment, And A Secret Campaign To Protect The Powerful" looks at right wing politicians effort to overturn the New York Times Company vs. Sullivan precedent, and in so doing weaken the American press. The author of the book joins the program today.
