Interview: Ian Haney Lopez Talks Racism And Politics
We’ll speak with constitutional lawyer, race and class scholar, and author Ian Haney Lopez about dog-whistle politics, and the role that race and class plays in electoral politics.
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Recapping 13th Congressional Debate
The race for the 13th Congressional District is a close one, and being closely watched. The 21st recaps the debate last night between Republican incumbent Rodney Davis and Democratic challenger Betsy Dirksen Londrigan.
WATCH LIVE: 13th Congressional District Debate: Dirksen Londrigan V. Davis
At 7 pm on Monday October 5th, the 13th congressional district Democratic challenger Betsy Dirksen Londrigan and Republican incumbent Rodney Davis are joining Illinois Public Meida and WCIA for a live, in-person debate. Londrigan nearly defeated Davis two years ago in a close race. This year, the race is looking even closer.
New Podcast Focuses On Ripple Effects Of Rural Hospital Closures
Over the past decade, more than 100 hospitals in rural parts of America have closed. A new podcast from Kaiser Health News and St. Louis Public Radio explores the fallout after a small town loses its hospital.
Reporter Roundtable: Voting Update
The Presidential Election is less than a month away. On our reporter roundtable, we’ll get updates on early voting and mail-in voting in the state.