WSIU InFocus

WSIU's Jennifer Fuller talks with Andrea Stephens, the Domestic Violence Program Coordinator for The Women's Center in Carbondale.

WSIU's Jennifer Fuller talks with SIU Debate Director Todd Graham ahead of the first Presidential Debate between President Donald Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden.

WSIU's Jennifer Fuller talks with SIU President Dan Mahony about the university's response and plans surrounding COVID-19, and also recent "Conversations of Understanding" and initiatives combatting racism throughout the system.

WSIU's Jennifer Fuller talks with Illinois News Anchor Dan Klefstad about his novel, Fiona's Guardians.

So far this year, we've experienced extreme forest fires as well as a very active hurricane season.  Brandon Derman is a Professor of Environmental Studies at the University of Illinois Springfield.  His new book is Struggles for Climate Justice: Uneven Geographies and the Politics of Connection.  WSIU's Jeff Williams recently talked with Derman about his book and the environmental, political, and social impact of our changing climate.

WSIU's Jennifer Fuller talk with Dorcy Prosser of the Jackson County League of Women Voters about events and informational guides leading up to the November 2020 Election. 

WSIU's Jennifer Fuller talks with former Illinois Governor George Ryan about his decision to halt executions in Illinois, and push for an end to the death penalty. Ryan has written a book about his change of heart on capital punishment, "Until I Could Be Sure."

Schools weren't the only organizations trying to navigate a changing landscape this year.  

Support organizations like the Boys and Girls Club of Southern Illinois are making changes this fall to help area students.

Ameren Illinois is continuing with efforts, through its Avian Protection program, to save birds, while at the same time, reduce the number of bird-caused power outages.

WSIU's Jennifer Fuller talks with SIUC Chancellor Austin Lane about Fall 2020 enrollment numbers, retention plans, COVID-19, and more. 

On his monthly feature, Ornithologist Dr. Mike Baltz gives some startling statistics on how common waste plastic is.

WSIU's Jennifer Fuller talks with SIH Chief Medical Officer Dr. Marci Moore-Connelley and CEO Rex Budde about how they're responding to COVID-19, with regional cases rising.

The FDA has recently issued an emergency use authorization for convalescent plasma as a treatment for COVID-19. Southern Illinois Healthcare has been participating in an extended access program, treating southern Illinoians with plasma.

WSIU's Jennifer Fuller talks with Carbondale Mayor Mike Henry and City Manager Gary Williams about how COVID-19 is affecting the city's financial status.

In July, the Carbondale Elementary School District decided to start the fall semester in full remote learning.

As WSIU's Benjy Jeffords reports, it meant the school district needed to buy every student a Chromebook.

WSIU's Jennifer Fuller talks with Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs about a milestone for the I-Cash Program, the Charitable Trust Program, and more.

WSIU's Jennifer Fuller talks with SIU President Dan Mahony. In this edition of InFocus, they discuss how COVID-19 has changed SIU's Fall 2020 semester, along with additional conversations addressing racism in higher education.

On this edition of InFocus, we hear  about a new way to help southern Illinoisans buy locally grown food.

WSIU's Jennifer Fuller talks with SIUC Chancellor Austin Lane about preparations for the new school year, amid a global pandemic.

On this edition of WSIU InFocus, we hear the comments of Ornithologist Dr. Mike Baltz.

WSIU's Jennifer Fuller talks with Dr. Marsha Ryan of the Garwin Family Foundation, along with three local students who've benefitted from the Foundation's work.

WSIU's Jennifer Fuller talks with SI Wellness Executive Director Michelle Snyder about their upcoming "Dementia 360" conference, featuring Teepa Snow.

WSIU's Jennifer Fuller talks with Carbondale Mayor Mike Henry and City Manager Gary Williams, as the city continues to deal with COVID-19 and prepares for thousands more students to return for classes at SIUC this month.