Talking Art is a partnership between WVIK, Quad Cities NPR and Quad City Arts in which a variety of hosts interview artists from the Quad Cities and beyond! Sponsored by Quad City Bank & Trust
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The Cities is a local features program hosted by Jim Mertens, broadcast on WQPT on Thursdays at 7:00 P.M.
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Nutrition and wellness educator Kristin Bogdonas of University of Illinois Extension provides timely news, information, ideas to promote healthy living in the Quad Cities and beyond.Wellness Wake Up Call is produced by WVIK in partnership with University of Illinois Extension.
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LOVE Girls contributors sit down with young women from the Quad Cities and beyond for intimate conversations about young adulthood, touching on difficult topics such as mental health while also having some fun along the way.
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Morning headlines from WVIK News.
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Reporting from in and around Illinois.contact@statewideshow.orgListen to Statewide across Illinois in:Bloomington/Normal – WGLT 89.1 (Saturdays 5 PM)Carbondale – WSIU 91.9 (Saturdays 3 PM and Sundays 6 AM)Mount Vernon - WVSI 88.9 (Saturdays 3 PM and Sundays 6 AM)Olney - WUSI 90.3 (Saturdays 3 PM and Sundays 6 AM)Quad Cities - WVIK 105.7 HD-2 (TBD)Rockford/DeKalb – WNIJ 89.5 (Saturdays 6 AM, Sundays 2 PM)Springfield/Decatur - WUIS 91.9 (Saturdays 9 AM)Peoria – WCBU 89.9 (Saturdays 5 PM)Pittsf ...
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Essays covering a broad range of river-related topics, including environmental concerns, conservation efforts, history and recreation. RiverWayStories is a collaboration between River Action and WVIK.Sponsored by the Joyce & Tony Singh Family Foundation
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Heartland Politics with Robin Johnson is a political podcast discussing current issues we face as a country featuring interviews with senators, congressmen, governors, and other political elite.
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Hosts Don Wooten and Rebecca Wee muse about writing, poetry, and the craft.
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Ended in 2022, this segment was a weekly review of the major stories with the reporters who covered them, hosted by Herb Trix.
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Mindy Heusel converses with Augustana Music Professor and Composer Jacob Bancks.
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A series of award-winning stories about our region's traditions, institutions, and people, past and present. Rock Island Lines is written and read by Roald Tweet, Professor Emeritus of English at Augustana College, and sponsored by Quad City Bank and Trust.
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Statewide: Going off the farm to make ends meet
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More than 85% of farm families rely on off-farm income. They often need the jobs to cover costs as smaller farms struggle to produce enough money.By Sean Crawford
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Trump taps Iowa Native Matt Whitaker for NATO Ambassador
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By Joseph Leahy
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New Book on Mayor Daley Offers Timely Lessons on Making Government Work
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Forrest Claypool, discusses his new book, The Daley Show: Inside theTransformative Reign of Chicago's Richard M. DaleyBy Robin Johnson
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Rock Island County Board Approves $400,000 For Naibi Zoo Restoration
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Iowa Elections Officials Announce Recount For Quad City Area Statehouse Race
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Iowa Supreme Court Upholds Restricting Firearms Access To Involuntary Mental Health Patients
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What you need to know about diabetes during National Diabetes Month
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Learn about the different types of diabetes and risk factors with content from Rachel Mannen. This week, take the 1-minute test online to find out your risk and explore the diabetes resources on our IL Extension website. Tune in for more details!By Kristin Bogdonas
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Iowa Democrat Christina Bohannan Requests Recount In 1st Congressional District Race
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Partisan Divide Reflects Decades of Loss in Working Class USA
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Michael Kruse, senior staff writer at Politico, talks about a recent article he wrote focusing on how politics severed a relationship between two brothersBy Robin Johnson
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Statewide: Some schools want to disconnect students from their phones
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We visit a couple of schools that have enacted such policies to see if they are working.By Sean Crawford
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River Way Stories - November 14thBy Kathy Wine
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Davenport City Council Approves Rent Abatement Ordinance
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The Afroverse: Exploring Vibrant Art and Cultural Commentary
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In this episode, host Ben Gougeon from Quad City Arts sits down with the dynamic Isaiah "Zay" Williams, an artist, filmmaker, and the recent Citizen of the Year award winner in Rock Island.By Ben Gougeon
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Iowa Senate Republican Re-elect Sen. Whitver As Majority Leader
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Illinois Lawmakers Return to Springfield for Veto Session
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Federal Judge Overturns Illinois' Assault Weapons Ban
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November is Eat Smart Month, an American Heart Association campaign encouraging Americans to make small, sustainable changes to live healthier lives. Check out these 5 Eat Smart strategies and meal planning tips from Susan Glassman, nutrition and wellness educator with University of Illinois Extension.…
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Statewide: Teaching respect for sports officials
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Amid a growing climate of abuse aimed at sports officials, the Illinois High School Association has found it more difficult to attract and keep them. Some schools have had problems getting enough referees for contests.By Sean Crawford
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Trump Margin of Popular Vote Win and GOP Inroads in Blue States
Are Major 2024 Surprises
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Jacob Rubashkin, deputy editor of Inside Elections, analyzes the 2024election results for president, the US Senate and US House, reasons forthe outcomes, demographic and regional breakouts and more.By Robin Johnson
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Davenport City Council Advances Rent Abatement Proposal
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River Way Stories - November 9thBy Kathy Wine
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The Cities - November 9thBy Jim Mertens
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Newscast update on the Quad Cities, Illinois and Iowa.
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2024 election results from Iowa and Illinois
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2024 election results from Iowa and Illinois.By Joseph Leahy
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Election Day kicks off in Illinois and Iowa. Dubuque Regional Airport has brought back daily flights to Chicago. And, a statewide Iowa agency has received nearly $7 million dollars from the federal government ...
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Election Day kicks off in Illinois and Iowa. Dubuque Regional Airport has brought back daily flights to Chicago. A statewide Iowa agency has received nearly $7 million from the federal government to help bolster housing for Iowa’s homeless youth.By Joseph Leahy
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Latest DM Register-Mediacom IA Poll Shows Harris Leading Trump
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Building a consistent gratitude practice can unlock lasting benefits. Studies link gratitude to increased optimism, better sleep, stronger relationships, and greater resilience. It’s not just about noticing the good; it’s about rewiring your mind to find positivity, even in the face of challenges.By Kristin Bogdonas
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Illinois Sued Over Minority Scholarship Program for Teachers
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Beyond the Stereotypes:
Understanding Black Mental Health
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In this episode of Love Girls The Podcast episode, host Kayla Babers and Jasmine Baber-Gunn welcome Dr. Tiffany Stoner Harris to discuss the critical importance of representation in mental health treatment.By Jasmine Babers-Gunn, Kayla Babers
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Cong. Eric Sorensen On His Most Memorable First Term
Accomplishment and Why He Should be Re-Elected
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Congressman Eric Sorensen, representing Illinois' 17 district, talksabout his major accomplishments in the House of Representatives, hisdiscussions with area farmers on the climate issue, the Farm Bill, andmore.By Robin Johnson
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Statewide: Election stress and mental health
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On this episode, we discuss how to take care of yourself while dealing with sociopolitical stress.By Sean Crawford
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The Cities - November 2ndBy Jim Mertens
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River Way Stories - November 2ndBy Kathy Wine
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IA Secretary of State Explains Flagging Potential Noncitizens
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