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WPGU News Podcast

Headlines from Champaign and beyond, five days a week. Hosted, written, and produced by WPGU correspondents.

  1. 9 MAY

    May 9, 2024

    Pro-Palestine groups call Champaign to divest, Rocky Mountain fever spotted in Champaign, U of I students donate unwanted dorm items, transfer class brings size to men's basketball. Hosted by Emily Huffman Stories by Stephanie Orellana, Adelyn Mui, Joy Quezada, and Nick Roacho. Music by Boxout.

    3 min

  2. 7 MAY

    May 7, 2024

    Urbana summer camp gives young men purpose, truck with Israeli hostage screen displays stops at UIUC, net installed in Spalding Park, state representatives visit campus encampment. Hosted by Adelyn Mui. Stories by Shane Werner, Adelyn Mui, Joy Quezada and Alice Mei. Music by Boxout.

    2 min

  3. 6 MAY

    May 6, 2024

    UIUC will not cancel its commencement ceremony, an Illinois election bill was passed under unusual circumstances, a Forbes study highlights benefits of the public school model, a new bill implements relaxation activities in schools, and millions of birds are arriving in Illinois. Stories by Adelyn Mui, Stephanie Orellana, Joaquim O'Malley-Macias, Shane Werner, and Peter Derrah Hosted by Peter Derrah Music by Boxout

    4 min

  4. 3 MAY

    May 3, 2024

    University faculty groups have organized a protest outside of the Illini Union. Richard “Dick” Cogdal, the oldest alumni of the University of Illinois Marching Illini has passed away at the age of 107. In 1977, President Carter signed the Community Reinvestment Act, known as the CRA, to tackle racial discrimination in mortgages.  The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign encampment proceeds for its fifth day on the main quad. Hosted by Layli Nazarova Stories by Peter Derrah, Nicolas Roacho, Emily Huffman, Suzette Murillo Music by Boxout

    3 min

  5. 2 MAY

    May 2, 2024

    More on U of I Jewish response to protests, Champaign school board cancels meeting, Looney Tunes sail Kaufman Lake, U of I experts share how to help orphan animals, and cicada broods emerging simultaneously. Hosted by Emily Huffman. Stories by Stephanie Orellana, Adelyn Mui, Joy Quezada, Nick Roacho, and Shane Werner.  Music by Boxout.

    3 min

  6. 1 MAY

    May 1, 2024

    The U of I encampment continues. Jewish students gather at the Alma Matter. Gas Prices trend downward in Champaign. Marathon participant saved during cardiac arrest. Illinois proposes a bill to eliminate "junk fees". Stories by: Joaquim O'Malley-Macias, Peter Derrah, Emily Huffman, Layli Nazarova Hosted by: Joaquim O'Malley-Macias Music by: Boxout

    4 min

  7. 30 APR

    April 30, 2024

    U of I Jewish communities respond to encampment, Race Weekend returns to Champaign-Urbana, volunteers clear 23,000 pounds of trash from Boneyard, Republicans push back on university funding, Illini golf finishes second at championship. Hosted by Adelyn Mui. Stories by Shane Werner, Adelyn Mui, Joy Quezada, Emily Huffman and Alice Mei. Music by Boxout.

    3 min

  8. 29 APR

    April 29, 2024

    This episode covers the encampments this weekend organized by those protesting the University's investment in companies tied to Israel. More recent updates have been added as more develops. Hosted by Michael Sweeney Stories by Alice Mei, Joaquin O'Malley-Macias, and Michael Sweeney

    5 min
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Headlines from Champaign and beyond, five days a week. Hosted, written, and produced by WPGU correspondents.

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    WPGU 107.1 FM
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2024
  • Episodes
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