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As winter approaches, the animals of Nahant start to prepare how they will best survive the harsh cold, blowing snow, and frozen ground. Depending on the animal, they will either start packing for a 4 – 5-month tropical vacation or preparing to stay in their marsh neighborhoods all winter. -
David Lynch, global economics correspondent for The Washington Post, talks about his book, The World's Worst Bet: How The Globalization Gamble Went Wrong (And What Would Make It Right). Our discussion includes when this era of "hyper-globalization" began, the attraction of the theoretical underpinnings of globalization, what led to the global pushback, the role of Bill Clinton as the chief cheerleader of globalization, and much more. -
Jim speaks with Michael Glanz from The Arc of the Quad Cities about the passing of the new Dignity and Pay Act in Illinois and how it will positively impact sub minimum wages and Jim talks with Sarah Benson and Tresa Andrews of the Parent Mentor Program about their positive impact on local schools and students. -
This episode of Talking Art looks back on the arts in 2025 with arts journalist Jonathan Turner. The conversation reflects on major moments, trends, and stories that shaped the cultural landscape over the past year, offering insight into how the arts responded to change and continued to connect communities. -
When you think of hibernators, you may think of the typical examples: bears, groundhogs, and bats. It’s not as well-known that queen bumble bees exert a process similar to these hibernators as well! These queens are absolutely essential for the continuation of the colony. Each winter, the new queen will find a spot for shelter to escape the harsh, cold, and nutrient-deficient environment. These spots could be piles of leaf litter, under bushes, or in old burrows.
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Colin Woodard talks about his new book, Nations Apart: How Clashing Regional Cultures Shattered America. The best-selling author of American Nations explores the regional roots of the partisan divide over several key issues (guns, immigration, climate, authoritarianism) and offers ideas on how to unify the nation based on new cultural insights and opinion research.
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Emily Bollinger/WGLTFrom a three-win program to a second national championship appearance, Brock Spack has redefined Redbird football through a decade and a half of culture-shifting leadership. Hear from the players and voices who have been there since the beginning as ISU prepares for a historic title game in Nashville. -
Matias Delacroix/APRepublican U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood is praising the U.S. military operations in Venezuela, which included the capture of its president Nicolás Maduro and his wife. Democratic U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth, a former combat veteran, calls the Trump administration's actions unconstitutional. -
Emily Bollinger/WGLTCarle said it will limit patient rooms to two visitors at a time and will not allow visitors under age 18. Carle is also strongly encouraging anyone experiencing respiratory symptoms to wear a mask while visiting one of its health facilities. -
Pat Nabong/Sun-Times and Ashlee Rezin/Sun-TimesAnne Pramaggiore and three others were convicted of a nearly decade-long scheme to influence former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan in exchange for legislation that favored ComEd. President Trump has previously pardoned Blagojevich of his own political corruption sentence.
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Nick Loomis/Iowa Public RadioThe federal government issued a regional emergency declaration that waives regulations for truckers carrying residential heating fuel in 10 states, including Iowa. Truck drivers carrying propane, natural gas or heating oil are allowed to exceed the federal limits on driving hours until Jan. 15 due to pipeline disruptions. -
Madeleine Charis King/Iowa Public RadioThe families of two Iowa National Guard soldiers who were killed in Syria welcomed their remains back home Wednesday in an honorable transfer. -
J. Scott Applewhite/APPolicy experts say House Republicans' health care plan — introduced by Iowa's 1st District Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks — makes "systemic changes," but it's not clear how long it could take to bring costs down. The bill passed by the House on Wednesday includes provisions for cost-sharing payments, Association Health Plans and transparency in drug pricing.
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Althea Dotzour/University of Wisconsin-MadisonIndustry experts say interest in protein consumption among consumers is likely driving growth in whole milk sales. But the trend may be a blip in the ongoing decline in U.S. milk consumption. -
Courtesy of the City of MindenWinter holiday festivals have become a regular way to grow revenue for America’s smallest towns. And with more people shopping online, those events are key to pulling people away from their screens and into stores. -
Courtesy of Laura GardnerEquine herpesvirus can spread easily and debilitate an animal. A recent outbreak canceled several events across the country, but animal health authorities say cases seem to be easing. -
Ana Wombacher/Nebraska Public MediaThe announcement that Tyson would shutter a massive beef processing plant in Nebraska was the first such closure in more than a decade. Beef processors are running at lower capacity, as the U.S. cattle herd size is the smallest it's been since the 1950s.
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