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As the Quad City Symphony Orchestra (QCSO) prepares to kick off its monumental 110th season, Brian shares insights into the significance of this beloved institution, one of the oldest continuously running orchestras in the United States—outpacing even the famous Cleveland Orchestra!

Ben Gougeon sits down with two exceptional artists, ceramicist Jim Cronk and jeweler Ann Hartley, as they prepare for their upcoming exhibition at the highly anticipated Riverssance Festival of Fine Art.

Alez Gazmararian, co-author of Uncertain Future: How to Unlock the Climate Impasse, talks about the politics of the decline of coal.

Jim talks with Beth Richardson, Canadian Counsul General in Minneapolis, about the increasing tension between the US and Canada. Jim also talks with Joseph Patrick Dooley of the St. Patrick Society of the Quad Cities about the St. Patricks Grand Parade that spans Rock Island and Davenport.

Attention hunters and fishers! Every year bald eagles suffer and die as a result of lead poisoning from uninformed hunters. This year, however, there has been an alarming increase in the number of eagles found with this condition. In reference to an article recently published by The Des Moines Register, Iowa bird rescue Saving Our Avian Resources (acronym SOAR) have treated 14 eagles with lead poisoning so far this year when usually their numbers are 5 or 6 this time of year.

In this episode of Talking Art, multimedia artist Maddeline Parketon joins the conversation to discuss her upcoming exhibition in Quad City Arts’ 2nd Avenue Window Gallery. A former Metro Arts student participant, Maddeline reflects on her creative journey from student artist to exhibiting her work publicly in the Quad Cities.The discussion explores her approach to multimedia art, the influences that shape her work, and how programs like Metro Arts help nurture emerging artists and creative voices in the community.

In this episode of Wellness Wake Up Call, we share practical tips for eating healthy on a budget. From meal planning and buying in bulk to choosing affordable proteins and making the most of leftovers, small strategies can help stretch your food dollars without sacrificing nutrition. Healthy eating can be both affordable and delicious with a little planning.

In this episode of Wellness Wake Up Call, we celebrate National Nutrition Month and this year’s theme, “Discover the Power of Nutrition.” This week’s focus, Power Your Day with Nutrition, encourages building balanced meals with all five food groups, eating a variety of colorful foods, and avoiding restrictive diets that promise quick fixes. Small, consistent habits can make a big difference in supporting long-term health. Content provided by Rachel Mannen, Food and Nutrition Educator with University of Illinois Extension.