WSIU TV
InFocus 104 - Holiday Traditions Segment
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- InFocus 104 - Holiday Traditions Segment
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- 5 years ago
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- The holidays are changing this year, which can be challenging. Two experts talk about why holiday traditions mean so much and what families can do to create new rituals that can be done safely.
InFocus is produced by WSIU Public Broadcasting in partnership with Julie Staley of the Staley Family Foundation and sponsored locally by SIU University Communications, Hudgins Orthodontics, Forbes Financial Group, SIU Credit Union, Alto Vineyards and the Macomb Area Economic Development Corporation. Learn more at news.wsiu.org and stream full episodes at pbs.org.
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- InFocus 104 - Decatur Walking Arts Segment
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- 5 years ago
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- Most of our Christmas traditions have to be overlooked this year because of the coronavirus, but in Decatur an arts-oriented family event takes on even greater significance. The Decatur Area Arts Council offers artists and art lovers a safe outdoor experience called Christmas Card Lane.
InFocus is produced by WSIU Public Broadcasting in partnership with Julie Staley of the Staley Family Foundation and sponsored locally by SIU University Communications, Hudgins Orthodontics, Forbes Financial Group, SIU Credit Union, Alto Vineyards and the Macomb Area Economic Development Corporation. Learn more at news.wsiu.org and stream full episodes at pbs.org.
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- Victoria’s Stay-at-Home Diary: Episode 110
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- 5 years ago
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- 10-year-old Victoria is the oldest of five kids. Her dad works from home and her mom is a nurse in a hospital. Even though she needs to help out with her younger siblings, Victoria makes sure she still gets time to herself for crafts and ballet.
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- Xavier’s Stay-at-Home Diary: Episode 109
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- 5 years ago
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- 9-year-old Xavier is spending his time at home learning new responsibilities. He misses his friends but his family makes sure they have lots of fun doing science experiments, going for hikes and staying cool with water balloons.
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- Ephraim’s Stay-at-Home Diary: Episode 108
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- 5 years ago
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- 11-year-old Ephraim likes to be active, but he’s finding it hard to keep busy all day while he’s staying at home. He’s started a challenge to find something new every day to entertain himself and his family.
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- Adele’s Stay-at-Home Diary: Episode 107
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- 5 years ago
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- 8-year-old Adele has been living in Ghana because her parents work there. When COVID-19 started spreading it was recommended that they travel back home to Israel where they had to do a two week quarantine. Adele shows us the fun things she and her sister have been up to as they prepare for a new baby brother!
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- Lindsey & Nicole’s Stay-at-Home Diary: Episode 106
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- 5 years ago
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- 7-year-old Lindsey and her 10-year-old sister Nicole check in from The Netherlands. The lockdown is easing up and after spending a lot of time on the trampoline in their backyard, the girls are returning to school with a whole new set of rules.
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- Trinity’s Stay-at-Home Diary: Episode 105
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- 5 years ago
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- 14-year-old Trinity has to be extra careful about COVID-19 because her mom is already sick and they want to keep her healthy. Although sometimes she feels worried, she feels better by dancing and getting ice cream with her family.
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- Faith’s Stay-at-Home Diary: Episode 104
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- 5 years ago
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- 12-year-old Faith and her family are staying home to stay safe, especially since her cousin has the Coronavirus. Faith and her three sisters keep themselves busy by doing face masks, designing fashions and building forts.
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- InFocus 104 – Toys for Tots Segment
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- 5 years ago
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- It is the worst year on record for Toys for Tots in Sangamon and Menard Counties. They are worried some children might have a Christmas with no gifts under the tree.
InFocus is produced by WSIU Public Broadcasting in partnership with Julie Staley of the Staley Family Foundation and sponsored locally by SIU University Communications, Hudgins Orthodontics, Forbes Financial Group, SIU Credit Union, Alto Vineyards and the Macomb Area Economic Development Corporation. Learn more at news.wsiu.org and stream full episodes at pbs.org.
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- InFocus 104 – Santa Segment
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- 5 years ago
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- Children are still able to visit with Santa this year. Find out what they’re telling him during this pandemic.
InFocus is produced by WSIU Public Broadcasting in partnership with Julie Staley of the Staley Family Foundation and sponsored locally by SIU University Communications, Hudgins Orthodontics, Forbes Financial Group, SIU Credit Union, Alto Vineyards and the Macomb Area Economic Development Corporation. Learn more at news.wsiu.org and stream full episodes at pbs.org.
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- InFocus 104 - Decatur Arts Walking Tour - Grogu / Baby Yoda
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- 5 years ago
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- Most of our Christmas traditions have to be overlooked this year because of the virus, but in Decatur an arts-oriented family event takes on even greater significance. Mark McDonald takes a look at artwork featuring a lovable character from the Star Wars universe.
InFocus is produced by WSIU Public Broadcasting in partnership with Julie Staley of the Staley Family Foundation and sponsored locally by SIU University Communications, Hudgins Orthodontics, Forbes Financial Group, SIU Credit Union, Alto Vineyards and the Macomb Area Economic Development Corporation. Learn more at news.wsiu.org and stream full episodes at pbs.org. Children are s8ll able to visit with Santa this year. Find out what they’re telling him during this pandemic.
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- Aaron’s Stay-at-Home Diary: Episode 103
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- 5 years ago
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- 8-year-old Aaron lives in one of the busiest cities in the world but with COVID-19 that has all changed. Learn how Aaron is having fun, staying safe, and making funny dog videos with his family in New York City.
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- InFocus 104: Giving Food Relief Segment
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- 5 years ago
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- Refuge Temple Church in Marion turns their parking lot into a mobile food every Monday afternoon in November and December. Volunteers load 1,000 boxes of food into vehicles in this drive through food bank. The boxes are filled with dairy, fresh produce, and meat.
InFocus is produced by WSIU Public Broadcasting in partnership with Julie Staley of the Staley Family Foundation and sponsored locally by SIU University Communications, Hudgins Orthodontics, Forbes Financial Group, SIU Credit Union, Alto Vineyards and the Macomb Area Economic Development Corporation. Learn more at news.wsiu.org and stream full episodes at pbs.org.
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- Sadie’s Stay-at-Home Diary: Episode 102
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- 5 years ago
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- 9-year-old Sadie has a blended family. She and her brother go between their mom’s and dad’s houses, so they make sure they are extra safe in order to see everyone they love.
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- Aaron’s Stay-at-Home Diary: Episode 101
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
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- 11-year-old Aaron is staying home with his family to be safe. It’s up to Aaron and his siblings to look after each other while his parents work as teachers. When class is over it's time to get creative making movies and playing with puppets.
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- Carbondale Friends Of Carbondale Dog Parks Groundbreaking
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- 5 years ago
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- Carbondale Friends Of Carbondale Dog Parks held a groundbreaking at Parrish Park for the city's first public dog park. The park is expected to be open by summer 2021.
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- InFocus 103: Altogether - Different
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- 5 years ago
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- 2020 has proven to be altogether different. Journey across the region to learn how local government, charitable organizations, and community groups are responding to the changing needs of their communities. In this episode, InFocus talks with members of the business community to learn what the public can do to support the local economy; follow episode host Julie Staley to the Illinois State Museum to learn about their plans for taking history virtual. As the holidays approach, learn what safety considerations to take before you donate items or engage in charitable giving.
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- Sneak Peek: Episode 103 - Altogether Different
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- 6 years ago
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- Journey across the region to learn how local government, charitable organizations, and community groups are responding to the changing needs of their communities.
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- InFocus 102: Civic Engagement
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
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- Join us for an exploration into civic engagement. In this episode, we highlight the role of women voters 100 years after the women’s suffrage movement; answer voting-related FAQs and review the history of tax amendments in the Illinois. We’ll also report on local COVID-19 protections to see how local officials plan to keep voters safe during the election season. Hosted by Rosslind Rice.
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- Civic Engagement in the Age of COVID-19
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- 6 years ago
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- PREVIEW: Like everything else in 2020, this year’s presidential election might be a little different. Here’s everything you need to know to make sure your vote counts.
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- InFocus 101: Covid-19
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- 6 years ago
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- When the novel coronavirus arrived in Illinois, it forced dramatic changes to the way we all live and work. In this episode of InFocus, we explore how those changes affected policy, education, healthcare, and the arts. We learn more about organizations that are stepping up to fill the gaps for people who need help.
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- Tuskegee Next Donates 10,000 N95 Mask To SIH
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- 6 years ago
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- In July Tuskegee Next flew into the Southern Illinois Airport to deliver 10,000 N95 face mask and 10,000 bottles of hand sanitizer.
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- Gov JB Pritzker at SIU 8 4 2020
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
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- Pritzker at SIU 8-4-2020
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- Casscomm
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
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- When you underwrite on WSIU or WSEC TV or WSIU Radio, our viewers or listeners will identify your name, products and services with the high-quality programs that they love -- and that you have helped make possible through your underwriting support. Learn more at wsiu.org/business-support.
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- Thad Ellet Plumbing – Underwriter Support
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
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- When you underwrite on WSIU TV | WSEC TV or WSIU Radio, our viewers or listeners will identify your name, products and services with the high-quality programs that they love -- and that you have helped make possible through your underwriting support. Learn more at wsiu.org/business-support.
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- Forbes Financial – Underwriter Support
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
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- When you underwrite on WSIU or WSEC TV or WSIU Radio, our viewers or listeners will identify your name, products and services with the high-quality programs that they love -- and that you have helped make possible through your underwriting support. Learn more at wsiu.org/business-support.
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- Strong Stories
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
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- Video interviews of Southern Illinois children describing moments of resilience in their lives.
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- One Region All Neighbors- Individual
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
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- Hugh Muldoon and Tom Harness Individual winners
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- One Region All Neighbors Teaser
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
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- For over thirty years, Fred Rogers was broadcasted daily into homes and hearts via Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood. Although today he is best known as a soft-spoken, cardigan-wearing children’s television host, Fred Rogers’ career demonstrated the power of a kindness.
In honor of Fred Rogers legacy, WSIU's One Region All Neighbors campaign aims to encourage community involvement and public service throughout the region. Learn more at wsiu.org/neighbor.
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- SIH Level 2 Trauma Center
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
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- 11-1-2019, Live drill of SIH Level 2 Trauma Center.
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- Railco Repair Of Illinois Set To Exand
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
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- State Representative Dave Severin and Senator Dale Fowler were in Williamson County Monday to take a tour of Railco Repair of Illinois.
Railco specializes in rail car repairs and is looking to expand after recently opening.
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- Murphysboro teachers go on strike 10-3-2019
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- 7 years ago
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- The Murphysboro Education Association and the Murphysboro School District No. 186 have been negotiating their contract since March.
Wednesday night both sides did not reach an agreement and the teachers are on strike after working without a contract since August.
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- Mendoza tours Alexander Co 8-27-19
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
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- IL Comptroller Susana Mendoza tours Alexander Co flood damage 8-27-19
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- Scholastic Hi-Q: 2019-2020 Season Teaser
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
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- Join us for a new season of Scholastic Hi-Q – the game show where knowledge rules. Tune in Sun, Oct. 6 at 5pm for the first match-up of the season. Learn more and see the bracket at wsiu.org/hiq. Tune in on WSIU TV 8/18 - Sundays at 5pm (episodes repeat Sundays at 9:30am). Streaming episodes will be available on watch.wsiu.org mid-season. Scholastic Hi-Q is sponsored locally by First Southern Bank and Southern Illinois Healthcare.
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- Summer Lunch Program
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
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- Carbondale Elementary Schools District #95 Hosts Summer Lunch Program at Carbondale Middle School. WSIU 2019.
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- TRAILER: A Bad Deal - My Vietnam War Story | WSIU TV
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
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- In 1966, Iowa native Jim Hamlyn was drafted into the U.S. Army where he served a year-long tour of duty during the heart of the Vietnam War. Using an 8mm camera, Hamlyn – a recipient of the Bronze Star for valor in combat with the U.S. Army 196th Light Infantry Brigade – documented his war experiences. Now, for the first time in television history, Hamlyn’s war footage is being released for public broadcast. ‘A Bad Deal – My Vietnam War Story' highlights this never-before-seen footage, along with a rare interview with Hamlyn, to offer a revealing glimpse into the story of one American war veteran, as seen through the lens of his film camera. Featuring a haunting, original score by Joe Maddock, ‘A Bad Deal’ takes you back in time to relive one of America’s most divisive conflicts. ‘A Bad Deal – My Vietnam War Story’ is produced by WSIU in partnership with Iowa Public Television and distributed by American Public Television (APT). Learn more at wsiu.org/abaddeal.
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- WSIU - One Region All Neighbors February
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
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- One Region All Neighbors February Winner in Business Mid America Service.
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- WSIU - One Region All Neighbors February
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
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- One Region All Neighbors February Winner in Community Kevin Day and the Kinmundy Alma Fire Protection District.
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- WSIU - One Region All Neighbors February
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
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- One Region All Neighbors February Winner for individuals Hugh Muldoon of Carbondale.
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- WSIU - One Region All Neighbors February
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
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- One Region All Neighbors February Winner in Education Emily Rowley of Springfield.
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- A Bad Deal – My Vietnam War Story – Exclusive Clip 4
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
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- EXCLUSIVE CLIP: Now, for the first time in television history, Iowa native Jim Hamlyn’s war footage is being released for public broadcast in the documentary film, ‘A Bad Deal – My Vietnam War Story.’ The program provides a revealing glimpse into the story of one American war veteran, as seen through the lens of his film camera. ‘A Bad Deal – My Vietnam War Story’ is produced by WSIU in partnership with Iowa Public Television and distributed by American Public Television (APT). Learn more at wsiu.org/abaddeal.
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- A Bad Deal – My Vietnam War Story – Exclusive Clip 3
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
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- EXCLUSIVE CLIP: Now, for the first time in television history, Iowa native Jim Hamlyn’s war footage is being released for public broadcast in the documentary film, ‘A Bad Deal – My Vietnam War Story.’ The program provides a revealing glimpse into the story of one American war veteran, as seen through the lens of his film camera. ‘A Bad Deal – My Vietnam War Story’ is produced by WSIU in partnership with Iowa Public Television and distributed by American Public Television (APT). Learn more at wsiu.org/abaddeal.
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- A Bad Deal – My Vietnam War Story – Exclusive Clip 2
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
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- EXCLUSIVE CLIP: Now, for the first time in television history, Iowa native Jim Hamlyn’s war footage is being released for public broadcast in the documentary film, ‘A Bad Deal – My Vietnam War Story.’ The program provides a revealing glimpse into the story of one American war veteran, as seen through the lens of his film camera. ‘A Bad Deal – My Vietnam War Story’ is produced by WSIU in partnership with Iowa Public Television and distributed by American Public Television (APT). Learn more at wsiu.org/abaddeal.
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- A Bad Deal – My Vietnam War Story – Exclusive Clip 1
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
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- EXCLUSIVE CLIP: Now, for the first time in television history, Iowa native Jim Hamlyn’s war footage is being released for public broadcast in the documentary film, ‘A Bad Deal – My Vietnam War Story.’ The program provides a revealing glimpse into the story of one American war veteran, as seen through the lens of his film camera. ‘A Bad Deal – My Vietnam War Story’ is produced by WSIU in partnership with Iowa Public Television and distributed by American Public Television (APT). Learn more at wsiu.org/abaddeal.
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- Da Vinci Robotic Surgery
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
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- Carbondale Memorial Hospital adds the Da Vinci XI robot to the surgical team.
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- Forestry Club Demonstration and Tree Walk
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
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- The Third Annual Tree Walk and Forestry Club Demonstration at SIU Carbondale October 2018.
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- SIU Bike Lane Upgrade Fall 2018
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
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- SIU Carbondale Upgraded the bike lanes for the 2018 Fall semester.
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- Southern Illinois Pecan Harvesting
- Date posted
- 8 years ago
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- WSIU's Will Pankey reports on a local pecan grower, and how the team works to bring the nuts to the table. Listen to the full story: http://news.wsiu.org/post/infocus-pecan-harvesting-southern-illinois#stream/0.
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- On Topic 203
- Date posted
- 8 years ago
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- John Jackson, Jak Tichenor, Tobin Grant - Analysis of the election returns. We'll talk about results, turnout, and what some of the decisions may mean in terms of power in Springfield and Washington. How has this election shaped the future? Will the 2020 Presidential election be dramatically different?


