WEFT 90.1 Podcasts

(8 minutes) Donald Todd was a farmer farmer from Sidell. He served in Vietman. Today he lives without a home in Champaign. Sandra interviews him about how he survives. He has plenty of opinions he is ready to share.

(11 minutes) Danielle Chynoweth is interviewed by Sandra Ahten about her new role as CunninghamTownship Supervisor and what that will mean to the poorest of the poor in the Urbana Community.

Today's show includes: Danielle Chynoweth on her new position as Cunningham Township Supervisor and how that role will help the poorest of the poor in our community. Sandra talks to Donald Todd a person who is part of the in-homed population of CU. We have a report taken from the Public i about the Champaign County Nursing Home and audio from the rally to remember the 1992 protest that took place on the UI campus...for the Latinex population.

This week's Illini Gadget Garage will discuss what to do when you spill liquids on your laptop!

Cameron Raab, an organizer with CU Indivisible, talks to reporter Sandra Ahten about Rodney Davis’ effort to talk to his constituents at his Champaign office. (Tuesday 5/9/17) Lame? Bad Planning? Or Manipulative? Also learn how to get involved with this grass roots effort. (17 minutes audio)

This week, IGG dives into some myths and tips about battery life! The Illini Gadget Garage podcast focuses on sustainable practices regarding technology and will discuss relevant news, tips and tricks to empower listeners to positively impact their community. The Illini Gadget Garage is a free collaborative repair clinic located on campus in the west research park.

Jeff Yokey of Champaign county Bikes is interviewed by Sandra Ahten about May -- bike month! see www.cubikemonth.org (24 minutes)

A five minute story about the dire situation that those with disabilities face because of the extremely low wages that the state pays to their assistants.

Kadeem Fuller, an organizer with Black Lives Matter has his say about the state of our union on this May Day. CU Progressive News (Audio, 6 minutes 2017-05-05)