All Town, USA

A look into why Alton is one of the most haunted small towns in America.

A further look into thoughts about racism and its impact on our society.

A look at how racism affects all aspects of life.

A conversation about the US Capitol riots from the perspective of four Black Americans from Alton.

A further look into how the Alton community is coping with the pandemic, and how we will move forward.

A look at the Alton community’s response and resilience in the face of a pandemic.

“I’ve been on this river my entire life and this river is definitely acting different than it used to.” Episode 6: Part 2 All Town, USA

“It’s transportation, it’s recreation, it is the lifeblood of this community.” Episode 6: Part 1 All Town, USA

“And the only way that a community can be the very best that it can be is to get to know people.  To share that dialogue. To share their dreams because we all have dreams and values and a lot of them are common dreams and values.” Episode 5: Part 2 All Town, USA

“It’s the morals they instilled in us. Even as we went out out in the world we had a calling back. We knew what was right and wrong. that was established in Mexico.” Episode 5: Part 1 All Town, USA

“It’s who we are and when you lose the connection with the past, it’s a terrible thing.” Episode 4 All Town, USA

"...back in the day we had a rich life out here.  No money, but we had things we loved to do." Episode 3 All Town, USA

"But whoso is heroic will always find crises to try his edge." Episode 2 All Town, USA

Episode 1 All Town, USA "A river town that has touched history in an amazing number of times."

All Town, USA is a podcast that explores Alton, Illinois' significant history and evolving identity. We tell stories in search of ways to bridge divides across neighborhoods.