Radio Voices

It's something you probably take for granted: At the sink, the shower, the bathtub... turn a faucet and instantly have access to clean, safe water. But thousands - if not millions - of people have no idea what that's like. As WSIU Radio's Jennifer Fuller reports, some local leaders and students are working to change that.

December 21, 2011 marks the 60th Anniversary of the deadly Orient #2 mine explosion in Franklin County. In this special Radio Voices segment, producer Chris Yoars tells the tragic story through the voices of survivors and loved ones.

WSIU's Kevin Boucher takes another audio journey into the great natural areas of the region in this WSIU Radio Voices special -- The Owl Encounter

WSIU Radio special Producer Kevin Boucher takes listeners on an audio tour of the Shawnee National Forest where he explores the inspiring sounds of nature

WSIU's Kevin Boucher takes us on a radio field trip of the Shawnee Forest in Part One of this series

WSIU Radio's Jeff Williams examines the abolition of Illinois' Death Penalty on the 12th Anniversary of the state's last execution.

WSIU Radio's Jeff Williams profiles the career and upcoming concert of Derren Raser

WSIU Radio's Jeff Williams talks with former Assistant US Attorney General Jeff Sedgwick about public safety and crime in the 21st Century

WSIU Radio concludes our Radio Voices PBS Kids Go! Writes Contest with our final two regional honorees.

WSIU Radio's special Young Author's series featuring the regional honorees of the PBS Kids Go! Writers Contest.

WSIU Radio's Special Author's Voice series featuring the regional winners of the WSIU-PBS Kids Go! Writers Contest.

Chicago Public Radio's Lynette Kalsnes talks with Chicago violinist Rachel Barton-Pine about a side of her music that would likely surprise her classical music fans

WSIU Radio's Jeff Williams talks with author and Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist Brad Schoenfeld about his new book

WSIU Radio presents SIUC Chancellor Sam Goldman's annual State of the University Address.

WSIU Radio Voices features a selection of regional winners in the 15th Annual WSIU TV Reading Rainbow Young Writers and Illustrators contest

WSIU Radio Voices features a selection of regional winners in the 15th Annual WSIU TV Reading Rainbow Young Writers and Illustrators contest

WSIU Radio Voices features a selection of regional winners in the 15th Annual WSIU TV Reading Rainbow Young Writers and Illustrators contest

WSIU Radio's Jeff Williams talks with NPR Weekend Edition host Scott Simon during his recent visit to SIUC

WSIU Radio's Jennifer Fuller tours a proposed new addition to the newly renovated Morris Library on the SIUC Campus.

Producer Chris Yoars shares a special retrospective of the 1951 West Frankfort Orient Number 2 Mine Explosion

Local Mental Health expert Peg Falcone explores how we view our own image for this edition of Radio Voices

Voices of Recorvery is a special series of audio essays from local residents working their way through addiction. September is National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month. Today's voice is Chris

WSIU Radio features regional winners from the 14th Annual Reading Rainbow Young Writers and Illustrators Contest

WSIU Radio features regional winners from the 14th Annual Reading Rainbow Young Writers and Illustrators Contest

Voices of Recorvery is a special series of audio essays from local residents working their way through addiction. September is National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month. Today's voice is Rick

Local Mental Health expert Peg Falcone takes a closer look at treating Co-Occuring Disorders as part of National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month

WSIU Radio brings you Voices of Recovery, the stories of local residents on their path to stay sober. Today's Voice is Jim.

Mental Health Expert Peg Falcone details the needs and opportunities for Americans with schizophrenia

Clinical Social Worker and Commentator Peg Falcone details the magic of the changing brain.

WSIU Radio's Emily Ford shares the story of SIUC graduate student Stella Iwaugwu and her struggle to walk again

WSIU Radio's Wendy Weinhold spotlights The Composters, a duo of eco-feminists using song to promote environmentalism.

Commentator Peg Falcone talks about the healing qualities of laughter for this edition of Radio Voices. Radio Voices is a series of original essays and commentaries by you, our listeners. Peg Falcone is a licensed clinical social worker and a member of the Jackson County Healthy Communities Coalition's Mental Health Action Team.

Carbondale Defense Attorney Tim Capps reflects on his experiences with newly retired forensic pathologist Dr. John Heidingsfelder.

The memories of holidays past often occupy our thoughts this time of year. In this special installment of WSIU Radio Voices, Peg Falcone takes a closer look at the influence those memories can have on our lives. Peg Falcone is a licensed clinical social worker and a member of the Jackson County Health Communities Coalition's Mental Health Action Team

The holiday season is traditionally a time of renewal and good-will. In this installment of WSIU Radio Voices, Peg Falcone examines the issue of transforming hate. Peg Falcone is a licensed clinical social worker and a member of the Jackson County Healthy Communities Coalition's Mental Health Action Team.

A recent article on British philosopher Anthony Flew got Carbondale attorney Tim Capps to thinking; and prompted him to pen this radio voices essay. Tim Capps is a Carbondale based defense attorney. Radio Voices is a regular re-occurring series of original essays and commentaries by you - our listeners.