Interviews

Matt attended the Folk and Roots Festival and captured some wonderful video of the event, and interviewed some of the fest organizers.

Debra chats with the talented team behind The Lavender, C-U's new queer newsletter. 

With the fentanyl crisis touching Champaign-Urbana and the renewed debate on drug policy at the national level, it's a good time to reexamine laws and policies. We talked to Joe Trotter, coordinator of the CUPHD Harm Reduction Program, about what his office does and how drug use should be approached.

The International Cooking Show is hosted on Zoom by the U of I's International and Area Studies Library.

Guido A. Sanchez-Portuguez answers seven questions about the new Latin American Ensemble at the U of I ahead of their Saturday performance. 

Dutch and Barb Powell have been Champaign County election judges for over 10 years. They offer a little insight on what goes on behind the scenes.

The eighth annual C-U Jazz Festival begins today. The festival's Artistic Director Jenelle Orcherteon answers five quick questions about the event. 

Julie spoke with comedian, author, and podcaster Paula Poundstone ahead of her show at the Virginia Theatre.

“I find a lot of joy in connecting with customers at the market. Just…seeing families connect to where their food comes from. Having a relationship with someone that feeds you, it’s a really cool thing. I love that,” says Molly Oberg, farmer and co-owner of Meyer Produce.