In today's episode, you'll hear highlighted excerpts of a conversation with Peoria Mayor Rita Ali after her first State of the City Address. Then, we'll revisit a conversation WCBU's Tim Shelley had with Pekin Public Library's Jared Olar about the five Black Union soldiers from Tazewell County that were present on Juneteenth in 1865. Plus, Jenn Gordon returns with Out and About highlighting Art Inc.'s first theatrical production. Nikki Romain and Vivian Standifird talk about what audiences can expect from "Smart People".
Jody Holtz is WCBU's assistant program and development director, <i>All Things Considered</i> host, as well as the producer of WCBU’s arts and culture podcast <i>Out and About</i>.