In today's episode, you'll hear the highlights of Former Vice President Mike Pence's speech he gave last night in Peoria as the keynote speaker at the Peoria and Tazewell County Republican Lincoln Day Dinner. Plus, a check in on the state of democracy in the US with author, political science professor, and former Chicago alderman Dick Simpson. We'll also take a deep dive into homelessness in the Peoria area, and what one local organization is doing to help.
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>.