In The Author's Voice

On this edition of In The Author's Voice, gerontologist Macie Smith talks about aging and what getting older means.

Mountain Stage Artistic Director Larry Groce talks about the 40th Anniversary of show and a special compilation album that releases this month.

A new book chronicles the origin of public broadcasting as it grew out of the fledgling days of radio and TV in the 1920's and 30's.

Just about a month away from the region's second total solar eclipse in seven years, a new children's book helps prepare kids for the big event.

Have you ever heard of PAD? Chances are you haven't even though it is the leading cause of amputations in the U.S. A new campaign hopes to raise awareness.

To escape winter, many birds fly south. But for birds who choose to stay in southern Illinois they've developed some unique ways to cope with the cold.

A new book is out about a southern Illinois family's struggles with mental illness and the hope it offers for other families experiencing similar struggles.

In this edition of In The Author's Voice, Shelley Fraser Mickle talks about her new book White House Wild Child: How Alice Roosevelt Broke All the Rules and Won the Heart of America.

On this edition of In the Author's Voice, lifestyle expert Meaghan Murphy talks about what's trending for holiday gift giving and encourages shoppers to buy local.

MotorTrend Senior Editor Aaron Gold talks about the 2024 Car of the Year

In this edition of In The Author's Voice we talk with Vicki Cody about her new memoir Fly Safe: Letters from the Gulf War and Reflections from Back Home.

In this edition of In The Author's Voice we talk with Chad Boudreaux about his new novel "Scavenger Hunt."

In this edition of In The Author's Voice, Mary Pieroni Harper discusses her new book The Sound of Her Voice about the lives of her blind parents.

In this edition of In The Author's Voice we take a closer look at debt and the role it plays in our economy. Richard Vague is a former Secretary of Banking and Securities for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania his new book is the "Paradox of Debt."

On this edition of In The Author's Voice, BBC TV Host and author Dan Schreiber talks about his new book "The Theory of Everything Else: A Voyage Into the World of the Weird."

Kent and Constance Matsumoto discuss their new historical fiction novel Of White Ashes on this edition of In The Author's Voice.

In this edition of In The Author's Voice, Ambassador Meryl Frank talks about her new family memoir "Unearthed: A Lost Actress, a Forbidden Book, and a Search for Life in the Shadow of the Holocaust."

In this edition of In The Author's Voice, Yvonne Korshak talks about her new novel "Pericles and Aspasia."

In this edition of In The Author's Voice, Dan Hendrickson talks about his latest novel Brandy: Ballad of a Pirate Princess.

WSIU's Brad Palmer visits with children's book author Breanna Churchill about her book, now out in hard cover and paperback.

On this edition of In The Author's Voice, Steve Berry talks about his latest Cotton Malone adventure - The Last Kingdom.

A new book by author and investigative journalist Howard Blum takes a closer look at the decade's old death of a former CIA officer. The Spy Who Knew Too Much is a work of non-fiction that reads like a John le Carree novel with as much subterfuge as a Mission Impossible movie. WSIU's Jeff Williams recently talked with Blum about the book and the story that begins on the Chesapeake Bay in 1978.

Playwright, author and actor Ernest Thompson talks about his new novel, "The Book of Maps," in this edition of In The Author's Voice.

Travel writer and expert tour guide Rick Steves is out with a new PBS TV Special that delves into history of Europe's art and culture.

Game inventor and toy industry executive Jeffrey Breslow talks about his new book, A Game Maker's Life in this edition of In The Author's Voice.

Author Melany Kahn talks with WSIU's Jeff Williams about her new children's book Mason Goes Mushrooming.

In this edition of In The Author's Voice, A new series of children's books follows the adventures of two unlikely friends – Wolfy, a young brown rat and Fate, a red shouldered hawk. The new two-book illistrated series is Wolfy's Adventure from author and grandmother Gisela Bengfort. WSIU's Jeff Williams recently talked with Bengfort about her children's books and their message of courage and empathy.

In this edition of In The Author's Voice, author, artist, and educator Brian Cross talks about his new children's picture books - "King Froderick of Basschundia" and "King Froderick at War"

If you're looking for a good summer read that's part mystery, part treasure hunt, as well as a travelogue through history... you might want to check out Steve Berry's new novel The Omega Factor.

A new book looks at the history of classical music in the 20th century and the influence that World War I, World War II and the Cold War had on shaping the future of classical music. For this edition of In The Author's Voice, renowned conductor and musical scholar John Mauceri talks about his book – "The War on Music: Reclaiming the Twentieth Century," and his plea for reconsideration and reconciliation.

For most of history, coronavirus knowledge was limited to a couple of types that caused the common cold. For the past couple of years, the world has dealt with a much different variation.

Southern Illinois native and author Kimberly Gordon Biddle talks about her latest children's book "Darlene's Double Dutch Dreams" for this edition of In The Author's Voice.

For this edition of In The Author's Voice, WSIU's Jeff Williams talks with author Colin Kersey about his new novel, "Swimming With The Angels."

If you'd like slightly different perspective on the current state of everything from identity politics, to cancel culture and wokeness… you might want to check out a pair of recent books from author Darius Kamali.

In this edition of In The Author's Voice, we talk with a descent of the Mayflower on this Thanksgiving Day about the history of the very first Thanksgiving. Roughly 400 years ago English settlers made a peace settlement with the Native Americans that gave birth to the Thanksgiving Holiday we celebrate today. WSIU's Jeff Williams recently talked with Paula Fisher, a Mayflower descendant about the arrival of the Mayflower in 1620 and the history of the first Thanksgiving.

October 14, 2021 is World Sight Day. In this edition of In The Author's Voice we learn about the cause and treatment of Age-related Macular Degeneration or AMD. AMD is on eof the leading causes of blindness in the US for adults aged 50 and older. WSIU's Jeff Williams talks with Retina Specialist Dr. Rishi Singh of the Cleveland Clinic.

WSIU Radio News Updates provides a daily podcast of the top local and state news stories as well as the latest weather information.

WSIU Radio News Updates provides a daily podcast of the top local and state news stories as well as the latest weather information.

WSIU Radio News Updates provides a daily podcast of the top local and state news stories as well as the latest weather information.

WSIU Radio News Updates provides a daily podcast of the top local and state news stories as well as the latest weather information.

Just in time for a summer road trip, there's a new audio book version of "100 of the Worst Ideas in History." WSIU's Jeff Williams talked with co-author, Mike Smith, for this edition of In The Author's Voice.

Welcome to this edition of In The Author's Voice . Today (4/20/21), a new psychological thriller hits the book stands from author Cate Holahan. "Her Three Lives" tells the story of a family that must discover who the real enemy is after a violent home invasion breaks their trust in one another. WSIU's Jeff Williams talked Holahan about her new novel. "Her Three Lives" is from Grand Central Publishing.

Author Steve Berry's latest installment in his Cotton Malone series is out today (2/23/21). WSIU's Jeff Williams recently talked with Berry about "The Kaiser's Web" for this edition of In The Author's Voice .

WSIU's Jennifer Fuller talks with author Laurent Pernot about his new book, "There and Here: Small Illinois Towns with Big Names."

WSIU's Jennifer Fuller talks with authors Cary O'Dell and Thad Heckman about their new book, "Bucky's Dome."

WSIU's Jennifer Fuller talks with Illinois News Anchor Dan Klefstad about his novel, Fiona's Guardians .

So far this year, we've experienced extreme forest fires as well as a very active hurricane season. Brandon Derman is a Professor of Environmental Studies at the University of Illinois Springfield. His new book is Struggles for Climate Justice: Uneven Geographies and the Politics of Connection. WSIU's Jeff Williams recently talked with Derman about his book and the environmental, political, and social impact of our changing climate.

In The Author's Voice turns its focus on the changing work force in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. For many of us, working from home has become a necessity as businesses, schools and other organizations have had to de-centralize and isolate their work force. But is this change simply a reaction to the pandemic or the acceleration of a new paradigm for the workplace? WSIU's Jeff Williams recently talked with Sunil Prashara, President and CEO of the Project Management Institute about the impact COVID-19 is having on how we work.

What do you need to know about keeping your car safe during the Coronavirus pandemic? In this edition of In The Author's Voice , WSIU's Jeff Williams talks with Brian Moody, the Executive Editor for Autotrader as he provides tips on minimizng the spread of the virus in your car as well as sharing insights for getting your car serviced or buying a new car.

Author Ido Kedar's book, In Two Worlds , is the story about a non-speaking autistic teenager who discovers his voice. It's story similar to the real-life story of the author. Ido and his mother, Tracy, recently talked with WSIU's Jeff Williams about Ido's novel and their effort to change how autism is viewed and treated. For this edition of In The Author's Voice , Ido communicated using speech generating software.

Missing baseball? Author Emily Nemens is out with her debut novel The Cactus League. It's a tale of an all star outfielder and the intriguing cast of characters that make up the annual rite of passage known as spring training. WSIU's Jeff Williams talks with Nemens about her novel for this edition of In The Author's Voice.