Midwest Week
Formerly Fridays at 6:20 PM
This segment produced by Herb Trix ended in 2022. It had been broadcast on Fridays at 6:20 PM, during All Things Considered. It reviewed major stories with reporters who covered them.
Latest Episodes
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GovernmentOn Midwest Week, the Illinois General Assembly finally held its "fall" veto session, and actually chose a new House Speaker.Herb Trix's guest is Hannah…
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On Midwest Week, two months after the state of Iowa began supervising the Davenport schools, the previous superintendent has retired.Herb Trix's guest is…
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On Midwest Week, when the new baseball season begins in the spring, some major changes will take effect for the minor leagues, including the Quad Cities…
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On Midwest Week, a "no" vote this month will have major consequences for Illinois.Herb Trix's guest is Sean Crawford, news director for WUIS Radio in…
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On Midwest Week, not only were the national polls wrong, they mostly got it wrong in Iowa too.Herb Trix's guest is Clay Masters, Lead Political Reporter…
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CommunityOn Midwest Week, in their own words African American residents of the Quad Cities describe what it's like to live here.Herb Trix's guest is Liz Boardman,…
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CommunityOn Midwest Week, local residents are challenged to confront their attitudes about race, and change their behavior.Herb Trix's guest is Alma Gaul, features…
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On Midwest Week, a campaign update for Iowa - the fight over absentee ballot applications and the key race for the US Senate.Herb Trix's guest in Erin…
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On Midwest Week, the Iowa State Board of Education decides to do something it's never done before - take control of a local school district.Herb Trix's…
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GovernmentOn Midwest Week, an investigation begins of the top Democratic Party leader in Illinois. Herb Trix's guest is Sean Crawford, News Director for WUIS Radio…