Member Guide | March 2021 Powered by You® 2 MARCH 2021 Communications Building 1003 Mail Code 6602 Southern Illinois University 1100 Lincoln Drive Carbondale, IL 62901 MARCH 2021 • VOL. 40, NO. 9 WSIU | WUSI WSEC | WQEC | WMEC WSIU RADIO Listen online POSTMASTER: Please send address changes to address shown above. HD 8.1, 16.1 HD 14.1, 27.1, 22.1 WSIU 91.9FM at wsiu.org & CREATE 8.2, 16.2 CREATE 14.2, 27.2, 22.2 WUSI 90.3FM via the WSIU WORLD 8.3, 16.3 WORLD 14.3, 27.3, 22.3 WVSI 88.9FM Mobile App! 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They strike without warning, tearing apart infrastructure and destroying lives. How should the world respond, and how can vulnerable populations be better prepared in the future? WHEN DISASTER STRIKES, a three-part documentary series, explores what happens after natural disasters occur in three countries: a cyclone that brings biblical floods in Mozambique, a deadly drought that destroys lives and livelihoods in Somalia, and an historic hurricane that ravages the Bahamas. Each episode charts the on-the-ground response over months as frontline workers race to save lives, restore order from chaos, and turn despair into hope. All three episodes are now available in Passport. The Hollywood Bowl roster always features a broad variety of artists and genres, showcasing world- class artists ranging from classical and pop to jazz, rock and world music. While this season’s program was officially cancelled for the first time in its 98-year history due to COVID-19, you can still experience iconic moments from the LA Phil archives at the Hollywood Bowl with six “best of” episodes featuring live performances from the past 10 years. Enjoy unforgettable performances from Kristin Chenoweth, Audra McDonald, Sutton Foster, Herbie Hancock, Carlos Santana, Misty Copeland, John Williams and others. All six episode of IN CONCERT AT THE HOLLYWOOD BOWL are available in Passport. Photo: Misty Copeland; Credit: Courtesy of Mathew Imaging. Learn more about WSIU PASSPORT and sign up with a one-time annual contribution of $60 (or an ongoing gift of at least $5 a month) at wsiu.org/passport. Already a member? Unlock your PASSPORT benefit online at https://www.pbs.org/passport/lookup or email [email protected] for more information. TELEVISION & RADIO NEWS MARCH 2021 3 WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH RADIO SPECIALS Enjoy special programming from American Public Media, BBC, and WFMT celebrating the role of women throughout history. RADIO SERIES & SPECIALS WITNESS: WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH | Tue, Mar. 9 at 7pm This hour-long edition of Witness History from the BBC World Service features the remarkable stories of women’s Last month we turned the lens on Black History history, told by the women who were there. Hear moving, inspiring and even outrageous stories about a few of the Month to explore the major issues impacting people most important women in living memory. Segments include: Fighting for the pill in Japan, The Jane Fonda Workout, of color. This month we explore COVID-19 – one year The Guerilla Girls: The women who launched an anonymous poster campaign against sexism and racism in the 1980s later. art world, Our Bodies, Ourselves: The story of a radical book about women's health and sexuality, and Iraq's pioneering feminists. INFOCUS 107: COVID-19 – ONE YEAR LATER WSIU/WUSI TV: 3/25 at 7pm (repeats 3/28 at 10pm) A MORE PERFECT UNION: A MUSICAL TRIBUTE TO RUTH WSEC/WMEC/WQEC : 3/25 at 8pm (repeats 3/28 at BADER GINSBURG | Mon, Mar. 15 at 8pm 10:30pm) Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg spent a lifetime championing her two passions: equal rights We'll talk to leaders in healthcare, education, policy, and classical music, often referencing the similarities and the arts about how the virus affected them, between the courtroom and the concert hall. Ginsburg and look forward to what may be coming now that was a frequent opera-goer, classical music aficionado, and vaccines are being distributed and cases are trending champion of equal rights that extended into the fine arts down. sector. From trailblazing jurist, cultural and feminist icon, and passionate classical music admirer, hear stories and INFOCUS 106: SOCIAL JUSTICE | NOW STREAMING memories of the Notorious RBG and her reverence in the Social Justice movements like Black Lives Matter legal and opera worlds as told by family and friends. Photo: Ruth Bader Ginsburg, U.S. Supreme Court Justice; Credit: have changed the way Americans think over the last Steve Petteway, Collection of the Supreme Court of the United States. several months. February is Black History Month, and we'll bring you opportunities to learn more about history and culture, as well as ways to get IRISH INSPIRATIONS: WOMEN IN IRISH CLASSICAL MUSIC ST. PATRICK'S DAY SPECIALS more involved in equity and diversity initiatives. Wed, Mar. 17 at 8pm Look for new episodes the third Thursday of each This new, one-hour special is perfect for Women's History Month and St. Patrick's Day, as it celebrates the lives and month. Find more episodes on YouTube, pbs.org achievements of Irish female musicians, and music inspired by Irish women. and at news.wsiu.org. Be sure to catch up before the March episode. Host Andrea Blain presents a musical exploration of the Emerald Isle, with a focus on women composers and performers, and The series is produced in music with female themes. Irish Inspirations: Women in Irish partnership with Julie Staley of Classical Music features pianist, author and broadcaster Una the Staley Family Foundation Hunt. Audiences will also hear works by Joan Trimble, Amy and sponsored locally by SIU Beach, Percy Grainger and Shaun Davey, as well as works that University Communications, celebrate the Irish Colleen and several lassies called Molly. Hudgins Orthodontics, Forbes Financial Group, SIU Credit Union, Tune in Wed, March 17 at 8pm on WSIU 90.9FM Carbondale, Alto Vineyards and the Macomb WUSI 90.3FM Olney, and WVSI 88.9FM Mt. Vernon. Note: Inside Area Economic Development Classical Guitar will be preempted for this special and has been Corporation. moved to 9pm on 3/17/21. Photo: Andrea Blain; Credit: Nate Ryan, MPR. HOW TO LISTEN | Radio • WSIUNEWS.ORG • WSIU Mobile & NPR One Apps • NPR.ORG • Smart Speakers SERVICE WSIU RADIO BROADCAST SCHEDULE UPDATES & ALERTS WSIU 91.9 FM • WUSI 90.3 FM • WVSI 88.9 FM Improving broadcast signal quality for our audience through strategic equipment and technology upgrades is WEEKDAYS SATURDAY SUNDAY of primary importance for the station in 2021.