Member Guide | February 2021 Powered by You® THIS IS OUR STORY, THIS IS OUR SONG TUNE IN OR STREAM • TUE FEB 16 9/8C 2 FEBRUARY 2021 Communications Building 1003 Mail Code 6602 Southern Illinois University 1100 Lincoln Drive Carbondale, IL 62901 FEBRUARY 2021 • VOL. 40, NO. 8 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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PREVIEWS MAILED DELIVERY OPT-IN • DOWNLOAD THE DIGITAL VERSION • REQUEST DIGITAL DELIVERY After receiving feedback from our audience and station members, we have decided to move to a fully online version of the Previews TV Programming Guide. If you are still interested in receiving a print copy via the mail, you will have to opt-in for delivery via our mail request form found at wsiu.org/previews-faq. You may also call (618) 453-4344 to request Previews by mail or scan the QR code on the left. Viewers may access a digital copy of Previews online at wsiu.org/previews. If you would prefer to have Previews delivered digitally via an emailed PDF, please fill out our digital delivery request form at wsiu.org/previews-faq or scan the QR code on the right. MAIL REQUEST DIGITAL SIGN UP WHAT’S NEW ON DISCOVER THE SECRETS OF ROYAL TRAVEL AND EXPLORE THE 1980s UNDERGROUND ART SCENE This month Passport highlights pop artist Keith Haring and we road trip with the British Royals. SECRETS OF ROYAL TRAVEL reveals the inside story of the monarchy on the move, taking viewers inside some of the most famous and exclusive transport in the world. This two-part series opens the door to the private world of the Royal Train and the Royal Flight, each with its own mysterious traditions and protocols. Episode one, SECRETS OF THE ROYAL TRAIN, uncovers the inside story of the most luxurious and exclusive locomotive in the history of the British Isles, from its lavish past as the “royal express of excess” to its role today as the royal family’s mobile home away from home. For over 150 years, from Queen Victoria to Queen Elizabeth II, it has been the monarchy’s favorite way to travel. Episode two, SECRETS OF THE ROYAL FLIGHT, lifts the curtain on five-star regal luxury at 30,000 feet and tells the story of a family who love to fly in style. From a young Queen jetting around the globe for the very first time to the next generation taking the Windsor brand worldwide, this episode uncovers how plane Photo: Inside Queen Victoria's Carriage; Credit: Courtesy of Lambent Productions. travel defines a family constantly on the move. Both episodes are now available in Passport. AMERICAN MASTERS profiles artist Keith Haring in KEITH HARING: STREET ART BOY. Between 1980-1990, Keith Haring established himself as an art world celebrity and pop culture icon with a distinctive and instantly recognizable style that came to define the decade. This new documentary film is the definitive story of the artist in his own words. With exclusive, unprecedented access to the Haring Foundation’s archives, the film captures the wild, creative energy behind Haring’s art and the downtown New York culture of the 1980s that inspired him. Learn more about Haring and stream episodes about other notable artists on Passport. 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 FEBRUARY 2021 3 LOCAL SPECIALS & SERIES Last month we focused on the season of renewal and this month InFocus turns its lens on Black History Month and the major issues impacting people of color. Look for new episodes of InFocus the third Thursday of each month. Find episodes on YouTube, pbs.org and at news.wsiu.org. Be sure to catch up with episodes before the February premiere on Sun, Feb. 28 at 1:30pm on WSIU/WUSI TV and on Sun, Feb. 28 at 11am on WSEC/WMEC/WQEC TV. INFOCUS 106: SOCIAL JUSTICE Social Justice movements like Black Lives Matter have changed the way Americans think over the last 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 more involved in equity and diversity initiatives. We'll see how the Central Illinois and Springfield African American Museum is working, even amid COVID-19 restrictions, to tell the stories of African Americans. Explore the United Way of Illinois' 21-week Equity Challenge and learn how you can get involved. Southern Illinois University's new President put diversity and inclusion at the top of his priority list as he joined the system nearly a year ago. We'll check in on the changes being made, and what he hopes to see in the future. INFOCUS 105: RENEWAL January is traditionally a time of renewal and new starts. How does that apply to a global health crisis? We'll take a closer look at how new vaccines and treatments are changing the way healthcare professionals are caring for patients and working to keep others healthy. The New Year may also bring new rules that affect how we live and work. We'll explore what some of those options look like, and what you need to know as you make your own resolutions and plans. The series is produced in partnership with Julie Staley of the Staley Family Foundation and sponsored locally by SIU University Communications, Hudgins Orthodontics, Forbes Financial Group, SIU Credit Union, Alto Vineyards and the Macomb Area Economic Development Corporation. BUSINESS PARTNERS MAKE A DIFFERENCE: A LOOK BACK ON 2020 SPECIAL PROGRAMMING NOTES: IMPEACHMENT HEARINGS & THE STATE OF THE UNION ADDRESS Wow, what a 2020 we just finished! The year began with prospects of continued growth of business sponsorships and meeting with more business partners in our region. WSIU/WUSI TV, WSEC/WMEC/WQEC TV and WSIU Radio will provide coverage of the Impeachment proceedings Then March came and our corporate support department tentatively scheduled to begin Tues, Feb. 9. Please note: the proceedings may preempt several black history month was put on lockdown. This could have been a time to specials scheduled to air on WSIU Radio between Feb. 11-15 at 8pm. Check for updates on news.wsiu.org to see if figure the support for WSIU would dwindle. We are so and when these programs will be rescheduled. thankful to say that did not happen! Join us on the evening of Tue, Feb. 23 for the tentatively scheduled State of the Union Address. PBS Newshour and Our corporate support team appreciates that business NPR’s team of reporters will cover the event and offer analysis of the President’s remarks. Check wsiu.org in early sponsors not only understand the mission of our February for details on the exact time of the broadcast. We anticipate airing the address on WSIU/WUSI TV, WSEC/ stations but how vital their support is to providing the WMEC/WQEC TV and possibly WORLD Channel.