Best Pittsfield Podcasts (2024)

A Chicago Tribune investigation found numerous cases where staff facing abuse allegations were allowed to continue working with patients.By Sean Crawford

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Statewide: No more Skittles? Illinois considers banning some common food additives 50:29

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Four additives, found in thousands of food items, are targeted in a measure under consideration.By Sean Crawford

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Statewide: Illinois limits local control of wind, solar farms 50:33

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Under a law signed over a year ago, Illinois prohibited counties from moratoriums on wind and solar projects. That's angered some who call it "state government overreach."By Sean Crawford

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Statewide: The pipeline pushback 50:29

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Environmental concerns and past experiences have more farmers and landowners wary.By Sean Crawford

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Statewide: The cicadas are coming 50:29

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We talk with a researcher about a special year for cicadas.By Sean Crawford

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Catch up on all things Studio BOTH/AND for the month of February (and beyond). This month's news: • New tours and events • Unsafe Spaces update • The Karen & Ellen Letters update • True Crime Bullsh** update • New projects • Our Americana update • Studio BOTH/AND Launch Party follow-up in The Berkshires this October • What's happening on Patreon th…

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Statewide: Cities of the future 50:29

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Young people will inherit the world's problems, including ways to create sustainable energy for communities. Some of them are getting a head start.By Sean Crawford

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Statewide: The debate over nursing home staffing 50:29

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The Biden administration unveiled a controversial proposal that would create a staffing requirement, which has faced significant pushback from the nursing home industry.By Sean Crawford

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Statewide: As newspapers change, many turn to the mail for delivery 50:30

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Not long ago, the print versions of newspapers were the dominant source for local news. Now, many turn to online sources and social media. The change has forced newspapers to adapt.By Sean Crawford

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Statewide: Why more older couples are calling it quits 50:33

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Baby boomers now lead all generations when it comes to the rate of divorce.By Sean Crawford

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Statewide: The loneliness epidemic 50:29

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Loneliness and social isolation is a health concern, contributing to many problems from anxiety and depression to diabetes and heart conditions.By Sean Crawford

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Statewide: The mental health of migrants 50:34

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For many of the migrants now in Chicago, fleeing their homes and often making harrowing journeys to the U.S., has been traumatic. A shortage of mental health care providers has led others to get involved.By Sean Crawford

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Statewide: Youth mental health care challenges 50:29

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In late 2021, a coalition of some of the country’s top pediatricians declared the youth mental health crisis a national emergency — and it isn't going away any time soon.By Sean Crawford