Best Bloomington Illinois Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 95: Reentry After Incarceration 19:40

4h ago19:40

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Episode 95: Reentry After Incarceration Guest: Camyrn Wohlford, Jackson Carby, and Gabrielle Lee This is the 14th week of the 2024 spring semester at Heartland Community College and Bingham’s students are studying Corrections in the Community. This episode is centered around the importance of supporting those who have been released from incarcerati…

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Statewide: The legal fight over Black hair care products 50:26

1d ago50:26

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Studies have raised health concerns in regular users of chemical hair straighteners.By Sean Crawford

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Episode 94: The Importance of Probation and Parole 33:17

6d ago33:17

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Episode 94: The Importance of Probation and Parole Guest: Abigail Briddick, Allison Vroman, Madison Henry, and Katie Ziomek This is the 13th week of the 2024 spring semester at Heartland Community College and Bingham’s students are studying probation and parole. While discussing the importance of probation and parole, Bingham asked these four young…

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Statewide: Helping children process grief 50:29

8d ago50:29

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A special camp for young people brings together those who have lost loved ones.By Sean Crawford

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Statewide: The past, present and future of the Gemini Giant 50:29

15d ago50:29

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The nearly 30-foot tall statue has welcomed visitors along Route 66 for decades.By Sean Crawford

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Episode 93: Secure Detention 13:39

28d ago13:39

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Episode 93: Secure Detention Guest: John Peterson This is the 10th week of the 2024 spring semester at Heartland Community College and Bingham’s students are studying jails and prisons. Bingham’s guest is currently taking his class while in the Navy and stationed in Greece. Bingham and Military Police Officer Peterson discuss the following: Their c…

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Statewide: When calls for campus mental health assistance go unanswered 50:29

29d ago50:29

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Colleges and universities have recognized the need, but say more resources are needed to meet demand.By Sean Crawford

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Episode 92: Fairness In Sentencing 29:55

1M ago29:55

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Episode 92: Fairness in Sentencing Guest: Brooke Griffis and Kezimana Karine This is the 9th week of the 2024 spring semester at Heartland Community College and Bingham’s students are studying sentencing. Bingham, Brooke, and Kezimana discuss the following: Their career goals Why they enrolled in the course What high school they attended Their favo…

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Statewide: An asylum seeker tells his story 50:29

1M ago50:29

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A man named Victor migrated to Chicago. He hopes to stay and build a better life for his family.By Sean Crawford

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Statewide: A journey from prison to a PhD 50:32

1M ago50:32

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After 26 years in prison, we learn how one man is using his firsthand experience to educate others.By Sean Crawford

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Episode 91: Court Descriptions 24:15

2M ago24:15

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Episode 91: Court Descriptions Guest: Emily Coddington and Jack Forshee This is the 8th week of the 2024 spring semester at Heartland Community College and Bingham’s students are studying the courts. Bingham, Emily, and Jack discuss the following: Their career goals Why they enrolled in the course What high school they attended Their favorite due p…

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#79 - McLean County Regional Planning Commission 38:36

2M ago38:36

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On this week’s episode of the #BuildingBN podcast, CEO Patrick Hoban talks with Mark Adams and Ray Lai from the McLean County Regional Planning Commission. Host: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patrick Hoban: CEO, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Guest: Mark Adams:⁠ Community Planner for McLean County Regional Planning Commission Ray Lai: Executive…

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Statewide: When it comes to sports betting, Pritzker wants a bigger cut of the action 50:29

2M ago50:29

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The state and sportsbooks are making more money than anticipated.By Sean Crawford

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Episode 90: Different Types of Searches 21:39

2M ago21:39

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Episode 90: “Different Types of Searches” Guest: Emma Culbertson This is the 7th week of the 2024 spring semester at Heartland Community College and Bingham’s students have completed unit 2 and taken their second exam. This episode will be derived from the end of unit 2, Different Types of Searches. Bingham and Emma discuss the following: Her caree…

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Statewide: When health care systems fail to report abuse 50:32

2M ago50:32

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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

2M ago50:29

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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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Episode 89: Fleeing Felon Doctrine 26:54

2M ago26:54

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Episode 89: “Fleeing Felon Doctrine” Guest: Logan Farquhar and Alexcis Perez This is the fifth week of the 2024 spring semester at Heartland Community College and Bingham’s students are studying Oversight and Professionalism in Law Enforcement. This episode focuses on the Fleeing Felon Doctrine. Bingham and his students discuss the following: Their…

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

2M ago50:33

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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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#78- One Voice 2024 with BNEDC Board Chairperson Ryan Whitehouse 27:23

2M ago27:23

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On this week’s episode of the #BuildingBN podcast, CEO Patrick Hoban talks with Ryan Whitehouse, Associate Director of Local Government & Political Engagement with the Illinois Farm Bureau and current #BNEDC Board Chairperson, about One Voice 2024. Host: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patrick Hoban: CEO, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Guest: Ryan …

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Episode 88: Criminal Law: Control vs. Liberty 26:44

3M ago26:44

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Episode 88: “Criminal Law: Control vs. Liberty” Guest: Kaylynn Sheets, Ethan Taylor, and Taylor Bagnell This is the fourth week of the 2024 spring semester at Heartland Community College and Bingham’s students are beginning the second of four units. Today’s episode will focus on the classes of offenses and our freedoms versus government control. Bi…

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Statewide: The pipeline pushback 50:29

3M ago50:29

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

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#77 - Brian Plath with Hive 309 & Wayfinder 30:54

3M ago30:54

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Host: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patrick Hoban: CEO, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Guest: Brian Plath:⁠ ⁠⁠Founder of Hive 309 and Owner of Wayfinder Websites: ⁠⁠https://www.bnbiz.org/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, https://hive309.com/, https://saleswayfinder.com/⁠Info: Hive 309 Wayfinder Internship Training Program ⁠⁠⁠Topics: Get to know Brian Plath, Fun Facts, Hive 3…

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Episode 87: Disposing of Crime 19:19

3M ago19:19

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Episode 87: “Disposing of Crime” Guest: Hailey Hendricks This is the third week of the 2024 spring semester at Heartland Community College and Bingham’s students just took their first exam. As mentioned in the previous episode, there will be an emphasis on discretion. Bingham and student, Hailey Hendricks, discuss the topic of disposing of crime an…

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Statewide: The cicadas are coming 50:29

3M ago50:29

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

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#76 - Krishna Balakrishnan - Real Estate Developer 21:35

3M ago21:35

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Host: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patrick Hoban: CEO, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Guest: Krishna Balakrishnan:⁠ ⁠Owner of Parke Regency Hotel & Conference Center Websites: ⁠https://www.bnbiz.org/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Info: Park Regency Hotel and Conference Center https://www.parkeregency.com/ Bon Chon https://locations.bonchon.com/ll/US/IL/Bloomington/1413-Lesli…

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Episode 86: Discretion in the Criminal Justice System 16:21

3M ago16:21

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Episode 86: Discretion in the Criminal Justice System Guest: Autumn Morgan & Keaton Wille This is the second week of the 2024 spring semester at Heartland Community College and Bingham has a new cohort of students. As students embark on learning about the criminal justice system, they too will learn that social justice and criminal justice go hand …

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#75 - Diane Cote:⁠ ⁠Chief Executive Officer at Mid-Illinois Realtors Association 29:40

3M ago29:40

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Host: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Patrick Hoban: CEO, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Guest: Diane Cote: Chief Executive Officer at Mid-Illinois Realtors AssociationWebsite: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.bnbiz.org/⁠⁠⁠⁠, Mid-Illinois Realtors AssociationTopics: Get to know Diane Cote, Fun Facts, The Perfect Day in Bloomington-Normal, and Why does Economic Developmen…

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Statewide: Cities of the future 50:29

3M ago50:29

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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

3M ago50:29

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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

4M ago50:30

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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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#74 - John Quarton - Inaugural Director of The Petrick Idea Center at IWU 27:12

4M ago27:12

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Host: ⁠⁠⁠Patrick Hoban: CEO, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council ⁠⁠⁠ Guest: John Quarton: Inaugural Director of The Petrick Idea Center at Illinois Wesleyan University Website: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.bnbiz.org/⁠⁠⁠, The Petrick Idea Center at Illinois Wesleyan University ⁠ Topics: Get to know John Quarton, Fun Facts, The Perfect Day in Bloomingt…

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

4M ago50:33

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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

4M ago50:29

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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

4M ago50:34

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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

5M ago50:29

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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

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#74 - Craig McLauchlan - Associate Vice President for Research and Graduate Studies at Illinois State University 35:52

5M ago35:52

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Host: ⁠⁠Patrick Hoban: CEO, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council ⁠⁠ Guest: Craig McLauchlan Website: ⁠⁠https://www.bnbiz.org/⁠⁠ Topics: Get to know Craig McLauchlan, Fun Facts, The Perfect Day in Bloomington-Normal, and Why does Economic Development Matter? Info: https://news.illinoisstate.edu/2023/11/harriett-steinbach-named-director-of…

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Statewide: Israel-Hamas war divides, concerns students 50:29

5M ago50:29

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We hear how two college students — one Jewish, one Palestinian — are coping.By Sean Crawford

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Episode 85: Parens Patriae 18:15

5M ago18:15

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Episode 85: Parens Patriae Guest: Brooklyn Beland This is the 16th week of the 2023 fall semester at HCC and Bingham’s class is about to take their final exam. The topic of today’s episode is included on that final exam. Today’s guest, Brooklyn Beland, and Bingham will discuss the subject of Parens Patriae and the following: Brooklyn’s career path …

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Episode 84: Landmark Juvneile Justice Cases 24:46

5M ago24:46

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Episode 84: Important Juvenile Justice Court Cases Guest: Holton Lorenz & Alejandro Luna This is the 15th week of the 2023 fall semester at HCC and Bingham’s class is studying the topic Juvenile Justice. Today’s guest, Holton and Alejandro discuss important juvenile justice court cases. Bingham, Lorenz and Luna discuss the following: Their career p…

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Episode 83: Electronic Monitoring and Drug Court 26:45

5M ago26:45

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Episode 83: Electronic Monitoring and Drug Court Guest: Courtney Lindsey and Caroline Carr This is the 13th week of the 2023 fall semester at HCC and Bingham’s class is studying the topic Corrections in the community. Today’s guests, Courtney Lindsey and Caroline Carr discuss the goals of Electronic Monitoring and Drug Court. Included in this episo…

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Episode 82: Probation and Parole Differences 24:46

6M ago24:46

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Episode 82: Probation and Parole Differences Guest: Hannah Harper and Emma Harper This is the 12th week of the 2023 fall semester at HCC and Bingham’s class is studying the topic Probation and Parole. Today’s guests are creating content about the differences and similarities of the two primary community corrections systems of the criminal justice s…

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Episode 81: The Pennsylvania System to the Auburn System 26:44

6M ago26:44

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Episode 81: The Pennsylvania System to the Auburn System Guest: Caden Gray This is the 11th week of the semester and Bingham’s class is studying the topic Jails and Prisons. Caden Gray, this episode’s guest, is a young man from Grand Rapids, Michigan who has overcome many obstacles to get to Heartland Community College. Caden is going to enlighten …

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#73 - Meet Ernie BNEDC's Newest Intern from Illinois Wesleyan University 18:22

6M ago18:22

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Host: ⁠Patrick Hoban: CEO, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council ⁠ Guest: Ernie Waterson Website: ⁠https://www.bnbiz.org/⁠, https://www.iwu.edu/ Topics: Get to know Ernie Waterson, Fun Facts, The Perfect Day in Bloomington-Normal, and Why does Economic Development Matter?

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Episode 80: Contemporary Philosophies of Punishment 36:08

6M ago36:08

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Episode 80: Contemporary Philosophies of Punishments Guest: Guest: Kayla Rencher and Ashley Peete This week Bingham’s class is studying sentencing. This week’s podcast focuses on punishment that is given out by the court. His two wonder students enlighten the audience on the five (5) contemporary philosophies of punishment. Dewhitt, Ashley, and Kay…

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Episode 79: The Prosecutor 18:44

7M ago18:44

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Episode 79: The Prosecutor Guest: Guest: Heather Webb This week’s podcast will focus on the prosecutor. The prosecutor is a very important player in the criminal justice field. He or she has a great deal of discretion, takes an oath to uphold the law, and has to maintain a high degree of integrity. Dewhitt is proud to say that he knows in particula…

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Episode 78: What is Autism? 25:23

7M ago25:23

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Episode 78: What Is Autism? Guest: Guest: Michael Marek and Angela Bingham As the audience is aware, the Dewhitt L. Bingham Justice for All Podcast focuses on social justice and criminal justice. This is a special episode. Bingham and his guests, Angela Bingham and Michael Marek will enlighten you on the topic of Autism. There is some correlation b…

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Episode 77: State Courts v. Federal Courts 18:43

7M ago18:43

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Episode 77: State Courts v. Federal Courts Guest: Guest: Jalen Austin This is the seventh week of the 2023 fall semester at Heartland Community College and Bingham’s students have just completed their second exam and are beginning the third unit of the text. The first chapter of this unit is The Courts. Dewhitt along with his guest, Jalen Smith, di…

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Episode 76: Police Culture and the Blue Shield 17:45

7M ago17:45

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Episode 76: Police Culture and the Blue Shield Guest: Guest: Jake Gamblin & Connor McKee This is the sixth week of the fall 2023 semester at Heartland Community College and Dewhitt’s class is taking its second exam of the semester. Therefore, this week the podcast exams a subject matter that is a continuation of last week’s podcast, Police Oversigh…

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Episode 75: Police Oversight 20:31

7M ago20:31

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Episode 75: Police Oversight Guest: Benjamin Gonzales & Monay Duvendack This is the fifth week of the fall 2023 semester at Heartland Community College and Dewhitt’s class is studying police oversight. A lot of people don’t realize that some cities have police review boards. Bingham discusses with two of his students, Monay and Benjamin, that a civ…

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Episode 74: An Inchoate Offense 23:14

8M ago23:14

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Episode 74: An Inchoate Offense Guest: Kayla LaVarier & Lanesha Beard This is the fourth week of the fall 2023 semester at Heartland Community College and Dewhitt’s class is studying criminal law. A lot of people don’t realize that there are crimes that don’t actually need to be completed for a perpetrator to be in violation of the law. Bingham dis…

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