https://simplecast.com The Lincoln Laureates This is a collection of rare conversations with the authors, artists, scientists, and visionaries who have been bestowed with the Order of Lincoln Medallion. "The Lincoln Laureates" represent the most revered Illinoisans through the mission of The Lincoln Academy of Illinois. 2021 The Lincoln Laureates en Thu, 12 Feb 2026 18:19:58 +0000 Thu, 12 Feb 2026 18:20:09 +0000 https://the-lincoln-laureates.simplecast.com The Lincoln Laureates https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/75de617c-3929-4bf0-90f3-0a06d745e27f/463469ef-19ac-44b3-8626-c7ac05204ec8/3000x3000/ll-logo-opt-2.jpg?aid=rss_feed https://the-lincoln-laureates.simplecast.com episodic This is a collection of rare conversations with the authors, artists, scientists, and visionaries who have been bestowed with the Order of Lincoln Medallion. "The Lincoln Laureates" represent the most revered Illinoisans through the mission of The Lincoln Academy of Illinois. The Lincoln Academy of Illinois false https://feeds.simplecast.com/a8QQpu_2 abraham lincoln, illinois, lincoln laureates, the lincoln academy of illinois The Lincoln Academy of Illinois earsightstudios@gmail.com 32445d3b-31fb-4ef9-99a9-7fd260252c1c Bonnie Blair - Community Feeds The Dream Bonnie Blair remains the most-decorated American woman to compete in the Winter Olympics. The lesson she teaches is life is a race against yourself. "Be better tomorrow" is a mantra she lives by, and spreads across the planet as a motivational speaker.

In this episode, you'll hear how Bonnie's hometown of Champaign made her dreams possible. Plus, she shares how she survived all the advice she received as the youngest of six kids.

Bonnie Blair is a member of the U.S. Olympic Hall of Fame and co-founder of DASH -- a non-profit dedicated to promoting physical literacy through youth athletic programs. Our guest host for this Lincoln Laureates conversation is award-winning broadcast journalist Ann Compton.

]]> Thu, 12 Feb 2026 18:19:58 +0000 earsightstudios@gmail.com (The Lincoln Academy of Illinois) https://the-lincoln-laureates.simplecast.com/episodes/bonnie-blair-community-feeds-the-dream-cQk4dJzP Bonnie Blair remains the most-decorated American woman to compete in the Winter Olympics. The lesson she teaches is life is a race against yourself. "Be better tomorrow" is a mantra she lives by, and spreads across the planet as a motivational speaker.

In this episode, you'll hear how Bonnie's hometown of Champaign made her dreams possible. Plus, she shares how she survived all the advice she received as the youngest of six kids.

Bonnie Blair is a member of the U.S. Olympic Hall of Fame and co-founder of DASH -- a non-profit dedicated to promoting physical literacy through youth athletic programs. Our guest host for this Lincoln Laureates conversation is award-winning broadcast journalist Ann Compton.

]]> Bonnie Blair - Community Feeds The Dream The Lincoln Academy of Illinois 00:27:31 Bonnie Blair remains the most-decorated American woman to compete in the Winter Olympics. The lesson she teaches is life is a race against yourself. "Be better tomorrow" is a mantra she lives by, and spreads across the planet as a motivational speaker. In this episode, you'll hear how Bonnie's hometown of Champaign made her dreams possible. Plus, she shares how she survived all the advice she received as the youngest of six kids. Bonnie Blair is a member of the U.S. Olympic Hall of Fame and co-founder of DASH -- a non-profit dedicated to promoting physical literacy through youth athletic programs. Our guest host for this Lincoln Laureates conversation is award-winning broadcast journalist Ann Compton. Bonnie Blair remains the most-decorated American woman to compete in the Winter Olympics. The lesson she teaches is life is a race against yourself. "Be better tomorrow" is a mantra she lives by, and spreads across the planet as a motivational speaker. In this episode, you'll hear how Bonnie's hometown of Champaign made her dreams possible. Plus, she shares how she survived all the advice she received as the youngest of six kids. Bonnie Blair is a member of the U.S. Olympic Hall of Fame and co-founder of DASH -- a non-profit dedicated to promoting physical literacy through youth athletic programs. Our guest host for this Lincoln Laureates conversation is award-winning broadcast journalist Ann Compton. false full 3 4 eea5c988-90e0-4bb8-88b1-b75ca00210cb Carol Marin - A Compass Set For The Truth Carol Marin, grew up in a home where no less than 5 newspapers landed on the front porch every day. Independent debate was on the menu at every family meal, and set Carol on a path toward investigative journalism as a reporter on the CBS Evening News and the network’s legendary program 60 Minutes.

In this episode, you'll learn what sparked Carol's passion for holding truth to power and the role the Land of Lincoln played in her pursuit of compelling stories. Plus, Carol shares her passion for guiding the next generation of reporters as co-founder of DePaul University's Center for Journalism Integrity & Excellence.

Our guest host for this Lincoln Laureates conversation is award-winning broadcast journalist Chris Bury.

]]> Sun, 9 Nov 2025 03:46:26 +0000 earsightstudios@gmail.com (The Lincoln Academy of Illinois) https://the-lincoln-laureates.simplecast.com/episodes/carol-marin-a-compass-set-for-the-truth-QRk1kBJK Carol Marin, grew up in a home where no less than 5 newspapers landed on the front porch every day. Independent debate was on the menu at every family meal, and set Carol on a path toward investigative journalism as a reporter on the CBS Evening News and the network’s legendary program 60 Minutes.

In this episode, you'll learn what sparked Carol's passion for holding truth to power and the role the Land of Lincoln played in her pursuit of compelling stories. Plus, Carol shares her passion for guiding the next generation of reporters as co-founder of DePaul University's Center for Journalism Integrity & Excellence.

Our guest host for this Lincoln Laureates conversation is award-winning broadcast journalist Chris Bury.

]]> Carol Marin - A Compass Set For The Truth The Lincoln Academy of Illinois 00:24:14 Carol Marin, grew up in a home where no less than 5 newspapers landed on the front porch every day. Independent debate was on the menu at every family meal, and set Carol on a path toward investigative journalism as a reporter on the CBS Evening News and the network’s legendary program 60 Minutes. In this episode, you'll learn what sparked Carol's passion for holding truth to power and the role the Land of Lincoln played in her pursuit of compelling stories. Plus, Carol shares her passion for guiding the next generation of reporters as co-founder of DePaul University's Center for Journalism Integrity & Excellence. Our guest host for this Lincoln Laureates conversation is award-winning broadcast journalist Chris Bury. Carol Marin, grew up in a home where no less than 5 newspapers landed on the front porch every day. Independent debate was on the menu at every family meal, and set Carol on a path toward investigative journalism as a reporter on the CBS Evening News and the network’s legendary program 60 Minutes. In this episode, you'll learn what sparked Carol's passion for holding truth to power and the role the Land of Lincoln played in her pursuit of compelling stories. Plus, Carol shares her passion for guiding the next generation of reporters as co-founder of DePaul University's Center for Journalism Integrity & Excellence. Our guest host for this Lincoln Laureates conversation is award-winning broadcast journalist Chris Bury. false full 2 4 09aa9e96-e2c5-4a32-8cee-2af22cfc6cd5 Walter Massey - Tirelessly Exercising the Mind Wed, 19 Feb 2025 03:32:54 +0000 earsightstudios@gmail.com (The Lincoln Academy of Illinois) https://the-lincoln-laureates.simplecast.com/episodes/walter-massey-tirelessly-exercising-the-mind-UWScUJsW Walter Massey - Tirelessly Exercising the Mind The Lincoln Academy of Illinois 00:32:02 By age 16, Walter Massey was already in his first year at Morehouse College and ready to prove he could solve any mathematical equation he was given. During this episode, you'll hear how this passionate thinker from Mississippi, turned one car ride during the Jim Crow Era into global acclaim as a physicist. Born in Hattiesburg, Walter Massey planted deep roots in the Land of Lincoln, as a professor at the University of Chicago and Director of Argonne National Laboratory. But it was the Civil Rights Movement that drove Mr. Massey to join the faculty at the University of Illinois as a mentor for Black Students in 1968. He's served as Director of the National Science Foundation, as President of the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, and currently chairs the board of the Giant Magellan Telescope Project in Chile. Our guest host for this Lincoln Laureates conversation is award-winning broadcast journalist, Ron Claiborne. By age 16, Walter Massey was already in his first year at Morehouse College and ready to prove he could solve any mathematical equation he was given. During this episode, you'll hear how this passionate thinker from Mississippi, turned one car ride during the Jim Crow Era into global acclaim as a physicist. Born in Hattiesburg, Walter Massey planted deep roots in the Land of Lincoln, as a professor at the University of Chicago and Director of Argonne National Laboratory. But it was the Civil Rights Movement that drove Mr. Massey to join the faculty at the University of Illinois as a mentor for Black Students in 1968. He's served as Director of the National Science Foundation, as President of the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, and currently chairs the board of the Giant Magellan Telescope Project in Chile. Our guest host for this Lincoln Laureates conversation is award-winning broadcast journalist, Ron Claiborne. false full 1 4 cbf90a38-fd3d-44b6-8a52-45fb16cfb3ef Jerry Reinsdorf - Being True To Your Word Mon, 30 Dec 2024 06:00:00 +0000 earsightstudios@gmail.com (The Lincoln Academy of Illinois) https://the-lincoln-laureates.simplecast.com/episodes/jerry-reinsdorf-being-true-to-your-word-dYRQBmIY Jerry Reinsdorf - Being True To Your Word The Lincoln Academy of Illinois 00:28:14 During this episode of the Lincoln Laureates, we’ll hear from the son of a sewing machine salesman, with a deep passion for sports. This boy from Brooklyn has made Illinois his home for more than six decades. Jerry Reinsdorf’s journey has taken him from tax attorney to real estate investor, to seven-time champion as the owner of the Chicago White Sox and the Chicago Bulls. In this conversation, he uncovers the myth that centers on "breaking up" the Bulls dynasty. When the Chicago White Sox won the World Series in 2005, Mr. Reinsdorf became one of only three owners to claim world titles in two different sports. His philanthropy has funded reading programs across the entire Chicago Public School system, and provided more than $2 million dollars to reconstruct the Chicago Park District’s baseball and softball fields. Jerry Reinsdorf is a graduate of George Washington University and the Northwestern University School of Law. He received the Order of Lincoln Medallion in 1997. Our guest host for this Lincoln Laureates conversation is award-winning broadcast journalist, Chris Bury. During this episode of the Lincoln Laureates, we’ll hear from the son of a sewing machine salesman, with a deep passion for sports. This boy from Brooklyn has made Illinois his home for more than six decades. Jerry Reinsdorf’s journey has taken him from tax attorney to real estate investor, to seven-time champion as the owner of the Chicago White Sox and the Chicago Bulls. In this conversation, he uncovers the myth that centers on "breaking up" the Bulls dynasty. When the Chicago White Sox won the World Series in 2005, Mr. Reinsdorf became one of only three owners to claim world titles in two different sports. His philanthropy has funded reading programs across the entire Chicago Public School system, and provided more than $2 million dollars to reconstruct the Chicago Park District’s baseball and softball fields. Jerry Reinsdorf is a graduate of George Washington University and the Northwestern University School of Law. He received the Order of Lincoln Medallion in 1997. Our guest host for this Lincoln Laureates conversation is award-winning broadcast journalist, Chris Bury. false full 3 3 a65b8c58-2d65-45a1-9508-6bafe21a1020 Samuel K. Skinner - Answering The Call Fri, 17 May 2024 05:00:00 +0000 earsightstudios@gmail.com (The Lincoln Academy of Illinois) https://the-lincoln-laureates.simplecast.com/episodes/samuel-k-skinner-answering-the-call-AXufE4IL Samuel K. Skinner - Answering The Call The Lincoln Academy of Illinois 00:24:04 From the age of seven, Samuel K. Skinner knew he wanted to be be a lawyer. He dreamed of guiding people through the legal system, like his hero Abraham Lincoln. During this episode of the Lincoln Laureates, we’ll hear the story of a leader who brought the “Illinois Way” to our nation’s capital. In Washington D.C., Sam Skinner was often called the “Boy Scout” for his sense of ethics and integrity. Mr. Skinner is, in fact, an Eagle Scout who spent his formative years in Springfield. As President George H.W. Bush’s Secretary of Transportation, he became known as the “Master of Disaster” for his leadership following the Exxon Valdez Oil Spill, and Hurricane Hugo, among other crises. Listen and you'll learn how Mr. Skinner 'answered the call.' Our guest host for this Lincoln Laureates conversation is award-winning broadcast journalist, Chris Bury. From the age of seven, Samuel K. Skinner knew he wanted to be be a lawyer. He dreamed of guiding people through the legal system, like his hero Abraham Lincoln. During this episode of the Lincoln Laureates, we’ll hear the story of a leader who brought the “Illinois Way” to our nation’s capital. In Washington D.C., Sam Skinner was often called the “Boy Scout” for his sense of ethics and integrity. Mr. Skinner is, in fact, an Eagle Scout who spent his formative years in Springfield. As President George H.W. Bush’s Secretary of Transportation, he became known as the “Master of Disaster” for his leadership following the Exxon Valdez Oil Spill, and Hurricane Hugo, among other crises. Listen and you'll learn how Mr. Skinner 'answered the call.' Our guest host for this Lincoln Laureates conversation is award-winning broadcast journalist, Chris Bury. false full 2 3 fa093815-cea9-4d5a-9e7d-df29e925b32c Tom Skilling - Weather Is A Symphony Thu, 17 Aug 2023 23:31:56 +0000 earsightstudios@gmail.com (The Lincoln Academy of Illinois) https://the-lincoln-laureates.simplecast.com/episodes/tom-skilling-weather-is-a-symphony-Cqll8VoE Tom Skilling - Weather Is A Symphony The Lincoln Academy of Illinois 00:31:43 During this episode of the Lincoln Laureates, you’ll get a deeper understanding of a scientist with an unlikely destination. As a grade schooler, Tom Skilling was already studying the “upper air charts” published in the nation’s capital. At 14, he began his career as a weather forecaster on his hometown radio station in Aurora, Illinois. Mr. Skilling joined Chicago’s WGN-TV in 1978 as a meteorologist with a passion for public safety. More than four decades ago, he created the Annual Tornado and Severe Weather Seminar at FermiLab in Batavia with a watchful eye on the future of climate science. Tom Skilling received the Order of Lincoln Medallion in the spring of 2023. Our guest host for this Lincoln Laureates conversation is award-winning broadcast journalist, Bob Sirott. During this episode of the Lincoln Laureates, you’ll get a deeper understanding of a scientist with an unlikely destination. As a grade schooler, Tom Skilling was already studying the “upper air charts” published in the nation’s capital. At 14, he began his career as a weather forecaster on his hometown radio station in Aurora, Illinois. Mr. Skilling joined Chicago’s WGN-TV in 1978 as a meteorologist with a passion for public safety. More than four decades ago, he created the Annual Tornado and Severe Weather Seminar at FermiLab in Batavia with a watchful eye on the future of climate science. Tom Skilling received the Order of Lincoln Medallion in the spring of 2023. Our guest host for this Lincoln Laureates conversation is award-winning broadcast journalist, Bob Sirott. false full 1 3 2d89fead-3685-407d-8420-2d3f0c17e314 Jackie Joyner-Kersee - Honoring Your Roots Fri, 16 Dec 2022 05:11:57 +0000 earsightstudios@gmail.com (The Lincoln Academy of Illinois) https://the-lincoln-laureates.simplecast.com/episodes/jackie-joyner-kersee-honoring-your-roots-XAjCd3dY Jackie Joyner-Kersee - Honoring Your Roots The Lincoln Academy of Illinois 00:29:39 Equity and inclusion are largely terms of the 2010s, but Jackie Joyner-Kersee was fueling that thinking long before the turn of the century. As a basketball and track & field superstar growing up in East St. Louis, she beat multiple odds -- including asthma. During this episode of the Lincoln Laureates you'll learn how Jackie Joyner-Kersee rose from cinder tracks to Olympic gold, and why the heptathlon is a metaphor for "winning at life." Our guest host for this Lincoln Laureates conversation is Radio Hall of Famer Jim Bohannon. Equity and inclusion are largely terms of the 2010s, but Jackie Joyner-Kersee was fueling that thinking long before the turn of the century. As a basketball and track & field superstar growing up in East St. Louis, she beat multiple odds -- including asthma. During this episode of the Lincoln Laureates you'll learn how Jackie Joyner-Kersee rose from cinder tracks to Olympic gold, and why the heptathlon is a metaphor for "winning at life." Our guest host for this Lincoln Laureates conversation is Radio Hall of Famer Jim Bohannon. false full 6 2 ed3bbbbb-64e9-4a22-8746-76af11d390c7 Newton Minow - The Public Interest Mon, 7 Nov 2022 05:16:18 +0000 earsightstudios@gmail.com (The Lincoln Academy of Illinois) https://the-lincoln-laureates.simplecast.com/episodes/newton-minow-the-public-interest-jqIDlFqr Newton Minow - The Public Interest The Lincoln Academy of Illinois 00:24:59 Newton Minow once told President John F. Kennedy that putting satellites in space was more important than putting a man there. During this episode of the Lincoln Laureates, you'll learn why. You'll also meet an Illinoisan deeply rooted in his convictions. As commissioner of the Federal Communications Commission, Newton placed high ideals on television broadcasters. His vision led generations of kids to discover sunny days on Sesame Street. It was his "vast wasteland" speech that challenged program creators to set the bar higher for television content. Our guest host for this Lincoln Laureates conversation is award-winning broadcast journalist, Mort Crim. Newton Minow once told President John F. Kennedy that putting satellites in space was more important than putting a man there. During this episode of the Lincoln Laureates, you'll learn why. You'll also meet an Illinoisan deeply rooted in his convictions. As commissioner of the Federal Communications Commission, Newton placed high ideals on television broadcasters. His vision led generations of kids to discover sunny days on Sesame Street. It was his "vast wasteland" speech that challenged program creators to set the bar higher for television content. Our guest host for this Lincoln Laureates conversation is award-winning broadcast journalist, Mort Crim. false full 5 2 cef65261-e658-441f-8621-8ff585d6847c Ray LaHood - Bold Reasoning Fri, 16 Sep 2022 03:01:13 +0000 earsightstudios@gmail.com (The Lincoln Academy of Illinois) https://the-lincoln-laureates.simplecast.com/episodes/ray-lahood-bold-reasoning-PilaIyEi Ray LaHood - Bold Reasoning The Lincoln Academy of Illinois 00:30:04 During this episode of the Lincoln Laureates, we’ll learn how a humble civics teacher from Peoria became one of the most admired members of the U.S. Congress.

 Ray LaHood represented Illinois’ 18th district in the U.S. House of Representatives for 14 years. Inspired by his admiration for our 16th president, LaHood passionately spread his bi-partisan ideals as a driving force in legislation. Our guest host for this Lincoln Laureates conversation is award-winning broadcast journalist, Chris Bury. During this episode of the Lincoln Laureates, we’ll learn how a humble civics teacher from Peoria became one of the most admired members of the U.S. Congress.

 Ray LaHood represented Illinois’ 18th district in the U.S. House of Representatives for 14 years. Inspired by his admiration for our 16th president, LaHood passionately spread his bi-partisan ideals as a driving force in legislation. Our guest host for this Lincoln Laureates conversation is award-winning broadcast journalist, Chris Bury. false full 4 2 cf7e30e1-672a-4ad4-ab1e-9e65b810d41a John Borling - Keep Marching Fri, 27 May 2022 01:43:46 +0000 earsightstudios@gmail.com (The Lincoln Academy of Illinois) https://the-lincoln-laureates.simplecast.com/episodes/john-borling-keep-marching-kE0NUqTR John Borling - Keep Marching The Lincoln Academy of Illinois 00:36:59 Major General John Borling did something unimaginable. He crafted poetry out of the seemingly endless years as a POW at the infamous Hanoi Hilton. From Borling's first airborne experience in a jet, he knew he "had to be a fighter pilot." In this episode of the Lincoln Laureates, you'll hear how 'taps on the wall' were the key to surviving Borling's imprisonment. Plus, why he feels deeply connected to Memorial Day through its creator, John A. Logan. Our guest host for this conversation is award-winning broadcast journalist, Ron Claiborne. Major General John Borling did something unimaginable. He crafted poetry out of the seemingly endless years as a POW at the infamous Hanoi Hilton. From Borling's first airborne experience in a jet, he knew he "had to be a fighter pilot." In this episode of the Lincoln Laureates, you'll hear how 'taps on the wall' were the key to surviving Borling's imprisonment. Plus, why he feels deeply connected to Memorial Day through its creator, John A. Logan. Our guest host for this conversation is award-winning broadcast journalist, Ron Claiborne. false full 3 2 5f4c9303-dc32-4402-b845-2383a0f2a837 Orion Samuelson - You Can't Dream Big Enough Tue, 22 Mar 2022 02:19:54 +0000 earsightstudios@gmail.com (The Lincoln Academy of Illinois) https://the-lincoln-laureates.simplecast.com/episodes/orion-samuelson-you-cant-dream-big-enough-EIRVFtRf Orion Samuelson - You Can't Dream Big Enough The Lincoln Academy of Illinois 00:26:36 Orion Samuelson's birthright was a 200-acre dairy farm, but a leg disease became his wake-up call in 8th grade. When he could not 'be' a farmer, he set his sights on being a 'vocal' advocate for every farmer he ever met. In the process, Orion bent the ear of more than a dozen U.S. Presidents, and toured farms in more than 40 nations. In this episode of the Lincoln Laureates, you'll learn exactly how this booming baritone became the "Voice of American Agriculture" -- and how he passionately connected the rural spirit with urban sprawl through Illinois' role in feeding the planet. Our guest host for this conversation with the Lincoln Laureates is award-winning broadcast journalist, Jim Bohannon. Orion Samuelson's birthright was a 200-acre dairy farm, but a leg disease became his wake-up call in 8th grade. When he could not 'be' a farmer, he set his sights on being a 'vocal' advocate for every farmer he ever met. In the process, Orion bent the ear of more than a dozen U.S. Presidents, and toured farms in more than 40 nations. In this episode of the Lincoln Laureates, you'll learn exactly how this booming baritone became the "Voice of American Agriculture" -- and how he passionately connected the rural spirit with urban sprawl through Illinois' role in feeding the planet. Our guest host for this conversation with the Lincoln Laureates is award-winning broadcast journalist, Jim Bohannon. false full 2 2 c5631520-a5a5-48d1-ba63-c59047bf13b7 Frank Clark - Your Word Is Your Bond Fri, 11 Feb 2022 04:40:01 +0000 earsightstudios@gmail.com (The Lincoln Academy of Illinois) https://the-lincoln-laureates.simplecast.com/episodes/frank-clark-your-word-is-your-bond-mdixpCsg Frank Clark - Your Word Is Your Bond The Lincoln Academy of Illinois 00:22:01 Frank Clark's story is not a fabrication for film. It is a reality saga that took him from the mailroom to the corner office. In this episode of the Lincoln Laureates, you'll hear what drove Frank Clark to become the first African-American CEO of the Fortune 100 energy company, ComEd. As a native of Chicago's Woodlawn and West Chatham neighborhoods, Mr. Clark lived the realities of racial division and injustice. In this dialogue, we'll get to the heart of that experience. You'll also hear what Abraham Lincoln's life has to teach us about educating equality. Our guest host for this conversation is award-winning broadcast journalist, Jim Bohannon. Frank Clark's story is not a fabrication for film. It is a reality saga that took him from the mailroom to the corner office. In this episode of the Lincoln Laureates, you'll hear what drove Frank Clark to become the first African-American CEO of the Fortune 100 energy company, ComEd. As a native of Chicago's Woodlawn and West Chatham neighborhoods, Mr. Clark lived the realities of racial division and injustice. In this dialogue, we'll get to the heart of that experience. You'll also hear what Abraham Lincoln's life has to teach us about educating equality. Our guest host for this conversation is award-winning broadcast journalist, Jim Bohannon. false full 1 2 4e38a075-bf5d-4262-970f-925dcac29f1f Doug Collins - Resiliency Prevails Mon, 18 Oct 2021 01:05:48 +0000 earsightstudios@gmail.com (The Lincoln Academy of Illinois) https://the-lincoln-laureates.simplecast.com/episodes/doug-collins-resiliency-prevails-_FR5t0U3 Doug Collins - Resiliency Prevails The Lincoln Academy of Illinois 00:25:45 Doug Collins' life has revolved around a sphere filled with eight pounds of air. His working class roots in Benton, Illinois have taken his passion for basketball to the rarest of global stages -- from the Olympics Games to the NBA Finals. In this episode of the Lincoln Laureates, Doug Collins shares what fueled his bond with NBA superstar Michael Jordan and why trust gives birth to truth. You'll also hear how a tragic accident re-shaped his life's journey. Our guest host for this conversation is award-winning broadcast journalist Ron Claiborne. Doug Collins' life has revolved around a sphere filled with eight pounds of air. His working class roots in Benton, Illinois have taken his passion for basketball to the rarest of global stages -- from the Olympics Games to the NBA Finals. In this episode of the Lincoln Laureates, Doug Collins shares what fueled his bond with NBA superstar Michael Jordan and why trust gives birth to truth. You'll also hear how a tragic accident re-shaped his life's journey. Our guest host for this conversation is award-winning broadcast journalist Ron Claiborne. false full 8 1 f6c0b468-2d97-4736-9b1a-19b6a9a7a17e Ryne Sandberg - The Hall of Respect Wed, 8 Sep 2021 03:24:48 +0000 earsightstudios@gmail.com (The Lincoln Academy of Illinois) https://the-lincoln-laureates.simplecast.com/episodes/ryne-sandberg-the-hall-of-respect-m50FlQrm Ryne Sandberg - The Hall of Respect The Lincoln Academy of Illinois 00:25:56 Ryne Sandberg changed an unwritten baseball rule: "Second basemen don't hit home runs." In this episode of the Lincoln Laureates, we'll learn who and what changed him into a power hitter who still excelled at the short game. We also discover what inspired this sand lot player from Spokane to make Illinois his forever home. Our guest host for this conversation with the Lincoln Laureates is award-winning broadcast journalist Jim Bohannon. Ryne Sandberg changed an unwritten baseball rule: "Second basemen don't hit home runs." In this episode of the Lincoln Laureates, we'll learn who and what changed him into a power hitter who still excelled at the short game. We also discover what inspired this sand lot player from Spokane to make Illinois his forever home. Our guest host for this conversation with the Lincoln Laureates is award-winning broadcast journalist Jim Bohannon. false full 7 1 fcb1beeb-ba0b-43ea-b67a-8d0bb45e4d6e Stephanie Pace Marshall - Students as Teachers Fri, 18 Jun 2021 04:33:02 +0000 earsightstudios@gmail.com (The Lincoln Academy of Illinois) https://the-lincoln-laureates.simplecast.com/episodes/stephanie-pace-marshall-students-as-teachers-b9mjPxLj Stephanie Pace Marshall - Students as Teachers The Lincoln Academy of Illinois 00:30:18 "Mind shaping is world shaping." Inspiring words from a globally renowned educator. Dr. Stephanie Pace Marshall is the founding president of the Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy. In this episode of the Lincoln Laureates, we learn how 'listening' to students inspired Dr. Marshall to re-imagine the way we teach. Our guest host for this conversation is award-winning broadcast journalist Chris Bury. "Mind shaping is world shaping." Inspiring words from a globally renowned educator. Dr. Stephanie Pace Marshall is the founding president of the Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy. In this episode of the Lincoln Laureates, we learn how 'listening' to students inspired Dr. Marshall to re-imagine the way we teach. Our guest host for this conversation is award-winning broadcast journalist Chris Bury. false full 6 1 6b9ae8a3-a298-4cc1-9a40-212ba0c97c7e James C. Lovell - The Science of Fantasy Fri, 9 Apr 2021 13:47:32 +0000 earsightstudios@gmail.com (The Lincoln Academy of Illinois) https://the-lincoln-laureates.simplecast.com/episodes/james-c-lovell-the-science-of-fantasy-xJRKSRtH James C. Lovell - The Science of Fantasy The Lincoln Academy of Illinois 00:17:21 During this episode of the Lincoln Laureates, we’ll hear inspiring humility from a true American hero. Only 24 humans have travelled to the Moon. James C. Lovell was the first to go there TWICE. Lovell’s cool demeanor and brilliant crisis leadership skills brought the Apollo 13 crew safely back to Earth in 1970. These observations are packed with lessons for navigating the impossible. Our guest host for this Lincoln Laureates conversation is award-winning broadcast journalist, Mort Crim. During this episode of the Lincoln Laureates, we’ll hear inspiring humility from a true American hero. Only 24 humans have travelled to the Moon. James C. Lovell was the first to go there TWICE. Lovell’s cool demeanor and brilliant crisis leadership skills brought the Apollo 13 crew safely back to Earth in 1970. These observations are packed with lessons for navigating the impossible. Our guest host for this Lincoln Laureates conversation is award-winning broadcast journalist, Mort Crim. false full 5 1 a582e9d0-93fe-4c49-8a9a-ca0885146995 Sheila C. Johnson - The Art of Leadership Thu, 18 Mar 2021 14:15:06 +0000 earsightstudios@gmail.com (The Lincoln Academy of Illinois) https://the-lincoln-laureates.simplecast.com/episodes/sheila-c-johnson-the-art-of-leadership-_oss73vU Sheila C. Johnson - The Art of Leadership The Lincoln Academy of Illinois 00:26:10 For Sheila C. Johnson, leading is orchestral. As she describes, great leaders are like violin players. You must listen and perform both alternately and simultaneously. In this episode, you'll learn the secret behind Sheila's creation of Black Entertainment Television. Plus, she shares how the stories of Abraham Lincoln have fueled her path to success as CEO of Salamander resorts. Our guest host for this episode is award winning broadcast journalist Ron Claiborne. For Sheila C. Johnson, leading is orchestral. As she describes, great leaders are like violin players. You must listen and perform both alternately and simultaneously. In this episode, you'll learn the secret behind Sheila's creation of Black Entertainment Television. Plus, she shares how the stories of Abraham Lincoln have fueled her path to success as CEO of Salamander resorts. Our guest host for this episode is award winning broadcast journalist Ron Claiborne. false full 4 1 4094b701-edbc-4085-b0ef-35fd56661205 Bill Kurtis - Service Through Truth Fri, 12 Feb 2021 07:18:28 +0000 earsightstudios@gmail.com (The Lincoln Academy of Illinois) https://the-lincoln-laureates.simplecast.com/episodes/bill-kurtis-service-through-truth-ExtTi_fz Bill Kurtis - Service Through Truth The Lincoln Academy of Illinois 00:25:36 Bill Kurtis might have been an attorney arguing for victim's rights. But a deadly Kansas twister taught him that a great journalist can reduce the number of victims. In this episode, we hear the powerful journey that inspired his investigative passion. From covering infamous trials to finding the facts behind a whistleblower's story. Bill Kurtis discovered that a story crafted with detail can impact a greater cause. On a lighter note, you'll learn why he feared "Ron Burgundy." Our guest host for this episode is award winning broadcast journalist Bill Plante. Bill Kurtis might have been an attorney arguing for victim's rights. But a deadly Kansas twister taught him that a great journalist can reduce the number of victims. In this episode, we hear the powerful journey that inspired his investigative passion. From covering infamous trials to finding the facts behind a whistleblower's story. Bill Kurtis discovered that a story crafted with detail can impact a greater cause. On a lighter note, you'll learn why he feared "Ron Burgundy." Our guest host for this episode is award winning broadcast journalist Bill Plante. false full 3 1 529b4089-83f3-4f1c-8373-e382a76e178a Emily Bear - 12 Tones Tell The Story Fri, 12 Feb 2021 05:06:10 +0000 earsightstudios@gmail.com (The Lincoln Academy of Illinois) https://the-lincoln-laureates.simplecast.com/episodes/emily-bear-12-tones-tell-the-story-xVbGrmoU Emily Bear - 12 Tones Tell The Story The Lincoln Academy of Illinois 00:24:46 Emily Bear is drawn to every aspect of music. AND, every genre of music. This is a conversation that goes beyond her unimaginable talent to reveal her powerful curiosity and compassion. Emily is a renowned composer(published first at age 4). Quincy Jones has been Emily's mentor since she was 11. In this conversation, you'll be swept away by Emily's ability to make this all seem like every day life. You'll hear the "Lincoln" traits of honesty and trust, come alive in her passion to tell stories through music. Our guest host for this episode is award winning broadcast journalist Jim Bohannon. Emily Bear is drawn to every aspect of music. AND, every genre of music. This is a conversation that goes beyond her unimaginable talent to reveal her powerful curiosity and compassion. Emily is a renowned composer(published first at age 4). Quincy Jones has been Emily's mentor since she was 11. In this conversation, you'll be swept away by Emily's ability to make this all seem like every day life. You'll hear the "Lincoln" traits of honesty and trust, come alive in her passion to tell stories through music. Our guest host for this episode is award winning broadcast journalist Jim Bohannon. false full 2 1 aa5cce7d-da7c-4f59-8b0c-622001393d27 George Will - Son of the Prairie Fri, 12 Feb 2021 04:33:51 +0000 earsightstudios@gmail.com (George Will, Bill Plante, Bill Kurtis) https://the-lincoln-laureates.simplecast.com/episodes/george-will-son-of-the-prairie-uIO8d6jf George Will - Son of the Prairie George Will, Bill Plante, Bill Kurtis 00:27:02 In our inaugural episode, George Will explains what it means to be marinated in the ideologies of Lincoln through Illinois roots. He plots the path that led him to journalism, and like most days espouses the virtues of baseball. Our guest host for this episode is award winning broadcast journalist Bill Plante. In our inaugural episode, George Will explains what it means to be marinated in the ideologies of Lincoln through Illinois roots. He plots the path that led him to journalism, and like most days espouses the virtues of baseball. Our guest host for this episode is award winning broadcast journalist Bill Plante. lincoln academy of illinois, the order of lincoln false full 1 1 a067774a-a311-413a-87aa-7ed3e8a1a176 The Lincoln Laureates: Season 1 trailer Thu, 11 Feb 2021 17:39:12 +0000 earsightstudios@gmail.com (Bill Kurtis) https://the-lincoln-laureates.simplecast.com/episodes/the-lincoln-laureates-season-1-trailer-43Yu_ELd The Lincoln Laureates: Season 1 trailer Bill Kurtis 00:02:45 Eavesdrop on conversations with some of the most revered voices of our time. These are the Lincoln Laureates, individuals bestowed with the Order of Lincoln Medallion for their leadership and service to humankind. Season 1 includes conversations with George Will, Emily Bear, Bill Kurtis, Captain James Lovell, Sheila C. Johnson, Ryne Sandberg, and more. Eavesdrop on conversations with some of the most revered voices of our time. These are the Lincoln Laureates, individuals bestowed with the Order of Lincoln Medallion for their leadership and service to humankind. Season 1 includes conversations with George Will, Emily Bear, Bill Kurtis, Captain James Lovell, Sheila C. Johnson, Ryne Sandberg, and more. false trailer 1