Sound of the State

About Sound of the State

Follow our channel for the latest news from the Illinois Senate Democratic Caucus.

Publisher

Illinois Senate Democrats

Category

news

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

16 Jul 2018

Latest episode

23 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

783 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   23 Oct 2026

   Early Detection, Better Outcomes: Senator Adriane Johnson on Breast Cancer Awareness Month

   Early detection can make a lifesaving difference in the fight against breast cancer. State Senator Adriane Johnson joins Sound of the State to discuss legislation expanding access to mammograms and other diagnostic screenings, the disparities some women face in receiving care, and why she encourages everyone to take an active role in monitoring their health.

2. 

   16 Oct 2026

   Maternal Health in Illinois: Progress and Challenges

   State Senator Lakesia Collins joins the Sound of the State to discuss Illinois' efforts to improve maternal health outcomes. From expanded postpartum coverage and access to doulas to addressing racial disparities and maternal mortality, Collins examines the progress made, the challenges that remain, and what lawmakers can do next to ensure healthier outcomes for mothers and babies.

3. 

   7 Oct 2026

   Senator Cristina Castro discusses Ashley’s Law and Illinois’ new school cellphone ban

   State Senator Cristina Castro joins the podcast to discuss new protections for immigrant children and a law that will keep social media and other digital distractions out of the classroom. The conversation dives into what inspired both laws, the issues both laws address and why these key measures were priorities. This episode also explores what Senator Castro is looking forward to in the final months of 2026 as the fall legislative session approaches.

Who has been a guest on Sound of the State

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Cristina Castro
• Christopher Belt
• Laura Murphy
• Illinois Senate Democratic Caucus members
• Robert Peters

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

YouTube views

215,177

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

5 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

2 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 80 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

97

Social presence

0

YouTube

82

Engagement

76