Jeff Bossert
Morning Edition HostJeff Bossert has been Radio IQ's Morning Edition host since 2017. His 25 years of hosting and reporting has been primarily with NPR member stations, including WKNO in Memphis, and Illinois Public Media/WILL in Urbana, Illinois. A big advocate for professional development, Jeff served on the Illinois News Broadcasters Association’s Board of Directors. An avid film buff, performer in church and community choirs, and die-hard Chicago Cubs fan, Jeff lives with wife Kerry and fluffy cat Toby.
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The Cannabis Control Authority says even a small amount of cannabis product can alter brain function, and negatively affect one's ability to drive safely. -
The top stories for April 10, 2026, including Virginia Tech President Timothy Sands' plans to step down, a right to contraception bill is signed, and we meet Bill Barker, who's spent more than four decades portraying Thomas Jefferson. -
The top stories for April 9. 2026, including college faculty calling on Gov. Spanberger to amend collective bargaining legislation, Sen. Tim Kaine's reaction to news of a ceasefire in the war with Iran, and a look the impact of invasive species on plants in the region.
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The top stories for April 8, 2026, including a measure before the governor outlining lessons on the January 6, 2021 events at the US Capitol, a program that that helps gamblers at risk of becoming addicted, and a Virginia-based company arranges for those in ICE detention connect to have contact with family and friends.
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The top stories for April 7, 2026, including a look Northern Virginia turnout for the redistricting referendum, Roanoke City Council approves funds to preserve a historic cottage, and a comparison of Virginia school district budgets.
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The top stories for April 6, 2026, including advocates for the disabled and home care workers pushing for greater pay, UMW wins the men's division III national basketball championship, and what is the Commonwealth Cyber Initiative?
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The top stories for April 3, 2026, including a batch of education bills signed by Gov. Spanberger, Roanoke high schoolers spend time in spring break learning about labor unions, and Mary Washington takes on Emory Sunday in the NCAA Division III national basketball championships.
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The top stories for April 2, 2026, including Virginia's Attorney General taking on the President's executive order on mail-in voting, legislation is signed to create more manufactured homes in the state, and Virginia's GOP looks to the redistricting referendum as a way to regroup after some losses.
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The top stories for April 1, 2026, including a legal effort by environmental groups to block expansion of the Mountain Valley Pipeline, Gov. Spanberger signs her first batch of bills, and we get to know Melinda McCall, a large animal veterinarian in Central Virginia.
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The top stories for March 31, 2026, including plans for the sale of a former Augusta County prison site, the parents of a home schooled Roanoke County child sue to participate in local sports, and a check on the status of Virginia's parole system.
