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Classics of the Phonograph

Classics of the Phonograph: Il Trovatore
We will hear highlights from Il Trovatore on Saturday, at 11 AM, on Classics of the Phonograph.
Afternoon at the Opera

Afternoon at the Opera: Pearl Fishers by Georges Bizet
This week on Afternoon at the Opera, Pearl Fishers by Georges Bizet.
Atomic Age Cocktail Party
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Cooking with Cole Porter (146)
On this episode of The Atomic Age Cocktail Party, we’re Cooking with Cole Porter! All those classic Cole Porter numbers served up hot just for you! We’ll hear…
The 21st Show
people who appear to be tourists mill in front of a red-brick building with

Best of: LGBTQ spaces in a challenging political climate
For generations, gays and lesbians often found community in bars. That’s changed in recent years, but political events — and the corporate pullback from pride…
The 217 Today Podcast

217 Today: U of I satellite was delivered to space. It will study space weather and how it affects us on Earth
In today’s deep dive, a University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign designed satellite was delivered to Earth’s outer atmosphere. We’ll learn more about how…
Weather Realness

An observer developed at UIUC will study space weather and how it affects us on Earth
A Space X rocket delivered the UIUC-designed Carruthers Geocorona Observatory to space. We talked about how it will study space weather.
Prairie Fire

Prairie Fire: Season 3 - Episode 2 - October 2025
This month, we’re fossil hunting deep in southern Illinois, visiting a small but mighty farm helping to combat food insecurity, and helping a historic local…
Mid-American Gardener

Early Fall at The Delight Flower Farm
We take a trip back to Delight to learn about dahlia care, and how to properly dig up those tender bulbs to avoid any damage for winter storage. We also get crafty with…
State of Change

State of Change Examines Invasive Species
This year’s State of Change — Illinois Public Media’s annual environmental special hosted by Tinisha Spain — will focus on aquatic creatures,…