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Top picture: William Patterson, Ph.D.; Bottom left: Connie Piccone, MD; Bottom right: artist Kofi Bazzell-Smith

Stream the latest episode of Dialogue

 In this episode of Dialogue, Sonya Holley and Stacey Robinson from the University of Illinois Urbana Champaign help us remember the life and mission of Dr. William Patterson. We also hear more about new therapies for Sickle Cell Disease and meet the first Black professor teaching Manga in the US.
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Atomic Age Cocktail Party
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Floral Arrangement (1095)
Good music is in bloom this week on The Atomic Age Cocktail Party. It’s a program we’re calling “Floral Arrangement”—songs from the hi-fi era…
Evening Concert
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Chicago Symphony Orchestra Radio Broadcast
Tuesday night April 16 at 7:00 on the “Evening Concert” on WILL-FM 90.9 it’s the “Chicago Symphony Orchestra Radio Broadcast”. The program begins…
Classic Mornings
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Not Totally Eclipsed
We’re headed for another milestone! 
The 21st Show
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Best of: Why Can’t We Stop Homelessness?
What will it take to reach as Governor JB Pritzker called it, "functional zero" homelessness? 
The 217 Today Podcast
Psilocybin mushrooms are shown in a growing container before being removed and cut for distribution at Uptown Fungus in Springfield, Ore., Monday, Aug. 14, 2023.

217 Today: Citing the mental health crisis, some hope to see Illinois legalize psilocybin
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn more about efforts to legalize a psychedelic drug in Illinois to treat mental health disorders.
The 21st Show
LGBTIQQ+ pride flags in Urbana in 2022.

Best of: Navigating faith in transgender communities
Many people who are trans and Christian have to live with conflicts between their identity and their faith.
Prairie Fire

Prairie Fire: Episode 10 - March 2024
We take you to Taylor Studios in Rantoul, where they create and manufacture the actual exhibits you see in museums nationwide. We’ll visit Flesor’s Candy Kitchen…
Mid-American Gardener

The days are getting longer!
It's time to prepare your bulbs! Plus, get ready for a noisy summer!
State of Change
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Impacts of the climate crisis on communities of color
In 2023, the climate crisis became chaotic in Illinois. In our third annual State of Change report, we examine how higher temperatures are taking a toll on people, in…