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WATCH NOW: Mid-American Gardener Travels to Mahomet’s “Lake of The Woods”

 This week the team heads to Mahomet to take in the natural beauty of Lake of the Woods a breathtaking forest preserve in Mahomet, Illinois.  
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Atomic Age Cocktail Party
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Atomic Boptails (140)
Be here this week for The Atomic Age Cocktail Party for a special listener-suggested program. We’re calling the show Atomic Boptails…a look at how be-bop music…
Clef Notes

Tom Lehrer’s Best Bits
Mathematician and musical satirist Tom Lehrer passed away on July 26 at the age of 97. Although he spent most of his life out of the limelight, preferring to teach rather than…
Prairie Performances
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A Look Back: Classically Black
This week’s episode of Prairie Performances is an homage to Classically Black, a WILL radio program highlighting the contributions of black artists to classical…
The 21st Show
Illinois State Reps. Bob Morgan and Gregg Johnson sponsored a bill to ban therapy services provided by AI.

State lawmakers on the push to ban AI therapy in Illinois
Two state lawmakers who sponsored a bill that aims to ban the use of AI for therapy services in Illinois dicuss the dangers of using this technology for treating patients with…
The 21st Show
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A deep dive into AI legislation and regulations
Artificial Intelligence is increasingly becoming part of our daily lives. However, there are no federal laws that would regulate the use of AI. legal expert with…
The 217 Today Podcast

217 Today: Your food probably traveled a long way before reaching the grocery store. Here’s why
In today’s deep dive,​​ a trip to the produce section of the grocery store can take you around the world. An exploration of why our food travels so far to get to us.
Prairie Fire

Prairie Fire: Season 2 - Episode 8 - May 2025
We turn the reins over to documentary students from the U of I for this episode of Prairie Fire. They bring you stories about The Idea Store and The Station Theater in Urbana,…
Mid-American Gardener

Late summer garden bed editing and hobby pond care at Lake of the Woods
In this special on-location episode of Mid-American Gardener, host Tinisha Spain takes viewers to Lake of the Woods in Mahomet, Illinois, for a deep dive into late summer…
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,…