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217 Today: The ancient farming practice that’s getting a new life — and reducing emissions
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn more about an ancient farming practice that’s getting a new life — and reducing emissions.
The 217 Today Podcast
Keep up with news in Central Illinois every weekday with 217 Today. Hear the day's headlines, along with one deeper dive, in just ten minutes. Learn about the people and places that make Central Illinois unique with 217 Today.
217 Today: A new voice is hitting the airwaves for Illinois Public Media’s “Dialogue”
In today's deep dive, we'll listen to a conversation with Kennedy Vincent — the new host of IPM's "Dialogue."
217 Today: Music, physics and theater professors at UIUC are launching a new art and science collective
In today's deep dive, we'll learn about a new project led by three professors at the University of Illinois that aims to inspire work between artists and scientists.
217 Today: Lawmakers in some states say they want to protect IVF services. But how can they do that effectively?
In today's deep dive, we'll learn more about how lawmakers in some states want to protect IVF services.
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.
217 Today: Newspapers in rural areas are folding, leaving vast news deserts. But there are bright spots
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn more about how newspapers are experimenting with different strategies to keep local news alive.
217 Today: Hospitalized seniors are at risk of a dangerous downward spiral. Some programs are trying to help
In today's deep dive, we'll learn more about some programs trying to help keep seniors in their homes longer after being hospitalized.
217 Today: UIUC’s Black Chorus pays tribute in annual Mom’s Day concert
In today's deep dive, we’ll listen to a conversation with Dr. Ollie Watts Davis about those being honored at The University of Illinois Black Chorus's annual Mom's Day concert.
217 Today: Student journalists at UIUC and Fourah Bay College team up to cover period poverty in Sierra Leone
In today's deep dive, we’ll more about a team of University of Illinois journalists who recently traveled to Sierra Leone to report on the issue of period poverty.
217 Today: People travel to southern Illinois and Missouri from across the U.S. to view solar eclipse
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn more about the people who traveled to Southern Illinois and Missouri to view Monday’s solar eclipse.