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217 Today: Drag star Alaska talks Pygmalion, drag bans
In today's deep dive, we’ll listen to a conversation with RuPaul’s Drag Race winner Alaska about her upcoming performance at the Krannert Center for the Performing Arts.
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: Morris Day prepared to mesmerize fans in his return to central Illinois
In today's deep dive, we’ll hear a conversation with Morris Day about his career, his legacy and his upcoming performance at the Krannert Center for the Performing Arts.
217 Today: ‘It was an old man’s sport’ - Celebrating 50 years of hip-hop
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn more about the 50th anniversary of Hip Hop and its roots in Illinois.
217 Today: Serving farm fresh food in schools is getting big federal support — but will ‘farm to school’ stick?
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn more about how the Farm-to-School movement is out to revolutionize school lunch.
217 Today: ‘Greener Pastures’ explores farming, climate change and mental health
In today's deep dive, we’ll hear the stories of farmers living at the intersection of globalization, climate change and the mental health crisis.
217 Today: Ani DiFranco brings 30+ years of folk and feminism to Krannert’s Ellnora Guitar Festival
In today's deep dive, we’ll listen to a conversation with Grammy-winner Ani DiFranco about her career.
217 Today: Andy Summers combines love of photography and music in upcoming performance at Ellnora Guitar Festival
In today's deep dive, we’ll hear a conversation with Andy Summers about his career and upcoming performance at the Ellnora Guitar Festival.
217 Today: What’s happening in Champaign-Urbana Sept. 7-10?
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn more about the art and entertainment events coming to Champaign-Urbana this weekend.
217 Today: Corn has deep roots in Mexico. Now efforts to ban GMO corn place culture and trade at odds
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn more about why Mexico’s president is trying to ban the import of genetically modified corn.
217 Today: Dying and disabled Illinois prisoners kept behind bars, despite new medical release law
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn about how some dying and disabled Illinois prisoners are still behind bars despite a new medical release law.