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217 Today: Professors of history, religion and politics weigh in on Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
In today's deep dive, we’ll hear from a panel of professors at Western Illinois University on the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
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217 Today: University of Illinois medical students gather items to send Ukrainian refugees
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn more about a local effort by University of Illinois Medical students to send donated items to Ukrainian refugees in Poland.
217 Today: U.S. fertilizer prices skyrocket after invasion of Ukraine leaving Midwest farmers worried
In today's deep dive, we'll learn how the Russian invasion of Ukraine is affecting the cost of fertilizer here in the United States.