The 21st Show
A public radio talk show that brings you the news, culture, and stories that matter to Illinois.
Monday-Friday at 11 a.m. on WCBU-FM 89.9, WGLT 89.1, WNIJ 89.5,
WSIU-FM 91.9, WUIS-FM 91.9, WVIK-FM 90.3, and WILL-AM 580.
Repeats air on WILL-FM 90.9 at 6pm.
A production of Illinois Public Media
Call-in number
Contact Us
- Email: talk@21stshow.org
- Voicemail: (217) 300-2121
- Text: (217) 803-0730
Listen to the 21st
To find us on Alexa, say "Play AM 580" at 11 a.m., or at other times say "Alexa, ask NPR One to play The 21st."


