A public radio talk show hosted by Niala Boodhoo that brings you the news, culture, and stories that matter to Illinois.
We regularly interview Illinois’s elected officials – whether they’re in state government or in Congress. You can find those interviews here!

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Dwindling Numbers Of African-American Players In Baseball; Luvvie Ajayi Talks New Book

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Wells Fargo; Flu Shots; Solar Jobs; Politifact Illinois; Missouri Statehouse Rape Accusations

Christine Herman / Illinois Public Media
Conversations On Police Violence; Immigration In 2016 Election; Racial Health Inequities

Poster Children
Poster Children Reunion; Coal Mining & The Upcoming Election; Superhero Window Washers

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Caterpillar Layoffs & The State Of Manufacturing In Illinois; What Animals Can Teach Us About Stress

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New DEA Policy On Marijuana Research; Technology In Classrooms; Ban The Box

Owen Egan/McGill University
Distinguishing Between Truth And Lies Online; Illinois Politics

Sean Neumann/Illinois Public Media
Live In Studio: The Fights; Dakota Pipeline Protests; Student-Athlete Nutrition
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We’re on the air Monday to Thursday at 11 a.m. The call-in number is 800-222-9455.
To Listen:- Live Stream
- iTunes Podcast
- Android Podcast
- 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"
- Email: talk@21stshow.org
- Voicemail: (217) 300-2121
Who's Who at the 21st
What questions do you have about Illinois?

Share your questions with us, and we’ll answer a few questions a month. Some questions may spark larger investigations by our team, some will be shorter web stories or radio segments, and some questions may be answered through a quick email.
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