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Comedy Tonight (136)

This week on The Atomic Age Cocktail Party, you’re in for a laugh. It’s a show titled Comedy Tonight! We pull out some of the best comedy records of the hi-fi era…
Evening Concert
Richard Strauss

Chicago Symphony Orchestra Radio Broadcast

Tuesday night July 15 at 7:00 on the “Evening Concert” on “W-I-L-L Classical” it’s the “Chicago Symphony Orchestra Radio Broadcast”.…
Classic Mornings

How Old Is Yours?

If it’s any younger than 820, don’t even mention it!

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The 21st Show
Ilana Redstone

Sociologist’s new book encourages more questioning of ourselves and less judgement of others

Nowadays social issues and politics can be very polarizing. Many tend to view those who disagree with them as hateful or ignorant with lots of assumptions. Sociologist…
The 217 Today Podcast

217 Today: Rep. LaHood supports Medicaid cuts and SNAP reductions in the GOP megabill

In today’s deep dive, we'll bring you a conversation with Illinois Congressman Darin LaHood and he explains his support for President Trump's tax and spending…
The 21st Show
weather

Climate of Misinformation: How did weather get politicized?

A research scientist who has studied what makes people susceptible to misinformation around climate change, a journalist covering climate politics, and a climate…

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Prairie Fire

Prairie Fire: Season 2 - Episode 8 - May 2025

We turn the reins over to documentary students from the U of I for this episode of Prairie Fire. They bring you stories about The Idea Store and The Station Theater in Urbana,…
News Local/State

Checking In with 2024-2025 Ebert Fellows

The 2024-25 U of I College of Media Roger Ebert Fellows—Aaron Anastos, Diamond Steward-Hutton and Kennedy Caldwell—reflect on a year of writing, talking, and…
State of Change

State of Change Examines Invasive Species

This year’s State of Change — Illinois Public Media’s annual environmental special hosted by Tinisha Spain — will focus on aquatic creatures,…