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The 217 Today Podcast
217 Today: Bruce Hornsby’s new collaboration
In today's deep dive, we'll listen to a conversation with the 21st show host, Brian Mackey, and singer-songwriter, Bruce Hornsby about Hornsby's latest musical collaboration and upcoming performance in Urbana.
The 21st Show
Creating a people-focused economy
Despite record highs in the stock market and low unemployment rates, many Americans are not feeling the benefits of the economy due to high costs for essentials like gas and housing.
The 217 Today Podcast
217 Today: Illinois commission releases recommendations on how to make higher-ed funding more equitable
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn more about the Illinois Commission on Equitable Public University Funding recommendations on how Illinois could more equitably fund public universities.
The 21st Show
Bruce Hornsby’s new collaboration
The 217 Today Podcast
217 Today: University of Illinois student journalists travel to Sierra Leone to document ‘period poverty’
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn more about why several University of Illinois journalism students are boarding planes to Sierre Leone this week.
The 21st Show
Best of: There’s only a few of these birds left in the world. An Illinois researcher is trying to save them.
A central Illinois researcher is working to save the Akikiki, a bird native to Hawaii that is on the verge of extinction.
The 21st Show
Best of: The crime rate is continually falling. So why do people think it’s rising?
Violent crime has been dropping. But people still think crime is on the rise. We looked at crime, perception, and public opinion.
The 217 Today Podcast
217 Today: How Peoria’s used bookstores thrive in the digital age and build community
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn more about how some local bookstore owners are adapting and thriving after the pandemic and the impact of Amazon.
