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217 Today: Comedian Carmen Christopher brings his stand-up comedy to Urbana
In today's deep dive, we’ll listen to a conversation with Carmen Christopher about his work as he tours around the U.S.
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Encore: REAL ID requirements get further delayed
The requirement to have a Real ID to board domestic flights has been extended to May 2025 by the federal government.
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War in the Holy Land
An ambassador in residence at Northwestern University and a political science professor at Monmouth College discuss the Israeli-Hamas war.
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217 Today: What was the impact of COVID on the Illinois teacher workforce? A new report examines what really happened
In today's deep dive, we'll hear a conversation with Robin Steans about a new report from Advance Illinois.
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Smithsonian Institution comes to rural communities
Spark! Places of Innovation is a traveling museum exhibit from the Smithsonian Institution that puts rural communities in the spotlight.
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Why marginalized communities lose more than dreams on lottery tickets
For a Dollar and a Dream: State Lotteries in Modern America, explores how the lottery has become a fantasy rocket to wealth among our most marginalized residents.
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217 Today: How the Israel-Hamas war affected one University of Illinois student
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn more about how the war in the Middle East is affecting students at the University of Illinois.
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Univ. of Illinois professor Rosalyn LaPier shares her expertise in ‘The American Buffalo’ docuseries
Rosalyn LaPier is an enrolled member of the Blackfeet of Montana and Métis nations. She is a heavily quoted source in 'The American Buffalo' docuseries, debuting October 16, 2023.
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Ken Burns’ newest film examines the near extinction of buffalo and Indigenous people
'The American Buffalo' premieres on PBS on October 16, 2023. Ken Burns talked about his newest film with The 21st.
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217 Today: Schools invest in security and technology in case of shootings
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn more about how schools are using new safety technology and training to prepare for shootings.