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A Zebra Longwing butterfly is on leaf. There are flowers and more greenery behind the butterfly. — Anna Pope / Harvest Public Media

The 217 Today Podcast

June 20, 2024

217 Today: These farms raise thousands of butterflies and find ways to promote pollinator preservation

In today's deep dive, we’ll learn how butterfly farmers and breeders are working to raise awareness about habitat loss.

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Slave shackles are on display as part of the Undying Words exhibit during an announcement of the schedule of events and activities for next year to mark the 150th anniversary of the end of slavery, the conclusion of the Civil War and the death of Abraham Lincoln at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum and Library in 2014. — Seth Perlman/AP

The 21st Show

June 19, 2024

Best of: Illinois’ history with slavery and its links to the present

The 21st was joined by a panel of historical researchers to discuss impact of votes to allow slavery in Illinois, the debate surrounding them, and the region’s long history of slavery still resonates two centuries later.

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The 21st Show

June 18, 2024

Oksana Masters’ journey from hardship to Paralympic triumph

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Zeynep Madak-Erdogan, left, and first author Alicia Arredondo Eve identified biomarkers for coronary microvascular disease in postmenopausal women. — Jillian Nickel

The 21st Show

June 18, 2024

A new study reveals how PFAS may impact heart health in postmenopausal women

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Southern Baptist Convention members, called — Ben Thorp / WFYI

The 217 Today Podcast

June 18, 2024

217 Today: Why some health experts are worried after Southern Baptists vote to oppose IVF

In today's deep dive, we'll learn more about what the country's largest protestant group's vote opposing In Vitro Fertilization could mean for reproductive choice across the U.S.

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A picture of Embarrassment, Anxiety, Envy and Ennui from the movie Inside Out 2. — Courtesy of Disney and Pixar

The 21st Show

June 17, 2024

‘Inside Out 2’ and the new emotions it brings to life

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David Merriman on the left and Ralph Martire on the right

The 21st Show

June 17, 2024

An in-depth look at the new Illinois state budget

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Singer-songwriter Syleena Johnson — SyleenaMusic.com

The 217 Today Podcast

June 17, 2024

217 Today: Grammy nominee Syleena Johnson returns to CU to celebrate Juneteenth with free concert

In today's deep dive, we’ll listen to a conversation with Grammy-nominated artist Syleena Johnson about her music career and ties to Champaign-Urbana.

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