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The 21st Show
Politics News Roundup - May 3, 2024
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The 21st Show
Illinois News Roundup - May 3, 2024
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The 217 Today Podcast
217 Today: Wool prices are so low, Midwest sheep producers have to find new uses – or raise sheep without it
In today's deep dive, we'll learn how some sheep producers are pivoting as wool prices drop.
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The 21st Show
How does global warming affect our brains?
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The 217 Today Podcast
217 Today: Curbs can be a physical and social barrier for wheelchair users. One program teaches kids to roll past them
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn about a program called Skills on Wheels that helps students navigate challenges they might face when using their wheelchairs.
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The 21st Show
Best of: The truth about tipping
Tipping is everywhere. But for plenty of Americans, there's a fatigue that's set in around the practice.
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The 217 Today Podcast
217 Today: Weight-loss drug coverage for Illinois state workers could cost hundreds of millions of dollars
In today's deep dive, we'll learn about how Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker is defending his administration’s decision to expand an expensive program they hope will help overweight state workers become healthier.
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The 21st Show
Reflecting on criticism that NPR is biased
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The 217 Today Podcast
217 Today: 15 migrant couples got married in Chicago: See the prep, ceremony and wedding party
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn more about fifteen migrant couples getting married in Chicago during a non-traditional wedding ceremony.