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What makes a grudge resentful?
Dan Libman, professor of English at Northern Illinois University, talked about his new book about what grudges mean to different people.
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Illinois deals with fallout from Supreme Court Affirmative Action ruling
How will the admissions process for higher education in Illinois be affected by the Supreme Court's ruling on affimative action at universities?
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217 Today: Krannert Center for the Performing Arts announces upcoming season
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn more about the upcoming season at Krannert Center for the Performing Arts.
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Drought in Illinois can lead to higher food prices
Illinois has experienced the second driest drought since 1951, which raises serious concerns for Illinois farmers.
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After the Storm: Illinois Recovers from Devastating Derechos
On June 29, many areas in Illinois experienced a derecho, that left communities still recovering from the damages a week later.
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217 Today: New investigation looks at Urbana’s civil police review board and its effectiveness
In today's deep dive, we’ll hear a conversation with journalist Brian Dolinar about his investigation of Urbana’s civil police review board.
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Best of: Scientists research dormant volcano in southern Illinois
At ground level, Hicks Dome looks like one of the many other bluffs in southern Illinois, but under the surface, it's a dormant volcano with unusual minerals and elements. The 21st was joined by a geologist that's been studying the dome.
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Best of: Why Trump’s loyal base is here to stay
Today is the next conversation in our series on Building a Better Democracy. John Hibbing is a renowned political scientist who works at the intersection of psychology and politics. His latest book explores what motivates former President Donald Trump’s base and why those forces are likely to outlast Trump himself.
This conversation originally aired Sept. 21, 2022.
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John Hibbing
Author, Stealth Democracy: Americans' Beliefs About How Government Should Work
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Highland Park Shooting One Year Later
The mayor and a citizen of Highland Park reflect on the mass shooting on July 4, 2022 during the town’s Fourth of July parade.
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Best of: Many Americans are unhappy with politics. How do we change that?
Author Jedediah Purdy joined The 21st to talk about the discontent Americans across the political spectrum have been feeling with our system of government and what can be done to revitalize faith in democracy.