The 21st Show
Has America changed 3 years after George Floyd’s murder?
Three years ago, Black Lives Matter was at the forefront in reaction to many murders such as George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and Ahmaud Arbery. But has America really changed?
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The 217 Today Podcast
217 Today: Abortion bans build off each other. Indiana’s will impact people across the region
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn about how Indiana’s Supreme Court decision on abortion may impact abortion care in the Midwest and beyond.
The 21st Show
How Illinoisans helped save public media
A new book shares the history of public media and how the National Association of Educational Broadcasters helped shaped NPR and PBS.
The 21st Show
More high-risk pregnancy patients coming to Illinois for treatment
Many women with complex high-risk pregnancies, who live in abortion-restricted states, are coming to Illinois for treatment.
The 217 Today Podcast
217 Today: Abortion bans are fueling a rise in high-risk patients heading to Chicago hospitals
In today's deep dive, we’ll hear about how abortion bans are increasing the number of high-risk patients heading to Chicago hospitals.
The 21st Show
The real harm of dust storms
A dust storm on May 1, 2023 resulted in more than 70 vehicle crashes along I-55 in Illinois. We ask what can be done to prevent this tragedy from happening again.
The 21st Show
Why is America’s electric grid so fragile?
Gretchen Bakke, the author of The Grid: The Fraying Wires Between Americans and Our Energy Future, joins the 21st show to discuss the current capabilities and flaws of America’s power grid.
The 217 Today Podcast
217 Today: Congress made SNAP work rules stricter. Food advocates worry about following Kansas’ lead
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn about how the stricter work requirements for the Supplemental Nutrition and Food Program in Kansas could impact requirements in other states.
The 217 Today Podcast
217 Today: Despite horror stories and deaths, will Illinois keep its prison health care company?
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn more about if Illinois will keep the same company to provide health care in its prisons throughout the state — despite allegations of substandard medical care.
The 21st Show
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.