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The 21st Show

Ken Burns and Professor Rosalyn LaPier on ‘The American Buffalo’

The PBS documentary, “The American Buffalo" produced by Ken Burns traces the animal’s evolution, its significance to the Indigenous people, its near extinction, and the efforts to bring the magnificent mammals back from the brink. Indegenous writer and University of Illinois history professor Rosalyn LaPier was featured prominently in the film.

Peter Wenz
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The 21st Show

Philosopher’s new book provides interesting nuance in abortion rights and religion discussion

The issue of abortion is often framed in religious terms usually by people who oppose the procedure. However, Illinois philosopher Peter Wenz says there are religious arguments in favor of abortion. His new book is called “Abortion Rights as the Free Exercise of Religion: The Constitutional Case for Choice". Wenz joins the program today.

John Deere equipment is on display at the Farm Progress Show on Aug. 31, 2015 in Decatur, Ill.
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The 21st Show

A deeper look into John Deere lawsuit

A journalist covering agriculture weighs in on what has transpired so far after the Federal Trade Commission as well as several states, including Illinois, sued farming equipment manufacturer John Deere earlier this year. We also talk about what to expect from the upcoming trial.