The 21st Show
Sights and sounds from 2026 Illinois State Fair
21st Show host Brian Mackey captures a sonic postcard from some of the thousands of people who are part of making the state fair.
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The 21st Show
From the State Fair: Illinois Ag director on storms, tariffs, and Iran war
The State Fair is back in town. Illinois Department of Agriculture Director Jerry Costello II discusses the state of agriculture in the 21st state from the fair.
The 21st Show
Republican Darren Bailey on his second run for governor
Republican gubernatorial candidate Darren Bailey explains why he's running for governor again and shares his thoughts on existing policies in the state.
The 21st Show
How is the 1872 voyage of a ship relevant to the state of today’s oceans?
In 1872, a group of men set out to take a census of Earth's oceans, but much of the life they discovered no longer exists. A new book examines their voyage and what it can tell us about our oceans' decline.
The 21st Show
From college classrooms to offices, how the AI revolution has changed the world
Artificial intelligence is all around us these days … from internet searches to event flyers to customer service calls. But what effect is it having on people who use it and the way we interact with the world?
The 21st Show
Illinois State Rep. Kelly Cassidy on handling sexual harassment cases in statehouse
State Representative Kelly Cassidy gives her take on former colleague Harry Benton's resignation amid sexual harassment allegations and Illinois House Speaker Chris Welch's handling of the case and his own questionable behavior towards the alleged victim.
The 21st Show
Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker on prison deaths, being a billionaire, and plans for a third term
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker is seeking a third term this fall. We’ll talk with him about his nearly eight years on the job so far — and why he’s asking voters to give him another four.
Weather Realness
Forensic Meteorology: How past weather can help settle a case
You’ve heard of forensic scientists from crime shows. But what about forensic meteorologists? These experts reconstruct past weather events and help settle insurance and legal disputes connected with the weather.
Weather Realness
Who can you trust for weather online?
You’ve heard of forensic scientists from crime shows. But what about forensic meteorologists? These experts reconstruct past weather events and help settle insurance and legal disputes connected with the weather.
The 21st Show
The impact of light pollution on night skies
When was the last time you got a really clear view of the night sky? There is an entire universe out there, but artificial lighting has cut us off from it.
These programs are partially sponsored by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council Agency.
