The 21st Show
You've heard of a midlife crisis — but what about one during quarterlife? The years between adolescence and middle ages come with their own challenges. We'll talk with psychotherapist Satya Doyle Byock about what it takes to survive and thrive during this stage of life. Her book is Quarterlife: The Search for Self in Early Adulthood.
The 21st Show
In the 1980's, conservatism was on the rise in America, and Democrats were fighting over how best to respond. While the party struggled nationally, here in the Midwest progressives made a populist case that resonated with voters — urban and rural, Black and white.
All this is the subject of a new book by historian Cory Haala: “When Democrats Won the Heartland: Progressive Populism in the Age of Reagan, 1978–1992.”
News Local/State
At Illinois Public Media, Arjun Thakkar helps reporters with story pitches, sources, and final editing, and sometimes reports stories himself.
The 21st Show
A Republican politician is mounting a legal challenge to Illinois’ Voting Rights Act. She joins the program to discuss the case along with experts, who weigh in on voter representation in different areas and the political and legal aspects surrounding voting rights.
The 21st Show
Libraries have to pay more for eBooks that can expire after just a few dozen checkouts. We’ll talk about an effort to change that in Illinois.
The 21st Show
What if doctors were able to test their treatment plans on a version of their patient before actually trying it on their body?
The 21st Show
How has being from the Midwest influenced some of our best writers? A collection of short essays seeks to answer this question.
The 21st Show
Hantavirus has been in the news after a fatal outbreak on a cruise ship. Separately, there was an unrelated case in northern Illinois.
The 21st Show
As the United States celebrates its 250th birthday, there are few things as American as the hamburger. So how has Illinois and the greater Midwest contributed to America’s favorite hand-held food?
The 21st Show
The Iran war has caused a massive hike in gas prices across the nation.
These programs are partially sponsored by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council Agency.
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