The 21st Show
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.
The 21st Show
Climate change not only impacts our environment, but it also influences our brains, according to the author of "The Weight of Nature".
The 217 Today Podcast
In today’s deep dive, we’ll learn about what is coming to the Central Illinois area in the world of arts, culture and entertainment.
The 21st Show
Agriculture is a key part of the Illinois economy, but recent changes to federal food funding are putting pressure on some farmers and the communities that rely on their products.
The 21st Show
Japanese company Nippon Steel accquired U.S. Steel last month. What does this mean for over 900 steel workers in Granite City, Illinois?
The 217 Today Podcast
In today’s deep dive, a transgender migrant woman in Chicago talks about her journey trying to find a place to live where human rights are protected.
The 21st Show
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.
The 217 Today Podcast
In today’s deep dive, we'll bring you a conversation about responses to federal immigration enforcement in Illinois including the recent Supreme Court ruling on birthright citizenship.
The 21st Show
A few dozen southern Illinois communities have faced a substantial portion of the state's reported sewer overflows. This is the subject of a new investigation from the Illinois Answers Project.The reporter behind the story joins the program today.
The 21st Show
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.
