The 21st Show
New study finds people overestimate online outrage
A new study suggests that people on the internet are not as angry as they seem. The 21st was joined by the professor who led the study.
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Best of: Tips for a Zero-Waste Lifestyle
To speak more about reducing the amount of waste we produce on a daily basis, The 21st was joined by a waste and sustainability consultant.
The 217 Today Podcast
217 Today: Piatt County Board rejects wind farm proposal
In today's deep dive, we’ll hear from the Piatt County Board Vice-Chair about the county’s rejection of wind farm proposals.
The 217 Today Podcast
217 Today: Some Illinois schools are ‘growing their own’ principals to deal with staffing shortages
In today's deep dive, we’ll hear about a program where school districts “grow their own” principals to deal with staffing shortages.
The 21st Show
Poet Nikky Finney on the accessibility of poetry, mentorship and more
Poet Nikky Finney's writing reckons with what it means to be a woman and Black in America and in the South, in the past and today.
The 21st Show
Muslim Illinoisans mark Eid al-Fitr
Now that life has settled into a new normal, we checked in to see what pandemic-era changes were permanent, and how Muslim Illinoisans are celebrating Eid al-Fitr this year. To discuss it, The 21st was joined by an imam and theology teacher.
The 217 Today Podcast
217 Today: Midwest gardeners are planting milkweed for Monarch butterflies despite bans
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn more about Midwest gardeners breaking bans on planting milkweed to help Monarch butterflies reproduce.
The 21st Show
Best of: Film documents fight over Illinois forest
Conflict over clear-cutting timber in the Shawnee National Forecast in the 1990s is the subject of a documentary being shown at festivals around the country. We were joined by environmental educators and one of the documentary's makers.
The 21st Show
Peoria report evaluates effects of systemic racism on residents
A Peoria commission has released a report, attempting to quantify how systemic racism affects Black populations in the city and county. To talk about what they found and what they’re doing, The 21st was joined by the co-chairs of the commission’s steering committee.
The 217 Today Podcast
217 Today: From a Monopoly Board to a Railroad Hall of Fame, Western Illinois is trying to attract tourists
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn more about two communities in Western Illinois receiving state tourism grants.