The 21st Show
Two women from central and southern Illinois opened up the Route History museum in Springfield and are working to tell the stories of the tragedy, resilience, and excellence of Black people along the Historic Route 66.
The 21st Show
Last year, Poetry magazine got its first Black editor, Adrian Matejka. He joined The 21st to talk about his plans for the publication and his own relationship with poetry.
The 217 Today Podcast
In today's deep dive, we’ll hear from new Illinois congressman Eric Sorensen, who will talk about the chances of getting a new farm bill passed by September.
The 21st Show
To discuss the gambling industry in Illinois, The 21st was joined by the associate director of an Illinois group fighting problem gambling and the editor of a publication focused on the gambling industry.
The 21st Show
An investigative report shed light on deadly conditions within a special unit of the prison in Thomson, Illinois, and last week, the announcement came that the unit would close. The 21st was joined by one of the reporters who's been following the story.
The 217 Today Podcast
In today's deep dive, we’ll talk with State Senator Paul Faraci about his reaction to the governor’s State of the State address and much more.
The 21st Show
As long as there have been presidents of the United States, there have been presidents complaining about their coverage in the press. We revisit a conversation with an author about the relationship between the free press and the west wing from the early years of American history.
The 21st Show
We revisited a conversation about how a damaging hoax published by newspapers almost brought down the Union during the Civil War, and how hoaxes persist today with the author of "Lincoln's Lie."
The 217 Today Podcast
In today's deep dive, we’ll hear from local physician Breyanna Grays about her new children’s book.
The 217 Today Podcast
In today's deep dive, we'll take a look at why and how former Illinois lawmakers in trouble with the law have kept their pensions.
