The 21st Show
Illinois mayoral election series: Springfield
The 21st is starting a new series highlighting mayoral races happening across Illinois, starting with Springfield. We talked with the incumbent and the challenger.
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The 217 Today Podcast
217 Today: New Philadelphia designated as national park for being first town legally founded by an African American
In today's deep dive, we’ll hear from U of I professor Gerald McWhorter. His great-great grandfather was the first African American to start a town in the U.S., and he did it in Illinois.
The 217 Today Podcast
217 Today: Enter a classroom using virtual reality in higher education
In today's deep dive, we’ll take you inside a classroom at Northern Illinois University that’s using virtual reality.
The 21st Show
Many Americans are unhappy with politics. How do we change that?
Author Jedediah Purdy joined The 21st to talk about the discontent Americans across the political spectrum have been feeling with our system of government and what can be done to revitalize faith in democracy.
The 21st Show
What would a ban on TikTok look like?
Once again, federal lawmakers are considering a nationwide ban on TikTok. To discuss what potential bans on TikTok could look like and what the thinking behind the ban is, we were joined by a professor of information technology.
The 217 Today Podcast
217 Today: Gas stoves are feeling the heat after study shows link to asthma
In today's deep dive, we'll take a closer look at the relationship between gas stoves and childhood asthma.
The 21st Show
Illinois now mandates media literacy education. Why does it matter?
The 21st was joined by a panel of educators to discuss Illinois' new media literacy education requirement and why it's important.
The 21st Show
U.S. Senator Dick Durbin on policing, firearms, abortion, and more
As the national conversation around policing reignites over the death of Tyre Nichols, Democrats and Republicans seem to work together on live entertainment prices, and Illinois faces legal battles over its new assault weapons ban, we spoke with one of Illinois' U.S. senators, Dick Durbin.
The 217 Today Podcast
217 Today: New reproductive health clinic to open in Champaign
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn about a new reproductive health clinic opening in Champaign this month
The 21st Show
Hip hop’s history in Illinois and America
Hip-hop is just a few decades old, but its cultural impact in Illinois and America at large is unquestionable.