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.
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What effect is Illinois’ rising minimum wage actually having?
As Illinois' minimum wage continues its slow rise to $15, many questions still linger about the state of the minimum wage here.
The 217 Today Podcast
217 Today: Supreme Court ruling could reduce wetland protections
In today's deep dive, we’ll take a look at the state of wetlands in the Midwest now and in the future.
The 21st Show
Suspect charged in Peoria Planned Parenthood fire bombing
After the fire bombing of a Peoria Planned Parenthood, Tyler Massengill of Chillecothe, Ill., was charged in federal court. To discuss the case, we were joined by a Peoria journalist who's been following the story.
The 21st Show
Military aid to Ukraine and other updates on the war
As the war between Russia and Ukraine enters it's twelfth month and many fear a renewed Russian offensive in the spring, the United States and other NATO allies have promised more military aid to Ukraine. A Northwestern University professor joined The 21st to discuss where the war in Ukraine stands.
The 217 Today Podcast
217 Today: New Urbana bakery celebrates Mexican, Latin-American culture
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn about a new Urbana bakery that reflects Mexican and Latin-American culture.
The 217 Today Podcast
217 Today: A preview of Sinfonia da Camera’s Saturday night concert
In today's deep dive, we'll learn more about Saturday night’s concert from Sinfonia da Camera at Krannert Center for the Performing Arts in Urbana.
The 21st Show
Best of: Illinois Holocaust survivor recounts escape from Nazis
In 1939, Dr. Bill Gingold was born in Warsaw. His family escaped the Nazis and lived in Siberia before making a new life in Illinois.
The 217 Today Podcast
217 Today: Illinois assault weapons ban faces legal challenges
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn more about the legal issues surrounding Illinois’ new assault weapons ban.
The 21st Show
UI Law Dean talks assault weapons law and 2nd Amendment history
For the final part of the show, The 21st was joined by the dean of the University of Illinois College of Law to discuss legal issues surrounding Illinois' assault weapons ban and the second amendment more broadly.