The 217 Today Podcast
217 Today: Weather stations collect vital data, but their future is in doubt
In today's deep dive, we'll take a closer look at the weather stations that collect vital weather data and why their future is in doubt.
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The 21st Show
Best of: Teacher shortages in Illinois schools
An array of voices from across the state joined The 21st to talk about past, current and future teacher shortages in Illinois.
The 217 Today Podcast
217 Today: Schools invest more in mental health resources with pandemic-era federal funds
In today's deep dive, we'll take a look at the present and future of mental health support in schools.
The 21st Show
Best of: The Black history of Route 66
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
Best of: Historic poetry publication gets its first Black editor
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
217 Today: Illinois Congressman Eric Sorensen is ‘optimistic’ Congress can pass a new farm bill
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
Sports betting is on the rise in Illinois, but so is gambling addiction, experts say
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
Northern Illinois prison unit to close following deaths, allegations of mistreatment
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
217 Today: State Senator Paul Faraci talks about his first month in office
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
Best of: The free press vs. the west wing
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.