The 21st Show
Gun owners and advocates decry new ban as unconstitutional
For the second part of the show, we were joined by opponents of the assault weapons ban to get their takes on its constitutionality and continue our discussion of the law.
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The 21st Show
Gun control advocates react to Illinois’ assault weapons ban
Today, we spent the entire hour discussing Illinois' new assault weapons ban. For the first part of the show, we were joined by three supporters of the ban to discuss why they back the law.
The 217 Today Podcast
217 Today: New sensors to track workplace injuries raise privacy concerns
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn about research into workplace injuries, how it could help prevent them in the future, and possible privacy concerns.
The 21st Show
Prof. Valerie Hoffman on her career in Islamic Studies
Valerie Hoffman discussed her career as a professor of Islamic Studies at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.
The 21st Show
EMTs charged in death of Earl Moore, Jr.
Two EMTs in Springfield are being charged with the death of a 35-year-old while he was in their care. We talked with the Springfield NAACP president, and an EMS program director.
The 217 Today Podcast
217 Today: Planned Parenthood policy advocate reflects on 50th anniversary of Roe v. Wade
In today's deep dive, we’ll hear from a policy advocate at Planned Parenthood of the St. Louis Region who will talk about the 50th anniversary of Roe v. Wade and the current state of reproductive rights.
The 21st Show
Illinois celebrates the Lunar New Year with lion dancing
It is now officially the Year of the Rabbit. To discuss the Lunar New Year tradition of lion dancing, its history, and what goes into a performance, The 21st was joined by a member of a Chicago-area troupe.
The 21st Show
What’s behind the spike in egg prices?
Shoppers might have gotten used to seeing higher prices at supermarkets this past year, but one item has seen a larger jump in prices than others: eggs. The 21st was joined by two reporters to talk about the combination of factors causing this increase.
The 217 Today Podcast
217 Today: Does public school desegregation help close achievement gaps?
In today's deep dive, we’ll hear from four professors who answer the question: does desegregation work in public schools?
The 217 Today Podcast
217 Today: Why violence is increasing in Illinois’ K-12 schools
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn more about the increase in violence in Illinois’ K-12 schools over the past few years.