The 21st Show
Best of: Internet Expansion & Income Inequality
A recent report outlines how deeply intertwined income inequality is with the lack of internet access.
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The 217 Today Podcast
217 Today: New Champaign County Public Defender discusses the end of cash bail and more
In today's deep dive, we’ll hear from Champaign County’s new public defender, Elisabeth Pollock, who will tell us about the end of cash bail, jail capacity issues and more.
The 21st Show
Best of: Bigfoot sightings and skepticism in Illinois
A man claims he spotted Bigfoot along Illinois 78 near Chandlerville. We were joined by the president of the Bigfoot Field Researchers Organization and a primatologist to discuss the legend, what it might take to prove the existence of a creature like Bigfoot, and more.
The 21st Show
Best of: PrEP: Ten Years On
Ten years ago, people began taking medication to prevent HIV infection. However, some communities in Illinois lag in usage of PrEP.
The 217 Today Podcast
217 Today: End of Roe v. Wade increases out-of-state abortion patients in Illinois
In today's deep dive, we’ll take a look at how the Supreme Court’s Dobbs decision has affected abortion access in Illinois.
The 21st Show
Best of: What you should know if you’re considering OTC hearing aids
For the first time, over-the-counter hearing aids have become available across America, but potential purchasers should be cautious.
The 21st Show
Best of: Remembering Nick Holonyak, Jr., Inventor of LED Lights
We remembered Zeigler native Nick Holonyak, Jr., who is credited with the development of the LED and many more inventions.
The 217 Today Podcast
217 Today: As Champaign prepares to open new homeless shelter, officials ask what else can be done
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn about a new shelter for people dealing with homelessness in Champaign-Urbana.
The 21st Show
Best of: Independent Bookstores in Illinois
Reports of the death of independent bookstores seem to be an exaggeration. The 21st spoke to three independent bookstore owners and the Program Coordinator for the Midwest Independent Booksellers Association to hear more.
The 21st Show
Rep.-Elect Nabeela Syed talks identity, generational change, and more
23-year-old Nabeela Syed joined The 21st to discuss the intersection of politics and her identities as a member of Gen Z and an Indian-American, plus what it was like to win her seat and flip her House district.