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The 217 Today Podcast

In today's deep dive, we’ll hear a conversation with musician Mary Chapin Carpenter about her career and upcoming performance at Foellinger Great Hall.

The 21st Show

In September, Gov. JB Pritzker appointed Dulce Quintero as acting Secretary of DHS. They are the first non-binary person to hold the post.

The 21st Show

Black drivers face more than 30 percent of all traffic stops in Illinois, as of the last two years. That’s a rate that’s about double their population.

The 217 Today Podcast

In today's deep dive, we’ll learn more about the benefits of care farms and how a new national network hopes to expand them in the U.S.

The 21st Show

Years after starting a standup comedy career at a club in Champaign, Janelle James is one of the stars of ABC's 'Abbott Elementary.'

The 21st Show

As Republicans begin to meet to elect a new Speaker of the House, former IL Rep. Rodney Davis shares thoughts about the ouster of Kevin McCarthy.

The 217 Today Podcast

In today's deep dive, we’ll learn more about why Illinois colleges have to reform “Developmental Education.”

The 21st Show

Political scientist Sean Theriault is the keynote speaker at a democracy and polarization summit in Springfield this week.

The 217 Today Podcast

In today's deep dive, we’ll learn more about the impact when police officers fail to properly respond to domestic violence calls from a joint investigation between Illinois Public Media and the Invisible Institute. 

The 21st Show

Who will Illinois' congressional delegation support for the next Speaker of the House? And state leaders appeal for help with asylum seekers in Illinois.