The 21st Show
Best of: Local libraries weather book bans
This year, more Illinois libraries are being scrutinized for carrying books that are LGBTQ-friendly as well as books about racism.
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2022-23 Ebert Fellows Celebrate the Holidays
Not all holiday movies are created equal, certainly not in the eyes of the 2022-23 U of I College of Media Roger Ebert Fellows.
The 21st Show
Best of: Defecting from North Korea
Life in North Korea has been documented as difficult and three defectors are telling their stories in Illinois.
The 21st Show
Best of: Legal deserts in rural Illinois
A group is aiming to bring lawyers to rural parts of Illinois, where people can struggle to find help in court.
The 21st Show
Best of: Chicago history with TikToker Dilla Thomas
The 21st was joined by a south side native better known as "Chicago’s Neighborhood historian" who wanted to share all of Chicago’s riches and history with his 81,000 followers on TikTok.
The 21st Show
Best of: What motivates Trump’s base?
John Hibbing's latest book explores what motivates Donald Trump’s base and why those forces are likely to outlast Trump himself.
The 217 Today Podcast
217 Today: Looking back on 100 years of WILL-AM’s agricultural programming
In today's deep dive, we’ll look at the history of agricultural programming on WILL, which has been part of the station since our first broadcast 100 years ago.
The 21st Show
Best of: IL State Fair 2022: Fairgrounds Sights & Sounds
People from across the state are descending on Springfield. We took in some of the food, fun and more at the 2022 Illinois State Fair.
The 21st Show
Best of: How the Big Ten’s expansion impacts Illinois teams
The decision to bring two California schools into the Big Ten conference is prompting questions about the future of college athletics and the impact on Illinois teams.
The 217 Today Podcast
217 Today: Andrew Pritchard discusses the impending winter storm
In today's deep dive, we’ll hear from Chambana weather meteorologist Andrew Pritchard about the impending winter storm.