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217 Today: Midterm election results could affect Farm Bill renewal next year
In today's deep dive, we’ll look at how the midterm elections could affect the huge Farm Bill up for renewal next year.
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Best of: Touring the Black on Black on Black on Black art exhibition
We talked with the artists who created works for the “Black on Black on Black on Black" at the Krannert Art Museum.
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217 Today: Carle Foundation Hospital copes with children with RSV filling its hospital beds
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn how the Carle Hospital in Urbana is coping with the number of children with RSV filling the pediatric beds.
The 21st Show
Best of: Anti-LGBTQ rhetoric is on the rise
For a conversation covering the history of rights for those marginalized within the U.S., the harassment of LGBTQ+ communities, and more, we were joined by representatives of organizations that fight for social justice and the founder of an Illinois LGBTQ newspaper.
The 21st Show
Incoming Illinois Senate Minority Leader on his new role and the Illinois Republican Party
Incoming State Senate Minority Leader John Curran joined The 21st to discuss his plans for the coming session, the state of the Republican Party in Illinois, and more.
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217 Today: Urban farmers struggle to buy vacant lots to turn into greenspace
In today's deep dive, we’ll hear how urban farms can take blighted vacant lots and turn them into green space that provides food for neighborhoods. But farmers often struggle to get the land they need.
The 21st Show
The true story of Thanksgiving
The true story of Thanksgiving is the subject of a pair of books by author Denise Kiernan.
The 21st Show
Turbulence for Thanksgiving 2022 air travel
Post-pandemic airfare is more expensive, and troubles with staffing and scheduling created an avalanche of troubles for travelers in recent months.
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217 Today: Black Americans are less likely to receive palliative and hospice care than White Americans
In today's deep dive, we’ll look at reasons Black Americans don’t receive palliative and hospice care at the same level as white people.
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217 Today: 3M manufacturing plant causes widespread drinking water contamination along the Mississippi River
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn about the widespread drinking water contamination caused by a 3M manufacturing plant along the Mississippi River.