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The 21st Show
2024’s surge in popularity for women’s basketball
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The 217 Today Podcast
217 Today: UIUC graduate to become first Black professor teaching manga in the US
In today's deep dive, we’ll listen to a conversation with manga artist Kofi Bazzell Smith about his latest and final exhibit at the Krannert Art Museum.
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The 217 Today Podcast
217 Today: Are my eclipse glasses legit? How do I protect my eyes? And what symptoms to look out for?
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn some important health information and tips to see the solar eclipse safely.
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The 217 Today Podcast
217 Today: Interest in agriculture is growing — but equipment and land costs make becoming a farmer hard
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn more about how the number of farms in the U.S. is shrinking and we’ll look at what all this means for the future of farming.