The 217 Today Podcast
ComEd bribery trial defendant takes the stand in her own defense
In today's deep dive, we'll hear from Mary Dixon and Dave McKinney, who break down the latest in the ComEd bribery trial.
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The 217 Today Podcast
217 Today: Representative Nikki Budzinski completes first 100 days in office
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn more about Illinois Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski’s first 100 days in office representing the 13th congressional district.
The 21st Show
Best of: Illinois is set to protect gender-affirming care. What does that look like?
To discuss how laws in Illinois and across the country are affecting transgender people, we were joined by a journalist and a panel of LGBTQ advocates.
The 21st Show
Best of: What does Illinois’ Reproductive Health Act actually do?
The 21st was joined by an Illinois state representative who was a lead sponsor on the Reproductive Health Act, which, among other things, made abortion access a fundamental right in Illinois.
The 217 Today Podcast
217 Today: NPR’s student podcast challenge is looking for entries from middle and high school students
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn more about how students can submit their own podcast to NPR for an annual competition.
The 21st Show
‘It. Goes. So. Fast.’ Mary Louise Kelly on parenthood, her new book, and more
The co-host of NPR's All Things Considered joined us to discuss her new book, parenting, and more.
The 21st Show
Illinois organization seeks to expand maternal health resources for women of color
To talk about maternal health disparities and how to end them, The 21st was joined by the leader of a maternal health organization and a health disparities researcher.
The 217 Today Podcast
Music director of Broadway’s ‘Six’ reflects on mental health journey
In today's deep dive, we'll learn about the mental health journey of a Rockford native who’s now the music director of an award-winning Broadway show.
The 21st Show
Prof. Kate Clancy on the science and stigmas surrounding menstruation
Despite the face that many people menstruate at some point in their lives, the topic still carries a certain taboo, and many myths surround it — including in the science about it. The author of new book that tackles those topics joined The 21st to discuss menstruation, the evolving science around it, and the stigmas still associated with it.
The 21st Show
Employees at three Illinois universities go on strike
Over the past month, three universities across Illinois have witnessed labor disputes that have resulted in strikes by their unionized members. The 21st was joined by two journalists that have been following the strikes.
