The 217 Today Podcast
In today's deep dive, we hear from a University of Illinois discrimination law expert on recent racial discrimination lawsuits filed against State Farm Insurance.
The 21st Show
As of July 4, the United Nations reports more than 5.2 million Ukrainian refugees have fled across Europe because of Russia's invasion. The 21st spoke to Maryna Teplova, who is originally from the east-central Ukrainian city of Dnipro.
The 21st Show
Early in the war between Russia and Ukraine, The 21st spoke with Ian Kelly who is currently ambassador in residence at Northwestern University. We touched back in with him to hear more about how the conflict has progressed and where we are now.
The 217 Today Podcast
In today's deep dive, we'll learn more about how doctors are keeping an eye on pediatric monkeypox cases as kids head back to school.
The 217 Today Podcast
In today's deep dive, we’ll hear from a U.S. Representative from Illinois who was part of the delegation that recently visited Taiwan.
The 21st Show
We spoke to the sculptor of the state fair butter cow, Sarah Pratt to hear more about how it's made.
The 21st Show
Illinois-based Quaker Oats is ending its Aunt Jemima brand, saying it was based on a racial stereotype. Meanwhile, others are working to preserve the legacy of the real-life Chicago woman on whom the character was based.
The 217 Today Podcast
In today's deep dive, we’ll hear how a federal judge in Chicago has entered an order of contempt against the Illinois Department of Corrections for its failures to provide healthcare for incarcerated people.
The 21st Show
Like all live performers, from actors to musicians, people who perform drag have had to adapt and change during the COVID-19 pandemic. The 21st was joined by two central Illinois drag performers to talk about different ways that drag artists have had to adjust to performing in the pandemic.
The 21st Show
From school and work pressures to the distractions and anxiety that come with having access to social media and everything else on their phones, it can be hard to get sleep as a teenager. In a survey a few years back, 58% more teenagers were “severely sleep deprived” than in 1991.The 21st was joined by two psychotherapists who wrote a book on this sleepless generation and what can be done to help.
