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Judy Woodruff, anchor and managing editor of the PBS NewsHour

The 21st Show

July 19, 2022

Best Of: Judy Woodruff on her career, objectivity in journalism and more

Judy Woodruff, anchor and managing editor of PBS NewsHour, talks with Brian Mackey about her career, the changing news cycle, and more.

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Christina Gerlach is a crisis services manager at UnityPlace, a Living Room managed by UnityPoint Health in Peoria, Illinois. — Carter Barrett/Side Effects Public Media

The 217 Today Podcast

July 19, 2022

217 Today: ‘Living room’ approach aims to plug gaps in mental health services

In today's deep dive, we'll learn about the "living room" approach – a potential solution to fill the need for more in-person mental health crisis services.

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Hot Farm, the new podcast from Food and Environment Reporting Network, dives into the ways climate change is affecting the agriculture industry and the food that makes it to our tables.

The 21st Show

July 18, 2022

Best Of: New podcast explores agriculture and climate change

The new podcast Hot Farm explores how agriculture, food, and climate change are interconnected.

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Pictured above is the Emergency Room sign at OSF Hospital in Urbana. — Reginald Hardwick/Illinois Newsroom

The 21st Show

July 18, 2022

Best Of: New Illinois law requires dementia training for EMTs

Illinois is the first state in the nation to require training Emergency Medical Technicians and paramedics to look out for signs of dementia.

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Jason Lay farms in Bloomington, Illinois, and is part of Bayer's pilot carbon program. — Sam Mirpoorian

The 217 Today Podcast

July 18, 2022

217 Today: Agriculture companies are paying farmers to capture carbon. Is it enough to fight climate change?

In today's deep dive, we’ll learn more about carbon markets in the agriculture community and if they’re really helping the fight against climate change.

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Lisa Palmgren started growing marijuana for her own medical use before it was legal in Illinois. She faced harsh consequences in 2011, when the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services separated her from her children for a year. — Emily Hays/Illinois Public Media

The 217 Today Podcast

July 15, 2022

217 Today: Some in Illinois still waiting for redress from cannabis industry

In today's deep dive, we'll learn how the state of Illinois is giving out 200 new recreational cannabis licenses in an effort to make amends for racial discrimination in marijuana arrests.

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Lake of the Woods park — Illinois Public Media

The 21st Show

July 14, 2022

Outdoor Adventure 101 with Erica Zazo

The 21st was joined by travel writer Erica Zazo to hear more about the best places in Illinois to explore and how to book your first outdoor travel excursion.

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