The 21st Show
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.
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The 21st Show
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: Parents struggle to find childcare in rural communities
In today's deep dive, we’ll take a closer look at the problems families face finding childcare in rural areas.
The 21st Show
University of Illinois startup launches new dating app
Dating apps are more ubiquitous than ever. They gained significant popularity during the COVID-19 pandemic, but trying to actually land a date from the apps is a process full of contingencies. To discuss their new app, Sylly, and the problems they see with the current dating apps, The 21st was joined by Sylly's co-founders.
The 21st Show
Illinois groups launch aid efforts after earthquake in Turkey and Syria
Since the earthquake in Turkey and Syria and its aftershocks, groups and organizations from around the world are springing to action to help in any way they can, including groups in Illinois. The 21st was joined by a member of a charity organization based in northern Illinois and a journalist who's been following the story.
The 21st Show
Rep. Robin Kelly on maternal health, police brutality, and more
Democrat Robin Kelly represents Illinois’ 2nd Congressional District, which stretches from the south shore of Chicago 124 miles south to Danville. She joined us to discuss issues ranging from maternal health and COVID-19 to police brutality and hyper-partisanship.
The 217 Today Podcast
217 Today: What Missouri’s new recreational marijuana sales mean for dispensaries across the river in Illinois
In today's deep dive, we’ll take a look at the possible impact of new recreational marijuana sales in Missouri on dispensaries across the Mississippi River in Illinois.
The 217 Today Podcast
217 Today: One year after GMO food labels were required, critics say they’re easy to miss
In today's deep dive, we'll see how labels on genetically modified food are working one year after the federal government began requiring them.
The 21st Show
Who are America’s justice systems meant to serve?
We were joined by a professor of law to discuss the foundations of our justice system and how children and marginalized communities are affected by the operations of that system.
The 21st Show
FDA moves to make it easier for men who have sex with men to give blood
To talk about what's in the FDA's draft guidelines for men who have sex with men, the science behind them, and the stigma they have caused, we were joined by a doctor, an LGBTQ advocate, and a representative from a blood bank.
