The 217 Today Podcast
217 Today: New provost comes to U of I after increasing diverse enrollment, long political science career
In today's deep dive, we’ll hear a conversation with the incoming provost of the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.
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The 21st Show
Best of: Illinois’ history with slavery and its links to the present
The 21st was joined by a panel of historical researchers to discuss impact of votes to allow slavery in Illinois, the debate surrounding them, and the region’s long history of slavery still resonates two centuries later.
The 217 Today Podcast
217 Today: The complex landscape of Juneteenth emotions within the Black community
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn more about how members of the Black community feel about Juneteenth — which was declared a federal holiday in 2021.
The 21st Show
Adam Gopnik talks masters and mastery
To talk about his "self-help book that won't help," how he thinks about the concept of mastery and more, The 21st Show was joined by author Adam Gopnik.
The 217 Today Podcast
217 Today: Illinois continues to enact abortion protections a year after Roe v. Wade reversal
In today's deep dive, we'll learn more about how Illinois has responded to abortion rights one year after the overturning of Roe v. Wade.
The 21st Show
Illinois’ most endangered locations include Black-founded town, affordable housing in Cairo
The 21st Show was joined by two advocacy managers from Landmarks Illinois and two people working to preserve locations on this year's list.
The 21st Show
Illinois Speaker on what the legislature finished this spring, what didn’t get done and the new budget
Illinois Speaker of the House of Representatives Chris Welch joined The 21st to talk about the recently signed state budget: what was in it, what didn't make it in, and more.
The 217 Today Podcast
217 Today: Danville abortion clinic plans to open despite city ban, two attacks
In today’s deep dive, we’ll hear a conversation with the owner of a proposed abortion clinic in Danville about the challenges she’s faced and what’s still to come.
The 21st Show
Aisha Harris on pop culture, being a Black critic, and more
NPR's Aisha Harris joined The 21st to talk about the culture that shaped her, the intersection of her identities as a Black person and a critic, and more.
The 21st Show
What’s the controversy around a bill that permits multi-stall all-gender restrooms?
The 21st Show was joined by lawmakers who supported and opposed the bill, as well as the CEO of an organization advocating against sexual assault and two LGBTQ advocates.
These programs are partially sponsored by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council Agency.
