The 217 Today Podcast
In today’s deep dive, after 25 years covering city council meetings, storms and state fairs, Jim Meadows is about to retire from reporting here on Illinois Public Media.
The 21st Show
IPM News' Education Reporter Emily Hays spoke with University of Illinois' new chancellor, Charles Isbell last week. They discussed what he's learned on the job so far, his role in the state’s upcoming quantum park, and how he plans to adapt to federal funding cuts to higher education.
The 21st Show is Illinois' statewide weekday public radio talk show, connecting Illinois and bringing you the news, culture, and stories that matter to the 21st state. Have thoughts on the show or one of our episodes, or want to share an idea for something we should talk about? Send us an email: talk@21stshow.org. If you'd like to have your say as we're planning conversations, join our texting group! Just send the word "TALK" to (217) 803-0730. Subscribe to our podcast and hear our latest conversations.
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The 21st Show
For decades, it was a routine for many Americans to wind down their day with late night television on one of the big three networks. However, are late night talk shows still relevant in 2025?
The 21st Show is Illinois' statewide weekday public radio talk show, connecting Illinois and bringing you the news, culture, and stories that matter to the 21st state. Have thoughts on the show or one of our episodes, or want to share an idea for something we should talk about? Send us an email: talk@21stshow.org. If you'd like to have your say as we're planning conversations, join our texting group! Just send the word "TALK" to (217) 803-0730. Subscribe to our podcast and hear our latest conversations.
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The 217 Today Podcast
In today’s deep dive, class is back in session at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and a new chancellor is on campus.
Weather Realness
In this episode, we are talking about challenges faced by farmers under climate change and the economic impacts for consumers. If you have a question for a local scientist on this program, please leave a voicemail at 217.333.2141 or email weatherrealness@illinois.edu.
Weather Realness
In our third episode, we talked about "Corn Sweat." We learned how it can make Midwest summers more uncomfortable, and sometimes more dangerous. If you have a weather or climate question for the scientists on this program, please leave a voicemail at 217.333.2141 or email weatherrealness@illinois.edu.
The 21st Show
On a recent visit to the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library & Museum in Springfield, director Christina Shutt took us through three exhibits: one previewing the museum’s 20th anniversary celebration, another on a rare 21-star flag from when Illinois had just become the 21st state, and the third on a special exhibit aimed at making Lincoln more accessible to people who are blind or have low vision.
That exhibit is called Lincoln: Sight, Sound & Touch. It features replicas of some of the artifacts in the museum’s collection, like a casting of Lincoln’s face and hands made just after his death, and a leather briefcase he used while president. It also seeks to render two-dimensional objects in 3-D, including a copy of the Gettysburg Address in Lincoln’s own handwriting that’s been made into a tactile experience. (Note the exhibit is only open through Sunday, Aug. 24, 2025.)
The 21st Show
The community of Stelle, Illinois, was founded by a man who prophesied a doomsday in the year 2000. But while he’s long since gone — as is the turn of the millennium — the people of Stelle continue to work together to make a more sustainable way of life.
The 217 Today Podcast
In today’s deep dive, tattoo removal programs could help people in Illinois prisons and jails find a fresh start.
The 21st Show
We continue our series of in-depth conversations with candidates for U.S. Senate, who are vying for Senator Dick Durbin's seat. Congresswoman Robin joins us live in our studio in Urbana.
The 21st Show is Illinois' statewide weekday public radio talk show, connecting Illinois and bringing you the news, culture, and stories that matter to the 21st state. Have thoughts on the show or one of our episodes, or want to share an idea for something we should talk about? Send us an email: talk@21stshow.org. If you'd like to have your say as we're planning conversations, join our texting group! Just send the word "TALK" to (217) 803-0730. Subscribe to our podcast and hear our latest conversations.
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