The 21st Show
This weekend marked 100 days since Russia invaded Ukraine. The 21st was joined by a freelance journalist who’s been working with an NPR team in Ukraine as a producer, fixer, reporter, and translator.
The 217 Today Podcast
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn how pandemic alcohol use has accelerated health trends already taking place in the Midwest.
The 217 Today Podcast
In today's deep dive, we'll learn how a school in St. Louis is implementing bilingual education to benefit students who are learning English. The district administrators said the class has boosted students' confidence and academic performance.
The 21st Show
The story of Beanie Babies is the subject of a new documentary called “Beanie Mania.” The craze has ties to a group of northern Illinois moms, who helped Beanie Babies become the must-have collectors item of the late 1990s. We were joined by the documentary's director to talk about the craze, its Illinois connection, and more.
The 21st Show
We talk with two authors about helping children grow into independent, confident, and self-sufficient adults. Lenore Skenazy is the author of Free-Range Kids: How Parents and Teachers Can Let Go and Let Grow, and Christina Hillsberg is the author of License to Parent: How My Career as a Spy Helped Me Raise Resourceful, Self-Sufficient Kids.
The 217 Today Podcast
In today's deep dive, we'll recap last week's 13th District Democratic debate in preparation for tonight's debate involving the four Republican candidates for Congress in Illinois’ 13th District.
The 21st Show
Novelist Jennifer Close was born and raised here in Illinois. She joined us to discuss her fourth novel, Marrying the Ketchups.
The 21st Show
Secretary of State Jesse White is retiring after a record-breaking six terms in office. Two Republican and four Democratic candidates are campaigning to succeed him.
The 217 Today Podcast
In today's deep dive, we'll discover how the wind energy industry disposes its massive turbine blades at the end of their lifespan and what happens to the blades after demolition.
The 21st Show
Fuel retailers are suing to keep a sticker giving credit to the IL General Assembly from appearing on fuel pumps statewide.
