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Why does the Senate fail to consider gun laws?
While most Americans support background checks and an assault weapons ban, no amount of votes, phone calls to senators, protests, or lives taken have led to meaningful policy changes.
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Is public opinion on gun laws shifting?
We discussed the reasons why popular support for certain gun control measures has not led to substantive policy change.
The 217 Today Podcast
217 Today: Black farmers in U.S. are in limbo after not receiving funds promised by the American Rescue Plan Act
In today's deep dive, we'll learn how the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 has not fulfilled its promise to erase $4 billion of debt for farmers of color who have been historically discriminated against by the agency, leaving these farmers in limbo as to whether the money will be delivered.
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217 Today: Scientists use wastewater to track the spread of COVID-19 and its variants
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn how researchers are using wastewater to track new variants of the coronavirus.
The 21st Show
COVID is Still Plaguing the World
COVID-19 has killed more than a million Americans so far. Two experts discussed the current state of the pandemic, and what the future hold.
The 21st Show
Sen. Tammy Duckworth on Gun Violence
Sen. Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) talked about the deadly shooting in Uvalde, Texas; inflation; abortion and other topics in the news.
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217 Today: U.S. Representative discusses proposals that address gun violence after Texas mass shooting
In today's deep dive, we’ll hear from U.S. Representative Raja Krishnamoorthi of Illinois about his proposals to curb gun violence after the recent mass shooting at a Texas school.
The 21st Show
Coping with another school massacre
Nineteen children and two adults were killed in a shooting at an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas on May 24, 2022. A licensed clinical psychologist talked about processing trauma after events like these.
The 21st Show
Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi on Texas school shooting
Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL8) reacted to the deadly shooting at a Texas elementary school, and his work on the Oversight and Reform Committee which has focused on gun violence and the lack of gun control laws.
The 21st Show
Best Of: ‘Bach to Black’ — Making classical music appreciation more inclusive
Bach to Black is a new project from a University of Illinois professor and pianist that pairs Johann Sebastian Bach's music with works written by Black composers. It's designed to bridge divides in the music community and increase diversity and inclusion in classical music.