The 21st Show
Poet Nikky Finney on the accessibility of poetry, mentorship and more
Poet Nikky Finney's writing reckons with what it means to be a woman and Black in America and in the South, in the past and today.
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The 21st Show
Muslim Illinoisans mark Eid al-Fitr
Now that life has settled into a new normal, we checked in to see what pandemic-era changes were permanent, and how Muslim Illinoisans are celebrating Eid al-Fitr this year. To discuss it, The 21st was joined by an imam and theology teacher.
The 217 Today Podcast
217 Today: Midwest gardeners are planting milkweed for Monarch butterflies despite bans
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn more about Midwest gardeners breaking bans on planting milkweed to help Monarch butterflies reproduce.
The 21st Show
Best of: Film documents fight over Illinois forest
Conflict over clear-cutting timber in the Shawnee National Forecast in the 1990s is the subject of a documentary being shown at festivals around the country. We were joined by environmental educators and one of the documentary's makers.
The 21st Show
Peoria report evaluates effects of systemic racism on residents
A Peoria commission has released a report, attempting to quantify how systemic racism affects Black populations in the city and county. To talk about what they found and what they’re doing, The 21st was joined by the co-chairs of the commission’s steering committee.
The 217 Today Podcast
217 Today: From a Monopoly Board to a Railroad Hall of Fame, Western Illinois is trying to attract tourists
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn more about two communities in Western Illinois receiving state tourism grants.
The 21st Show
Ebert and Empathy: Chaz Ebert on this year’s film festival
For this year's Ebertfest, the festival's leaders say they've decided to honor 10 years since the passing of film critic Roger Ebert with a line-up of films under the theme "Roger Ebert and Empathy."
The 21st Show
‘Violins of Hope’ memorializes Jewish musicians through restored instruments
Violins of Hope is a collection of 70 restored string instruments and attached to these instruments are the stories of Jewish musicians who played them before and during the Holocaust.
The 217 Today Podcast
217 Today: Farmers, environmentalists oppose carbon dioxide pipeline proposals
In today's deep dive, we'll hear how proposals to capture and store carbon dioxide underground in the Midwest have created some unusual alliances between farmers and environmentalists.
The 21st Show
What support can be provided to neurodiverse college students?
Starting college can be a daunting experience for millions of students across the country every year. It can be even more challenging if you’re a student with a condition like ADHD or autism. To talk about it, The 21st was joined by a panel of autism and disability advocates.
