The 21st Show
Investigating deaths at the Thomson prison
Following the deaths of 7 incarcerated people, the Marshall Project and NPR co-published an investigation into conditions at the U.S. penitentiary in Thomson, Illinois.
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The 217 Today Podcast
217 Today: Chicago rap duo teaches students how to build rapping skills and confidence
In today's deep dive, we'll learn how a visit from a Chicago rap duo to a Champaign school taught students how to compose music and believe in themselves. Editor's note: Illinois plans to spend $500 million on broadband.
The 21st Show
Author interview: ‘Choosing Freedom’ by Karen Stohr
“Freedom” — and how we live our best lives with that idea at its core — is one of the many subjects addressed in the new book, Choosing Freedom: A Kantian Guide to Life.
The 21st Show
Internet Expansion & Income Inequality
A recent report outlines how deeply intertwined income inequality is with the lack of internet access.
The 217 Today Podcast
217 Today: Three of four Republican candidates in Illinois 13th District design campaigns after former President Trump
In today's deep dive, we'll hear how three Republican candidates for the 13th Illinois Congressional District are modeling their campaign after former President Trump, while one is choosing a more bipartisan track.
The 21st Show
Best Of: Author Dawn Turner recounts love and loss in ‘Three Girls From Bronzeville’
Dawn Turner grew up on the south side of Chicago and went on to have a successful career as a columnist at the Chicago Tribune, but her sister and best friend were not so fortunate. Turner recounts the different paths their lives took in her new memoir, Three Girls from Bronzeville. This segment originally aired September 16, 2021.
The 21st Show
On the ground in Ukraine, 100 days since Russian invasion
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
217 Today: Alcohol use, and related health problems, soared in the Midwest during the pandemic
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
217 Today: Bilingual education helps students learn English while increasing their confidence and academic performance
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
Best Of: Illinois moms’ influence on the Beanie Baby craze
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.