The 217 Today Podcast
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
“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
A recent report outlines how deeply intertwined income inequality is with the lack of internet access.
The 217 Today Podcast
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
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
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.
