The 217 Today Podcast
In today's deep dive, we'll hear how a new mental health crisis line is set to go live across the country this July. Although call centers are preparing for the spike in calls, there are not enough workers to take on the influx.
The 21st Show
We talk with Cynthia Clampitt, author of the new book: Destination Heartland: A Guide to Discovering the Midwest's Remarkable Past.
The 21st Show
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.
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.
