The 217 Today Podcast
Music director of Broadway’s ‘Six’ reflects on mental health journey
In today's deep dive, we'll learn about the mental health journey of a Rockford native who’s now the music director of an award-winning Broadway show.
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Prof. Kate Clancy on the science and stigmas surrounding menstruation
Despite the face that many people menstruate at some point in their lives, the topic still carries a certain taboo, and many myths surround it — including in the science about it. The author of new book that tackles those topics joined The 21st to discuss menstruation, the evolving science around it, and the stigmas still associated with it.
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Employees at three Illinois universities go on strike
Over the past month, three universities across Illinois have witnessed labor disputes that have resulted in strikes by their unionized members. The 21st was joined by two journalists that have been following the strikes.
The 217 Today Podcast
217 Today: Rockford school district changes code of conduct to reduce expulsion rates
In today's deep dive, we'll hear how a public school system with one of the highest expulsion and suspension rates changed its code to try to keep more students in class.
The 21st Show
What stopped the rise of the Klan in the ‘20s?
A new book by author Timothy Egan looks at the second birth of the Ku Klux Klan, in the 1920s, and how it was particularly popular here in the Midwest. The book focuses on the KKK's Midwestern leader and how his depraved personal actions ultimately led to the downfall of the Klan.
The 21st Show
U.S. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi on Taiwan, the 2020 census and more
United States Representative Raja Krishnamoorthi joined The 21st to discuss the relationship between Taiwan, China and the U.S.; questions around the 2020 census; and more.
The 217 Today Podcast
217 Today: Indiana may mandate devices in schools to prevent cardiac arrests among students
In today's deep dive, we'll learn how some states may mandate how schools respond to cardiac arrest and why that decision is more complicated than it seems.
The 217 Today Podcast
217 Today: Illinois officials obtained do-not-resuscitate orders from prisoners who were not of sound mind
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn more about how Illinois prisoners signed “do not resuscitate” orders when they weren’t “of sound mind.”
The 21st Show
Best of: Coming of age with a quinceañera
To discuss quinceañeras and their history and significance, The 21st was joined by a professor of Latino/Latina Studies and two students who recently celebrated their own quinceañeras.
The 21st Show
Experts say tornado season is getting longer. What does that mean for Illinois?
The researchers who are investigating that link say tornado season is getting longer. To talk about what this means for Illinois in the future, The 21st was joined by a meteorologist and a professor who's been researching this subject.
These programs are partially sponsored by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council Agency.
