The 217 Today Podcast
217 Today: Congolese immigrants chase the American Dream in Galesburg
In today's deep dive, we hear about the journey of two Congolese immigrants and their new business endeavor in a Knox County town.
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217 Today: Asian American scholar weighs in on Affirmative Action ahead of Supreme Court ruling
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn more about how Affirmative Action has affected Asian Americans ahead of a scheduled ruling from the U.S. Supreme Court on the policy this month.
The 21st Show
Best of: “Growing Up X” at the Illinois State Museum
To continue our conversation about Generation X and the culture they grew up with, host Brian Mackey took a trip to the Illinois State Museum in Springfield to visit its exhibit "Growing Up X."
The 21st Show
Best of: Chuck Klosterman on ‘The Nineties’ and Growing Up in Gen X
Today's entire show was devoted to a group that's used to not getting much attention: Generation X. We started with a conversation with writer Chuck Klosterman, whose latest book looks at the decade of The Nineties.
The 217 Today Podcast
217 Today: How the pallid sturgeon could be a warning for the Missouri River
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn more about how changes to the Missouri River are making it difficult for one fish species to survive.
The 21st Show
Best of: Film documents life, work of award-winning female poet
A documentary that examines the life and career of poet Ruth Stone will be airing tonight on WILL-TV, and The 21st was joined by the documentary's filmmaker.
The 21st Show
Best of: Illinois mental health lifeline program for kids is collapsing under demand, investigation finds
A state hotline was meant to help kids in crisis but for many young people it was a line to nowhere.
The 217 Today Podcast
217 Today: Her husband survived D-Day. She had him tell his story before he died
In today's deep dive, we the story of a central Illinois man who survived the storming of the beaches during D-Day.
The 21st Show
Best of: Hip hop’s history in Illinois and America
Hip-hop is just a few decades old, but its cultural impact in Illinois and America at large is unquestionable.
The 21st Show
Best of: What effect is Illinois’ rising minimum wage actually having?
As Illinois' minimum wage continues its slow rise to $15, many questions still linger about the state of the minimum wage here.
These programs are partially sponsored by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council Agency.
