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The 217 Today Podcast

In today's deep dive, we hear about how some Indigenous-led environmental groups are pushing to give the Mississippi river some of the same legal rights as people.

The 21st Show

Today we recognized Tuskegee Airmen Commemoration Day and celebrated the first Black military aviators in the U.S. Army Air Corps.

The 21st Show

Tens of thousands of Americans who gave their lives in wars around the world have not yet received a proper burial. A team helping locate those missing in action came to Illinois to talk about their work and how technology is changing their searches. Two of them joined us.

The 217 Today Podcast

In today's deep dive, we’ll learn more about New Philadelphia, which recently became the nation’s 424th national park.

The 21st Show

We were joined by a professor of law to discuss the foundations of our justice system and how children and marginalized communities are affected by the operations of that system.

The 21st Show

To talk about what's in the FDA's new guidelines for men who have sex with men, the science behind them, and the stigma they have caused, we were joined by a doctor, an LGBTQ advocate, and a representative from a blood bank.

The 217 Today Podcast

In today's deep dive, we’ll hear a conversation about the work of indigenous artists being displayed in a new exhibit at the Spurlock Museum.

The 21st Show

The 21st was joined by the state superintendent to talk about the funding and how to apply for it, as well as the importance of preschool in early childhood education.

The 21st Show

To talk about what's actually in the legislation, what its effects might be, and the potential legal challenges, The 21st was joined by a reporter who's been following the story, the director of strategic partnerships for an abortion access fund, and a professor of law.

The 217 Today Podcast

In today's deep dive, we hear about how the residents and organizations of Rockford are coming together to create a plan addressing cultural equity.