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217 Today: Soil protection program unites climate change experts and farmers
In today's deep dive, we'll learn more about a program that finds common ground between climate change experts and farmers.
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217 Today: Performance at Krannert this weekend pays tribute to civil rights movement through jazz
In today's deep dive, we'll hear a conversation with University of Illinois associate professor of voice Barrington Coleman ahead of a performance Sunday night at Krannert Center for the Performing Arts in Champaign.
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“Last Call at the Hotel Imperial”: American foreign correspondents who defined the profession
The author of "Last Call at the Hotel Imperial" joined us this morning to talk about the achievements, missteps, and legacies of the American journalists who birthed the modern foreign correspondent.
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Avian Flu outbreaks in Illinois
We were joined by the State Veterinarian and the director of the Chicago Bird Collision Monitors to talk about the outbreak of Avian Flu and its impact on Illinois.
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217 Today: Illinois Holocaust survivor reflects on importance of remembering what led to World War II
In today's deep dive, we'll hear a conversation with Illinois Holocaust survivor Eric Blaustein who reflects on the importance of never forgetting what led to World War II.
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Preserving historic sites in Illinois
Historic preservationists talk about the list "The Most Endangered Historic Places in Illinois.".
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Ambassador Ian Kelly gives an update on the war in Ukraine
Ian Kelly, former ambassador to Georgia ambassador, shared his thoughts on the now 2-month-old Russian invasion of Ukraine.
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217 Today: Home health aides are in high demand but hard to find
In today's deep dive, we’ll look at why it’s getting more challenging to recruit and retain home health workers.
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“New Leaf” program offers cannabis record expungement
To talk about the marijuana record expungement process and whether this initiative is living up to its promise of righting the wrongs of the war on drugs, we were joined by the co-founder of the Cannabis Equity Coalition and an attorney from a legal aid organization.
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Navigating post-graduate plans in the pandemic
To talk about navigating graduate school prospects in light of the complications of the pandemic, we were joined by admissions officials and a graduating senior.