The 217 Today Podcast
217 Today: Local physician writes children’s book on how to be a first responder
In today's deep dive, we’ll hear from local physician Breyanna Grays about her new children’s book.
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The 217 Today Podcast
217 Today: Illinois lawmakers facing corruption charges still receive pensions
In today's deep dive, we'll take a look at why and how former Illinois lawmakers in trouble with the law have kept their pensions.
The 21st Show
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 21st Show
“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 217 Today Podcast
217 Today: Governor Pritzker unveils a new state budget
In today's deep dive, we’ll take a closer look at the governor’s budget proposals and the state's reaction.
The 21st Show
Live from the Illinois Statehouse: 2023 State of the State and budget address
Gov. JB Pritzker (D-IL) delivers the 2023 combined State of the State and budget address to a joint session of the Illinois General Assembly.
The 21st Show
Live from the Illinois Statehouse: Previewing the State of the State and budget address
Today on The 21st, we spent the hour discussing what to expect from the governor's State of the State address, as well as hearing from legislative leaders to get their perspectives on the coming term.
The 217 Today Podcast
217 Today: Rockford man steps up to help elementary students without a ride to school
In today's deep dive, we’ll take a look at how a Rockford man got involved with elementary students in his neighborhood who needed a ride to school.
The 21st Show
Illinois is set to protect gender-affirming care. What does that look like?
To discuss how laws in Illinois and across the country are affecting transgender people, we were joined by a journalist and a panel of LGBTQ advocates.
The 21st Show
What does Illinois’ Reproductive Health Act actually do?
The 21st was joined by an Illinois state representative who was a lead sponsor on the Reproductive Health Act, which, among other things, made abortion access a fundamental right in Illinois.
These programs are partially sponsored by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council Agency.
