The 21st Show
There's a lot happening in Illinois politics. To talk about criminal justice reform, public health, last week's budget address, and more, we were joined by State Representative Sonya Harper, joint chair of the Illinois Legislative Black Caucus.
The 217 Today Podcast
In today's deep dive, we’ll look at efforts to increase the number of doctors in rural areas where there’s been an increasing shortage.
The 21st Show
Last month, there was a notice that the Illinois Department of Labor had adopted emergency rules regulating trampoline courts. To talk more about what these new rules will entail, we were joined by the chief ride inspector at IDOL.
The 21st Show
Because of the "felony murder rule," hundreds of people in Illinois prisons are thought to be serving life sentences for murder even though they didn’t kill anyone, according to a recent analysis from the nonprofit news outlet Injustice Watch. The 21st was joined by someone affected by the rule, as well as two reporters following the story and the co-director of the Center for Wrongful Convictions.
The 217 Today Podcast
In today's deep dive, we’ll hear the voice of the late poet Langston Hughes as a part of WILL’s centennial celebration.
The 21st Show
The Born Again Labor Museum in Carbondale features art focused on worker’s rights, and it’s also a community event space for local labor rights organizations — which have seen a renewed interest in recent years as the pandemic highlights the plight of many essential workers across our economy. To tell us more about the history of labor organizing in Southern Illinois and about the Born Again Labor Museum, we were joined by the museum's co-founders.
The 21st Show
Though the COVID-19 vaccine presents no risk of infertility, research has now confirmed that the shots can affect menstrual cycles, with one recent linking vaccination to a slight increase in menstrual-cycle length. The 21st was joined by two researchers who have documented such cases, as well as an OB/GYN, to clarify the findings and dispel misinformation about the research.
The 217 Today Podcast
In today's deep dive, we’ll hear from the new U.S. Attorney for the Central District of Illinois, which covers nearly half the state.
The 217 Today Podcast
In today's deep dive, we'll check in once again with meteorologist Andrew Pritchard about the winter storm.
The 21st Show
As we approach our third year of the pandemic, there’s no denying there’s been a drastic shift in the way we do, view and approach work. To talk about reimagining workplace culture and the "Great Resignation," we were joined by an author and speaker who helps leaders develop and maintain inclusive and supportive spaces.
