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Rich Frank, former president of Disney Studios, and Leslie (Miller) Frank, an Emmy award-winning broadcast journalist — University of Illinois College of Media

The 21st Show

October 13, 2022

Rich and Leslie Frank reflect on media, news and winemaking

Former Disney Studios executive Rich Frank and former TV news anchor/reporter Leslie Frank reflected on their careers and their generous gift to Illinois journalism students.

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Domenico Montanaro, Senior Political Editor/Correspondent, Washington Desk — Illinois Public Media

The 21st Show

October 13, 2022

NPR’s Domenico Montanaro previews 2022 Midterm elections

Abortion rights, crime, the economy, election deniers. Domenico Montanaro talked about how those topics will factor in the 2022 Midterms.

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Democratic Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul (left) is facing a challenge from Republican Tom DeVore. — Chicago Sun-Times/AP

The 217 Today Podcast

October 13, 2022

217 Today: Incumbent Democrat Kwame Raoul faces Republican challenger Tom DeVore in IL Attorney General race

In today's deep dive, we’ll take a closer look at the race for Illinois Attorney General, where incumbent Democrat Kwame Raoul faces Republican challenger Tom DeVore.

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The 21st Show

October 12, 2022

Extinction of Olney Squirrels

The city of Olney is proud of its multitude of albino squirrels. But are they on the verge of extinction?

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A sign-carrying anti-gay protester is surrounded by a sea of Pride umbrellas during the Pride parade in Winston-Salem, N.C., June 18, 2022. Hateful references to gays, lesbians and other LGBTQ Americans on social media surged following Florida's adoption of a law restricting how teachers can talk about sexual orientation with younger students. — AP Photo/Skip Foreman, File)

The 21st Show

October 12, 2022

Rise in anti-LGBTQ rhetoric

This year, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer communities in Illinois have found themselves to be the targets of hatred.

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State Treasurer Mike Frerichs, left, and his opponent Tom Demmer are pictured during Illinois State Fair political days in Springfield. — Capitol News Illinois

The 217 Today Podcast

October 12, 2022

217 Today: Illinois Treasurer candidates discuss taxes and the potential merger of the treasurer and comptroller offices

In today's deep dive, we’ll hear from both candidates running for Illinois Treasurer: incumbent Democrat Mike Frerichs and his challenger, Republican state representative Tom Demmer.

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The 21st Show

October 11, 2022

Touring Black on Black on Black on Black art exhibition

We talked with the artists who created works for the “Black on Black on Black on Black" at the Krannert Art Museum.

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Thomas Lynch (R), a candidate in the 2nd congressional district, during an interview at Illinois Public Media's studios. — Illinois Public Media

The 217 Today Podcast

October 11, 2022

217 Today: 2nd District Republican candidate Thomas Lynch talks gun control and abortion ahead of the midterm election

In today's deep dive, we’ll hear from Republican Thomas Lynch, who is attempting to unseat incumbent Democrat Robin Kelly in Illinois’ second congressional district.

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