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Terrell Jermaine Starr on life and war in Ukraine
We were joined by a University of Illinois Journalism alum who's been covering the war between Russia and Ukraine from the front lines.
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The 217 Today Podcast
217 Today: After implementing a new learning model, one Illinois middle school isn’t turning back
In today's deep dive, we'll take a look at the new PDSA learning model one Illinois middle school is using with promising results.
The 217 Today Podcast
217 Today: Experts monitor health of peregrine falcons and tag three newly born chicks
In today's deep dive, we'll hear how experts from Chicago’s Field Museum recently traveled to Rockford to band three peregrine falcon chicks who were born on top of the former Rockford Register Star building
The 21st Show
Music of Mermaid Heaven
The Champaign band Mermaid Heaven discusses their inspiration and relationship to the music they make.
The 21st Show
Who is Ken Griffin? And what does he want for Illinois?
With a $29.3 billion fortune, Ken Griffin is the wealthiest man in Illinois and using his money to influence politics.
The 217 Today Podcast
217 Today: As new mental health crisis line preps to go live, call centers deal with worker shortage
In today's deep dive, we'll hear how a new mental health crisis line is set to go live across the country this July. Although call centers are preparing for the spike in calls, there are not enough workers to take on the influx.
The 21st Show
Author interview: ‘Destination: Heartland’ (best of)
We talk with Cynthia Clampitt, author of the new book: Destination Heartland: A Guide to Discovering the Midwest's Remarkable Past.
The 21st Show
Investigating deaths at the Thomson prison
Following the deaths of 7 incarcerated people, the Marshall Project and NPR co-published an investigation into conditions at the U.S. penitentiary in Thomson, Illinois.
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217 Today: Chicago rap duo teaches students how to build rapping skills and confidence
In today's deep dive, we'll learn how a visit from a Chicago rap duo to a Champaign school taught students how to compose music and believe in themselves. Editor's note: Illinois plans to spend $500 million on broadband.
The 21st Show
Author interview: ‘Choosing Freedom’ by Karen Stohr
“Freedom” — and how we live our best lives with that idea at its core — is one of the many subjects addressed in the new book, Choosing Freedom: A Kantian Guide to Life.
