The 21st Show
Is it possible we’ll forget about COVID-19?
Despite the loss of millions of people, mask mandates, and more, neuroscientists say we will forget the pandemic.
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Durbin discusses Russia’s war on Ukraine and Supreme Court hearings
Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL) joined us to talk about Russia's attack on Ukraine, hearings for the first Black woman nominated to the Supreme Court, and more.
The 217 Today Podcast
217 Today: Pandemic may have halted progress toward ending racial disparities in cancer deaths
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn how the pandemic may be halting the progress of those working to lower cancer deaths among Black Americans.
The 21st Show
Family of ISU student fleeing war in Ukraine
Some 2.8 million people have fled the Russian war in Ukraine. The daughter and granddaughter of an Illinois State University student are among them. She joined The 21st to talk about what her family has been through.
The 21st Show
Illinoisan’s viewpoint inside Ukraine
Russia’s war against Ukraine continues unabated. We talked with an Illinois journalist who is on the ground in Lviv, Ukraine.
The 217 Today Podcast
217 Today: Illinois Department of Public Health Director Dr. Ngozi Ezike resigns after three years
In today's deep dive, we’ll take a look at Illinois Department of Public Health Director Dr. Ngozi Ezike's tenure, and how she helped people of all stripes navigate the COVID-19 pandemic.
The 217 Today Podcast
217 Today: All-time leading scorer for Illini basketball discusses current team before Big Ten Tournament
In today's deep dive, we'll hear a conversation with the leading scorer in Illinois men’s basketball history about this year’s Illini team ahead of the Big Ten Tournament.
The 21st Show
What does it take to get your photo on a stamp?
Can anyone get their photo or design on an official US Postal Service stamp? We were joined by the director of Stamp Services at USPS Headquarters and an Illinois resident who took a picture that will be featured on the upcoming "Mighty Mississippi" USPS stamp series.
The 21st Show
Sleeplessness epidemic among teens
From school and work pressures to the distractions and anxiety that come with having access to social media and everything else on their phones, it can be hard to get sleep as a teenager. In a survey a few years back, 58% more teenagers were “severely sleep deprived” than in 1991.The 21st was joined by two psychotherapists who wrote a book on this sleepless generation and what can be done to help.
The 217 Today Podcast
217 Today: High school students who speak multiple languages help promote COVID-19 vaccines
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn how high school students who speak multiple languages are getting the word out about COVID-19 vaccines.