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Best of: Jimmy Soni on PayPal’s history with U of I
Author Jimmy Soni joined The 21st to discuss the history of online payments, PayPal, and the company's connection to central Illinois.
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The 21st Show
Best of: Creating and using AI responsibly
From studying engineering at the University of Illinois Champaign-Urbana, to a music career that had him touring the U.S., Japan, and Europe to now being a vice president at Microsoft — Ashley Llorens contains multitudes. He joined The 21st to talk about his expertise in AI, as well as the benefits and risks of a future with smarter machines.
The 217 Today Podcast
217 Today: A new historical marker in Illinois honors a worker killed protesting in the 1930s
In today's deep dive, we'll learn the history behind a new historical marker in Illinois that honors a worker killed protesting in the 1930s.
The 21st Show
Best of: 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.
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Best of: Quilt exhibit showcases men who lived with AIDS
Now until July, the Spurlock Museum in Urbana is exhibiting of local AIDS quilt panels made during the midst of the AIDS pandemic. University of Illinois journalism students teamed up with Illinois Public Media to create short videos about the panels and the men they memorialize.
The 217 Today Podcast
217 Today: Soil protection program unites climate change experts and farmers
In today's deep dive, we'll learn more about a program that finds common ground between climate change experts and farmers.
The 217 Today Podcast
217 Today: Performance at Krannert this weekend pays tribute to civil rights movement through jazz
In today's deep dive, we'll hear a conversation with University of Illinois associate professor of voice Barrington Coleman ahead of a performance Sunday night at Krannert Center for the Performing Arts in Champaign.
The 21st Show
“Last Call at the Hotel Imperial”: American foreign correspondents who defined the profession
The author of "Last Call at the Hotel Imperial" joined us this morning to talk about the achievements, missteps, and legacies of the American journalists who birthed the modern foreign correspondent.
The 21st Show
Avian Flu outbreaks in Illinois
We were joined by the State Veterinarian and the director of the Chicago Bird Collision Monitors to talk about the outbreak of Avian Flu and its impact on Illinois.
The 217 Today Podcast
217 Today: Illinois Holocaust survivor reflects on importance of remembering what led to World War II
In today's deep dive, we'll hear a conversation with Illinois Holocaust survivor Eric Blaustein who reflects on the importance of never forgetting what led to World War II.
