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The 21st Show

“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.

The 21st Show

A recent report outlines how deeply intertwined income inequality is with the lack of internet access.

The 217 Today Podcast

In today's deep dive, we’ll hear from Champaign County’s new public defender, Elisabeth Pollock, who will tell us about the end of cash bail, jail capacity issues and more.

The 21st Show

A man claims he spotted Bigfoot along Illinois 78 near Chandlerville. We were joined by the president of the Bigfoot Field Researchers Organization and a primatologist to discuss the legend, what it might take to prove the existence of a creature like Bigfoot, and more.

The 21st Show

Ten years ago, people began taking medication to prevent HIV infection. However, some communities in Illinois lag in usage of PrEP.

The 217 Today Podcast

In today's deep dive, we’ll take a look at how the Supreme Court’s Dobbs decision has affected abortion access in Illinois.

The 21st Show

For the first time, over-the-counter hearing aids have become available across America, but potential purchasers should be cautious.

The 21st Show

We remembered Zeigler native Nick Holonyak, Jr., who is credited with the development of the LED and many more inventions.

The 217 Today Podcast

In today's deep dive, we’ll learn about a new shelter for people dealing with homelessness in Champaign-Urbana.

The 21st Show

Reports of the death of independent bookstores seem to be an exaggeration. The 21st spoke to three independent bookstore owners and the Program Coordinator for the Midwest Independent Booksellers Association to hear more.