The 217 Today Podcast
217 Today: Tuesday, Nov. 9, 2021
In today's deep dive, we'll learn about a new Illinois agency dedicated to reducing gun violence.
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The 21st Show
Economist Emily Oster says run your family like a business
Emily Oster is an economist, known for using data to apply rational thinking to everything from COVID risk to family matters, like pregnancy and parenting. She joined The 21st to talk about her latest book, “The Family Firm: A Data-Driven Guide to Better Decision Making in the Early School Years.” This segment originally aired on September 20, 2021.
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Reporter roundtable: The Illinois Report Card
The annual report from the Illinois State Board of Education revealed how the COVID-19 pandemic affected student enrollment. Also, many districts are forced to deal with vacancies.
The 217 Today Podcast
217 Today: Monday, Nov. 8, 2021
In today's deep dive, we'll learn about a new tool that could help you discover what contaminants are in your water.
The 217 Today Podcast
217 Today: Friday, Nov. 5, 2021
In today's deep dive, we’ll hear from ranchers who are starting their own beef processing plant.
The 21st Show
Undoing community violence and trauma
Today, we bring the ideas of gun violence, mental health, and trauma together to talk about the cycle this can create: people witness violence in their community or their home and then contribute to the violence in their community or home.
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“Pedestrians in Peoria” traverse every city street
Two women in Peoria have taken the idea of “going out for a walk” to a whole new level. Two childhood friends from Peoria set out in November of 2019 to traverse all 1,639 streets in Peoria.
The 217 Today Podcast
217 Today: Thursday, Nov. 4, 2021
In today's deep dive, we'll get a sneak peak at the first in-person lyric theatre production since the start of the pandemic at Krannert Center for the Performing Arts in Urbana.
The 21st Show
Public Service Loan Forgiveness overhaul
Graduates have been frustrated and confused by the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program for years. Last month The Department of Education announced reforms that they hope will make it easier for public sector workers to have their loans forgiven. To talk about the program, The 21st was joined by directors from the Illinois Student Assistance Commission and Student Borrower Protection Center.
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What’s next for Adam Kinzinger?
Last week, Illinois Congressman Adam Kinzinger came out with a video announcing he would not be seeking re-election. There’s been speculation about him possibly running for governor or the US Senate here in Illinois — both of which would be uphill climbs just to win the primary. We talked about what the future might hold for Kinzinger with former leading conservative radio host and current editor-at-large of "The Bulwark."