The 21st Show
Author Interview: At Home on an Unruly Planet
A house is different from home. But what happens when our homes are no longer safe places?
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The 21st Show
Asian American History required in IL schools
Starting this school year, all public schools in Illinois will be required to teach a unit on Asian American history and culture as part of their social studies curriculum.
The 217 Today Podcast
217 Today: Invasive species threaten the Mississippi River Basin
In today's deep dive, we'll hear about the threat of invasive species to the Mississippi River Basin.
The 217 Today Podcast
217 Today: Education researcher says school staffing issues are more than just a ‘teacher shortage’
In today's deep dive, we'll take a closer look at the teacher shortage in the state of Illinois.
The 21st Show
‘Long Days, Short Years’ probes parenting styles
The book Long Days, Short Years traces how “parent” went from being a noun to a verb. We talked with author Andrew Bomback.
The 21st Show
Prisoncast: A Shared Audio Experience
Sunday 2-4 pm, NPR stations across Illinois will air a program for people inside prisons and their families on the outside.
The 217 Today Podcast
217 Today: Hall of Fame wide receiver returns to central Illinois to attend season opener, hold golf tournament
In today's deep dive, we'll hear from former Illinois Hall of Fame wide receiver David Williams about this year’s team and his charity golf tournament.
The 21st Show
Synthetic Chemicals Found in Over 8 Million Illinoisans’ Drinking Water
PFAS chemicals are in the products we use, from fast food wrappers to cleaning products and shampoo. How contaminated is Illinois water with PFAS?
The 21st Show
Carmen Bolden-Day talks about mysterious disappearance of her son Jelani
One year to the day after the disappearance of Jelani Day, his mother Carmen talked with The 21st about the investigation and a foundation in her son's honor.
The 217 Today Podcast
217 Today: School districts across Illinois attempt to increase diversity in Advanced Placement classes
In today's deep dive, we'll hear about efforts to increase diversity in Advanced Placement classes at high schools across the state.
These programs are partially sponsored by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council Agency.
