The 217 Today Podcast
217 Today: Monday, Oct. 11, 2021
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn more about two animals recently declared extinct that once called Illinois home.
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217 Today: Friday, Oct. 8, 2021
In today's deep dive, we’ll get an update on how Illinois is doing in getting money to the K-12 schools in the state that need it most.
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The show must go on
Musicians across Illinois, like those around the world, have been finding ways to adapt to life in a pandemic. Whether with masks and distancing or perfecting their virtual performances, the show has gone on. This interview originally aired on May 12, 2021.
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Bias in ADHD diagnosis
Often when we think of someone with ADHD, a young white boy comes to mind, but while ADHD is more commonly diagnosed and treated in white boys, the disorder is found across genders and races. This interview originally aired September 14, 2021.
The 217 Today Podcast
217 Today: Thursday, Oct. 7, 2021
In today's deep dive, we'll get the answers to some frequently asked questions about COVID-19 vaccine booster shots.
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TikTok Host Helping Move People To Peoria
A woman on Tiktok has named herself as Peoria’s “fan girl” and has been posting videos of affordable houses in town for sale. She has gained thousands of followers and influenced more than 20 people to move to Peoria. This segment originally aired June 21, 2021.
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LGTBQ Spaces are Disappearing
Spaces for LGBTQ+ people are disappearing, with nearly 40 percent of gay bars closing around the U.S. in recent decades — including many here in Illinois. The 21st spoke with guests about what is lost and where younger generations are finding support and community. This segment originally aired on June 8, 2021.
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217 Today: Wednesday, Oct. 6, 2021
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn about new research about how to best convince unvaccinated people to get the COVID-19 shot.
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Illinois Athlete Isaiah Rigo Is Tokyo Bound
The Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games were this August — like so many things, delayed a year by the pandemic. The 21st was joined by first-time Paralympian and University of Illinois student Isaiah Rigo. This segment originally aired on August 19, 2021.
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A Reckoning At Covenant Fellowship Church
A church on the campus of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, is now in crisis following an investigation by WBEZ radio in Chicago, showing a long history of sexual and spiritual abuse amongst congregants, and subsequent cover-ups by church leadership. This segment originally aired on August 19, 2021.