The 21st Show
Why didn’t eviction moratoriums protect some renters?
To explain how a multi-state landlord continued evictions and rent raises during the pandemic, we were joined by one of the journalists who followed this story
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The 21st Show
Reckoning with racist violence in Illinois
Most lynchings took place in 12 southern states, but racial terrorism was unleashed against African-Americans in many parts of Illinois.
The 217 Today Podcast
217 Today: New program will give Champaign’s Garden Hills residents new safety features to curb gun violence
In today's deep dive, we'll hear a conversation about a new program working to bring new safety features to the Garden Hills neighborhood in the city’s north end.
The 21st Show
Is it possible we’ll forget about COVID-19?
Despite the loss of millions of people, mask mandates, and more, neuroscientists say we will forget the pandemic.
The 21st Show
Durbin discusses Russia’s war on Ukraine and Supreme Court hearings
Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL) joined us to talk about Russia's attack on Ukraine, hearings for the first Black woman nominated to the Supreme Court, and more.
The 217 Today Podcast
217 Today: Pandemic may have halted progress toward ending racial disparities in cancer deaths
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn how the pandemic may be halting the progress of those working to lower cancer deaths among Black Americans.
The 21st Show
Family of ISU student fleeing war in Ukraine
Some 2.8 million people have fled the Russian war in Ukraine. The daughter and granddaughter of an Illinois State University student are among them. She joined The 21st to talk about what her family has been through.
The 21st Show
Illinoisan’s viewpoint inside Ukraine
Russia’s war against Ukraine continues unabated. We talked with an Illinois journalist who is on the ground in Lviv, Ukraine.
The 217 Today Podcast
217 Today: Illinois Department of Public Health Director Dr. Ngozi Ezike resigns after three years
In today's deep dive, we’ll take a look at Illinois Department of Public Health Director Dr. Ngozi Ezike's tenure, and how she helped people of all stripes navigate the COVID-19 pandemic.
The 217 Today Podcast
217 Today: All-time leading scorer for Illini basketball discusses current team before Big Ten Tournament
In today's deep dive, we'll hear a conversation with the leading scorer in Illinois men’s basketball history about this year’s Illini team ahead of the Big Ten Tournament.
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