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The 21st Show

With Illinois set to lift the statewide indoor mask mandate on February 28, 2022, questions remain about what’s next in the case of schools. We were joined by two reporters following the story.

The 217 Today Podcast

In today's deep dive, we’ll hear the first of a two-part conversation with University of Illinois chancellor Robert Jones.

The 217 Today Podcast

In today's deep dive, we’ll learn how Illinois Theatre has adapted the script and incorporated COVID protocols into their new production of “The Whistleblower,” opening tonight at Krannert Center for the Performing Arts.

The 21st Show

Chicago is known for many things: It's food, architecture, and culture, just to name a few. The 21st was joined by a south side native better known as "Chicago’s Neighborhood historian" who wanted to share all of Chicago’s riches and history with his 81,000 followers on TikTok.

The 21st Show

Around the country, at school board meetings, in state legislatures, and in some local libraries, books are facing challenges, and many of the books being challenged have to do with race. To talk about this rise in book censorship, what’s behind it, and how it impacts which lived experiences get shared in classrooms, we were joined by the editor of an independent editorial book site, as well as professors of library science and comparative literature. 

The 217 Today Podcast

In today's deep dive, we’ll learn more about vertical farming and its potential problems for the climate. 

The 21st Show

Like all live performers, from actors to musicians, people who perform drag have had to adapt and change during the COVID-19 pandemic. The 21st was joined by two central Illinois drag performers to talk about different ways that drag artists have had to adjust to performing in the pandemic.

The 21st Show

Why do we think the wife of Abraham Lincoln was crazy? Some historians are saying that maybe it’s time for a reprisal of the way talk about her. One such historian joined us to talk about her findings. This segment originally aired December 8, 2021. 

The 21st Show

There's a lot happening in Illinois politics. To talk about criminal justice reform, public health, last week's budget address, and more, we were joined by State Representative Sonya Harper, joint chair of the Illinois Legislative Black Caucus.

The 217 Today Podcast

In today's deep dive, we’ll look at efforts to increase the number of doctors in rural areas where there’s been an increasing shortage.