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The 217 Today Podcast

January 16, 2025

217 Today: There’s a new Piano Man in town

In today's deep dive, we'll listen to a conversation with Andrew Simek about his take on the new position and the role music has played in his life.

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ICE detention center — Veronica Gabriela Cardenas/Pool Photo via AP

The 21st Show

January 15, 2025

Four More Years: What will Trump’s reforms to immigration policies look like?

The Illinois state flag is displayed on a building on West Monroe Street in the Loop, Thursday, Aug. 29, 2024. — Pat Nabong / Sun-Times

The 217 Today Podcast

January 15, 2025

217 Today: The state of Illinois may soon get a new flag

In today's deep dive, we'll listen to a conversation with commissioner Will Stephens to learn more about what went into the process of selecting a new Illinois state flag.

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Harley Johnson and Brian DeMarco — Heather Coit/University of Illinois

The 21st Show

January 14, 2025

U of I professors work on bringing Quantum Computing to the forefront

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California wildfires — AP Photo/John Locher

The 21st Show

January 14, 2025

Aftermath: Stories of devastation and heroism following California wildfires and a look into what’s causing them

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A cocktail glass rests on a bartop next to a candle. — Photo Courtesy of Experience CU website

The 217 Today Podcast

January 14, 2025

217 Today: Experience CU kicks off the year promoting non-alcoholic beverages with the Mocktail Trail

In today's deep dive, we'll listen to a conversation with the Experience CU Vice President of Destination Branding and Development about the CU Mocktail Trail.

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