The 217 Today Podcast
217 Today: Wednesday, July 21, 2021
In today's deep dive, prisons often provide a variety of job training programs. Now, one is turning to beekeeping.
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The 21st Show
Rebroadcast: What Doomed Cahokia?
A Native American city, larger than Paris and London at the time, was in Illinois. New research might shed some light on why it was abandoned and also challenge our misconceptions about Indigenous societies.
The 21st Show
Rebroadcast: Agriculture At Risk Due To Climate Change
The 21st was joined by one of the lead authors of the recently released report about Illinois’ climate change. They talked about the future of our state’s agriculture, human health and ecosystems.
The 217 Today Podcast
217 Today: Tuesday, July 20, 2021
In today's deep dive, we hear from we hear from the authors of a new book about how to create a slice of prairie in your backyard.
The 21st Show
Rebroadcast: Science Achieves Inception-Like Dream Communication
Although changing people’s thoughts while they are dreaming is still science-fiction, being able to communicate with them while dreaming appears to be possible after all.
The 21st Show
Rebroadcast: Why Are the Ice Cream Machines Always McBroken?
The internet is full of memes poking fun at how often McDonald’s ice cream machines seem to be broken — but there may be some truth to the McBroken stereotype. The 21st spoke to a technology reporter about this cold case of failing ice cream machines and what’s behind it.
The 21st Show
Rebroadcast: Tips For A Zero-Waste Lifestyle
To speak more about reducing the amount of waste we produce on a daily basis, The 21st was joined by a waste and sustainability consultant.
The 217 Today Podcast
217 Today: Monday, July 19, 2021
In today's deep dive, we meet the founder of a new organization in Champaign-Urbana that aims to provide critical support to local families whose babies spend their first weeks of life in the neonatal intensive care unit.
The 217 Today Podcast
217 Today: Friday, July 16, 2021
In today's deep dive, protests last summer fueled a debate over police in schools. In many cities, the conversation about “school resource officers” or “SROs” continues.
The 21st Show
Illinois Olympian: Darryl Sullivan
Illinois native Darryl Sullivan is headed to the Tokyo Olympics for the high jump. He’s ranked third in the world this year. We spoke to him about COVID-19 procedures, marijuana usage among Olympic sports athletes and how he's feeling leading up to the competition.
