The 217 Today Podcast
217 Today: Tuesday December 1, 2020
In today’s deep dive, during the first three months of the pandemic, the number of Americans dying, not just from COVID-19, increased compared to previous years.
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The 21st Show
Interview: Author Evan Osnos Profiles President-Elect Biden In New Book
As President-elect Joe Biden prepares to take office in January 2021, The 21st speaks to the author of Joe Biden: The Life, The Run, and What Matters Now.
The 21st Show
COVID-19 Testing Access
Testing for COVID-19 can help slow the spread of the virus and prevent outbreaks, yet many in the state are frustrated with how difficult accessing a test can be. We’ll talk about disparities to testing access across communities in Illinois.
The 217 Today Podcast
217 Today: Monday November 30, 2020
In today’s deep dive, millions more Americans are facing food insecurity during the COVID-19 pandemic. We’ll learn about a new data-driven map tracking food insecurity rates.
The 21st Show
ENCORE: DeKalb Disability Activist, Melissa Blake
Writer and disability activist Melissa Blake isn’t letting internet trolls stop her from spreading a message of positivity and acceptance online. We’ll talk to the DeKalb resident about her recent runway debut during New York Fashion Week.
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ENCORE: Latinx, Latino, Hispanic: How Do You Identify?
A recent study from the Pew Research Center found that about 1 in 4 Hispanics in the United States have heard of the word Latinx, and just 3% use it to describe themselves. Today, we’ll talk about the origins and usage of the terms Hispanic, Latino and Latinx.
The 217 Today Podcast
217 Today: Wednesday November 25, 2020
In today’s deep dive, across Illinois’ Region 6 hospitals have less than 30% capacity remaining. Health reporter Christine Herman continues her check-ins with area hospitals amid the continued rise in COVID-19 cases.
The 21st Show
ENCORE: ‘Decoding Dogs’
Maybe you’ve spent more time at home with your dog in recent months and thought "what are they thinking?" We’ll speak with a Bloomington-based psychology professor who studies the minds of canines.
The 21st Show
ENCORE: Interview: Ian Haney Lopez Talks Racism And Politics
The 21st sppke with constitutional lawyer, race and class scholar, and author Ian Haney Lopez about dog-whistle politics, and the role that race and class plays in electoral politics.
The 217 Today Podcast
217 Today: Tuesday November 24, 2020
In today’s deep dive, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and Illinois Department of Public Health warn this Thanksgiving could become a super-spreader COVID-19 event if the proper precautions aren't taken.