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The 217 Today Podcast

In today's deep dive, we'll hear Illinois Newsroom’s Jim Meadows speak with a Northwestern professor who researches areas with a shortage of news coverage.

The 21st Show

Some version of the newspaper known today as The State-Journal Register has been published in Springfield and Sangamon County since 1831, but today, The newspaper of today is a shadow of what it once was. Today on the program, we talk about what's lost when a community sees its newspaper shrinks.

The 21st Show

We talked to leaders of Black and Latino-focused media organizations about the history and objectives of their organizations, access to news that isn't centered on white communities, and more.

The 217 Today Podcast

In today's deep dive, we'll look at two newspapers in Ford County-- one that just started last year, and another that ended publication last month.

The 21st Show

Next week: The 21st is talking about news deserts, news ownership, and news literacy in Illinois. Share your concerns about local news by leaving us a voicemail at 217.300.2121 or emailing talk@21stshow.org

The 217 Today Podcast

In today's deep dive, we'll see how close Illinois is to getting 1 million new electic vehicles on the road.

The 21st Show

Bach to Black is a new project from a University of Illinois professor and pianist that pairs Johann Sebastian Bach's music with works written by Black composers. It's designed to bridge divides in the music community and increase diversity and inclusion in classical music. 

The 21st Show

According to the latest report from AARP Illinois and SAGE, more than 60 percent of LGBTQ adults fear neglect, abuse or discrimination because of their identity when accessing long-term care. We spoke with older members of the LGBTQ community about where they’re finding support.

The 217 Today Podcast

In today's deep dive, we’ll learn how one Midwest town is redefining emergency medical services.

The 21st Show

Fiona’s Guardians tells the story of Fiona, a 250-year old vampire who uses human guardians to procure her nightly requirement of 10 pints of human blood. The book is now also being turned into a podcast called “Mysterious Journey: Fiona’s Guardians” produced by Artists’ Ensemble Theater in Rockford. We were joined by the novel's author and the playwright who adapted the book into a podcast script.