The 21st Show
Not yet graduated from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, singer Sophia Byrd has already been nominated for two Grammy Awards, as part of an ensemble for her work in “Place,” a 2018 work by composer Ted Hearne and poet Saul Williams. Byrd also sang a selection from an upcoming album and talked about performing in a pandemic.
The 21st Show
Two college best friends from Illinois are using TikTok to collect bras and period products to fight period poverty. The 21st spoke to both of them to hear more about about their efforts to combat period poverty.
The 21st Show
According to the US Census, the Hispanic/Latino community is 17.5 percent of the Illinois' population. State Sen. Cristina Castro (D) is one of the co-chairs of the Latino Caucus and joined us.
The 217 Today Podcast
In today’s deep dive, a Champaign Unit 4 teacher was recently named a finalist for the Illinois Golden Apple Excellence in Teaching Award. She talks with Illinois Newsroom's Education Reporter Lee Gaines about the challenges and successes of teaching during the pandemic.
The 21st Show
The 21st speaks with Illinois Senate President Don Harmon, a Democrat from Oak Park; and House Minority Leader Jim Durkin a Republican from Western Springs, about the governor's budget proposal, COVID relief, the state’s energy infrastructure, pensions and more.
The 21st Show
Social psychologist Devon Price says we’re facing twin pandemics: one is the virus, and the other is the lies we tell ourselves about productivity. The 21st spoke to Price about their new book Laziness Does Not Exist.
The 217 Today Podcast
In today’s deep dive, the story of Mayra Ramirez, in her own words. The 28-year-old was the first U.S. COVID-19 patient to receive a double lung transplant.
The 21st Show
Coal is being phased out, but what happens with the smokestacks and hazardous material they leave behind? Some environmental groups want to see more regulation in the state when it comes to dismantling coal-fired power plants. The 21st spoke to a resident of Madison County, a reporter and an activist to learn more.
The 21st Show
Illinois activists recently ended a 30 day hunger strike in protest of a proposed steel shredding plant in their community. The 21st spoke with two activists and an alderman about their experiences.
The 21st Show
Groundwater is depleting in Joliet, one of Illinois' largest cities. Meanwhile, Centreville is being flooded with sewage. Two reporters joined The 21st to talk about both water crises and what leaders are doing about it.
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