The 217 Today Podcast
217 Today: Monday March 8, 2021
In today’s deep dive, a deeply divided country makes it harder for social studies teachers to do their jobs. Illinois Newsroom's education reporter Lee Gaines takes us into the classroom.
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The 21st Show
The 21st At The Capitol — March 5, 2021 At 7:30 PM
Welcome to The 21st at the Capitol, where we take our weekday show from radio to television to talk about what Illinois lawmakers are doing and how it might affect you. This week, host Brian Mackey is interviewing state Senate President Don Harmon and House Republican Leader Jim Durkin.
The 217 Today Podcast
217 Today: Friday March 5, 2021
In today’s deep dive, one part of the COVID relief package being debatedin the US Senate today is $350 billion for state and local governments. We hear from a University of Illinois researcher who says this money is necessary.
The 21st Show
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
Food Deserts in Southern Illinois
Many counties in Southern Illinois are facing challenges getting access to fresh and affordable food. This problem was here before the pandemic and now it has been heightened even more by COVID-19.
The 21st Show
Interview: Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL)
Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL) is now chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee. He joined The 21st to discuss a busy week in Washington, including his questions about the January 6 siege on the US Capitol.
The 217 Today Podcast
217 Today: Thursday March 4, 2021
In today’s deep dive, Iowa is now weeks into distributing the coronavirus vaccine to residents who are 65 or older. With vaccine demand still far outstripping supply, many Iowans are frustrated by being unable to get an appointment.
The 21st Show
Author Interview: Fear Fighter Luvvie Ajayi Jones
The 21st spoke with author and Illinoisian Luvvie Ajayi Jones, on her new book: Professional Troublemaker: The Fear-Fighter Manual about how fear holds us back, and how we can overcome it.
The 21st Show
COVID-19 Cases Post Vaccine
President Joe Biden says the U.S. expects to take delivery of enough coronavirus vaccine for all adults by the end of May. Despite the stepped-up pace of vaccine production, the work of inoculating Americans could extend well into the summer. We looked into vaccine distribution here in Illinois.
The 217 Today Podcast
217 Today: Wednesday March 3, 2021
In today’s deep dive, we’ll hear from Paul Mensah with Pfizer in St. Louis. He led a team that developed the company’s COVID-19 vaccine.
