The 21st Show
Carp are considered an invasive species in Illinois because they compete with native species and can destroy habitats. Scientists are working to keep these carp out of the Great Lakes. To tell us more about the new acoustic deterrent system, The 21st was joined by a USGS Scientist and the lead of the Bioacoustics team with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
The 21st Show
Since the start of the pandemic, attacks against Asian Americans have been on the rise nationally and here in Illinois. The 21st spoke with a researcher and an anti-hate training coordinator about these hateful incidents.
The 217 Today Podcast
In today's deep dive, after summer camps throughout Illinois were canceled last year because of COVID-19, leaders are hopeful they’ll get to welcome kids back this summer.
The 21st Show
Many people rely on free, in-person filing help to get the most out of their federal return. In a pandemic though, many people could miss out on help when they need it most. The 21st was joined by two Illinois accountants and answer some listener questions.
The 21st Show
The electrical grid and energy system in Texas were not ready for the polar vortex and climate change means extreme weather events are going to become more common. What about here in Illinois and the Midwest — how resilient is our power supply?
The 217 Today Podcast
In today's deep dive, anyone who lacks health insurance has until mid-May to sign up for options offered through the Affordable Care Act.
The 217 Today Podcast
In today's deep dive, across the country, Black people are getting the COVID-19 vaccine at lower rates than the general population. State and county health officials point to hesitancy – a distrust of the medical establishment about getting vaccinated – as a reason for the gap. But as Mary Hansen reports, equity advocates say access plays a role too.
The 21st Show
Illinois Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi, who represents the northwest suburbs of Chicago, joined The 21st to talk about the next round of COVID relief being considered this week in the U.S. House, including $1,400 stimulus checks, an extension of enhanced unemployment benefits, and aid for state and local governments; plus increasing attacks on Americans of Asian descent, and problems at the U.S. Postal Service.
The 21st Show
A higher education is now the second largest source of consumer debt, second only to mortgages. Amid the pandemic, there have been increasing calls to forgive student loan debt or cancel it all together. The 21st discusses what debt cancellation could look like, and who it could help most.
The 217 Today Podcast
In today's deep dive, we take a look at how U.S. Rep. Adam Kinzinger's time at Illinois State University and serving on the McLean County Board shaped the politician he is today.
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