The 21st Show
The pandemic has halted and changed our many ways of living across our state and the world. Despite these drastic changes to our lifestyles and traveling opportunities, there is one issue that has not gone away during this pandemic – and that is human trafficking. It happens right here in Illinois and to learn more about how the pandemic plays a role in it, The 21st was joined by two experts and a survivor.
The 21st Show
Winter in the midwest can be cold, dark and a little depressing — especially during a global pandemic. The 21st spoke to a UK-based author who has written a book on how to embrace “Wintering.”
The 217 Today Podcast
In today's deep dive, we learn about the bittersweet feeling many foreign-born doctors in the U.S. got when receiving the COVID-19 vaccine, as family members back home still wait to get vaccinated.
The 21st Show
Over the course of the final six months of Donald Trump's presidential term, the administration carried out more than 13 executions.That's more than the federal government executed in the previous half-century combined. Reporter Michael Tarm witnessed 10 of those executions for The Associated Press, and his observations are at odds with what federal officials noted in their reports.
The 21st Show
To look back in time and explore what prehistoric Illinois may have looked like, what creatures roamed these lands and why you likely won’t be finding any dinosaur fossils here, The 21st was joined by senior paleontologist at the Illinois State Geological Survey and a vertebrate paleontologist and associate curator of Fossil Reptiles at the Field Museum in Chicago.
The 217 Today Podcast
In today's deep dive, some farmers are getting paid for the carbon that their plants naturally remove from the air, but there are still a lot of questions about how carbon markets fit into the larger picture of reducing greenhouse gasses.
The 21st Show
As the virus has spread around the world in the last 12 months, it’s also mutated. The 21st was joined by two experts to help us answer some questions about what we know about these new variants and what we still have to learn.
The 21st Show
As we observe Black History Month, there are many heroes that get recognized for their enduring contributions to society. An unsung hero of Black history is Nance Legins-Costley: an Illinois woman who is often referred to as the first slave that Abraham Lincoln freed, but whose story goes far beyond that narrative. To talk about the life and legacy of Nance Legins-Costley are the former president of the Abraham Lincoln Association and a Lincoln scholar.
The 217 Today Podcast
In today's deep dive, people of color continue to be hit hard by COVID-19, but they’re being vaccinated at lower rates. Experts say mistrust in vaccines is a big factor. Side Effects Public Media’s Darian Benson reports on some groups that are trying to help.
The 217 Today Podcast
In today's deep dive, the Democratic primary for the Urbana mayor’s race is coming up on Tuesday. We’lltake a look at where the three candidates stand on police reform.
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