The 21st Show
Joanne Lee Molinaro has been sharing her recipes and family stories since 2016, but the Illinois native and graduate of the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign never expected her food, and her words, to mean so much to so many people. She joined The 21st to talk about her book "Korean Vegan," as well as the intersection of food and cultural identity. This segment originally aired on September 18, 2021.
The 21st Show
Despite a court order, Illinois’ child-welfare agency continues to fail Spanish-speaking families; that’s the conclusion of an investigation by ProPublica. We talked with one of the reporters behind the story. This segment originally aired on September 16, 2021.
The 217 Today Podcast
In today's deep dive, we'll speak with an epidemiologist about the cause of rising COVID-19 infections at the University of Illinois.
The 21st Show
Seasonal affective disorder, or SAD, affects an estimated 10 million Americans each year. To talk about it, The 21st was joined by a professor of clinical psychiatry and the clinical director of a counseling center.
The 21st Show
There are nearly 800,000 veterans currently living in Illinois, each with a unique story and experience during their service and as transition back into civilian life. Ahead of Veteran’s Day, we spoke with four of those Illinois veterans about why they served, what challenges they face, and misconceptions about veterans and their experiences.
The 217 Today Podcast
In today's deep dive, we'll learn about a new Illinois agency dedicated to reducing gun violence.
The 21st Show
Emily Oster is an economist, known for using data to apply rational thinking to everything from COVID risk to family matters, like pregnancy and parenting. She joined The 21st to talk about her latest book, “The Family Firm: A Data-Driven Guide to Better Decision Making in the Early School Years.” This segment originally aired on September 20, 2021.
The 21st Show
The annual report from the Illinois State Board of Education revealed how the COVID-19 pandemic affected student enrollment. Also, many districts are forced to deal with vacancies.
The 217 Today Podcast
In today's deep dive, we'll learn about a new tool that could help you discover what contaminants are in your water.
The 217 Today Podcast
In today's deep dive, we’ll hear from ranchers who are starting their own beef processing plant.
These programs are partially sponsored by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council Agency.
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