The 217 Today Podcast
217 Today: Monday February 1, 2021
In today's deep dive, the pandemic has hammered the nation’s economy. And for people with disabilities, who often have trouble finding jobs, COVID has been devastating.
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2020 - 2021 Roger Ebert Fellows
In this web exclusive, the Roger Ebert Fellows, Casey Daly, Grace Johnson, and Scarlett O'hara talk with adviser and film critic Michael Phillips about some films that they were drawn to throughout 2020 and what they are looking forward to in 2021.
The 217 Today Podcast
217 Today: Friday January 29, 2021
In today’s deep dive, the Cline Center has been curating data on coups and attempted coups since 2013. Illinois Newsroom’s Brian Moline spoke with The Cline Center’s Executive Director, Scott Althaus, about why they classify the violence at the US Capitol as such.
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Author Interview: Jason Diamond, ‘The Sprawl: Reconsidering the Weird American Suburbs’
The suburbs have long been derided in the popular imagination — endless miles of identical houses, chain restaurants, and big-box stores. And yet, most of us live in suburbs — or at least suburban environments. The 21st spoke to the author of The Sprawl: Reconsidering the Weird American Suburbs, Jason Diamond, who says the suburbs are due for a reappraisal.
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Are Polar Vortices Becoming Common In Illinois?
Two years ago, Illinoisans suffered from bone-chilling temperatures, brought on by the polar vortex. Could these record-breaking and deadly weather events become more frequent? And what’s in store for the rest of this winter?
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217 Today: Thursday January 28, 2021
In today’s deep dive, Illinois’ first year of legal marijuana sales was largely successful after overcoming a few initial hurdles.
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How to Run for Local Office 101
After the last election or January 6, 2021 insurrection at the US Capitol, some Illinoisans have been inspired to be more involved in their local government. To discuss the logistics of running for local office, The 21st was joined by a member of the Illinois State Board of Elections, the president of The Lincoln Series and a mayoral candidate.
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Interview: Rep. Rodney Davis (R-IL)
In the past month, the United States has gone through an insurrection at the Capitol, the impeahcment of former President Donald Trump and the inaguration of President Joe Biden. Congressman Rodney Davis joined The 21st to discuss these events and more.
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217 Today: Wednesday January 27, 2021
In today’s deep dive, student abolitionists at the University of Illinois’ campus in Urbana want campus police gone. But, campus police and university administrators say they’re a necessary part of college life.
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Letterboxd: Social Media for Movie Lovers
As more people are sitting at home watching films, many have turned to the social media platform Letterboxd to rate and candidly share their opinions about films.
