The 217 Today Podcast
217 Today: Wednesday, Oct. 27, 2021
In today's deep dive, we'll learn about how COVID-19 misinformation spreads in rural areas of Illinois.
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The 21st Show
Who owns local newspapers and TV newsrooms?
As part of our weeklong "Who's In Charge of The News?" special series, we focused on the few companies that own TV stations and newspapers in downstate Illinois.
The 21st Show
Yes, investigative and statehouse journalism still exists in Illinois
As we ask "Who’s in charge of news?" we explored non-profit news organizations focused on hard-hitting investigations and statehouse reporting. We were joined by representatives from Pro-Publica, the Midwest Center for Investigative Reporting, and Capitol News Illinois.
The 217 Today Podcast
217 Today: Tuesday, Oct. 26, 2021
In today's deep dive, we'll hear Illinois Newsroom’s Jim Meadows speak with a Northwestern professor who researches areas with a shortage of news coverage.
The 21st Show
What a shrinking newspaper costs a community
Some version of the newspaper known today as The State-Journal Register has been published in Springfield and Sangamon County since 1831, but today, The newspaper of today is a shadow of what it once was. Today on the program, we talk about what's lost when a community sees its newspaper shrinks.
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Finding Black And Latino focused news in Illinois
We talked to leaders of Black and Latino-focused media organizations about the history and objectives of their organizations, access to news that isn't centered on white communities, and more.
The 217 Today Podcast
217 Today: Monday, Oct. 25, 2021
In today's deep dive, we'll look at two newspapers in Ford County-- one that just started last year, and another that ended publication last month.
The 21st Show
Coming October 25: Who’s in charge of the news?
Next week: The 21st is talking about news deserts, news ownership, and news literacy in Illinois. Share your concerns about local news by leaving us a voicemail at 217.300.2121 or emailing talk@21stshow.org
The 217 Today Podcast
217 Today: Friday, Oct. 22, 2021
In today's deep dive, we'll see how close Illinois is to getting 1 million new electic vehicles on the road.
The 21st Show
Bach to Black: Making classical music appreciation more inclusive
Bach to Black is a new project from a University of Illinois professor and pianist that pairs Johann Sebastian Bach's music with works written by Black composers. It's designed to bridge divides in the music community and increase diversity and inclusion in classical music.
These programs are partially sponsored by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council Agency.
