The 217 Today Podcast
217 Today: Monday October 26, 2020
In today's deeper dive, state representative Darren Bailey says he’ll continue his court battle against Governor Pritzker’s use of emergency powers during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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217 Today: Friday October 23, 2020
In today's deeper dive, about a third of all Illinois counties are at a warning level for COVID-19. Among them is Macon County in central Illinois.
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Live: Trump-Biden Final Presidential Debate
President Trump and Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden have their final debate Thursday night in Nashville. Watch the debate live below at 8pm
The 21st Show
ENCORE: Fall Foliage Trips In Illinois And Beyond
Fall in Illinois and the Midwest has plenty to offer: apple picking, brewing up warm apple cider, fall foliage and pumpkin patches. Maybe even the occasional corn-maze to get lost in. These are just some of the fall activities you may be looking forward to. You also may be looking to get up and out for a fall road trip before colder weather sets in.
The 21st Show
Do Presidential Debates Even Matter?
Tonight is the final presidential debate before the 2020 Election — but with all the cross-talk and one-liners from the candidates on stage — is there value to the presidential debate? Especially when many voters have already cast their ballots? The 21st spoke with an Illinois debate coach and a media historian.
The 217 Today Podcast
217 Today: Thursday October 22, 2020
In today's deeper dive, handling the stress of the COVID-19 pandemic has been a mental health challenge for many people. Experts anticipate this winter will be even worse.
The 21st Show
Theater Produces Play Focused On First Ladies
With an eye on the presidential election, the Chicago-based theater group known as The Neo-Futurists began its fall season with “45 Plays for America’s First Ladies.” The 21st speaks to the play's director and a Chicago-based performer about the production.
The 21st Show
Interview: Jonathan Alter, Author Of “His Very Best: Jimmy Carter, A Life”
In the more than 40 years since he’s left The White House, many have assessed Jimmy Carter’s presidency as a failure while calling him the country’s best ex-president. The 21st talks with the author of the first full-length independent biography of the 39th president.
The 217 Today Podcast
217 Today: Wednesday October 21, 2020
In today's deeper dive, Northern Illinois University is expanding COVID-19 testing efforts into what some might consider unexpected places: wastewater.
The 21st Show
Why Voting for Down-Ballot Elected Positions Matter
The 21st spoke to a panel of guests comprised by down-ballot politicians around the state of Illinois to provide some context and understanding of the less-covered elected offices.