The 21st Show
Two Latina Politicians Offer Differing Views of Appealing To Hispanic Voters
The 21st spoke to two Hispanic Illinois-based politicians, one from each end of the political spectrum on their experience appealing to Hispanic voters.
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Not All Hispanic Voters Are Alike
There are 2.2 million Hispanic Illinoisians, 17% of the state’s population. We’ll talk to a Pew Researcher who recently co-wrote a study on the issues most important to Hispanic voters in 2020, and speak with some Hispanic leaders from both sides of the aisle.
The 21st Show
First Presidential Debate Reactions
With the first presidential debate coming on Tuesday night, The 21st recapped it with the chief political reporter for the Chicago Tribune.
The 217 Today Podcast
217 Today: Wednesday September 30, 2020
Today, we hear about a weekly newspaper closing its doors after more than 140 years of publication. Plus, the University of Illinois walks back its claims of FDA Emergency Use Authorization for its saliva-based COVID-19 test.
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Live Updates: 1st Presidential Debate Between Trump And Biden
Follow NPR's live coverage of the first 2020 presidential election debate, including fact-checking and analysis tonight at 8pm CST. President Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden are in Cleveland for the event, moderated by Chris Wallace of Fox News.
The 21st Show
Peter Manseau’s Jefferson Bible
Peter Manseau, author of “The Jefferson Bible: A Biography.”, joins The 21st to talk more about his book.
The 21st Show
Amy Coney Barrett: Trump’s SCOTUS Pick
President Trump has selected Amy Coney Barrett to fill the Supreme Court seat left by the latest Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. If confirmed, Coney Barrett could represent the biggest ideological shift for the court in decades. We’ll speak with Amy Howe of SCOTUS Blog and a law professor who worked with Trump’s nominee.
The 217 Today Podcast
217 Today: Tuesday September 29, 2020
Today on 217 Today, a look at the candidates running for Champaign County Treasurer. Plus, an Illinois Newsroom investigation into school arrest data.
The 21st Show
Chicago Cubs And White Sox Make The 2020 Playoffs
The Major League Baseball regular season ended yesterday. But whether you’re a Cubs, White Sox, or even a Cardinals fan, you still have something to root for. All 3 teams made it to the playoffs. We’ll recap the season and get a preview of the new playoff format.
The 21st Show
Graduated Income Tax On The Ballot
Early voting is underway in Illinois, and one of the biggest questions on the ballot is whether the state constitution should be changed to allow for a graduated income tax — where people who make more money pay a higher rate. We answer your questions on the proposed constitutional amendment.