The 217 Today Podcast
217 Today: Tuesday March 9, 2021
In today’s deep dive, the story of Mayra Ramirez, in her own words. The 28-year-old was the first U.S. COVID-19 patient to receive a double lung transplant.
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Dealing With The Aftermath of Coal Plants
Coal is being phased out, but what happens with the smokestacks and hazardous material they leave behind? Some environmental groups want to see more regulation in the state when it comes to dismantling coal-fired power plants. The 21st spoke to a resident of Madison County, a reporter and an activist to learn more.
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Proposed Plant Prompts Hunger Strike
Illinois activists recently ended a 30 day hunger strike in protest of a proposed steel shredding plant in their community. The 21st spoke with two activists and an alderman about their experiences.
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Reporter Roundtable: Water Access, Centreville Water & Sewage Crisis
Groundwater is depleting in Joliet, one of Illinois' largest cities. Meanwhile, Centreville is being flooded with sewage. Two reporters joined The 21st to talk about both water crises and what leaders are doing about it.
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217 Today: Monday March 8, 2021
In today’s deep dive, a deeply divided country makes it harder for social studies teachers to do their jobs. Illinois Newsroom's education reporter Lee Gaines takes us into the classroom.
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The 21st At The Capitol — March 5, 2021 At 7:30 PM
Welcome to The 21st at the Capitol, where we take our weekday show from radio to television to talk about what Illinois lawmakers are doing and how it might affect you. This week, host Brian Mackey is interviewing state Senate President Don Harmon and House Republican Leader Jim Durkin.
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217 Today: Friday March 5, 2021
In today’s deep dive, one part of the COVID relief package being debatedin the US Senate today is $350 billion for state and local governments. We hear from a University of Illinois researcher who says this money is necessary.
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Science Achieves Inception-Like Dream Communication
Although changing people’s thoughts while they are dreaming is still science-fiction, being able to communicate with them while dreaming appears to be possible after all.
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Food Deserts in Southern Illinois
Many counties in Southern Illinois are facing challenges getting access to fresh and affordable food. This problem was here before the pandemic and now it has been heightened even more by COVID-19.
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Interview: Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL)
Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL) is now chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee. He joined The 21st to discuss a busy week in Washington, including his questions about the January 6 siege on the US Capitol.
