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The 217 Today Podcast

In today's deep dive, we hear from we hear from the authors of a new book about how to create a slice of prairie in your backyard.

The 21st Show

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. 

The 21st Show

The internet is full of memes poking fun at how often McDonald’s ice cream machines seem to be broken — but there may be some truth to the McBroken stereotype. The 21st spoke to a technology reporter about this cold case of failing ice cream machines and what’s behind it. 

The 21st Show

To speak more about reducing the amount of waste we produce on a daily basis, The 21st was joined by a waste and sustainability consultant. 

The 217 Today Podcast

In today's deep dive, we meet the founder of a new organization in Champaign-Urbana that aims to provide critical support to local families whose babies spend their first weeks of life in the neonatal intensive care unit. 

The 217 Today Podcast

In today's deep dive, protests last summer fueled a debate over police in schools. In many cities, the conversation about “school resource officers” or “SROs” continues.

The 21st Show

Illinois native Darryl Sullivan is headed to the Tokyo Olympics for the high jump. He’s ranked third in the world this year. We spoke to him about COVID-19 procedures, marijuana usage among Olympic sports athletes and how he's feeling leading up to the competition.

The 21st Show

Every day, more people are shot across Illinois, not only in Chicago, but also in Rockford, Peoria, Springfield and Champaign. The 21st was joined by the Illinois Justice Project's Executive Director and a Criminology Professor who also co-directed a new report outlining how gun laws in Illinois are implemented and enforced. 

The 217 Today Podcast

In today's deep dive, as the delta variant of COVID-19 picks up steam, vaccination rates have slowed. We’ll learn how one Midwestern state is trying to get more shots in arms.

The 21st Show

The 21st was joined by travel writer Erica Zazo to hear about summer destinations, her recent "glamping" experience, and late-pandemic travel tips.