News Local/State
House To Vote On 25th Amendment Resolution Against Trump
The House of Representatives is on track to impeach President Trump for the second time in 13 months — which would make him as the only president to receive the rebuke twice.
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The 21st Show
Constitutional Issues at the End of the Trump Presidency
The US Constitution has been put to the test for the past four years, and in the waning days of the Trump Presidency, constitutional issues and questions remain: the 25th Amendment, impeachment, and the president’s pardoning powers.
The 21st Show
Reporter Roundtable: Madigan Suspends House Speaker Campaign
Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan says he’s “suspending” his campaign to remain speaker — but not withdrawing. Could his actions lead to the first Black or first woman Speaker of the House?
The 217 Today Podcast
217 Today: Tuesday January 12, 2021
In today's deep dive, supply chain issues and logistical challenges are causing the rollout of the coronavirus vaccine in Illinois to move slower than expected.
The 21st Show
Illinoisans Respond To The Capitol Insurrection
Today, we opened the phones lines and shared text messages and voicemails from people across the Land of Lincoln responding to the insurrection that occurred at the US Capitol on January. 6, 2021.
The 217 Today Podcast
217 Today: Monday January 11, 2021
In today’s deep dive, on January 6, a mob of pro-Trump extremists stormed the U.S. Capitol Building. Teachers watched the insurrection unfold and wondered, “How am I supposed to explain this tomorrow in class?” We’ll find out how some teachers are discussing last week’s insurrection at the U-S Capitol with their students.
The 217 Today Podcast
217 Today: Friday January 8, 2021
In today's deep dive, political commentator and bestselling author Jonathan Alter offers his perspective on this week's violence at the U.S. Capitol.
The 21st Show
Coping With A Crisis
Images of tear gas inside the US Capitol and extremists storming offices and interrupting the Democratic process was difficult to watch, and many Americans felt a tightness in their chest yesterday. We spoke with psychologist Dr. Cynthia Lubin Langtiw about the emotions we’re processing.
The 21st Show
How Does Fascism Work?
The events of January 6, 2021 were a stain on America’s democracy. Many experts are saying that there were clear warning signs leading up to this moment. To discuss the factors leading up to the siege on the Capitol, we talked with a philospophy professor from Yale University and an author of several books, including How Facism Works: The Politics of Us and Them.
The 21st Show
Analysis: Can Democracy Survive Insurrection?
January 6, 2021 was a dark day in U.S. history. A mob of pro-Trump extremists rampaged through the U.S. Capitol, damaging property and putting their feet up on House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s desk. The 21st was joined by author Jonathan Alter to talk about what happened and what's next.
