The 217 Today Podcast
217 Today: Friday October 2, 2020
Today, we take a deeper dive into vaccinating against the flu. As the COVID-19 pandemic carries on, health officials say it’s more important than ever this year.
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Fall Foliage Trips In Illinois And Beyond
Apple picking, pumpkin patches, fall foliage: these are just some of the things that make Autumn in the Midwest so magical. We’ll talk to a travel writer who is full of ideas for your next great autumn adventure, and how you can travel safely and responsibly while doing it.
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Latinx, Latino, Hispanic: How Do You Identify?
A recent study from the Pew Research Center found that about 1 in 4 Hispanics in the United States have heard of the word Latinx, and just 3% use it to describe themselves. Today, we’ll talk about the origins and usage of the terms Hispanic, Latino and Latinx.
The 217 Today Podcast
217 Today: Thursday October 1, 2020
Today, staff retention is a long-standing issue within the Indiana Department of Corrections. There are consistently hundreds of vacancies across the state’s 18 adult prisons. But the problem has gotten worse during the pandemic.
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.
The 21st Show
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.
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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.
