The 21st Show
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
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
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.
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Pro-Trump extremists breached the Capitol yesterday. We wanted to know what people in Illinois thought and how they reacted to the news.
The 217 Today Podcast
In today’s deep dive, we’ll learn about a mural on the southwest side of Chicago that honors essential workers during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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U.S. Capitol Police say they have locked down all buildings within the U.S. Capitol complex as violent supporters of President Trump have breached the Capitol building and continue to clash with police.
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Winter during a pandemic is especially dark and cold. The Scandinavians have something to combat this, called Hygge. The 21st spoke with someone from the Danish Happiness Research Institute about the Danish concept of comfort and coziness.
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Winter in the midwest can be cold, dark and a little depressing — especially during a global pandemic. The 21st spoke to a UK-based author who has written a book on how to embrace “Wintering.”
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Congresswoman Cheri Bustos is a Democrat and represents a large portion of northwest Illinois. She was just recently in for a new term and The 21st was able to speak to her about
The 217 Today Podcast
In today’s deep dive, during several years of tit-for-tat tariffs, farmers had a response to the government’s bailout money: Trade Not Aid. Harvest Public Media explores what could be the next catch phrase from agriculture.
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