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The 217 Today Podcast

In today's deep dive, we follow the journey of one dose of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine, from its manufacuring, to its final destination in Archie Thomas' left arm.

The 21st Show

While the COVID-19 pandemic stretches on, almost 35% of Americans are now fully vaccinated, and for many life is returning to normal. However, across the Atlantic in India, where just 2% of the country’s 1.3 billion people are vaccinated, there is a major crisis raging. COVID cases have surged since March, with new cases hovering around 400,000 per day in the past two weeks.

The 21st Show

Even as restrictions loosen and more potential customers are vaccinated, some restaurants are struggling to find workers. The 21st checked in on how restaurants are doing in the current phase of the pandemic.

The 217 Today Podcast

In today's deep dive, a look at the City of Danville's building demolition program. Illinois Newsroom's Jim Meadows reports on why the city hopes tearing down now will lead to rebuilding in the future.

The 217 Today Podcast

In today's deep dive, a look at the racism members of the Asian-American Pacific Islander community are facing on a daily basis, right here in Champaign-Urbana.

The 21st Show

In May of 1971, National Public Radio debuted All Things Considered. Since then, NPR programs, member stations and engagement have become an American institution. Three Illinoisans with long ties to NPR member stations joined us today.

The 21st Show

It’s bug season. Which means in Illinois means ticks, mosquitoes and other insects are looking to attach themselves to people and pets. The 21st spoke with an ecologist and a mosquito expert about how climate change is affecting mosquito populations and diseases ticks can transmit.

The 217 Today Podcast

In today's deep dive, a conversation with Illinois House Speaker Chris Welch. He talks with Hannah Meisel about the path to sustainable state finances and economic growth.

The 21st Show

Spring is here and can mark an internal shift; we leave our long, reflective winter hibernation and emerge with an opportunity for transformation. The director of the Japan House at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign joined us to talk about zen and the art of transitioning to spring.

The 21st Show

Summer is just around the corner, and for a lot of kids that means camp is calling their names. But what’s that going to look like during the COVID-19 pandemic? The 21st spoke to camp directors in Illinois to talk more about what precautions they'll be taking to ensure the safety of the children.