The 21st Show
The 21st’s Favorite Segments From 2020
Host Brian Mackey and producers Anna Casey and Ryan Wilde share some of their favorite and most memorable segments from The 21st.
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The 21st Show
How to Curb COVID Fatigue
Many of us are experiencing what researchers and now calling “COVID-fatigue” this holiday season. The 21st spoke with experts about what is causing this phenomenon, and also hear how to combat it and remain vigilant as the pandemic continues on.
The 217 Today Podcast
217 Today: Tuesday December 1, 2020
In today’s deep dive, during the first three months of the pandemic, the number of Americans dying, not just from COVID-19, increased compared to previous years.
The 21st Show
Interview: Author Evan Osnos Profiles President-Elect Biden In New Book
As President-elect Joe Biden prepares to take office in January 2021, The 21st speaks to the author of Joe Biden: The Life, The Run, and What Matters Now.
The 21st Show
COVID-19 Testing Access
Testing for COVID-19 can help slow the spread of the virus and prevent outbreaks, yet many in the state are frustrated with how difficult accessing a test can be. We’ll talk about disparities to testing access across communities in Illinois.
The 217 Today Podcast
217 Today: Monday November 30, 2020
In today’s deep dive, millions more Americans are facing food insecurity during the COVID-19 pandemic. We’ll learn about a new data-driven map tracking food insecurity rates.
The 21st Show
ENCORE: DeKalb Disability Activist, Melissa Blake
Writer and disability activist Melissa Blake isn’t letting internet trolls stop her from spreading a message of positivity and acceptance online. We’ll talk to the DeKalb resident about her recent runway debut during New York Fashion Week.
The 21st Show
ENCORE: 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: Wednesday November 25, 2020
In today’s deep dive, across Illinois’ Region 6 hospitals have less than 30% capacity remaining. Health reporter Christine Herman continues her check-ins with area hospitals amid the continued rise in COVID-19 cases.
The 21st Show
ENCORE: ‘Decoding Dogs’
Maybe you’ve spent more time at home with your dog in recent months and thought "what are they thinking?" We’ll speak with a Bloomington-based psychology professor who studies the minds of canines.
