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The 21st Show

We’ll speak with constitutional lawyer, race and class scholar, and author Ian Haney Lopez about dog-whistle politics, and the role that race and class plays in electoral politics.

The 21st Show

The race for the 13th Congressional District is a close one, and being closely watched. The 21st recaps the debate last night between Republican incumbent Rodney Davis and Democratic challenger Betsy Dirksen Londrigan.

The 217 Today Podcast

In today's deeper dive, Republican Congressman Rodney Davis and his Democratic challenger Betsy Dirksen Londrigantalked about healthcare, the COVID-19 pandemic, racial justice and a lot more, in a one-hour debate broadcast live Monday night on WILL radio and TV. Illinois Newsroom's Jim Meadows has details.

News Local/State

At 7 pm on Monday October 5th, the 13th congressional district Democratic challenger Betsy Dirksen Londrigan and Republican incumbent Rodney Davis are joining Illinois Public Meida and WCIA for a live, in-person debate. Londrigan nearly defeated Davis two years ago in a close race. This year, the race is looking even closer. 

The 21st Show

Over the past decade, more than 100 hospitals in rural parts of America have closed. A new podcast from Kaiser Health News and St. Louis Public Radio explores the fallout after a small town loses its hospital.

The 21st Show

The Presidential Election is less than a month away. On our reporter roundtable, we’ll get updates on early voting and mail-in voting in the state. 

The 217 Today Podcast

In today's deeper dive, the pandemic has drastically changed how we watch movies. That's having a big impact not only on movie studios, but also local theaters.

The 217 Today Podcast

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.

The 21st Show

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.

The 21st Show

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.