The 21st Show
Newspapers — particularly smaller, rural ones — have struggled to meet the demands of the 21st century, as more local papers fold or consolidate. Illinois is hit particularly hard by this.
The 21st Show
The book “Murder The Truth: Fear, The First Amendment, And A Secret Campaign To Protect The Powerful" looks at right wing politicians effort to overturn the New York Times Company vs. Sullivan precedent, and in so doing weaken the American press. The author of the book joins the program today.
The 217 Today Podcast
In today’s deep dive, before Robert Prevost was elected Pope Leo XIV, he wrote a note commenting on an Illinois law passed nearly 15 years ago.
The 21st Show
A panel of Middle East and geopolitics experts share their reactions to the U.S. targeting Iran's buclear facilities over the weekend and an analysis of the repecussions.
The 217 Today Podcast
In today’s deep dive, we'll bring you a conversation about how East Central Illinois' Congolese community is reacting to President Trump's travel ban.
The 217 Today Podcast
In today’s deep dive, we'll bring you a look at how the Illinois General Assembly passed a measure to strengthen protections for survivors of sexual abuse.
The 21st Show
Ella Jenkins died last year at the age of 100 and now she’s the subject of a new biography. It’s called “This is Rhythm: Ella Jenkins, Children’s Music, and the Long Civil Rights Movement.” The author of the book joins the program today to discuss Jenkins' life, career, and her influence on children's music.
The 21st Show
The fall of Michael Madigan continued last week, as the former speaker of the Illinois House of Representatives and Democratic powerbroker was sentenced to more than seven years in prison. There are questions about what happens next in the trial of a state senator that ended with a hung jury. Also, a jury found a former January 6 defendant guilty of reckless homicide in a 2022 car crash.
The 217 Today Podcast
In today’s deep dive, the Krannert Center for the Performing Arts has announced its 2025-2026 performance season, which officially starts this September.
