The 217 Today Podcast
217 Today: Tuesday September 29, 2020
Today on 217 Today, a look at the candidates running for Champaign County Treasurer. Plus, an Illinois Newsroom investigation into school arrest data.
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The 21st Show
Chicago Cubs And White Sox Make The 2020 Playoffs
The Major League Baseball regular season ended yesterday. But whether you’re a Cubs, White Sox, or even a Cardinals fan, you still have something to root for. All 3 teams made it to the playoffs. We’ll recap the season and get a preview of the new playoff format.
The 21st Show
Graduated Income Tax On The Ballot
Early voting is underway in Illinois, and one of the biggest questions on the ballot is whether the state constitution should be changed to allow for a graduated income tax — where people who make more money pay a higher rate. We answer your questions on the proposed constitutional amendment.
The 21st Show
Reporter Roundtable: Food Insecurity
Alongside the COVID-19 pandemic is another, worsening crisis — hunger. In today’s reporter roundtable we’ll hear from two food and agriculture reporters about how families and school districts in the Midwest are coping.
The 217 Today Podcast
217 Today: Monday September 28, 2020
Today, a look at people doing their own COVID-19 data tracking. Plus the latest on the census in Illinois.
The 21st Show
Time Running Out For 2020 Census
U.S. Census Bureau offices are scheduled to complete their work by next Wednesday, September 30. We’ll talk with census experts about the importance of a full and accurate count, and what an undercount could mean for Illinois.
The 21st Show
‘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.
The 217 Today Podcast
217 Today: Coming Monday September 28
A new podcast featuring the top stories of the day, plus one deeper dive into a story that affects our area. It's 217 Today.
The 21st Show
Farm Aid 35th Anniversary
The 21st took a look back at one of the biggest concerts in Illinois history. September 22, 2020 marked the 35 year anniversary of the first annual Farm Aid concert which happened in Champaign. It was organized by musicians Willie Nelson, John Mellencamp, and Neil Young, and featured some of the biggest names in music of the day.
The 21st Show
‘Yo, Is This Racist’ Podcast Tackles Tough Questions With Humor
The 21st spoke to Andrew Ti, the co-host of a podcast that tackles racism using comedy.
These programs are partially sponsored by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council Agency.
