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Photo Courtesy of University of Illinois and Ilana Redstone

The 21st Show

November 21, 2024

Sociologist’s new book encourages more questioning of ourselves and less judgement of others

Alyx Bibbs, a wheelchair user at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, demonstrates how their wheelchair does not fit in the stall in the women’s bathroom in Room 135 in the Henry Administration Building. The “wheelchair-accessible” signage was removed in mid-November, after Bibbs decided to drop their class. — Layli Nazarova for Illinois Student Newsroom

The 217 Today Podcast

November 21, 2024

217 Today: U of I senior dropped disability studies minor over inaccessible bathrooms

In today's deep dive, we’ll learn about some issues at the University of Illinois that continue to create barriers for disabled students.

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Misophonia advocacy — Photo Courtesy of SoQuiet Misophonia Advocacy

The 21st Show

November 20, 2024

Understanding misophonia

Nikki Budzinski — Photo Courtesy of U.S. House of Representatives

The 21st Show

November 20, 2024

A conversation with Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski on Trump’s return, plans for future

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A student from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln holds a painted turtle from a pond in western Nebraska. Data from this turtle population showed how drought conditions may impact painted turtles, such as slowing growth and lowering survival. — Elizabeth Rembert / Harvest Public Media

The 217 Today Podcast

November 20, 2024

217 Today: Drought delivers a big blow to wildlife already grappling with disease and habitat loss

In today's deep dive, we’ll learn about the long-term impacts of droughts on animals.

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Regenerative reconstruction — Photo Courtesy of OSF Saint Francis Medical Center

The 21st Show

November 19, 2024

Regenerative reconstruction gives patients alternative to amputation

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Mars simulation mission NASA — Josh Valcarcel/NASA

The 21st Show

November 19, 2024

What’s life like on Mars? Doctor recounts experience participating in NASA simulation mission

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The 217 Today Podcast

November 19, 2024

217 Today: Chicago’s environmental justice advocates worry Trump could reverse gains

In today's deep dive, we'll learn why some Chicago environmental justice advocates worry Trump could reverse gains.

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The 21st Show

November 18, 2024

Former Democratic congresswoman sounds off on Dems’ mistakes, political messaging, and the working class

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anti-abortion protestor — AP Photo/Charlie Riedel

The 21st Show

November 18, 2024

How anti-abortion activists are responding to Carbondale’s controversial “buffer zone” ordinance

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Sociologist’s new book encourages more questioning of ourselves and less judgement of others

217 Today: U of I senior dropped disability studies minor over inaccessible bathrooms

Understanding misophonia

A conversation with Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski on Trump’s return, plans for future

217 Today: Drought delivers a big blow to wildlife already grappling with disease and habitat loss

Regenerative reconstruction gives patients alternative to amputation

What’s life like on Mars? Doctor recounts experience participating in NASA simulation mission

217 Today: Chicago’s environmental justice advocates worry Trump could reverse gains

Former Democratic congresswoman sounds off on Dems’ mistakes, political messaging, and the working class

How anti-abortion activists are responding to Carbondale’s controversial “buffer zone” ordinance