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The 21st Show
Week of Dec. 30-Jan. 3
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How fungal disease is impacting corn crops in Illinois
Harvest season has arrived in central Illinois. It's shaping up to be a good year for corn, but there's still a chance that disease might affect crop yield. That's because fungi such as Tar Spot and Southern Rust are making appearances much later in the year than usual.
The 21st Show is Illinois' statewide weekday public radio talk show, connecting Illinois and bringing you the news, culture, and stories that matter to the 21st state. Have thoughts on the show or one of our episodes, or want to share an idea for something we should talk about? Send us an email: talk@21stshow.org. If you'd like to have your say as we're planning conversations, join our texting group! Just send the word "TALK" to (217) 803-0730. Subscribe to our podcast and hear our latest conversations.
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After launch of Operation Midway Blitz in Illinois, ICE cracks down on immigrant communities
The Department of Homeland Security has launched “Operation Midway Blitz" in Illinois. Officials say the mission of the operation is to target criminals, who are not authorized to be in the U.S. However, critics say the ICE raids are not targeting criminals, but latino communities as a whole.
The 21st Show is Illinois' statewide weekday public radio talk show, connecting Illinois and bringing you the news, culture, and stories that matter to the 21st state. Have thoughts on the show or one of our episodes, or want to share an idea for something we should talk about? Send us an email: talk@21stshow.org. If you'd like to have your say as we're planning conversations, join our texting group. Just send the word "TALK" to (217) 803-0730. Subscribe to our podcast and hear our latest conversations.
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Find past segments, links to our social media and more at our website: 21stshow.org.
The 217 Today Podcast
217 Today: Politicians across party lines pay tribute to former Governor Jim Edgar, who died Sunday
In today’s deep dive, we're remembering former Illinois Gov. Jim Edgar, who died Sunday at age 79. A lifelong Republican from Charleston who later disagreed with his party over Donald Trump.
The 21st Show
Former Illinois governor Jim Edgar dies at 79
Former Illinois Governor Jim Edgar, who led the statethrough most of the 1990's, passed away on Sunday. We remember Edgar today, and we’ll have a longer conversation on his life in the near future.
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Book makes the case civic education should come from parents more than school
Civic education is an essential part of Democracy. Teacher and writer Lindsey Cormack argues schools are not up to the task, which means parents have to take matters into their own hands.Cormack adresses this in her book, “How to Raise a Citizen".
The 21st Show is Illinois' statewide weekday public radio talk show, connecting Illinois and bringing you the news, culture, and stories that matter to the 21st state. Have thoughts on the show or one of our episodes, or want to share an idea for something we should talk about? Send us an email: talk@21stshow.org. If you'd like to have your say as we're planning conversations, join our texting group! Just send the word "TALK" to (217) 803-0730. Subscribe to our podcast and hear our latest conversations.
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Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6PT6pb0
Find past segments, links to our social media and more at our website: 21stshow.org.
The 217 Today Podcast
217 Today: Dean Clarence Shelley memorialized in new honorary street sign
In today’s deep dive, the late Clarence Shelley was known for building community between faculty and students at the University of Illinois.
