The 21st Show
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The 21st Show
Week of Dec. 30-Jan. 3
The 21st Show
Why some people run toward the storm
Illinois has already seen significant tornado activity this year. Most people head for shelter when severe weather hits, but others run toward the storm. Our friends at Illinois Public Media's Weather Realness recently spoke with two people who chase storms and tornadoes professionally.
The 21st Show
How a 3D-printed housing project failed Cairo, Illinois — and who’s investigating
The city of Cairo, at the southern tip of Illinois, has a housing crisis that goes back decades. Not long ago, an outside developer promised 3D-printed homes could turn things around. But the houses never materialized.
We'll talk about what happened and what it means for Cairo with Molly Parker, a reporter who covered the story; Steven Tarver, a Cairo resident and advocate; and Kaneesha Mallory, a Cairo resident who was planning to move into one of the new 3D-printed houses.
The 21st Show
Two friends channel grief into advocating for peace in Holy Land
Palestinian Aziz Abu Sarah and Israeli Maoz Inon have written a new book called “The Future is Peace: A Shared Journey Across the Holy Land.” They discuss why they choose peace over vengeance and how their personal losses motivate their advocacy.
The 21st Show
How balloon releases impact the environment
Balloon releases can be problematic for the environment. A Girl Scout in the Chicago Suburbs is looking to change that.
These programs are partially sponsored by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council Agency.
