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Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Jonathan Dean discusses childhood trauma, solar energy, and raising minimum wage

Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate Jonathan Dean is a Chicago-based lawyer and a solar energy entrepreneur. He shares his story about a traumatic incident when he was a child and gives his thoughts on policies involving raising the minimum wage, solar energy, and immigration.

 


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Governor JB Pritzker delivers his 2026 State of the State Address.
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Governor Pritzker talks housing affordability, crackdown on junk fees, and education policies in 2026 Budget Address

Governor JB Pritzker addressed a variety of topics in his 2026 State of the State Address.  Two policy experts share their takeaways and analysis of the speech.

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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21st Show host Brian Mackey speaks to Illinois House Minority Leader Tony McCombie (Bottom left) and President of the Illinois State Senate Don Harmon (Bottom right) prior to Governor Pritzker's address.
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Preview of Governor Pritzker’s 2026 Budget Address

Governor JB Pritzker is delivering his annual State of the State address in which he plans to share his vision for taxes and spending in government. It comes after an intense year in which Illinois saw the Trump administration make multiple attempts to cut funding for programs in blue states. 

 

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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