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Book takes deep look into evolution of women through lens of the female body
The book "Eve" explores human evolution with a particular focus on the female body and its author joins the program today.
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217 Today: What’s Happening in Champaign – Urbana Jun. 12 – Jun. 15
In today’s deep dive, we’ll learn about what is coming to the Central Illinois area in the world of arts, culture and entertainment.
The 21st Show
The significance of LGBTQ spaces in a challenging political climate
Business owners who offer safe spaces to their local LGBTQ communities in downstate Illinois discuss what these spaces mean to people in the current political environment.
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217 Today: Trump’s on a pardon spree, prison looms for Madigan, and Blago wouldn’t wish sentencing on his ‘worst enemy’
In today’s deep dive, after former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan is sentenced this week, could his next move be to seek President Trump’s intervention?
The 21st Show
What to know about Pollinator Week
Next week is Pollinator Week. It was created in 2007 and was designed to bring attention the importance of our pollinators. That includes bees, beetles, flies, moths and even bats. How important are they for plants? Also, they play major roles in our ecosystems, in agriculture and even in our health.
The 21st Show
An increase of wind in Illinois and across the country? Climate and energy experts explain
There has been reporting to suggest that his spring has been one of the windiest on record for the country overall, with some states setting a new record themselves. Climate and energy experts explain the sudden increase in windy conditions.
The 21st Show
Breaking down Meta’s deal with Clinton power plant: What does it mean for future of nuclear energy?
Meta recently signed a 20-year deal with the nuclear plant owned by Constellation Energy in Clinton, Illinois. An energy expert discusses the complexities of this agreement, what it means for the future of nuclear energy, artificial intelligence, and the region.
The 217 Today Podcast
217 Today: Ranchers may have to relearn how to fight an old enemy — the New World screwworm
In today’s deep dive, a parasite has cattle ranchers worried. New World Screwworms were pushed south of the U.S. border for decades but they’re on their way back. Ranchers recall what it was like to fight screwworms and the efforts they’d like to see to keep them out of the U.S.
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Why are police on Illinois college campuses stopping Black drivers at high rates?
For decades, we've known Black drivers in Illinois get pulled over at rates higher than white drivers. A new analysis from the Investigative Project on Race and Equity, along with WBEZ and the Chicago Sun-Times, has found those disparities extend to the state's public college campuses, too.
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217 Today: Former staff attorney releases ‘The Velvet Hammer,’ a song reflecting on Michael Madigan’s legacy
In today’s deep dive, a new song explores former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan’s grip on power as he awaits sentencing.