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The 21st Show

September 03, 2025

Actor and social media influencer highlights food scene in Peoria

An actor, who is also a Peoria-based food influencer, joins the program today to discuss his content. 

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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The 217 Today Podcast

September 03, 2025

217 Today: U of I will offer students on-campus abortion access starting this fall, following new Illinois law

In today’s deep dive, the University of Illinois will soon offer abortion services through a partnership with Planned Parenthood.

The 21st Show

September 02, 2025

New ground-breaking cancer research creating positive outcomes for both dogs and humans

New cancer research and therapies are making strides in fighting cancer in both dogs and humans. Some of the research is happening right here in Illinois — at the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine.

 

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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The 21st Show

September 02, 2025

‘KPop Demon Hunters’ lead actress Arden Cho on her Illinois roots

“KPop Demon Hunters” is the most successful original movie on Netflix.The lead voice actress for the movie has roots in Illinois. IPM News' Emily Hays sat down with Arden Cho for an exclusive interview to discuss her time at the University of Illinois, how it shaped her identity, and what she hopes the movie will do for Hollywood.

 

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.

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast

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

September 02, 2025

217 Today: “KPop Demon Hunters” lead actress Arden Cho talks about her days at the University of Illinois

In today’s deep dive, “KPop Demon Hunters” is the number one, original movie on Netflix. And the film’s lead actress, Arden Cho, is a University of Illinois graduate. 

The 21st Show

September 01, 2025

Author documents attempt to change her own personality in new book

Olga Khazan is a staff writer for the Atlantic. She descibes herself as neurotic. Khazan spent a year writing the book “Me, But Better: The Science and Promise of Personality Change.” The project made her question if she could indeed change her personality. Khazan joins the program today.

 

 

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 21st Show

August 29, 2025

Why is a New Yorker singing about Aurora, Illinois?

Cassandra Jenkins is an artist and musician, living in New York City. But one of our producers stumbled upon her track titled, “Aurora, I-L.” As in Aurora, Illinois. He wondered about the origin of the song and what it means.

The 21st Show

August 29, 2025

Why are our electric bills so high?

Have you noticed your electric bill looking significantly higher this summer? There's a good reason why that is the case, but there's also been a lot of misinformation spread on who's to blame.

The 217 Today Podcast

August 29, 2025

217 Today: Jim Meadows signs off for the final time

In today’s deep dive, a final conversation with Illinois Public Media’s Jim Meadows after 25 years of reporting and hosting, he’s stepping into retirement.

The 21st Show

August 28, 2025

Business owner discusses decision to sell products only ‘Made in America’

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the number of manufacturing jobs has been flat, but American manufacturing output has actually increased. The owner of a company that only sells products that have been 100% made in America joins the program for a discussion on the state of manufacturing in America.