The 217 Today Podcast
In today's deep dive, we'll learn why some rural communities in Illinois aren’t too thrilled about the state's goal of getting to 100% clean energy by 2050.
The 21st Show
As we approach the holidays, we’ll talk about the importance of found family — especially for people who are LGBTQ, and might be estranged from blood relations. Plus, the anxiety afflicting members of the community, especially people who are trans, anticipating the new administration in Washington.
The 21st Show
Elon Musk exercised the kind of power past tycoons could only dream of, single-handedly bullying elected members of Congress into dropping a deal to keep the federal government operating into the new year. Republicans and Democrats were left scrambling, and U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson was left with an even more complicated fiscal puzzle and the whiff of an impending sell-by date on his time in leadership. IPM's Washington correspondent, Linda Kenyon, breaks it down.
The 21st Show
Veteran state politics reporters Dave McKinney and Amanda Vinicky join Brian Mackey to talk through the biggest story of the year in Illinois government and politics: the corruption trial of former House Speaker Michael Madigan.
The 217 Today Podcast
In today's deep dive, we'll learn about some of the challenges independent grocers face in low-income areas and food deserts.
The 217 Today Podcast
In today's deep dive, we'll listen to a conversation with Dorothy David as she reflects on her tenure in Champaign.
The 217 Today Podcast
In today's deep dive, we'll listen to a conversation with the head of the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services about the department's progress and future changes.
