Weather Realness
What caused this week’s severe weather in Illinois
Severe weather has alerted residents in Illinois earlier this week. We talk about how it happened and what spring weather brings.
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Weather Realness
How language barriers can put lives at risk during severe weather
Severe weather warnings are meant to save lives. But what happens when non-english speakers are unable to understand them?
The 21st Show
‘Jesus and John Wayne’ author Kristin Du Mez on how white evangelicals came to embrace Donald Trump
How did Evangelical Christians come to not only vote for Donald Trump, but embrace him as a heroic figure? Historian Kristin Kobes Du Mez says it was a long time in coming, and that Trump is not a betrayal of evangelical values, but a fulfilment of them. We’ll talk with Du Mez ahead of delivering the annual Thulin Lecture this week in Urbana.
The 21st Show
A deep look into the past and future of Native American mascots
Joseph Gone has spent decades studying Native American mascots — as a psychologist, as a member of the Aaniiih-Gros Ventre Tribal Nation, and as a University of Illinois graduate student who campaigned against Chief Illiniwek in the 1990's. He shares his perspective today.
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Filmmaker and journalist team up on new crime thriller novel set in Illinois
"Disturbing the Bones” is the name of a new novel set in Illinois. It’s part crime story and part geopolitical thriller. The book is a collaboration between film director Andrew Davis and journalist Jeff Biggers.
The 21st Show
New book explores apples in Midwestern history and culture
A new book “Sweet, Tart and Golden: Apples in the Midwestern Imagination" takes a deep dive into the historic connection between apples, Americana, and Midwestern values.
The 21st Show
The latest on the Bears stadium, voting rights in Illinois and Madigan appeal
What's the latest update on the new Chicago Bears stadium? Also, lawmakers approved language for a potential amendment to the Illinois constitution around voting rights and former House Speaker Michael Madigan got a ruling in his appeal of his corruption conviction.
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College student’s documentary on Quad Cities small business debuts on streaming platform
Many students go to college hoping to become filmmakers, but not many get firsthand experience with professional filmmaking that early in their career. Sawyer Carver is a college sophomore whose short documentary on a small business in the Quad Cities is now on Roku.
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Night fishing, a shotgun, and a call to 911. What led to hate crime charges in Paris, Illinois?
A Danville alderman and his cousins went night fishing at a park in Paris, Illinois. White men approached them, used racial slurs, and opened fire. Three are now charged with hate crimes — two with attempted murder. How 911 responded to the incident is a matter of concern.
Weather Realness
Why meteorologists still rely on weather balloons
Meteorologists observe the weather with satellites and aircraft. But, scientists still use weather balloons, one of their most reliable instruments.
These programs are partially sponsored by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council Agency.
