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The 217 Today Podcast

In today’s deep dive,​​ a trip to the produce section of the grocery store can take you around the world. An exploration of why our food travels so far to get to us.

The 21st Show

 Jelani Day was a student at Illinois State University in 2021, who mysteriously went missing. His remains were found later in the Illinois River. Four years after this incident, his mother joins the program to remember Jelani and discuss how the family has turned pain into purpose.

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

Lynsey Addario is a Pulitzer Prize-winning photojournalist whose striking images from wars in the 21st century tell the story of living in conflict zones. She 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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The 217 Today Podcast

In today’s deep dive, ​​light pollution means most Americans can’t see the Milky Way anymore. It’s also hurting wildlife, including birds.

The 21st Show

A University of Illinois professor's award-winning book, “The Second Battle for Africa" looks into a movement started by activist Marc Garvey and how it relates to Black people in the midwest. 

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

In today’s deep dive, ​​we'll check in with the agency tasked with promoting the arts all across Illinois.

The 21st Show

As we continue our coverage of the Illinois State Fair, we're going to take a moment to take a look at the state of agriculture in Illinois. 

The 21st Show

We take listeners to Republican Day at the Illinois State Fair. Plus, an interview with Illinois Department of Agriculture Director Jerry Costello.

The 217 Today Podcast

In today’s deep dive, it's the second year in a row in which there was a naturalization ceremony at the Illinois State Fair. We'll talk to some of the nearly 400 new Americans.

The 21st Show

For the second year in a row, there was a naturalization ceremony during the Illinois State Fair-welcoming immigrants. This comes at a time when the Trump administration is doing everything it can to discourage people from coming to America. Brian Mackey spoke to some of the 400 new Americans at the ceremony, who shared a little bit about their background and why they chose to immigrate to the U.S.