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weather — Reginald Hardwick/Illinois Public Media

The 21st Show

October 23, 2024

Climate of Misinformation: How did weather get politicized?

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With the presidential election just around the corner many are asking what a second Trump term might mean for healthcare - and in particular, Medicaid. — Ben Thorp / WFYI

The 217 Today Podcast

October 23, 2024

217 Today: What could a second Trump term mean for Medicaid?

In today's deep dive, we'll learn about a conservative plan called Project 2025 and what a new Trump administration might do with Medicaid.

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vote here sign — Jim Meadows/Illinois Public Media

The 21st Show

October 22, 2024

Safety, shortage of workers, and misinformation: Why has administering elections become so challenging?

Verlyn Rosenberger, 88, is among the many people in her central Illinois community who only learned about leaks at a nearby at carbon dioxide sequestration beneath Lake Decatur, their primary source of drinking water, from news reports. — Juanpablo Ramirez-Franco / WBEZ

The 217 Today Podcast

October 22, 2024

217 Today: The nation’s first commercial carbon storage plant is in Illinois. It leaks.

In today's deep dive, we'll learn about the nation's first commercial carbon storage plant in Illinois.

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Ciara Torres-Spelliscy — WSLR Radio and Image courtesy of New York University Press

The 21st Show

October 21, 2024

New book explores the role of corporations in political financing

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Photo courtesy of Joshua Loyd for Congress

The 21st Show

October 21, 2024

A conversation with the young Republican challenging Rep. Nikki Budzinski for congressional seat

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Robert Curry finished all of the academic requirements to get his bachelor's degree one day before his transfer from Stateville Correctional Center. — Courtesy of Barbara Curry

The 217 Today Podcast

October 21, 2024

217 Today: State breaks up classes in Stateville prison closure

In today's deep dive, we'll learn more about men taking higher education courses at the Stateville Correctional Center.

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The 21st Show

October 18, 2024

Journey back to the 1700s at Fort Massac this weekend

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The 21st Show

October 18, 2024

Politics Roundtable: Trump talks about using military against opposition and Illinois voters consider policy changes

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The 21st Show

October 18, 2024

Reporter Roundtable: Criticism of new commission following Sonya Massey’s killing

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WILL AM 580 Live Stream

Climate of Misinformation: How did weather get politicized?

217 Today: What could a second Trump term mean for Medicaid?

Safety, shortage of workers, and misinformation: Why has administering elections become so challenging?

217 Today: The nation’s first commercial carbon storage plant is in Illinois. It leaks.

New book explores the role of corporations in political financing

A conversation with the young Republican challenging Rep. Nikki Budzinski for congressional seat

217 Today: State breaks up classes in Stateville prison closure

Journey back to the 1700s at Fort Massac this weekend

Politics Roundtable: Trump talks about using military against opposition and Illinois voters consider policy changes

Reporter Roundtable: Criticism of new commission following Sonya Massey’s killing

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