The 217 Today Podcast
217 Today: Galena poet laureate will commission the community to write
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn more about the city of Galena’s first poet laureate.
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Best of: NPR’s Steve Inskeep talks about Abraham Lincoln’s political savviness in newest book
NPR Morning Edition host Steve Inskeep talks about his new book on Abraham Lincoln and how he’s preparing to cover a fraught year in American politics.
The 217 Today Podcast
217 Today: Cicadas were mostly quiet in Chicago, but a real buzzkill for a few city residents
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn more about how people in various areas of Chicago are coping with the overwhelming number of cicadas.
The 21st Show
Best of: How did women access abortions in Illinois before Roe v. Wade?
Before Roe v. Wade recognized a constitutional right to abortion, Illinois women still found ways to end their pregnancies.
The 217 Today Podcast
217 Today: ‘Precision Ag’ promised a farming revolution. What’s taking so long?
In today's deep dive, we'll learn more about why the promise of precision agriculture to revolutionize farming is still years away.
The 21st Show
Best of: Chef Paul Fehribach explores history of ‘Midwestern Food’
We talk with Illinois chef Paul Fehribach, who’s out with a new book on Midwestern cuisine: what it is, where it came from, and how it’s influenced the American menu beyond our region. The book is Midwestern Food: A Chef’s Guide to the Surprising History of a Great American Cuisine, with More Than 100 Tasty Recipes.
The 217 Today Podcast
217 Today: Most teenage overdose deaths happen at home, CDC data shows. Here’s what parents need to know
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn about what parents and young people need to know to prevent an overdose death.
The 21st Show
Best of: How to talk with young people about avoiding addiction
If you know is suffering from a substance use disorder, contact the Illinois Helpline by calling 1-833-2FINDHELP or visiting: www.helplineIL.org.
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217 Today: Bird flu continues to spread. Scientists worry states aren’t testing enough to know the extent of it
In today's deep dive, we'll learn more about how the bird flu continuing to spread is worrying scientists that states are not testing enough to know about it.
The 21st Show
Best of: A story of recovery and hope — and a look at solutions to the opioid crisis
If you know someone is suffering from a substance use disorder, text "HELP" to 833234, or visit www.helplineIL.org.