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The 21st Show

The federal government has officially shut down. What’s next?

The government has shut down for the first time in nearly seven years after not being able to reach a funding deal by midnight. How will this move impact federal workers in Illinois and the many people in the state, who rely on federal benefits?

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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Congressman Sean Casten reacts to government shutdown, ICE in Chicago

As the government officially shuts down, Congressman Sean Casten shares his thoughts on what could have been done to prevent this situation and what this means for Illinoisans.

 

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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Find past segments, links to our social media and more at our website: 21stshow.org.

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COVID-19 vaccine guidelines and the war on Tylenol: Illinois Public Health Director Sameer Vohra on changing federal policies

The head of Illinois' public health department discusses how the state is responding to all of the changes coming from the federal government-from guidance on vaccines to taking acetaphamine.

 

 

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.

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6PT6pb0
Find past segments, links to our social media and more at our website: 21stshow.org.

two women and a man smile for a photo on a catamaran sailboat boat during a break from an interview; a wooden crate, multiple cameras on tripods, and the ship's rigging can be seen
Courtesy Annie Crawley

The 21st Show

Underwater photographer dubbed ‘Ocean Annie’ discusses love for scuba diving, marine life, and new film

Ocean explorer Annie Crawley is an underwater photographer, filmaker, writer, and scuba diver. She was in Urbana last week for a screening of her new documentary. In a taped conversation, she talks about the project as well as her career, and her lifelong love of water. 

 

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.


Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6PT6pb0
Find past segments, links to our social media and more at our website: 21stshow.org.