Illinois Primary Election 2026 recap
A political writer discusses the results of many big races across the state last night and what they mean for the general election in the fall.
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WILL Newscast
Why does everyone hate white liberals?
There are deep divides in American politics, but one thing a lot of people agree on is their distaste for white liberals. Conservatives think they’re left-wing nut jobs, progressives think they’re corporate shills, and many people of color are suspicious that they’re at best tepid allies. All this is the subject of a recent book by UIC historian Kevin M. Schultz: Why Everyone Hates White Liberals (Including White Liberals).
How AI can play a role in NCAA basketball tournament brackets
The annual NCAA Division 1 Men’s and Women’s Basketball tournament is back. Can AI beat the odds and make a better bracket than humans?
Illinois Primary Election 2026 preview
Tomorrow is Primary Election Day in Illinois. Voters will decide who will represent the major parties in this fall’s elections, from county boards to the governor’s race. Two journalists covering local politics and the statehouse outline the keys races and candidates.
Tenth anniversary special
It’s been 10 years since The 21st Show first went on air, on March 14, 2016. We’ll listen back to a decade of the program and reflect on what’s happened in that time — in Illinois, in America, and around the world.
