Christmas Movies: Top Picks for 2020
Two film critics help us sift through the choices for Christmas films, old and new.
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The History and Traditions of Kwanzaa
December 26 will be the first night of the African-American cultural holiday known as Kwanzaa. The 21st is joined by a professional storyteller, arts educator and author of several children's books including The Story of Kwanzaa and L’il Rabbit's Kwanzaa.
COVID Vaccine: Answering Your Questions
December 15, 2020 was historic. The first Illinoisans received an FDA-approved COVID-19 vaccine, made by drug company Pfizer, in Peoria and Chicago. The 21st was joined by one of the first health care workers in Illinois to receive the COVID-19 vaccine and other medical professionals.
The Great Conjunction
Next week marks the winter solstice in the Northern Hemisphere. “The darkest evening of the year” is going to be a little brighter in 2020 thanks to a rare astronomical sight called a Great Conjunction.
Interview: Mary Holland, Writer, Actor and Comedian
If you’re a fan of the HBO series ‘Veep’ or follow sketch comedy from the Upright Citizen’s Brigade, you may be familiar with this 21st guest — actor and writer Mary Holland. She joins us to talk about a new Christmas rom-com, "Happiest Season," which she co-wrote with Clea Duvall.