Preguntaste: ¿Cómo se compara el COVID-19 a la Gripe?
Para darle contenido significativo a sus videntes en el reportaje, por favor compare el número actual de muertes por el COVID-19 con el número promedio...
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Nelson Algren’s ‘Voice of Conscience’ Echoes Today
Nelson Algren was once considered one of Chicago's — and America's — greatest writers, but he fell into relative obscurity before his death. We speak with biographer Colin Asher about his book, Never a Lovely So Real, which is just out in paperback.
Interview: Illinois Treasurer Mike Frerichs
The COVID-19 pandemic has hurt many small businesses in Illinois. We speak with state Treasurer Mike Frerichs about a loan program that could offer some relief.
The 21st—Wednesday, April 29, 2020
Today on The 21st: Illinois State Treasurer Mike Frerichs on what his office is doing to try to help small businesses affected by the COVID-19 shutdowns, plus a conversation with Colin Asher, author of the Nelson Algren biography Never a Lovely So Real.
‘Wait Wait’ Host Peter Sagal on Comedy in a Pandemic
Peter Sagal, the host of NPR's Wait Wait ... Don't Tell Me joins us to talk about doing a comedy show without his usual Chicago audience, the importance of humor during a crisis, and whether he was wearing pants during our interview.