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Research reveals surprising findings about Illinois’ climate 300 million years ago

Believe it or not, but Illinois had a tropical climate at one point. Recently, scientists at the University of Missouri have been able to confirm that 300 million years ago, Illinois was much more tropical than it is now.Two of the lead authors of the study join the program.

 


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From the fight against Malaria to USAID funding cuts to new vaccine policies-how do all these changes impact public health?

Public health in America is undergoing dramatic changes from changing access to vaccines to defunding research into treatment and prevention of diseases. Two public health experts weigh in.

 

 

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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U of I music professor and composer debuts new opera production

Carlos Carillo is an associate professor of music theory and composition at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. The Chicago Opera Theater is premiering a new work from him called "Remedios Varios para las Aflicciones del Cuerpo y el Espíritu." Carillo joins the program today to discuss his musical background and what inspired his latest work.

 

 

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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Brantley Gutierrez

Acclaimed pianist Conrad Tao discusses creating classical music, his Illinois roots

Pianist and composer Conrad Tao is based in New York City, but was born in Urbana and spent a portion of his childhood in Chicago. He returns to the Windy City this week to perform at the Nova Linea Musica series. Tao discusses how he got into piano playinh in his childhood, creating his own compositions, and the Chicago music scene. 

 

 

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Journalist explores all facets of roadside Americana in new book

Journalist Rolando Pujol chronicles all the sights, sounds, and experiences of road trips in his new book: "The Great American Retro Road Trip: A Celebration of Roadside Americana."

 

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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