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Democrats are doing great in Illinois. However, nationally, the party has been struggling with very little power in the U.S. House and Senate. Brian Mackey visits the fair to hear from party leaders in Illinois and from activists and organizers from around the state about how to do better in 2026 elections.
A new documentary film examines Abraham Lincoln’s relationships with four men at different times in his life — building a case that Lincoln was, as the title of the film suggests, a “Lover of Men.”
To kick off our series of in-depth interviews with each of the candidates seeking to replace Senator Dick Durbin, Lt. Governor Juliana Stratton joins us live.
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Set in Harlan County, Kentucky, where miners went on strike, Barbara Kopple's film "Harlan County, U.S.A." won the Oscar for Best Documentary in 1977. The documentary went on to shape a generation of filmmakers in and beyond the cinema verite tradition. She joins the program to discuss the experience of making the film.
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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Last week, more than 50 Texas House Democrats left that state in an attempt to deny the Republican-controlled legislature a quorum for its special session. Republicans may get another five seats in the U.S. House. Some Democrats from the state have left and made their way to Illinois to avoid this.
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/the-21st-show/id1084405213
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