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Herb Eaton: Maker of Things

 Meet Herb Eaton, Bloomington’s “Maker of Things,” a multidisciplinary artist inspired by the prairie, forests, and rivers of central Illinois. In this Praire Fire segment, Eaton reflects on a life of making across mediums, from painting and sculpture to hands-on objects and storytelling, and on the creative community in downtown Bloomington.
IPM Newsroom
New Season of PBS Series: Astrid Season 5.
Atomic Age Cocktail Party
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Rodgers & Hart (152)
On this edition of The Atomic Age Cocktail Party, we feature the songwriting team of Richard Rodgers and Lorenz Hart, the pair behind such classic songs as My Funny Valentine,…
Prairie Performances
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Revisiting Our Summer 2025 Special
Happy New Year! Enjoy an episode of Prairie Performances from a time of warmer weather.
Evening Concert

The Evening Concert on Illinois Classical
ILLINOIS CLASSICAL: The Evening Concert: JANUARY 4 – 5 – 6 – 7 – 8 – 9, 2026 
The 21st Show

Five years after January 6 Capitol riot, author explores creation of MAGA
Five years ago today, a mob stormed the United States Capitol committing many violent acts. Laura K. Field has been studying what led up to January 6th — not just the rally…
The 217 Today Podcast
The wetland in Canton.

217 Today: How a preservation project is saving wetlands in the Midwest
In today’s deep dive, a wetland preservation project continues, despite the shrinking number of wetlands in the Midwest.
The 21st Show
FILE - This July 16, 1945 photo, shows an aerial view after the first atomic explosion at Trinity Test Site, N.M.

From nuclear war to AI, how to think about threats to humankind
Today, we begin a series of conversations on existential risks to humankind — such as nuclear war, global warming and artificial intelligence. Those dangers are regularly…
Prairie Fire

Prairie Fire: Season 3 - Episode 4 - December 2025
We introduce you to Bloomington artist Herb Eaton, learn the important role the “Illinois Country” played in the American Revolution, and get a special holiday performance…
Mid-American Gardener

October 2025 Wrap-Up
We had back into the studio this month to show you some helpful ways to get ready for the winter!
State of Change

The state of the Illinois Prairie
State of Change 2025 looks at efforts to retain existing prairie in Illinois, as well as strategies to restore some areas to a more natural state.