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The 21st ShowChallenges and triumphs of Jewish communities in central Illinois
We spoke with an archivist for an oral history project and a longtime member of Danville's Jewish community.
The 21st ShowNorthern Illinois University President Lisa Freeman talks enrollment, football and funding
The president of Northern Illinois University discusses how her school is responding to challenges in higher education.
The 21st ShowAmid protests, Trump deploys National Guard to Illinois; Democratic leaders fight back with lawsuits
We talked with people on the ground after President Trump deployed National Guard troops to Illinois.
The 21st ShowBest of: Oscar-nominated filmmaker on the decline of newspapers
Rick Goldsmith is an Oscar-nominated documentary filmmaker. His newest film, "Stripped for Parts: American Journalism on the Brink," examines how hedge funds…
The 21st ShowIllinois author Shelby Van Pelt on the smash success of ‘Remarkably Bright Creatures’
Born and raised in the Pacific Northwest, novelist Shelby Van Pelt now makes her home in Wheaton, Illinois. Her debut novel, "Remarkably Bright Creatures," has…
The 21st ShowWhy is the job market so tough right now?
In the midst of economic uncertainty, job seeks are struggling to find work and competing with thousands of applicants at times. Labor and economic experts…
The 21st ShowCongressman Eric Sorensen on government shutdown, bailout for farmers
The federal government shutdown is now in its second day with no end in sight. Congressman Eric Sorenson gives his take on how federal workers in Illinois are…
The 21st ShowThe federal government has officially shut down. What’s next?
The government has shut down for the first time in nearly seven years after not being able to reach a funding deal by midnight. How will this move impact…
The 21st ShowCongressman Sean Casten reacts to government shutdown, ICE in Chicago
As the government officially shuts down, Congressman Sean Casten shares his thoughts on what could have been done to prevent this situation and what this means…
The 21st ShowCOVID-19 vaccine guidelines and the war on Tylenol: Illinois Public Health Director Sameer Vohra on changing federal policies
The head of Illinois' public health department discusses how the state is responding to all of the changes coming from the federal government-from guidance on…
The 21st ShowUnderwater photographer dubbed ‘Ocean Annie’ discusses love for scuba diving, marine life, and new film
Ocean explorer Annie Crawley is an underwater photographer, filmaker, writer, and scuba diver. She was in Urbana last week for a screening of her new…
The 21st ShowDid the mainstream media launch Darren Bailey to political prominence?
Darren Bailey has announced another run for governor of Illinois. The downstate farmer easily won the Republican primary in 2022, but went on to lose to…
The 21st ShowRadio broadcaster turned author reflects on humble beginnings, career, and today’s media landscape in new memoir
A longtime journalist from the Bloomington-Normal area recounts his earlly life and highlights of his career is his new memoir “Broadcast Live: 71 True…
The 21st ShowBook takes deep look into evolution of women through lens of the female body
The book "Eve" explores human evolution with a particular focus on the female body and its author joins the program today. The 21st Show is Illinois' statewide…