The 21st Show

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 being impacted by the shutdown.   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 o...

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 federal workers in Illinois and the many people in the state, who rely on federal benefits? The 21st Show is Illinois' statewide weekday public radio talk show, connecting Illinois and bringing you the news, culture, and stories that matter to th...

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 for Illinoisans.   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...

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 vaccines to taking acetaphamine.     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...

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 documentary. In a taped conversation, she talks about the project as well as her career, and her lifelong love of water.    The 21st Show is Illinois' statewide weekday public radio talk show, connecting Illinois and bringing you the news,...

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 Democratic Gov. J.B. Pritzker by 13 points. Bailey’s quick rise raises a question: How did a relatively obscure state lawmaker from rural Illinois end up with his party’s nomination? A new book argues the mainstream media bears much of the respons...

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 Stories, Including Some I’d Just as Soon Forget.”   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....

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 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 tal...