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The 21st is Illinois's statewide news talk show. Produced by Illinois Public Media and airing on six NPR member stations in across Illinois.
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Collin Corbett, independent candidate for Illinois governor (opens the original)
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Collin Corbett was a Republican political consultant — until a few months ago. Now, he’s an independent candidate for governor. He joined us live for a conversation on Illinois politics and policy, and what it’s like campaigning outside the two-party system.
From Korea to Illinois with composer Juri Seo (opens the original)
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Composer Juri Seo was born in Korea, educated at the University of Illinois, and is now based at Princeton, in New Jersey. She returns to Illinois this week to premiere two new works.
Why are we seeing more mountain lions in Illinois? (opens the original)
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There’s been a rare sighting of a mountain lion in southern Illinois. We’ll talk about how they and other apex predators end up here — and what it means.
Author examines how political violence became a ‘mainstream phenomena’ (opens the original)
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A new book, “Our Own Worst Enemies: America in the Age of Violent Populism," argues that the biggest threat to American democracy is coming from within, as political violence rises. Author and professor Robert Pape discusses what led to this increase in extremism in the U.S.
Pokemon Go continues to excite Illinois fans 10 years on (opens the original)
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A decade ago, Pokémon Go sent Illinoisans into parks and parking lots … chasing virtual cartoon creatures with their phones. The craze faded, but the game and its most dedicated fans have kept on.
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