Where do the Trump administration's attempts to assert more control over elections stand? And how do Illinois elected officials deal with misinformation about the election process? We talked about that today on @21st.show with @baseballot.bsky.social, a county clerk, and a state senator.

Is election security at risk in Illinois?

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given the news today about Joanna Whaley in Michigan, I'd be remiss not to mention we had her on @21st.show a few months ago as part of a panel of trans candidates across the Midwest you can listen back to that here:

Running (for office) while trans | Illinois Public Media

Trans people have been much discussed in American politics — from sports to bathrooms to health care. But their representation in elected office has been minimal. We’ll talk with several Midwestern tr...

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given the news today about Joanna Whaley in Michigan, I'd be remiss not to mention we had her on @21st.show a few months ago as part of a panel of trans candidates across the Midwest you can listen back to that here:

Running (for office) while trans | Illinois Public Media

Trans people have been much discussed in American politics — from sports to bathrooms to health care. But their representation in elected office has been minimal. We’ll talk with several Midwestern tr...

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Thanks to @shannonheffernan.bsky.social for talking us through her reporting on @21st.show today. Her story is worth a read.

The 21st Show@21st.show · 2d ago

A joint investigation between @chicago.suntimes.com, @wbez.org, and the @themarshallproject.org looks into the more than 70 fires set at the Joliet Treatment Center in the past three years.

"person on social media said a thing" continues to be such a frustrating form of journalism

Don Tracy, Illinois' Republican candidate for U.S. Senate, sat down with IPM's Brian Mackey for a conversation on @21st.show to discuss his views on immigration enforcement, abortion, and the war in Iran. Link to full interview: www.youtube.com/watch?v=cCSk...

At @21st.show, we're setting out to interview the top candidates in Illinois' biggest statewide races. In the coming weeks, we'll have more conversations to bring you from our Urbana studios.

The 21st Show@21st.show · 5d ago

Don Tracy says he's "the right Republican" to win a statewide election in Illinois, something the party hasn't done in more than a decade. He's running for U.S. Senate, and he sat down earlier this week in our Urbana studios for an in-depth conversation. Watch here:

Much of the United States recently dealt with another round of smoke from Canadian wildfires. On today's @21st.show, we talked about how we felt that in Illinois, and what the future might hold for this kind of weather.

A deep dive into Canadian wildfires’ impact on air quality in Illinois

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Last week, Illinois was added to the list of states that've experienced an outbreak of cyclosporiasis from contaminated iceberg lettuce from Taylor Farms de Mexico. We talk about the ins and outs of the disease, and how to navigate it whether you've gotten sick or not, on today's @21st.show.

What to know about Cyclosporiasis outbreak

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Got questions about cyclospora? @21st.show is back Monday with an update on all that's been happening. If you have questions, share them with us by texting (217) 803-0730, and we might just share them live on the air with our panel.

this job is still open for apps for another five days! not too late to possibly join an award-winning news team in Central Illinois

Christine Hatfield@christine.21st.show · 4w ago

come join me and the rest of our lovely team of journalists here in Central Illinois at @ilpublicmedia.bsky.social! we're on the lookout for a new Morning Edition host. details here: will.illinois.edu/jobs/positio...

Hi! For reporting I'm doing at @motherjones.com, I'm looking to connect with people on how workplace accommodations has helped their mental health when it comes to changing in function due to Long Covid. Please reach out at jmetraux@motherjones.com. Reposts appreciated.

if it sounds like I am really hammering this point in, we are in reruns for the next couple weeks. so really, there's no time like the present if you have ideas for the show!

Christine Hatfield@christine.21st.show · 4w ago

just a note that we're always on the lookout for topics of conversation for @21st.show! there's not many places in the media that offer up an hour of deeper conversations every day got a suggestion? send us an email at talk@21stshow.org you can also DM me!

just a note that we're always on the lookout for topics of conversation for @21st.show! there's not many places in the media that offer up an hour of deeper conversations every day got a suggestion? send us an email at talk@21stshow.org you can also DM me!

another fun book/sports conversation on the show today!

The 21st Show@21st.show · 4w ago

From the Billy Goat to the Black Sox, the idea that the Cubs and White Sox were cursed is a key part of Illinois baseball lore. Author Addy Baird explores those stories and more in her new book, "The Magical Game." She joins us to talk about baseball's superstitions, rituals and more.

you should listen to today's @21st.show, we're talking about the movement to split Illinois into two states, plus a new book on baseball superstitions and curses (and that darned billy goat) join us at 11 central! will.illinois.edu/am/willplayer

just a note that we're always on the lookout for topics of conversation for @21st.show! there's not many places in the media that offer up an hour of deeper conversations every day got a suggestion? send us an email at talk@21stshow.org you can also DM me!

ICYMI, we had a lot of fun with this book:

Christine Hatfield@christine.21st.show · 4w ago

What's in an accent? Linguistics professor Valerie Fridland explores this in her new book "Why We Talk Funny: The Real Story Behind Our Accents." We talk with her about it in the latest edition of @21st.show on video.

I feel this article in my bones.

Jason Koebler@jasonkoebler.bsky.social · 4w ago

ChatGPT posters and flyers are polluting real life and driving me insane. Please respond to this with the worst ones you've seen irl. I'll post some in the thread www.404media.co/we-are-livin...

come join me and the rest of our lovely team of journalists here in Central Illinois at @ilpublicmedia.bsky.social! we're on the lookout for a new Morning Edition host. details here: will.illinois.edu/jobs/positio...

Join Our Team! We’re looking for a new Morning Edition Host & Producer | Illinois Public Media

The Morning Edition Host & Producer is responsible for serving as the local on-air voice for Morning Edition, integrating national NPR programming with timely local news, weather, traffic, and station...

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apropos of nothing I can appreciate that we're still using the picture of blue-haired Christine as my official station portrait 😤

Christine Hatfield@christine.21st.show · 4w ago

come join me and the rest of our lovely team of journalists here in Central Illinois at @ilpublicmedia.bsky.social! we're on the lookout for a new Morning Edition host. details here: will.illinois.edu/jobs/positio...

come join me and the rest of our lovely team of journalists here in Central Illinois at @ilpublicmedia.bsky.social! we're on the lookout for a new Morning Edition host. details here: will.illinois.edu/jobs/positio...

Join Our Team! We’re looking for a new Morning Edition Host & Producer | Illinois Public Media

The Morning Edition Host & Producer is responsible for serving as the local on-air voice for Morning Edition, integrating national NPR programming with timely local news, weather, traffic, and station...

will.illinois.edu

What's in an accent? Linguistics professor Valerie Fridland explores this in her new book "Why We Talk Funny: The Real Story Behind Our Accents." We talk with her about it in the latest edition of @21st.show on video.

The secret science behind your accent

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Illinois laws are strong when it comes to protecting the LGBTQ community, and trans people especially. But how are those communities holding up in some of our neighboring states? On today's @21st.show, at the end of Pride Month, we hear from folks in Iowa, Missouri, and Indiana.

As Pride Month ends, Midwest splits on LGBTQ rights

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i love being trans and i love all my trans friends

we are live at 11 Central to talk about how folks in Illinois and some of our bordering states (Iowa, Missouri, Indiana) are thinking about pride and so much of what's going on with the LGBTQ community right now will.illinois.edu/am/willplayer

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well, we certainly picked a morning to have a conversation about pride in the midwest on the show

well, we certainly picked a morning to have a conversation about pride in the midwest on the show

don't normally make a big deal out of when we do reruns, but I had a lot of fun putting together our episode on the history of The Onion. we reaired it today and it's worth a listen!

Best of: How ‘The Onion’ made modern news satire

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my condolences to Doctor Who fans entering The Second Wilderness Years

wow, noise-cancelling headphones really are game-changers how have I gone this long without them