The 217 Today Podcast

By Illinois Public Media - WILL

Keep up with news in Central Illinois every weekday with 217 Today. Hear the day's headlines, along with one deeper dive, in just ten minutes. Learn about the people and places that make Central Illin... more

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How many episodes does The 217 Today Podcast have?

The podcast currently has 277 episodes available.

The 217 Today Podcast episodes:

January 24, 2025 217 Today: New concerns over cancer and alcohol suggest even moderate drinking increases risk
In today's deep dive, we'll learn how new concerns over cancer and alcohol suggest even moderate drinking increases risk.

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11min
January 23, 2025 217 Today: What’s Happening in Champaign-Urbana Jan. 23 – Jan. 26
In today's deep dive, we'll learn all about what's coming to the central Illinois area in the world of arts, culture and entertainment.
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10min
January 22, 2025 217 Today: Meshell Ndegeocello comes to Krannert to share James Baldwin’s wisdom with music
In today's deep dive, we'll listen to a conversation with Meshell Ndegeocello ahead of her upcoming performance at the Krannert Center for the Performing Arts.
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15min
January 21, 2025 217 Today: A Midwest farmland owner tests a longstanding wetland conservation law called ‘swampbuster’
In today's deep dive, we'll learn why a landholding company says a decades-old wetlands law is unconstitutional and why sustainable agriculture groups are pushing back.

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12min
January 20, 2025 217 Today: Trump’s Green Card proposal for international students sparks doubt. Here’s why.
In today's deep dive, we'll learn about Donald Trump's Green Card proposal and why it has sparked some doubt among international students.
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9min
January 17, 2025 217 Today: At Colorado meatpacking plant, a vulnerable workforce braces for Trump 2.0
In today's deep dive, we'll learn how Donald Trump's immigration policy might impact the meatpacking industry and the price of our food.
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10min
January 16, 2025 217 Today: There’s a new Piano Man in town
In today's deep dive, we'll listen to a conversation with Andrew Simek about his take on the new position and the role music has played in his life.
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13min

FAQs about The 217 Today Podcast:

How many episodes does The 217 Today Podcast have?

The podcast currently has 277 episodes available.