Illinois's statewide news talk show, produced by Illinois Public Media.
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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 Illinois unique with 217 Today.
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WMBD/WYZZ's team of meteorologists are teaming up to talk about the weather here in Central Illinois. Discussions can range from big storms that are brewing to just learning more about how forecasting works behind the scenes. Chief Meteorologist Chris Yates is joined by Morning Show Meteorologist Molly Naslund and Weekend Meteorologist Adam Sherwinski.
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If you are looking to buy or sell a home, get all the information and the latest updates, tips, and tricks from Glenda Williamson- your professional Central Illinois Real Estate Agent.
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Bloomington-Normal EDC discusses economic development industry trends, best practices, and development news in Central Illinois.
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Every Friday afternoon on Day to Day join WCBU's Nathan Irwin and Suzette Boulais, executive director of Arts Partners of Central Illinois for a look at current and upcoming art & cultural events across the region. Day to Day, weekdays at noon on WCBU.
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Subscribe to hear the weekly teaching time at Central Christian Church in Rockford, Illinois.
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Paul Garcia speaks to remarkable and intelligent people about their valuable insights, interesting lives, and incredible experiences.
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This is an exploration into different houses of religion and an attempt to find any underlying consistencies and commonalities. We visit a different House of Worship each week and report back in the podcast. Members and leaders will also be interviewed. These locations are primarily in the Midwest of USA. Our running notes and links from research: https://docs.google.com/document/d/13JSX0jmaPcKR5FagGYXtWafArfKZ9aV_d4s7GfS09jw/edit?usp=drivesdk
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A pair of college basketball writers and fans who met through the all-powerful world that is college basketball Twitter, Kevin and Brad have established the best show for the 365-day-a-year hoops fan. The show focuses on analyzing the game at a high level and breaking down the biggest news in the college basketball world. Kevin's work can be found on Twitter at @CBB_Central and online on his website CBBCentral.com. Brad can be found on Twitter at @BradCav2.
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Tune in to hear insightful conversations on fascinating industry innovations with members of the Research Park community- startups, corporations, students, and alumni. The Research Park at University of Illinois is a leading hub for tech commercialization with a unique environment that cultivates startups and increases capabilities for established companies. The mixed-use composition promotes creative collisions and interdisciplinary collaborations, strengthening the bridge between campus an ...
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How is global warming shaping our lives? And what can we do about it? We connect the dots, from fossil fuels to extreme weather, clean energy to public health, and more. Join Dr. Anthony Leiserowitz of Yale University for a daily 90-second podcast about climate change, where we confront reality and share inspiring stories of hope.
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WAND In-Depth by WAND TV in Decatur, IL. On this show you will hear from award-winning journalist digging deeper into investigative stories from Central Illinois. The show features longer interviews, more details, and an in-depth look at the captivating stories you see on our air. This show will be released in seasons. To find more information on release dates head to www.wandtv.com.
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McBeath Financial Focus is a monthly feature series, presented by Krista McBeath of McBeath Financial Group, a financial services company located in Bloomington Normal, IL. the Focus series highlights prominent local specialists focusing on a specific topic where financial services/retirement planning intersects with their field of expertise. We’ve chosen guests that are respected community members in their field that can offer solid advice, as well as entertain! Krista McBeath is the founde ...
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Ask questions, vote and discover answers about Chicago, the region and its people. From WBEZ.
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Here are featured interviews from "Joan Esposito: Live, Local and Progressive" (weekdays from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. Central on WCPT Chicago), a topical and interactive talk show from Chicago that focuses on national, state and city politics. A veteran Chicago broadcaster, Joan talks to politicians and professors, activists and authors, candidates and correspondents, as well as listeners who call in to share their views on the news of the day. Her goal is to Edify, Entertain and Elect — Democrats ...
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Out Standing in the Field is a podcast from the DeWitt, Macon & Piatt County University of Illinois Extension offices. Educator Doug Gucker covers seasonal agriculture issues specific to Central Illinois. Follow him on Twitter @SoilWaterDoug University of Illinois * U.S. Department of Agriculture * Local Extension Councils Cooperating University of Illinois Extension provides equal opportunities in programs and employment. If you need reasonable accommodation to participate please contact th ...
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The podcast covering rural electricity and economic development topics in the Midwest. Brought to you by Wabash Valley Power Alliance.
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“Middle America” is a podcast and radio show using history, storytelling, and music to discuss the world that surrounds us. Narrated by the fictional protagonist Wendell Bauer, episodes give both true history of the Central Illinois area and fictional memoir of a resident. Locally created music complements the stories to provide further emotional impact and insight.Topics discussed by “Middle America” thus far have included Illinois abolitionists, the French origins of the Midwest, philanthr ...
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Our Illinois Specialty Crop Podcast Series showcases specialty crop producers and growers here in Illinois and looks at the stories are behind their farms. The short interviews are recorded by Jim Lewis at WDWS NewsTalk 1400 in Champaign, IL. All of the producers featured in the series sell their products at local farmers markets or at their own farmstead stores here in Central Illinois. We hope you will enjoy learning about the featured specialty crop producers and check out our accompanyin ...
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The PM Podcast is a show dedicated to dealing with real world issues for real world people. Join Pat and Matt as they dive in deep, real deep, and dissect your real world issues for practical and logical solutions. Ask them a question, submit a topic or just tune in and listen to a few interesting perspectives on life, love and everything in-between. The PM Podcast, a whale of a show.BiographyPat grew up in the Twin Cities. A bone once died in his hand and he had to have surgery. Pat played ...
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217 Today: Trump’s new travel ban raises fears for thousands of Congolese residents in Central Illinois
In today’s deep dive, we'll bring you a conversation about how East Central Illinois' Congolese community is reacting to President Trump's travel ban.By The 217 Today Podcast
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Over the weekend, protests took over cities across Illinois and around the nation – under the banner “No Kings Day.” An Illinois Public Media News reporter who covered the rallies in downtown Urbana joins the program.By The 21st Show
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A panel of Middle East and geopolitics experts share their reactions to the U.S. targeting Iran's buclear facilities over the weekend and an analysis of the reprucussions.By The 21st Show
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Proposed gas plants in Wisconsin pose health risks, report finds
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1:31Pollution from the plants could contribute to heart attacks, ER visits, and long-term health harms over decades. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
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Joan Esposito talks to Brian Endless, senior lecturer and director of African Studies and the African Diaspora at Loyola University Chicago. Catch "Joan Esposito: Live, Local and Progressive" weekdays from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/live-local-progressive). And find the Joan Esposito (Full Episodes) podcast on S…
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In today’s deep dive, we'll bring you a look at how the Illinois General Assembly passed a measure to strengthen protections for survivors of sexual abuse.By The 217 Today Podcast
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The disease, transmitted to humans by mosquitoes, can cause fatal neurological damage in some cases. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
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Severe storms bring tornadoes and heavy rain to Central Illinois on Wednesday, June 18th and the hottest temperatures of the year are on the way. Chris, Molly, and Nathan come together to break it all down in this week's episode of Shootin' the breeze.By WMBD/WYZZ
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Joan Esposito is joined by Lindsay Owens, executive director of the economic think tank Groundwork Collaborative and author of the upcoming book “Gouged: The End of a Fair Price in America.” Catch "Joan Esposito: Live, Local and Progressive" weekdays from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/live-local-progressive). And f…
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WCPT 820 Interview: Army Major General Randy Manner (Ret.)
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23:11Joan Esposito is joined by Army Maj. Gen. Randy Manner (Ret.), former acting vice chair of the National Guard Bureau, and member of National Security Leaders for America (NSL4A). Catch "Joan Esposito: Live, Local and Progressive" weekdays from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/live-local-progressive). And find the Joan…
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Yes, people really do win pledge drive giveaways at WBEZ
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6:16One Curious City listener was skeptical about whether real people actually win WBEZ’s pledge drive giveaways. They do. But there’s a little more to that answer. Plus, an economist who studies fundraising explains why people give money during pledge drives in the first place. This episode was originally published on March 3, 2022.…
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Climate justice advocates fight for fairness in the face of climate change
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1:31Robert Bullard calls for climate action that repairs past harms and uplifts neglected communities. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
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Ella Jenkins died last year at the age of 100 and now she’s the subject of a new biography. It’s called “This is Rhythm: Ella Jenkins, Children’s Music, and the Long Civil Rights Movement.” The author of the book joins the program today to discuss Jenkins' life, career, and her influence on children's music.…
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The fall of Michael Madigan continued last week, as the former speaker of the Illinois House of Representatives and Democratic powerbroker was sentenced to more than seven years in prison. There are questions about what happens next in the trial of a state senator that ended with a hung jury. Also, a jury found a former January 6 defendant guilty o…
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In today’s deep dive, the Krannert Center for the Performing Arts has announced its 2025-2026 performance season, which officially starts this September.By The 217 Today Podcast
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Do people actually donate cars to public radio?
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5:00An on-air spot soliciting car donations is a fixture of public radio, but do people actually donate? Yes, about 50 cars are donated a month.
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After decades of pollution, California community secures $550 million settlement from Chevron
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1:31One environmental advocate says the deal is a step forward for Richmond – but not a full solution. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
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Olga Khazan is a staff writer for the Atlantic. She descibes herself as neurotic. Khazan spent a year writing the book “Me, But Better: The Science and Promise of Personality Change.” The project made her question if she could indeed change her personality. Khazan joins the program today.By The 21st Show
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Joan Esposito is joined by Thom Serafin, founder and CEO of Serafin & Associates, Inc. Catch "Joan Esposito: Live, Local and Progressive" weekdays from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/live-local-progressive). And find the Joan Esposito (Full Episodes) podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, TuneIn, iHeartRadio, YouTube, …
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217 Today: ‘I just was scared to feel judged’: Young women reflect on their experiences with menstrual shaming
In today’s deep dive, shame tied to menstruation is more common than you might expect. We hear from young women in Illinois about their experiences.By The 217 Today Podcast
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Chicago environmental justice group calls for transition to electric trucks
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1:31Replacing half of Chicago’s diesel trucks with electric vehicles could dramatically improve health, study suggests. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
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Reaction to anti-ICE protests and the wider context behind the Latino community’s fight for immigration justice
Protests swept across the country last week in response to ICE officers raiding communities and detaining undocumented immigrants.But the protesting movement itself didn’t appear last week. There is a long history of organizing especially within Latino communities, which have long led the fight for immigration justice efforts.…
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A former Democratic congressman who led the Illinois National Guard talks about the legality, politics, and practicality of calling in the National Guard to push back against protestors.By The 21st Show
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In today’s deep dive, period poverty isn’t just about products. It’s also about stigma and the barrier it creates to education, for girls across the globe.By The 217 Today Podcast
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Low-income housing for seniors gets a climate-friendly renovation in central New York
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1:31The seven-story apartment building is now powered by geothermal and solar energy. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
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In the spring of 2025, Chase Bandolik ran 416 miles from Cairo, Illinois north to Beloit, Wisconsin (near the northern Illinois border). We talk with him about the journey.By The 21st Show
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June 13, 2025: Pritzker goes to DC to defend sanctuary status while ICE officers target migrants outside courts
Illinois Gov. Pritzker went to Washington this week to defend the state's sanctuary policies. In our Friday politics roundup, we talk about that, immigration enforcement actions in Chicago, and protests against ICE.By The 21st Show
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June 13, 2025: Professors sue Bradley University and EV manufacturer to build assembly plant in Peoria area
We check in on the latest news out of the Peoria region in our Friday reporter roundup.By The 21st Show
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This week, Republicans in Congress moved a step closer to their long-held goal of ending federal support for public media. We talk about it with the president of the Illinois Public Broadcasting Council.By The 21st Show
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In today’s deep dive, we talked with the next chancellor of the University of Illinois about how he plans to respond to pressures from the Trump administration and his favorite comic book.By The 217 Today Podcast
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Bay Area nonprofit provides fresh veggies, cooking classes to people living in a food desert
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1:31Urban Tilth, a Richmond, California-based organization, distributes free produce to primarily Black and Latino neighborhoods. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
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WCPT 820 Interview: Army Major General Randy Manner (Ret.)
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21:21Joan Esposito is joined by Army Maj. Gen. Randy Manner (Ret.), former acting vice chair of the National Guard Bureau, and member of National Security Leaders for America (NSL4A). Manner sharply criticized the Secret Service's treatment of U.S. Senator Alex Padilla, hours after the California Democrat had been forcibly removed from a Los Angeles pre…
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Joan Esposito is joined by Rep. Robin Kelly (D-IL). Kelly speaks about the Thursday incident involving the forcible removal of Sen. Alex Padilla (D-CA) from a Los Angeles press conference with Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. Catch "Joan Esposito: Live, Local and Progressive" weekdays from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.…
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Chris, Molly and Nathan discuss recent social media chatter of incoming Derechos, summer heat safety tips and much more on this weeks episode of Shootin the Breeze!By WMBD/WYZZ
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The book "Eve" explores human evolution with a particular focus on the female body and its author joins the program today.By The 21st Show
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In today’s deep dive, we’ll learn about what is coming to the Central Illinois area in the world of arts, culture and entertainment.By The 217 Today Podcast
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There’s nature in Chicago. Go bathe in it.
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15:04“Forest bathing” is the exceptionally simple Japanese practice of taking a walk — or a seat — in the woods. Why? For your health, of course! In our last episode, we learned about Chicago’s urban forest — including the $416 million in benefits all those trees provide, in terms of energy cost savings, stormwater mitigation and air purification. Today…
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An electric firetruck puts out blazes in Madison, Wisconsin
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1:31The truck’s quiet engine makes it easier for firefighters to talk during calls, and it doesn’t spew diesel pollution into the firehouse. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
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WCPT 820 Interview: State Sen. Mallory McMorrow
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24:15Mike Nellis, filling in for Joan Esposito, is joined by Mallory McMorrow, Michigan state senator, candidate for U.S. Senate, and author of Hate Won’t Win: Find Your Power and Leave This Place Better Than You Found It. Catch "Joan Esposito: Live, Local and Progressive" weekdays from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/liv…
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Business owners who offer safe spaces to their local LGBTQ communities in downstate Illinois discuss what these spaces mean to people in the current political environment.By The 21st Show
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WCPT Interview: Daniel Biss, candidate for Congress
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19:02Joan Esposito is joined by Daniel Biss, mayor of Evanston and candidate for Congress. Catch "Joan Esposito: Live, Local and Progressive" weekdays from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/live-local-progressive). And find the Joan Esposito (Full Episodes) podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, TuneIn, iHeartRadio, YouTube, a…
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217 Today: Trump’s on a pardon spree, prison looms for Madigan, and Blago wouldn’t wish sentencing on his ‘worst enemy’
In today’s deep dive, after former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan is sentenced this week, could his next move be to seek President Trump’s intervention?By The 217 Today Podcast
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Some Chicagoans have noticed city workers cutting down seemingly healthy trees. Who is responsible, and why are they cutting down these trees?
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In an Illinois forest, many buds are forming earlier and leaves are changing color later
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1:31It all adds up to a longer growing season in Trelease Woods, a centuries-old forest near the University of Illinois. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
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Next week is Pollinator Week. It was created in 2007 and was designed to bring attention the importance of our pollinators. That includes bees, beetles, flies, moths and even bats. How important are they for plants? Also, they play major roles in our ecosystems, in agriculture and even in our health.…
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There has been reporting to suggest that his spring has been one of the windiest on record for the country overall, with some states setting a new record themselves. Climate and energy experts explain the sudden increase in windy conditions.By The 21st Show
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Breaking down Meta’s deal with Clinton power plant: What does it mean for future of nuclear energy?
Meta recently signed a 20-year deal with the nuclear plant owned by Constellation Energy in Clinton, Illinois. An energy expert discusses the complexities of this agreement, what it means for the future of nuclear energy, artificial intelligence, and the region.By The 21st Show
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In today’s deep dive, a parasite has cattle ranchers worried. New World Screwworms were pushed south of the U.S. border for decades but they’re on their way back. Ranchers recall what it was like to fight screwworms and the efforts they’d like to see to keep them out of the U.S.By The 217 Today Podcast
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Civil rights leader links climate change to racial justice
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1:31Rev. Dr. Gerald Durley says the fight for clean air and a safe environment is linked to the battle for racial equity. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
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