Jose Zepeda
@josezepeda.21st.show
I do the news.
Producer for @21st.show, Professional Amateur
My work has conditioned me to notice every “Illinois” reference in media
Producer for @21st.show, Professional Amateur
My work has conditioned me to notice every “Illinois” reference in media
ICYMI: @21st.show spoke with @espn.com reporter Adam Rittenberg about what we can expect from some of Illinois' college football teams this season.
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What to expect from 2025 college football season in Illinois
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September 5, 2025 at 8:22 PM
ICYMI: @21st.show spoke with @espn.com reporter Adam Rittenberg about what we can expect from some of Illinois' college football teams this season.
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ICYMI on @21st.show, we spoke with Seth Boyer, who runs the TikTok channel "Chowcago," about making food review videos in Peoria and what's its like to be a Midwest-based actor.
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Actor and social media influencer highlights food scene in Peoria
YouTube video by Illinois Public Media
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September 4, 2025 at 8:41 PM
ICYMI on @21st.show, we spoke with Seth Boyer, who runs the TikTok channel "Chowcago," about making food review videos in Peoria and what's its like to be a Midwest-based actor.
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You know this is a big deal when you casually hear the music at Walmart
Illinois Public Media sits down with Arden Cho, who plays the role of Rumi in "KPop Demon Hunters."
‘KPop Demon Hunters’ lead actress Arden Cho on her Illinois roots
YouTube video by Illinois Public Media
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September 2, 2025 at 9:12 PM
You know this is a big deal when you casually hear the music at Walmart
There's been a lot of back and forth as to what caused electric rates to go up significantly in Illinois this summer.
On @21st.show, we look at what caused the surge and what could be done about it in the future.
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On @21st.show, we look at what caused the surge and what could be done about it in the future.
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Why are our electric bills so high?
YouTube video by Illinois Public Media
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August 30, 2025 at 1:48 AM
There's been a lot of back and forth as to what caused electric rates to go up significantly in Illinois this summer.
On @21st.show, we look at what caused the surge and what could be done about it in the future.
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On @21st.show, we look at what caused the surge and what could be done about it in the future.
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On today’s @21st.show, we speak with @depauluniversity.bsky.social professor Ben Alba, to put into historical context, the cancellation of The Late Show.
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Is Late Night TV near its end?
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August 25, 2025 at 11:41 PM
On today’s @21st.show, we speak with @depauluniversity.bsky.social professor Ben Alba, to put into historical context, the cancellation of The Late Show.
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Jelani Day's mother discusses her son's legacy and the work of the Jelani Day Foundation.
Four years after his mysterious death, Jelani Day’s family still searching for answers
YouTube video by Illinois Public Media
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August 19, 2025 at 7:38 PM
Jelani Day's mother discusses her son's legacy and the work of the Jelani Day Foundation.
In August 2021, Jelani Day disappeared. He had last been seen at a store in Bloomington.
Then, 11 days after he went missing, Jelani’s remains were recovered from the Illinois river.
Jelani's mother joins the program to mourn his loss 4 years later.
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Then, 11 days after he went missing, Jelani’s remains were recovered from the Illinois river.
Jelani's mother joins the program to mourn his loss 4 years later.
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Four years after his mysterious death, Jelani Day’s family still searching for answers
YouTube video by Illinois Public Media
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August 19, 2025 at 7:59 PM
In August 2021, Jelani Day disappeared. He had last been seen at a store in Bloomington.
Then, 11 days after he went missing, Jelani’s remains were recovered from the Illinois river.
Jelani's mother joins the program to mourn his loss 4 years later.
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Then, 11 days after he went missing, Jelani’s remains were recovered from the Illinois river.
Jelani's mother joins the program to mourn his loss 4 years later.
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@21st.show guest Satya Doyle Byock says we should pay more attention to our quarterlives.
It's the time between adolescence and midlife when you're a fully independent adult, but still learning about the world and yourself.
For many, it's the roughest part of life, and it doesn't get talked about.
It's the time between adolescence and midlife when you're a fully independent adult, but still learning about the world and yourself.
For many, it's the roughest part of life, and it doesn't get talked about.
Should we pay closer attention to our quarterlives?
YouTube video by Illinois Public Media
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August 8, 2025 at 9:05 PM
@21st.show guest Satya Doyle Byock says we should pay more attention to our quarterlives.
It's the time between adolescence and midlife when you're a fully independent adult, but still learning about the world and yourself.
For many, it's the roughest part of life, and it doesn't get talked about.
It's the time between adolescence and midlife when you're a fully independent adult, but still learning about the world and yourself.
For many, it's the roughest part of life, and it doesn't get talked about.
The Illinois State Fair is back in town, and in today's @21st.show, we preview what we can expect this year.
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From music to contests to a carnival- a preview of 2025 Illinois State Fair
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August 6, 2025 at 8:02 PM
The Illinois State Fair is back in town, and in today's @21st.show, we preview what we can expect this year.
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ICYMI on @21st.show: We talk about a recent algae bloom that impacted the city of Mattoon, Illinois, and how you can stay safe from these occurrences.
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Algae Bloom Dangers: What to know and how to keep water supply safe
YouTube video by Illinois Public Media
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August 4, 2025 at 8:50 PM
ICYMI on @21st.show: We talk about a recent algae bloom that impacted the city of Mattoon, Illinois, and how you can stay safe from these occurrences.
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On today's @21st.show, we spoke with Adam Aleksic, aka, The Etymology Nerd about his new book "Algospeak: How Social Media is Transforming the Future of Language."
It explores how social media algorithms and short-form videos are rapidly changing the way we speak and creating new words.
It explores how social media algorithms and short-form videos are rapidly changing the way we speak and creating new words.
From ‘cool’ to ‘selfie’ to ‘slay’, linguist’s book takes a look at the evolution of language thro...
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July 23, 2025 at 9:00 PM
On today's @21st.show, we spoke with Adam Aleksic, aka, The Etymology Nerd about his new book "Algospeak: How Social Media is Transforming the Future of Language."
It explores how social media algorithms and short-form videos are rapidly changing the way we speak and creating new words.
It explores how social media algorithms and short-form videos are rapidly changing the way we speak and creating new words.
ICYMI on last week's @21st.show Reporter Roundtable, we talk about news in the Bloomington-Normal area, including how Illinois State University is planning to directly pay its athletes and a major settlement involving the McLean County Jail.
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July 18, 2025: Illinois State to pay athletes and a major settlement involving the McLean County ...
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July 21, 2025 at 7:44 PM
ICYMI on last week's @21st.show Reporter Roundtable, we talk about news in the Bloomington-Normal area, including how Illinois State University is planning to directly pay its athletes and a major settlement involving the McLean County Jail.
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Chicago’s public media outlets — WBEZ and WTTW — will undoubtedly get hit by the President Donald Trump-endorsed plan to take away $1.1 billion from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting over the next two years. But the cuts would have a far greater impact on smaller stations.
Illinois public broadcasters in Chicago, and especially downstate, fear impact as Senate vote to cut funding looms
While Chicago-area public media outlets WBEZ and WTTW will get hurt if the Senate OK’s cuts, smaller stations in rural areas would get hit harder.
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July 16, 2025 at 11:41 PM
Chicago’s public media outlets — WBEZ and WTTW — will undoubtedly get hit by the President Donald Trump-endorsed plan to take away $1.1 billion from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting over the next two years. But the cuts would have a far greater impact on smaller stations.
Some of my photos for @21st.show's coverage of Balloons Over Vermilion. It was an amazing experience to ride along!
July 13, 2025 at 2:41 AM
Some of my photos for @21st.show's coverage of Balloons Over Vermilion. It was an amazing experience to ride along!
Today's @21st.show is a project of mine to take the show across the state and this time, we visit Danville.
Danville is like a lot of small cities across the state that is losing its young adults for a variety of reasons: lack of jobs, want to branch out, feeling of there being nothing left.
Danville is like a lot of small cities across the state that is losing its young adults for a variety of reasons: lack of jobs, want to branch out, feeling of there being nothing left.
July 11, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Today's @21st.show is a project of mine to take the show across the state and this time, we visit Danville.
Danville is like a lot of small cities across the state that is losing its young adults for a variety of reasons: lack of jobs, want to branch out, feeling of there being nothing left.
Danville is like a lot of small cities across the state that is losing its young adults for a variety of reasons: lack of jobs, want to branch out, feeling of there being nothing left.
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An Oklahoma City TV station says it's weather radar was damaged by an individual and that an anti-government militia took responsibility, claiming that radar is used to control the weather. (via @kosuradio.bsky.social)
News 9 radar damaged in apparent attack by anti-government militia group
Oklahoma City television station News 9 is reporting an anti-government militia group targeted its weather radar system.
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July 10, 2025 at 5:41 PM
An Oklahoma City TV station says it's weather radar was damaged by an individual and that an anti-government militia took responsibility, claiming that radar is used to control the weather. (via @kosuradio.bsky.social)
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Starting on Independence Day, the National Weather Service predicts temperatures to reach a peak of 94 degrees with increased humidity, which will continue throughout the weekend.
Central Illinois to see another extreme heat wave during holiday weekend - IPM Newsroom
Starting on Independence Day, the National Weather Service predicts temperatures to reach a peak of 94 degrees with increased humidity.
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July 3, 2025 at 6:11 PM
Starting on Independence Day, the National Weather Service predicts temperatures to reach a peak of 94 degrees with increased humidity, which will continue throughout the weekend.
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BREAKING: The Republican leaders overcame objections from within their own party, marking a victory in their quest to fulfill President Trump's campaign promises.
House Republicans pass Trump's mega bill, sending the package to his desk to be signed
The Republican leaders overcame objections from within their own party, marking a victory in their quest to fulfill President Trump's campaign promises.
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July 3, 2025 at 6:36 PM
BREAKING: The Republican leaders overcame objections from within their own party, marking a victory in their quest to fulfill President Trump's campaign promises.
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We're airing encores today and tomorrow for the July 4th holiday, but on Monday we'll be back and talking about the so-called Big Beautiful Bill.
What effect do you think the bill will have on Illinois?
Let us know, and we might share what you have to say on the program.
What effect do you think the bill will have on Illinois?
Let us know, and we might share what you have to say on the program.
July 3, 2025 at 3:45 PM
We're airing encores today and tomorrow for the July 4th holiday, but on Monday we'll be back and talking about the so-called Big Beautiful Bill.
What effect do you think the bill will have on Illinois?
Let us know, and we might share what you have to say on the program.
What effect do you think the bill will have on Illinois?
Let us know, and we might share what you have to say on the program.
ICYMI on @21st.show: We speak with Ryan Hanrahan of @farmpolicy.bsky.social about John Deere heading to trial to face FTC charges, alleging it has a monopoly on farm equipment repairs, driving up costs for farmers while also limiting crop yields.
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A deeper look into John Deere lawsuit
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July 2, 2025 at 6:49 PM
ICYMI on @21st.show: We speak with Ryan Hanrahan of @farmpolicy.bsky.social about John Deere heading to trial to face FTC charges, alleging it has a monopoly on farm equipment repairs, driving up costs for farmers while also limiting crop yields.
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Fascinating read on how AI has changed higher education, especially in subjects such as English, and how students mindsets have changed over time.
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What Happens After A.I. Destroys College Writing?
The demise of the English paper will end a long intellectual tradition, but it’s also an opportunity to reëxamine the purpose of higher education.
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July 2, 2025 at 4:39 AM
Fascinating read on how AI has changed higher education, especially in subjects such as English, and how students mindsets have changed over time.
www.newyorker.com/magazine/202...
www.newyorker.com/magazine/202...
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A news editor from @farmpolicy.bsky.social weighs in on what has transpired so far in the John Deere case and what to expect from the trial.
A deeper look into John Deere lawsuit
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June 30, 2025 at 8:39 PM
A news editor from @farmpolicy.bsky.social weighs in on what has transpired so far in the John Deere case and what to expect from the trial.
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A lifeguard accused of shooting two teens, killing one, is the same man who shot two dogs and waged an hours-long standoff with authorities in 2023, police sources and the dogs’ owners tell WGN.
https://wgntv.com/news/chicagocrime/douglass-park-shooting-lifeguard-charles-leto-dogs-lakeview-2023/
https://wgntv.com/news/chicagocrime/douglass-park-shooting-lifeguard-charles-leto-dogs-lakeview-2023/
June 30, 2025 at 10:09 PM
A lifeguard accused of shooting two teens, killing one, is the same man who shot two dogs and waged an hours-long standoff with authorities in 2023, police sources and the dogs’ owners tell WGN.
https://wgntv.com/news/chicagocrime/douglass-park-shooting-lifeguard-charles-leto-dogs-lakeview-2023/
https://wgntv.com/news/chicagocrime/douglass-park-shooting-lifeguard-charles-leto-dogs-lakeview-2023/
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Republicans test new red line: Denaturalization
Republicans test new red line: Denaturalization
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt was asked about the possibility of revoking Zohran Mamdani’s citizenship status and didn’t say no.
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June 30, 2025 at 11:02 PM
Republicans test new red line: Denaturalization
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@jayohday.bsky.social with @illinoisanswers.bsky.social discusses her investigation of southern Illinois's sewage overflow problem.
Investigation looks into the recurring problem of sewer overflows in southern Illinois
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June 30, 2025 at 11:58 PM
@jayohday.bsky.social with @illinoisanswers.bsky.social discusses her investigation of southern Illinois's sewage overflow problem.