Christine Hatfield
@christine.21st.show
producer of Illinois Public Media's @21st.show, @transjournalists.org member, nerd. 📻🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️ she/her. based in Champaign-Urbana. past: UIS PAR '21, WPR.
not that I watch much cable but I love Turner Classic Movies and Ben Mankiewicz
they finish the 60s Dr. Dolittle and his postlude is basically "this got nine Oscar nominations. *nine!* Cool Hand Luke didn't get nominated for Best Picture that year, but this did. somehow. 🤨"
they finish the 60s Dr. Dolittle and his postlude is basically "this got nine Oscar nominations. *nine!* Cool Hand Luke didn't get nominated for Best Picture that year, but this did. somehow. 🤨"
November 27, 2025 at 10:14 PM
not that I watch much cable but I love Turner Classic Movies and Ben Mankiewicz
they finish the 60s Dr. Dolittle and his postlude is basically "this got nine Oscar nominations. *nine!* Cool Hand Luke didn't get nominated for Best Picture that year, but this did. somehow. 🤨"
they finish the 60s Dr. Dolittle and his postlude is basically "this got nine Oscar nominations. *nine!* Cool Hand Luke didn't get nominated for Best Picture that year, but this did. somehow. 🤨"
producing this segment made me hungry, suffice it to say
What's your favorite kind of pie?
We heard some of your answers as we talked with a culinary historian about some of the stories behind the pies so many of us enjoy during the holidays.
We heard some of your answers as we talked with a culinary historian about some of the stories behind the pies so many of us enjoy during the holidays.
The history of pies, in Illinois and beyond
YouTube video by Illinois Public Media
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November 21, 2025 at 6:23 PM
producing this segment made me hungry, suffice it to say
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Augustana College president Andrea Talentino sat down with Brian Mackey earlier this week to talk about the state of higher education, 150 years after the school moved to the Quad Cities.
Augustana College President Andrea Talentino
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November 21, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Augustana College president Andrea Talentino sat down with Brian Mackey earlier this week to talk about the state of higher education, 150 years after the school moved to the Quad Cities.
I swear I'm not making this up.
November 21, 2025 at 6:02 PM
I swear I'm not making this up.
Windows is asking me if I want to edit my audio files... in Notepad?
what?
what?
November 21, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Windows is asking me if I want to edit my audio files... in Notepad?
what?
what?
call me old-fashioned but I like actually engaging with the media I enjoy instead of outsourcing it to a computer
According to Amazon, the feature "utilizes generative AI to create theatrical-quality season recaps with synchronized narration, dialogue, and music."
Amazon's Prime Video is getting AI-generated Video Recaps for some TV shows | TechCrunch
According to Amazon, the feature "utilizes generative AI to create theatrical-quality season recaps with synchronized narration, dialogue, and music."
techcrunch.com
November 19, 2025 at 6:05 PM
call me old-fashioned but I like actually engaging with the media I enjoy instead of outsourcing it to a computer
In 50 years, Illinois Times has gone from an alternative to mainstream news to often being a primary source of news in Springfield.
We talk about how it got there, and what's next, with editor and owner Fletcher Farrar.
We talk about how it got there, and what's next, with editor and owner Fletcher Farrar.
Illinois Times owner looks back at 50 years of local news coverage in Springfield
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November 17, 2025 at 9:53 PM
In 50 years, Illinois Times has gone from an alternative to mainstream news to often being a primary source of news in Springfield.
We talk about how it got there, and what's next, with editor and owner Fletcher Farrar.
We talk about how it got there, and what's next, with editor and owner Fletcher Farrar.
"Almost every sheriff in Illinois, if I had to guess ... they will say jails are not mental health hospitals, we can't care for them in the way that they need to be."
@meredithnewman.bsky.social shares her @illinoisanswers.bsky.social reporting on @21st.show.
@meredithnewman.bsky.social shares her @illinoisanswers.bsky.social reporting on @21st.show.
Investigation looks at issues with ‘inpatient restoration’ in Illinois jails
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November 17, 2025 at 9:51 PM
"Almost every sheriff in Illinois, if I had to guess ... they will say jails are not mental health hospitals, we can't care for them in the way that they need to be."
@meredithnewman.bsky.social shares her @illinoisanswers.bsky.social reporting on @21st.show.
@meredithnewman.bsky.social shares her @illinoisanswers.bsky.social reporting on @21st.show.
Reposted by Christine Hatfield
Today:
- @meredithnewman.bsky.social with @illinoisanswers.bsky.social, on why defendants declared unfit for trial in criminal cases sometimes spend months waiting for a state hospital bed.
-Plus, 50 years of Illinois Times in Springfield.
It's all at 11:
will.illinois.edu/am/willplayer
- @meredithnewman.bsky.social with @illinoisanswers.bsky.social, on why defendants declared unfit for trial in criminal cases sometimes spend months waiting for a state hospital bed.
-Plus, 50 years of Illinois Times in Springfield.
It's all at 11:
will.illinois.edu/am/willplayer
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November 17, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Today:
- @meredithnewman.bsky.social with @illinoisanswers.bsky.social, on why defendants declared unfit for trial in criminal cases sometimes spend months waiting for a state hospital bed.
-Plus, 50 years of Illinois Times in Springfield.
It's all at 11:
will.illinois.edu/am/willplayer
- @meredithnewman.bsky.social with @illinoisanswers.bsky.social, on why defendants declared unfit for trial in criminal cases sometimes spend months waiting for a state hospital bed.
-Plus, 50 years of Illinois Times in Springfield.
It's all at 11:
will.illinois.edu/am/willplayer
Peter Jennings once said "we have seen the news, and it is us."
Today, Illinois Public Media is the news. Credit to Emily Hays for taking the lead on reporting on this.
ipmnewsroom.org/u-of-i-colle...
Today, Illinois Public Media is the news. Credit to Emily Hays for taking the lead on reporting on this.
ipmnewsroom.org/u-of-i-colle...
U of I College of Media removes Illinois Public Media executive director, promotes from within to fill - IPM Newsroom
Staff at the Urbana-based station learned in an email Tuesday morning that the College of Media is removing current executive director Moss Bresnahan, moving him to an advisory role within the college...
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November 12, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Peter Jennings once said "we have seen the news, and it is us."
Today, Illinois Public Media is the news. Credit to Emily Hays for taking the lead on reporting on this.
ipmnewsroom.org/u-of-i-colle...
Today, Illinois Public Media is the news. Credit to Emily Hays for taking the lead on reporting on this.
ipmnewsroom.org/u-of-i-colle...
From today's 21st Show: two conversations on the lives of veterans in Illinois. First, we hear from three Illinois women who served on why they chose that path, and what challenges they faced both during and after their time in service.
Women veterans in Illinois reflect on military experience including some challenges
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November 11, 2025 at 9:16 PM
From today's 21st Show: two conversations on the lives of veterans in Illinois. First, we hear from three Illinois women who served on why they chose that path, and what challenges they faced both during and after their time in service.
More to come soon on the next edition of Headlines of the Obvious
November 10, 2025 at 8:20 PM
More to come soon on the next edition of Headlines of the Obvious
Champaign-Urbana folks: come see the studios where we do our work, and meet some of the folks who make it happen, at our annual Illinois Public Media Friendsgiving Open House event! It's this Wednesday, from 5-7 p.m.
Illinois Public Media's Friendsgiving 2025
Join Illinois Public Media and the Friends of WILL for our 5th Annual Friendsgiving Open House. Stop by Campbell Hall from 5:00 - 7:00 PM for a behind-the-scenes peak into the magic of public media. S...
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November 10, 2025 at 7:26 PM
Champaign-Urbana folks: come see the studios where we do our work, and meet some of the folks who make it happen, at our annual Illinois Public Media Friendsgiving Open House event! It's this Wednesday, from 5-7 p.m.
in which Christine wonders how the heck she got on a San Diego PR list
November 7, 2025 at 5:17 PM
in which Christine wonders how the heck she got on a San Diego PR list
"Please be patient with us. We're doing our best."
Rockford librarian Sarah Stumpf and reporter @clurrese.bsky.social join us to explain why so many libraries are struggling to get new books on their shelves right now.
Rockford librarian Sarah Stumpf and reporter @clurrese.bsky.social join us to explain why so many libraries are struggling to get new books on their shelves right now.
Why a major distributor of books for libraries is shutting down
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November 6, 2025 at 9:07 PM
"Please be patient with us. We're doing our best."
Rockford librarian Sarah Stumpf and reporter @clurrese.bsky.social join us to explain why so many libraries are struggling to get new books on their shelves right now.
Rockford librarian Sarah Stumpf and reporter @clurrese.bsky.social join us to explain why so many libraries are struggling to get new books on their shelves right now.
Reposted by Christine Hatfield
Listen tomorrow at 11 a.m. CST to @21st.show from Illinois Public Media - I talk about my reporting on Baker & Taylor for @404media.co but it's really worth your time to get the POV from Sarah Stumpf, an adult collection management librarian w Rockford Public Library will.illinois.edu/am/willplayer
November 5, 2025 at 8:35 PM
Listen tomorrow at 11 a.m. CST to @21st.show from Illinois Public Media - I talk about my reporting on Baker & Taylor for @404media.co but it's really worth your time to get the POV from Sarah Stumpf, an adult collection management librarian w Rockford Public Library will.illinois.edu/am/willplayer
The reporter on this story, @clurrese.bsky.social, joined us this afternoon to talk about this story for a @21st.show conversation that's going to air tomorrow at 11:06.
Great conversation, and solid reporting -- it'll be well worth a listen!
Great conversation, and solid reporting -- it'll be well worth a listen!
One of the largest distributors of print books for libraries is shutting down causing major issues for libraries.
🔗 www.404media.co/libraries-sc...
🔗 www.404media.co/libraries-sc...
Libraries Scramble for Books After Giant Distributor Shuts Down
Why it might have been and may continue to be harder to get new releases from your local library.
www.404media.co
November 5, 2025 at 7:14 PM
The reporter on this story, @clurrese.bsky.social, joined us this afternoon to talk about this story for a @21st.show conversation that's going to air tomorrow at 11:06.
Great conversation, and solid reporting -- it'll be well worth a listen!
Great conversation, and solid reporting -- it'll be well worth a listen!
Lots of good perspectives on when we start our school days in today's 21st Show.
American Academy of Pediatrics says that middle school and high school students shouldn't begin their classes before 8:30 a.m. Education and sleep experts weigh in.
School start times: How well-rested are students in Illinois?
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November 3, 2025 at 9:47 PM
Lots of good perspectives on when we start our school days in today's 21st Show.
Reposted by Christine Hatfield
The White House plans to bar hospitals that treat transgender children and youth from getting any Medicare and Medicaid payments. The move would affect trans youth who have private insurance, too. n.pr/4qFa1mY
Trump pushes an end to medical care for transgender youth nationally
The White House plans to bar hospitals that treat transgender children and youth from getting any Medicare and Medicaid payments. The move would affect trans youth who have private insurance, too.
n.pr
October 30, 2025 at 1:44 PM
The White House plans to bar hospitals that treat transgender children and youth from getting any Medicare and Medicaid payments. The move would affect trans youth who have private insurance, too. n.pr/4qFa1mY
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A jury has found former Sangamon County sheriff's deputy Sean Grayson guilty of second-degree murder in the killing of Sonya Massey last year.
What's your initial reaction to the outcome? Do you think it's fair and just? What changes would you like to see after this episode?
What's your initial reaction to the outcome? Do you think it's fair and just? What changes would you like to see after this episode?
October 29, 2025 at 7:45 PM
A jury has found former Sangamon County sheriff's deputy Sean Grayson guilty of second-degree murder in the killing of Sonya Massey last year.
What's your initial reaction to the outcome? Do you think it's fair and just? What changes would you like to see after this episode?
What's your initial reaction to the outcome? Do you think it's fair and just? What changes would you like to see after this episode?
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“We don’t have any weapons; we were only recording what they’re doing. And if what they’re doing is actually legal, then they should not be afraid for it to be documented.”
State Rep. and Congressional candidate Hoan Huynh on the responses to the actions of federal agents in Chicago.
State Rep. and Congressional candidate Hoan Huynh on the responses to the actions of federal agents in Chicago.
State Rep. Hoan Huynh says federal agent pulled gun on him
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October 29, 2025 at 6:23 PM
“We don’t have any weapons; we were only recording what they’re doing. And if what they’re doing is actually legal, then they should not be afraid for it to be documented.”
State Rep. and Congressional candidate Hoan Huynh on the responses to the actions of federal agents in Chicago.
State Rep. and Congressional candidate Hoan Huynh on the responses to the actions of federal agents in Chicago.
@staceywescott.bsky.social and @mulchy.bsky.social join us a bit after 11:30 today to talk about photographing what's been happening with ICE and CBP in Chicago and beyond.
Today:
-State Rep. and Congressional candidate Hoan Huynh on what happened last week, when he says a federal agent pointed a gun at him.
-Journalists have captured striking pictures of ICE and Border Patrol operations in Illinois. We'll talk about it.
It's all at 11:
will.illinois.edu/am/willplayer
-State Rep. and Congressional candidate Hoan Huynh on what happened last week, when he says a federal agent pointed a gun at him.
-Journalists have captured striking pictures of ICE and Border Patrol operations in Illinois. We'll talk about it.
It's all at 11:
will.illinois.edu/am/willplayer
WILL AM 580 Live Stream
| Illinois Public Media
WILL AM 580 live stream.
will.illinois.edu
October 29, 2025 at 2:19 PM
@staceywescott.bsky.social and @mulchy.bsky.social join us a bit after 11:30 today to talk about photographing what's been happening with ICE and CBP in Chicago and beyond.
Reposted by Christine Hatfield
Coming soon to yards across Central Illinois...✨📢
October 22, 2025 at 9:49 PM
Coming soon to yards across Central Illinois...✨📢
oh hey that's me!
October 23, 2025 at 8:59 PM
oh hey that's me!