Jose Zepeda

Producer, The 21st Show

About Jose

              Jose Zepeda is a producer for The 21st Show on Illinois Public Media. With a passion for in-depth conversations and underrepresented voices, Jose helps bring live radio to life across seven public radio stations. He’s also contributed to feature writing and production at IPM. He brings an equity-driven lens to his storytelling and produces content that amplifies local issues and perspectives across Illinois.

Indian International Students Reflect On Ongoing COVID-19 Surge In India

May 6, 2021 No Comments

URBANA, Ill. – In recent weeks, India has seen a surge in positive COVID-19 cases. Hospitals are crowded and oxygen supplies have dwindled. As of

Muslims Observing Ramadan In Champaign-Urbana Adapt To COVID-19

April 22, 2021 No Comments

URBANA – For the second year in a row, Muslims in the Champaign-Urbana community are observing Ramadan in the middle of a pandemic. During Ramadan

217 Today: Friday April 2, 2021

April 2, 2021 No Comments

Friday, April 2, 2021 Today’s headlines: One state lawmaker wants to make submitting standardized test scores to colleges and universities permanently optional. Republican Congressman Rodney

217 Today — March 26, 2021

March 26, 2021 No Comments

Friday, March 26, 2021 Today’s headlines: More than two-thirds of staff at Illinois prisons rejected their chance at getting the COVID-19 vaccine. A bill state

Pritzker’s Daily COVID-19 Briefing Full Transcript And Audio — Jan. 22, 2021

January 22, 2021 No Comments

Gov. J.B. Pritzker and Dr. Ngozi Ezike held a COVID-19 press briefing today as cases and hospitalizations in Illinois reach record highs. Read and listen

Pritzker’s Daily COVID-19 Briefing Full Transcript And Audio — Jan. 15, 2021

January 15, 2021 No Comments

Gov. J.B. Pritzker and Dr. Ngozi Ezike held a COVID-19 press briefing today as cases and hospitalizations in Illinois reach record highs. Read and listen