Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchWaymo Cars in Chicago, Uncontested Judges, and Englewood Girl Scouts Sell 25k Cookies
Why are fewer than half of the county judicial races in this year’s primary elections uncontested? Where are Rev. Jackson’s homegoing services being …
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The Evolution of Chicago Hip-Hop
We’re concluding this week’s celebration of Chicago’s Black history with something that may feel modern. Last fall, Chicago rapper femdot was profess…
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How Modern Gospel Was Born on the South Side
Gospel music has roots in southern spirituals during slavery and migrated north during the Great Migration in the early 1900s. Chicago has staked its…
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How to Roller Skate Like a Chicagoan
This week, we’re exploring Chicago’s contributions to Black history. That’s why we’re heading to the roller rink. Back in 2023, Chicago skating legen…
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Where the Black Panthers Worked in Chicago
It’s the last week of Black History Month, so we’re bringing you some of our favorite episodes about Chicago’s contributions to Black history. In 202…
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‘Your City Could Be Better’: What Chicago Needs To Know about Madison's Data Centers Fight
Everyone’s talking about AI these days, including Chicagoans. And now, more data centers are popping up across the country, thanks in part to the AI …
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Pritzker Pausing Data Centers, Chicago’s Muddy Rain, and Backyard Chickens
In Wednesday’s State of the State address, Gov. JB Pritzker proposed to pause the state’s tax incentives for new data center construction amidst grow…
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Battle of the Bike Lanes, More Bears Drama, and So Many Holidays
A debate over bike lanes on Archer Avenue is launching municipal election season in Brighton Park, where a bike lane opponent has launched a campaign…
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How Jesse Jackson Will Be Remembered. Plus, We’re Over Campaign Mailers
Today we’re remembering the legacy of Rev. Jesse Jackson, who died Tuesday at 84. Host Jacoby Cochran and executive producer Simone Alicea run down t…
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What We’re Watching in Springfield. Plus, Legal Weed’s Failing Grade in Illinois
In 2019, Illinois’ legal weed legislation was hailed as the “most equity-centric” cannabis law in the country. But in reality, those promises didn’t …
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