Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchChi Music Scene Gets Spotlight in NPR Series
As you head to the polls today, we want to offer a little respite from all the political coverage. And what better way to chill out than with a littl…
3 years, 5 months ago
Does Chi Need 50 Alders?
Tomorrow, voters will choose who will run the city as they cast ballots for mayor and City Council. But aside from candidates’ plans and positions, w…
3 years, 5 months ago
Weekly News Recap from WBEZ's 'Reset with Sasha-Ann Simons'
We've got something special for you this weekend. We're sharing the Weekly News Recap from our friends over at WBEZ's daily talk show "Reset with Sas…
3 years, 5 months ago
Election Fatigue, Expanding Paid Leave, and Spring…Is That You??
After months of campaigning, commercials, and forums, election day is Tuesday. But we’re wondering: Does the mayoral race have a true front-runner? W…
3 years, 5 months ago
HBO Max Is Dropping ‘South Side’ But We’re Not
In a blow to Chicago comedy fans, HBO Max announced Tuesday that it would not pick up “South Side” for a fourth season. The show follows various char…
3 years, 5 months ago
What You Need to Know About the New Police District Councils
Police district councils are new on the ballot in next week’s municipal election. Voters in each of the city’s 22 police districts will select three …
3 years, 5 months ago
What Are Chi Voters’ Biggest Concerns?
Chicago’s municipal election is one week from today. So how are voters feeling about the biggest issues facing the city? Lead producer Carrie Shepher…
3 years, 5 months ago
More Money for Students, Bears Close in Burbs, and Chi Love Letters!
As the Chicago Bears closed on a $197 million property deal in Arlington Heights, Gov. JB Pritzker promised nearly $1 billion for students in his bud…
3 years, 5 months ago
Yes, Chicago Has An East Side: Here's Why You Need to Visit
When you ask about East Side, many Chicagoans will look at you quizzically and say, “What, like Lake Michigan?” But it’s so much more than that. Once…
3 years, 5 months ago
How Political Ads Motivate Voters
As Feb. 28th approaches, political ads for the municipal elections are only getting more frequent and aggressive. Democratic media strategist Terrie …
3 years, 5 months ago