Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchDating in Chi Can Be Good, Bad, or Just Strange
Happy Valentine’s Day! Whether you’ve got a date planned with the love of your life or you’re going solo, the holiday is a reminder that the journey …
3 years, 5 months ago
Benny the Bull Shows Us Why He’s the GOAT
Over the years, the Chicago Bulls have had some of the biggest names in basketball. And while players come and go, the brightest star at the United C…
3 years, 5 months ago
Is Chuy Progressive? How Will Chi Spend HUD Funds? Jerk Chicken Pop-Tarts?!
A new film studio in South Shore broke ground this week, and neighbors are excited for the possibilities. Meanwhile, as U.S. Rep. Jesús “Chuy” García…
3 years, 5 months ago
Why ‘Love Jones’ Belongs in Rom-Com Canon
We are back with another edition of Re:VIEWS, where we rewatch and break down some classic Chicago films. In the spirit of Valentine’s Day, we are en…
3 years, 5 months ago
'Sexy Asians' Podcast Fights Fetishization and Lazy Stereotypes
“Asians have long been ignored, fetishized or made the butt of the joke in America. We want to put that to rest.” That’s the mission of the new podca…
3 years, 5 months ago
From Wards 1 to 50: Aldermanic Races We’re Watching
Between retirements, resignations, and redistricting, at least 11 of Chicago’s 50 wards is getting a new alderperson. And there are a few incumbents …
3 years, 5 months ago
How to Grow Weed at Home
While cannabis has been legal in Illinois for a few years, until now there hasn’t been a place for medical patients to buy seeds to grow marijuana. M…
3 years, 5 months ago
ComEd Deal Stalls, Why Pre-K Matters, and Good Luck on Beyonce Tix
Mayor Lori Lightfoot hoped City Council would approve a proposed 15-year contract with utility giant ComEd this week, but alders had other plans. The…
3 years, 6 months ago
Chi’s Best Nightlife (Yes Even In Winter)
Whether it’s dancing all night, sipping on elaborate cocktails with a side of live music, or playing some board games before hitting the diner, Chica…
3 years, 6 months ago
This Black Secret Service Agent Protected JFK. Then He Was Sent to Jail
In 1961, Abraham Bolden became the first Black Secret Service agent to serve on a presidential detail. Bolden says when he left Chicago for D.C., it …
3 years, 6 months ago