Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchWhy A Trip to Beverly Is Worth It
Host Jacoby Cochran and librarian Ashley Rayner head to Ridge Park in Beverly to talk about Ashley’s history growing up in the neighborhood to now ra…
3 years, 7 months ago
Doc Shows Southeast Side History and Resilience
What happens to a community when industry leaves? That’s the central question driving Steven Walsh’s documentary “Southeast: A City Within a City.” G…
3 years, 7 months ago
From Hand-Holding to Meditation: The Work of Abortion Doulas
In a post-Roe world, the role of abortion doulas has become more critical than ever. Abortion doulas support people before, during, and after an abor…
3 years, 7 months ago
New Teachers Union President Talks First Day, Pandemic Safety, and Mayoral Election
It’s the first day of school for Chicago Public Schools. And while the past couple years have been marked by battles between CPS and the Chicago Teac…
3 years, 7 months ago
Pushback on Fests in Douglass Park, New Development in Bronzeville, and a Community Garden in Pilsen
Douglass Park neighbors say the city is unfairly prioritizing festivals and events over residents who use the park. The park won’t be fully repaired …
3 years, 7 months ago
Your Guide to Uptown, Edgewater, and Rogers Park
Host Jacoby Cochran and producer Simone Alicea head to the Montrose Point Bird Sanctuary in Uptown to talk about some of Simone’s favorite things to …
3 years, 7 months ago
After Tragedy, Alderwoman Pushed to Protect Residents in Extreme Heat
We expect summertime to be hot in Chicago, but extremely hot days are coming earlier and more often. During a May heat wave, three residents at a sen…
3 years, 7 months ago
What You Need to Know About COVID and Schools This Year
Chicago Public Schools start the new school year on Monday, Aug. 22. Earlier this month, the district announced its COVID protocols for the upcoming …
3 years, 7 months ago
Top Doc Says Lessons from COVID Are Essential to Monkeypox Response
Monkeypox is a public health emergency in Illinois. There are more than 600 cases reported in Chicago. The person leading the response to monkeypox a…
3 years, 7 months ago
More Cops on CTA, No Charges in Till Case, and Making Sure Chicago Tells Our Story
Chicago Police say they’re adding more officers to CTA trains across the city after recent violence. A Mississippi grand jury declined to indict Caro…
3 years, 7 months ago