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Back to SearchThe Wrestler Who Isn't Giving Up His Dream - Despite Being Shot 4 Times
Episode 77
Host - Jon Hansen
From a childhood dream to a WWE tryout, Jason Harrison's pursuit of wrestling professionally has eluded him for years. But he refus…
3 years, 4 months ago
The Ballot - How Brandon Johnson Won (We Think)
Host - Jon Hansen
Guests - Brandon Pope, Mick Dumke
A bonus episode, featuring our other podcast, The Ballot, with our analysis about how Brandon Johns…
3 years, 4 months ago
Chicago's Famed Framers Giving Back And Need Your Business
Episode 76
Host - Jon Hansen
Guests - Helendora Samuels Picture Framing
Wicker Park has few Black-owned businesses. With neighbors' support, framing experts Sylve…
3 years, 4 months ago
How A Boxing Gym Is Giving West Side Kids A Fighting Chance
Episode 75
Host - Jon Hansen
Guest - David Ortiz Jr. - The Barracks
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The Barracks boxing gym helps Chicago youth avoid violence, but many part…
3 years, 5 months ago
The Most Endangered Buildings In Chicago And How We Can Help Save Them
Episode 74
Host - Jon Hansen
Guest - Ward Miller, Preservation Chicago
Since 2003, Preservation Chicago's “Chicago 7 Most Endangered” has sounded the alarm on imm…
3 years, 5 months ago
The Ballot - Paul Vallas and Brandon Johnson Advance To Mayoral Runoff
Host - Jon Hansen
Investigations Editor - Mick Dumke
Paul Vallas and Brandon Johnson advance to the Chicago mayoral election -- as Lori Lightfoot becom…
3 years, 5 months ago
How One Woman Changed Health Care For Thousands Of Her South Side Neighbors
Episode 73
Host - Jon Hansen
Guest - Debra Wesley, Sinai Community Institute
Debra Wesley has been the driving force behind improving the health and well-being o…
3 years, 5 months ago
Chicago Theaters Need You Back In The Seats
Episode 72
Host - Jon Hansen
Chicago theaters struggled during the pandemic, and they still need help to get back to full capacity. Chicago Theater Week is a gre…
3 years, 6 months ago
The Ballot - Show Me The (Mayoral Candidates) Money!
Host - Jon Hansen
We have a second podcast, and here's an episode! It's called 'The Ballot' and it's all about Chicago elections. Here's an episode we…
3 years, 6 months ago
Helping Unhoused Chicagoans Survive The Winter
Episode 71
Host - Jon Hansen
Two Chicagoans, both fighting their own personal battles, are finding purpose and sobriety by helping Chicagoans experiencing homele…
3 years, 6 months ago