Podcast Episodes

A family came to Chicago seeking asylum. He was deported. Now she wants to leave.

We’ve been following a couple seeking asylum in the US, until the husband was arrested and later deported under President Donald Trump’s mass deporta…

8 months, 4 weeks ago

Thanks to his daughters, Charles Stepney takes his place in music history

The Chicago soul producer and arranger Charles Stepney died at the age of 45, before his musical contributions could really be understood. But no…

8 months, 4 weeks ago

A Chicago migrant deported to Venezuela says conditions in detention are inhumane

Since President Trump took office, we’ve been hearing a lot about federal agents arresting immigrants outside schools, on their way to work, or after…

9 months ago

A Chicago migrant deported to Venezuela says conditions in detention are inhumane

Since President Trump took office, we’ve been hearing a lot about federal agents arresting immigrants outside schools, on their way to work, or after…

9 months ago

Durbin says rescissions package intended to change America's 'point of view'

Illinois’ Democratic Congressional coalition is sounding the alarm after Congress voted to claw back $9 billion dollars in funding from public broadc…

9 months ago

Where should I put my money after withdrawing it from my IRA?

Alongside the Chicago Sun-Times, we’re gathering your questions about all things money and finances. Then each week, we bring you answers from the…

9 months ago

Chicago Public Media CEO responds to passage of the rescissions bill

Congress has signed off on the Trump administration’s plan to claw back $9 billion dollars in previously allocated funds.

That includes 1-billion dol…

9 months ago

A Chicago-based company talks about the pressure experienced due to higher tariffs

Chicago-based housewares company YouCopia is facing steep financial pressure due to higher tariffs on imports from China. Lauren Greenwood is pre…

9 months ago

The Fly Honey Show — a combo of dance, burlesque and great party — declares a grand finale

Chicago dance and variety production The Fly Honey Show is hosting its grand finale this month with a series of performances. Co-founder Erin Kilmurr…

9 months ago

Chicago is months late telling residents about their toxic lead pipes

Federal drinking water rules require public officials across the country to tell customers when their homes are connected to lead pipes. Of the 10 ci…

9 months ago