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A summary conversation on news events and public affairs in Chicago.

The Chicago Report with Paris Schutz cuts through the headlines and political spin to uncover the real Chicago — its people, its stories, and the issues that matter most. From City Hall to neighborhoods across the city, Paris takes you beyond the noise and into the heart of Chicago. It's more than politics — it's The Chicago Report.

Is capitalism the engine of destruction or the engine of prosperity? On this podcast we talk about the ways capitalism is—or more often isn’t—working in our world today. Hosted by author and journalist Bethany McLean and world renowned economist Luigi Zingales, we explain how capitalism can go wrong, and what we can do to fix it. Cover photo attributions: https://www.chicagobooth.edu/research/stigler/about/capitalisnt. If you would like to send us feedback, suggestions for guests we should bring on, or connect with Bethany and Luigi, please email: contact at capitalisnt dot com. If you ...

With all the noise created by a 24/7 news cycle, it can be hard to really grasp what's going on in politics today. We provide a fresh perspective on the biggest political stories not through opinion and anecdotes, but rigorous scholarship, massive data sets and a deep knowledge of theory. Understand the political science beyond the headlines with Harris School of Public Policy Professors William Howell, Anthony Fowler and Wioletta Dziuda. Our show is part of the University of Chicago Podcast Network.

1968. The Vietnam War was raging. President Lyndon Johnson, facing a challenge in his own Democratic Party from the maverick antiwar candidate Eugene McCarthy, announced that he would not seek a second term. In April, Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated and riots broke out in inner cities throughout America. Bobby Kennedy was killed after winning the California primary in June. In August, Republicans met in Miami, picking the little-loved Richard Nixon as their candidate.

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Serbian Radio Chicago is a key player among the ethnic broadcasters in the U.S. and is considered the number one media outlet in the Serbian-American and Balkan community in the United States of America and Canada.Serbian Radio Chicago broadcasts daily from 3PM to 4PM CST on WNWI AM 1080, Chicago.

The hour-long podcast to push Chicago to heal mentally and emotionally from the past and ongoing trauma of gun violence and economic violence in Chicago.

Covering crime, violence, and justice issues in Chicago

Chicago's Morning Answer is the only morning radio program in Chicago that covers all of the stories that matter, from Washington to Springfield, from politics to culture. Hosted by Dan Proft, one the sharpest political minds in Illinois, Chicago's Morning Answer brings you what you need to know every morning from 5-9am (CT) on AM 560 The Answer. http://560TheAnswer.com http://morninganswerchicago.com

Chicago Deserves Better is where we talk about what’s going on in our city. No political double-talk, no insider nonsense—just straight-up conversations between me, my occasional guest, and sometimes YOU about the issues hitting our neighborhoods every day. From City Hall to your block, we break down what the politicians are doing (or not doing) and how it actually impacts the people who live here. If you’ve ever yelled at the TV during a city council meeting like we have or wondered why things never seem to change, regardless of who we elect as our leaders, this podcast is for you. We...

Chicago, weighing in at 2.7 million souls, punches above its weight as a world-renowned city of Arts and Culture, Industry, Finance, Retail, Education, Architecture, Transportation, Politics, Healthcare, Science, Innovation, Dining, Tourism, Sports, and more. It is also notorious for over a century of violence, crime, and political irregularities. Add to that decades of generally low performance within the Chicago Public Schools, the persistent scourge of a drug culture and broken families, plus Covid-19’s recent rampage across all sectors of society, and quickly our fair city teeters on the...

2 Late 30’ something Black former High school classmates reunite to start a podcast from a conservative perspective. We talk about our red pilling and our observations over 20 years of growing up in Chicago. We share our unique lens and talk about challenges that Black conservatives and All people in general face in our “Woke” society we live in. We also dive deep into talking about how we can help solve problems effecting the black communities and America overall. It is a show about people, connections, and thought provoking conversation, and the need to challenge our notions and ...

Here are featured interviews from "Out Chicago" (Sundays from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Central on WCPT Chicago). Scott Duff and Ellen Miller invite you to spend Sunday brunch with your gay best friends! Each week on "Out Chicago" they tackle today’s headlines from a queer perspective and focus on the accomplishments of the vibrant LGBTQ community in Chicago and across the globe. Scott Duff is an OUT AND PROUD comic, actor and activist who performs throughout Chicagoland and around the country. Ellen Miller is an OUT AND PROUD accomplished musician who has had successful careers in the ...

Here are full episodes from "Out Chicago" (Sundays from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Central on WCPT Chicago). Scott Duff and Ellen Miller invite you to spend Sunday brunch with your gay best friends! Each week on "Out Chicago" they tackle today’s headlines from a queer perspective and focus on the accomplishments of the vibrant LGBTQ community in Chicago and across the globe Scott Duff is an OUT AND PROUD comic, actor and activist who performs throughout Chicagoland and around the country. Ellen Miller is an OUT AND PROUD accomplished musician who has had successful careers in the fields of ...

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In 1983 Chicago elected Harold Washington as the city's first black mayor. This is the story of Washington's improbable victory over Jane Byrne, heir to the late Richard J. Daley's political empire, and over Daley's eldest son. It's the story of a coalition outside the party's mainstream coming to power and ruling in the country's most political of cities. In Fire on the Prairie, Gary Rivlin reveals the personalities and philosophies of those who were at the center of events, from black separatists such as Lu Palmer to community organizers such as Jesse Jackson....

Welcome to “Moving Experiences: Stories of the CTA,” the official podcast of the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA), the nation’s third-largest public transit system. CTA Acting President Nora Leerhsen serves as host, but occasionally, guest hosts will be welcomed to moderate special episodes. This podcast will feature CTA employees, thought leaders in the public transit industry and related areas as well as other interesting guests. On occasion, special CTA presentations will be featured. We are excited to share a new and different side of our great agency with our listeners.

Sh*t Talks conversations feature young Chicagoans engaging in authentic conversations about issues impacting them and the city. They offer radical imagination, hope, and realness. Watch on YouTube or listen wherever you stream your podcasts: linktr.ee/ChicagoVotes

Deep Dish on Global Affairs helps you make sense of our rapidly changing world. Join host Leslie Vinjamuri, President and CEO of the Chicago Council on Global Affairs, as she speaks with thought leaders, journalists, and experts shaping foreign policy and global events. Together, they go beyond the headlines, explaining how events unfolded, why they matter, and what to watch for. Can global trade survive the shock of Trump's tariffs? What's behind the global race for AI dominance? New episodes every Thursday. Learn more at https://globalaffairs.org/deep-dish