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Deep Dish on Global Affairs

The Chicago Council on Global Affairs

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Deep Dish on Global Affairs goes beyond the headlines on critical global issues. With world news in rapid development, Deep Dish brings together experts in foreign policy, national security, economics, and whatever field is in flux during the week to talk through what's happening, why, and why it matters.
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The World Beyond the Headlines from the University of Chicago

The Center for International Studies at the University of Chicago

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The World Beyond the Headlines series is a collaborative project of the Center for International Studies, the International House Global Voices Program, and the Seminary Co-op Bookstores and the Chicago Council on Global Affairs. Its aim is to bring scholars and journalists together to consider major international issues and how they are covered in the media.
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Chicago’s daily news podcast, fresh every weekday at 6 a.m. Host Jacoby Cochran brings you timely conversations with news and culture makers; activists and artists; bus drivers and students; those who love and hate this place—all in 15 minutes a day. It’s a smart and delightful new way to connect with the city we share. Learn more and subscribe to our morning newsletter at citycast.fm/chicago.
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Crain's Daily Gist

Crain's Chicago Business

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Get a head start on your workday with the stories that matter most. Listen to our roundup of essential Chicago headlines and analysis from Crain’s reporters and host Amy Guth.
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Inside Chicago Government

Inside Chicago Government

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Hear government insiders, activists, and journalists dive deep into the dark corners of Chicago government--driving shadowy deeds into the light. If you want to hear voices--voices that clue you to the backstage actors that affect our city--listen closely, because we're Chi!
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Talking Trade

WisBusiness.com

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Talking Trade is a podcast produced by WisBusiness.com and hosted by Ken Wasylik, managing director, E.M Wasylik Associates, and Sandi Siegel, president and managing director, M.E. Dey & Co. The show features interviews with experts on trade policy, supply chains, economic trends and much more.
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1919: The Year of the Crack-Up

Carnegie Council for Ethics in International Affairs

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Created and hosted by Carnegie Council Senior Fellow Ted Widmer, this is a special podcast series about the events of 1919, a year that in many ways shaped the 20th century and the modern world. Throughout 2019, "The New York Times" will be running long features on the legacy of 1919 and the many ways in which a single turbulent year shaped the modern world. Join us as "The Crack-Up" brings each author's story to listeners.
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Stewardship Calling

Christ the Savior Orthodox Church and Ancient Faith Radio

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Maximizing God’s gifts to you and your parish - Why are you here and Why does your Parish exist? Explore God’s personal calling for you and your Parish. Learn the latest research, best practices and creative ideas to improve the operations of your Parish and the quality of your life.
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Welcome to the Kampground! I’m Ms. Kamp and you are listening to what is happening in my classroom and Chicago Christian High School from the students, faculty, and staff! Enjoy!
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Michael C. Dawson, founder and former Director of the Center for the Study of Race, Politics, and Culture and is the John D. MacArthur Professor of Political Science and the College at the University of Chicago, is the host of this Race and Capitalism Project-initiated podcast series, New Dawn. He invites guests to discuss their research related to race and capitalism. Many episodes have generously been supported by Scholarly Borderlands and Social Science Research Council.
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Good Government Show

Valley Park Productions

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We’re from the government; we’re here to help you! It’s true, ask the millions of people across the country who have been touched by government services that gave them a ride to the supermarket, or got them a library book, or built them a house, or gave them a new suit for a job interview. Because all of those services are provided by your government every day in every state, county, and town, it’s all because Good Government provides good services and creates good projects for Americans. Th ...
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Ronald Reagan On The Air

Radio Nostalgia Network

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Ronald Reagan began his broadcasting career as a radio announcer for the Chicago Cubs, WHO Radio, Des Moines, Iowa. The Great Communicator had a wonderful voice that people trusted and made ever radio show an experience. Ronald Wilson Reagan (February 6, 1911 – June 5, 2004) was the fortieth President of the United States (1981–1989) and the thirty-third Governor of California (1967–1975). Born in Illinois, Reagan moved to Los Angeles, California in the 1930s, where he was an actor, presiden ...
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Chicago is likely to see temperatures in the 90s all week as a heat dome settles over the midwest. We’ve got the resources you need to stay cool. Plus, executive producer Simone Alicea gives producer Michelle Navarro a City Council quote quiz, and we discuss Chicago’s latest cute animal stories. Stories mentioned: “Resolution calling for Carter’s o…
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The third season of the Emmy award-winning show “The Bear” returned this week, and Chicago is ready for it. Host Jacoby Cochran and correspondent Greta Johnsen are breaking down the storylines they’re most excited for this season as the rain and dental work keep them inside this weekend. Plus, we’re talking about interesting Sundance films in Chica…
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Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin joins host Amy Guth to talk Chicago-area housing news, including how home prices here hit a new record high and details on properties on the market like one designed by a member of the band OneRepublic. Plus: SCOTUS accuses feds of "vague and unfair trap" in ruling with implications for Madigan…
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In the latest edition of “Talking Trade,” Michael Best Strategies Partner Sarah Helton weighs in on recently announced extensions to tariffs on Chinese imports, arguing the move is motivated by “both politics and strategy.” “This was the first concrete action that the Biden Administration has taken related to the 301 tariffs, outside of calling for…
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In the latest episode of “Talking Trade,” Global Lite Refinery CEO Sahr Lebbie discusses how he launched a palm oil refinery in Sierra Leone from his corporate base in Milwaukee. He shares details on the history of the business, as well as challenges he overcame on that journey. “One of the reasons why myself, as many other students that came to th…
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In the latest episode of “Talking Trade,” Port of Green Bay Director Dean Haen discusses the business climate in northeastern Wisconsin and an ongoing expansion project. “We’re serving the industries of agriculture, construction and manufacturing, so as they need raw materials, the port serves as the conduit for those commodities,” he said, noting …
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Chicago’s Food Truck Festival is ongoing all summer at Daley Plaza — you can catch the next one Friday. But despite this annual summer fest, Chicago’s food truck culture is severely lacking. Eater Chicago editor Ashok Selvam tells host Jacoby Cochran about why food trucks are so rare here and which ones you should check out if you can find them. If…
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Illinois abortion providers report seeing an influx of patients since the Dobbs v. Jackson decision two years ago, effectively kick-starting the transformation of abortion law across the country. Crain’s health care reporter Katherine Davis discusses with host Amy Guth.Plus: Vote on Sterling Bay project at heart of aldermanic prerogative fight dela…
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Former Ald. Ed Burke was sentenced Monday to serve two years in prison and pay a $2 million fine. Burke was convicted on racketeering and bribery charges in December after he used his longtime power in City Council to enrich his business, intimidate his opponents, and uphold Chicago’s infamous political machine. We break down Burke’s sentence and w…
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Mayor Brandon Johnson won the first round of a fight with local Ald. Scott Waguespack over a residential project near Lincoln Yards. Crain’s politics reporter Justin Laurence talks with host Amy Guth about the development and the city’s potentially shifting custom of aldermanic prerogative. Plus: Former Ald. Ed Burke sentenced to 24 months in priso…
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Earlier this month, President Joe Biden signed an executive order severely restricting asylum claims at the U.S.-Mexico border. As Chicago struggles to provide refuge for new arrivals, we ask Block Club Chicago’s Madison Savedra to break down Biden’s latest moves, the impact it could have on Chicago’s over 40,000 asylum seekers, and where the city …
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Oberweis Dairy's new ownership regime officially took the reins at the more than 100-year-old ice cream maker emerging from bankruptcy. Crain's retail reporter Ally Marotti discusses with host Amy Guth. Plus: United Airlines plane turns back after engine piece falls off, Cameo moving HQ back to Fulton Market, Jewel-Osco-anchored retail center on Ne…
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Last weekend, Ukraine held its first peace summit with an aim of presenting a peace plan between Ukraine and Russia. More than 100 countries and international organizations were present, but despite strong support from the West, Russia and China were absent, and key global powers refused to sign the Ukraine peace document. Then, Putin’s visit to No…
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Earlier this week, Mayor Brandon Johnson signed an executive order establishing a reparations task force to create a Black reparations agenda. The task force will examine Chicago policies that have historically disenfranchised Black Chicagoans and suggest measures to address these systemic inequities. The Triibe’s Tonia Hill spoke with residents ab…
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Move over summer fests — we’re talking about summer pests. The longest day of the year is also set to be one of the hottest in Chicago, so host Jacoby Cochran and contributor Greta Johnsen talk about ways to beat the heat this weekend, play a game of “burden or delight,” and give us the definitive ranking of Chicago’s creepiest and crawliest pests …
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Hockey player Mary Jo McGuire is also the county commissioner in Ramsey Co, Minnesota. She is also the current president of the National Association of Counties. In the meantime, she champions affordable housing, loves to dine at local ethnic restaurants and for fun cross country skis. Busy lady. Listen to how she manages it all. Thanks to our spon…
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Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin talks with host Amy Guth about news from the local market, including a petition trying to block the demolition of three vintage buildings next to Wrigley Field. Plus: First look at the next Cook County budget shows a $218 million gap, Trump changes plans to stay in Milwaukee during RNC instead …
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The foundation left behind by the failed Chicago Spire project will soon be covered as vertical construction on the first phase of Related Midwest's massive two-tower residential development gets underway. Crain’s commercial real estate reporter Rachel Herzog talks about the plans for the Lake Shore Drive construction site with host Amy Guth. Plus:…
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Violence intervention groups are expanding around Chicago, with help from private and public funding. Crain’s reporter Corli Jay talks about the efforts with host Amy Guth. Plus: Ed Burke seeks sentencing delay, FAA probes suspect titanium used in Airbus and Boeing jets, NinjaTrader CEO sees surge in futures trading as tech draws in younger users, …
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We are less than two weeks away from Chicago’s largest LGBTQ+ pride celebration when nearly one million people will make their way to the Northalsted neighborhood for the 53rd annual Pride Parade. However, with a shorter route and fewer participants, we’ve got everything you need to know before the parade kicks off. We are joined by Windy City Time…
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Abortion bans are driving demand for medical residency programs in states like Illinois. Crain’s health care reporter Katherine Davis joins host Amy Guth to discuss the national trend among fledgling doctors looking to gain full accreditation. Plus: Tempus IPO raises $410 million, at top of the range; CTA, Metra and Pace mull day pass for all 3 sys…
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Voters in 27 countries of the European Union took to the polls last week to elect the next European Parliament. While the far-right parties made major gains in France, Germany, and Italy, the centrists held on for a clear victory. How will these results impact the EU and its member states? Meanwhile, Italy hosts the G7 Summit this week as leaders c…
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Riot Fest announced Wednesday that it is leaving Douglass Park for SeatGeek Stadium in suburban Bridgeview, blaming the Chicago Park District for the decision. The move comes after years of pushback from the community in North Lawndale despite support from the local alderperson. Riot Fest is Sept. 20-22, which also presents a challenge for the Chic…
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Thanks to the beer-loving folks over at Revolution Brewing we have been talking about neighborhood summer festivals all week long. But Chicago is also home to two of the biggest music festivals in the country: Pitchfork and Lollapalooza with 20,000 and 115,000 daily attendees respectively. With over 200 music acts between the two, we are trying to …
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Crain's residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin joins host Amy Guth to talk news from the local market, including a troubled Frank Lloyd Wright row house that’s found a rescuer and two homes for sale for the first time in roughly a century. Plus: Coach houses and granny flats could soon be allowed citywide, startup Tegus to be acquired for $…
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It wouldn't be summer fest season if we didn't talk about some of Chicago's amazing food festivals. Host Jacoby Cochran is joined by Dario Durham, the co-host of 77 Flavors of Chicago, a podcast that takes you to the city’s neighborhoods to try the best food and drinks they’ve got. They discuss their perfect food fest lineup and favorite festival b…
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Crain’s researcher Sophie Rodgers joins host Amy Guth to discuss how medical debt weighs on Chicagoans, even when they're insured. Plus: Chicago weighs up to $3 billion of debt for O'Hare upgrades, Bally's Chicago bounced back in May after a tough April, Boeing delivered 24 jets in May as China compounds 737 Max woes, unfinished school next to St. …
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While Chicagoans enjoy thousands of summer options every year, have you ever stopped and wondered just how much goes into making these block, neighborhood, and citywide festivals work? City Cast Chicago host Jacoby Cochran sits down with Neal Heitz, director of event production for the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events, to g…
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Congress continues to circle around Northwestern, recently threatening the school with a subpoena for impeding its investigation following President Michael Schill’s appearance on the Hill. Crain’s education reporter Brandon Dupré discusses with host Amy Guth.Plus: Biz leaders give Pritzker, legislators solid marks after spring session; Walgreens s…
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Summer festival season is here! That’s why we’re bringing you a guide to the neighborhood fests you have to check out and how to make the most of them. Host Jacoby Cochran, executive producer Simone Alicea, and producer Michelle Navarro pick their can’t-miss fests, talk summer planning, and give you tips to stay comfortable during long summer days.…
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Chicago steakhouses and other high-end restaurants are increasingly implementing dress codes, establishing a new generation of attire requirements in a city that has long sought to curate its fine-dining scene. Reporter Ally Marotti talks about the move, and specific concerns that come with it, with host Amy Guth. Plus: Zurich North America offload…
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Claudia Sheinbaum, a climate scientist and the former mayor of Mexico City, is set to become the first female president in the 200-year history of Mexico’s republic. What does her victory mean for Mexico? Then, in another major election across the globe, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi won a third term, though opposition parties gained seats in…
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Earlier this week law enforcement officials including Chicago Police Department Superintendent Larry Snelling assured Chicagoans that CPD is prepared for the DNC. However, Inspector General Deborah Witzburg pushed back, explaining, “persistent concerns remain about whether Chicago police officers are prepared to lawfully police the massive protests…
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Summertime Chi is always busy. So we want to make sure we’re keeping you up to date on the best things to do during these summer weekends. That’s why we’ve enlisted City Cast Chicago contributor Greta Johnsen to put us on the events to check out, talk about parks versus beaches, and get our summer reading list on lock. Events mentioned: Shout OUT: …
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Yakima Washington County Commissioner Amanda McKinney is a force, she is and she talks and more important she listens. And, being from Washington, she knows her apples and wine, so listen to how you can get the best from Washington in your pie. Thanks to our sponsors: National Association of Counties (NACo) Kutztown University Ourco Executive Produ…
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Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin talks with host Amy Guth about news from the local market, including Chicago’s sagging downtown home prices and a lawsuit that claims Evanston's reparations program is unconstitutional. Plus: Foxtrot stores will start reopening this summer, Blue Cross parent shedding big office block in East Lo…
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‘Tis the season for patios, rooftops, and other outdoor dining opportunities in Chicago. The Infatuation’s Adrian Kane and John Ringor give host Jacoby a rundown of the city’s best alfresco dining spots from romantic patios to rooftops where you can actually avoid getting sunburned. Spots mentioned: Mott St Enoteca Roma Hopleaf Bar Soul and Smoke (…
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One of the U.S. senators investigating private equity’s push into health care is now targeting Ascension Illinois over its move to outsource some hospital staff. Crain’s health care reporter Katherine Davis discusses with host Amy Guth. Plus: IBM eyes a quantum computing play in Chicago, South Loop apartment tower handed over to lender, investor we…
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Last Thursday, Mayor Brandon Johnson announced that the Roseland Mental Health Clinic will reopen after 35 years. The city will also add mental health services to a Chicago Department of Public Health clinic in Pilsen in August and inside the Legler Regional Library in West Garfield Park. The City Cast Chicago team breaks down how this announcement…
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Amid declining sales, many craft brewers have turned to hemp-derived THC drinks, which just avoided tighter restrictions in the General Assembly despite cannabis companies' lobbying efforts. Crain's consumer products reporter Ally Marotti discusses with host Amy Guth. Plus: Waste Management agrees to buy Stericycle in $7.2B deal, Boeing executives …
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As Summertime Chi heats up, some neighborhoods will be hotter than others. And with those higher temps come bigger risks from extreme heat. Last year we talked with Tribune reporter Sarah Macaraeg, who investigated and mapped these disparities. She told us what she found and explained what the city could do to protect all Chi neighborhoods. Good Ne…
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In the latest edition of “Talking Trade,” Wisconsin District Export Council Acting Chair Chris Wojtowicz discusses the latest developments in the global export landscape and how it connects to the state. Wojtowicz, who’s also an international trade consultant with the Small Business Development Center, said he’s seeing “a lot of continued opportuni…
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In the latest episode of “Talking Trade,” UK Consul General in Chicago, Alan Gogbashian, shares insights on the post-Brexit global trade landscape and other trends. Trade between the United States and the UK is on the rise, he notes, as “the economic relationship is thriving” between the two nations. “Sitting here in the Midwest, we obviously play …
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Far-right parties are on the rise and dominating the polls in Europe. With elections happening in June, can a far-right European Union really happen? Then, dozens of civilians were killed in an Israeli airstrike in Rafah, further isolating Israel on the international stage and increasing pressure on the Biden administration to pull back support. Pl…
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A last-minute measure tucked in the Illinois budget meant to give retailers a break is infuriating airlines and credit card companies. Crain’s politics reporter Leigh Giangreco discusses the provision with host Amy Guth. Plus: Michigan Avenue office landlord hit with $29 million foreclosure lawsuit, Oberweis Dairy sold in bankruptcy auction, FAA vo…
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Chicago Public Schools’ new funding formula moves away from enrollment-based funding to a needs-based approach that they say prioritizes the most vulnerable schools and students. But Chicago Sun-Times education reporter Nader Issa tells host Jacoby Cochran how individual school budgets are a mixed bag, with hundreds of schools expected to see staff…
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