Best Kara DJ Podcasts (2024)

An attorney for the family of Sonya Massey, a Black woman killed in Springfield by Sean Grayson, a white sheriff's deputy, said the U.S. Department of Justice is now investigating the shooting. Democratic Illinois Governor JB Pritzker did not reject the idea of becoming Vice President Kamala Harris’ running mate in his first public appearance since…

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Morning News: Tuesday July 23, 2024 4:24

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Illinois Senator Dick Durbin is singing Governor J.B. Pritzker’s praises but stops short of a vice presidential endorsement. Despite the change at the top of the Democratic ticket – Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson is vowing a smooth Democratic National Convention. Body camera footage of Springfield woman Sonya Massey’s death is sending shockwaves thr…

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Afternoon News: Monday July 22, 2024 4:08

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Illinois U.S. Senator Dick Durbin is among several key Democrats to endorse Vice President Kamala Harris for president. Voters in Northwest Indiana had mixed reactions to the news that Harris is President Joe Biden’s pick. President Biden’s decision to end his campaign could significantly alter next month’s Democratic National Convention in Chicago…

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How House music found its ‘roots’ in Disco: DJ Lady D on 40 years of the genre 19:30

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House music was born in Chicago 40 years ago. To celebrate the genre’s birthday, the city is celebrating with events all year long. Darlene Jackson – also known as DJ Lady D, who the Chicago Reader named “Best House Music DJ in Chicago” – is on the House Music 40 planning committee and is scheduled to spin some music at Wicker Park Fest July 28. “T…

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Morning News: Monday, July 22, 2024 4:47

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The majority of Illinois’ Democratic congressional delegation are backing Vice President Kamala Harris as the party’s presidential nominee this fall. Springfield community members are calling for change at a funeral for an unarmed woman shot by police earlier this month. The private foundation The Commonwealth Fund released a healthcare scorecard s…

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Dmitrii G, Alex Menco - Something About You 2:38

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Afternoon News: Friday July 19, 2024 3:58

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Cook County prosecutors are dropping the charges against four Northwestern educators who were charged with obstructing police during the pro-Palestinian encampment on the campus in April. Democratic Congressmen Sean Casten and Jesus “Chuy” Garcia are the newest members of Illinois’ congressional delegation to call on President Biden to end his reel…

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Oak Park musician Kara Jackson to take the stage at Pitchfork 19:57

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Oak Park-born musician Kara Jackson is taking the stage at Pitchfork Music Festival for the first time. Vocalo’s Nudia Hernandez spoke with her ahead of her performance, and asked her how she would describe her sound. “While the foundation feels like folk – and I really just write songs mostly with me and my guitar – I think there’s so many other i…

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Morning News: Friday, July 19, 2024 5:04

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Illinois Congressman Darin LaHood says the head of the Secret Service needs to resign immediately. Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson is in hot water with progressive organizers urging him to drop charges against them for a civil disobedience protest for Gaza in April. The state of Illinois is hoping to reduce climate change through capturing carbon dio…

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Mavik, DJ DimixeR- Императрица (Remix) 2:50

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Afternoon News: Thursday July 18, 2024 3:44

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Illinois Republican Congressman Mike Bost is joining the growing chorus of calls for the head of the Secret Service to either resign or be fired after the assassination attempt against Donald Trump. Northwestern University police arrested and charged four educators earlier this month for allegedly obstructing law enforcement during the pro-Palestin…

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Morning News: Thursday July 18, 2024 4:39

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The Illinois GOP’s incoming chairwoman says it’s time to put aside differences and get to work. Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson is denying residents experiencing homelessness are being moved because of the DNC. Southeast Side environmentalists have a new report out about cumulative health impacts.

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Afternoon News: Wednesday July 17, 2024 3:23

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Residents of a shelter on the Magnificent Mile have been evicted to make room for occupants of a tent encampment being cleared ahead of the Democratic National Convention. Illinois’ House Republican leader is confident they’ll win back some seats in Springfield this year. The Chicago-set Hulu TV series “The Bear” received a record-breaking number o…

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Chicago’s Major Taylor bike trail celebrates a trailblazing American cyclist 14:36

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Major Taylor was both a world champion American cyclist who once held seven world sprint records and an activist who demanded equal treatment in the face of racist competitors and race organizers. Brenda Dixon, the president of the board for the Major Taylor Trail Keepers, puts Major Taylor on par with Jesse Owens, Arthur Ashe and other trailblazin…

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Morning News: Wednesday July 17, 2024 4:56

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A former congressman from New York shares some tips on how to reach voters in larger cities. Mayor Brandon Johnson is expected to fill a long vacant leadership post in the City Council. Severe storms Monday night left behind severe damage as several tornadoes touch ground throughout the Chicagoland area.…

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Afternoon News: Tuesday July 16, 2024 4:29

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An update on the latest WBEZ reporting from the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee. Chicago’s Police Superintendent is talking up the city’s preparedness for next month’s Democratic National Convention in the wake of the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump from a rooftop. Thousands of ComEd customers are still without …

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Morning News: Tuesday July 16, 2024 4:58

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As many as 10 tornadoes were reported in the Chicago area Monday night. Illinois Republicans are reacting to Former President Donald Trump’s selection of J.D. Vance as his running mate. Chicago alderpersons approved more than $11 million to settle allegations of gender and disability discrimination within the Chicago Fire Department.…

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Afternoon News: Monday July 15, 2024 4:07

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Following the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump, Illinois Republicans showed a united front as they arrived in Milwaukee for the Republican National Convention this week. Demonstrators who plan to march at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago next month are prepared for tighter security following the attack on the fo…

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Artist David Lee Csicsko and his bright, folky, cubist portraits 18:41

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Artist David Lee Csicsko uses bright colors, a dash of cubism and a touch of folk art in his portraits of LGBTQ+ icons like Alvin Ailey, Freddie Mercury, Keith Haring, Josephine Baker, and more. "[I'm] trying to sort of make that person as lively as I can make them so that you want to read about them," Csicsko said. "Because the further we get from…

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Morning News: Monday July 15, 2024 5:31

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Illinois Republicans are rallying around Donald Trump even more after Saturday’s assassination attempt as the RNC gets underway. Chicago hospitals are asking patients to be flexible during the Democratic National Convention next month. Illinois transit leaders are asking state lawmakers for more money.…

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NLO, DJ DimixeR - А у реки (feat DJ Дон, РЕПА МС) 2:37

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DJ DimixeR, Тима Акимов — Запахом жасмина 2:41

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Afternoon News: Friday July 12, 2024 3:03

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Bally’s has announced it has secured the financing needed to complete the construction of its permanent Chicago casino and entertainment complex. The State of Illinois’ African Descent-Citizens Reparations Commission will hold its first public hearing Saturday. Rural homelessness is a growing issue nationwide.…

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Jeremiah Paprocki, the voice of Wrigley Field, is breaking into late night 18:45

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Jeremiah Paprocki got his current gig as the voice of Wrigley Field when he was 21 years-old—but you probably wouldn’t guess it from his voice. Now, at 24, Paprocki is breaking into TV with his own late-night show, “Late Nights in Chicago.”“We really want this show to be as Chicago as possible,” Paprocki said. “We’re looking forward to highlighting…

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Morning News: Friday July 12, 2024 4:39

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The head of the DNC insists Biden is the nominee despite growing calls for him to step aside, Illinois Republicans are on the verge of choosing a new state party chair, and an iconic Chicago-based grocery chain celebrates 50 years

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Afternoon News: Thursday July 11, 2024 4:05

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A north suburban congressman is the second congressional Democrat from Illinois to call for President Joe Biden to end his re-election bid. Chicago Public Schools says it has figured out how to close a $500 million budget deficit. Chicago and Illinois leaders are speaking out against the violence over the Fourth of July weekend.…

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Morning News: Thursday July 11, 2024 4:45

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Hollywood icon George Clooney has Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker on a shortlist of potential Democratic replacements for President Joe Biden. Chicago leaders are speaking out against the wave of violence this past Fourth of July weekend. The Ashland bus route could be extended a mile north later this summer.…

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Afternoon News: Wednesday July 10, 2024 3:45

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Kroger and Albertsons have a list of nearly three dozen grocery stores in Illinois they plan to sell ahead of their planned merger. Chicago’s most marginalized students have almost no shot of getting into CPS’ top test-in high schools according to a WBEZ analysis of district data. Health insurance companies in Illinois have to start phasing out the…

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Anthony Spaulding on finding artistic inspiration while incarcerated 16:43

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Anthony Spaulding was incarcerated at 16 years-old and spent 27 years in prison. When he got out in 2022, the world around him barely resembled the one he remembered. He, too, was a wholly different person than he’d been nearly three decades earlier. “I don’t wanna say it was a blessing that I got locked up,” said Spaulding. “But it definitely gave…

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Morning News: Wednesday July 10, 2024 5:13

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Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker is renewing support for President Joe Biden’s re-election bid while also not ruling out his own potential White House run. The City of Chicago’s inspector general says the police department has every right to fire officers who have associated once with a far-right extremist group. Leaders of Pace, the CTA and Metra t…

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Afternoon News: Tuesday July 9, 2024 2:50

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The remnants of Hurricane Beryl are barreling into the Chicago area. Students at Larry’s Barber College on Chicago’s South Side spent time today learning how to identify and respond to opioid overdoses. White Sox ace pitcher Garrett Crochet will represent the South Siders at next week’s All-Star Game.…

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Morning News: Tuesday July 9, 2024 4:55

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Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson wants more federal help to address gun violence. The city is taking an inventory of this weekend’s NASCAR race, and wondering whether the 4th of July weekend is the best time for it. Chicago tenants are helping each other stay cool with a free AC lending program, at least while supplies last.…

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Afternoon News: Monday July 8, 2024 3:33

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A pair of for-profit colleges in the Chicago area have abruptly shut down. The nonprofit HEAL Palestine is working to bring Gazan children to Chicago and other U.S. cities for serious medical care. Invasive jumping worms are likely to begin turning up in your garden beds and making a mess.

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No Cook County Fair? No problem. Enter the ‘Chicago’s Best Baker’ contest 13:28

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Think your lemon meringue pie could win an amateur baking contest? Well, you can put your baking chops to the test at the annual Chicago’s Best Baker Competition on July 20 in Uptown. “Chicago has a lot of baking competitions for people who are professionals,” said Genesis Winter, who started this contest back in 2018. “And so I wanted to do someth…

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Morning News: Monday July 8, 2024 5:02

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Some NASCAR fans say they saw a more diverse audience this past weekend in Chicago. The Chicago Teachers Union is calling out the head of the school district over the state of contract negotiations. Cook County is investing $100 million dollars into Provident Hospital on the South Side.

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Dmitrii G - Pinocchio (Extended Mix) 3:04

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Afternoon News: Friday July 5, 2024 3:37

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An 8-year-old boy has died from his injuries after being shot in a mass shooting in the early hours of the Fourth of July. Chicago officials are encouraging residents to attend a series of budget roundtables. The popular online homestay rental platform Airbnb is going to extra lengths to crack down on disruptive parties this holiday weekend.…

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Sorry Papi is a world-traveling ‘girls only’ reggaeton party 13:23

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Sorry Papi is a popular all-female traveling DJ party co-founded by Miriam Paz. “We were just thinking one day before COVID: ‘What if we throw an all-girls reggaeton party?” Paz said. Paz, whose stage name is DJ Miriam, talked with Vocalo’s Nudia Hernandez about the genesis of the traveling party, the general prowess of female DJs, and why women fe…

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Morning News: Friday July 5, 2024 4:40

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Highland Park families explain why they wanted to come to the community's first parade following the mass shooting two years ago. A new report shows how federal housing voucher renters can become voucher homeowners. Some Chicagoans are confused about how much to budget for their monthly student loan payments in the face of dueling court decisions.…

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Afternoon News: Wednesday July 3, 2024 3:23

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The Jelly Belly Candy company will cease operations in North Chicago and lay off dozens of workers. Illinois ended its fiscal year with more money than expected. More than 1.7 million people are expected to travel through O’Hare and Midway airports this holiday weekend.

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Zeshan B’s new album ‘O Say, Can You See’ is for the dreamers among us 20:00

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When the pandemic hit, Zeshan B was living in the Bronx. His wife works in health care, so her job was considered essential. Meanwhile, he lost all his work as a performer, and he channeled his lockdown angst into new music.“My industry was considered nonessential,” he said. “While I was on the back burner, the only thing I could do was write.”Now,…

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Morning News: Wednesday July 3, 2024 4:50

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Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker is stopping short of calling for Democratic President Joe Biden to drop out of the presidential race. Most of the Chicago school board candidates are being challenged. That could mean the wide open field of 47 candidates might be whittled down. Adult educators at City Colleges of Chicago were on the streets yesterday…

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Dmitii G, HVLF - Hamster Kombat Dance 2:54

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Episode 034 - Mark Newbold 1:25:07

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Today Kara's talking with Mark Newbold, a Star Wars fan with a truly amazing resume. From contributing to the official Star Wars website and Star Wars Insider to creating the news site "Fantha Tracks", Mark has so many great stories about his time in the fandom. The discussion covers early Star Wars internet, UK fandom, visiting filming sites, and …

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Afternoon News: Tuesday July 2, 2024 3:26

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The Supreme Court declined to review Illinois’ ban on semiautomatic weapons, meaning that judgment will stand for now. Lurie Children’s Hospital says nearly 800,000 people may have been exposed in a cybersecurity attack this year. A new report from the Illinois Department of Transportation shows an increase in traffic stops last year – and that Bla…

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Morning News: Tuesday July 2, 2024 4:31

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Illinois Republicans celebrate while Illinois Democrats lament Monday’s SCOTUS decision on presidential immunity. A Cook County employee says he was fired for talking about wrongdoing at a county agency. Officials agreed on a plan to protect the Great Lakes from the invasive carp.

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Afternoon News: Monday July 1, 2024 3:03

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Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker still believes the door to prosecute former President Donald Trump is still open even after the Supreme Court ruled a president holds "absolute immunity" for official acts. A new report from the Annie E. Casey Foundation shows one in three students in Illinois are chronically absent – meaning they miss at least 10 pe…

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Cats, cartoons and mortality: Lucy Knisley on her graphic novel, ‘WOE’ 18:57

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Linney was the name of a loud and melodramatic house cat who stars in a new graphic novel titled “WOE: A Housecat’s Story of Despair.” Linney’s owner, Evanston-based graphic novelist Lucy Knisley, said she originally based Linney’s comic-strip voice off the character Sister Monica Jones, a British nun from the long-running BBC series “Call the Midw…

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