“Sit Still, Look Opinionated” is a Chicago based comedy and political satire podcast in the style of “John Oliver” with seasonal weekly episodes. Each show includes SNL style headline jokes, sketches and host, Claire Malkie interviews artists and activists from Chicago and beyond. And don't forget, stay opinionated.
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Sit Still, Look CHILLY (with The Peppermint Patties)
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As always, this week's headlines.Jesus attends a Christmas Party.The podcast reads some radio grams.And finally, an interview with the musical group, The Peppermint Patties.
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As always, this week's headlines. Claire is forced to be interviewed by Tucker Carlson. Claire interviews an infamous Chicago celebrity. And finally, interview with 40th Ward Democratic Committeewoman, Maggie O'keefe.
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As always, this week's headlines. An ad for how to get elected to Republican Congress. Claire interviews a History Buff. And finally, our interview with Doula, Lexa Glade.
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The Q's and A's (with Deb Duncan and Kayla Quiros)
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As always, this week's headlines. An ad for glasses that shed light on blue lives. Claire interviews Mitch McConnell. And an interview with the band, the Q's!
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As always, this week's headlines. A new take on presidential debates. A commercial for straight white senators. And then interview with comedian, KJ Snyder.
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Sit Still, Look SPOOKY (with Nathan Shelton and Andy McMurtrey)
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As always this week's headlines! A young woman finds out about the Devil's greatest interest. We hear a terrifying story from Adulthood. And finally, interview with creators of Frightmare Theatre Podcast, Nathan Shelton and Andy McMurtrey.
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As always, this week's headlines. Claire deals with an uninvited guest. Claire talks with America's best friends. And finally, interview with Foundations and Corporate Relations Manager for Sarah's Circle, Lee Poe.
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As always, this week's headlines! The podcast welcomes some new artistic sponsors. Pete Buttigeg unveils his infrastructure plan. And finally, an interview with podcaster and comedian, Jax Barker!
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Off Year Elections (with Ferguson Yacyshyn)
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As always, this week's headlines. Claire interviews the people who write history. A promo for a new reality TV show. And finally, our interview with Democratic activist, Ferguson Yacyshyn.
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As always, Claire dives into this week's headlines. A special series of ads thanking you, the listener. Claire needs a drink in order to talk about Anti-Vaxxers. And finally our interview with Emmy award-winning filmmaker, Teddy Wachholz.
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Activists at Sunrise (with Emily McKinnon)
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As always, Claire dives into this week's headlines. Mickey and the gang promote an old ride at Disney. Claire interviews a virus. And finally our interview with environmental activist, Emily McKinnon.
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Talking Shop (with James Dugan and Rob Grabowski)
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Claire welcomes you back from the summer with our season 4 premiere, baby! As always, Claire dives into this week's headlines. A new iteration of Reports From Around the House. A quick ad from Tesla's newest product. And finally our interview with comedians and host of the podcast Talking Shop, James Dugan and Rob Grabowski. www.sitstillpodcast.com…
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As always, Claire dives into this week's headlines. Gabe reports from Mars. And finally our interview with producer and co-head writer of the podcast, Michael Dritto.
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Are you an accomplice? (with Asia Martin)
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As always, Claire dives into this week's headlines. Gabe and Fee deliver a segment on in-person baseball games happening again. Claire tries to join Mike in a song about baking. And finally our interview with actor and comedian, Asia Martin.
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As always, Claire dives into this week's headlines. A new ad for those elderly folk who just can't seem to stop misplacing their Life Alerts. Claire and Gabe do an interview with head of the Monkey Union, Mr. Bananas. And finally our interview with writer and producer of Huggable Riot, Amy Anderson.
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Claire does a deep dive into Local Journalism! What exactly is journalism? Why is it important? What do they cover? As always, this week's headlines. A promo for the new Netflix series, Claire in Paris. And an interview with Professor of Journalism at UCF, Rick Brunson.
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Create Your Own Work (with Samantha Haviland and Laura Michele Erle)
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As always, Claire dives into this week's headlines. Claire delivers another segment of Reports From Around the House! Claire does her version of a Square Space Ad. And finally our interview with playwrights of Three Sisters, Four Women Samantha Haviland, and Laura Michele Erle.
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As always, Claire dives into this week's headlines. Fee gets EXTRA as a medium. Claire learns about the political leanings of her pet rock. And finally our interview with co-founder of Theatre in the Dark, Mack Gordon.
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Claire does a deep dive into Local Politics! How do they work? Do they actually hold power? How can you get involved? As always, this week's headlines. Claire needs a drink in order to talk about a certain subject. And an interview with Chicago Alderman, Matt Martin.
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Truth in Comedy (with Howard Johnson)
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As always, Claire dives into this week's headlines. We'll go on a quick walk with our Dogma. Claire learns about ASMR with guest, ASMR Addy. And finally our interview with friend of Monty Python and comedy writing teacher, Howard Johnson.
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Tall, Thin, and White (with Mohawk Johnson)
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As always, Claire dives into this week's headlines. Then we'll dive into our featured segment, Carmen San Di-Audio. Our take on a Subaru ad. And finally our interview with Chicago rapper, Mohawk Johnson.
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Claire does a deep dive into Executive Orders! What are they? How do they work? What are their pros and cons? As always, this week's headlines. Claire pardons some offenders with her own executive actions. And an interview with University of Virginia School of Law Grad Student, Douglas Maggs.
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The Colorful Maximalist (Adrianne Hawthorne)
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As always, Claire dives into this week's headlines.Then we'll dive into our featured segment of In the Field with Gabe and Fee.A word from a new sponsor.And finally our interview with self-proclaimed Color Maximalist, Adrianne Hawthorne.
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Gossip Over Brunch (with Evan and Mary Jane)
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Claire is back in the Season 3 premiere of Sit Still, Look Opinionated! As always, Claire dives into this week's headlines. Then we'll dive into our featured segments of Reports From Around the House and QAnon Customer Service. And finally our interview with Comedy duo, Evan and Mary Jane.
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Season 3 premiers February 26th! New segments coming focusing on sketches, characters, and highlighting Chicago artists! New Patreon page. Click the link to subscribe and support us: https://www.patreon.com/sitstill
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Logical Fallacies ( with Derek Green)
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Claire dives deep into the ideologies behind logical fallacies with Philosophy Lecturer, Derek Green.Accompanied, as always, by this week's headlines.
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Claire does a deep dive into the economy. Sort of. In this week's episode, we focus on how it is one measure's the economy. As always, this week's headlines.An interview with MBA Student at Darden School of Business, Angus MacIntyre.
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Pandemics/COVID Update (with Andrew Kishuni)
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Claire gives an update on what's new in the world of COVID, as well as a reminder of the basics.Claire also does a semi-deep dive into previous pandemics in history.As always, this week's headlines.Then, interview with Infectious Disease and Modern Pandemic historian, Andrew Kishuni.
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Planned Parenthood (with Emily Womeldorff and Ixya Vega)
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Claire does a deep dive into Planned Parenthood. What exactly is Planned Parenthood? What does it do besides abortions? Why is it controversial?As always, this week's headlines.Interview with West Virginia Field Organizers Emily Womeldorff and Ixya Vega.
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Claire does a deep dive on a blue shift. What is a blue shift? How does it affect this election? What do we need to know?As always, this week's headlines. And finally, we listen back to our very first deep dive on voting.
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Conversations on RBG (with Patty Farless)
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Claire engages in an extended discussion on RBG and the importance of her seat with Professor of American History, Patty Farless.
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Claire does a deep dive on Ruth Bader Ginsberg.What made her an icon? What is the importance of her seat? Where do we go from here?As always, this week's headlines.Interview with history teacher, Caroline English
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Claire does a deep dive into Trump and Biden's platforms, controversies, and VP picks.And as always this week's headlines.
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Claire does a deep dive into statues. Why are they suddenly controversial? What does history say about why we erect statues? Are confederate statues racist?As always, this week's headlines.A visit from forest royalty. Interview with priest and historian, Darrel Proffitt.
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Voter Suppression (with Delilah Agho-Otoghile)
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This week Claire does a deep dive into Voter Suppression. What exactly is voter suppression? Where did it start? Where do we see it today?As always, this week's headlines.Interview with National Field Director for Win Justice and Co-founder of VoteSimple, Delilah Agho-Otoghile.
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Voting By Mail (with Delilah Agho-Otoghile)
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Claire does a deep dive into Voting By Mail. What exactly is voting by mail? Does it benefit one party more than another? How is this affected by the post office?As always, this weeks headlines.Interview with National Field Director for Win Justice and Co-founder of VoteSimple , Delilah Agho-Otoghile.…
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Claire does a deep dive into cults! What exactly is a cult? Why do people fall for them so easily? How do cults intertwine with our politics?As always, this week's headlines.Interview with clinical psychologist, Dr. Natalie Feinblatt.
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Political Theories (with Dr. Jan Jacobs)
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In our season 2 opener, Claire does a deep dive into the political and economic theories of Capitalism, Communism, Socialism, and Fascism.Claire introduces a new format to the podcast.As always, this week's headlines.Interview with Doctor of Political Science, Dr. Jan Jacobs.
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Emotions in Politics (with Mallory Harris)
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Claire does a deep dive into how to talk about politics without getting emotional. And how to deal with people who aren't willing to hear your point of view.Then as always, this weeks headlines.Finally, Claire puts her studies into practice as she engages in a political conversation with friend of the podcast, Mallory Murphy Harris.…
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Misinformation (interview with Sapna Suresh)
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Claire does a deep dive into misinformation and fake news! What exactly is misinformation? How can you tell what's real and what's fake? Why do people fall for it so easily?As always, this weeks headlines.Interview with researcher, Sapna Suresh.
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Claire does a deep dive on protests. What exactly is a protest? How is it related to the first amendment? What can protests accomplish?As always, this weeks headlines.Interview with comedian and activist, Max Thomas.
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Conversations on Race (with Harrison Grant and Erin Washington)
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In light of the recent protests we decided to scrap our normal format to simply sit down and talk about race. No headlines. No character bits. Just a talk with LA actor, Harrison Grant and Non-Profit manager, Erin Washington.
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Education (interview with Stephanie Kostopoulos)
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Claire does a not so deep dive into education. Specifically grades k-12. How does the government affect education? Is education a federal or state obligation? What are the differences between public, private and charter schools?A fun new segment this week.This weeks headlines.Interview with High School English Teacher, Stephanie Kostopoulos.…
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Nonprofits (interview with Erin Washington)
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This week Claire does a deep dive into nonprofits. What are they? Why are they important? How does it affect the government?As always, this weeks headlines.Interview with fundraiser and development coordinator, Erin Washington.
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Healthcare - Part III (interview with Sarah McKeown)
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Claire dives into the last of our three part series on Healthcare! What are the other models that are used in other countries? What exactly are our politicians healthcare policies? And what are the pros and cons?As always, this weeks headlines.Interview with Health Policy Analyst, Sarah McKeown.
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Healthcare - Part II (interview with Beth Kander)
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This week Claire continues her deep dive into Healthcare! What's the difference between public and private plans? What do acronyms like PPO and HMO stand for and what they mean? What is Obamacare?Our suggestions for what to get your mom for Mother's Day.A few Mother's Day advertisements.As always, this weeks headlines.Interview with playwright and …
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Healthcare - Part I (interview with Ava Bibergal)
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Claire does a deep dive into Healthcare. What does it mean when Americans talk about healthcare? What are the confusing terms I need to know? What is the history behind it?As always, this weeks headlines.Interview with pediatric nurse, Ava Bibergal.
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Climate Change (interview with Julia Gomel-Dunn)
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Claire does a deep dive on Climate Change. What is the science behind climate change? How is it political? What are the misconceptions?As always, this week's headlines.Return segment, Reports from around the House. Interview with Environmental worker, Julia Gomel-Dunn/
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The CARES Act (interview with Ranch Ward)
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Claire does a deep dive on the Cares Act. What exactly does it entail? How does it affect you? How do I receive my 1200 dollars?As always, this weeks headlines.Interview with Rachel (Ranch) Ward.
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