May 2013
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Miscellaneous Monday
CTA Red Line Shut Down: As part of the CTA’s south side reconstruction project, no train will run the path of the red line from Cermak-Chinatown to 95th street for 5 months. Roughly 80,000 commuters are affected by the changes in the name of improvement. We talk about the reroutes and share firsthand accounts of the changes to the transit system.
Voices from Around the Way: When you ride...
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Feminist Wednesday
The Importance of Language: As we continue our series exploring rape culture in America, we hear from Gregory M. Motoesian of UIC’s Department of Criminology, Law and Justice. Professor Motoesian talks about the importance of language in the construction of legal context regarding sexual assault.
Miss Neo: Stephanie Shaw and Megan Mercier of The Miss Neo Pageant join us in studio to talk...
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Cash Money Tuesday
WBEZ Bureau Check In: This week we check in with Northwest Indiana Bureau Reporter Mike Puente. He talks about the runway extension of Gary/Chicago International Airport set to open later this year and other plans for the complex.
Handling New Income: Graduation season is upon us and with the economy improving and a little bit of optimism, chances are that college grads will land a gig. Brennan...
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Today’s show: Culinary historian and author of the book “Man Eats Dog: Hot Dog Culture in America” Bruce Kraig joins us in studio. He, along with photographer and professor Patty Carroll, talk about their book which tells a history of not just the hot dog in Chicago, but in America. Tune in at 4pm on 89.5fm, 90.7fm or online at vocalo.org
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Fed Up Student: Everyone has an opinion about education in the country, but we rarely hear from those affected the most by decisions made regarding the public school system. A video of a high school student in Texas giving his English teacher a piece of his mind went viral last week was the latest incident of a student speaking out in protest of current education practices. We discuss.
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Critic for a Minute Friday
Man About Town: We check in with nightlife and society columnist Terrence Chappell for the latest weekend happenings in the region.
Chicago Danztheatre Ensemble: Ellyzabeth Adler is the executive director of the Chicago Danztheatre Ensemble. She joins us in studio to talk about “Mirrors” and “Touch.” The two performances were inspired by the poet Rumi.
Story From...
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Peace Prize Thursday
Unhealthy Food Commercials & Latino Children: “More than 84% of all foods and beverages advertised to children on Spanish-language television shows are unhealthy.” That’s what a study published in the Journal of Health Communication found and when you compare the percentage to English-language television, the number is 10% higher. We review a conversation with UIC Health...
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Feminist Wednesday
Sexual Assault & the Military: According to a Pentagon report, sexual assaults in the military are on the rise. The Navy alone saw an increase of 32%. We discuss.
The Sociology of Sports in Society: When news of NBA star Jason Collins coming out broke, we heard from Jay Coakley, Professor Emeritus of the University of Colorado Springs Sociology Department about sports and society regarding...
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Amanda Berry, Gina DeJesus and Michelle Knight...
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Cash Money Tuesday
Dropped, & Jailed: Lil Wayne is the latest rapper to lose more than popularity for his lyrics. He recently was dropped from Pepsi Co. after rapping about slain Civil Rights symbol Emmett Till. In unrelated news, Lauren Hill was sentenced to three months in federal prison after being found guilty for tax evasion. She owes the government a little over $1 million in back taxes. We discuss how...
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Miscellaneous Monday
The Most Dangerous Hoods in the U.S.: Four Chicago neighborhoods made the list of the “25 Most Dangerous Neighborhoods in America.” We discuss the details of the report.
WBEZ Bureau Check In: This week we check in with Englewood Bureau Reporter Natalie Moore. She’ll discuss a question submitted as part of the Curious City project. Would legal pot hit Chicago gangs’...
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Peace Prize Thursday
Storytelling Workshop: Grant Bhur was part of our latest storytelling workshop. We air his piece about the fight the keep Mental Health clinics open in Chicago. He tells the story of Helen Morley, an unsung hero in the relatively unknown battle for mental health care.
Mental Health Movement: Matt Ginsberg-Jaeckle & Diane Adams of the Mental Health Movement join us in studio. The coalition...
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It wasn’t the 2 NCAA appearances, or the 12...
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Collins Comes Out: NBA Star Jason Collins is the first openly gay active player in the league. We discuss the implications and reactions of his decision to come out. Loyola University Graduate Research Assistant Reyna Pena joins us live for the discussion.
The Sociology of Sports in…
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Shantell & Luis review the latest headlines...
April 2013
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Cash Money Tuesday
More on Incarceration: In areas hit by CPS school closings, taxpayers have spent more money on incarceration than on education. We discuss.
Digital Textbooks: Some universities in the nation are implementing a new pilot program that will replace all textbooks with digital textbooks. The new platform will not only allow professors to obtain real-time data on whether or not a student opens the...
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Miscellaneous Monday
Perry Demands An Apology: Texas Governor Rick Perry is disgusted by an editorial cartoon that appeared in the Sacramento Bee last Thursday. The cartoon depicts Perry boasting about how business is booming in his state beside an explosion. Perry thinks the cartoon went too far while editors of the paper are defending the cartoonist. We discuss.
Life on Other Planets: Last week, NASA’s...
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Critic for a Minute Friday
Man About Town: Terrence Chappell, nightlife and society columnist for Chicago Pride, gives us a rundown of must attend events this weekend.
Free Street Presents: Free Street Theater Organizer Coya Paz along with participants Yvonne Coleman & Alfonso Smith join us in studio. The theater works with youth to create original performances that deal with social justice issues. The guests will talk...
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Protesters Threatened: Dartmouth College cancelled classes after sexual assault protesters received rape threats on campus. The students organized the rally in protest of how the college was handling sexual assault, racism and homophobia. We discuss.
Fast Food & Retail Strike: Retailers in Chicago are protesting for better pay and more opportunities in their industry. We discuss their...
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This week, Terrence takes us through his busy life...
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Feminist Wednesday
Equal Words: Washington state just completed an effort to rewrite their laws to reflect a more balanced tone by swapping out words that were not deemed gender-neutral. We discuss the details of the measure and whether or not they will have significant impact gender equality.
A Story of Motherhood: Dana Norris is no stranger to tribulation. Next week’s “wise woman” shares the...
