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How Did The Plan For Transformation Change Chicago Forever?
In 2000, Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley unveiled the “Plan for Transformation,” a decade-long initiative that demolished Chicago’s public highrises, overhauled the city's public housing system, and displaced thousands of Chicagoans. Author Natalie Moore and investigative reporter ... Show More
37m 38s
Aug 22
School is Back, Pritzker’s Spicy Reaction, and Chance’s New Album
As Chicago Public Schools return for the 2025-2026 school year, major questions remain, like the future of the CPS budget gap, protections for immigrant students, and the relationship between the governor and district leaders. WBEZ Education reporter Sarah Karp and freelance jour ... Show More
34m 28s
Aug 21
A History of House Music in Chicago
The city’s House Music Festival and Conference is back, which means it’s time for a dance break. We’re revisiting a conversation we had in 2022 with the co-hosts of WNUR’s Vintage House Show, DJ Lori Branch and archivist Lauren Lowery, about the roots of house music, the legacy o ... Show More
26m 8s
Aug 2024
The migrant crisis, via Chicago
Around 50,000 migrants have poured into Chicago in the last two years. Some Chicagoans are furious. We talk to residents, clergy, and migrants on Chicago's South Side about an issue that may be Kamala Harris's biggest liability.This episode was produced by Hady Mawajdeh and Avish ... Show More
27m 36s
Nov 2024
Local Democratic Victories, a Likely Legislative Flip, Pizza Pop-Up
Election results are still rolling in and we’ve got some good news. Executive producer Emily Means and host Ali Vallarta discuss wins in Salt Lake County and where the future of the Democratic party is headed. Plus, a Native-majority school board, a pizza pop up, and legislative ... Show More
33m 29s
Jun 2022
Ep. 1018 - Brace Yourself, It's About To Get Super Duper Gay
Two branches of the military celebrate “Pride Month,” Johnny Depp wins his defamation suit against Amber Heard, and more corporations try to make us eat bugs.
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46m 15s
May 2023
445 Million of Our Dollars, Walking to Chick-fil-A, and Mexican Street Parties
Mayor Erin Mendenhall is asking the Salt Lake City Council to approve her $445 million budget proposal. How do we make this process more interesting? Plus, the City unveiled new plans for 2100 S. between Dee’s and Chick-fil-A. And, DJ Oscar’s Exchange Place block party returns! L ... Show More
24m 17s
Nov 2024
'It's Electric': Acworth Turkey Chase Draws More Than 1,100 Runners
MDJ Script/ Top Stories for November 26th Publish Date: November 26th Commercial: From the BG Ad Group Studio, Welcome to the Marietta Daily Journal Podcast. Today is Tuesday, November 26th and Happy Birthday to Tina Turner ***11.26.24 - BIRTHDAY – TINA TURNER*** ... Show More
9m 41s
Nov 2024
Ballot Boxes on Fire, SLC Street Safety, Cow Cuddles
The election is next week, and the vibes in SLC are … intense. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means give a rundown of how local officials are securing your vote amid recent ballot box fires in other states. Plus, SLC’s Vision Zero progress, cuddling emo cows, and ... Show More
37m 30s