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    The Arts Podcast, E7: Tate McRae Got So Close

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2025 33:44


    Episode Description On this episode, your favorite podcast hosts review Tate McRae's most recent album, So Close to What. They are joined by special guest Justin (resident Tate McRae stan and expert) as they spar over whether or not this album was able to achieve what seemed to be Tate's vision. Tune in to hear what we love and hate from Tate! Hosted by: Elizabeth Eck, podcast editor; Tiffany Li, editor-in-chief; Nolan Shaffer, arts editor Edited by: Tiffany Li, editor-in-chief

    The Arts Podcast, E6: What We're Listening To Recently

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2025 40:07


    Episode Description For this episode, each of your favorite arts podcast hosts picked three songs that they have been listening to recently, and played it for everyone. There was some fierce debate over who has the better music taste (and deep disagreement on how to pronounce Bladee's name). Tune in to find out what's been playing in our ears! Hosted by: Elizabeth Eck, podcast editor; Tiffany Li, editor-in-chief; Nolan Shaffer, arts editor Edited by: Elizabeth Eck, podcast editor; Nolan Shaffer, arts editor

    The Arts Podcast, E5: Looking Back At the Grammys

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2025 27:10


    Episode Description Your hosts are back with an episode on the Grammy awards! Who deserved it? Who didn't? Find out with Elizabeth, Nolan, and Tiffany as they discuss, disagree, and dissect. Hosted by: Elizabeth Eck, podcast editor; Tiffany Li, editor-in-chief; Nolan Shaffer, arts editor

    Special Episode: “Administrative Fiat” or “Living Tradition”?: Annotating the Kalven Report

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2025 61:42


    Episode Description In 1967, University President George Beadle appointed a faculty committee—chaired by First Amendment scholar Harry Kalven Jr.—to prepare “a statement on the University's role in political and social action.”    Journalist Jamie Kalven, Harry Kalven Jr.'s son, sat down with the _Maroon_ to walk through the Kalven Report. In the 14 years he spent editing his father's manuscript on the First Amendment and the American tradition of freedom of speech, Jamie Kalven reviewed hundreds of Harry Kalven Jr.'s papers to familiarize himself with his father's thinking.    Providing context on his father's writing, Jamie Kalven argues that we, now in a moment of attacks on academic freedom and higher education, should return to “the point of departure” provided by the document.  An annotated version of the 1967 report based on our conversation, along with the interview itself, can be found on the Maroon's website (https://chicagomaroon.github.io/data-visualizations/2025/kalven-report-annotated/). Hosted by: Anushree Vashist, managing editor and Celeste Alcalay, Grey City editor  Edited by: Celeste Alcalay, Grey City editor and William Kimani, Podcasts Co-Head Editor

    Special Episode: “Does UChicago Have a Culture of Free Speech?"

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2025 14:55


    Episode Description The University of Chicago has long been regarded as a bastion of free expression, and outsiders associate the school with a commitment to institutional neutrality and open discourse. But how well does this commitment hold up in practice? Do members of the institution consider those principles important in their duties at the University? The Maroon's Nicole Ochoa conducted interviews with non-tenure-track faculty and student interns from the Department of Physics and Pozen Family Center for Human Rights to provide a look into how free expression functions within the University for three of its members.  The views expressed are the interviewees' own. Hosted by: Nicole Ochoa Edited by: William Kimani

    The Arts Podcast, E4: What's under Chromakopia's mask?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2024 31:56


    It's episode four of the Arts podcast! Arts reporters Elizabeth, Nolan, and Tiffany discuss the highs and lows of Tyler the Creator's latest project. Tune in to hear about Tyler's discography, why Chromakopia is so divisive, and what the reporters think the album says about millennials and the declining birth rate crisis. Hosted by: Elizabeth Eck, Nolan Shaffer, Tiffany Li Edited by: Nolan Shaffer

    The Maroon Weekly, E119

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2024 27:08


    On Episode 119, Pravan and Jake finally return to the studio with Eli, who's new to the section. The three of them discuss the recent election results, locally and nationally, as well as protests on campus and the University's new Institute for Climate and Sustainable Growth. We were on a hiatus to start the quarter due to illness and many of our reporters being off campus, but we're glad to be back now! Featuring: Pravan Chakravarthy, Eli Lowe, Jake Zucker. Edited by: Jake Zucker

    The Arts Podcast, E3: The Future of Pop

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2024 21:33


    We're back with episode three of the Arts podcast! This week your hosts Elizabeth, Nolan, and Tiffany discuss Chappell Roan and Sabrina Carpenter and their respective visions for the future of pop music. The hosts learned that art can get political! Tune in to hear their thoughts on why both artists have suddenly blown up after years of being in the music industry, the rise and fall of Chappell Roan's image, and whether Sabrina Carpenter's hyper-sexual presentation is healthy or setting women back. Hosted by: Elizabeth Eck, Nolan Shaffer, Tiffany Li Edited by: Tiffany Li

    The Arts Podcast, E2: BRAT Summer

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2024 30:04


    Tune in to hear the second episode of the Arts podcast, where Elizabeth and Tiffany talk all things Brat (Charli xcx's newest album) and the Sweat tour with Charli xcx and Troye Sivan with Shygirl as the opener. On this episode, they'll also share their thoughts on whether Sam Bankman Fried's ex-girlfriend is brat, why Kamala Harris's campaign might have picked up and run with Brat's branding, and what tracks they're excited for from the remix album of Brat released last Friday. Hosted by: Elizabeth Eck and Tiffany Li Edited by: Tiffany Li

    Special Report: Perspectives on the Pro-Palestine Encampment (Collected Interviews)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2024 24:12


    UChicago's pro-Palestine encampment began last spring on April 29 and was cleared by UCPD on May 7. The Maroon's Celeste Alcalay conducted interviews over those nine days with an organizer for Students for Justice in Palestine, representatives for Maroons for Israel, a member of Faculty for Justice in Palestine, and other groups and onlookers present at the encampment. The views expressed are the interviewees' own.

    Special Report: 2024 Pearson Global Forum Preview with Professor Richard English

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2024 28:54


    The Maroon's Celeste Alcalay interviews Richard English, Professor of Politics at Queen's University Belfast, in anticipation of the 2024 Pearson Global Forum, where he will give a talk on counter-terrorism. The theme of this year's forum is Negotiation and Agreement. Leading scholars and policymakers will convene to discuss conflicts of the past and present to explore what it takes to negotiate a peace agreement. The agenda will include: Fireside Chat with Ramush Haradinaj, former Prime Minister of Kosovo Keynote Address from Melanne Verveer, former U.S. Ambassador for Global Women's Issues Panel: Problems of Negotiation Implementation Panel: The Future of Peace | Israel and Palestine The event will be held at UChicago's David Rubenstein Forum on October 18th and is free to attend. Register here. Host: Celeste Alcalay Featuring: Richard English

    The Arts Podcast, E1: Taylor Swift and Her Tortured Poets

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2024 35:10


    Arts is starting a new podcast! On Episode 1 of the Arts Podcast, Elizabeth, Nolan, and Tiffany discuss Taylor Swift's latest (and arguably greatest) album, The Tortured Poets Department. Tune in to hear their reactions, spicy takes, and top track picks! Hosted by: Elizabeth Eck, Nolan Shaffer, and Tiffany Li Edited by: Tiffany Li

    Special Report: Interviews from May 3 Encampment Protests

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2024 12:53


    Podcasts conducted a series of interviews on the quad as pro-Palestinian and pro-Israeli protesters faced off on day five of the encampment. Hosted by: Gregory Caesar, Jake Zucker, and William Kimani Featuring: Pietro Juvara, Arthur Long, Aaron Wineberg, Adam Hammond, and Anonymous ("Don't Hurt my Friends" ). Edited by: Gregory Caesar Recorded on May 3 2024

    The Maroon Weekly, E118

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2024 10:28


    On Episode 118, Greg and Jake are joined in the studio by Tiffany, a second-year who is joining the section. She tells us about the new contract that Facilities Services workers reached with the University. We also discuss the venture funding won by event-planning app Lynkr and the Microsoft Outlook outage that affected university students.  Featuring: Gregory Caesar, Tiffany Li, Jake Zucker. Edited by: Jake Zucker.

    So What Brings You Here: A Cadet on Campus

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2024 35:05


    On their third episode, Celeste and Erica interview first-year and cadet Sara Garcia about training at Fort Knox, the first time she put on her uniform, and what being part of the ROTC program at UChicago has taught her. Hosted by: Celeste Alcalay and Erica Cai. Guest: Sara Garcia. Music by: Celeste Alcalay. Edited by: Erica Cai.

    The Maroon Weekly, E117

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2024 12:45


    On Episode 117, Celeste shares her insights into new agreements reached between the administration and nurses and graduate students, averting multiple potential strikes. We also discuss a recent settlement that the University reached and the attempts of the Chicago White Sox brass to use public money to fund a new stadium. Featuring: Celeste Alcalay, Gregory Caesar, Jake Zucker. Edited by: Jake Zucker. Sponsored by: Steppenwolf Theatre!

    So What Brings You Here: O-Week for Transfers

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2024 32:31


    On their second episode, Celeste and Erica discuss navigating O-week as a transfer — from awkward first impressions over Zoom to extravagantly fancy lunches — with guest Saia Patel, a transfer student from Colby College. Hosted by: Celeste Alcalay and Erica Cai. Featuring: Saia Patel. Edited by: Erica Cai. Music by: Celeste Alcalay.

    The Maroon Weekly, E116

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2024 20:22


    On Episode 116, Greg and Jake discuss cultural issues facing the cross country team, more perspectives on University finances, and a recent Maroon piece analyzing the political contributions of faculty. Featuring: Gregory Caesar, Jake Zucker. Edited by: Jake Zucker. Sponsored by: Steppenwolf Theatre!

    The Maroon Weekly, E115

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2024 31:15


    On Episode 115, a couple new voices join us in the studio. Michael Plunkett, Lead Developer for the Maroon's Data section, told us about the work he did to create a map that updates every day with crime data in and around Hyde Park. And Henry gave us a report on the University's plans to address their budget deficit; we also hear reports on a planned grad student strike, how cost-cutting measures have already led to University employees losing their jobs, an update on the Botany Pond, and more. Featuring: Celeste Alcalay, Gregory Caesar, Pravan Chakravarthy, Henry Lako-Baldwin, Jake Zucker. Guest: Michael Plunkett. Edited by: Jake Zucker. This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

    The Maroon Weekly, E114

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2024 25:24


    On Episode 114, we are joined by recent alumnus and former Podcast section member Carter Beckstein! We hear from him about what he's been up to since graduation, and we discuss labor issues with the UCMed, Chicago's Restaurant Week, Study Abroad, and, of course, the financial issues facing the university. Featuring: Celeste Alcalay, Pravan Chakravarthy, William Kimani, and Jake Zucker. Guest: Carter Beckstein. Edited by: Jake Zucker. This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

    The Maroon Weekly, E113

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2024 30:18


    On Episode 113, we discuss the now-infamous Moongate and the impact that Sidechat has on campus. We also chart the discourse around University's finances, as seen in the Maroon's Viewpoints section, and talk about the arrests of students who were protesting on behalf of Palestine by conducting a sit-in at the University's admissions office. Featuring: Celeste Alcalay, William Kimani, Kentaro Mathis, and Jake Zucker. Edited by: Jake Zucker.

    So What Brings You Here: The Transfer Experience

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2024 25:08


    On their first episode, Celeste and Erica discuss what it's like to be a transfer student at UChicago with Aron, who transferred here from Brandeis University in Massachusetts. Hosted by: Celeste Alcalay and Erica Cai. Featuring: Aron Frishberg. Edited by: Erica Cai. Music by: Celeste Alcalay.

    Special Report: Interviews with Pro-Israeli and Pro-Palestinian Protesters

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2023 60:47


    The following is a series of audios recorded on the main quad of the University of Chicago on Thursday, October 19, 2023. It features interviews with pro-Palestinian and pro-Israeli community members demonstrating at around 12 p.m. It also features an interview with Maroon News reporter Emma Janssen recorded on November 9, who attended and reported on the rallies. The rally was organized by a collection of UChicago Jewish organizations, including Law Students for Israel, the Jewish Business Student Association, and UChicago Maroons for Israel, who scheduled the rally with the University from noon to 1 p.m. at the center of the quad to express support for Israel following the October 7 attacks on Israel by Hamas. This rally came as Students for Justice in Palestine continued its daily occupation of the quad from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., which began on Monday, October 16. The audio is mostly unedited, with some segments omitted for brevity's sake. Interviews were conducted by reporters from The Maroon's Podcasts division, who strived to remain impartial and provide an unbiased record of the events of that day. Some listeners may find the recordings offensive due to antisemitic and Islamophobic language. Hosted by: Gregory Caesar Featuring: William Kimani, Nolan Shaffer, Emma Janssen, Jake Zucker, and Celeste Alcalay Edited by: Gregory Caesar and Erica Cai

    The Maroon Weekly, E112

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2023 32:38


    On Episode 112, we share an exclusive report on the University's precarious financial position and consider its implications for the future. We also discuss conspiracy theories about recent cuts to the Lyft program and the University's property investments, attempt to remember what USG actually does, and give an update on activism happening around campus. Welcome to the branch, Kentaro! Hosted by: Pravan Chakravarthy Featuring: Jake Zucker, Celeste Alcalay, Kentaro Mathis, and Gregory Caesar Edited by: Gregory Caesar

    The Maroon Weekly, E111

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2023 16:35


    Cops and robbers, (yet) another political rally, and more updates on the latest happenings on campus on Episode 111. Hosted by: Celeste Alacay and Gregory Caesar Edited by: Gregory Caesar

    The Maroon Weekly, E110

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2023 18:53


    It's been an...eventful week on campus, to say the least Hear about our encounters with pro-Israel and pro-Palestine protestors, a new spate of robberies in Hyde Park, and a flyover by the Air Force on Episode 110 of The Weekly. Hosted by: Gregory Caesar, William Kimani, and Celeste Alcalay Edited by: Gregory Caesar

    Special Report: Professor James Robinson and the 2023 Pearson Global Forum

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2023 27:20


    The Maroon's Gregory Caesar interviews Harris School of Public Policy Professor, leading political economist, and Pearson Institute director James Robinson about the 2023 Pearson Global Forum. This forum, entitled “Disparity: A thin line divides human realities,” will gather global policymakers, scholars, and subject-matter experts to explore existing disparity throughout the world. It will address various topics of global significance, including refugees of war and climate, despotic governments, and both new and protracted global conflicts. Highlights of the 2023 Forum include: Addresses by Ernesto Zedillo, Former President of Mexico (1994–2000), and Shirin Ebadi, the first female Judge in Iran and a recipient of the 2023 Nobel Peace Prize. Panel discussions on inequity and social mobility, the Iranian future, and the struggle for Afghan freedom. The release of a Pearson/AP-NORC poll on Americans' attitudes on foreign policy, especially regarding issues around Mexico and Afghanistan. The event will be held at the University on Friday, October 20, and is free to attend. Register here. Hosted by: Gregory Caesar Featuring: James Alan Robinson

    The Maroon Weekly, E109

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2023 23:34


    Hear about the University's newest initiatives for freedom of expression, Hyde Park migrant crisis tension, and a new local green space on the latest episode of the Weekly. Welcome Erica, Sofia, Celeste, and Melanie to the branch! Hosted by: Gregory Caesar Featuring: William Kimani, Erica Cai, Sofia Castro, and Celeste Alacay

    The Maroon Weekly, E108

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2023 12:03


    We're back! On the first Weekly episode of the 2023–24 academic year, Greg and Jake give their hot takes on UChicago's latest ranking, changes to the University's Lyft program, and a burgeoning racket sport. Hosted by: Gregory Caesar and Jake Zucker Edited by: Gregory Caesar

    Raw Cut: Tito Carrillo (Hyde Park Jazz Festival 2023)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2023 23:41


    The Maroon's Jake Zucker and William Kimani interview trumpeter, composer, and UIUC professor Tito Carrillo, who performed live at the 2023 Hyde Park Jazz Festival with the Tito Carrillo Urbanessence Band. Tito's bio: "Tito Carrillo is a trumpeter, composer, and educator whose music blurs the lines between Afro-Caribbean music traditions and modern jazz. Born and raised in Austin, TX, by a Puerto Rican father and Mexican-American mother, Carrillo came to prominence in the mid-nineties of Chicago's rich jazz and Latin music scenes, becoming a top call soloist, sideman, and bandleader. "He has taught at secondary and collegiate music programs across the U.S. and Latin America. His long list of former students includes many who have established careers as both performers and educators and have won international jazz competitions at the highest level." (titocarrillo.com) This interview was recorded at the Study at University of Chicago on Saturday, September 23, 2023. Photo courtesy of jazzmusicarchives.com

    Raw Cut: Chico Freeman (Hyde Park Jazz Festival 2023)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2023 35:57


    The Maroon's Jake Zucker and William Kimani interview saxophonist and Chicago native Chico Freeman, who performed live at the 2023 Hyde Park Jazz Festival as part of the Chico Freeman Quintet. They are joined by Michael Allemana (Ph.D. '20), a researcher of ethnomusicology and Director of the University's Jazz Ensemble. Chico's bio: "Heralded as one of the most important saxophonists of our time, composer and producer Chico Freeman has perfected an immediately recognizable approach to music and composition, blending what he has experienced from his past and providing fluidity into a future of infinite musical possibilities. "As part of the Freeman family legacy of Chicago (legendary NEA Jazz Master saxophonist Von Freeman is his father and guitarist George Freeman and drummer Bruz Freeman are his uncles), Chico amassed a diverse performance résumé including R&B, blues, hard bop, and avant-garde. His collegiate studies in Advanced Composition and Theory at Northwestern University propelled him to a position teaching composition at the AACM (Association for the Advancement of Creative Musicians) Music School, as well as a Master's degree in Composition and Theory at Governor State University, where he studied composition with NEA Jazz Master Muhal Richard Abrams." (hydeparkjazzfestival.org) This interview was recorded at the Study at University of Chicago on Saturday, September 23, 2023. Portrait courtesy of Gert Chesi

    Raw Cut: Bethany Pickens (Hyde Park Jazz Festival 2023)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2023 22:03


    The Maroon's Jake Zucker, William Kimani, and Gregory Caesar interview pianist, composer, and Hyde Park native Bethany Pickens, who performed live at the 2023 Hyde Park Jazz Festival with the Bethany Pickens Trio. Bethany's bio: "Bethany Pickens is an award-winning pianist, composer, and educator. Born in Chicago, she began her musical training under the watchful tutelage of her father, world-class jazz pianist Willie Pickens. "As an educator, Pickens has worked with the Ravinia Jazz Scholars Program and the Jazz Institute of Chicago's Jazz Links Program, and is in her 25th year working for the Chicago Public Schools, currently teaching piano at her alma mater, Kenwood Academy. She also sits on the Board of the Jazz institute of Chicago and the Hyde Park Neighborhood Club." (hydeparkjazzfestival.org) This interview was recorded at the Study at University of Chicago on Saturday, September 23, 2023. Photo courtesy of Jason Marck (WBEZ)

    Raw Cut: Adegoke and Iqua Colson (Hyde Park Jazz Festival 2023)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2023 59:24


    The Maroon's Jake Zucker and Gregory Caesar interview pianist and saxophonist Adegoke Colson, who performed live at the 2023 Hyde Park Jazz Festival. They are joined by his wife, composer and vocalist Iqua Colson, who is a Hyde Park native and alumna of Kenwood Academy. About Ade: "STEVE COLSON – aka ADEGOKE – pianist and composer, has performed internationally as a leader of jazz ensembles ranging from trios to orchestras. Born in Newark and raised in East Orange, NJ, he received his degree from Northwestern University School of Music and lived in Chicago for a decade before returning to reside on the East Coast. "A critically acclaimed figure in modern jazz, Steve's compositions are finding their way into the “jazz standard” repertoire and are being performed and recorded by some of today's jazz greats as well as by his own group. He became a member of The Association for Advancement of Creative Musicians (AACM) in the early 70s, a musicians' collective that has influenced music internationally in the 20th and 21st Century." About Iqua: "IQUA COLSON has been praised internationally by the media and placed in the company of some of our finest known vocal innovators including Betty Carter, Ella Fitzgerald, Sarah Vaughan and Abbey Lincoln, Iqua's work has been discussed in countless periodicals and books including a chapter in “Black Women & Music, More than the Blues” – which also features the great Leontyne Price. Her industry accolades include Vocal Talent Deserving Wider Recognition by Downbeat Magazine and Distinguished Achievement as a lyricist by Billboard. "A native of Chicago, Iqua was accepted to Northwestern University School of Music as a pianist after three years of high school. She was voted into The Association for Advancement of Creative Musicians (AACM) in the early 70s, the influential musicians' collective acknowledged worldwide as a primary influence in 20th and 21st Century music. She has recorded and performed in the U.S. and overseas collaborating with great artists, most frequently with her husband decorated pianist/composer Steve Colson." Read more about Ade and Iqua This interview was recorded at the Study at University of Chicago on Friday, September 22, 2023. Photo courtesy of colsonsmusic.com

    Raw Cut: Silvia Bolognesi Italian Trio with Nick Mazzarella (Hyde Park Jazz Festival 2023)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2023 22:42


    The Maroon's Jake Zucker, William Kimani, and Gregory Caesar interview double bass player and composer Silvia Bolognesi. They are joined by trumpeter Emanuele Marsico and percussionist Sergio Bolognesi. The Silvia Bolognesi Italian Trio performed live at the 2023 Hyde Park Jazz Festival with special guest Nick Mazzarella. Silvia's bio: "Silvia Bolognesi is a double bass player, composer, and arranger. She leads several bands: Open Combo, Almond Tree, Xilo Ensemble, Ju-Ju Sounds, Fonterossa Open Orchestra, Beast Friends, and Young Shouts. She is also part of the international string trio Hear in Now, with Tomeka Reid on cello and Mazz Swift on violin and vocals; the Art Ensemble of Chicago's 50th Anniversary special project; and the Roscoe Mitchell Quintet. "In 2010, Bolognesi founded her own label, Fonterossa Records. She is now also artistic director of the Fonterossa Day minifestival, hosted by Pisa Jazz, and the curator and conductor of the Fonterossa Open Orchestra, a creative orchestra based in Pisa since 2017." (hydeparkjazzfestival.org) This interview was recorded at the Study at University of Chicago on Saturday, September 23, 2023. Photo courtesy of silviabolognesimusic.com/Rossetti Phocus

    Raw Cut: Arman Sangalang (Hyde Park Jazz Festival 2023)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2023 10:40


    The Maroon's William Kimani and Gregory Caesar interview saxophonist, composer, and educator Arman Sangalang, who performed live at the 2023 Hyde Park Jazz Festival with the Arman Sangalang Trio. Arman's bio: "Saxophonist and composer Arman Sangalang is an up-and-coming jazz musician on the Chicago scene, as well as an in-demand sideman who collaborates frequently with Jameson Scriver's Reckoner, Miro Sobrer's Two of Swords, Morgan Turner Quartet, and Kabir Dalawari Quartet. He has studied with distinguished jazz artists such as Geof Bradfield, Walter Smith III, Greg Ward, Jon Irabagon, and Matt Ulery, and had the honor of sharing the stage with notable jazz artists such as Bobby Broom, Clark Sommers, Ted Sirota, Lenard Simpson, and Camila Mennitte. "Sangalang's debut album Quartet, featuring original compositions, is set to release in the Fall of 2023." (hydeparkjazzfestival.org) This interview was recorded in the lobby of the Study at University of Chicago on Sunday, September 24, 2023. Photo courtesy of armansangalang.com/JSPAM Photography

    Raw Cut: Tim Fitzgerald (Hyde Park Jazz Festival 2023)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2023 27:05


    The Maroon's Gregory Caesar interviews Chicago-based educator, jazz guitarist, and bandleader Tim Fitzgerald, who performed live at the 2023 Hyde Park Jazz Festival with the Tim Fitzgerald Trio. Tim's bio: "Tim Fitzgerald is a Chicago based jazz guitarist, bandleader, educator and author. Named “Wes Montgomery scholar and visionary” by DownBeat Magazine, he is also the recipient of Chicago's 2021 Individual Artist Program Grant, a grant provided by the Illinois Arts Council Agency and the National Endowment for the Arts." (hydeparkjazzfestival.org) This interview was recorded in the lobby of the Study at University of Chicago on Sunday, September 24, 2023. Photo sourced from timfitzgeraldmusic.com

    O-Week Podcast, 2023

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2023 41:18


    Welcome (back) to campus! On the 2023 O-Week podcast, Jake, Pravan, and Greg offer advice to first-years adjusting to UChicago life and reflect on their past two years in the College. They're joined by alumnus Carter Beckstein, Lead Podcasts Editor from 2022–2023, who offers insight into life after UChicago. Hosted by: Jake Zucker, Pravan Chakravarthy, and Gregory Caesar Featuring: Carter Beckstein Edited by: Gregory Caesar

    Joint Issue: UChicago versus Northwestern Campus Culture

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2023 17:02


    In the first-ever crossover podcast between Northwestern and UChicago, Anita Li of The Daily Northwestern joins Gregory on UChicago's campus to answer student questions about life on each other's campuses. Hosted by: Anita Li and Gregory Caesar Featuring: Leon Gold, Charlie Ortega Martinez, Vikram Mehta, Melody Dias, Alexandria Porter, Anusha Kumar, Jeremy Chung, Jeremey Lu, Kate Wojciechowski, and Zoryah Gray Edited by: Anita Li

    The Maroon Weekly, E107 (Live Recording)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2023 30:12


    Welcome to Episode 107 of The Maroon Weekly, the final episode of the '22–'23 academic year recorded live at the Study Hotel UChicago lobby on 5/20/23. The Podcasts team discusses new developments on the Midway, a lawsuit against UC Med, groundbreaking research by UChicago faculty, and more. We also bid farewell to Carter Beckstein, who is graduating after four years of dedicated service to The Maroon. We'll miss you! Thank you, listeners, for being part of a historic year for us. We hope you'll tune in come September. Hosted by: Carter Beckstein, William Kimani, Pravan Chakravarthy, Jake Zucker, and Gregory Caesar Edited by: Gregory Caesar

    Sigma Males

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2023 68:37


    That infamous sigma male face. Sure, it is often used ironically. But maybe it has a deeper significance. What could it reflect about socio-sexual hierarchies? How could it tie into other cultural movements? And what could be learned from understanding which demographics identify with it? In their first podcast for The Maroon, hosts Cherie Fernandes and Nicolas Posner examine the cult following of Patrick Bateman, a fictional (and murderous) banker and archetype of the sigma male, and what it reveals about society at large. Hosted by: Cherie Fernandes and Nicolas Posner Edited by: Gregory Caesar

    The Maroon Weekly, E106

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2023 23:56


    A new professorship, the Law School's Exoneration Project, Humans of Hyde Park, and film reviews from yours truly on Episode 106! Hosted by: Gregory Caesar, Jake Zucker, and William Kimani Edited by: Gregory Caesar

    The Maroon Weekly, E105

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2023 33:19


    What a week! Regenstein pandemonium, a divestment rally, SCAV training, and much more on Episode 105 of The Weekly. Hosted by: Gregory Caesar, Pravan Chakravarthy, and William Kimani Featuring: Carter Beckstein and Jake Zucker Edited by: Gregory Caesar

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    Special Report: Writing Faculty United Unionization Interview

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2023 31:21


    The Maroon interviews Cameron Powell, a full-time writing specialist in the College and member of Writing Faculty United's (WFU) organizing committee, about WFU's recent push for unionization. WFU represents SOSC Writing Advisors, Writing and Research Advisors, Lectors, and Writing Specialists at the University. Hosted by: Gregory Caesar, William Kimani, and Carter Beckstein Featuring: Cameron Powell Edited by: Gregory Caesar

    The Maroon Weekly, E104

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2023 27:55


    The University's latest legal battle, USG drama, and a new (University of) Chicago holiday on Episode 104 of The Weekly. Hosted by: Carter Beckstein, William Kimani, Jake Zucker, and Gregory Caesar Edited by: Gregory Caesar

    The Maroon Weekly, E103

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2023 21:37


    A deluge of news on today's Weekly episode, including yet another administrative shakeup, a suspicious property purchase by the University, toxic books, and much, much more. Hosted by: Pravan Chakravarthy and Gregory Caesar Edited by: Gregory Caesar

    The Maroon Weekly, E102

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2023 19:08


    Election updates, ISAC, and other campus happenings on Episode 102 of The Weekly. Hosted by: Carter Beckstein, Jake Zucker, and Gregory Caesar Edited by: Gregory Caesar

    The Maroon Weekly, E101

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2023 26:20


    On our 101st episode, Pravan and Jake discuss adjunct faculty unionization, the mayoral election, the university's new Forum for Free Inquiry, and more! Hosted by: Pravan Chakravarthy, Jake Zucker Edited by: Jake Zucker

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