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Featuring Alex Han, Asha Ransby-Sporn, and Alderwoman Jeanette Taylor on Chicago's left political experiment. In the wake of Zohran's remarkable victory in New York, organizers all over the country are taking a close look at Chicago under Mayor Brandon Johnson. A Chicago Teachers Union leader elected in 2023, Johnson's win was the culmination of years of militant labor and social movement struggle. But while much has been achieved, Johnson and his allies have also suffered many defeats--and the mayor's approval ratings are alarmingly low. In this episode, three long-time local organizers, including a socialist member of city council, analyze the state of the left's bid for governing power and what broader lessons it holds. Recorded live in Chicago. Dig 500th Episode Party November 7 in Brooklyn! Emceed by Brace and Liz from TrueAnon. Free for Patreon supporters $10/mo and up. Get your tickets here littlefieldnyc.com/event/?wfea_eb_id=1549778040839 Support The Dig at Patreon.com/TheDig Get 50% off Coercion: Surviving and Resisting Abortion Bans and other books in your first order from plutobooks.com with code ‘DIG50'. Buy Fake Work at Haymarketbooks.com

Featuring Alex Han, Asha Ransby-Sporn, and alderwoman Jeanette Taylor on Chicago's left political experiment. In the wake of Zohran's remarkable victory in New York, organizers all over the country are taking a close look at Chicago under Mayor Brandon Johnson. A Chicago Teachers Union leader elected in 2023, Johnson's win was the culmination of years of militant labor and social movement struggle. But while much has been achieved, Johnson and his allies have also suffered many defeats — and the mayor's approval ratings are alarmingly low. In this episode, three long-time local organizers, including a socialist member of city council, analyze the state of the Left's bid for governing power and what broader lessons it holds. Recorded live in Chicago. Dig 500th Episode Party November 7 in Brooklyn! Emceed by Brace and Liz from TrueAnon. Free for Patreon supporters $10/mo and up. Get your tickets here littlefieldnyc.com/event/?wfea_eb_id=1549778040839 Support The Dig at Patreon.com/TheDig Get 50% off Coercion: Surviving and Resisting Abortion Bans and other books in your first order from plutobooks.com with code ‘DIG50′. Buy Fake Work at Haymarketbooks.com The Dig goes deep into politics everywhere, from labor struggles and political economy to imperialism and immigration. Hosted by Daniel Denvir.

From Caleb Williams to Kyle Tucker — here are my Top 10 most important Chicago athletes heading into August 2025! This is the list of players dominating my mind as we gear up for a huge month in Chicago sports. MVP Injury Law https://mvpinjurylaw.com/  

Subscribe now to skip the ads. Michael Albertus, professor of political science at the University of Chicago, joins the program to talk about his book Land Power: Who Has It, Who Doesn't, and How That Determines the Fate of Societies. The group explores notions of land from archaeological evidence thousands of years ago, the enclosure movement of the medieval era, the European mindset vs those of indigenous peoples in the era of colonization, South Africa land redistribution, gender in Canadian homesteading, how changing notions of land play into larger histories of race, the postwar of concept of “land to the tiller,” and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this fiery episode of the Packernet Podcast, host Ryan Schlipp unleashes a passionate rant on Bears fans' victim mentality after hyping Caleb Williams and their offseason moves, only to see it all crumble in training camp. He dissects Kyle Brandt's dramatic defense of the Bears, mocks Caleb's ongoing struggles with interceptions, temper tantrums, and poor decision-making, and contrasts Packers fans' dedication—packing Lambeau for Family Night—with Bears fans' empty seats at Soldier Field amid lame excuses about Chicago's distractions. Dive into the rivalry, city myths, and why the Bears keep earning the mockery they can't handle. To advertise on this podcast please email: ad-sales@libsyn.com Or go to: https://advertising.libsyn.com/packernetpodcast

Rep. Danny Davis of the 7th Congressional District is retiring after 29 years in office. Host Jacoby Cochran and producer Michelle Navarro discuss Davis joining a growing list of retiring Illinois lawmakers and his choice to replace him. Plus, the MLB All-Star game is coming back to Wrigley in 2027, and the Chicago Park District recently unveiled renderings that could extend Grant Park to the Lakefront.  Good News: Botanic Gardens Patterned By Nature, Garfield Park Conservatory Artist's Garden Flower Show, Lincoln Park Conservatory Florasonic Series  Want some more City Cast Chicago news? Then make sure to sign up for our Hey Chicago newsletter.  Follow us @citycastchicago You can also text us or leave a voicemail at: 773 780-0246 Learn more about the sponsors of this Aug. 5 episode: Paramount Theatre Overlook Maps Window Nation Chicago Association of Realtors Become a member of City Cast Chicago. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE

In the third hour, Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes listened and reacted to Chicago mayor Brandon Johnson's comments on the Rahimi & Harris Show about still having hope for the Bears to build a new stadium in the city. Later, Spiegs and Holmes discussed the good vibes surrounding the White Sox these days.

On this episode of the Blackhawks Breakaway Podcast, Pat Boyle sits down with Blackhawks legend Patrick Kane, who returns to Chicago for a special event on Aug. 8 — a day honoring No. 88 and his unforgettable impact on the city and franchise. Kane previews the upcoming celebration, which includes an autograph session, on-ice skate with fans, a live Q&A hosted by Boyle, and more. He also looks back on his time in Chicago and shares what this homecoming means to him.

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The Story of 200 Forgotten Murder Victims By Robert Riggs They were daughters. Mothers. Sisters. Strangers. Their lives ended violently—and their names were lost to time. For more than half a century, Detroit's forgotten dead lay buried beneath weeds and silence—unidentified murder victims dumped into paupers' graves, sometimes stacked in vaults three-deep, known only by numbers in crumbling cemetery logs. No names. No justice. No answers. This is the remarkable five-year journey of a team of relentless female investigators who pledged to identify more than 200 victims of Detroit's outstanding murder cases. Led by Detroit Police Detective Shannon Jones and FBI Special Agent Leslie Larsen, this group of dedicated women—detectives, agents, forensic anthropologists, and scientists—literally dug through the past to bring closure to families and justice to the murdered. Their quest became known as Operation UNITED, the largest coordinated exhumation of cold case murder victims in FBI history. Katherine Schweit tells the story of this unprecedented, five-year mission in her book, Women Who Talk to the Dead. Schweit is a former FBI Special Agent Executive, Chicago prosecutor, and journalist. She wrote the FBI's seminal report on mass shooters and is a recognized expert in crisis response and workplace violence. If you or someone you know is searching for a missing loved one, there's a tool that can help. The National Missing and Unidentified Persons System, or NamUs.

Michael Albertus, professor of political science at the University of Chicago, joins the program to talk about his book Land Power: Who Has It, Who Doesn't, and How That Determines the Fate of Societies. The group explores notions of land from archaeological evidence thousands of years ago, the enclosure movement of the medieval era, the European mindset vs those of indigenous peoples in the era of colonization, South Africa land redistribution, gender in Canadian homesteading, how changing notions of land play into larger histories of race, the postwar of concept of “land to the tiller,” and much more.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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For the 20th anniversary of the Smog album, A River Ain't Too Much to Love, we take a detailed look at how it was made. Bill Callahan began recording music under the name Smog in 1988 and releasing music on his own label, Disaster. After signing with Drag City early on, he released a series of albums in the 1990s and continued into the early 2000s. At this point, he was living in Chicago and wanted a change of scenery. After moving to Austin, Texas, he began writing songs for his 11th album. He decided to abandon the Smog name and start using his real name, but Drag City asked him to wait until the next record before making that change. After a two week tour with Jim White on drums and Connie Lovatt on bass, the three of them immediately went into Willie Nelson's studio, Pedernales, to begin recording the album. A River Ain't Too Much to Love was eventually released in 2005. In this episode, Bill Callahan reflects on this period of his life when he was in his late thirties and felt like he wanted to settle down. By moving to Austin and buying a house with a yard, he found himself spending a lot more time in nature, which greatly impacted the songs he was writing. Despite having writer's block initially, his songwriting opened up when he bought a nylon string guitar and taught himself fingerpicking for the first time. This new approach to guitar playing really shaped the song arrangements and how his vocal would come across. Callahan describes how this transitional time in his life inspired him to give up the Smog name and start using his own name to reflect his newfound approach to making music. From the leap of moving somewhere without knowing anyone, to recording as a power trio, to the importance of a good title or central image, to taking inspiration from Mickey Newbury and Johnny Cash, to key overdubs by Joanna Newsom and Thor Harris, to a recording malfunction that lead to barely audible bass, to the lacking nature of waltz time, to a clear sound like a river, we'll hear the stories of how the record came together.

A long-awaited improvement plan for Grant Park calls for the famed park to be extended to the lakefront — with DuSable Lake Shore Drive routed underneath the expanded green space.That is, if city officials can find the money to pull it off.Host - Jon HansenReporter - Mack LiedermanRead More Here Want to donate to our non-profit newsroom? CLICK HEREWho we areBlock Club Chicago is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit news organization dedicated to delivering reliable, relevant and nonpartisan coverage of Chicago's diverse neighborhoods. We believe all neighborhoods deserve to be covered in a meaningful way.We amplify positive stories, cover development and local school council meetings and serve as watchdogs in neighborhoods often ostracized by traditional news media.Ground-level coverageOur neighborhood-based reporters don't parachute in once to cover a story. They are in the neighborhoods they cover every day building relationships over time with neighbors. We believe this ground-level approach not only builds community but leads to a more accurate portrayal of a neighborhood.Stories that matter to you — every daySince our launch five years ago, we've published more than 25,000 stories from the neighborhoods, covered hundreds of community meetings and send daily and neighborhood newsletters to more than 130,000 Chicagoans. We've built this loyalty by proving to folks we are not only covering their neighborhoods, we are a part of them. Some of us have internalized the national media's narrative of a broken Chicago. We aim to change that by celebrating our neighborhoods and chronicling the resilience of the people who fight every day to make Chicago a better place for all.

Join host Sarah Olivieri as she explores tips to make nonprofit meetings more effective and efficient. Learn the importance of structured agendas, why meetings should focus on discussions rather than announcements, and how to address issues in priority order. Discover practical tips for respecting time limits and creating a collaborative culture that drives your mission forward. Episode Highlights 00:00 Frustration with Meetings 00:42 Setting Up Effective Meetings 01:49 The Importance of Meetings 02:49 Creating a Standing Meeting Agenda 05:39 Managing Issues During Meetings 08:30 Wrapping Up and Evaluating Meetings 11:50 Additional Resources Resource The Board Clarity Club A monthly membership for boards that provides training and live expert support to help your board have total clarity on how to be the best board possible. Learn More >> About Your Host Have you seen Casino Royale? That moment when Vespa slides in elegantly, opposite James, all charming smile, razor-sharp wit and mighty brainpower, and says, “I'm the money”? Well, your host, Sarah Olivieri has been likened to Vespa by one of her clients – not just because she's charming, beautiful and brainy– but because that bold statement “I'm the money” was, as it turned out, right ON the money. Sarah helps nonprofits transform their organizations from failing to thriving. And she's very, very good at it. She's brought nonprofits back from the brink of insolvency. She's averted major cash-flow crises, solved funding droughts, board conflicts and everything in between… and so she has literally become “the money” for many of the organizations she works with. As the former director of 3 nonprofits and founder of 5 for-profit businesses, she understands, deeply, the challenges and complexities facing organizations and she's created a framework, called The Impact Method®️, which can help you simplify operations, build aligned teams and make a bigger impact without getting overwhelmed or burning out – and Every. Single. One. Of her clients that have implemented her methodologies have achieved the most incredible results. Sarah is also a #1 international bestselling author, holds a BA from the University of Chicago with a focus on globalization and its effect on marginalized cultures, and a master's degree in Humanistic and Multicultural Education from SUNY New Paltz. Access additional training at www.pivotground.com/funding-secrets or apply for the THRiVE Program for personalized support at www.pivotground.com/application Be sure to subscribe to Inspired Nonprofit Leadership so that you don't miss a single episode, and while you're at it, won't you take a moment to write a short review and rate our show? It would be greatly appreciated! Let us know the topics or questions you would like to hear about in a future episode. You can do that and follow us on LinkedIn.

This week on Wrestling Tonight, we break down a landmark weekend in pro wrestling. WWE's first-ever two-night SummerSlam at MetLife Stadium featured two massive world title changes, a shocking return from Brock Lesnar, and the naming of The Vision. CM Punk's long-awaited championship win over Gunther was immediately erased by Rollins' Money in the Bank cash-in, while Cody Rhodes closed out Night Two by defeating John Cena… only to watch Lesnar drop Cena with a post-match F5. We recap the full SummerSlam card, including Naomi's crafty title defense, the Wyatt Sicks' chaotic TLC win, a debut performance from Jelly Roll and Rayne Leverkusen's stand out try out. Plus, WWE crowns its first-ever ID Champions, and Triple H joins the U.S. President's Council on Sports, Fitness & Nutrition. Over in AEW, Cody Rhodes speaks candidly about his 2022 departure, saying he felt “disrespected” by the company he helped build. Meanwhile, AEW returns to Chicago for Worlds End 2025, as MJF captures the CMLL Light Heavyweight Championship and sets up a collision course with AEW World Champion Hangman Page. We also update the G1 Climax 35 standings as Yuya Uemura continues his rise, Zack Sabre Jr. surges in B Block, and contenders like Boltin Oleg, Drilla Moloney, and Takeshita shape the race for the semifinals. Plus: – TNA builds toward Emergence with Trick Williams vs. Moose – AEW Tag Title Eliminator Tournament heats up – Vince McMahon cited for reckless driving after a July 24 accident – Weekly preview for RAW, Dynamite, NXT, Impact, and Collision – Upcoming events: Forbidden Door, Clash in Paris, Victory Road, and more

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When the ground keeps shifting beneath us, courageous leadership means leaning into what's real; our experience, our humility, and our values. Mary Lynn Fayoumi, President and CEO of HR Source, brings decades of wisdom in workplace culture and HR leadership. She guides organizations through disruption with a clear focus on purpose and people, and she shows us how to do the same. We talk about what it takes to lead right now, when answers aren't clear and the pressure to act feels constant. Courage today looks less like having all the answers and more like pausing to process, listening deeply, and staying grounded in what matters most. It's about creating space for others, knowing your true north, and responding instead of reacting. Mary Lynn reminds us that it's okay not to know everything, and that strength often shows up as steady presence, not quick decisions. We slow down, reflect, and lead with calm, curiosity, and a focus on what truly matters. That's how we move forward together. Highlights 1. Calm Is a Superpower - Learn how to find your center and lead from it—even when everything around you feels chaotic. 2. Authenticity Builds Trust - Being real, showing emotion, and admitting you don't have all the answers creates space for others to do the same. 3. Processing Takes Practice - Hear why leaders need built-in reflection time and how routines can anchor clarity in the middle of noise. 4. Humility Creates Momentum - Letting go of control opens the door to innovation and stronger team engagement. It's about leading with people, not above them. 5. Purpose Is the Compass - When the path is uncertain, returning to your mission helps guide every decision with confidence and care. Resources Mentioned The Inspire Your Team to Greatness assessment (the Courage Assessment) How can you inspire our team to be more proactive, take ownership and get more done? You demonstrate and empower The Courage of a Leader. In my nearly 3 decades of work with leaders, I've discovered the 11 things that leaders do – even very well-intentioned leaders do – that kill productivity. In less than 10 minutes, find out where you're empowering and inadvertently kills productivity, and get a custom report that will tell you step by step what you need to have your team get more done. https://courageofaleader.com/inspireyourteam/ About the Guest: Mary Lynn Fayoumi, CAE, SPHR, SHRM-SCP is the President and CEO of HR Source, a Chicago-based employers' association with over 1200 member organizations. She is a highly respected speaker, trainer and advisor and an accepted authority on a variety of workplace issues including culture, employment trends, and HR management. Countless organizations have benefited from her expertise during her long tenure at the association. Mary Lynn is a prolific writer, quoted and published regularly in a variety of industry publications. She currently serves as the Lead Director of the World at Work Board and is Past Chair of the Board of Directors for both the Association Forum of Chicagoland and the Employer Associations of America. She is also an Advisory Board Member of the Community Memorial Foundation. Mary Lynn was honored by Crain's Chicago Business as a Notable Leader in HR in 2020 and was named the 2021 Woman of Influence by the Association Forum. Mary Lynn is a summa cum laude graduate of the University of Iowa with a Bachelor of Business Administration in...

As hard as it is for me to believe, it's August. It's hard for me to believe it's August because it just felt like it was January. I was feeling a little tense about a number of things on the horizon at that time. Thank goodness none of the feared chaos materialized. (6SS) Okay, perhaps a little… Perhaps a lot. It might surprise you to know that it wasn't Kelly Clarkson who came up with that concept. It was German philosopher, Fredrich Nietzsche. It can be found in his book, from 1888 called Twilight of the Idols. It's an expanded philosophical approach to post-traumatic growth. This year has been the most stressful since the 2020-2022 Pandemic Era. If you recall, those challenges made our industry stronger, made us stronger. It's a challenge to talk about life and death in the context of design. But it's not a stretch at all to discuss these concepts while framing the quality of life and design. Today, you are going to hear from Barrie Sprang of Sapphire Pear.  Barrie shared her background in design, influenced by her grandmother's interest in design school and her father's work in high-end real estate in Cleveland. She expressed her lifelong passion for using color and bold textures in design, citing personal experiences with how colors can impact emotions and spaces. Josh praised her work for its use of color and texture but expressed a critique about her sometimes conservative approach, particularly given her background in the traditionally traditional Midwest.  Barrie and I discuss the challenges of balancing client preferences with personal design philosophy, particularly regarding color choices. Barrie explained how her firm was built around bold, colorful designs, though she still accommodates clients who prefer neutral tones by incorporating subtle pops of color. They explored the impact of design trends, including the "Color of the Year" phenomenon, with Barrie noting that while it can inspire, it often leads to over-saturation in the market and potentially regrettable choices for clients. We talk about the influence of coastal trends on Midwest culture, particularly in Ohio, where different cities like Cincinnati, Columbus, and Cleveland have distinct styles. Barrie explained that post-pandemic, there has been an influx of people moving to Ohio from coastal cities, attracted by its affordable cost of living, lack of natural disasters, and the ability to work remotely. This migration has positively impacted Barrie's business, allowing for more creative and custom design work at a lower cost due to lower labor and trade costs, as well as access to skilled Amish carpenters. How the decline of traditional design centers, noting that the Cleveland Design Center has largely closed, and they now travel to Chicago for client meetings means to those affected. That the model has become less effective due to several factors, including the opening of design centers to the public, which made pricing confusing and diminished the special experience for designers and clients. They also observed that the proliferation of design houses and the ease of finding products online has watered down the quality of design experiences previously offered by these centers. And how the challenges in the furniture industry, particularly regarding pricing, availability, and logistics are changing the way designers specify. How the pandemic and tariffs have affected supply chains, leading to long lead times and unexpected issues. Barrie emphasized the importance of maintaining strong relationships with manufacturers and showrooms to navigate these challenges. They also touched on the logistics of furniture production and distribution, noting the inefficiencies of the current point-to-point system in the U.S. and the potential benefits of a regional approach for some designers. Barrie discussed several design projects, focusing on a colorful maximalist bedroom, a multi-color kitchen in Shaker Heights,

Ellen Slater is a human, writer, therapist, and teacher dedicated to building bridges between the head and heart, her roots have grown from and been shaped by the landscapes of St. Louis, New York, Chicago, Washington, and Wyoming. She's spent months in indigenous countries studying mindfulness. Through her lived experience and relentless passion, I have created a therapeutic model to awaken and integrate the head & heart.From meditation to research, relational connection to earth medicine, her work is an exercise in integration. The way she teaches is very experiential, weaving story telling with research, and bringing listeners into connection with community, earth, and their own heart.

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Charles Fain Lehman, John Ketcham, Jesse Arm, and Rob Henderson discuss Chicago's pension system and Illinois governor J. B. Pritzker's presidential aspirations, the rising political divide between men and women, and the news that Sydney Sweeney is a registered Republican.

Budget season is upon us, and Chicago is facing a $1.2 billion budget gap. Last year's contentious budget battle led to an agency downgrading Chicago's credit rating. Earlier this year, host Jacoby Cochran talked with DePaul University professor Amanda Kass about how municipal credit ratings work, why Chicago is close to “junk” status, and what it says about the city's financial health. Good news: The Bridge: A Benefit Concert for Semicolon Books Want some more City Cast Chicago news? Then make sure to sign up for our Hey Chicago newsletter.  Follow us @citycastchicago You can also text us or leave a voicemail at: 773 780-0246 Learn more about the sponsors of this Aug. 4 episode: Paramount Theatre Overlook Maps Window Nation Chicago Association of Realtors Become a member of City Cast Chicago. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes listened and reacted to Chicago mayor Brandon Johnson's comments on the Rahimi & Harris Show about still having hope for the Bears to build a new stadium in the city.

With the first day of classes just weeks away, we're asking: How did Chicago teens spend their summer vacation? Turns out, some got to work, gaining new skills and experiences in preparation for the start of school. Reset hears from teens about how hard it was to land a job, where they ended up, and what lessons they're taking away from the summer season. For a full archive of Reset interviews, head over to wbez.org/reset.

With the first day of classes just weeks away, we're asking: How did Chicago teens spend their summer vacation? Turns out, some got to work, gaining new skills and experiences in preparation for the start of school. Reset hears from teens about how hard it was to land a job, where they ended up, and what lessons they're taking away from the summer season. For a full archive of Reset interviews, head over to wbez.org/reset.

With the first day of classes just weeks away, we're asking: How did Chicago teens spend their summer vacation? Turns out, some got to work, gaining new skills and experiences in preparation for the start of school. Reset hears from teens about how hard it was to land a job, where they ended up, and what lessons they're taking away from the summer season. For a full archive of Reset interviews, head over to wbez.org/reset.

JJ Kinahan is the CEO of IG North America, overseeing Tastytrade, Tastycrypto, and Tasty Live, and is a veteran of over 30 years in the financial markets. From his early days shoveling snow for neighbors in Chicago to trading options on the bustling floor of the CBOE, JJ brings real-world experience and a deep understanding of market cycles, entrepreneurship, and the shifting investing landscape. On this episode we talk about: JJ's journey from a fourth-grade snow-shoveling hustler in Chicago to CEO and respected financial educator Lessons from his immigrant family upbringing, navigating a blue-collar path to college (thanks to baseball) and seizing an unplanned opportunity that redirected his career into trading The value of saying “yes” to new experiences—especially early in your career—and why breaking into offices, showing up, and staying open are career-changing moves Why the status and stigma against the trades is fading, with skilled labor now highly respected and compensated (“plumbers charge like lawyers—as they should!”) The evolution of JJ's career: from summer clerk at the options exchange to running trading operations and eventually leading Tastytrade and Tastycrypto Tasty Live's mission of financial education: daily free live content empowering retail investors with practical, actionable trading and risk management education JJ's active investing toolbox: stocks, options, futures, forex, crypto, real estate, and small business investing, plus the importance of “tuition” (learning cheaply when you're new) Step-by-step practicals: how non-professionals can use conservative options strategies like covered calls and puts to enhance returns on stocks they already own The real way to build wealth: small habits over a long time; why “get rich quick” always ends badly, and the importance of financial discipline Why starting small, managing risk, and knowing your downside before you act are the keys to surviving—and eventually thriving—as an investor Top 3 Takeaways Seize Opportunity and Say “Yes” Early: Careers—in trading or elsewhere—are built by showing up, embracing new experiences, and being available when opportunity knocks. Discipline and Risk Management are Everything: Start small, define your worst-case scenario, and don't let emotions (or others' hype) dictate your investments. Wealth is Built Slowly, Not Speculatively: There are no shortcuts. Learn, automate good habits, and put your money to work without betting the farm. Notable Quotes “People will pay you for things they don't want to do themselves.” “If somebody cracks the door, just beat it down and keep going until somebody tells you to stop.” “If anyone's telling you there's an instant way to make money—run. There's always risk and reward.” “Financial discipline is not a game—risk not thy whole lot!” Connect with JJ Kinahan: Free financial markets education: TastyLive.com Brokerage and trading platform: Tastytrade.com

Leila Rahimi, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote were joined by Chicago mayor Brandon Johnson to discuss the 2027 MLB All-Star Game being awarded to the Cubs and Wrigley Field. He also discussed whether there's still any chance for the Bears to build a new stadium in the city.

In the final hour, Leila Rahimi, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote were joined by Chicago mayor Brandon Johnson to discuss the 2027 MLB All-Star Game being awarded to the Cubs and Wrigley Field. He also discussed whether there's still any chance for the Bears to build a new stadium in the city. Later, Rahimi, Harris and Grote examined the taxpayer debt still owed on Soldier Field.

Leila Rahimi, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote discussed the Bears' sloppiness in practice over the weekend and welcomed on Chicago mayor Brandon Johnson to discuss the Cubs and Wrigley Field being awarded the 2027 MLB All-Star Game.

Keith sits down with Dave Collis to discuss growing up in Philadelphia, moving to Chicago to study audio engineering, booking shows in Chicago, careers in and out of the music business, Dave's early bands and the formation of Slow Mass. We also discuss the history of Slow Mass, band dynamics, their creative process, the making of their 2025 LP "Low on Foot" and more. 

Today's Chicago Confession comes from hair stylist Penny who is in love with a client, someone called 911 but you didn't need emergency services, and we hear about your unique wedding party favors that leads Nikki to connect with a long lost neighbor live on the air! Catch up on everything you missed from today's show on The Morning Mix Podcast!Listen to The Morning Mix weekdays from 5:30am - 10:00am on 101.9fm The Mix in Chicago or with the free Mix App available in the Apple App Store and Google Play.Follow The Mix: The MixstagramGet the Free MIX App: Stream The MixSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Our live show at the Epiphany Center for the Arts is right around the corner! Doors open at 7pm, and the show starts at 8. It's a one-night only event, so don't miss it! Get your tickets here:https://link.dice.fm/J7acfdeb77d4Also on August 7 here in Chicago: Pelle Dragsted will be discussing his book Nordic Socialism with William Banks and Matt McManus at Pilsen Community Books at 6pm! Details can be found here:https://pilsencommunitybooks.com/events/46798See you soon!leftofphilosophy.comMusic: “Deny” by dreem

In a world filled with podcasts, 500 shows is a cool milestone. Thank you for subscribing, following, and listening. Dr. Most is back!Meanwhile, check the show notes for tickets to a rare public sighting of Mark Giangreco. He joins me on 8/28 live on stage.  Hope you can be there.SHOW NOTES:Steve Cochran talks to the Legends. Episode #1I'm bringing Mark Giangreco to the White Eagle Golf Club in Naperville for a live on-stage talk about his 40+ years covering Chicago sports. Here's the link for tickets and more Let's Survive 2025 Together. With a cool new shirt and hat! Get yours here.Thanks to our sponsor, ABT Electronics. Get $25 off your next purchase of $150 or more by using the promo code COCHRAN2025 online or in person!Watch This Episode on our Live From My Office YouTube ChannelFollow me on Substack.With each new episode, the first three listeners thatemail me“SURVIVE 2025!” will be eligible to win a $25 ABT Giftcard as long as you include your mailing address and that phrase!Don't forget to subscribe to listen to “Live From My Office” wherever you get your podcasts, and e-mail the show with any questions, comments, or plugs for your favorite charity!

David Haugh was joined by former Bears head coach Dave Wannstedt, who shared his takeaways from visiting the team's training camp recently.

David Haugh discussed which Chicago baseball team has the edge at shortstop, third base and catcher.

A year ago, Democratic political activists like Kina Collins were the only people urging congress to stop unconditionally arming Israel. Now even mainstream reporters are singing this song. Ben riffs. Kina Collins returns to talk Dems, Israel and Gaza. Once again, a major Epsteingate story breaks mid recording. In this case, Ghislaine Maxwell gets moved to a minimum cell prison after meeting with Trump's Justice Department flunkies. Get ready for pardongate. Also Kina pays tribute to Congressman Danny Davis, the man she tried to defeat twice. Davis announced he's not running for re-election. Will Kina run?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Garry discusses how AI is thinking about self preservation. Plus, a Chicago music festival has been deemed the rudest ever by concert goers.

Today, on Karl and Crew, we kicked off our new weekly theme. "Impactful Ministries". Special guests included Nick Vujicic and Pastor Corey Brooks. Nick Vujicic is an international speaker and author. He is an author and the Founder of NickV Ministries (formerly called Life Without Limbs) which is dedicated to spreading the message of hope and faith globally. Corey Brooks is the pastor of New Beginnings Church in Chicago and the Founder and CEO of Project H.O.O.D. He has been nicknamed the "Rooftop Pastor" because of his work in and around his community with resources, aid, and the Gospel. Pastor Brooks will begin "Walk Across America" to further his mission and raise awareness and funds. You can hear the highlights of today's program and on the Karl and Crew Showcast. Today, on Karl and Crew, we kicked off our new weekly theme. "Impactful Ministries". Special guests included Nick Vujicic and Pastor Corey Brooks. Nick Vujicic is an international speaker and author. He is an author and the Founder of NickV Ministries (formerly called Life Without Limbs) which is dedicated to spreading the message of hope and faith globally. Corey Brooks is the pastor of New Beginnings Church in Chicago and the Founder and CEO of Project H.O.O.D. He has been nicknamed the "Rooftop Pastor" because of his work in and around his community with reources, aid, and the Gospel. Pastor Brooks will begin "Walk Across America" to further his mission and raise awareness and funds. If you're looking for a specific topic from today's show, you can find our timestamps here: Calls on the benefits of recovery ministry [03:13-13:12] Our interview with Nick Vujicic [13:14-28:38] Calls on the benefits of campus ministry [28:59-36:10] Our Interview with Pastor Corey Brooks [36:12-47:07] Karl and Crew airs live weekday mornings from 5-9 a.m. Central Time. Click this link for ways to listen in your area! https://www.moodyradio.org/ways-to-listen/Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Hannah gets into THE Oasis gig. Fights start, beers are thrown and tears of joy happen. STUNNING. Big S gives her hot take on 28 Years Later too. Seen it huns? The stories this week are CREEPY AF. So let's get right in. Story One: Hannah kicks us off with a story about a haunted cardigan. Outrageous. Story Two: Big Suze has a tale of DELIVEROO HORROR. Might make you stop and think about getting your next pad thai. Story Three: Hannah has a story with one of the most vile endings known to humankind. Story Four: Jen went from Chicago to small town Wales. Have you heard of these twins? Part One. CREEPOFTHEWEEK (CoW!) is read by Hannah and from a lovely listener Nina. What's following this hun?? FINALLY, we end with some gorgey telepathy that's really starting to work. Right? ENJOY HUNS WE LOVE YOU xoxo JOIN OUR PATREON! EXTRA bonus episodes AND a monthly ghost hunt for just £4.50!  Or £6 for AD-FREE EPS and weekly AGONY HUNS! We'll solve your problems huns!  Sign up here: www.patreon.com/GhostHuns wanna see our shows?  SEE HANNAH AT EDINBURGH FRINGE HERE 13-24 AUGUST: https://www.edfringe.com/tickets/whats-on/rip-hannah-bitch-cough-ski-wip SEE SUZIE DO MCSHOW HERE THURSDAY 21 AUGUST: https://www.angelcomedy.co.uk/event-detail/suzie-preece-mcshow-wip-thu-21st-aug-the-bill-murray-london-tickets-202508211830/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Monday - Jim returns from vacation. Jayden help Jim become a gamer. Some Florida hotels are charging for A/C? Do you need a captain's license to drive a Disney ferry? Is it dangerous to shower during lightning storms? Brandon Kravitz talks sports including baseball at a NASCAR track and his recent trip to Chicago. Attorney Ray Traendly on the convicted bigamist, the Tesla autopilot lawsuit and attorney fashion. Plus, JCS News, JCS Trivia & You Heard it Here First.

Hosts Nate Wilcox and Ryan Harkness continue their discussion of Simon Reynolds' "Energy Flash: A Journey Through Rave Music and Dance Culture" with a look at the Techno scene in Detroit, the House scene in Chicago and the garage scene in New York and New Jersey and how African-Americans in those three cities invented and perfected EDM as we know it today.  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠GO TO THE LET IT ROLL SUBSTACK TO HEAR THE FULL EPISODE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ -- The final 15 minutes of this episode are exclusively for paying subscribers to the Let It Roll Substack. Also subscribe to the LET IT ROLL EXTRA feed on Apple, Spotify or your preferred podcast service to access the full episodes via your preferred podcast outlet. We've got all 350+ episodes listed, organized by mini-series, genre, era, co-host, guest and more. Please sign up for the email list on the site and get music essays from Nate as well as (eventually) transcriptions of every episode. Also if you can afford it please consider becoming a paid subscriber to support the show. Thanks! Email ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠letitrollpodcast@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on Twitter.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on Facebook.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Let It Roll is proud to be part of ⁠⁠⁠Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Two Bobs episode 287 for Monday, August 4, 2025: What are The Bobs drinking? Rob enjoyed a Big Bad Baptist Salted Maple from Epic. https://untp.beer/vgm4e Robert nursed a Chonky Double IPA from Fat Orange Cat. https://untp.beer/3MPL5 Follow us on Untapped at @RobFromTTB and @lowercaserobert or we'll have Google photograph you in the nude for street view. This week's CRAZY NEWS is building a 90,000 square-foot ballroom in Pinellas County, Florida. Florida Woman® attacked another driver with bear mace for speeding and hitting a chicken. https://local12.com/news/nation-world/chicken-cross-road-crossing-attack-attacked-mace-bear-assault-assaulted-hit-driver-driving-car-bird-chase-chased-pursued-pursue-battery-burglary-stopped-street-brake-bird-pass-passed-animal-animals-spray-sprayed-pepper Florida Woman® tried to smuggle turtles though a TSA checkpoint in her bra. https://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/news/2025/07/25/bra-turtles-tsa/85381117007/ A naked man in Argentina won a lawsuit against Google for photographing him in naked in his yard. https://www.cbsnews.com/news/man-naked-google-street-view-camera-awarded-12500-argentina/ A naked Chicago man went boat hopping and started fights. https://q985online.com/naked-man-chicago-river/ Clearblue introduced a new mirror for checking if there's a baby up there. https://theonion.com/clearblue-introduces-new-handheld-mirror-for-checking-if-baby-up-there/ Find us wherever you get your podcasts. Rate, review, and tell your equally twisted friends. Join us on all the social things: Follow us on Blue Sky Follow us on Twitter Check out our Instagram Find us on YouTube Follow Rob on Untappd Follow Robert on Untappd The Two Bobs Podcast is © The Two Bobs.  For more information, see our Who are The Two Bobs? page, or check our Contact page.  Words, views, and opinions are our own and do not represent those of our friends, family, or our employers unless otherwise noted.  Music for The Two Bobs was provided by JewelBeat (which doesn't exist anymore but we still put it here because we like to do the right thing)

The Soccerwise crew is back coming off a massively eventful weekend from breaking news out of South Korea to drinking in all of Vermont. First David regales Tom and all of us with his experiences in Burlington for the USL2 final. Then Tom takes into the scoops in the ice cream shop right off the back of breaking the Djordje Mihailovic cashfer to Toronto. They dig into Son's potential record transfer to LAFC. And then Tom lays out the 12 biggest storylines that will decide the fate of the 2025 MLS season from star players to Injuries and everything else in between. And finally they start working on the latest “50 States Of Soccer” Wisconsin!00:24 - Gass's coffee & technology mishap 02:16 - Gass recaps calling the USL 2 Final in Vermont20:16 - Ice Cream Shop, Djordje Mihailovic Trade 35:19 - Son Heung-min to LAFC40:00 - Portland, Chicago, Philadelphia Updates46:50 - 12 Storylines that will define the rest of the 2025 MLS Season01:16:24 - Podcast Business 01:17:10 - 50 States of Soccer: Wisconsin 01:22:21 - Closing Thoughts and Thank You's

NCAA Champion. Two-time Olympian. Rookie Coach of the Year. In this episode of Airey Bros Radio, we go belly to belly with Matt Gentry — Head Wrestling Coach at the University of Chicago — to explore how he's blending world-class wrestling experience with elite academics to build something special in NCAA Division III.From his journey at Stanford to competing for Canada in two Olympic Games, Coach Gentry shares why he believes Division III is a hidden gem for driven student-athletes. We cover his recruiting philosophy, creating a high-performance culture, the D1 vs. D3 conversation, and why UChicago might be the best-kept secret in college wrestling.

In this episode, Jeff returns after a few weeks off — and explains how one press conference in Chicago spiraled into a fabricated international incident with the Mexican government. Representing Ovidio Guzmán (El Chapo's son) became less about legal defense and more about being scapegoated by terrified politicians. In the end, free speech and the truth will always shine through. And the Mexican people?  Jeff notes that his respect for them has grown exponentially.Also covered: Hamas' newest PR strategy — letting Gaza starve while hoarding food in tunnels and filming propaganda videos of emaciated kids (whose fat parents are somehow not starving). The lies grow louder, the propaganda slicker, and yet Western liberal and far-right Jew haters just can't stop blaming Israel and taking it out on Jews. All while the next mayor of NYC will be a Hamas cheerleader who wants government-owned supermarkets and to arrest the Prime Minster of Israel. The downward spiral that began in 2008 nears completion.And finally, Jeff goes full collector mode: a breakdown of the baseball card National Show in Chicago. Too many rooms, too many scammers, but one glorious vintage Orioles cabinet card makes the entire hellscape worth it.

Texas House Democrats have left the state in order to derail a Republican-driven redistricting plan designed to flip up to five congressional seats from blue to red. In other news, Cooper Lutkenhaus did the unthinkable. On Sunday at the USATF Outdoor National Championships at legendary Hayward Field in Eugene, Ore., the Justin Northwest High School superstar ran an insane time of 1:42.27 for 800 meters at the age of 16 to set a new under-18 world record, beating two 2024 Olympians and the world's second-ranked half-miler to qualify for next month's World Championships in Tokyo; 'Like standing on Jello' - that's how one American Airlines spokesperson characterized the state of air travel this year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Smashing Pumpkins were one of the most successful bands of the 1990s, both commercially and critically.  Their 30 million album sales worldwide makes a strong case for their importance to the alternative rock movement.  The band was formed in Chicago by guitarist James Iha, bassist D'arcy Wretzky, percussionist Jimmy Chamberlin, and frontman/guitarist Billy Corgan.  Corgan writes much of their material and has been the sole member to be continuously present in the group since their formation.In 1995, Billy Corgan wrote about 56 songs and wanted to creat a double album.  His vision was for Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness to be "The Wall for Generation X."  The album was intended to be a conceptual piece portraying the cycle of life and death.  The band brought in Flood and Alan Moulder to co-produce the album.  Flood had the band change its routine for this album, having the group start recording in the rehearsal space rather than the studio in order to better capture their live sound.  He also required the band to set aside time in each day for just jamming and song writing in order to keep the process from becoming a grind.The result of this effort was both a critical and commercial success.  "Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness" debuted at number 1 on the US Billboard 200, the only Smashing Pumpkins album to do so thus far.  The 28 songs spanning two CD's, and three vinyl LP's earned the band nominations in seven categories at the Grammy Awards, and the band won the Grammy for Best Hard Rock Performance with Vocal for the single "Bullet with Butterfly Wings."Lynch brings us this smashing multi-album for today's podcast. 1979The second single from the album features loops and samples, more of a synth-pop sound than had been present previously in Smashing Pumpkin songs.  According to Corgan, this song was the last of the 56 songs he wrote for the album.  The lyrics paint a picture of the transition from youth to adulthood, waiting for something to happen just around the corner.Bullet with Butterfly WingsThe lead single from the album was the band's first top 40 hit in the United States, reaching number 22 on the Billboard Hot 100.  Musically this track has a more grunge vibe than alt rock.  The lyrics are a somewhat overly dramatic portrayal of the pain that comes from being a rock star and the downsides of fame.ZeroThe shortest song on the album relates to a feeling of apathy, and being let down by emotions and spirituality.  "Intoxicated with the madness, I'm in love with my sadness."  Corrigan's signature look is a black shirt with the word "ZERO" printed on the front.Tonight, TonightThe symphonic orchestration of this song shows some of the diversity of the tracks on this album.  The inspiration for this song is Corgan's departure from Chicago to pursue his dreams, leaving an abusive childhood behind.  The Chicago Symphony Orchestra participated in the recording with a 30-piece string section.  This song went to number 36 on the US Billboard Hot 100, and number 7 on the UK Singles chart. STAFF PICKS:Downtown by Neil YoungRob open this week's staff picks with a grunge piece from the Godfather of Grunge.  Members of the band Pearl Jam provide the backing instrumentation for this song and the album "Mirror Ball."  The lyrics reference Led Zeppelin, Jimmy Page, and hippies doing the Charleston and the Limbo.Lump by The Presidents of the United States of AmericaWayne's staff pick is about a woman who is on the singer's mind like a lump of cancer in his brain.  Clocking in at about 2 minutes, this is more of a punk song than alt rock or grunge.Hard as a Rock by AC/DCGregg brings us the first and most successful single from AC/DC's thirteenth studio album "Ballbreaker."  This album marks the return of drummer Phil Rudd to the band for the first time since 1983.  This song has a more blues-oriented sound than the heavy metal sound more typical of their well-known songs from the 80's.   LEI (Laugh/Entertainment/Instrumental)  TRACK:Main Theme from the motion picture "Strange Days"This science fiction film noir movie starring Ralph Fiennes and Angela Bassett takes us out of this week's podcast.   Thanks for listening to “What the Riff?!?NXTGen”NOTE: To adjust the loudness of the music or voices, you may adjust the balance on your device. VOICES are stronger in the LEFT channel, and MUSIC is stronger on the RIGHT channel.Please follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/whattheriffpodcast/, and message or email us with what you'd like to hear, what you think of the show, and any rock-worthy memes we can share.Of course we'd love for you to rate the show in your podcast platform!**NOTE: What the Riff?!?NXTGen does not own the rights to any of these songs and we neither sell, nor profit from them. We share them so you can learn about them and purchase them for your own collections.