Podcasts about Evanston

An Evanston man who worked at an assisted-living facility has been charged with multiple felonies after authorities alleged he sexually abused a resident with physical and intellectual disabilities.

An Evanston man who worked at an assisted-living facility has been charged with multiple felonies after authorities alleged he sexually abused a resident with physical and intellectual disabilities.

Emily in Evanston took on Austin the Nashville Know it All for Morgan Wallen tickets!

A ransomware attack has forced Evanston Township High School to close for two days, canceling summer school classes, sports camps and all other on-campus activities as officials work to restore computer systems and investigate the breach.

A ransomware attack has forced Evanston Township High School to close for two days, canceling summer school classes, sports camps and all other on-campus activities as officials work to restore computer systems and investigate the breach.

A ransomware attack has forced Evanston Township High School to close for two days, canceling summer school classes, sports camps and all other on-campus activities as officials work to restore computer systems and investigate the breach.

Last week, The Daily reported on an Evanston resident held in Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody, allegations of discriminatory behavior in Northwestern's Graduate Program in Genetic Counseling and Mayor Daniel Biss' support of unionized Starbucks workers.

In this episode of the Passive House Accelerator podcast, Ilka Cassidy interviews Nathan Kipnis, founder of Kipnis Architecture and Planning in Chicago and Boulder, about his path from early solar architecture influences during the 1973 oil embargo to today's fact-based, certifiable Passive House practice. Kipnis explains how early rule-of-thumb passive solar design often led to overheating, and how building science and climate-specific approaches improved outcomes.  And describes his firm's “high design and low carbon” approach, evolving client communication from quietly implementing efficiency measures to showcasing performance and resilience through smart home monitoring, batteries, and high-quality envelopes.KAP websiteNHA websiteProject profile for Evanston's first Passive House in PHIUS' databaseCrain's Chicago Business Notable Leader in Sustainability 2025 recognitionThank you for listening to the Passive House Podcast! To learn more about Passive House and to stay abreast of our latest programming, visit passivehouseaccelerator.com. And please join us at one of our Passive House Accelerator LIVE! zoom gatherings on Wednesdays.

Was life better before the digital era? That's the rhetorical question at the heart of Golden Sands, the immersive, totally analog experience created by Rachel Lichtman. She recently jumped in the car to talk about her upcoming Programme 4: The Affiliate Sales Presentation show at Evanston's SPACE on May 27th. Described as a station from an alternate timeline that simply never stopped broadcasting, the traveling show forces audiences to sit with media in a way that modern streaming interfaces disrupt. Lichtman notes that our modern "handheld casinos" offer so many options that choice paralysis sets in, torpedoing our attention and severing our cultural connection. I love the fact that these shows rely purely on old-school, word-of-mouth curation to bring people together.Described as a station from an alternate timeline that simply never stopped broadcasting, the traveling show forces audiences to sit with media in a way that modern streaming interfaces disrupt. Lichtman notes that our modern "handheld casinos" offer so many options that choice paralysis sets in, torpedoing our attention and severing our cultural connection. I love the fact that these shows rely purely on old-school, word-of-mouth curation to bring people together. The event is a highly collaborative, scripted performance inspired by the bizarre world of corporate industrial musicals and 1970s television. The performance features a stellar cast of local and national talent, including Chicago media legend Rich Koz, Dag Juhlin, Jon Langford, Kelly Hogan, Joel Murray, Nora O'Connor, and Chris Murphy.  Dag brings "Rod Kellogg" to life, a buttoned-up host surrounded by a world of mid-century grooviness he doesn't quite understand. With custom set designs, a live Rhodes piano providing a nostalgic soundscape, Programme 4 offers a needed, temporary escape from the digital world. I can't wait. To see the full schedule of upcoming dates, make the scene over at programme4.tv.

Last week, The Daily reported on new Northwestern president Mung Chiang, the 54th Dillo Day and Evanston Township High School's Commencement celebrating the Class of 2026.

Jack Heinrich, sports producer, reporter, anchor, and producer of the John Landecker show, joins John Landecker on a Group Chat to dive into what's on Jack's sports-filled brain for that day!

222: Santorini Secrets: Mediterranean Living at MIA'S Kiki goes on location to Greece to experience the Mediterranean Diet — Santorini style. Today's Lexi:  Μεζέ – Meze – Appetizers In Today's Episode: Join Kiki and Sellia, owner of Mia's Restaurant on the island of Santorini in Greece. Today you will love an authentic and vibrant conversation about the Mediterranean food that is prepared and crafted by an all-woman kitchen spearheaded by chef Ellie.  What is fava, and how versatile is it? What is the secret to Mia's village salad, and how did Sellia get to Santorini in the first place?  There's so much more to this conversation, so please tune in. Resources: Mia's Restaurant Cupitol Coffee Cupitol — The Restaurant About Sellia Sellia Georges is a third-generation restaurateur whose family has been part of Chicago's restaurant industry for more than 40 years. Growing up, she worked in her family's restaurants — JC Georges (opened in 1982), OPA Estiatorio, Portofino Italian, and Elly's Brunch Café — and later worked alongside her father on the opening of the Elly's 24-Hour concept in downtown Chicago in 2010.   Sellia considers Cupitol to be the evolution of Elly's, bringing together an easy-going European atmosphere with an all-day dining experience. She opened the first Cupitol Coffee & Eatery location in Evanston in 2016, followed by a second location in Chicago's Streeterville neighborhood in 2017, and a third location featuring an expanded bakery in West Loop in 2021. Her vision was to create a versatile space where guests could enjoy breakfast or coffee with friends, a full meal, work at a communal table or lounge, or simply grab a cold-pressed juice to go. Her Greek heritage is reflected throughout Cupitol, from the relaxed lounge atmosphere to the menu, which features house-made pastries, specialty roasted coffee, and creative cocktails.   Sellia's next concept brought her back to her roots with the opening of MIA'S Restaurant in Oia, Santorini, where her ancestors were born. Conceived during the pandemic, MIA'S has since become one of the most beloved restaurants in Oia, offering comforting yet elevated Greek cuisine through a modern, seasonal lens.   Most recently, in December 2024, she launched Cupitol The Restaurant, an expanded evolution of the Cupitol concept and the brand's fourth location. Her goal was to create an accessible all-day restaurant serving delicious, high-quality food and drinks for breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner at approachable prices. In addition to the signature Cupitol offerings, the restaurant features a specially curated dinner menu designed exclusively for this concept.   Alongside her extensive hospitality experience, Sellia holds a bachelor's degree in Sociology from Kingston University and a master's degree in Psychology from University of Essex. Credits: Music: Spiro Dussias Vocals: Zabrina Hay Graphic Designer: Manos Koumparakis  

Welcome back for a Thursday edition of Glenn Clark Radio as we recap another disappointing Orioles series after they get swept by the Rays down in Tampa, we'll go over everything we learned, or what notions heading in that were reinforced, as we start looking ahead to a long homestand that begins tomorrow night. We'll get Jon Meoli's thoughts on things at 3:20pm, as we catch up with the Baltimore Banner Orioles Reporter and see what he makes of the birds after a rough showing vs the Rays this week, how much of the blame he puts on Mike Elias and much more. Then at 3:50pm, we will switch gears to talk more lacrosse as we catch up with the Johns Hopkins Women's Lacrosse team and their star Reagan O'Brien as we chat with the Tewaaraton Award Finalist about a dramatic win last week vs Stony Brook and look ahead to their matchup in Evanston with #1 Northwestern. Then at 4:15pm, we are going to chat with Beth Tfiloh baseball coach Don Wright after winning the MIAA C Conference Baseball Title earlier this week!

Nick welcomes music journalist Jim Ryan from Forbes.com back to the podcast to talk about recent concerts, including Soul Asylum at SPACE in Evanston, Little Feat at the Arcada, Flea at Thalia Hall, and Zakk Wylde at Hollywood Casino. Jim also discusses a recent interview he did with Jack Johnson about an upcoming documentary, and he and Nick have some fun revisiting the movies Perfect and Over the Edge. Later, Esmeralda Leon joins Nick to talk about her upcoming appearance at the next live edition of You, Me, Them, Everybody. From there, they dive into some truly bizarre and very real celebrity stories. [Ep 456]

On The Weekly, The Daily covers the passing of Evanston's Strategic Housing Plan, NU Alumna Veronica Roth's literary career and pencil.nu and a new course planning tool for students.

Blue Dot Sessions Music Cue Sheet- 00:00-01:42: "Blue Horizon" by Blue Dot Sessions- 01:42-02:54: "Slim Suspicion" by Blue Dot Sessions- 02:54-03:55: "Grimmer" by Blue Dot Sessions- 03:55-04:57: "Long as Night" by Blue Dot Sessions- 04:57-06:06: "Currentbourne" by Blue Dot Sessions- 06:06-07:30: "Stepback" by Blue Dot Sessions- 07:30-08:36: "Smooth Waters" by Blue Dot Sessions- 08:36-10:13: "Shift of Currents" by Blue Dot Sessions- 10:13-11:43: "Currentbourne" by Blue Dot Sessions- 11:43-12:15: "In Paler Skies" by Blue Dot Sessions- 12:15-13:59: "Slim Suspicion" by Blue Dot Sessions13:59-14:41: "Wistful" by Blue Dot Sessions**Chapter 1: A Continent-Scale Freeze**An introduction to the February 2021 Arctic outbreak. We discuss how a disrupted polar vortex and a southward-shifted jet stream opened the door for a massive displacement of Arctic air, turning a series of winter storms into a national disaster [1, 2].**Chapter 2: Deep Freeze and Deadly Ice in North Texas**A look at the catastrophic conditions in Dallas-Fort Worth and Waco. This chapter covers the extreme duration of sub-freezing temperatures, including DFW's 139 consecutive hours below freezing, and the devastating, deadly 100-vehicle pileup caused by invisible ice on I-35W [2, 3]. **Chapter 3: Historic Wind Chills Hit Houston**Moving southeast to a city built for heat and hurricanes, we explore how Houston experienced its first-ever local wind chill warning, with temperatures plummeting into the low teens and measurable snow and sleet covering the metro area [3, 4].**Chapter 4: A Subtropical Shock in South Texas**Exploring the "killing freeze" that struck the lower Rio Grande Valley and Brownsville. We detail how places accustomed to mild winters suddenly faced temperatures in the teens and twenties, freezing rain, and ice-covered palm trees [4, 5].**Chapter 5: Oklahoma Trapped Under Arctic Air**A breakdown of Oklahoma's statewide, brutal cold wave. We highlight the unprecedented moment when all 120 of the state's mesonet stations recorded below-zero temperatures at the exact same time [5, 6].**Chapter 6: The Cold Reaches the Gulf Coast and Florida**Examining the storm's reach into the Deep South. This chapter covers the 23 consecutive hours of sub-freezing temperatures at the New Orleans airport and the dangerous wind chills and icy overpasses that stretched all the way into the Florida Panhandle [7, 8].**Chapter 7: Lake-Effect Snow Buries the Midwest**Shifting the focus to Chicago and the Great Lakes, we detail how the Arctic setup combined with a powerful winter system to create an extreme lake-effect snow event, dropping up to 18 inches of snow in places like Evanston while nearby areas saw a fraction of that amount [9-11].**Chapter 8: Conclusion: One Atmosphere, Many Local Disasters**A final reflection on the sheer scale of the February 2021 outbreak. We discuss how the storm's duration, varied precipitation, and widespread reach exposed deep infrastructural weaknesses across the country, rewriting the record books from the Gulf Coast to the Great Lakes [12, 13].Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weather-with-enthusiasm--4911017/support.This episode includes AI-generated content.

Send us Fan MailVinyl records just passed $1 billion in sales in 2025 and are now the leading physical music format This month we talk with Greg Allen,the owner of Animal Records, a vinyl store in downtown Evanston. He's spinning good vibes and building a community for the hordes of Gen Z'ers and Millenials,and even old folks, who are flocking  to Animal Records as part of a national trend among the young to jettison digital music for analog.  

What if the key to more creative home cooking isn't more options — but better constraints?In this bite-sized episode, we share delicious moments about the best things we ate this week to inspire each other – and you!By the end of this episode, you'll learn how to make a simple, no-knead, no-rise dough for Turkish poğaça—savory pastries filled with spinach, herbs, and feta. You'll also discover a jam-swirled sugar cookie that came to us from a listener suggestion.Tune in for a quick dose of home cooking inspiration!***For more recipes and cooking inspiration, sign up for our free Substack here. And join us on our live monthly calls by upgrading your subscription to paid!Our next gathering is May 13th at 4:30 PM PT! See you soon!***Links:Ayse's poğaça (Turkish pastry) from SonyaSonya's baklava recipeJam sugar cookies from Hewn Bakery in Evanston, IL, and chef Ellen King's book, Heritage Baking (Thanks, Diane, for the rec!) ****Got a cooking question? Leave us a message on our hotline at: 323-452-9084For more recipes and cooking inspiration, sign up for our Substack here.Are you a local to Portland or planning a visit? You can now book a private farmers' market tour with Sonya through Airbnb Experiences! Or order Sonya's cookbook Braids for more Food Friends recipes!

The Evanston/Skokie School District 65 Board of Education examined a childcare program following considerations to cut other student-facing positions as part of its wider budget reduction plan.

Denis Cook, a passionate trail runner and race director, shares how his love for trail running has evolved through the years. From running countless ultras to organizing the Wyoming Range 100. He shares valuable insights on race logistics, the importance of community, and how to prepare for your first 100-mile race.Check out the Wyoming Range 100 at https://www.everlongendurance.com/.Need a goal to work towards? Sign up for one of our Trail to 100 races.Bear River Trail Race- 10k, Half, 17 Miler. July 11th. Evanston, Wyoming.Uinta Wilderness Ultra- Half & Full Marathon. August 22nd. Uinta Mountains, Utah.Learn more at https://trailto100.com/races/.Be sure to check out Ogden Running Company's online store for all your running supplies needs.https://shop.ogdenrunco.com/Thank you to Star Valley Health for helping to make this episode possible.https://starvalleyhealth.org/

City Council unanimously voted to provide just less than $63,000 in additional aid for Wesley tenants Monday. It also expanded its guaranteed income program to all Evanston residents 55 years and older living at or below 185% of the federal poverty level.

Multimedia Managing Editor Ruby Dowling joined Evanston Running Club members for an early-morning training session as part of the club's 2026 free 0-5k Training Program.

Last week, The Daily reported on how Northwestern's transition to UnitedHealthcare is affecting faculty and staff, Evanston City Council considering the future of the city's newest TIF district and an NU alum speaking about their culinary journey and appearance on MasterChef.

00:00 - Initial Forecast & Key FactorsCooler forecast lean for West Rogers Park  Temperature range: 59-64°F (possibly 65-67°FMost likely high: 62-63°F  Rain & thunder still possible (late morning/midday, late afternoon/evening)Windy conditions (southeast/south-southeast flow)  Non-thunderstorm wind burst concern (midday-early afternoonSignificant severe weather risk (wind, hail, heavy rain, fast-changing conditionsTornado risk favored south of immediate North Side01:05 - Model Analysis & Interpretation European, GFS, Icon models similar (around 54°F)  HRRR slightly cooler (52-53°F)  NAM model potentially too cold (46°F, suspected lake influence) European/global guidance handled morning temperature well  High-resolution models (HRRR, HRDPS, NAM) better for afternoon storm timingNAM may be mishandling lake edge temperatures  MediaBlue potentially too warm for specific location 02:07 - MediaBlue & Model StrengthsMediaBlue: blended, post-processed forecast (uses AI/statistical correction)  Today's weather is complex (lake edge, outflow, warm front, severe weather)  MediaBlue as one input; discount if warm outlier  HRRR trusted for storm timing, wind bursts, rain, severe risk  HRRR: 3km, hourly updated, convection-allowing, radar assimilation03:12 - Forecast Details & TimingWest Rogers Park stays cooler than inland suburbs  Late morning: mid-upper 50s, possibly near 60°F  Midday-early afternoon: 58-62°F (showers/clouds); 62-64°F (break)  Mid-late afternoon: 61-64°F (most likely); 65-67°F (possible)  Evening: showers & thunderstorms  Severe weather depends on warm front & instability  Two wind/storm concerns: midday non-thunderstorm wind burst (noon-3 pm), late afternoon/evening thunderstorm risk (4 pm-11 pm)04:13 - Nowcasting Tips for West Rogers Park Track your own thermometer (every 30 minutes)  Compare West Rogers Park to nearby locations (Lincolnwood, Evanston, Wilmette, Morton Grove, O'Hare)  Watch wind direction (east/southeast for cool; south/southwest for warm)Sudden strong gust after rain = possible wake low wind burstWatch dew point (40s/low-mid 50s = lower tornado risk; 60s = warm front/instability warning)  Watch radar and warnings (models can be off by a few miles near the lake)05:17 - Bottom Line & PrecautionsForecast for West Rogers Park: 62-63°F (main call), range 59-65°Take severe weather seriously (late afternoon/evening)  Watch noon-3 pm for non-thunderstorm wind burst  Bring in loose outdoor items  Check warnings, use thermometer, and local wind direction #Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weather-with-enthusiasm--4911017/support.This episode includes AI-generated content.

The Evanston/Skokie School District 65 Board of Education weighed additional spending cuts while community members sharply criticized the decision to cut middle school librarians.

Nick welcomes music journalist Jim Ryan from Forbes.com back to the podcast to talk about some of the concerts he's been to and the artists he's interviewed. They get into shows from Brigitte Calls Me Baby at Thalia Hall, Throwing Muses at SPACE in Evanston, Billy Ocean at Rivers Casino, and Rick Springfield at the Genesee Theatre. They also share their thoughts on the latest Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees, and they definitely have opinions. Later, Esmeralda Leon joins Nick to catch up before delivering her full report on Coachella, which she experienced from her couch, also known as Couchella. She shares her thoughts on performances from Sabrina Carpenter, who brought out some unexpected guests, Fatboy Slim, and more. [Ep 448]

It's time to get the record store perspective on Record Store Day (April 18) from Tim Peterson, owner of Squeezebox Books & Music in Evanston, Ill. That's where I line up each RSD morning, so I visited Peterson to hear him explain how it all works. How does he determine which and how many records to order? Does he usually get what he wants? Is it worse to over- or under-order? Do the first-in-line customers tend to be flippers or just big fans? When Taylor Swift has an RSD offering, does that boost other sales? Which of this year's releases will be most in demand? What are the sleepers? What percentage of the store's annual sales come from Record Store Day? We also dissect the types of RSD offerings, such as live albums (and the inevitable Grateful Dead box); picture discs and zoetropes; collections of demos, alternative versions and rarities; deluxe album editions; represses of albums you've never heard of; and various-artists compilations.

City Council tabled Housing4All, Evanston's first-ever strategic housing plan, in a 5-4 vote Monday. Councilmembers will have until April 20 to submit written amendments, and voting on the plan will take place on May 11.

ON TODAYS PROGRAM… WITH GIANPIERO LAMBIASES LEAVING RED BULL THE MAX ERA IN F1 COMING TO AN END… WHEN FERRARI PLAY CATCH UP…WELL WE'VE SEEN THAT COMEDY OF ERRORS BEFORE MERCEDES WILL NEVER SHOW ALL THEIR CARDS AND… FERNANDO KNOWS THE FAT LADY IS ABOUT TO SING! THIS WEEK'S NASIR HAMEED CORNER WE HAVE: ZACK BROWN before he joined McLaren and BOB BONDURANT… AND YES….OUR BONUS IS HIRO MATSUSHITA OF FORMULA 1 AND CHAMP CAR FAME! Bob Bondurant was one of America's most influential racing figures — a driver who succeeded on the world's greatest circuits, competed for legendary teams including Shelby American, Ferrari, and Eagle, and ultimately shaped generations of racers through education. Rising from the fiercely competitive Southern California road racing scene of the 1950s, Bondurant achieved significant success on both sides of the Atlantic and became a pivotal ambassador for American road racing. His enduring legacy lives on through the Bob Bondurant School of High Performance Driving, which trained hundreds of thousands of drivers — from future professionals to Hollywood royalty. Career, Bondurant was born in Evanston, Illinois, but his competitive instincts emerged early and loudly. As a teenager, he raced Indian motorcycles on dirt ovals, learning car control the hard way. By 1956, he shifted his focus to sports cars, initially racing a Morgan, and soon made his mark by winning the West Coast “B” Production Championship in a Chevrolet Corvette, claiming an extraordinary 18 victories in 20 races. His growing reputation caught the attention of Santa Barbara Chevrolet dealer Shelly Washburn, who hired Bondurant in 1961 to drive his #614 1959 Corvette. Over the next several seasons, Bondurant became a dominant force on the West Coast. His on-track rivalry with David McDonald produced some of the era's most memorable Corvette battles. At the 1962 L.A. Times Grand Prix, Bondurant debuted Washburn's new 1963 Corvette Z06 Stingray, and between 1961 and 1963, he won an astonishing 30 of 32 races in Washburn's Corvettes. Shelby, Europe, and international success In 1963, Bondurant joined Carroll Shelby's Ford Cobra team, immediately delivering results. He won his first race for Shelby at Continental Divide Raceway in Colorado, followed by an overall GT victory at the L.A. Times Grand Prix at Riverside later that year. The following season propelled him onto the global stage. After finishing second in GT at Sebring, Bondurant spent 1964 racing in Europe, campaigning Shelby's new 289 FIA Cobras at iconic events including the Targa Florio, Spa-Francorchamps, and the Nürburgring. His most celebrated triumph came at the 1964 24 Hours of Le Mans, where he and Dan Gurney won the GT class in the revolutionary Cobra Daytona Coupé. Bondurant reached the peak of his international racing career in 1965, when he played a key role in Shelby American and Ford winning the FIA Manufacturers' World Championship. He won seven of ten races, defeating the class-dominant Ferrari 250 GTOs across Europe. That same year, Bondurant expanded his résumé further, driving a works Ferrari Formula One car at the United States Grand Prix at Watkins Glen, followed by a start in a Lotus 33 for Reg Parnell at the Mexican Grand Prix. Formula One, film, and defining moments In 1966, Bondurant's expertise took him beyond the racetrack. He served as technical consultant for John Frankenheimer's film Grand Prix and personally trained lead actor James Garner to drive Formula cars for the movie's racing scenes. That same year, Bondurant was involved in one of the most consequential moments in motorsport safety history. Alongside Graham Hill, he helped extract Jackie Stewart from his fuel-soaked wreck during the 1966 Belgian Grand Prix — an incident that directly inspired Stewart's later campaign for improved safety standards. Bondurant also competed in five Formula One Grands Prix with Team Chamaco Collect, driving BRMs and achieving an impressive fourth-place finish at Monaco. He rounded out his Formula One involvement in North America with two races driving an Eagle for Dan Gurney's Anglo American Racers. The crash that changed everything In 1967, Bondurant competed in the Can-Am series and returned to Le Mans in a Corvette L88 Coupé, leading the GT class until a wrist pin failure ended his race in the early morning hours. Later that year, disaster struck at Watkins Glen. While driving a McLaren, a steering arm failed at approximately 150 mph approaching the Loop-Chute section (today's Turn 5). The car flipped eight times, leaving Bondurant with severe injuries to his ribs, legs, feet, and most critically, his back. Doctors warned he might never walk again. Bondurant refused to accept that verdict. Through determination and relentless rehabilitation, he recovered — and in the process, envisioned a new chapter. LAMBIASE TO LEAVE ORACLE RED BULL RACING IN 2028   Oracle Red Bull Racing confirms that GianPiero Lambiase will leave the Team in 2028, when his current contract expires. “GP” is a valued member of the Team, which he joined in 2015.  Until his planned departure, “GP" continues in his roles as Head of Racing and as Race Engineer to Max Verstappen.  The Team and he are fully committed to add more success to our strong track record together.   Miami and Montreal to host FIA Formula 2 Championship Rounds in 2026 FIA Formula 2 announce that Miami and Montreal will host Rounds 2 and 3 of the 2026 calendar, alongside Formula 1 – the first time the Championship will race in North America. The opportunity for Miami and Montreal to join the F2 calendar has come about following the news that the Sakhir and Jeddah Rounds will not take place in April. The FIA Formula 2 championship will go to Miami, USA, on May 1-3 for what will be the second Round of the 2026 season, followed by Montreal, Canada on May 22-24, as Round 3, before returning to Europe, starting with Monte-Carlo, Monaco, on June 04-07. Stefano Domenicali, President & CEO of Formula 1, said: “While it has not been possible to go ahead with the two races in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia this month, and we look forward to being back with our passionate fans there as soon as possible, it is great news for our fans, the drivers and the teams that Formula 2 will be racing in Miami and Montreal. Bruno and the whole F2 family have done a great job, working closely with us, the FIA, and the Miami and Montreal promoters, to ensure we limit the gap in racing for the championship this season and I want to thank them for making this possible. It is going to be fantastic to restart the racing in a few weeks' time and to have F2 alongside Formula 1 as we return to the US for the first time this season.” Mohammed Ben Sulayem, FIA President, said: “Following the necessary changes to the calendar at the start of the season, the addition of these new rounds ensures the FIA Formula 2 Championship remains strong and balanced, and able to deliver for our teams, drivers and fans. Bringing the championship to North America via Miami and Montreal for the first time marks an important step in its continued global growth, strengthening the pathway alongside Formula One and connecting with new audiences. I thank all those who worked tirelessly to make these rounds possible. “Our thoughts remain with all those affected by the ongoing events in the Middle East and we continue to hope for a swift return to stability. We look forward to racing in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia very soon.” Bruno Michel, FIA Formula 2 CEO, said: “We always love to race in Sakhir and Jeddah, and we wish them well and look forward to returning to both as soon as circumstances allow. We are now going to Miami and Montreal for the second and third rounds of the 2026 season, respectively. I would like to thank Stefano Domenicali and Formula 1 for their support in making this possible, and also the FIA, the promoters of the Miami and Canadian Grands Prix, and of course my team, who have worked hard to put in place two new Rounds in such a short amount of time. It was not an easy thing to do, but bringing F2 to North America for the first time is really fantastic. It's something we have been wanting to do for a long time, and it enables us to ensure we're back racing as quickly as possible. It will be a great new challenge for our teams and our drivers, who have all welcomed the news with enthusiasm. I am certain that the quality of racing will bring a lot of excitement to the fans and to everyone attending both Grands Prix.” Revised 2026 FIA Formula 2 Championship Calendar Date                       Venue 06-08 March                  Melbourne, Australia 01-03 May  Miami, USA* 22-24 May     Montreal, Canada* 04-07 June   Monte-Carlo, Monaco 12-14 June  Barcelona, Spain 26-28 June  Spielberg, Austria 03-05 July  Silverstone, Great Britain 17-19 July  Spa-Francorchamps, Belgium 24-26 July  Budapest, Hungary 04-06 September   Monza, Italy 11-13 September  Madrid, Spain** 24-26 September  Baku, Azerbaijan 27-29 November  Lusail, Qatar 04-06 December  Yas Island, UAE ASTON MARTIN ARAMCO FORMULA ONE™ TEAM EXPANDS DRIVER ACADEMY LINE-UP, WELCOMING AVA LAWRENCE & ROLAND NAGY AMRTC, UK, 9 April 2026: The Aston Martin Aramco Formula One™ Team is pleased to announce the expansion of its Driver Academy, welcoming DPK Racing karters Ava Lawrence and Roland Nagy to the programme. The team's latest signings reflect its ongoing commitment to identifying, supporting, and developing the next generation of motorsport talent. The team's Driver Academy offers a clear pathway to the highest levels of racing, supporting drivers both on and off the track. It helps them develop, learn and grow, while providing the opportunities needed to succeed. The programme focuses on building long-term partnerships and actively scouting the brightest young talent across all levels of motorsport. At just 11 years old, Australian born Ava Lawrence has established herself as a rising force in international karting. Competing across Rotax, IAME and FIA-aligned categories, she has claimed multiple podium finishes and broken new ground as the first female MENA Cup Champion, the first female winner of a Mini race in ROK Cup Italy, and the first female driver to reach the podium in the Mini class of the Champions of the Future Academy. Ava, who races under an Emirati licence, was recently selected to represent F1 ACADEMY DISCOVER YOUR DRIVE in this year's British Champions of the Future Academy (COTFA) Programme having also been chosen to represent the initiative over the previous two seasons in the international series. 13-year-old Roland Nagy has emerged as a standout competitor in the premier OK-Junior category, making his mark on the international karting scene. Roland, from Hungary, is a regular contender in the sport's most prestigious series, including the FIA Karting European Championship and the WSK Super Master Series. He has demonstrated his exceptional race craft and speed, notably securing heat victory at the opening round of the Champions of the Future Euro Series at La Conca.   Roland frequently qualifies for highly competitive finals, marking him as one of the most promising young Hungarian talents as he continues his progression toward the higher echelons of professional motorsport. The Aston Martin Aramco Driver Academy's strategic partnership with DPK Racing, the official team of FA Alonso Kart chassis, provides access to a combined wealth of karting expertise and a global network, including that of Fernando Alonso. This collaboration strengthens the Academy's ability to identify and nurture promising young talent from the earliest stages of their motorsport careers, and reflects the trust placed in the team's karting expertise to help identify and develop these young drivers as they progress through the ranks. Nuno Pinto, Racing Director, Aston Martin Aramco Formula One™ Team Driver Academy: “Bringing in talent at a junior level is an important part of our strategy, and Ava and Roland are excellent examples of the calibre of young driver that we want to bring in the programme. Both drivers have already shown impressive potential on the international stage, with strong performances in highly competitive categories. Having the opportunity to contribute to a driver's development from such an early stage is incredibly important, allowing us to help shape their progression both on and off the track as they continue to grow in the sport.” Ava Lawrence, Aston Martin Aramco Formula One™ Team Driver Academy: "I'm really excited to join the Aston Martin Aramco Driver Academy. It's going to be such a huge step to help me improve my driving and become even better on track. I'm looking forward to meeting everyone on the team and learning from them. “Getting to visit the AMR Technology Campus (AMRTC) for my announcement was so cool. My favourite part of the day was seeing the different materials they use on the Formula One cars and actually getting to touch parts of the car. It was so interesting to see how it's all made!” Roland Nagy, Aston Martin Aramco Formula One™ Team Driver Academy: “I'm really pleased to be a part of the Aston Martin Aramco Driver Academy. The team will be giving me a lot of support, which will be really important for my career, and I'm excited to learn as much as I can from everyone I meet inside the team. “It was really cool to visit the AMRTC. I really liked how it looks, both outside and inside – it's very futuristic. My favourite part was seeing how the cars are made. It's amazing seeing Formula One cars up close and what they look like on the inside.”   Ava and Roland join current Aston Martin Aramco Driver Academy members Mari Boya, competing in FIA Formula 2, and Mathilda Paatz, F1 ACADEMY driver.

Why are Evanston parents upset about Evanston/Skokie School District 65's new iPad purchase? What is next for the Northwestern men's basketball team as most of its players enter the transfer portal? What legacy has Director of Athletic Bands Dan Farris left on athletic games and the Northwestern Marching Band? The Daily answers these questions and recaps other top stories from the last week.

Join us as we explore the inspiring journey of Tim Sanchez, founder of Homies on the Run, and his impact on the ultra running community. Discover his experiences with 100-mile races, community building, and the importance of supporting each other in trail running.Follow Tim and the Homies on the Run:Instagram @homiesontherunFacebook @homiesontherunNeed a goal to work towards? Sign up for one of our Trail to 100 races.Bear River Trail Race- 10k, Half, 17 Miler. July 11th. Evanston, Wyoming. Uinta Wilderness Ultra- Half & Full Marathon. August 22nd. Uinta Mountains, Utah.Learn more at https://trailto100.com/races/.Be sure to check out Ogden Running Company's online store for all your running supplies needs. https://shop.ogdenrunco.com/Thank you to Star Valley Health for helping to make this episode possible.https://starvalleyhealth.org/

The Lady Elgin left Chicago for Milwaukee on a stormy September night in 1860 with around 400 passengers aboard. Another vessel was also out in the storm — a small lumber schooner called The Augusta — which crashed into the Lady Elgin a few hours later. “The Lady Elgin was lit, but not well enough for the unlit Augusta to see it,” said Madeline Crispell, the curator at the Chicago Maritime Museum in Bridgeport, home to an exhibit on the Lady Elgin. “Neither ship was able to get out of the way in time.” The Lady Elgin cracked in half a few miles off the coast of Highland Park, Illinois. About 100 people managed to reach the shore, but around 300 lost their lives. “It's the deadliest shipwreck in Great Lakes history,” Crispell said. You may be familiar with the Eastland disaster, which killed over 800 people in 1915 while tied to a dock in the Chicago River. But Crispell said the wreck of the Lady Elgin was even more consequential. She said the Lady Elgin was key to the development of new requirements for lighting ships at night, in the creation of the U.S. Life-Saving Service in 1871, and in the opening of Evanston's Grosse Point Lighthouse in 1873. In our last episode, we explored what area lighthouses like Grosse Point are used for now, since automation made keeper jobs obsolete. Today's episode is about the reasons these lighthouses were built in the first place. “By the 1880s, if your ship were to sink off the coast of Highland Park, there would be a whole different system in place to help rescue you,” Crispell said. “And perhaps that's why the deadliest shipwreck in Lake Great Lakes history happened all the way back in 1860: because changes were made as a result of it.” Crispell told Curious City the story of why the Lady Elgin chose to disembark on such a stormy night, how a lighthouse could have helped its stranded passengers, and why the discovery of the wreckage over 125 years later was consequential, too. Music in this episode: Lost on the Lady Elgin by Lee Murdock

From barbells to Latin dancing, students, faculty and Evanston residents have found more than a workout through Northwestern Recreation's group fitness classes.

Crain's residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin joins host Amy Guth to talk news from the local housing market, including the more than 200 for-sale homes coming to Highland Park's long-empty Solo Cup factory site. Plus: Proposed $55 million tax break for United Center's 1901 Project hits a speed bump, Chicago startups eye long-awaited exits as IPO market warms up, Starbucks and 7-Eleven expansion planned for Chicago-based overnight oats maker and lawsuit against Evanston's reparations program gets judge's OK to move forward. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dr. Andrew Serlin shares his experience treating a patient with degenerative disc disease and stenosis that is so prevalent in today's aging population. Andrew B. Serlin, DC/LMT/JD DC Instructor and Clinician – NUHS Whole Health Center, Lombard After practicing chiropractic medicine for 13 years, Dr. Serlin started working at the NUHS Whole Health Center as a floating clinician in 2018, and as a full-time attending clinician since 2019. He also serves as a faculty advisor for the NUHS Tai Chi & Qi Gong student club.   Before becoming a chiropractic physician, he worked as an attorney in the Cook County Public Defender's Office from 1990 to 1997 and operated a law office in the Pilsen neighborhood from 1997 to 2000. He also became a Chair-Qualified Arbitrator for the Cook County Mandatory Arbitration program in 1997 and continues to arbitrate in that program today.   He earned his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from National University of Health Sciences, his Juris Doctor from University of Illinois Law School in Champaign and his bachelor's degree from University of Wisconsin-Madison. He is also licensed in acupuncture and graduated valedictorian of the NUHS Massage Therapy program in 2021.   Outside of NUHS, Dr. Serlin volunteers with the American Youth Soccer Organization (AYSO) since 2000 in the roles of Coach, Intermediate Referee, Coach Instructor, Safety Director, Child and Volunteer Protection Advocate and member of the Deerfield AYSO Region #1007 Board of Directors. He has also practiced Martial Arts since 1983 (Shorin-Ryu Karate, Kung Fu and Tai Chi). He currently teaches Tai Chi/QiGong at the Presbyterian Homes in Lake Forest in a skilled nursing setting and a memory care unit and at the Levy Senior Center in Evanston.   These roles have allowed Dr. Serlin the opportunity to teach in some capacity the ages of 3-106. "I enjoy the opportunity to teach and share information with many different groups of people. I enjoy learning about life from the perspective that they share with me," he said. "I find much gratification in sharing my knowledge and life experiences in return. It has been my observation that the more I teach my students, the more I learn and grow myself."   Education: DC Instructor and Clinician – NUHS Whole Health Center, Lombard BA, University of Wisconsin, 1986 JD, University of Illinois – College of Law, 1989 DC, National University of Health Sciences, 2005   Resources: aserlin@nuhs.edu The Cox 8 Table by Haven Medical Find a Back Doctor

Hundreds of residents rallied for “No Kings” day demonstrations, the Chicago Stars stepped away from a contested stadium contract and City Council rejected the plan for a day care while Northwestern was on Spring Break.

Crain's residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin joins host Amy Guth to talk news from the local housing market, including the latest on the saga of the former Michael Jordan estate and relief for Chicago-area homebuyers that comes with a caveat. Plus: Goodell presses Bears as Illinois, Indiana await stadium call; Rivian bike spinoff lands $1 billion valuation and DoorDash partnership; office landlord faces another hit in Evanston after Fulton Market setback; and Mondelez and Radio Flyer among 70 Illinois companies suing Trump for tariff refunds. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Boortz weighs in on recent protests tied to groups like the Party for Socialism and Liberation, mall disturbances, and reparations debates in places like Evanston, Illinois. He also highlights comments from Pramila Jayapal, framing the issues as part of a broader political and cultural divide.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Boortz weighs in on recent protests tied to groups like the Party for Socialism and Liberation, mall disturbances, and reparations debates in places like Evanston, Illinois. He also highlights comments from Pramila Jayapal, framing the issues as part of a broader political and cultural divide.Atlanta's ONLY All Conservative News & Talk Station.: https://www.xtra1063.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(Riverton, WY) – Riverton High School girls basketball will have an off-season coaching shake-up as Mike Bozner announced this week his decision to resign from the program. “It’s one of the toughest things I’ve ever had to do as a coach,” Bozner told County 10 about his decision. “Walking away from a program that you love and care about is really tough. It’s been a great ride for three years, sometimes things happen, and you’ve gotta pick family or work.” Bozner’s teams improved by a single win each of his three seasons. In the ’23-’24 season they’d tally 5 wins. The following year was 6 and in ’25-’26 they picked up 7 victories. Unfortunately they did not attain their ultimate goal of qualifying for the state tournament. The last two seasons the Lady Wolverines fell short of that goal by a single game, going 1-2 at regional tournaments in Rock Springs and Evanston. Coach “Boz” admitted that he’s been emotional about saying goodbye to the program. “I had a squishy moment, we had our banquet and they got to see my true emotion. You try to be strong, but when it’s time to leave them, you have to put it all in perspective.” He added that while he’ll miss coaching games, it was the practices, bus rides and team bonding moments he’ll cherish. “The summertime program, the individual work I gave each of these girls. I’ll miss a lot of things actually. I truly love this team, I love these girls, I care about them, I want their lives to be successful.” The coaching shift this off-season will also be felt at the JV level. Jessalyn Meeks, JV Coach and Assistant Varsity Coach for the last three seasons also announced she’ll be stepping down. Over the last few months, Mike and some other community members have gathered to discuss plans for a recreation center they’d like to see in Riverton. He discussed these plans further on the County 10 Sports Podcast (listen below) and vowed to continue to make it a priority, even from a distance. He told us that he’ll be relocating to Missouri soon. His wife is currently undergoing a series of medical treatments and they’ll be moving closer to a facility in which those treatments are possible. The Bozner’s grandkids also live in the “Show-Me State,” and they’re eagerly awaiting the arrival of their newest this summer. Through some sadness about his decision, Boz smirked when describing the bass fishing opportunities he’ll take advantage of. To hear our full chat with Coach Bozner, click the player below or search for the County 10 Sports Podcast on any major podcast platform!

After months of campaigning – and millions and millions of dollars spent from outside interests like AIPAC and cryptocurrency – several hotly-contested races for the U.S. Senate, governor and the U.S. House came to a close on Illinois' Primary Day. We'll dig into everything you need to know with a panel of political experts: who won, who came up short, and how the results could shape up the general midterm election in the fall. Our panel to help us break it all down: WBEZ's Clare Lane, Mariah Woelfel and Mawa Iqbal; Jaime Dominguez, professor at Northwestern University; Connie Mixon, professor of political science at Elmhurst University; and Jim Durkin, former Minority Leader, Illinois House of Representatives. We'll also hear from candidates themselves, including: Daniel Biss, mayor of Evanston, Democratic nominee for Illinois' 9th Congressional District Don Tracy, Illinois Senate Republican nominee Darren Bailey, Illinois Governor Republican nominee Juliana Stratton, Lt. Governor of Illinois, and Senate Democratic nominee For a full archive of In the Loop interviews, head over to wbez.org/intheloop.

Today’s Best of Features: (00:00-10:09) – GoldAndBlack.com’s Brian Neubert rounds out the first hour of the show to discuss last night’s nail-biting victory for the Purdue Boilermakers against the Northwestern Wildcats. Jake asks Brian what type of team could really give Purdue fits in the NCAA Tournament, if there is a defensive coverage that Braden Smith hasn’t seen during his collegiate career, and why C.J. Cox had a career night last night in Evanston (10:09-21:43) – IndyCar Radio Network Driver Analyst, Davey Hamilton, joins Query & Company to preview this weekend’s race for IndyCar in Phoenix for the first time since 2018. Jake also asks Davey about what makes Alex Palou so dominant, if he has ever seen a driver in a zone like Palou is right now and goes back to losing out to Helio Castroneves in the 2021 Indy 500 because that could have changed his approach in the cockpit. (21:43-30:04) – Former Fighting Irish & NFL defensive back, Jeff Burris, calls into the program to share how Holtz recruited him to Notre Dame, if he ever addressed his one failure in front of the guys, and shares what he’s doing now that mimics what his college coach would preach to him as a player.Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/query-and-company/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(00:00-28:57) – Query & Company opens on a Thursday with Jake Query and producer Eddie Garrison talking about Bennedict Mathurin’s performance last night against the Indiana Pacers in his first game against the team that drafted him. Jake also comments on the wins for Purdue and Indiana last night in their second to final regular season game before the Big Ten Tournament. (28:57-34:32) – Whilst at the gym last night, someone approached Jake to have a conversation about the Indianapolis Colts, specifically the futures of Alec Pierce and Daniel Jones. He shares what that conversation entailed because there was a different aspect to the situation that he hadn’t considered. (34:32-45:05) – GoldAndBlack.com’s Brian Neubert rounds out the first hour of the show to discuss last night’s nail-biting victory for the Purdue Boilermakers against the Northwestern Wildcats. Jake asks Brian what type of team could really give Purdue fits in the NCAA Tournament, if there is a defensive coverage that Braden Smith hasn’t seen during his collegiate career, and why C.J. Cox had a career night last night in Evanston. (45:05-1:09:13) – The NCAA Tournament is just around the corner and it got Jake thinking. What if there was another way for a team to receive an automatic bid into the NCAA Tournament? He proposes his idea to Eddie. Plus, could AJ Dybansta stay at BYU for another season? Jake claims that you shouldn’t rule that possibility out. (1:09:13-1:21:52) – IndyCar Radio Network Driver Analyst, Davey Hamilton, joins Query & Company to preview this weekend’s race for IndyCar in Phoenix for the first time since 2018. Jake also asks Davey about what makes Alex Palou so dominant, if he has ever seen a driver in a zone like Palou is right now and goes back to losing out to Helio Castroneves in the 2021 Indy 500 because that could have changed his approach in the cockpit. (1:21:52-1:27:52) – Hour number two of Query & Company concludes with Jake and Eddie discussing the Chicago Bears trading D.J. Moore to the Buffalo Bills. Is that good news for the Colts? (1:27:52-1:54:08) – Horizon League Interim Commissioner, Chris Neuman, joins Jake Query ahead of the men’s and women’s basketball tournament at Corteva Coliseum this weekend. Jakea asks her about her experience this year as the interim commissioner of the Horizon League, what she enjoys the most about the position, and her future with the league with the next commissioner being decided already. (1:54:08-2:11:50) – Jake pays tribute to the late great Lou Holtz by sharing some tidbits of information that he has learned about the former Notre Dame head coach over the years. Former Fighting Irish & NFL defensive back, Jeff Burris, calls into the program to share how Holtz recruited him to Notre Dame, if he ever addressed his one failure in front of the guys, and shares what he’s doing now that mimics what his college coach would preach to him as a player. (2:11:50-2:14:55) – Today’s show closes out with JMV joining Jake Query to preview his show!Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/query-and-company/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Michigan men's and women's basketball enjoyed similar weeks, as both teams earned road wins in Evanston before collecting double-digit home victories over the weekend. Dusty May joins us at the beginning of the show to break down the Wolverines' impressive win over UCLA and look ahead to Tuesday's huge matchup at Purdue. Then, Kim Barnes Arico joins us around the 29-minute mark to reflect on a special Sunday at Crisler Center, as the Wolverines beat Michigan State and honored Naz Hillmon.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Enjoy a recording of Thursday night's SGS Live Show at SPACE in Evanston, Illinois! Andy, Brendan, KVV, and PJ entertained the masses with the latest news from Pebble, messages from Gary Player, hypothetical major wins, audience questions, and much more. Thank you to all who came out to our first-ever theater show!

Andy and Brendan are together in Chicago for this Wednesday episode, bringing a jolt of in-person energy for the first Signature Event of 2026. To start, the two tie up some loose ends from Phoenix, discussing Hideki's "chair-gate" in the playoff and some distressing tweets from Spieth Legion. There's plenty of discussion about the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am, with one-and-done picks, Andy's "5 Guys to Monitor," and a new game that we'll be following for every Signature Event. They also debate whether Pebble Beach is now obsolete for PGA Tour pros following the debut of a new tee on the sixth hole for this week's tournament. LIV is back for a second straight week, jumping from Riyadh to Adelaide for the league's biggest non-U.S. event. Aussie Elvis Smylie is riding high following his win and was rewarded with a big OWGR boost for his troubles! Speaking of world ranking points, Andy and Brendan also react to Chris Gotterup reaching No. 5 in the world following his win at the WM Phoenix Open. They briefly recap Monday's TGL match, featuring three players that aren't on the rosters of the teams that played, and PJ suggests there's a new conspiracy afoot in the SoFi Dome. Everyone is ready to roll for a full week in Chicago ahead of Thursday night's event at SPACE. Join us in Chicagoland for an SGS Live Show on Thursday, February 12! We'll be hanging out at SPACE in Evanston, Illinois for a night of Q&A, Champs Tour Minute, and plenty of Bears chatter. Check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.ticketweb.com/event/the-shotgun-start-space-tickets/14054084?pl=space⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more details.

Andy and Brendan planned to go LIVE on YouTube as part of "Golf's Favorite Pregame Show," but Hideki Matusyama had other plans. After a few too many wayward drives, Matsuyama could not make this a Victory Monday for Boston and coughed up the WM Phoenix Open to Chris Gotterup midway through the first quarter of the Super Bowl. Andy and Brendan recap a jam-packed week in the desert, hitting on Scottie Scheffler's t3 finish, Hideki's driver woes, and Chris Gotterup's continued ascension into the game's top tier. Patrick Reed could be the only player hotter than Gotterup right now, remaining undefeated in regulation in his last three starts with a win in Qatar. He is all but guaranteed a PGA Tour card through the DP World Tour now, but Brendan doubts his "lifelong goal to win the Order of Merit" is a real thing. Elvis Smylie immediately paid dividends for Rippers GC, staring down Jon Rahm in Riyadh for a win in his LIV debut. The two then run through results from the rest of the world and a bit of news before unpacking Brandel Chamblee's latest masterpiece of a take. Brandel made waves by suggesting that The Players Championship is ABOVE the four majors in stature and should absolutely be qualified as a major championship moving forward. Andy and Brendan are aghast at this statement and share some unsubstantiated rumors suggesting that the current PGA Tour membership does not share Brandel's personal opinion. Andy then previews Thursday night's live show in Chicago by reading some internet information about the event. Join us in Chicagoland for an SGS Live Show on Thursday, February 12! We'll be hanging out at SPACE in Evanston, Illinois for a night of Q&A, Champs Tour Minute, and plenty of Bears chatter. Check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.ticketweb.com/event/the-shotgun-start-space-tickets/14054084?pl=space⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more details. Use code "FriedEgg" for 15% off at ⁠mobjak.com

The police siren is in use for this Friday episode following a Thursday 73 from Scottie Scheffler that left him visibly angry on PGA Tour Live! Andy and Brendan discuss an uncharacteristic over-par round from the World No. 1, as well as Brooks Koepka's tough day at a course he's won at in the past. Not everyone is on the struggle bus: Chris Gotterup has the first round lead with fellow young stars Pierceson Coody, Rasmus Neergaard-Petersen, and both Højgaards on his heels. In other PGA Tour news, they are once again starting up the "fifth major" debate around The Players Championship with a new promo that says "March Is Going To Be Major." Andy is ready for this weekend's Super Bowl after a week of hype in the Bay Area, but there's a brief preview of some events preceding next week's live show in Chicago. Somehow, this conversation ends with PJ challenging professional athletes to play him for an SGS season of "Pros vs. Joes." Patrick Reed could use someone to challenge him on the DP World Tour as he's once again right in the mix in Qatar. Brendan and Andy suggest any number of Euro stalwarts that could potentially become the "P Stopper" but it remains to be seen if anyone will step up. While Brooks is struggling in Phoenix, Smash GC is winning the team contest at LIV Riyadh, with some wondering if Talor "Sam Presti" Gooch has turned things around for good. The back half of this episode is dedicated to the PGA of America hiring Terry Clark as its new CEO, with Andy and Brendan both highlighting areas of need for the governing body now that it is under new leadership. Join us in Chicagoland for an SGS Live Show on Thursday, February 12! We'll be hanging out at SPACE in Evanston, Illinois for a night of Q&A, Champs Tour Minute, and plenty of Bears chatter. Check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.ticketweb.com/event/the-shotgun-start-space-tickets/14054084?pl=space⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more details.

A long-awaited piece of news broke just before we hit record on this episode: the Utah Jazz have added to the Great Young Core! Andy is jubilant after the Jazz traded for Jaren Jackson Jr. on Tuesday afternoon and shows up to record in what Brendan calls a "murdered-out Utah Jazz ensemble." After a Sports Minute focusing on the Great Young Core and Andy's upcoming Super Bowl experience in the Bay Area, the two discuss the actual big news of the day, LIV Golf receiving OWGR points for the 2026 season. The top 10 finishers at each LIV event will receive points, with nothing going to those finishing 11th or worse. This has already led to complaints from the league and comparisons to the full field receiving points at a non-Tour event like the Hero World Challenge. Andy believes LIV's complaints don't have a leg to stand on given that the league does not abide by some of the usual OWGR guidelines to begin with. Brendan dove into the 2026 LIV media guide to learn more about this year's teams and found some great nuggets while researching this week's fourth Ace. LIV will start its season in Riyadh, with the Saturday finish ending up on FOX Business. On the PGA Tour, the WM Phoenix Open looks to NOT finish in a playoff that runs into the Super Bowl. Andy's list of "5 Guys to Monitor This Week (For Various Reasons)" features a sponsored legend, a three-time major champion, and one of Brooks Koepka's mules! We also spend PLENTY of time learning about the second mule Brooks will be bringing along with him into the field this week. There's a hilarious list of DPWT notables in Qatar to round out this week's schedule before Andy and Brendan read the latest statement from the LPGA regarding Sunday's disaster in Florida. We'll see you on Friday for more! Join us in Chicagoland for an SGS Live Show on Thursday, February 12! We'll be hanging out at SPACE in Evanston, Illinois for a night of Q&A, Champs Tour Minute, and plenty of Bears chatter. Check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.ticketweb.com/event/the-shotgun-start-space-tickets/14054084?pl=space⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more details.