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Marc Sims asked 47th Ward Alderman Matt Martin; will the perception of the city of Chicago being crime ridden ever end?https://www.aldermanmartin.com
Marc Sims talks with Marrianne McMullen about her book, and how a person in authority can deal with a problem employee.Marrianne McMullen is author of Persuasive: 40 Lessons in Communicating for the Common Good.
Marc Sims talks with Chicago Alderperson Jessie Fuentes about making neighborhoods safe.Alderperson Jessie Fuentes, 26th Ward Chicago Illinois.https://www.the26thward.org
Marc Sims talks with John Kugler about making Chicago the safest big city in the United States.John Kugler is the managing editor at SubX.News.
Marc Sims asked political analyst Laura Washington; does the news media own Mayor Brandon Johnson's narrative?Laura Washington, contributing columnist and political analyst Chicago Tribune and ABC-7 Chicago.
Marc Sims talks with Alderman Raymond Lopez about changing the perception of the city of Chicago Illinois.Institutions will try to preserve the problem to which they are the solution.Clay Shirky
Racism is over, according to the NFL. Ben riffs. Marc Sims explains why he's "giving up his Blackness". Which he's not. And why his hair is not on fire cause of Trump. Even though it sorta is. Trump adds Gaza to the list of places he's taken over. Right after he takes over Greenland and Canada. Mainstream Chicago remains outraged over Mayor Johnson's stash house. And more. Marc hosts Just a Few Questions, a podcast based out of Chicago.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Marc Sims talks with Laurie Glenn about the existential threat to democracy in the United States of America. Laurie R. Glenn is President & CEO of Thinkinc.
Marc Sims talks with communications consultant Peter Cunningham about Chicago's murder rate going below 400. Homicides in Chicago, by year https://apps.chicagotribune.com/history-of-chicago-homicides-1957-2016/blurb.html
Marc Sims and political commentator Jones talk about Democratic Party politicians in Chicago Illinois, Cook County Illinois, and the State of California. LeAlan https://substack.com/@lealan726912
Marc Sims and Marty Nemko are not selling the dream. Show discussion is about public safety, public education, and personal identity. Marty Nemko gives a dose of reality. https://www.martynemko.com
Marc Sims talks with lifelong organizer Kina Collins about making the Democratic Party more "progressive". Kina Collins https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kina_Collins
Marc Sims talks with Illinois small business owner Heidi Henry about why the Democratic Party should listen to rural voters. Heidi Henry https://www.facebook.com/HCHenry
Mayor Johnson and his Board of Ed think it's a good idea to fire Pedro Martinez. Ben riffs. Marc Sims talks race and politics in Chicago. Also explains why mainstreamers have turned him against the mayor. “They control his narrative.” So true. Marc sorta defends north side liberals. Key word being sorta. Marc is host of the podcast, Just A Few Questions.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Marc Sims talks with Ben Joravsky about the Democratic Party and voters in the United States of America. The Ben Joravsky Show https://chicagoreader.com/columns-opinion/ben-joravsky-show-podcast-episodes "There are two ways in which people are controlled - firstly frighten people, then demoralise them" Tony Benn
Marc Sims talks with Dominique McKoy about being successful in college. Dominique McKoy is the Executive Director; UChicago To&Through Project Crown Family School of Social Work, Policy, and Practice https://toandthrough.uchicago.edu/about
Marc Sims talks with Janelle R. Goodwill about preventing suicide. Janelle R. Goodwill Neubauer Family Assistant Professor Crown Family School of Social Work, Policy, and Practice University of Chicago American Foundation for Suicide https://afsp.org/when-someone-is-at-risk
Marc Sims talks with Charles Ansell about raising college student completion rates. Charles Ansell, Vice President for Research, Policy, and Advocacy Complete College America https://completecollege.org
Marc Sims talks with Paul Vallas about an elected School Board and reducing neighborhood crime in Chicago Illinois. Paul Vallas is the former CEO of the Chicago Public Schools. CBS 2 Black women at risk of violent crime https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bui_R11UVm0
After the high of watching Kamala mop the floor with Trump, reality sets in. Ben riffs. Marc Sims tried to comfort Ben. Their talk turns to Trump's defense of Ashli Babbitt and his attacks on police. Why does MAGA applaud some people who attack police and despise others who criticize the police? A few words about Mark Zuckerberg, Acquired and the adulation of rich people and the desire to be rich. Marc hosts the podcast Just a Few Questions.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Marc Sims speaks with futurist Bryan Alexander about college and students. Bryan Alexander is an award-winning, internationally known futurist, researcher, writer, speaker, consultant, and teacher, working in the field of higher education's future. Bryan Alexander https://www.youtube.com/@BryanAlexander Bryan Alexander https://bryanalexander.org/bio
Marc Sims speaks with Manhattan Institute Fellow Rafael A. Mangual about adding more police to deter crime. Rafael Mangual is the Nick Ohnell Fellow at the Manhattan Institute, a contributing editor of City Journal, and a member of the Council on Criminal Justice. https://manhattan.institute/person/rafael-a-mangual
Marc Sims speaks with Karen Freeman-Wilson, President & CEO of the Chicago Urban League. Chicago Urban League chiul.org Chicago Urban League's New Empowerment Center https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e4dTomSxMzU
Marc Sims talks with John Greenfield about making Chicago a better city. John Greenfield is Editor at Streetsblog Chicago. https://chi.streetsblog.org
Marc Sims asked Chicago Alderman Raymond Lopez; how can Mayor Johnson help you reduce neighborhood crime. Alderman Raymond A. Lopez https://www.the15thward.org
Kamala calls JB re V.P. Ben riffs. Marc Sims talks Kamala, Black Trumpers, identity politics, conspiracy theories, crime, self hate and more. Marc hosts the podcast Just A Few Questions.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Marc Sims talks with Caitlin Power about helping college students complete their education. Caitlin Power is a policy analyst for the Partnership for College Completion. Partnership for College Completion https://partnershipfcc.org
Marc Sims speaks with David Masciotra about his book Exurbia Now: The Battleground of American Democracy.
Marc Sims asked Kam Buckner will the CTA ever be safe, at night, for scaredy cat men like him? Kambium "Kam" Buckner is a member of the Illinois House of Representatives from the 26th district. https://www.ilga.gov/house/Rep.asp?MemberID=3158
Marc Sims asked Block Club Chicago reporter Rachel Hinton; who holds the Chicago Housing Authority accountable? For 2 Decades, A Historic Pullman Home Has Been Vacant Under CHA's Watch https://blockclubchicago.org/2024/05/06/for-2-decades-a-historic-pullman-home-has-been-vacant-under-chas-watch
Libertarians boo Trump. Ben riffs. Marc Sims talks about just about everything, including…Libertarians, slavery, Chicago's inspector general, crime, snitches, Bill Walton and Franz Kafka. Marc host the Just a Few Questions podcast. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Marc Sims talks with Mick Dumke Investigative editor for Block Club Chicago, about a vacant drug house in Chicago Illinois. This Vacant Bungalow Is Owned By The CHA — And Now It's A Drug Stash House https://blockclubchicago.org/2024/05/07/this-vacant-bungalow-is-owned-by-the-cha-and-now-its-a-drug-stash-house
Marc Sims asked Deborah Witzburg a question about public safety and Miss Rumphius. Deborah Witzburg is the Inspector General for the City of Chicago Illinois. https://igchicago.org
Marc Sims talks with Mark J. Wallace about the importance of voting in every election. https://www.facebook.com/MJWPeoplesshow
The city council talks TIFs. Ben riffs. Podcaster Marc Sims talks Coleman Hughes, The View, Joe Rogan, men and doctors and whether we can truly be color blind. And much more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Marc Sims talks with Andrew Broy about charter schools. Andrew Broy is the President of the Illinois Network of Charter Schools (INCS). https://www.incschools.org
Marc Sims talks with Ben Joravsky about why many Americans don't vote. https://chicagoreader.com/columns-opinion/podcasts/ben-joravsky-show-podcast-episodes
Marc Sims talks with Bill Ayers about public education for struggling lower income students. William Ayers, Distinguished Professor of Education and Senior University Scholar at the University of Illinois at Chicago (retired). https://billayers.org/biographyhistory
Marc Sims speaks with Illinois State Senator Lakesia Collins about her office and public safety. https://www.lakesiacollins.com/about-lakesia
Marc Sims talks with communications consultant Peter Cunningham about reducing neighborhood crime in the city of Chicago Illinois. https://www.chicagocred.org
Marc Sims speaks with Deborah Benjamin-Koller co-founder of the Heart of Chicago Soul Club. Heart Of Chicago Soul Club https://www.instagram.com/heart_of_chicago_soul_club/?hl=en
Marc Sims talks with diverse learner parent Deborah Benjamin-Koller.
Marc Sims talks with educator and media entrepreneur Steve Sewall about making Chicago Illinois a safe place to live. Using the DNC media spotlight to make Chicago SAFE https://civicmedia.medium.com/the-democon-2024-spotlight-challenge-to-chicago-turn-the-corner-on-your-crime-by-august-ab0c733e5778
Marc Sims talks with activist John Kugler about Brandon Johnson's tenure as mayor of the city of Chicago Illinois. https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/mayor.html
The new year starts with so much potential and pain. Ben riffs. Marc Sims returns to talk crime, schools and integration. One thing all Chicagoans apparently agree on…they don't want anything to do with anyone who doesn't look like them. Marc is a podcaster.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
A chance encounter in the line to pay property taxes offers Ben a moment of revelation. Ben riffs. Podcaster Marc Sims explains why Chicagoans have no objection to rich people getting handouts but will cry like babies if a Venezuelan immigrant gets a tent. Hint: it's explained in the Bible. And is Chicago Hate City, USA?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Tupac didn't say the line Mayor Johnson said he said and boomer journalists have (too) much love Dr. Arwady. Ben riffs. Podcaster Marc Sims talks White Sox threat to leave Chicago, crime, schools, Friday swim club and…golf? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Dozens of teenagers rampage in the Loop. Ben riffs. And podcaster Marc Sims does some riffing of his own on the same topic. Is anyone to blame? Should parents be punished for the misdeeds of their teens? Was Mayor-elect Johnson's response too Officer Krupke? And a few observations about Walmart and capitalism. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Brandon Johnson & Paul Vallas walk back their positions on policing. Ben riffs. The Rachels make a surprise appearance to promote their upcoming comedy show. And podcaster Marc Sims talks mayors race. Including…Ja'Mal Green's Vallas endorsement. The fear factor in politics And why people don't vote. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Paul Vallas is "surging" in the polls. Ben riffs. And former congressional candidate and gun-control advocate Kina Collins returns to take the deep dive on the mayor's race. Including answering the Marc Sims question about whether there are too many Black candidates. Also, she has a few words about the generational divide in politics. Something she knows about having run against Congressman Danny Davis. Finally, a discussion about Governor Pritzker's aldermanic endorsements. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.