Podcast appearances and mentions of Roosevelt Road

As a part of the Harris Policy Innovation Challenge, UChicago graduate students were tasked with answering the question, “What can Chicago do over the next three years to create a thriving downtown for the next 20 years?” The winning team came up with a proposal to revitalize a stretch of Michigan Avenue – from the Chicago River to Roosevelt Road – into a pedestrian-focused cultural corridor. In other words: get rid of cars. Reset learns more about the potential benefits of a car-free zone with Samantha Anderson, UChicago student and member of Harris Policy Innovation Challenge's winning team, and Daniel Knowles, Midwest correspondent for The Economist and author of Carmageddon: How Cars Make Life Worse And What To Do About It. For a full archive of Reset interviews, head over to wbez.org/reset.

The newest recap episode runs a bit light, but is sports heavy. Len and Beave still talk Final Four, the opening of the MLB season, and the sprint to the finish for the NBA before devolving completely into the pent-up discussion of Immaculate Grid that they have always wanted to have. We also talk "I Recommend", Beave reviews the new album by The Weeknd, and Len visits Exile in Bookville in the Fine Arts Building on Roosevelt Road. Plus we get a New Yorker status update! Tune in.

Reset received an email from a listener inquiring about the 700 block of Maxwell street, wondering about the story behind the historic 19th and 20th century facades. Reset's architecture guru Dennis Rodkins explains how in the late 1990s, the University of Illinois Chicago redeveloped the area south of Roosevelt Road, the site of the Maxwell Street Market which led to the array of historic designs we see today. For a full archive of Reset interviews, head over to wbez.org/reset.

While growing up on what was Kenosha's west side on Roosevelt Road, a young Maria Zarletti established a strong work ethic with her first job at a nearby popcorn wagon and later at Luigi's Pizza Kitchen a few blocks from her home. She also developed an interest in personal care and nurturing, but nursing did not appeal to her. In 1998, she launched her Equinox massage therapy at the Kemper Center. After two successful years, she landed her own storefront at 5901 Sixth Ave-A. Many years later, Maria Caravati evolved Equinox to incorporate her other passion – horticulture. Equinox is now Equinox Botanical Boutique, as Maria and her staff still offer the same massage therapy but now with a full selection of high-quality plants, wines, and other gifts.  Follow them on Facebook by clicking here!  This episode was recorded on March 11, 2024 at the A+ Mobility Recording Studio – home of Ktown Connects! Casey Family Options Funerals & Cremations, 3016 75th St About Time Moving Systems Law Offices of Frank J. Parise, 7001 30th Ave Shannyn Franklin – ReMax Newport Elite Franks Diner, 508 58th St Aason Hunzinger of AHDidIt Union Park Tavern, 4520 Eighth Ave. Public Craft Brewing Company 628 58th St The Port of Kenosha Beverage House RockIt Optical Eyewear, 815 57th St, 2nd floor Vintage Underground, 5817 Sixth Ave Wink Beauty Boutique, 10909 Sheridan Rd Get your Ktown Connects merchandise at The Lettering Machine, 725 50th St. Drop us an email at ktownconnects@yahoo.com Find us on Facebook, Instagram, Tiktok, and Twitter – and at ktownconnects.com Theme song performed by Dropping Daisies, written by James “Red” McLeod. Your hosts are Donny Stancato and Jason Hedman Get additional episodes early and ad-free, along with bonus material with this week's guest and more great exclusive material by becoming a patreon supporter! Click here for more!  

Ryan and Jayd are back in the studio after a much needed break, they recount where they've been and all the shenanigans they have had! Find Ryan on Tiktok @JRyanChastain Find Jayd on Tiktok @jayd_raines Instagram @J_Ryan_Chastain Podcast Instagram @Behind_The_Horses_Eyes Email us @ HorsesEyesPodcast@gmail.com Check out the other shows on the The Illiterate Podcast Network https://illiteratepodcastnetwork.com/ Support The Appalachian Legacy Initiative https://www.facebook.com/AppalachianLegacy/ Get a free audio book on me! www.audibletrial.com/Jryan www.herd-of-zebras.com and use the code JRyan for 10% off! Get all your Horse Daddy merch! https://mediocre-horseman-store.creator-spring.com Intro and Outro for this episode - Rodeo Road Trip by Roosevelt Road (used with expressed permission from the artist) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/horseseyes/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/horseseyes/support

Dan Bernstein and Laurence Holmes explained why the quickest path to relevance for the White Sox is building a good team, not building a new stadium. The organization is talking with a developer about building a new stadium on a long-undeveloped 62-acre parcel of land near Roosevelt Road and Clark Street in the South Loop.

The White Sox are talking with a developer about building a new stadium on a long-undeveloped 62-acre parcel of land near Roosevelt Road and Clark Street in the South Loop. Renderings of the stadium concept were released Wednesday. With that in mind, Dan Bernstein shared what Cup of Coffee newsletter author Craig Calcaterra recently wrote about stadium tax abatements and the cost to taxpayers.

In the second hour, Dan Bernstein and Laurence Holmes explained why the quickest path to relevance for the White Sox is building a good team, not building a new stadium. The organization is talking with a developer about building a new stadium on a long-undeveloped 62-acre parcel of land near Roosevelt Road and Clark Street in the South Loop. With the new stadium talks in mind, Bernstein then shared what Cup of Coffee newsletter author Craig Calcaterra recently wrote about stadium tax abatements and the cost to taxpayers. Later, during the high noon segment, the guys listened and reacted to comedian and podcast host Conan O'Brien's hilarious bidet ad.

Dan Bernstein and Laurence Holmes were joined by Jamal Collier of ESPN to discuss Bulls guard Zach LaVine to undergoing season-ending right foot surgery. The guys then pondered whether Chicago's best bet would be to keep the White Sox at Guaranteed Rate Field. The team is talking with a developer about building a new stadium on a long-undeveloped 62-acre parcel of land near Roosevelt Road and Clark Street.

Lieutenant David Haynes, a retired police officer who worked on the North Side of the city, makes his weekly visit to the WGN Radio studios and the Bob Sirott Morning Show. Lt. Haynes, who co-authored “The Beat Cop's Guide to Chicago Eats,” reviews Berwyn Chicken Company. Located at 7021 Roosevelt Road in Berwyn, they are known […]

Dan Bernstein, Laurence Holmes and Leila Rahimi discussed the seemingly fast-moving plans for a new White Sox stadium. The team is talking with a developer about building a new stadium on a long-undeveloped 62-acre parcel of land near Roosevelt Road and Clark Street. MLB commissioner Rob Manfred recently went on record saying a new White Sox stadium in the South Loop could be a "game-changer."

Dan Bernstein and Laurence Holmes were joined by Danny Parkins and Matt Spiegel for their daily transition segment. They discussed how quickly plans seem to be escalating for a new White Sox stadium. The team is talking with a developer about building a new stadium on a long-undeveloped 62-acre parcel of land near Roosevelt Road and Clark Street. 

Dan Bernstein, Laurence Holmes and Leila Rahimi opened their show by discussing the seemingly fast-moving plans for a new White Sox stadium. The team is talking with a developer about building a new stadium on a long-undeveloped 62-acre parcel of land near Roosevelt Road and Clark Street. MLB commissioner Rob Manfred recently went on record saying a new White Sox stadium in the South Loop could be a "game-changer." Later, Bernstein, Holmes and Rahimi reacted to the Bulls' 118-107 loss to the Raptors on Tuesday at the United Center. Chicago led by 16 in the second quarter, but poor defense and shooting struggles led to a second-half meltdown for the Bulls.

On top of the return of the fan-fueled Sox Fest in 2025, and the team's new history-making TV announcer John Schriffen this season, the South Side has been buzzing as of late with talk of a new potential home for the White Sox. Located where Roosevelt Road meets the Chicago River, The 78 is an as-yet-undeveloped site of a former rail and lumber yard, and would bring the team closer to downtown if they allowed their lease to run out at Guaranteed Rate Field in 2029. This week, host and producer Jim Hanke hears from WBBM sports reporter Rick Gregg, Chicago Magazine contributor Bob Reed, and Sox journalist Scott Merkin about the steady stream of excitement that's been building this month for the White Sox faithful. Follow Rick Gregg on X | Follow Scott Merkin on X | Follow Bob Reed on X Follow WBBM Newsradio: TikTok | Facebook | Instagram | X

On top of the return of the fan-fueled Sox Fest in 2025, and the team's new history-making TV announcer John Schriffen this season, the South Side has been buzzing as of late with talk of a new potential home for the White Sox. Located where Roosevelt Road meets the Chicago River, The 78 is an as-yet-undeveloped site of a former rail and lumber yard, and would bring the team closer to downtown if they allowed their lease to run out at Guaranteed Rate Field in 2029. This week, host and producer Jim Hanke hears from WBBM sports reporter Rick Gregg, Chicago Magazine contributor Bob Reed, and Sox journalist Scott Merkin about the steady stream of excitement that's been building this month for the White Sox faithful. Follow Rick Gregg on X | Follow Scott Merkin on X | Follow Bob Reed on X Follow WBBM Newsradio: TikTok | Facebook | Instagram | X

On top of the return of the fan-fueled Sox Fest in 2025, and the team's new history-making TV announcer John Schriffen this season, the South Side has been buzzing as of late with talk of a new potential home for the White Sox. Located where Roosevelt Road meets the Chicago River, The 78 is an as-yet-undeveloped site of a former rail and lumber yard, and would bring the team closer to downtown if they allowed their lease to run out at Guaranteed Rate Field in 2029. This week, host and producer Jim Hanke hears from WBBM sports reporter Rick Gregg, Chicago Magazine contributor Bob Reed, and Sox journalist Scott Merkin about the steady stream of excitement that's been building this month for the White Sox faithful. Follow Rick Gregg on X | Follow Scott Merkin on X | Follow Bob Reed on X Follow WBBM Newsradio: TikTok | Facebook | Instagram | X

On top of the return of the fan-fueled Sox Fest in 2025, and the team's new history-making TV announcer John Schriffen this season, the South Side has been buzzing as of late with talk of a new potential home for the White Sox. Located where Roosevelt Road meets the Chicago River, The 78 is an as-yet-undeveloped site of a former rail and lumber yard, and would bring the team closer to downtown if they allowed their lease to run out at Guaranteed Rate Field in 2029. This week, host and producer Jim Hanke hears from WBBM sports reporter Rick Gregg, Chicago Magazine contributor Bob Reed, and Sox journalist Scott Merkin about the steady stream of excitement that's been building this month for the White Sox faithful. Follow Rick Gregg on X | Follow Scott Merkin on X | Follow Bob Reed on X Follow WBBM Newsradio: TikTok | Facebook | Instagram | X

Chicago's favorite gambler Brendan Shiller joins Ben to discuss a week's worth of news. Including… Public education. Will north siders go to venues south of Roosevelt Road? UFOs. How to discern truth from lies. Should Mayor Johnson have said nice things about Mayor Rahm? Should the city raise the minimum wage for restaurant workers? And more…See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mr Jordan Craig of the band Roosevelt Road sits down to talk western music and their upcoming album "Reloaded" out November 11th all while Ryan tries not to fanboy the entire time. fine all the latest on Roosevelt Road: https://www.facebook.com/RooseveltRoadBand Roosevelt Road (@rooseveltroad) TikTok Email the show at HorsesEyesPodcast@gmail.com get a free audio book on me! Audibletrial.com/jryan 10% off your order at Herd-Of-Zebras.com when you use the code JRyan https://mediocre-horseman-store.creator-spring.com for my merch

Today is extra exciting because we are heading out of the studio to go on our second field trip. Toby and Istvan head to Friendly Coffee Lounge to meet their friend, talented balloon twister, Smarty Pants. Toby not only interviews Mr. Pants but kind of shows everyone how to conduct a good interview at the same time. He also tries coffee for the first time and does not like it. Friendly Tap is a music venue, and a coffee house, a music school and a bar located on Roosevelt Road between Berwyn and Oak Park Illinois. See the cool accompanying video of Smarty Pants giving a sample of some of the cool stuff he does. Go to Istvan's YouTube to see for yourself.Links: Smarty Pants Balloons: https://www.smartypantsworld.com/Friendly Coffee Lounge: http://www.friendlymusic.community/coffee-loungeIstvan's YouTube: www.youtube.com/imaginarykidsongs

Crain's residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin talks with host Amy Guth about news from the local housing market, including how the 2022 market is off to a hot start, a real estate reality tv star with Chicago roots and a message about Black homeownership, and the city's first sale south of Roosevelt Road over $4 million. Plus: Lori Lightfoot tests positive for COVID, Walgreens CEO says they're exploring options for Boots, Listen Ventures raises $92 million across two new funds and what you need to know now about the CPS-CTU deal.

In the first installment of this new podcast series, Chicago Catholic editor Joyce Duriga interviews local historian Ellen Skerrett about new research she has uncovered about Jesuit Father Arnold Damen, pastor of Holy Family Church on Roosevelt Road and Ignatius College, and the vital aid he gave to Catholic immigrants who lost everything in the Chicago Fire. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nHqorUq6GHY Skerrett also talks about anti-Catholicism of the day and how it impacted the narrative of the Great Chicago Fire, including what was believed about the fire's origins and Mrs. O'Leary. Skerrett is an expert on local Catholic history and is co-author or author of several books. She also curated the historic exhibit to St. Frances Xavier Cabrini at the national shrine in Lincoln Park.

The Great Chicago Fire, which lasted from October 8th to October 10th, 1871, destroyed most of Chicago from what is today Roosevelt Road up to Fullerton and from the Lake west to the Chicago River. Almost 100,000 Chicagoans lost their homes and several hundred lost their lives. And while the Chicago Water Tower has become an important symbol of what survived the destruction of the fire, it's not the only building that made it through. Historian Paul Durica tells us about three other “survivors” and what happened to them decades later.

Brothers Gio and Vince Bruno talk about growing up at their father's iconic Bruno's Little Italy on Roosevelt Road in Little Rock and the other iterations of the restaurant that led to opening on what's now a busy stretch of Main Street downtown.

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This week I'm joined by two guests: Mike Gebert, excellent food writer/editor of Fooditor (fooditor.com) and Chef Won Kim, food magician behind Kimski (kimskichicago.com // 954-960 W 31st St, Chicago, IL 60608). Fooditor just published its annual must-read "Fooditor 99" collection of places to eat in Chicago, and for this episode we went to Kimski (which is one of the 99).  Chef Won Kim arrived with veritable Kimski buffet which didn't last long in the Mazda. Buy The Fooditor 99: Where To Eat and What To Eat There: 2019 Edition Eat at Kimski. KIMSKI SEGMENT "Ko-Po" cuisine: Did Mike make up that name? Where did the Korean/Polish cuisine concept come from? Regulated pre-show shots were consumed. You'd never guess what's behind the doors of Kimski if you walked by on the street ("we wanted something cool, and something modernist"). Regarding Yelp: Never read the comments. The Kimski food is amazing. We sampled: The Maria Standard, which started it all. Kimski makes its own sauerkraut, and it's really good. They also make their own soju mustard. Holy crap. Gołąbki: Polish cabbage rolls with a meat chili sauce. Polish dumplings, similar to gnocchi. Kopu Wangs (Wings). Complex and delicious, and they made me swear. Kimski poutine. Wow. I could have had that for a meal. Trips to Pekin House on Devon Avenue back in the day. Chef Won's appearances on the Food Network ("Cutthroat Kitchen" and "some really shitty show with Anne Burrell"). Kimski's pork chop sandwich competition. Chef Won can use salty language at times ("don't ask stupid, tired questions"). FOODITOR SEGMENT Mike is a "frequent podcast guest." Food trends in Chicago. Is charcuterie still a trend? Oriole: A crown jewel in Chicago's restaurant scene "What's the point of living in a city this large and not taking advantage of its resources?" Roosevelt Road is Chicago's Berlin Wall. "Dickhole" is a Car Con Carne first! What restaurant is housed in a former "rub & tug?" Five Loaves: Nicest restaurant in its area. The always-consistent Duck Inn: Chef Hickey gets lots of praise. Smack Dab in Rogers Park: An "adorably woke cafe." Tempesta Market in West Town. I was drooling as Mike and Chef Won were talking about it. Mango Pickle: The Indian joint that's not on Devon Avenue. Schaumburg isn't just a chain restaurant mecca. passerrotto: For a "big, warm accessible meal." Pork brings us together. The Chicago restaurant "classics": Johnnie's Beef, Superdawg, Vito & Nick's, Pequod's, Lem's, Calumet Fisheries. My long history with Calumet Fisheries. Car Con Carne is presented by:  

This week I'm joined by two guests: Mike Gebert, excellent food writer/editor of Fooditor (fooditor.com) and Chef Wan, the food magician behind Kimski (kimskichicago.com // 954-960 W 31st St, Chicago, IL 60608). Fooditor just published its annual must-read "Fooditor 99" collection of places to eat in Chicago, and for this episode we went to Kimski (which is one of the 99).  Chef Wan arrived with veritable Kimski buffet which didn't last long in the Mazda. Buy The Fooditor 99: Where To Eat and What To Eat There: 2019 Edition Eat at Kimski. KIMSKI SEGMENT "Ko-Po" cuisine: Did Mike make up that name? Where did the Korean/Polish cuisine concept come from? Regulated pre-show shots were consumed. You'd never guess what's behind the doors of Kimski if you walked by on the street ("we wanted something cool, and something modernist"). Regarding Yelp: Never read the comments. The Kimski food is amazing. We sampled: The Maria Standard, which started it all. Kimski makes its own sauerkraut, and it's really good. They also make their own soju mustard. Holy crap. Gołąbki: Polish cabbage rolls with a meat chili sauce. Polish dumplings, similar to gnocchi. Kopu Wangs (Wings). Complex and delicious, and they made me swear. Kimski poutine. Wow. I could have had that for a meal. Trips to Pekin House on Devon Avenue back in the day. Chef Wan's appearances on the Food Network ("Cutthroat Kitchen" and "some really shitty show with Anne Burrell"). Kimski's pork chop sandwich competition. Chef Wan can use salty language at times ("don't ask stupid, tired questions"). FOODITOR SEGMENT Mike is a "frequent podcast guest." Food trends in Chicago. Is charcuterie still a trend? Oriole: A crown jewel in Chicago's restaurant scene "What's the point of living in a city this large and not taking advantage of its resources?" Roosevelt Road is Chicago's Berlin Wall. "Dickhole" is a Car Con Carne first! What restaurant is housed in a former "rub & tug?" Five Loaves: Nicest restaurant in its area. The always-consistent Duck Inn: Chef Hickey gets lots of praise. Smack Dab in Rogers Park: An "adorably woke cafe." Tempesta Market in West Town. I was drooling as Mike and Chef Wan were talking about it. Mango Pickle: The Indian joint that's not on Devon Avenue. Schaumburg isn't just a chain restaurant mecca. passerrotto: For a "big, warm accessible meal." Pork brings us together. The Chicago restaurant "classics": Johnnie's Beef, Superdawg, Vito & Nick's, Pequod's, Lem's, Calumet Fisheries. My long history with Calumet Fisheries. Car Con Carne is presented by:  

Taking the Independence Blvd. exit off the Eisenhower Expressway leads me me south down a well-paved, tree-lined stretch of road that connects two of the largest parks on the city's west side - Douglas Park and Garfield Park.One right turn changes the scenery to the alternating vacant lots and strip malls along this stretch of Roosevelt Road. I pull up to the large structure which occupies an entire city block. The far side of this building is bordered by a mix of new and old two and three story brick flats on a quiet side street. Across the street, an industrial-sized lot lies vacant. My destination is easily the nicest building in this area.A group of three older women in long dresses joked with each other at the front door. The lobby had the feel of a banquet hall, and lead directly to the auditorium.As I found a seat on one of the padded benches a few rows from the back, and looked around, it was clear that the designers of this placed had been inspired by the phrase God's House.From the vaulted ceilings of the A-frame structure, to the beautifully crafted stained glass windows where the people in the depicted scenes had a soft brown color used for their skin. On the wall high above the front stage, and the 25-person black-and-white robed choir, rested the words: Serving God through Serving Humanity.The journey continues in the Lawndale neighborhood on the west side, at the corner of Roosevelt Rd and Tripp.Intro Theme Music: Victory Lap by QSTN ft. Mecca:83Background Music: www.bensound.com/Register to receive an advance copy of the companion book at https://godinchicago.com/Join the conversation! Follow us on Twitter: https://bit.ly/2Y94abI and on Instagram: https://bit.ly/2z6q5W4

We asked our friend Ron Lazzeretti, writer, director, musician and ad man, to curate this month’s playlist, presented by “Whiskey & Bananas.” Almost Like The Blues — Leonard Cohen There’s not much Leonard Cohen music that I don’t like, but I like his last few records best of all. It’s like when his life was nearing its end, he collected all the wisdom he’d gathered and put it all together for an awe-inspiring grand finale. In A Parade — Paul Simon I took a trip to the emergency room last year. Everything turned out fine, but the insanity of that scene…the vulnerability. I love Paul Simon because, like Cohen, he writes from the perspective of where he is in life. There’s nothing sadder than an artist trying desperately to still be what they no longer are. Not just because it’s pathetic. But because it prevents them from becoming that next thing. And no one seems to know that better than Paul Simon. Or the guy coming up next… Things Have Changed — Bob Dylan I share a birthday with Bob Dylan. So every year on my birthday, I listen to all Dylan, all day. Which is why I guess it’s natural that I think of him when I reflect on age and where I am in my life. Lonely Ride — Jodi Walker This track comes from Chicago singer-songwriter Jodi Walker. It’s from her record “Broken Bubble.” I love the fact that a track titled “(It’s A) Lonely Ride” plays like a sing-along. A Little Tattoo — Ron Lazzeretti & Naomi Ashley OKRP suggested I include a song of mine, which honestly, felt weird. Until I thought of one that featured singer-songwriter Naomi Ashley. Her last two records, “Another Year Or So” and “Trying To Fly” are particularly wonderful. I wrote this for her and we ultimately recorded it as a duet. It’s a song about an aching yearning, a sign, and the haunting feeling that you’re on the wrong track. It’s Not Too Late — T-Bone Burnett Here comes some of that hope I promised. Virtually every aspect of this T-Bone Burnett gem speaks to an unmistakable air of darkness, degradation and decay. But that title, that refrain tells us that, formidable as our plight may be, it ain’t over yet. The Boat Song (We’re Getting Loaded) — Ike Reilly Assassination Libertyville, Illinois’ own Ike Reilly is one of my favorite writers and performers. I co-created a web series called The Graveyard Show and all the music in that series is Ike’s. Like Dylan, his songs all seem oddly topical. They seem that way because they’re timeless. Down To The Bottom — Brian Anderson Like Jodi Walker and Naomi Ashley, I met Brian out of the legendary roadhouse, Fitzgerald’s, in Berwyn, Illinois. There’s a wonderful music community in and around that strip of Roosevelt Road that some call The Veltway. Brian is one of my heroes from that crowd and this song about where to find the truth is one of his best. Love Resplendent — Jenny Bienemann Yet another artist from that scene. Jenny just released a record called “Every Soul Grows To The Light.” Absolutely beautiful. And this song about the redemptive power of love is sweet and reassuring without being saccharine and naïve. Celebrate — Anderson .Paak My favorite part of this wonderful, Sly and the Family Stone-style pick-me-up is when a troublesome reminder of the past is recalled, threatening to run the song’s good feelings off the rails. Until another voice interrupts, saving the day with, “Let it go, let it go, let it go.” Which is my new mantra.

For all that has been written about Franklin Delano Roosevelt, many misconceptions about the man and his achievements continue to persist. Roger Daniels seeks to correct these in a new two-volume biography of the 32nd president, Franklin D. Roosevelt: Road to the New Deal, 1882-1939 (University of Illinois Press, 2015), and Franklin D. Roosevelt: The War Years, 1939-1945 (University of Illinois Press, 2016). Drawing upon Roosevelt’s speeches, press conferences, and other statements, Daniels argues that Roosevelt was not the second-class intellect deemed by Oliver Wendell Holmes Jr. but a person of considerable intellectual ability who possessed a mastery of not just politics but administration as well. When it came to formulating both domestic and foreign policy Daniels credits Roosevelt as being oriented towards the future in ways unlike many of his contemporaries. This emphasis plays a role in shaping national policy not just on the prominent issues such as the role of the government in the economy but on questions of race and immigration as well, both of which undergo slow but significant shifts during his presidency. The looming threat of war in Europe widened Roosevelt’s scope, and Americas entry into the struggle in 1941 brought with it the opportunity to establish the mechanisms to avoid such global conflicts from happening again. It is thanks to Roosevelt’s focus and his determination to realize his vision, Daniels concludes, that establishes the saliency of his presidency for us today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For all that has been written about Franklin Delano Roosevelt, many misconceptions about the man and his achievements continue to persist. Roger Daniels seeks to correct these in a new two-volume biography of the 32nd president, Franklin D. Roosevelt: Road to the New Deal, 1882-1939 (University of Illinois Press, 2015), and Franklin D. Roosevelt: The War Years, 1939-1945 (University of Illinois Press, 2016). Drawing upon Roosevelt’s speeches, press conferences, and other statements, Daniels argues that Roosevelt was not the second-class intellect deemed by Oliver Wendell Holmes Jr. but a person of considerable intellectual ability who possessed a mastery of not just politics but administration as well. When it came to formulating both domestic and foreign policy Daniels credits Roosevelt as being oriented towards the future in ways unlike many of his contemporaries. This emphasis plays a role in shaping national policy not just on the prominent issues such as the role of the government in the economy but on questions of race and immigration as well, both of which undergo slow but significant shifts during his presidency. The looming threat of war in Europe widened Roosevelt’s scope, and Americas entry into the struggle in 1941 brought with it the opportunity to establish the mechanisms to avoid such global conflicts from happening again. It is thanks to Roosevelt’s focus and his determination to realize his vision, Daniels concludes, that establishes the saliency of his presidency for us today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For all that has been written about Franklin Delano Roosevelt, many misconceptions about the man and his achievements continue to persist. Roger Daniels seeks to correct these in a new two-volume biography of the 32nd president, Franklin D. Roosevelt: Road to the New Deal, 1882-1939 (University of Illinois Press, 2015),... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For all that has been written about Franklin Delano Roosevelt, many misconceptions about the man and his achievements continue to persist. Roger Daniels seeks to correct these in a new two-volume biography of the 32nd president, Franklin D. Roosevelt: Road to the New Deal, 1882-1939 (University of Illinois Press, 2015), and Franklin D. Roosevelt: The War Years, 1939-1945 (University of Illinois Press, 2016). Drawing upon Roosevelt’s speeches, press conferences, and other statements, Daniels argues that Roosevelt was not the second-class intellect deemed by Oliver Wendell Holmes Jr. but a person of considerable intellectual ability who possessed a mastery of not just politics but administration as well. When it came to formulating both domestic and foreign policy Daniels credits Roosevelt as being oriented towards the future in ways unlike many of his contemporaries. This emphasis plays a role in shaping national policy not just on the prominent issues such as the role of the government in the economy but on questions of race and immigration as well, both of which undergo slow but significant shifts during his presidency. The looming threat of war in Europe widened Roosevelt’s scope, and Americas entry into the struggle in 1941 brought with it the opportunity to establish the mechanisms to avoid such global conflicts from happening again. It is thanks to Roosevelt’s focus and his determination to realize his vision, Daniels concludes, that establishes the saliency of his presidency for us today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For all that has been written about Franklin Delano Roosevelt, many misconceptions about the man and his achievements continue to persist. Roger Daniels seeks to correct these in a new two-volume biography of the 32nd president, Franklin D. Roosevelt: Road to the New Deal, 1882-1939 (University of Illinois Press, 2015), and Franklin D. Roosevelt: The War Years, 1939-1945 (University of Illinois Press, 2016). Drawing upon Roosevelt’s speeches, press conferences, and other statements, Daniels argues that Roosevelt was not the second-class intellect deemed by Oliver Wendell Holmes Jr. but a person of considerable intellectual ability who possessed a mastery of not just politics but administration as well. When it came to formulating both domestic and foreign policy Daniels credits Roosevelt as being oriented towards the future in ways unlike many of his contemporaries. This emphasis plays a role in shaping national policy not just on the prominent issues such as the role of the government in the economy but on questions of race and immigration as well, both of which undergo slow but significant shifts during his presidency. The looming threat of war in Europe widened Roosevelt’s scope, and Americas entry into the struggle in 1941 brought with it the opportunity to establish the mechanisms to avoid such global conflicts from happening again. It is thanks to Roosevelt’s focus and his determination to realize his vision, Daniels concludes, that establishes the saliency of his presidency for us today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For all that has been written about Franklin Delano Roosevelt, many misconceptions about the man and his achievements continue to persist. Roger Daniels seeks to correct these in a new two-volume biography of the 32nd president, Franklin D. Roosevelt: Road to the New Deal, 1882-1939 (University of Illinois Press, 2015), and Franklin D. Roosevelt: The War Years, 1939-1945 (University of Illinois Press, 2016). Drawing upon Roosevelt’s speeches, press conferences, and other statements, Daniels argues that Roosevelt was not the second-class intellect deemed by Oliver Wendell Holmes Jr. but a person of considerable intellectual ability who possessed a mastery of not just politics but administration as well. When it came to formulating both domestic and foreign policy Daniels credits Roosevelt as being oriented towards the future in ways unlike many of his contemporaries. This emphasis plays a role in shaping national policy not just on the prominent issues such as the role of the government in the economy but on questions of race and immigration as well, both of which undergo slow but significant shifts during his presidency. The looming threat of war in Europe widened Roosevelt’s scope, and Americas entry into the struggle in 1941 brought with it the opportunity to establish the mechanisms to avoid such global conflicts from happening again. It is thanks to Roosevelt’s focus and his determination to realize his vision, Daniels concludes, that establishes the saliency of his presidency for us today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Carey Pinkowski, Race Director of the Bank of America Chicago Marathon, shares with us how the race has grown over the 26 years he has been race director and discusses the course. This year 45,000 runners from over 130 countries, including all 50 U.S. states, will help celebrate the marathon's 38th anniversary. The field is comprised of 55% male runners and 45% female runners. Since 2002, $135 million has been raised for charities, including $17.7 million from last year. Pulling off a marathon that goes through 29 neighborhoods of Chicago requires a near-Herculean effort, utilizing more than 12,000 volunteers, a stellar corp of medical professionals led by Dr. George Chiampas at 22 aide stations, coordination with local police, the Chicago Transit Authority, Mayor Rahm Emmanual's office, the park district, sponsors such as Bank of America, Abbott Labs and Nike, and of course the residents of Chicago. The city of Chicago and its residents open their arms wide to support and welcome the runners to their city. Carey discusses the course which starts at Grant Park, goes through the loop, also known as the central business district (be on the lookout and for the smell of Garret's popcorn, a Chicago tradition), and then heads up through River North, an up-and-coming area with many restaurants. Up next is the Lincoln Park Zoo area which is a great area for spectators, then on to Lake View. The course then takes you back through Lincoln Park with DePaul being at the heart of Lincoln Park. Next you head back to River North, through the Merchandise Mart, cross the river and start down to Adams which is a big spectator area nearing the halfway point. Runners cross the Chicago River five times during the marathon. The latter part of the marathon takes runners past the United Center (where the Blackhawks and Bulls play), Malcom X College, Greek Town (that's where our friend Dean Karnazes likes to hang out), Little Italy, Pilsen (Chicago's largest Hispanic neighborhood), Chinatown at the 20 mile point, then on to the area where the Chicago White Sox (also known as “Carey's team”) play, the UIC Campus (where A LOT of students cheer on the runners), back up Michigan Avenue and the south loop area. The course ends with a hill up Roosevelt Road (the only hill and they save it for the end, but runners are fortunate as previously there were TWO hills at the end) to the finish line at Grant Park. The Chicago Marathon is a great course for first time marathoners as it's very walkable to and from the finish lines from many downtown hotels. Friends and family can easily get to 8-9 cheers zones through riding the CTA (Chicago Transit Authority). Over 1.6 million fans are on the course cheering on the runners. Carey asks that runners read the participant guide, listen to announcements and look for the flags on the course, and check out the www.chicagomarthon.com website. He recommends that first time marathoners be conservative with their pace, trust their training, and stay within their pace. Aspects of the race are currently being finalized but it sounds like there will be even more entertainment on the course in 2015.   Our Runner of the Week, Dr. Kate Weymouth, MD, a psychiatrist, shares how she has had an "on again/off again" relationship with running, and it's currently ON! (Yay!) Kate discusses studies from the University of Texas (UT) and others proving how exercise can be as effective as anti-depressants for many people or in concert with medication for others. In fact, at UT, they're doing work with PTSD patients and exercise and seeing great results. There are numerous studies showing that people are more focused after they run. For students, a great way to “study” on the run is to run the same course as usual and create memory maps. If you're looking for new ideas or ways to solve challenges, set the intention at the beginning of the run, go a different course, and at the end of the run, see if any insights have come to you. Studies such as the Eureka Factor show the power of exercise. Kate was our Runner of the Week after donating the most in a month to Team Kari and Serena Run NYC and Chicago for Action for Healthy Kids. You too can have the chance to be Runner of the Month by clicking HERE ( https://donate.actionforhealthykids.org/events/kari-serena-run-new-york-city-chicago/e46192) and donating. Action for Healthy Kids provides school grants to expand school breakfast and lunch programs and provide fitness equipment. Serena Marie, RD, answers a listener's question about what Serena's take is on fruitarianism. While Serena applauds Jayne (the listener) for changing her diet, she recommends a more balanced diet that comprises fat, carbohydrates, and protein. Key nutrients that are not being met in a fruitarianism diet include iron, calcium, vitamin D, B12, essential fatty acids and others. There are many women endurance athletes who have iron deficiency and have a challenging time with menstruating. Serena recommends consuming Omega 3s instead of Omega 6s as Omega 6s are very pro inflammatory. Good sources of Omega 3s are walnuts and macadamia nuts. If Jayne would like to have a more balanced diet, Serena suggests eating beans and nuts, since those are “allowed food” for fruitarianism. The most dense source of iron is humanely raised meat. If you would like to create your own running lifestyle, head over to www.therunninglifestyle.com/join (hyperlink), and discover the 11 strategies to live a life of wellness through the gift of running. Serena and I have completely gone “Cray Cray” and graciously accepted Gore's invitation to run the Gore-Tex Philadelphia Marathon on November 22nd. This will be Serena's and my third marathon in six weeks and will also be an opportunity to run the Philadelphia Marathon again. Both of us ran in 2013 and had a rough day and are looking forward to creating better memories this year. Are you running Philly? Please let us know! A meet up is being planned! Contact: Carey Pinkowski: Website: ChigagoMarathon.com Facebook: /ChicagoMarathon Twitter: @ChiMarathon Kate Weymouth: Website: kateweymouthmd.com Serena Marie, RD: Website: www.SerenaMarieRD.com Facebook: /SerenaMarieRD Twitter: @SerenaMarieRD Instagram: SerenaMarieRD

With his band the Strangers and Saints Matthew Scharpf has once again established himself as one of Chicago's must see acts. Their New Folk sound, reminiscent of The Beatles, Counting Crows, Del Amitri, and Paul Westerberg, is highlighted by Matthew's poignant songwriting and the Strangers Saints hard hitting rhythm section, while their energy and passion for music is evident in their live performances.Be sure to catch Matthew on the 3rd Thursday of every month, which is this coming December 20th at the Friendly Tap, 6733 W. Roosevelt Road, Berywn, IL