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Episode 357: I will discuss Chef Eddie Doucette and The 60th anniversary of the debut of the call letters WMAQ-TV Channel 5 in Chicago.

Episode 357: I will discuss Chef Eddie Doucette and The 60th anniversary of the debut of the call letters WMAQ-TV Channel 5 in Chicago.

Ron Gleason worked in sports for many years before switching to news at WBBM Newsradio. He talks about Sports Phone, doing play-by-play, sportscasting, being the boss at WSCR The Score, Mike North and Dan Jiggetts, radio before and during the Internet, how radio can be effective and entertaining, being management vs on the air, starting his radio career in his home state of California, doing sports in Joliet at WJOL, the end of WMAQ news station in Chicago and WCBS in New York, revenue declines, talented broadcasters, going from The Score to WBBM as an anchor then boss, his workflow, advice for getting a job, how sports helps news, how the radio biz has changed, and much more! This is probably the most extensive interview that Ron has ever done and is from a livestream that we did."I loved it and I just I knew radio was all I ever wanted to do."Click the link below to play, or download it by right-clicking (on a PC) or holding down the CTRL key and clicking on it (for Mac). http://radiogirl.us/audio/RG197.mp3Watch the Radiogirl livestreams and videos on the Radiogirl FB page and on YouTube.If you like what I'm doing, Buy Me a Coffee...thanks!

It's one of only a few classic radio shows by African-Americas. Destination Freedom was a weekly radio program produced by NBC radio station WMAQ in Chicago from 1948 to 1950. It presented biographical histories of prominent African-Americans as written by the program's producer Richard Durham. You are going to hear a 1950 episode about the creation of the National Urban League, the nonpartisan historic civil rights organization that advocates on behalf of economic and social justice for African Americans, and against racial discrimination in the United States. Plus a 1949 episode about the founder of the city of Chicago. Jean Baptiste Point du Sable was an African-American trader who established the settlement of Chicago in the 1780s. Get ready for living history, right after this break. More at http://krobcollection.com

Destination Freedom was a weekly radio program produced by NBC radio station WMAQ in Chicago from 1948 to 1950. It presented biographical histories of prominent African-Americans as written by the program's producer Richard Durham. You are going to hear episodes about three tireless advocates for civil rights, diversity and inclusion. The 1948 story of James Weldon Johnson, an attorney, diplomat, writer, and co-creator of the Negro National Anthem. The 1949 story of the legendary educator Booker T. Washington, president of the Tuskegee Institute. And the 1949 story of Mary Church Terrell, one of the first African-American women to earn a college degree. Terrell was a talented journalist and charter member of the NAACP. More at http://krobcollection.com

The OTRNow Radio Program 2024-002  Meet The Meeks. August 30, 1947. NBC net, WMAQ, Chicago origination. Sustaining. Should Uncle Louis get married? This is a good subject to bring up at breakfast. The program ends short, and after interminable theme music, ends early. Forrest Lewis, Fran Allison, Beryl Vaughn, Les Weinrott (writer, director), Mary Frances Desmond, Elmira Roessler, Cliff Soubier, Hope Summers, Johnny Coons, Henry Cook (announcer). The Thirteenth Juror. April 23, 1949. NBC net. "What Happened To John Wilkes Booth?". Sustaining. Announced as the first show of the series. The story of how Booth was captured, if indeed he ever was captured. The same script (and an almost identical recording) was used again in 1953. This therefore, may have been an audition. (see cat. #10796). Hans Conried, Vincent Price, Arnold Marquis (writer, director), Henry Russell (composer, conductor), John Storm (announcer).  Fort Laramie. January 22, 1956. CBS net. "Playing Indian". Sustaining. Captain Quince baits a trap for a band of horse thieves and murderers who are trying to make the cavalry think they are Arapahos. The first show of the series. Raymond Burr, Norman Macdonnell (producer, director), Vic Perrin, John Meston (writer), Bill James (sound patterns), Ray Kemper (sound patterns), Amerigo Moreno (music supervisor), Harry Bartell, Dan Riss, Joyce McCluskey, Lawrence Dobkin, Clayton Post, Paul Dubov, James Nusser. The Anacin Hollywood Star Theatre. August 27, 1949. NBC net. Sponsored by: Anacin, BiSoDol Mints. A wealthy man hires a woman to impersonate his sister for the benefit of his blind mother. William Johnstone ; Tyler McVey ; Janet Scott ; Walter Brown Newman (writer); Ronald Colman (host); Jeanne Bates; Ken Peters (announcer);. The Adventures Of Christopher London. May 29, 1950. NBC net. "Pattern For Murder". Sustaining. After a concert at Carnegie Hall, a famous composer/pianist is poisoned at a nightclub, while sitting with Christopher and a phony redhead. Glenn Ford, Ben Wright, Eleanor Audley, Bernard Schoenfeld (writer), Nathan Van Cleve (composer, conductor), Ramsay Hill, Jeanette Nolan, Ted de Corsia, Georgia Ellis, Rick Vallin, Erle Stanley Gardner (creator), William N. Robson (producer, director, transcriber).Inner Sanctum Mysteries. May 22, 1945. CBS net. "Dead To Rights". Sponsored by: Lipton Tea and Soup. An inept couple murder for profit, and then run when the net closes in on them. Santos Ortega, Elspeth Eric, Sigmund Miller (writer), Mary Bennett (commercial spokeswoman), Berry Kroeger (host).

This week Jack develops a product in what he calls the CRAZY PERIOD.  You will get a quick, step by step look at the begining of an idea to its quick completion and all that goes into it. Perfect for the novice inventor to get a general idea of the invention process.

Episode 264: I will discuss The Sportswriters On TV show, my memories of Dekoven Drug Stores in Chicago, and the 75th Anniversary of WMAQ-TV (WNBQ) Channel 5 in Chicago. Clips from the show are credited by The Museum of Classic Chicago Television (www.FuzzyMemories.TV) by Rick Klein. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pete-kastanes/message

Episode 264: I will discuss The Sportswriters On TV show, my memories of Dekoven Drug Stores in Chicago, and the 75th Anniversary of WMAQ-TV (WNBQ) Channel 5 in Chicago. Clips from the show are credited by The Museum of Classic Chicago Television (www.FuzzyMemories.TV) by Rick Klein. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pete-kastanes/message

Dick Biondi was an absolute radio legend. He died last week at the age of 90, after a 67-year career that paved the way for generations of broadcasters.   He was the first guy in the states to play the Beatles on the air. He was on the ground floor for the likes of Jerry Lee Lewis and Elvis, as well as plenty other early architects of modern music.   Biondi was inducted to the Radio Hall of Fame in 1998. Specific to Chicago, his voice was heard on WLS-AM, WCFL, WMAQ, WBBM FM, WJMK and WLS-FM.   Biondi's passing has made me think about the importance of radio during his lifetime, the value of community involvement and the thrill of shared pop culture experience.   With that, I wanted to invite someone on for this episode who could help us learn more about the radio legend. And for that, I'm turning to my old WGN colleague, Scott Miller. Scott's the morning host at WJBC, the “Voice of Central Illinois,” and he worked with, and knew, Dick Biondi for decades. (Associated image: Courtesy Scott Miller) Car Con Carne is proud to be sponsored by Alex Ross Art (alexrossart.com). San Diego Comic Con is fast approaching. If you're going, make sure to visit Alex Ross Art while you're there (Booth 2415)!   SDCC runs from Thu, Jul 20, 2023 – Sun, Jul 23, 2023  

EPISODE SUMMARY: Scott Herman spent 39 years at CBS Radio and its predecessor companies, Group W and Infinity Broadcasting. Herman shares how he started his career in news radio and worked his way up from desk assistant to COO all within the same corporation. He discusses his advice, leadership style, and incredible career as Scott and Chachi sit down for a chat!On this episode of Chachi Loves Everybody recorded live at NAB, Chachi talks to Scott about:Growing up in Brooklyn and becoming interested in media through listening to the radio and accompanying his dad who was a news photographerJoining the radio station at Brooklyn College and getting a job at 1010 WINS through his professorGetting promoted to manager soon after college and working tirelessly to keep the station on air during a 13 week strikeLeaving NY for the first time to become a PD at KYW News Radio in PhilidelphiaBeing sent to turn WMAQ in Chicago into an all-news station and getting to build his visionReturning to New York and getting in a dispute with Tom Chiusano and Howard Stern that had to be moderated by Mel KarmazinBecoming an executive at CBS Radio and his management style for all the stations and markets he oversawHis decision to retire when Entercom bought CBS Radio and his work as chairman of the Broadcasters Foundation of AmericaAnd more!Watch the recording of this episode HERE:ABOUT THIS EPISODE'S GUEST: Scott Herman was born and raised in Brooklyn, NY. He graduated from Brooklyn College with a degree in television and radio in 1980 and was named “Alumnus of the Year” in 2002. He started his career at 1010 WINS as a desk assistant and eventually worked his way up within CBS Radio and its predecessor companies, Group W and Infinity Broadcasting until he was named Chief Operating Officer of CBS Radio. He oversaw and supported hundreds of local station operations in dozens of cities until he retired in 2021. Previously, Herman was Executive Vice President, Operations for CBS Radio. His first corporate appointment was in 2003 when he was named CBS Radio's Executive Vice President, Eastern Region.  Before that, he was Senior Vice President, Market Manager for the division's New York properties.In May 2011, he received an Ellis Island Medal of Honor from the National Ethnic Coalition of Organizations and Radio Ink magazine named him one of the 40 Most Powerful People in Radio for multiple consecutive years. He has been on the board of the Radio Advertising Bureau (RAB), International Radio and Television Society Foundation, National Association of Broadcasters (NAB), Brooklyn College, and currently serves as Chairman of the Broadcasters Foundation of America. ABOUT THE PODCAST: Chachi Loves Everybody is brought to you by Benztown and hosted by the President of Benztown, Dave “Chachi” Denes. Get a behind-the-scenes look at the myths and legends of the radio industry.PEOPLE MENTIONED: Sister Camille D'Arienzo, Bill Roswell, Paul Gluck, Bob Ross, Bill Branson, Bill Korn, Dan Mason, Weezie Kramer, Opie and Anthony, Mel Karmazin, Tom Chiusano, Chris Booker, Linda Lopez, Leslie Gold, Ron and Fez, Tom Leykis, Harvey Nagler Joel Hollander, Chet Buchanan, Les Moonves, Kevin Weatherly, David Field, Mary Berner, Bob Pittman, Rich Bressler, Jeff Smulyan, Phil Lombardo, Jim Thompson, Tim McCarthy, Greg Janoff, Steve Swenson, Mark Mason, Ben Mevorach, John Waugaman, Erica FarberABOUT BENZTOWN: Benztown is a leading international audio imaging, production library, voiceover, programming, podcasting, and jingle production company with over 3,000 affiliations on six different continents. Benztown provides audio brands and radio stations of all formats with end-to-end imaging and production, making high-quality sound and world-class audio branding a reality for radio stations of all market sizes and budgets. Benztown was named to the prestigious Inc. 5000 by Inc. magazine for five consecutive years as one of America's Fastest-Growing Privately Held Companies. With studios in Los Angeles, New York, London and Stuttgart, Benztown offers the highest quality audio imaging work parts for 23 libraries across 15 music and spoken word formats including AC, Hot AC, CHR, Country, Hip Hop and R&B, Rhythmic, Classic Hits, Rock, News/Talk, Sports, and JACK. Benztown provides custom VO and imaging across all formats, including commercial VO and copywriting in partnership with Yamanair Creative. Benztown Radio Networks produces, markets, and distributes high-quality programming and services to radio stations around the world, including: The Rick Dees Weekly Top 40 Countdown, The Daily Dees Show, The Todd-N-Tyler Radio Empire, Hot Mix, Sunday Night Slow Jams with R Dub!, Flashback, Top 10 Now, AudioLogger, Audio Architecture, Radio Merch Shop, The Rooster Show Prep, AmeriCountry, and Benztown Swag Bank. Benztown + McVay Media Podcast Networks produces and markets premium podcasts including: The Making of: A National Geographic Podcast, Run It Again, Hot Chicken and Cage-Free Conversation with Byron Kennedy, and Edelman Financial Engines' Everyday Wealth.Web: benztown.comFacebook: facebook.com/benztownradioTwitter: @benztownradioLinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/benztownInstagram: instagram.com/benztownradio

Metro High School on the Near North Side of Chicago is only one of three high schools in the country that operates without walls and uses the resources of the city for learning. Four students convey how marine biology is taught at the Shed Aquarium, radio production at WIMD, TV production at Dick Barnett studio WMAQ, drafting at architectural firms and blue collar jobs at factories.

The OTRNow Radio Program Easter Celebration (01)Fibber McGee and Molly. March 23, 1948. NBC net, WMAQ, Chicago aircheck. Johnson's Wax. Molly has won the Wistful Vista "I Like To Patronize Local Merchants Because..." contest. The prize is an Easter frock. This is a network, sponsored version of cat. #12034. Jim Jordan, Marian Jordan, Harlow Wilcox (announcer), Billy Mills and His Orchestra, The King's Men, Sandra Gould, Bill Thompson, Arthur Q. Bryan, Gale Gordon, Don Quinn (writer), Phil Leslie (writer). The Great Gildersleeve. April 25, 1943. NBC net. Kraft Pabst-Ett. Leroy's going to make big money raising rabbits. Kay Francis makes an appeal for the Second War Loan. The president of the Kraft Cheese Company, J. L. Kraft, delivers his annual Easter message. Ben Alexander, Earle Ross, Harold Peary, James L. Kraft, John Whedon (writer), Kay Francis, Ken Carpenter (announcer), Lillian Randolph, Lurene Tuttle, Richard LeGrand, Sam Moore (writer), Shirley Mitchell (?), Walter Tetley. The Jell-O Program Starring Jack Benny. April 09, 1939. Red net. Jell-O. Kenny sings, "I'm Building A Sailboat Of Dreams." The cast does a nursing drama called, "Four Girls In White." The patient turns out to be Shlepperman!. Jack Benny, Don Wilson, Mary Livingstone, Phil Harris and His Orchestra, Kenny Baker, Sam Hearn, Harry Baldwin, Ed Beloin (writer, performer: doubles), Bill Morrow (writer), Blanche Stewart (doubles).The Lucky Strike Program Starring Jack Benny. April 13, 1952. CBS net. Lucky Strike. A stroll down Wilshire Boulevard for the Easter Parade. Jack and Mary sing! One of the commercials features a message from "The National Tobacco Tax Research Council," praising the industry for supporting many farm families and financing the federal, state and local governments. The script is similar to the one used on April 17, 1949. The show was recorded on April 6, 1952. Artie Auerbach, Bea Benaderet, Del Sharbutt (commercial spokesman), Dennis Day, Don Wilson, Jack Benny, Mary Livingstone, Mel Blanc, Phil Harris, Eddie Anderson, Sara Berner, Sheldon Leonard, The Sportsmen, Arthur Q. Bryan, L. A. Speed Riggs (tobacco auctioneer), Stuffy Singer, Mahlon Merrick (music director), Hilliard Marks (producer), Milt Josefsberg (writer), Sam Perrin (writer), George Balzer (writer), John Tackaberry (writer). The Gulf Screen Guild Theatre. April 09, 1939. CBS net. Revue. Gulf. A revue and a skit titled "We're Taking Off." Mickey shows Rudy and Joan how to play a love scene. Rosemary Lane, Rudy Vallee, Mickey Rooney, Joan Bennett, The King's Men, Everett Freeman (writer), A. Edward Selton (? director), George Murphy (m. c.), Oscar Bradley and His Orchestra, John Conte (announcer), Frank Loesser (special lyrics). Maxwell House Coffee Time. April 03, 1947. NBC net. Maxwell House. There's only two more shopping days until Easter. Gracie not-too-subtley hints for a new hat. "The Beverly Hills Uplift Society" tries to help. George Burns, Gracie Allen, Meredith Willson and His Orchestra, Bill Goodwin, Paul Henning (writer), Keith Fowler (writer), Mel Blanc, Elvia Allman, Verna Felton, Lurene Tuttle. The Shadow. March 24, 1940. Mutual net. "The Plot That Failed". Blue Coal. The Shadow is tricked into aiding two "scientists" place six strange machines around the city. A melted steam shovel gives Lamont the clue to the purpose of the mysterious machines. As "The Shadow" prevents the entire city from being melted, Margo plans to boil four hundred Easter eggs! The system cue has been deleted. Ken Roberts (announcer), William Johnstone, Jerry Devine (writer), Marjorie Anderson, Everett Sloane, Edwin Jerome, Kenny Delmar, Alan Reed, Wilson Tuttle (producer, director), Elsie Thompson (organist), Paul Huber (commercial spokesman).

Doug Cummings is a resident of Highland Park, where the shooting tragedy happened on July 4th at the Independence Day parade. He wrote the personal safety handbook, Escaping the O-Zone, to help people take steps to keep themselves safe and preventing becoming a victim. All proceeds go to the Highland Park Community Foundation. He talks about his reporting career, which started in Kansas at WIBW; why starting at a small station is helpful for a media career and education; working in Kansas City at KCMO; graduating from the Public Affairs Reporting Program at University of Illinois/Springfield; doing legislative reporting for WTMX in Chicago, then street reporting at WMAQ and WGN; talking to victims of fires, crime, shootings, family murders and how they wanted control back; being the director of security at a church; the Highland Park shooting, which was “absolute devastation”; security consulting; why he got back into the media and why he liked reporting; approaching victims after a tragedy; reporters' PTSD and why they should get help if they report on serious stories; why he left the media to go into security, the risks of owning a gun, and more.Listen to the first interview I did with Doug 10 years ago here.This is from a livestream that we did; watch the full interview here.Click the link below to play, or download it by right-clicking (on a PC) or holding down the CTRL key and clicking on it (for Mac). http://radiogirl.us/audio/RG191.mp3Watch the Radiogirl livestreams and videos at the Radiogirl FB page and on YouTube (also live-streaming on Radiogirl Twitter, Metrolingua Twitter, and my own Fakebook page).If you like what I'm doing, Buy Me a Coffee...thanks!

EPISODE 6: Yohance speaks to the Black minister about the notion that the attacker and his victim have become friends.CreditsHost: Yohance LacourProducers: Bill Healy, Dana Brozost-Kelleher, Erisa Apantaku, Sarah GeisSound Design/Mixing and Music Supervision: Steven Jackson and Phil Dmochowski at the Audio Non-Visual CompanyOriginal Music: Taka YasuzawaExecutive Producers: Alison Flowers and Jamie Kalven (Invisible Institute) and Josh Bloch (USG Audio)Production Support: Jennifer Sears and Josh LaolagiFact-checking: Angely MercadoKey Art: Kenneth L. Copeland, Jr.Special Thanks: Mindy Pugh and The Progressive Community Church Archives at the Illinois Institute of Technology Archival audio in this episode include (in order of appearance): CNN, NPR/All Things Considered, WMAQ, Paramount Pictures, and WBEZ. For more information, go to usgaudio.com. To learn about the Invisible Institute's human rights reporting, visit invisible.institute.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

EPISODE 4: As the trial approaches, a key witness goes missing and another is murdered. CreditsHost: Yohance LacourProducers: Bill Healy, Dana Brozost-Kelleher, Erisa Apantaku, Sarah GeisSound Design/Mixing and Music Supervision: Steven Jackson and Phil Dmochowski at the Audio Non-Visual CompanyOriginal Music: Taka YasuzawaExecutive Producers: Alison Flowers and Jamie Kalven (Invisible Institute) and Josh Bloch (USG Audio)Production Support: Jennifer Sears and Josh LaolagiFact-checking: Angely MercadoKey Art: Kenneth L. Copeland, Jr.Special Thanks: James Cutler, Steve Bogira, Elizabeth Smith and the Cook Clerk of the Circuit CourtArchival audio in this episode include (in order of appearance): WMAQ, Fox Chicago, Dateline, and WBEZ. For more information, go to usgaudio.com. To learn about the Invisible Institute's human rights reporting, visit invisible.institute.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

EPISODE 5: The Black community becomes deeply divided over some of its leaders supporting the family of the attacker.CreditsHost: Yohance LacourProducers: Bill Healy, Dana Brozost-Kelleher, Erisa Apantaku, Sarah GeisSound Design/Mixing and Music Supervision: Steven Jackson and Phil Dmochowski at the Audio Non-Visual CompanyOriginal Music: Taka YasuzawaExecutive Producers: Alison Flowers and Jamie Kalven (Invisible Institute) and Josh Bloch (USG Audio)Production Support: Jennifer Sears and Josh LaolagiFact-checking: Angely MercadoKey Art: Kenneth L. Copeland, Jr.Special Thanks: Brother Randy Evans, Steve Bogira, the family of Joe Lattimore, Mindy Pugh and The Progressive Community Church Archives at the Illinois Institute of Technology, and Bob Berlin Archival audio in this episode include (in order of appearance): CNN, Dateline, WBEZ, NPR, WMAQ, C-SPAN, and WTTW. For more information, go to usgaudio.com. To learn about the Invisible Institute's human rights reporting, visit invisible.institute.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

EPISODE 2: Yohance begins to investigate the beating for a neighborhood newspaper, when his reporting gets some unwanted attention.CreditsHost: Yohance LacourProducers: Bill Healy, Dana Brozost-Kelleher, Erisa Apantaku, Sarah GeisSound Design/Mixing and Music Supervision: Steven Jackson and Phil Dmochowski at the Audio Non-Visual CompanyOriginal Music: Taka YasuzawaExecutive Producers: Alison Flowers and Jamie Kalven (Invisible Institute) and Josh Bloch (USG Audio)Production Support: Jennifer Sears and Josh LaolagiFact-checking: Angely MercadoKey Art: Kenneth L. Copeland, Jr.Special Thanks: Stacy Nzingha Hill Archival audio in this episode include (in order of appearance): CBS Evening News; NPR/All Things Considered; YouTube; CNN; WMAQ; Sounds of Blackness; Twista, Faith Evans and Capitol Records; Mary J. Blige and MCA Records; The President's Weekly Radio Address, WTTW, Dateline, NBC News, Fox Chicago, and Universal Pictures. For more information, go to usgaudio.com. To learn about the Invisible Institute's human rights reporting, visit invisible.institute.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

EPISODE 3: News stories about the beating zero in on reconciliation and racial healing, as the attacker's parents meet with prominent Black leaders.CreditsHost: Yohance LacourProducers: Bill Healy, Dana Brozost-Kelleher, Erisa Apantaku, Sarah GeisSound Design/Mixing and Music Supervision: Steven Jackson and Phil Dmochowski at the Audio Non-Visual CompanyOriginal Music: Taka YasuzawaExecutive Producers: Alison Flowers and Jamie Kalven (Invisible Institute) and Josh Bloch (USG Audio)Production Support: Jennifer Sears and Josh LaolagiFact-checking: Angely MercadoKey Art: Kenneth L. Copeland, Jr.Special Thanks: Mindy Pugh and The Progressive Community Church Archives at the Illinois Institute of Technology Archival audio in this episode include (in order of appearance): The President's Weekly Radio Address, CNN, Fox News, Fox Chicago, WMAQ, CBS Chicago, Getty Images NBC News Archives, Boys II Men UMG Recording Inc. and Motown Record Company, and NPR/All Things Considered. For more information, go to usgaudio.com. To learn about the Invisible Institute's human rights reporting, visit invisible.institute.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

EPISODE 1: When a 13-year-old Black boy is attacked in Chicago's Bridgeport neighborhood, Yohance rallies his crew to avenge the beating.CreditsHost: Yohance LacourProducers: Bill Healy, Dana Brozost-Kelleher, Erisa Apantaku, Sarah GeisSound Design/Mixing and Music Supervision: Steven Jackson and Phil Dmochowski at the Audio Non-Visual CompanyOriginal Music: Taka YasuzawaExecutive Producers: Alison Flowers and Jamie Kalven (Invisible Institute) and Josh Bloch (USG Audio)Production Support: Jennifer Sears and Josh LaolagiFact-checking: Angely MercadoKey Art: Kenneth L. Copeland, Jr.Special Thanks: The Sebring Crew (Earl, Peewee, Willie, Ro, Jamaz) Kanesha Broadwater, Michael Clark Archival audio in this episode include (in order of appearance): C-SPAN, CBS Evening News, NPR/All Things Considered, MSNBC/NBC News, WBEZ, Dateline, CNN, WTTW, Universal Pictures, Columbia Pictures, NBC Evening News, NPR/Weekend Edition, YouTube, CBS Chicago, The Today Show, WMAQ, and Conus. For more information, go to usgaudio.com. To learn about the Invisible Institute's human rights reporting, visit invisible.institute.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Join the team as they discuss missing person cases Joanna Lopez and Margaret Ellen Fox.  Joanna Lopez's eerie PSA has left viewers baffled for years.   Can the FBI's recently enhanced recording of Margaret Ellen Fox's ransom call shed light on her abductor?You can reach us on Instagram: smalltownmissingSources (Joanna Lopez) – The Very Obscure Disappearance Of Joanna Lopez (Only known through a Chicago TV Sign-Off poster). : UnresolvedMysteries (reddit.com) – posted by ChrisPolygonWMAQ Channel 5 - PSAs, Meditation, Sign-Off & Joanna Lopez 'Missing' Slide (1/14/1989) - YouTube – 1989 signoffhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_b9v7JY3ZOc – WMAQ NBC 5 Chicago Signoff (1991)Unidentified Person / NamUs #UP12976 | NamUs (ojp.gov)A Possible Lead on the Joanna Lopez 1989 Missing Cold Case : MissingPersonsUSA (reddit.com) – posted by  explosionhazard, proudeveningstarSources (Margaret Ellen Fox) -MARGARET ELLEN FOX — FBIhttps://www.doenetwork.org/cases/1280dfnj.htmlFBI offers reward, releases evidence to solve Burlington NJ cold case (courierpostonline.com) - by Carol Comegno, June 24, 2019https://charleyproject.org/case/margaret-ellen-fox Foul Play: Crime SeriesAward-winning and oldest crime series podcast brings you personally curated crime stories.Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

Episode 151: I will discuss Thrillerama on WNBQ (WMAQ)-TV Channel 5 in the 1960s. My memories of CB Radios in the 1970s and actor Paul Sorvino. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/pete-kastanes/message

Episode 151: I will discuss Thrillerama on WNBQ (WMAQ)-TV Channel 5 in the 1960s. My memories of CB Radios in the 1970s and actor Paul Sorvino. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/pete-kastanes/message

The University of Chicago Roundtable grew out of arguments had by professors at the faculty club. In 1931 they were convinced their forum would make for good radio. WMAQ agreed. The show premiered on February 1st of that year. It began running nationally over NBC on October 15th, 1933. The thirty-minute time slot allowed for little grandstanding. Professors rotated with each broadcast according to their expertise. They sat at a triangular table, which put the speakers face-to-face. It had time-warning lights facing each chair and was built like a sloping pyramid, with a microphone at the top. If people really were seeing UFOs in the sky they had to be coming from other worlds. On December 19th, 1948 The Roundtable attempted to answer the question from a scientific point of view. There were no scripts, but Roundtable was the first show of its kind to issue a weekly magazine. It contained a transcript of the previous program, biographies of the participants, listener feedback, suggested topical reading, and a schedule of coming broadcasts. The University of Chicago Roundtable would air until June 12th, 1955, finally going off the air when NBC launched Monitor.

Campus Correspondent 56-10-09 WMAQ-Northwestern U- The Future of Train transportation

On January 14, 1989, NBC affiliate TV station WMAQ in Chicago was broadcasting their regular sign-off for the evening. This included a number of Public Services announcements, followed by the nightly playing of the National Anthem. After the station signed off for the early moring hours, a missing child poster was displayed. But there was something incredibly unnerving about this particular broadcast. The first was the lack of information. An extremely poor quality photo (you can barely make out the person's face, it's that bad) was displayed along with the text "Missing-Joanna Lopez" alongside a Chicago phone number. No other information accompanied the image. Two years later on the same station, the same obscure posted appeared again after the station signed off--this time the image remained for 10 seconds before switching to the familiar colored bars that anyone familiar with TV in the early 1990's likely remembers seeing.All this would lead you to the conclusion that Joanna Lopez, whoever she was, was still missing in 1991. But there was just one problem--there is no record of anyone by the name Joanna Lopez going missing in the late 1980's in Chicago.Armchair detectives have spent hours combing the Internet for any record, any article, any evidence that a person by the name of Joanna Lopez ever existed and was missing in 1989.Today's episode features returning guest Joann Li and together we discuss all the questions around this bizarre and incredibly obscure situation. NOTE: This episode discusses a television broadcast and an image-which unfortunately cannot be displayed in a podcast format. For this reason, we encourage you to visit http://143mysteries.com or our Instagram page here: https://www.instagram.com/143mysteries/Images associated with this case and our discussion will be posted on both platforms. 

WGN’s Steve Bertrand and Larry Langford, Director of Media Affairs for the Chicago Fire Department and former reporter for WMAQ, join John Williams to talk about the 30th anniversary of the Great Chicago Flood.

WGN’s Steve Bertrand and Larry Langford, Director of Media Affairs for the Chicago Fire Department and former reporter for WMAQ, join John Williams to talk about the 30th anniversary of the Great Chicago Flood.

During the 1953-54 season, NBC Chicago's WMAQ and the Speech Department at Northwestern University, jointly broadcast a series of radio essays entitled Americana. Each episode explored a facet of American life or history and the characters who made it come alive. Hosted by Professor Martin Maloney, It followed the previous season's The Meaning of America. The February 13th, 1954 episode was called “A Study in Villainy.”

In This Episode Guest: Ginger Zee, ABC News and Good Morning America Chief Meteorologist Drive Weather App Discussion: Recent weather disasters and climate change Lightning Round: Guess the Infomercial 5% Discount at https://helicity.co/sff #weatherfools - We present the fools doing stupid things in weather situations Weather Trollbot 5000 - Our repurposed robot interprets what our weather friends were really thinking when responding to trolls Reveal of our next guest(s)… Check out our Patreon page for exciting ways to support our podcast and interact with us more!  www.patreon.com/stormfrontfreaks Our Guest Ginger Zee, Chief Meteorologist at ABC News and Good Morning America Ginger Zee is the chief meteorologist at ABC News, reporting on the nation's weather on “Good Morning America” and across ABC News broadcasts and digital platforms.   Prior to joining ABC News, she was a meteorologist at NBC station WMAQ in Chicago and WOOD-TV in Grand Rapids, MI.   An acclaimed author, the Emmy Award-winning meteorologist releases her latest book on January 11th titled, "A Little Closer to Home: How I Found the Calm After the Storm". Websites and contact info for Ginger: Twitter - @Ginger_Zee Book "A Little Closer To Home" on Amazon or shop your local bookstore See the Weather Forecast Along Your Route with Drive Weather App Get 5% discount at Helicity including Storm Front Freaks Podcast Merch at helicity.co/sff #weatherfools Links: Phil - Looters get caught stealing from tornado stricken homes Phil - Nebraska wind storm topples 18-wheeler Phil - Washington drivers have trouble in snow Phil - Man walking with umbrella struck by lightning Dina - Fighting a wind storm Cyrena - Man breaks off ice (1:15) Submit your questions or comments about this show to questions@stormfrontfreaks.com or on our social media accounts and we may read it on our next episode! Twitter: @stromfrontfreak Facebook: @stormfrontfreaks Instagram: @stormfrontfreaks Next episode we will be LIVE at the National Storm Chasers Summit in Oklahoma City on January 21-22, 2022.  You can still register in advance of the event at chasersummit.com or register to watch the virtual stream!  We're scheduled to chat with speakers like Reed Timmer, Josh Morgerman, Brett Adair, Daniel Shaw, Tim Marshall and more!  Become a member of our patreon.com/stormfrontfreaks to tune in LIVE or look for the audio podcast available sometime soon after the weekend. Credits Opening Music: Brett Epstein Closing Music: Gabe Cox Other Music: “Pecos Hank” Schyma from El Reno Blues

July 8, 1949 NBC Radio Network. Downs worked as a radio announcer and program director in 1939 at WLOK in Lima, Ohio, after his first year of college. In 1940, he moved on to WWJ in Detroit. Downs served in the United States Army during World War II in 1943 and then joined the NBC radio network at WMAQ as an announcer in Chicago, where he lived until 1954. Origination of the early Dave Garroway Show. While at WMAQ, Downs also acted, including as the "co-pilot", along with famed Chicago children's program personality Ned Locke, on the Uncle Ned's Squadron program in 1951 https://garrowayatlarge.com/index.php/2021/03/10/remembering-hugh-downs/

CBS Radio Final broadcast November 1960. Using the premise that the Kingfish had set up a radio station in the Lodge Hall of the Mystic Knights of the Sea, Amos & Andy playing records between comic sketches and were often joined by a guest celebrity. Amos 'n' Andy is a situation comedy set in the African-American community. It was very popular in the United States from the 1920s through the 1950s on both radio and television. Amos and Andy began as one of the first radio comedy series, written and voiced by Freeman Gosden and Charles Correll and originating from station WMAQ in Chicago. Although the characters had been a part of the radio scene since 1928, by the time the Music Hall began airing in 1954, the franchise was still important enough to attract some of the biggest names in the music, radio and movie industry as guests.

This is a snippet from Breaking Walls Episode 120: Radio and The Harvest (1936 - 1954) ____________________ Jim Jordan was born on a farm near Peoria, Illinois on November 16th, 1896. He met Marian Driscoll, a coal miner's daughter, at choir practice. She was born on April 15th, 1898. Both wanted a life in the theater. He studied voice and she played the piano. They were married on August 31st, 1918. By the 1920s Jim and Marion were performing together on stage, playing in small-town movie houses and lodge halls throughout the midwest. Their two children, Kathryn, and Jim Jr. were born at the end of Vaudeville tours. Vaudeville wasn't paying off. They went broke in 1923 and Jim went to work in a department store, but the Jordans couldn't stay away from the stage. Jim soon went to Chicago for a traveling musical show. In 1924 the couple debuted on the radio. Under that first contract, they were heard on WIBO as The O'Henry Twins for twenty-six weeks. From 1925 until 1927, they played over Chicago's WENR, gradually making the transition to comedy. They were heard in a children's show, The Air Scouts until December 31st, 1929 and both Jim's Grab Bag and Luke and Mirandy until 1931. Over this early period they developed dozens of on-air voices. In 1929 the Jordans met Don Quinn on The Farmer Rusk Hour. They became friends, with Quinn penning occasional gags for the couple. Their loose partnership led to success. On Luke and Mirandy, Jordan played a character named Uncle Luke, a fibber of sorts, and Marian was Aunt Mirandy, his wife. They starred in skits on The National Farm and Home Hour over NBC's WMAQ. This would last until 1935. They simultaneously were featured players in a soap opera, The Smith Family. It was this partnership that eventually led to Smackout.

WMAQ, Chicago aircheck The Bob Arbogast Show evening of November 1, 1951. The Arbogast program contained comedy and satire on WMAQ from 1951-54, he went on to become a writer and voice-over performer on the West Coast. He was born April 1, 1927. He died March 21, 2009 at age 81.

The news to know for Wednesday, March 17th, 2021! We'll tell you about: severe storms that could impact tens of millions of Americans what a newly-declassified report says about other countries getting involved in American elections when young children, including babies, might expect to get COVID-19 vaccines how long the mastermind behind a celebrity Twitter hack will spend in prison which country is testing out a four-day work week Those stories and more in about 10 minutes!  Head to www.theNewsWorthy.com to read more about any of the stories mentioned under the section titled 'Episodes' or see sources below... This episode is brought to you by Fitbod.me/newsworthy & EveryBottleBack.org Get ad-free episodes and support the show by becoming an INSIDER: www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider        Sources: Severe Storm Risk: USA Today, WaPo, CBS News, NWS Intel: Russia, Iran Tried to Influence Election: NY Times, Politico, WSJ, AP, DNI Biggest Migrant Surge in 20 Years: Reuters, Axios, WSJ, ABC News, DHS Moderna Testing Vaccine on Young Children: WSJ, NPR, NBC News, Moderna Teen Sentenced for Massive Twitter Hack: The Verge, NY Times, Forbes, AP Serial Stowaway Arrested Again: FOX News, WMAQ, WGN Air Travel is Surging: CBS News, WaPo, AP, WSJ St. Patrick's Day: USA Today, People, Britannica Work Wednesday: Spain to Test the 4-Day Work Week: The Guardian, Forbes, WaPo

The Super Bowl is set and the Buccaneers are ready to make history and hosting the champion Chiefs. But, with the “Big Game” still over a week away, we will focus on some other things, like College Basketball, on this edition of the show. Host T.J. Rives is back with his guests to discuss how Tampa Bay went to Green Bay and advanced their second ever Super Bowl by winning the NFC Championship. They will meet up with the Kansas City Chiefs, who will look to repeat as Super Bowl champions after their victory last weekend at Arrowhead against the Buffalo Bills in the AFC title game. First up, get the thoughts of Brian Edwards, senior handicapper Majorwager.com and Vegas Insider, on the Bucs and Chiefs advancing to Super Bowl 55. Brian also gives takes on the controversial hire of Josh Heupel by the Tennessee Volunteers/the SEC after having come from the UCF football program in Orlando. Then, it’s a special edition of our “YouTube Round Table” as T.J. welcomes in long time sports radio stars: Ronnie “Night Train” Lane from the Tampa Bay Market and the Buccaneers radio broadcast. And, also aboard is George Hoffman, a great legendary Chicago sports radio reporter from WMAQ radio and “The Score” Sports Radio in the “Windy City.” The guys discuss the championship game wins last week and also some more Championship talk on the anniversaries of the Bears winning the Super Bowl over New England 35 years ago and the Buccaneers triumph 18 years ago against the Oakland Raiders. Also, find out more about George’s new storytelling podcast “Tell Me A Story I Don’t Know” that features outstanding national media personalities with Chicago ties telling great stories about their backgrounds and from their work as sports media personalities. That podcast is debuted this week with Mike Wilbon of ESPN, as the initial guest. Finally, Brian Edward is back on board talking lots of college basketball, including the SEC-Big 12 challenge basketball games on Saturday. Which underdogs does Brian like for this weekend? And what are the best teams to keep track of on the college hardwood moving forward towards March? Catch it all as part of “3 Dog Thursday” and make sure to subscribe / rate and review us on Apple Podcasts Spotify, Etc.!! Use WynnBET and get a $500 risk-free bet! SIGN UP New Jersey SIGN UP Colorado Follow - Twitter | Instagram Watch - YouTube | Twitch Listen - Apple | Spotify Read - SportsGamblingPodcast.com Discuss - Slack Support for this episode - WynnBet | BetterThan.Vegas | Bettor Edge code "SGP" | AcePerHead.com/SGP Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The World's Great Novels Experience distance learning 1940s style with The World's Great Novel presented by the NBC University of the Air. The World's Great Novels, produce by the NBC University of the Air, worked with the University of Louisville, the University of Tulsa and Washington State University to present serialized adaptions of classic novels over two to six episodes. Listeners could enroll in correspondence courses and earn college credit for listening to the books. For a quarter, students could purchase a companion study guide, The Handbook of the World's Great Novels. The show was broadcast out of Chicago from 1944 to 1948 on WMAQ and other NBC stations with a group of actors from Chicago. In 1948 the show changed names to NBC University Theater, moved to Hollywood and changed the format from 30-minute shows to one hour shows. This version of the show aired from 1948 to 1951. Guest commentators appeared on some shows providing commentary about the book currently being reuded novelists, magazine editors, and academics.The universities also provided messages during the broadcast to let listeners know that they can earn college credit for listening to and reading the classics.

When I think about Cortney Hall, the word "dynamic" comes to mind. When you hear what she has to say about balancing working in hard news with also being the host of timeout & halftime activity at Bulls games you'll understand. The host of Chicago Today sat down with me and we discussed how she's able to toggle between being taken seriously and being fun. She also offered me a teaching tip that I plan on using. 

#1687, True History, Destination Freedom “The Saga of Blanche K. Bruce” 9/4/49 WMAQ, News with Edward R. Murrow 3/6/50 CBS, Behind the Mike (Excerpt) “Cooks” 1/19/41 NBC. Tuned To Yesterday features programs from radio's golden era. Drama, Comedy, Western, Sci-Fi and more. Produced by Mark Lavonier.

Michele Fiore is a reporter at Fox 32 Chicago and talks about why it's a great place to work; what a desk assistant does; how they choose stories to cover and what makes a good story; how journalism has changed; the difference between working in TV and radio; working in Decatur, Illinois; working in Chicago at Metro Networks, WMAQ radio, CLTV, and WBBM Newsradio; working in Milwaukee at WTMJ Radio and WTMJ TV, and CBS 58 TV as a reporter and at the news desk; her work at WAND TV in Springfield; how to get work in the media; why getting along with people and being a team player are important; how social media affects reporting; how TV stories are put together and why TV is fun; how they check sources; what Milwaukee is like; how to find people to interview for stories; how radio stories are different from TV stories; how to create a compelling story; how she likes doing both reporting and anchoring radio; advice for getting into broadcasting; what makes good writing, and more. See videos at Michele's YouTube page. Click the link below to play, or download it by right-clicking (on a PC) or holding down the CTRL key and clicking on it (for Mac). http://radiogirl.us/audio/RG170.mp3

In This Episode Brought to you by atmosphereweather.com Guest: Ginger Zee, Chief Meteorologist at ABC News and Good Morning America Lightning Round: Family Feud-Top 10 Grossing Animated Movies #WeatherFools-We present the fools doing stupid things in weather situations Wx Resources-We share some great websites, equipment, videos or other resources that you will enjoy Our Guest Ginger Zee, Chief Meteorologist at ABC News and Good Morning America Ginger Zee is the chief meteorologist at ABC News, reporting on the nation’s weather on “Good Morning America” and across ABC News broadcasts and digital platforms.  Prior to joining ABC News, she was a meteorologist at NBC station WMAQ in Chicago and WOOD-TV in Grand Rapids, MI.  Zee, who has storm chased since college has a genuine passion for the atmosphere and a dedication to getting young people interested in science. An acclaimed author, the Emmy Award-winning meteorologist attended Valparaiso University and holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in meteorology.  Follow Ginger on Social Media: @ginger_zee on Twitter @gingerzeetv on Facebook Download the Atmosphere Weather app and see the hourly weather forecast on a clock for a quick read.  Learn more at www.atmosphereweather.com Visit Helicity.co for our Storm Front Freaks lineup of merchandise.  Use the latest episode code: STORM at check-out for 10% off your entire order #WeatherFools Links: Dina-Motorcycle Bail Outs on Slick Roads Brady-Twitter San Miguel Sheriff Large Boulder the Size of a Small Boulder Phil-Dayton Contractors Charged with Theft Post-Tornadoes Phil-Bloomington, TX Schools Can’t Track Hurricane Harvey Recovery Money Phil-Florida Man Sets Fire to Home to Keep Warm Phil-Twitter Massive Downhill Snow Slope Bicycle Pile-Up Jen-Driving Through Flooded Field/Road Jen-Revolving Doors Bust During Strong Storms Wx Resources Links: Dina-NWS Interactive Local Storm Reports Display Phil-Pecos Hank Schyma YouTube Video: Tornadoes of 2019 Submit your questions or comments about this show to questions@stormfrontfreaks.com and we may read it on our next episode! Next Episode records on February 20th at 9pmET/8pmCT.  Returning to the show to talk about the 150th Birthday of the NWS is former Weather Channel Winter Weather Expert, Tom Niziol! Credits Opening Music: Brett Epstein Closing Music: Gabe Cox Other Music: “Pecos Hank” Schyma from El Reno Blues

On Thanksgiving Day in 1947, as east-coast families were digesting dinner and settling in for dessert, Bob Crosby’s Club Fifteen took to the air on CBS with fifteen minutes of popular music opposite Guy Lombardo on NBC. Musical programs like Club Fifteen and The Chesterfield Supperclub were often used as buffers between late afternoon and prime-time programming. Because the east-coast is three hours ahead of the west, most shows recorded in Hollywood were initially done for eastern primetime. By Thanksgiving of 1947 west-coast listeners received either a single live broadcast, a delayed transcription, or a live repeat. For example, at 8PM over WNBC in New York, The Aldrich Family, starring Ezra Stone as Henry Aldrich took to the air. Although NBC aired the show live in Chicago over WMAQ at 7, on the west-coast, NBC programmed the series to air at 8:30PM on KFI. At 8:30PM eastern time, live from Los Angeles, Burns and Allen signed on for Maxwell House. Tobe Reed was the announcer. Hans Conried was an oft-featured character actor. As usual, Gracie held George’s singing in a higher regard than most. That month, the Burns and Allen’s rating was 21.4. Nearly twenty million people heard this broadcast.

"The value of journalism has never been greater. Its significance has never been more meaningful... If you've got a passion for telling people something that they don't know but need to know, you're in the right business." Legendary Chicago broadcaster Carol Marin on emerging journalism, political corruption, tips on interviewing -- and her rise from Tennessee schoolteacher to 60 Minutes correspondent.

On tonight’s episode of Andrea Darlas and The Reporters – Andrea welcomes an esteemed group on journalists including: Shamus Toomey (Block Club/DNA Info), Phil Rogers (WMAQ News), Tahman Bradley (WGN News).  They dive into their careers and how they tackled some of Chicago’s toughest stories – Listen in and tune in next week for the […]

On tonight’s episode of Andrea Darlas and The Reporters – Andrea welcomes an esteemed group on journalists including: Anne Kavanagh (Media Pros 24/7), Mary Ann Ahern (NBC News/WMAQ), Shia Kapos (Politico).  They dive into their careers and how they tackled some of Chicago’s toughest stories – Listen in and tune in next week for the […]

Josh Liss is living the sports radio dream: he’s spent his entire career in sports, and has been the sports director and morning sports anchor on WBBM since 1998. He talks about how he preps, how he writes effective stories, how the internet has changed his reporting, how he deals with superfans, how he got into radio, playing sports and dealing with obstacles, working at WVVX Radio and WSCR The Score in the early years, advice for getting into sports media, how sports reporting is different from broadcasting sports opinion, what athletes might think about media attention, specializing in sports, working at WMAQ, how he got his fantastic WBBM gig, mistakes, his videos, and more.Click the link below to play, or download it by right-clicking (on a PC) or holding down the CTRL key and clicking on it (for Mac).http://radiogirl.us/audio/RG151.mp3

Bob Roberts has been a reporter for several years at WBBM Newsradio, and he talks about covering stories, violence in Chicago (1974 was the worst year), being a reporter with City News Bureau; his passion for trains; how he got into radio and news; being on the air at WIUS Radio at Indiana University and even WNUR Radio (Northwestern); being a music DJ and doing news at WMET, WDHF, and WMAQ; reporting news on WYEN with his biggest exclusive ever: John Wayne Gacy; working in New York at 1010 WINS; the collapse of WMAQ and road to WBBM; being a “reporter not repeater”; how he quickly puts together news stories and how he ensures accuracy; Stew Cohen's book about WYEN, where Bob was "Frank Rhodes", working at the Associated Press, and more. Bob also had a cameo in a video I made featuring Lisa Fielding at WBBM. Click the link below to play, or download it by right-clicking (on a PC) or holding down the CTRL key and clicking on it (for Mac).http://radiogirl.us/audio/RG145.mp3

Richard Durham created Destination Freedom which premiered on June 27, 1948 on Chicago radio WMAQ to battle the perception of the African American Society as defined by White Supremacists groups. Durham asked for nothing in return except that the truth get out. We hope you enjoy the 4 episodes we’ve chosen for you today and we also hope you all have a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Thanks for supporting Brando Classic Old Time Radio.

Dr.G’s guest today is the award-winning investigative journalist, Roberta Baskin. The impact of her work has made controversial waves across the media having exposed misconduct among the worlds most trusted and influential corporations – from the Nike sweat shops to the Small Smiles Medicaid scam to the Heineken toxins. Stories ridden with controversy, Roberta backs down to no one, and reveals the hidden truth behind how she cracked these cases. Through her latest initiative AIM2Flourish, Roberta has now re-focused her attention 180 degrees towards educating and inspiring leaders on how to “do well while doing good”. How did she uncover these hot stories? What was the resistance? What’s it like to be a journalist today? Why is there so much bad new today? How do we train our future leaders to be socially responsible? All this and more on today’s episode. Now, That’s Unusual. About Roberta Baskin Roberta Baskin, executive director of AIM2Flourish, is an investigative journalist who spent her career exposing corporate misconduct. As a correspondent for esteemed news programs such as 20/20, 48 Hours and NOW with Bill Moyers, Baskin broke noteworthy stories such as the Nike sweatshop scandal and Small Smiles Medicaid scam. Her work has earned 75-plus journalism prizes including multiple Emmys, prestigious George Foster Peabodys, and the Radio-Television News Directors Edward R. Murrow Award. But after 30 years earning the nickname “Bad News Baskin,” she has shifted her focus to that of showcasing of innovative businesses who do good around the world. Key Interview Takeaways To be an extraordinary investigative journalist, one needs tenacity. Because Baskin didn’t have a journalism degree, she was willing to take risks and work harder than anyone else to get the story. Her naiveté gave her permission to do things that others wouldn’t, i.e.: wait five hours to speak with the manager of a soccer ball factory in Pakistan – a factory that was protected by armed guards. Baskin’s success was rooted in this resolve to tell the stories that weren’t being told. “The story is bigger than the self.” Investigative journalism has the power to transform industries. When Baskin was fired from WMAQ in Chicago over a story about the cancer-causing agents in beer produced in the US, she took it to another network. Once Baskin had uncovered the presence of toxic chemicals, beer companies were finally willing to spend the money necessary to change their process. The media movement to share not just “bad news,” but also stories of resilience and opportunity is powerful and inspiring. Baskin’s AIM2Flourish is a global learning initiative that teaches the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals to business school students and then challenges them to find companies with products and practices that align with said goals. For example, the Indonesian company PT Tirta Marta makes plastic bags out of tapioca. The environmentally friendly bags biodegrade within two weeks, and the use of cassava root in production supports local farmers. AIM2Flourish seeks to discover and reward these pioneering businesses. Learn More About Roberta Baskin AIM2Flourish Twitter: Roberta Baskin Press 1 Press 2 Talk @ Unusual Intersections Beer Wars

Word Warrior documents the writing, life and times of a pioneering, yet overlooked, African American artist. Throughout Richard Durham's lifetime (1917-1984), this prolific Mississippi-born, Chicago-based writer used his eloquent literary voice and fierce determination to fight for freedom, equality and justice for all.Durham first authored engaging poetry and radio dramas during the 1930s and '40s. He may be best known for his award-winning "Destination Freedom" series featured on Chicago's NBC affiliate, WMAQ, from 1948-1950. The series took listeners on a weekly, half-hour journey through the lives and accomplishments of African American history makers and heroes -- a truly unique series on a medium that barely recognized and usually negatively stereotyped black citizens in a highly discriminatory America.Richard Durham also earned honors as an investigative reporter for the black-owned Chicago Defender. During the 1960s, he edited the Nation of Islam's Muhammad Speaks newspaper and served as lead writer for "Bird of the Iron Feather," a pioneering public television series about black life. Durham wrote Muhammad Ali's 1975 autobiography, The Greatest, and later served as a strategist and speechwriter for Chicago's first black mayor, Harold Washington.Sonja D. Williams is a professor in the Howard University Department of Media, Journalism, and Film. She has worked as a broadcast journalist and media trainer in the Caribbean, Africa and throughout the United States, receiving numerous awards, including three George Foster Peabody Awards for Significant and Meritorious Achievement.The Brown Lecture Series is supported by a generous grant from the Eddie C. and C. Sylvia Brown Foundation.Recorded On: Tuesday, October 27, 2015

Word Warrior documents the writing, life and times of a pioneering, yet overlooked, African American artist. Throughout Richard Durham's lifetime (1917-1984), this prolific Mississippi-born, Chicago-based writer used his eloquent literary voice and fierce determination to fight for freedom, equality and justice for all.Durham first authored engaging poetry and radio dramas during the 1930s and '40s. He may be best known for his award-winning "Destination Freedom" series featured on Chicago's NBC affiliate, WMAQ, from 1948-1950. The series took listeners on a weekly, half-hour journey through the lives and accomplishments of African American history makers and heroes -- a truly unique series on a medium that barely recognized and usually negatively stereotyped black citizens in a highly discriminatory America.Richard Durham also earned honors as an investigative reporter for the black-owned Chicago Defender. During the 1960s, he edited the Nation of Islam's Muhammad Speaks newspaper and served as lead writer for "Bird of the Iron Feather," a pioneering public television series about black life. Durham wrote Muhammad Ali's 1975 autobiography, The Greatest, and later served as a strategist and speechwriter for Chicago's first black mayor, Harold Washington.Sonja D. Williams is a professor in the Howard University Department of Media, Journalism, and Film. She has worked as a broadcast journalist and media trainer in the Caribbean, Africa and throughout the United States, receiving numerous awards, including three George Foster Peabody Awards for Significant and Meritorious Achievement.The Brown Lecture Series is supported by a generous grant from the Eddie C. and C. Sylvia Brown Foundation.

Amos 'n' Andy was a situation comedy popular in the United States from the 1920s through the 1950s. The show began as one of the first radio comedy serials, written and voiced by Freeman Gosden and Charles Correll and originating from station WMAQ in Chicago, Illinois. After the series was first broadcast in 1928, it grew in popularity and became a huge influence on the radio serials that followed. Amos 'n' Andy creators Gosden and Correll were white actors familiar with minstrel traditions. They met in Durham, North Carolina in 1920, and by the fall of 1925, they were performing nightly song-and-patter routines on the Chicago Tribune's station WGN. Since the Tribune syndicated Sidney Smith's popular comic strip The Gumps, which had successfully introduced the concept of daily continuity, WGN executive Ben McCanna thought the notion of a serialized drama could also work on radio. He suggested to Gosden and Correll that they adapt The Gumps to radio. They instead proposed a series about "a couple of colored characters" and borrowed certain elements of The Gumps. Their new series, Sam 'n' Henry, began January 12, 1926, fascinating radio listeners throughout the Midwest. That series became popular enough that in late 1927 Gosden and Correll requested that it be distributed to other stations on phonograph records in a "chainless chain" concept that would have been the first use of radio syndication as we know it today. When WGN rejected the idea, Gosden and Correll quit the show and the station that December. Contractually, their characters belonged to WGN, so when Gosden and Correll left WGN, they performed in personal appearances but could not use the character names from the radio show.THIS EPISODE:April 4, 1954. CBS network origination, AFRS rebroadcast. "Radio And TV Delivery Job". The Kingfish gets Andy into the TV repair business. After disaster strikes, Andy tells it to the judge whose nickname is, "Twenty-Year Johnson."  Freeman Gosden, Charles Correll, Jeff Alexander (music), Harlow Wilcox (announcer), Joe Connelly (writer), Bob Mosher (writer), Ernestine Wade, Johnny Lee, Amanda Randolph, Cliff Howell (director), Tommy Moore, Jean Vander Pyl, Will Wright, Ken Christy. 25 minutes.

The Amos 'n' Andy Show - Amos 'n' Andy was a situation comedy popular in the United States from the 1920s through the 1950s. The show began as one of the first radio comedy serials, written and voiced by Freeman Gosden and Charles Correll and originating from station WMAQ in Chicago, Illinois. After the series was first broadcast in 1928, it grew in popularity and became a huge influence on the radio serials that followed. Amos 'n' Andy creators Gosden and Correll were white actors familiar with minstrel traditions. They met in Durham, North Carolina in 1920, and by the fall of 1925, they were performing nightly song-and-patter routines on the Chicago Tribune's station WGN. Since the Tribune syndicated Sidney Smith's popular comic strip The Gumps, which had successfully introduced the concept of daily continuity, WGN executive Ben McCanna thought the notion of a serialized drama could also work on radio. He suggested to Gosden and Correll that they adapt The Gumps to radio. They instead proposed a series about "a couple of colored characters" and borrowed certain elements of The Gumps. Their new series, Sam 'n' Henry, began January 12, 1926, fascinating radio listeners throughout the Midwest. That series became popular enough that in late 1927 Gosden and Correll requested that it be distributed to other stations on phonograph records in a "chainless chain" concept that would have been the first use of radio syndication as we know it today. When WGN rejected the idea, Gosden and Correll quit the show and the station that December. Contractually, their characters belonged to WGN, so when Gosden and Correll left WGN, they performed in personal appearances but could not use the character names from the radio show.THIS EPISODE:September 30, 1947. Program #72. NBC network origination, AFRS rebroadcast. "Piggy Bank Show". The Stevens' twenty fifth anniversary piggy bank is empty and must be refilled...quickly! Freeman Gosden, Charles Correll, Jeff Alexander and His Orchestra, The Jubalaires, James Basquette, Eddie Green, Ernestine Wade, Art Gilmore (nouncer). 30:09.

Case Dismissed - Thus with the pounding of the gavel, the fate of men and women have been decided by the judge. This is the story of our legal rights, the battle to preserve and protect them, and how easily they can be lost. The program shows us just how fragile liberty and justice can be. These stories of everyday events are still interesting, even after 50 years. Stories of criminal liability, legal wills, buying on installment, and leasing an apartment. Each story is well written, and the acting, though dated and a bit hokey by today’s standards, still manages to achieve the desired effect. Not much information is available for this series, it was apparently broadcast on a limited basis, and originated on WMAQ Chicago, an NBC station. It was comprised of thirteen episodes, twelve of which are currently available, and was heard from January 30, 1954 through April 24, 1954. THIS EPISODE:February 27, 1954. NBC network, WMAQ, Chicago origination. Sustaining. Not auditioned. The program is produced in co-operation with the Chicago Bar Association. The legal problems of installment buying. Herbert Littow (director), John C. Fitzgerald (host, Dean of the Law School, Loyola University), Betty Ross (producer), Tom Evans (sound), Harold Witteberry (engineer), Robert Carmen (writer), Lee Bennett (announcer), Sondra Gair, Jack Bivens, Harry Elders, Stanley Gordon, Arthur Peterson, Charles Flynn. 28:31.

Amos 'n' Andy was a situation comedy popular in the United States from the 1920s through the 1950s. The show began as one of the first radio comedy serials, written and voiced by Freeman Gosden and Charles Correll and originating from station WMAQ in Chicago, Illinois. After the series was first broadcast in 1928, it grew in popularity and became a huge influence on the radio serials that followed. Amos 'n' Andy creators Gosden and Correll were white actors familiar with minstrel traditions. They met in Durham, North Carolina in 1920, and by the fall of 1925, they were performing nightly song-and-patter routines on the Chicago Tribune's station WGN. Since the Tribune syndicated Sidney Smith's popular comic strip The Gumps, which had successfully introduced the concept of daily continuity, WGN executive Ben McCanna thought the notion of a serialized drama could also work on radio. He suggested to Gosden and Correll that they adapt The Gumps to radio. They instead proposed a series about "a couple of colored characters" and borrowed certain elements of The Gumps. Their new series, Sam 'n' Henry, began January 12, 1926, fascinating radio listeners throughout the Midwest. That series became popular enough that in late 1927 Gosden and Correll requested that it be distributed to other stations on phonograph records in a "chainless chain" concept that would have been the first use of radio syndication as we know it today. When WGN rejected the idea, Gosden and Correll quit the show and the station that December. Contractually, their characters belonged to WGN, so when Gosden and Correll left WGN, they performed in personal appearances but could not use the character names from the radio show.THIS EPISODE:May 11, 1945. NBC network. Commercials deleted. The Kingfish is convinced that Sapphire plans to kill him for the insurance money. Freeman Gosden, Charles Correll, Ernestine Wade, Lou Lubin, Harlow Wilcox (announcer). 23:05.

Amos 'n' Andy was a situation comedy popular in the United States from the 1920s through the 1950s. The show began as one of the first radio comedy serials, written and voiced by Freeman Gosden and Charles Correll and originating from station WMAQ in Chicago, Illinois. After the series was first broadcast in 1928, it grew in popularity and became a huge influence on the radio serials that followed. Amos 'n' Andy creators Gosden and Correll were white actors familiar with minstrel traditions. TODAY'S SHOW: Sapphire's Sister Floresca - December 17, 1943. NBC network origination, AFRS rebroadcast. (Replacing Great Gildersleeve AFRS #25). When The Kingfish and Andy secretly go into the laundry business, Sapphire decides to leave him. See cat. #57314 for a network version of this broadcast, but with the commercials deleted. Robert Benchley (guest), Freeman Gosden, Charles Correll, Ernestine Wade, Harlow Wilcox (announcer). 29:49. Porch Wreckers - December 30, 1951. CBS network. Sponsored by: Rexall. Sapphire has told the Kingfish, "get a job...or else!" The Kingfish and Andy are hired to demolish a porch, and proceed to do so...on the wrong house! Freeman Gosden, Charles Correll, Joe Connelly (writer), Bob Mosher (writer), Ernestine Wade, Johnny Lee, Amanda Randolph, Fred Clark, Leo Cleary, Reese Williams, Jeff Alexander (music), Harlow Wilcox (announcer), Griff Barnett (commercial spokesman). 29:39.

Case DismissedThus with the pounding of the gavel, the fate of men and women have been decided by the judge. This is the story of our legal rights, the battle to preserve and protect them, and how easily they can be lost. The program shows us just how fragile liberty and justice can be. These stories of everyday events are still interesting, even after 50 years. Stories of criminal liability, legal wills, buying on installment, and leasing an apartment. Each story is well written, and the acting, though dated and a bit hokey by today’s standards, still manages to achieve the desired effect. Not much information is available for this series, it was apparently broadcast on a limited basis, and originated on WMAQ Chicago, an NBC station. It was comprised of thirteen episodes, twelve of which are currently available, and was heard from January 30, 1954 through April 24, 1954. THIS EPISODE: February 20, 1954. NBC network, WMAQ, Chicago origination. Sustaining. The program is produced in co-operation with the Chicago Bar Association. A louse of a father plans to skip town to avoid paying his ex-wife child support. A program about child support and domestic relations. Harry Elders, Robert Carmen (writer), Betty Ross (producer), Herbert Littow (director), Rosemary Kelly, Muriel Monsell (?), Jack Lester, Claire Baum, Tom Evans (sound), John C. Fitzgerald (host, Dean of the Law School, Loyola University), Phillip Lord, Harold Witteberry (engineer), Lee Bennett (announcer). 29:09.

Amos 'n' Andy was a situation comedy popular in the United States from the 1920s through the 1950s. The show began as one of the first radio comedy serials, written and voiced by Freeman Gosden and Charles Correll and originating from station WMAQ in Chicago, Illinois. After the series was first broadcast in 1928, it grew in popularity and became a huge influence on the radio serials that followed. Amos 'n' Andy creators Gosden and Correll were white actors familiar with minstrel traditions. They met in Durham, North Carolina in 1920, and by the fall of 1925, they were performing nightly song-and-patter routines on the Chicago Tribune's station WGN. Since the Tribune syndicated Sidney Smith's popular comic strip The Gumps, which had successfully introduced the concept of daily continuity, WGN executive Ben McCanna thought the notion of a serialized drama could also work on radio. He suggested to Gosden and Correll that they adapt The Gumps to radio. They instead proposed a series about "a couple of colored characters" and borrowed certain elements of The Gumps. THIS EPISODE: February 25, 1944. NBC network origination, AFRS rebroadcast. Replacing "The Great Gildersleeve." Andy is convinced that he's written the hit tune, "Sunday, Monday, Or Always." He and The Kingfish go into the song writing business! Guests are Kay Kyser, Harry Babbitt. Also Johnny Burke and Jimmy Van Heusen (the real composers of the tune). Freeman Gosden, Charles Correll, Harlow Wilcox (announcer), Kay Kyser, Harry Babbitt, Johnny Burke, Jimmy Van Heusen, Kay Kyser and His Orchestra (music fill), Georgia Carroll (vocal). 29:42.

Amos 'n' Andy was a situation comedy popular in the United States from the 1920s through the 1950s. The show began as one of the first radio comedy serials, written and voiced by Freeman Gosden and Charles Correll and originating from station WMAQ in Chicago, Illinois. After the series was first broadcast in 1928, it grew in popularity and became a huge influence on the radio serials that followed.Amos 'n' Andy creators Gosden and Correll were white actors familiar with minstrel traditions. They met in Durham, North Carolina in 1920, and by the fall of 1925, they were performing nightly song-and-patter routines on the Chicago Tribune's station WGN. Since the Tribune syndicated Sidney Smith's popular comic strip The Gumps, which had successfully introduced the concept of daily continuity, WGN executive Ben McCanna thought the notion of a serialized drama could also work on radio.

Amos 'n' Andy began March 19, 1928, on WMAQ, and prior to airing each program they recorded their show on 78 rpm disks at Marsh Laboratories, Orlando R. Marsh, owner. Initially, Gosden and Correll portrayed all the male roles. Between the two, they voiced over 170 distinct characterizations in the show's first decade. With the episodic drama and suspense heightened by cliffhanger endings, Amos 'n' Andy reached an ever-expanding radio audience. It was one of the earliest success stories of radio syndication, and at least 70 stations besides WMAQ carried the program using prerecorded records. Amos Jones and Andy Brown worked on a farm near Atlanta, Georgia, and during the episodes of the first week, they made plans to find a better life in Chicago, despite warnings from a friend. With four ham and cheese sandwiches and $24, they bought train tickets and headed for Chicago where they lived in a State Street rooming house and experienced some rough times before launching their own business, the Fresh Air Taxi Company.

Amos 'n' Andy was a situation comedy popular in the United States from the 1920s through the 1950s. The show began as one of the first radio comedy serials, written and voiced by Freeman Gosden and Charles Correll and originating from station WMAQ in Chicago, Illinois. After the series was first broadcast in 1928, it grew in popularity and became a huge influence on the radio serials that followed. Amos 'n' Andy creators Gosden and Correll were white actors familiar with minstrel traditions.THIS EPISODE:November 26, 1943. NBC network. Commercials deleted. Andy spreads the rumor that he's inherited $10,000 so he can find out who his true friends are. He shortly finds himself in the hospital about to be operated on by a madman! Freeman Gosden, Charles Correll, Harlow Wilcox (announcer), Donald Meek (guest), Ernestine Wade. 26:05. Audio condition: Excellent. Otherwise complete.

The Amos 'N Andy Show - 2 Episodes From 1944 Amos 'N Andy began in March, 1928 over WMAQ and thirty-eight affiliates stretching from the East Coast to San Francisco. By distributing the series in this method, they invented the syndication market.A year after its debut, Amos 'n' Andy had become a nationwide phenomenon. The show was broadcast nationally over the NBC radio network beginning in August of 1929, sponsored by Pepsodent.