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MOOD

Chip & Ashley Moody

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Listen as Chip and Ashley discuss art, current event, Chicago life, and things relevant to "the culture". Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/moodthepodcast/support
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Don't have time for a full news hour? Listen to the PBS News Hour, segment by segment. Our full coverage of politics, science, arts, health, national and international news is included in this feed in easy-to-digest 5 to 10 minute segments. Segments are published each night by 9 p.m. Is this not what you're looking for? Don't miss our other podcasts for our full show, Brooks and Capehart, Politics Monday, Brief but Spectacular, and more. Find them in iTunes or in your favorite podcasting app ...
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Jiggle It A Little It'll Open

Aaron Kahn and Ira S. Murfin

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Listen as two old friends and collaborators gradually fashion a podcast from nothing but their shared history by gently agitating whatever enters their field of perception, watching for some meaning or significance to eventually come tumbling out. Avenues of inquiry include, but are not limited to, their mutual hometown of Chicago, experimental theatre, the current cultural and political climate in the U.S. and Europe, and just what this podcast is all about, anyway. Occasionally some humor ...
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This is the official podcast for the Actual Warrior show. The Actual Justice Warrior show is a series of individual stories with a focus criminal justice issues, however there's also numerous episodes on pop culture & more general current event topics
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Dialogue is one of the best forms of communication, but be careful not to offend anyone. Join as Max and Moriah take on current events with minimal filter, expressing what most people think or feel. With an urban twist on reality, they don't hold back on any topics or events. Sorry if they offend you!!!
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John OConnor delivers bold conservative political commentary and news analysis on OConnors Right Stand. Get unfiltered perspectives on current events, traditional values, and the issues that matter to conservatives. Weekly episodes featuring hard-hitting political analysis and conservative viewpoints you won't hear in mainstream media.
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KeSean "Sean Black" Johnson, an Emmy Award winning TV/Film Producer, talks history, current events, what the future holds and answers listeners questions; through the lens of an American Descendant of Slavery (ADOS), a Retiree of the U.S. Army and a proud Jewish American. Follow the journey and become part of the community. After surviving Chicago in the 90's, Military Service to include foreign service and embarking on a journey of social justice service, Sean is proving to the world his li ...
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Going MAD

Going MAD

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Podcasting from Washington, DC – the nation’s capital where people talk for a living, Chicago - the Windy City, and Minneapolis – the heartland where folks work for a living -- Going MAD is a weekly podcast featuring entertaining social, cultural, and political commentary from the left, right and center. Co-hosts Matt, Alex and Darius forged an unlikely friendship in the desert kingdom of Jordan.
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Straight Shooters

Nick Piccone, Vaughn Johnson

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The best and worst of pro wrestling covered weekly by Nick Piccone (FoxPHLGambler.com) and Vaughn Johnson (Inquirer.com). Since 2015, the duo has produced compelling, unique, and entertaining weekly episodes along with special exclusive content on Patreon ... Live commentary specials before they were cool, deep dives into entire pay-per-view events, movies, documentaries, and career retrospectives, high profile guests, current product analysis, and much more! Request your own deep dives: pat ...
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Sons of the Double Cheeseburger

Brandon and Kevin Woosley

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Part check-in, part current event discussion, part free-associative absurdity, Sons of the Double Cheeseburger is a semi-regular eavesdrop on the relationship of brothers Kevin and Brandon Woosley. Sometimes it's comfort food, sometimes it's more grisly than that. You'll figure out which is which.
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Critical Inquiry is an interdisciplinary, peer-reviewed journal devoted to the best critical thought in the arts and humanities. Founded in 1974, it has been called “one of the best known and most influential journals in the world” (Chicago Tribune) and “academe’s most prestigious theory journal” (New York Times). WB202 expands the mission of the journal with a new platform for emerging and established scholars, critics, and artists to discuss the critical concerns of the past, present, and ...
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All in the Industry ®

Heritage Radio Network

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Shari Bayer of Bayer Public Relations explores behind-the-scenes talent within the hospitality industry. Experienced restaurant and hospitality professionals reveal their stories and expertise through a lively and reflective conversation about the industry. Shari also adds speed round games, solo dining stories, PR tips, and current event discussions into the mix, rounding out each episode with a question from the current guest to the next, tying the entire series together.
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CEO Unlimited

Charlene Rhinehart

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Hi, I'm Charlene from Chicago Southsider. Are you ready to become the CEO of your life? The definition of CEO has been expanded to mean "Creating Endless Opportunities". You never have to settle or feel like you're stuck because there are so many opportunities you can tap into. Join me as I go behind the scenes to get the inside scoop from current CEOs and tell the stories of past CEOs who will inspire you to achieve your next level goals! Subscribe to Chicagosouthsider.bulletin.com/subscrib ...
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The Appeal

Chris Maliszewski

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Is raising a ton of money for your charity high on your current wish list? Hail Hail Auctions is not your ordinary charity auction partner; we are a lightning bolt of positivity and your partner given to fly. Our mission is to create a state of love and trust throughout the process ultimately unleashing the power of generosity within your guests making them feel alive. When our time together is complete and when looking in the rearview mirror, not only will you find your event turned into an ...
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Time, Money and Real Relationships - that's the secret recipe to win the Small Business Game. Each week on the nationally syndicated Pat Miller Show, we're learning about sales, marketing, mindset, strategy and everything else that we must handle to make our small businesses go. It's a discussion of the small business lifestyle by a fellow bootstrapped small business owner to give you the tools you need to win. On the show, Pat interviews experts to get real information you can implement rig ...
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In this video, I discuss how the friend of Michael Brown who lied made up the "Hands Up Don't Shoot" narrative Dorian Johnson, was shot & killed by a black criminal, not a police officer Website: https://www.actualjusticewarrior.com/ https://linktr.ee/ActualJustice Odysee: https://odysee.com/@actualjusticewarrior:2 Rumble: https://rumble.com/Actual…
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A terrorist attack killed six Israelis and wounded more than 20 at a bus stop in Jerusalem. Israel raided the West Bank town where it says the gunmen came from. At the same time, Israel's military is assaulting Gaza City, destroying high-rise buildings as the U.S. gives Hamas an ultimatum to accept a new ceasefire proposal. Nick Schifrin reports. P…
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In our news wrap Monday, House Democrats released a letter that Donald Trump allegedly sent to Jeffrey Epstein for a 2003 birthday book, the Trump administration is asking the Supreme Court to keep nearly five billion dollars in foreign aid frozen and a federal appeals court upheld a ruling that ordered President Trump to pay $83 million to writer …
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The Supreme Court ruled that sweeping immigration raids in California can continue, lifting a lower court ruling. It follows a raid at a car manufacturing plant in Georgia that led to nearly 500 arrests. That raid by ICE at a Hyundai facility marked the largest single-site raid this country has ever seen. Amna Nawaz discussed more with Jasmine Gars…
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For a legal perspective on new developments regarding President Trump’s immigration agenda, Geoff Bennett spoke with William Banks, professor emeritus of law at Syracuse University. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacyBy PBS News
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Atlantic puffins face an increasingly precarious foothold due in part to a loss of habitat and to troubles tied to warming ocean waters and climate change. But an effort off the coast of Maine continues to provide a crucial nesting habitat for these seabirds and a place for them to thrive. Science correspondent Miles O'Brien traveled to the colony …
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Health officials in Florida are moving to end many school vaccination mandates, and public health experts are worried about the impact on children and whether other states may follow. William Brangham discussed more with Dr. Mona Amin, a pediatrician in Florida and host of the PedsDocTalk podcast. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/news…
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NPR’s Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter join Amna Nawaz to discuss the latest political news, including President Trump making promises to religious voters, Trump denying writing a letter to Jeffrey Epstein, administration officials wearing many different hats and RFK Jr.'s appearance on Capitol Hill. PBS News…
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Three years after becoming the youngest No. 1 player in history, Carlos Alcaraz of Spain reclaimed that title after winning the U.S. Open in a four-set match against Italy’s Jannik Sinner. Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus became the first woman to win back-to-back singles titles at the U.S. Open since Serena Williams. Geoff Bennett recapped it all with P…
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In this video, I discuss the absolute disaster that has been St. Paul's rent control ordinance as it has led new construction tanking & the city council attempting to add multiple fixes to the law in order to save it Website: https://www.actualjusticewarrior.com/ https://linktr.ee/ActualJustice Odysee: https://odysee.com/@actualjusticewarrior:2 Rum…
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Tensions are rising in Chicago as Trump signals that he’ll soon send troops and ICE agents to the city as part of his crackdown on crime and illegal immigration. This weekend, he posted on Truth Social, “Chicago about to find out why it’s called the Department of WAR.” Brandis Friedman, anchor of Chicago Tonight on PBS member station WTTW, joins Jo…
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In our news wrap Sunday, South Korea reached a deal with the U.S. to release hundreds of South Korean workers detained in last week’s immigration raid on a Hyundai plant in Georgia, Russia launched a massive drone and missile attack on Kyiv, Japan’s Prime Minister Ishiba resigned from office, and Pope Leo XIV canonized Carlo Acutis, the first mille…
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In recent weeks, Indonesia has been rocked by massive anti-government demonstrations. The protests are led by students, workers and women’s rights groups angered by the yawning gap between Indonesia’s elites and shrinking middle class, and turned violent after a delivery driver was killed amid a police crackdown. John Yang speaks with The Economist…
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For centuries, Black Americans’ significant contributions to architecture and design have often been overlooked. A new book chronicles the indelible mark one family has left on American construction since the mid-1800s. Ali Rogin speaks with Cheryl McKissack Daniel, author of “The Black Family Who Built America: The McKissacks, Two Centuries of Dar…
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Amid turmoil at the CDC, the debate over the federal government’s vaccine policy remains as contentious as ever. Now, some states are taking matters into their own hands, forming alliances to review scientific data and make their own vaccine recommendations. John Yang speaks with Hawaii Gov. Josh Green, who is also a physician, to learn more about …
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In our news wrap Saturday, South Korea’s government expressed “concern and regret” over Homeland Security’s immigration raid at a Hyundai plant in Georgia, Israel further expanded its military operation in Gaza City, Ukraine’s Zelenskyy ruled out a trip to Moscow to negotiate with Putin, and Darth Vader’s lightsaber sold at auction for $3.6 million…
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The U.S. Chemical Safety Hazard and Investigation Board, or CSB, investigates root causes of serious chemical accidents and makes recommendations for preventing similar events. The Trump administration wants to shut the small federal agency down, saying it duplicates the role of other agencies like the EPA and OSHA. Ali Rogin speaks with David Mich…
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In today’s pop music, vocals reign supreme. The charts are dominated by singers and rappers, but there’s an increasingly popular genre focused on more instrumental music. William Brangham catches up with Khruangbin, a Grammy-nominated Texas trio and one of the bands at the forefront of this movement. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/n…
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In this video, I discuss the recent viral police incident involving Tikila Walker who was shot by the police in Florida after charging an officer with a knife. I explain how Walker who was later charged for the incident, very easily could've been portrayed as the next victim of policing, if nor for the body cameras BLM advocated for 10 years ago We…
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The labor market appears to have stalled this summer, according to the significantly weaker than expected jobs report. Employers added just 22,000 new jobs in August and revisions show the economy lost 13,000 jobs in June, the first net loss since December 2020. Amna Nawaz discussed the report with Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago President Austin G…
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In our news wrap Friday, President Trump authorized the Defense Department to use the Department of War as its secondary title, Homeland Security carried out a massive immigration raid at a Hyundai plant in Georgia and Russian President Vladimir Putin said that any foreign troops deployed to Ukraine while the war is ongoing would be considered "leg…
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Electricity bills are climbing nationwide, rising faster than inflation in many places. The explosive growth of AI and the massive data centers behind it are driving demand and straining the grid. To explain how this hits consumers, and what can be done, Geoff Bennett spoke with Ari Peskoe, director of the Electricity Law Initiative at Harvard Law …
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As the American war in Afghanistan ended four years ago, thousands of Afghans who had worked with the United States, and believed in the American-led war against the Taliban, were left behind. Many of them are still there after the Trump administration suspended relocation programs. Nick Schifrin spoke with two men in Afghanistan about their fears …
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New York Times columnists David Brooks and Jamelle Bouie join Geoff Bennett to discuss the week in politics, including what a weak jobs report says about the U.S. economy, President Trump's push to control the Federal Reserve and Trump's War Department rebranding at the Pentagon. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders…
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Darren Walker has spent much of his life fighting inequality. From humble beginnings in rural Texas, he went on to lead one of the nation’s most powerful philanthropic institutions. Walker is now nearing the end of his tenure as president of the Ford Foundation, and joined Amna Nawaz to discuss his new book, "The Idea of America: Reflections on Ine…
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The penny could soon be a thing of the past. President Trump is pushing to end production of the one-cent coin, citing its rising costs. Each penny costs nearly four cents to make and scrapping it could save taxpayers about $56 million a year. Deema Zein discussed more with John Feigenbaum of Whitman Publishing, a leading producer of numismatic ref…
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In this video, I discuss Lauren Chen returning to the internet after a year of being an accused Russian spy Website: https://www.actualjusticewarrior.com/ https://linktr.ee/ActualJustice Odysee: https://odysee.com/@actualjusticewarrior:2 Rumble: https://rumble.com/ActualJusticeWarrior Instagram NEW: https://www.instagram.com/actualjustice/ Twitch: …
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Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was grilled during a combative hearing before the Senate Finance Committee. Senators pressed Kennedy on his views on vaccines and whether he was effectively limiting access and destroying trust in past data and public health agencies. The hearing comes just a week after his decision to fire the director of the…
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In a fiery Senate hearing, Robert Kennedy Jr. made a number of questionable or misleading claims about vaccines, COVID and the health of Americans. Amna Nawaz discussed some of these claims with Dr. Richard Besser, the president and CEO of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention during t…
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In our news wrap Thursday, D.C. is suing the Trump administration to end its deployment of the National Guard in the city, President Trump’s nominee to fill an open seat on the Federal Reserve Board of Governors said he would not resign his position at the White House if confirmed to the role and Gaza health officials say more than 64,000 people ha…
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The Trump White House is signaling a new war on drug cartels. On Monday, the president released video of what the administration says was a strike on a drug-running boat off the coast of Venezuela. Nick Schifrin takes a closer look at what happened and at the administration’s case for both the policy and the legality of this renewed focus on drug t…
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It’s been two months since at least 135 people were killed in flash floods that roared through the Texas Hill Country. In the weeks since, families of the victims have been pushing state lawmakers to pass camp and flood safety legislation. Lacey and Lars Hollis lost their 8-year-old daughter, Virginia, in the floods at Camp Mystic. They joined Amna…
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The world of fashion has lost one of its greats. Italian designer Giorgio Armani died at the age of 91. He is credited with elevating a quintessentially Italian aesthetic in his clothes and making red carpet affairs cultural moments. Geoff Bennett discussed more with Robin Givhan, the Pulitzer Prize-winning fashion critic and former senior critic-a…
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He’s a little guy with a huge following online. Tiny Chef, the Instagram sensation who also happens to be animated, has gained millions of fans of all ages while whipping up vegetarian meals with a side of heart. Stephanie Sy reports for our arts and culture series, CANVAS. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Host…
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In this episode of O'Connor's Right Stand, host John O'Connor examines the stark contrast between Chicago and Washington D.C. as both cities grapple with crime. With Chicago's Mayor Brandon Johnson and Governor JB Pritzker actively resisting federal intervention, the city's residents continue to suffer. Meanwhile, in D.C., Mayor Muriel Bowser's coo…
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In this video, I discuss a recent case out of the city of Chicago where a mother of 7 was sucker punched by a repeat offender with at least 13 similar instances in his criminal history that he essentially got free passes on Website: https://www.actualjusticewarrior.com/ https://linktr.ee/ActualJustice Odysee: https://odysee.com/@actualjusticewarrio…
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In this video, I discuss a recent episode of Pod Save America where a local Los Angeles representative proves exactly why housing is so difficult to build Website: https://www.actualjusticewarrior.com/ https://linktr.ee/ActualJustice Odysee: https://odysee.com/@actualjusticewarrior:2 Rumble: https://rumble.com/ActualJusticeWarrior Instagram NEW: ht…
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There was an extraordinary display of military might on the streets of Beijing. China's parade was the culmination of several days of high-level diplomacy, without the United States, as China seeks to cement its place as a preeminent global power. Nick Schifrin discussed the gathering of leaders with Kurt Campbell, deputy secretary of state during …
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In our news wrap Wednesday, a federal judge ruled that the Trump administration unlawfully terminated Harvard's research grants, Florida is moving to become the first state to eliminate all vaccine mandates for children to attend school and President Trump is defending a military strike on a boat in the Caribbean, saying it will prevent further att…
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Women who survived sexual abuse at the hands of Jeffrey Epstein spoke publicly, some for the first time, to demand the release of the federal files in the case. President Trump also responded to the demands for more documents, calling it "a Democrat hoax." Congressional correspondent Lisa Desjardins reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.p…
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As survivors of Jeffrey Epstein’s abuse demand accountability, President Trump has said the attention on the case is political. Geoff Bennett spoke with Liz Stein, an Epstein survivor who is now an advocate working to combat human trafficking nationwide, and Jennifer Freeman, a special counsel for the Marsh Law Firm, which represents several Epstei…
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A federal court rejected the Trump administration's use of an 18th-century wartime law, known as the Alien Enemies Act, to deport Venezuelans accused of being gang members. It's another legal setback for the White House, which has also seen courts curtail its authority to impose tariffs and send troops into U.S. cities. William Brangham discussed m…
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Few countries in the world are considered more vulnerable to the impact of rising sea levels and climate change than Bangladesh, a nation of 175 million people squeezed into a landmass the size of Iowa. In partnership with the Pulitzer Center, Fred de Sam Lazaro traveled to Bangladesh to look at efforts to build resilience in the face of the escala…
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