Best Sennett Podcasts (2025)

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12/24/25: Big aviation news to watch in 2026, including O'Hare's revamp 26:13

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Crain’s reporter John Pletz talks with host Amy Guth to review the major aviation industry stories of 2025 and those that are likely to be big themes in the year ahead, including the O’Hare renovation project and tech improvements. Plus: Mayor Johnson blinks on budget veto and pivots to executive orders, investors tee up $455 million deal for Chica…

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Season 4 Ep 4 - Bring Me the Head of the Necromancer 24:09

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If you thought things were bad for the 1944 Olympics when the Necromancer attacked, guess what? The people of Easter Island also prank the olympic athletes really hard and steal all their toiletries. Faced with some harsh realities, the stranded olympians do what any well-adjusted adult does. They get turbo wasted and do pointless drinking games wi…

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12/23/25: What shaped health care in 2025 — and what’s ahead 26:54

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Crain’s health care reporter Jon Asplund talks with host Amy Guth to review major health care stories of 2025 and those that could be big themes in the year ahead, including changes to Walgreens and Medline, access to research funding and care, and the evolving role of AI in health care and the role of the state. Plus: The City Council 2026 budget …

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12/19/25: Chicago's 2026 budget draft, piece by piece 20:29

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Crain's politics reporter Justin Laurence joins host Amy Guth to break down elements of the 2026 Chicago budget disputed in City Hall. Plus: Friends of the Parks wants a $50 million cut of the South Works quantum revamp, Baker Tilly enters South Florida market with deal for Berkowitz Pollack Brant, MetraMarket retail space up for sale and Lake Fore…

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12/18/25: Plan B for Michael's Jordan's old mansion 41:08

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Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin and host Amy Guth discuss the latest local market news, including the owner of Michael Jordan's former home pitching a new plan for the estate. Plus: JPMorgan Chase to open Mag Mile flagship catering to affluent clients, Illinois among states suing Trump over $100,000 H-1B visa fee, Winston & S…

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12/17/25: Illinois flexes with ACA enrollment deadline 19:09

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Illinois' marketplace has extended its health insurance enrollment deadline for plans starting Jan. 1. Crain’s contributor Jon Asplund discusses with host Amy Guth. Plus: Chicago dealmaking primed for 2026 uptick as tariff woes ease, Kraft Heinz replaces CEO ahead of split into two public companies, law firm beefs up Wacker Drive office space, DePa…

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Season 4 Ep 3 - "Pulled Pork, Tri-Tip, Ribs, Brisket" 31:14

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What are yall's favorite bbq items? Events begin in the 1944 Olympics. Many of the athletes do not know how to swim, or how to play basketball, or how to jump. And some of them are not who they say they are. There is also the steeplechase in this one, which is real and stupid.By Will Sennett and Nate Fisher

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12/16/25: What's next for commercial real estate in Chicago? 39:26

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Crain's commercial real estate reporters Rachel Herzog and Danny Ecker talk with host Amy Guth about the themes that have defined 2025 — including economic uncertainty, office distress, stadium developments and the challenges facing the apartment market — as well as looking ahead to 2026. Plus: CME adds new crypto futures contracts in push for more…

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12/12/25: The forces behind your next meal 39:31

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Crain's reporter Ally Marotti joins host Amy Guth to reflect on trends and themes in the food and beverage industry throughout 2025, including rising costs and shifts in consumer behavior, and what's in store for the year ahead. Plus: New study says Cook County property tax incentives need a refresh, Pritzker signs controversial "medical aid in dyi…

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Writers on Memory, Language & the Power of the Unconscious 11:50

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How can we use negative spaces in fiction to engage with readers’ imaginations? How are memory and trauma passed onto us through language? How do we become more than the stories we tell ourselves? KATIE KITAMURA (Author, Audition, Intimacies) emphasizes that a book is created in collaboration with the reader, using negative spaces in the narrative …

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12/11/25: Rivian elbows into Edens dealership row 18:27

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Crain’s commercial real estate reporter Rachel Herzog joins host Amy Guth to discuss recent retail news, including Rivian’s planned dealership in Northbrook, Culver’s coming to the South Loop and Stratford Square Mall’s revamp. Plus: Judge rules Cook County's tax sale system unconstitutional, holiday spending slowdown squeezes smaller Chicago shops…

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12/10/25: Hospital CEOs sound the alarm 20:15

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At a recent Crain’s event, hospital CEOs warned of fraying health care safety nets in the year ahead. Crain’s health care reporter Jon Asplund talks with host Amy Guth about where local health care leaders say they are planning their focus in the year ahead. Plus: Feds warn CTA to boost policing or lose transit funding, Mars wins unconditional EU n…

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Season 4 Ep 2 - "World War 2 1/2, or The Tragic Death of Gurglord Elmer" 36:41

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Easter Island is one of the most remote land masses on earth. And it’s going to host the 1944 Olympics. But before that, it’s going to host a war between all ten countries competing at the neutral olympics, many of whom loathe each other.By Will Sennett and Nate Fisher

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12/09/25: What steep discount on State Street retail property signals 19:23

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Another State Street retail property sells at a big discount. Crain’s reporter Rachel Herzog discusses the Loop retail corridor with host Amy Guth. Plus: Blue Cross parent CEO got a hefty raise in 2024 despite 54% income drop; CME data center outage caused by human error, Cyrus One says; Morningstar to revamp analysis of mutual funds; and Smith fam…

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12/05/25: Another shot for controversial Glenview plan 19:20

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A local developer is reviving and expanding an office-to-warehouses plan in Glenview that fell apart amid opposition from residents. Crain’s commercial real estate reporter Danny Ecker discusses with host Amy Guth. Plus: Mayor Johnson pours cold water on council bloc's alternative budget plan, New York investor buys Orland Park shopping center, Ult…

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12/04/25: No relief for Chicago homebuyers 46:56

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Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin joins host Amy Guth to talk news from the local housing market, including the region's shrinking home affordability at every tier. Plus: Breakaway aldermen offer counter-budget that kills head tax, developer seeks $47 million tax break for Loop office-to-residential project, Streeterville high-…

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12/03/25: Outage uncovers shortcomings in CME system 27:07

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CME Group's recent Aurora data center outage exposed a flaw in the exchange operator’s disaster recovery plan. Crain’s finance reporter Mark Weinraub discusses with host Amy Guth. Plus: City asks airlines to rethink terminal construction plans as O'Hare traffic rises, Goldman Sachs to pay $2 billion for ETF issuer Innovator Capital, NU's ex-footbal…

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Season 4 Ep 1 - "The 1944 Olympics" 42:13

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As most of the planet is plunged into the greatest conflict the world has ever seen, about a dozen neutral countries get bored. A plucky aristocrat has an idea: Hold the 1944 Olympics as scheduled, with only the neutral countries.By Will Sennett and Nate Fisher

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12/02/25: A blow to Chicago's craft brewing scene 21:39

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The Siebel Institute, the country’s oldest brewing school, is leaving Chicago for Montreal. Crain's restaurants reporter Ally Marotti talks with host Amy Guth about why that matters for Chicago and the local craft beer industry. Plus: CME outage puts PE-owned Aurora data center under scrutiny, Northwestern joins Columbia in reaching deal with Trump…

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30 DAYS OF NIGHT - Vamp of the Month Club 28:10

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Matt and Zach talk about the 2007 horror action film 30 Days of Night, based on the Dark Horse-published comic series. They discuss atmosphere, cinematography, and themes of family and community within the film and the horror genre as a whole

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11/27/25: Tale of two housing markets 43:09

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Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin talks with host Amy Guth about the dual markets in the Chicago area, with one soaring as the other stays flat. Plus: CTU to turn over financial audits to congressional committee, Medicare negotiates discounts on two AbbVie drugs, Thoma Bravo's Realpage settles DOJ rental collusion case and Abbo…

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11/26/25: Wine country business trips by chopper 22:11

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Wining and dining has taken on new meaning as Chicago execs are now helicoptering clients to Michigan wine country. Crain's restaurants reporter Ally Marotti discusses with host Amy Guth. Plus: Argonne joins the AI arms race with allies Nvidia and Oracle, Amazon plans $15 billion data center buildout in northwest Indiana, USG shrinks downtown offic…

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11/25/25: Breaking down Chicago’s movers and shakers 23:32

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Crain’s Who's Who list highlights people driving decisions, setting agendas and leading change across the Chicago area. Data editor Lyss Welding talks with host Amy Guth about the guide to the most influential figures shaping the region. Plus: CTU faces federal scrutiny over missing financial audits, a West Loop office tenant set to buy building fr…

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11/21/25: O'Hare's long rebound hits milestone 18:19

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O'Hare air traffic has finally topped pre-pandemic levels and appears on track to break a record this year. Crain’s aviation reporter John Pletz discusses with host Amy Guth. Plus: One of downtown's biggest distressed loans goes up for sale, Chicago Fed's Goolsbee says he's uneasy about "front loading" rate cuts, GE HealthCare to buy Intelerad for …

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11/20/25: 18 years, $10.5M in price cuts for Barrington mansion 30:03

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Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin joins host Amy Guth to talk news from the local market, including a Barrington mansion unsold and unoccupied for 18 years. Plus: Local firm pays $44 million for Deerfield shopping center, United pulls $248 million junk muni deals for Houston airport, Northwestern names new Kellogg center after …

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11/19/25: Johnson's head tax revival dealt setback 25:42

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The city Finance Committee voted down Mayor Johnson's revenue plan, dealing a significant blow to his 2026 budget. Crain’s politics reporter Justin Laurence discusses with host Amy Guth. Plus: Hines eyes Boeing's West Loop tower after scuttled Sterling Bay deal, Big Ten's $2.4 billion deal talks extended after pushback, FTC drops fight for injuncti…

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11/18/25: Homeowners paying for downtown Chicago's woes 30:38

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Chicago homeowners have been hit with the steepest property tax bill hike in at least 30 years. Crain’s commercial real estate reporter Danny Ecker talks with host Amy Guth about contributing factors. Plus: Chicago trading floor gets second act powering AI-led future, downtown Chicago apartment rents jump again amid supply crunch, crypto firm's Bur…

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11/14/25: A 'gut punch' to intoxicating hemp biz 23:27

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Tucked inside the massive bill to end the government shutdown, a ban on hemp-derived THC products. Crain’s cannabis reporter John Schroyer discusses the fallout from the ban with host Amy Guth. Plus: Johnson unveils amended budget to a skeptical City Council, AbbVie reportedly exits $1.5 billion longevity drug deal with Calico, big Chicago systems …

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THE TAKING OF DEBORAH LOGAN - Snakes for the Memories 39:15

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Matt and Zach talk movies, mental health, and portrayals of illness in this week's episode about The Taking of Deborah Logan.

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11/13/25: Record year for Chicago's high-end homes 34:35

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Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin and host Amy Guth discuss the latest news from the local housing market, including luxury home sales breaking an annual record with weeks still to go in 2025. Plus: Walgreens lists massive Old Post Office space for sublease, BDO claims it was impossible to detect alleged fraud at First Brands, …

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11/12/25: Apartments market rides rising rent 19:59

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Crain’s commercial real estate reporter Rachel Herzog joins host Amy Guth to discuss the latest deals around Chicago's rental market and supply's impact on rents. Plus: Walgreens cuts pay for store workers after $10 billion buyout, Zurich moving downtown office to Willis Tower, Volkswagen defies dealership protests with plan to begin Illinois warra…

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11/11/25: Anxiety about immigration raids takes its toll 20:33

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Advocates say anxiety around ICE raids is taking toll on Chicago's mental health resources. Crain’s health care reporter Jon Asplund discusses with host Amy Guth. Plus: Private-label giant TreeHouse Foods acquired in $2.9 billion deal, Illinois awaits word on $1 billion in Big Beautiful Bill cash for rural hospitals, Sterling Bay's Lincoln Park lif…

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The Beast in Me starring CLAIRE DANES - Behind the Scenes w/ HOWARD GORDON & DANIEL PEARLE 46:26

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“And I think there's also just something about an unfettered or uncensored id that is so captivating. We all have that fantasy of doing exactly what we want with no consequences and sort of letting that go. I think when you see an athlete at the peak of their game, doing that embodied thing and living that dream, or when someone has actually done h…

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11/7/25: Chicago chain taps into protein craze 24:03

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Chicago fast-casual chain Protein Bar is cashing in in on America's protein obsession. Crain's restaurants reporter Ally Marotti talks with host Amy Guth about the chain’s growth strategy and diner demands. Plus: Allstate profit more than triples in the third quarter, World Business Chicago reboots economic development strategy, Johnson defends bud…

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THE DESCENT & THE DESCENT PART 2 - There and Back Again 39:51

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Matt and Zach talk about the duology of The Descent movies as they create a compelling world and then fail to expand upon it in a meaningful way. They compare the franchise to other horror film franchises and themes in this dark and dank double feature.

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11/6/25: 17,000 Cook County homebuyers share tax hindrance 43:45

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Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin and host Amy Guth discuss the latest from the local housing market, including Cook County tax bill delays causing homebuyer headaches. Plus: The suite of health care bills passed by Illinois lawmakers, AAR inks big office lease at Merchandise Mart, GoHealth plans to cut nearly 500 more jobs and…

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11/5/25: Cboe resets its sights for growth 24:14

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Cboe is restructuring to capitalize on surging U.S. options trading and has tapped an industry veteran to lead its new retail trading segment. Crain’s finance reporter Mark Weinraub discusses with host Amy Guth. Plus: City Council calls special meeting to grill Ernst & Young over budget audit, quantum park developers seek IEPA sign-off to begin wor…

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11/4/25: Chicago's uneven development landscape 27:31

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Neighborhood development throughout the city continues to be lopsided. Crain's assistant managing editor Cassandra West joins host Amy Guth to talk about the most recent Forum’s focus on equitable development. Plus: Chicago school board approves controversial $175 million pension payment to the city, AbbVie raises outlook on strong sales of mainsta…

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10/31/25: Late rally saves Chicago transit 23:34

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A bailout package for Chicago transit passed in Springfield as the Bears' stadium funding efforts were again shut out. Crain’s politics reporter Justin Laurence discusses with host Amy Guth. Plus: 1871 is on the move to Edelman's downtown HQ, Senate OKs energy bill that includes billions for battery storage and nixes nuke ban, Heartland Bank expand…

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THE MONSTER SQUAD - Amulet Me Tell You About This Movie 33:11

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Matt & Zach are BACK baby. It's been a full year, but we are ready to return from Hiatus with one of our favorites.

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10/30/25: Chicago's home price bull run slows down 38:43

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Crain's residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin joins host Amy Guth to talk news from the local housing market, including Chicago's narrowing lead over U.S. home price growth. Plus: Fed cuts rates quarter point, sets end to balance-sheet runoff, GE HealthCare takes $100 million hit from tariffs, Kraft Heinz lowers sales outlook as CEO warns …

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10/29/25: Shutdown fight drives big ACA premiums jump 23:08

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Illinois residents will face steep hikes in ACA health insurance premiums next year. Crain’s contributor Jon Asplund discusses with host Amy Guth. Plus: New York real estate firms raising big bet on Loop offices, American Airlines isn't pulling back in Chicago, Chicago Fire FC moving HQ to Wrigley Building and Trader Joe's coming to Fulton Market. …

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10/28/25: Aldi banks on private label rebrand 19:33

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Aldi is leaning into its own brand as private label sales surge. Crain's retail reporter Ally Marotti discusses with host Amy Guth. Plus: Moody's gives Illinois another credit upgrade — its 10th under Pritzker; Bally's could open a sports bar at Midway, but without slot machines; Baker Tilly Germany weighs selling stake to private equity; and a new…

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10/24/25: Big Ten's private equity play disrupted 25:39

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The Big Ten's $2 billion proposed private equity deal was dealt a major blow in Michigan. Crain’s education reporter Brandon Dupré discusses with host Amy Guth. Plus: A Google power deal could clear the way for a $1 billion carbon capture plant in Illinois, Rivian will pay $250 million to settle IPO class-action lawsuit, Aldi leans into its own bra…

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10/23/25: Chicago-area counties diverge on tax sales 38:40

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Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin talks with host Amy Guth about news from the local housing market, including how Illinois counties are split on handling delinquent tax sales after a Supreme Court rebuke. Plus: Pritzker pushes back on head tax and Bears breaks — and urges transit action, Aqua tower apartments hit the market, I…

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"Everything is Art. Everything is Politics." AI WEIWEI'S TURANDOT Dir. MAXIM DEREVIANKO - Highlights

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“So when we decided to do a documentary to follow Ai Weiwei, we knew, of course, it wouldn't be just a simple opera, and we knew he would bring his own very special and original vision. Because, of course, he is not an opera director. From his point of view, it's a challenge, but from another perspective, it’s probably an enrichment for the opera a…

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AI WEIWEI'S TURANDOT 59:36

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“Everything is Art. Everything is Politics. I think art competes with reality. And art will give you the last words.” –Ai Weiwei The renowned artist and activist Ai Weiwei has used sculpture, photography, documentaries, and large-scale installations to challenge authoritarian power for decades. But his project at the Rome Opera House, directing Puc…